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  • Los líderes de California quieren que los agentes de inmigración se mantengan alejados de los juzgados. Les preocupa que la aplicación de la ley impida que las personas testifiquen en juicios penales.
  • Friends of San Diego Architecture will host a meeting on the City of San Diego’s update to the 1989 Balboa Park Master Plan. This forum is a chance for the public to weigh in on what they consider the top priorities to include in the new plan. The results of the forum will be shared with the city. Keynoting the program will be Vicki Estrada, whose firm prepared the 1989 plan and follow-up specific plans, and Howard Blackson, an urban planner and member of the official Balboa Park Committee. FSDA’s Roger Showley and Mike Stepner will moderate the forum. Visit https://friendsofsdarch.com/.
  • No Dinner Service | 21+ Boogaloo Assassins are a 13-piece Latin Soul and Salsa group from Los Angeles, California. A Los Angeles live music favorite since 2008, their independently released 2013 debut album "Old Love Dies Hard" was inspired by the soulful Latin records of the 1960s, and their 7-inch lead single “No No No” took radio and dancehalls around the world by storm. Boogaloo Assassins receive airplay on Los Angeles radio stations like KCRW, KKJZ, KPFK, KPCC, KXLU and were featured on Giles Peterson’s BBC Radio 6 and received accolades from NPR, Vice, the LA Weekly, the OC Weekly, including winning the OC Weekly Music Awards “Best Latin Band” on three occasions. In 2014, Boogaloo Assassins joined the legendary New York City 1960s-70s Latin label FANIA, and backed two of FANIA’s icons - Joe Bataan and percussionist Roberto Roena - for FANIA’s 50th Anniversary show in Stern Grove Park, San Francisco. 2016 saw the release of the rare 7-inch Boogaloo scorcher “One and Only," produced by Innovative Leisure recording artist Nick Waterhouse, as well as tour dates in support of Nick Waterhouse. By 2018 the Boogaloo Assassins single “No No No” struck yet again, creating a sensation in the clubs and on the radio of modern Salsa music’s South American home, Colombia. In 2019 Boogaloo Assassins were invited to perform in Cali and Bogota, Colombia, with 17k+ in attendance at Salsa al Parque, one of Bogota’s premier Salsa festivals, which included live coverage on Colombia’s national public television show, Canal Capital. Boogaloo Assassins on Facebook / Instagram
  • Interactive maze of artist-created ofrendas in the main gallery of the museum. Curated by South Bay San Diego artists Maricruz Alvarado and Nanzi Muro. Reception: Sat. Oct. 17, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. features live music, performance, food and artist walk-throughs of the exhibit. Evening events during the exhibition, include "Creatures of the Night" Market: Sat. Oct. 24, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and a closing reception on November 2. About the exhibition: The ‘Day of the Dead’ exhibition, titled “La Ruta de Nuestros Ancestros,” features a community artist collective showcasing mixed-media artworks inspired by the traditions and knowledge each artist holds about Día de los Muertos. This exhibit encourages visitors to explore the importance of this Mexican tradition and promotes the celebration of life while honoring loved ones who have passed by keeping them alive in our hearts—family members and community members. The exhibition features a maze representing life’s journey and the roots left by our “ancestros’ for us to carry forward through generations. The core message is to remember those who have departed. Each artist’s artwork includes a brief explanation of their interpretation of Día de los Muertos. In this community exhibition, we also acknowledge our Indigenous roots in Día de los Muertos and the ongoing ancestral wisdom that we aim to pass down within the Mexican community today. For many of us, the exhibition is not only about commemorating those who have passed but also about keeping their memory alive through ceremonies, offerings, food, plants, art, storytelling, and community gathering. For these reasons, we invite all San Diego residents to join us for this exhibition. Furthermore, the artworks portray not only the sorrow of death but also the beauty of life, conveying messages of hope and peace and highlighting the significance of the centuries-old Mexican tradition of Día de los Muertos. Path of Our Ancestors The path our loved ones have laid out guides us back to them, and we celebrate and honor it each year with offerings and memories. It is a path prepared to welcome them with flowers, lights, parties, music, food, conversations, and memories of happy moments. The path is a gathering to feel their presence through each photo, each garment, each place, each hug, and each smile. The path reminds us of life, love, and hope. Our ancestors’ path is the thread that connects us to the hearts and memories of those who have gone before us, yet live in us forever. ——————————- Bajo el título “La Ruta de Nuestros Ancestros”, esta exposición del Día de los Muertos reúne a diversos artistas comunitarios que presentan obras de técnica mixta, creadas a partir de sus propias vivencias, saberes y tradiciones en torno a esta festividad. El propósito fundamental de la muestra es invitar al público a adentrarse en el significado profundo de esta tradición milenaria mexicana, celebrando la vida y rindiendo homenaje a nuestros seres queridos, familiares e integrantes de la comunidad que han fallecido. Como parte de la experiencia, la exhibición cuenta con un laberinto simbólico que refleja el recorrido vital y la herencia ancestral que trasciende de generación en generación. En su núcleo, la exposición transmite un mensaje central: honrar la memoria de quienes se han ido y mantenerlos presentes en el corazón, acompañando cada pieza con un breve texto explicativo. Asimismo, el proyecto rescata la sabiduría de nuestras raíces indígenas y busca revitalizar este patrimonio cultural en el seno de la comunidad mexicana actual. Más allá de un homenaje a los difuntos, la iniciativa constituye una vivencia comunitaria que resguarda la memoria colectiva por medio de ofrendas, ritos, expresiones artísticas, muestras gastronómicas, botánica tradicional, narraciones e itinerarios