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San Diego is not only the home for Comic-Con, but for also some of the comic book industry's most influential artists and writers.

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals — starting with an end to poverty — were set in 2015. At the halfway mark, the world is reeling from crises. Progress is stunted. Do the goals still help?

Acrylic pour is also called fluid art or liquid art. Participants create abstract masterpieces by letting pigment run amok. September 23 from 2-3:30 p.m. September 26 from 6:30-8 p.m. Cost: $20/M, $30/NM Register Now: www.ljcommunitycenter.org/art-receptions La Jolla Community is on Facebook

The Supreme Court delivered a historic victory to the anti-abortion movement. But many still feel their work is far from complete, and are seeking new strategies to stop abortion in all 50 states.

Garibaldi, the Southern Italian-inspired rooftop hotspot in downtown San Diego, has recently partnered with acclaimed local photographer and ocean activist Oriana Poindexter. Sharing a common love of all things oceanic, Garibaldi is proud to feature Oriana’s art as part of their refreshed design. To celebrate this partnership, and the opening of the site-specific cyanotype installation, Giants of Point Loma, the community is welcome to join Garibaldi and Oriana on Saturday, September 10 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for a complimentary, non-ticketed happy hour on Garibaldi's expansive deck that overlooks the San Diego bay. Guests can watch the sunset and enjoy Sardinian cheeses, crudités, and charcuterie while interacting with Oriana and asking questions about her work. Limited pieces of Oriana’s art, which have been featured by the Getty Museum and The Wall Street Journal, will be available for purchase. Follow Garibaldi on Instagram!

Join the crew of a giant freight train for an eye-popping, music-infused journey across America. Giant diesels, spectacular terrain, tens of thousands of miles of track—and millions of pounds of freight that can’t wait. Created by the director of the celebrated IMAX® Experience Rocky Mountain Express and his team, "Train Time" is captured on 15/70mm motion picture film, the world’s largest film format for exhibition in IMAX® and other giant screen theaters. To deliver the cargo, "Train Time" propels audiences through the rugged beauty and vastness of the American landscape, revealing the brutal challenges of railroading, as well as secrets of the art and science of running the greatest trains. Weaving together present-tech and racing steam locomotives, grit, glamour and glorious landscapes, Train Time immerses viewers in a grand tapestry of American railroading. Climb aboard for the biggest adventure on wheels.

Artists and Repertoire Rafael Payare, conductor Video Projection artists to be announced Carlos Simon: Concerto for Orchestra (World Premiere, Lead commission by San Diego Symphony) Wagner: The Ring Without Words (Arr. Lorin Maazel) This concert is part of The California Festival, a new, statewide music initiative showcasing the most compelling and forward-looking voices in performances of works written in the past five years. This concert is part of The California Festival, a new, statewide music initiative showcasing the most compelling and forward-looking voices in performances of works written in the past five years. Related links: San Diego Symphony: website | Instagram | Facebook California Festival: website | Instagram | Facebook

ARTISTS AND REPERTOIRE Rafael Payare, conductor Alisa Weilerstein, cello CARLOS SIMON: Concerto for Orchestra (World Premiere) ANTONÍN DVOŘÁK: Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104 DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47 This is your chance to hear in San Diego this outstanding concert program audiences across the country will encounter throughout this month when the San Diego Symphony brings this same music to Soka University in Orange County, Lehigh University in Pennsylvania and New York City's Carnegie Hall! Related links: San Diego Symphony: website | Instagram | Facebook

Come enjoy a FREE yoga class from Fit Athletic! This "Bootcamp Yoga" session will be led by Viktoria Talbot at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, so be ready to WORK! Allow your body and mind to joyfully connect for a full hour in one of the most beautiful settings in all of San Diego! Bring your mat, bring your sun-block, and prepare to breathe in some healthy Bayside air at this and future yoga classes at The Rady Shell. Parking is limited so come early or walk in if you can...maybe even take the Coronado Ferry! There are many ways to get to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. Note: due to somewhat limited space, registration is required for this FREE event...walkups cannot be allowed at this time. Though dogs are welcome on the perimeter of Jacobs Park, we cannot allow them onto the artificial grass of The Rady Shell. PRE-PAID PARKING Ace Parking has provided a DEDICATED PARKING PURCHASE PAGE for this event. Connect with Rady Shell on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

If you are looking for an amazing mix of dance music across the decades and musical genres, then look no further than the Anyone's Guess Band! From the first song to the last, this dynamic group of professional musicians will keep you going all night long with the greatest hits that other bands just don't cover. See you there!