compartidos. Por esta razón, se extiende una cordial invitación a toda la población de San Diego a sumarse y formar parte activa de esta muestra. Por último, las obras logran equilibrar el dolor que acompaña al duelo con el florecimiento de la vida, ofreciendo reflexiones llenas de esperanza y paz que enaltecen el legado histórico del Día de los Muertos. El camino de nuestros ancestros El camino que trazaron nuestros seres queridos nos guía hacia ellos, y que celebramos y honramos con ofrendas y recuerdos cada año. Es el camino que se prepara para recibirlos con flores, luces, fiestas, música, comida, pláticas y recuerdos de momentos felices. El camino es un encuentro para sentir su presencia, viendo cada foto, cada prenda, cada lugar, cada abrazo y cada sonrisa. El camino nos recuerda la vida, el amor y la esperanza. El camino de nuestros ancestros es el hilo que nos une al corazón y a la memoria de quienes se nos adelantaron, pero que por siempre viven en nosotros. The Bonita Museum & Cultural Center on Facebook / Instagram
  • For over 10 years, the Sierra Club Seal Society (SCSS) has wanted a large sculpture of a sea lion statue to be created and placed in a prominent area for all San Diegans to see. Sergey Gornushkin, President of the SD Sculptors Guild in Balboa Park, is now doing just that. My son, a friend of Sergey, initiated this wonderful event by asking him to design the statue. We are having a free commemorative event on August 29 to celebrate the unveiling of Sergey’s 7-foot long, 6-foot-high statue. It will be held in Balboa Park, by Spanish Village, Studio 36 on Saturday, August 29 from 4 - 8 p.m. There will be several speakers starting at 4 pm. Food and drinks will be served and there will be a band and DJ to dance to. Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026 a Spanish Viliage, Studio 36 from 4-8 p.m.
  • In the Dark: A Sensory Experience Experience an evening designed to engage the senses at In the Dark, an annual benefit hosted by the University of San Diego’s Engineering Exchange for Social Justice (ExSJ) in collaboration with Gifted Blind Artists, Crafters, & Knitters (Gifted Back). Taking place Saturday, October 10, from 5–8 p.m. at La Gran Terraza at the University of San Diego, the event celebrates the creativity and talents of the blind and low vision community through art, music, live entertainment and an immersive dining experience. Guests will discover tactile artwork created by blind and low vision artisans, hear their stories, and enjoy a three-course dinner curated by a University of San Diego chef. During dinner, guests are invited to wear an optional blindfold to engage their other senses and experience the meal through touch, taste, sound, and smell. The evening also features live entertainment, opportunities to meet featured artisans, a silent auction, and artwork available for purchase. Proceeds support ExSJ and Gifted Back programs that bring students, community partners, and members of the blind and low vision community together through accessibility-focused projects, workshops and community programs. Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 5–8 p.m. La Gran Terraza | University of San Diego 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110 Tickets start at $125
  • Thanksgiving Buffet at The Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restaurant Time: Seatings from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Location: Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restaurant, 2660 Calhoun Street, Old Town San Diego State Historic Park Price: $78 for adults; $26 for children under 12 Reservations: https://www.opentable.com/r/cosmopolitan-restaurant-san-diego Celebrate Thanksgiving in the unique historic garden courtyard setting of the Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restaurant in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. If the garden isn’t your thing, there is indoor seating available also where early San Diegans lived, ate, and danced. Carving stations anchor the holiday buffet, featuring prime rib with a fresh garlic and rosemary rub alongside traditional roast turkey. Prime rib accompaniments include creamed horseradish, au just, caramelized onions and soft Cosmo pan de sal rolls. The turkey is serve with cranberry sauce and gravy. The holiday spread continues with crab-stuffed salmon with chipotle cream sauce, peel-and-eat shrimp, sage bread stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes, butternut squash macaroni and cheese, and other seasonal favorites. Finishing touches include a dessert buffet featuring homemade pies, berry cobbler, mini cheesecakes, churro bites with chocolate, and more. The hotel’s meticulously restored period architecture and garden courtyard provide a memorable backdrop for gathering with family and friends on this special day. Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restaurant on Facebook / Instagram
  • The KPBS Book Festival returns; the "Family Album" musical closes; the Philippine Cultural Arts Festival; a free punk music festival; The Midnight Pine’s farewell concert; and more art in San Diego this weekend.
  • The House of Pacific Relations at Balboa Park invites you to be a part of a vibrant, cross-cultural exhibition celebrating the diverse heritage of our community. "Culture and Colors: A Celebration of Global Artistry" is a one-day exhibition dedicated to showcasing the unique traditions, histories, and contemporary expressions of our member houses through visual art. Art and various crafts will be available for purchase. Free public viewing 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. $20 Ticketed reception for 21+ Only from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Free parking available after 6 p.m. House of Pacific Relations International Cottages on Facebook / Instagram
  • First, an interview with the investigative journalist who unveiled that Balboa Park needs roughly $1 billion in repairs. Also, San Diego Unified has some safety rules in place to help keep kids cool and safe. Then, SDG&E is getting input on a new transmission line. And, the federal government announced cuts for California and others that rely on water coming from the Colorado River.
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