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Join Emmy nominated and award winning journalist Elsa Sevilla for a bilingual Media and Public Speaking Training designed to help you speak with clarity, confidence and connect with your audience. Learn how to manage nerves, develop your main message and prepare for media interviews and public speaking opportunities. Saturday, September 12, 2026 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. California Coast Credit Union, Kearny Mesa 9201 Spectrum Center Blvd., Suite 105, San Diego, CA 92123 Cal Coast location details Early bird: $195 through August 31 Regular price: $225 Space is limited. Contact Elsa Sevilla to register and pay.

The Webster Foundation 3D Innovation Lab uses emerging technology for surgical planning, education and outreach.

Diwali: Deepotsav – Festival of Lights! Enjoy an evening of cultural performances, food, vendors, music, and Diwali festivities. Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 4:30–10:00 PM Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park, San Diego Jointly hosted by San Diego Indian American Society, Ekal Vidhyalaya, SEWA International, and House of India.

Praised by the New York Times as a “major vocal talent,” Joseph Keckler is a singer, storyteller, and performance artist whose work blends rich, operatic vocals with sharp wit and surreal observations. He has performed everywhere from NPR Tiny Desk and Lincoln Center to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, which commissioned his most recent performance work, "A Good Night" in the Trauma Garden. Drawing from highlights across his career as well as new material, this one-night performance offers an evening of songs and stories that are funny, strange, and wholly unexpected. In The Loft, audiences are enveloped in Keckler’s singular world, blurring the boundaries between the ordinary and the absurd. Joseph Keckler on Instagram

Get ready for an experience like no other! Grioneers, Inc. proudly presents the 9th Annual Afrofuturism Lounge—where Black creativity, comics, culture, and innovation collide! Join us on July 23, 2026, during San Diego Comic-Con for an unforgettable evening of storytelling, visionary art, engaging conversations, and immersive experiences. Meet groundbreaking creators, celebrate Black speculative fiction, and help imagine the future we can build together. Every attendee will receive a FREE "DEFIANT" movie poster (a $15 value), while supplies last! Upgrade Your Experience – Only $40 Take your Afrofuturism Lounge experience to the next level with the Upgraded Afrofuturism Lounge Ticket, which includes: - General Admission - "DEFIANT" movie poster - "DEFIANT: The Story of Robert Smalls" softcover graphic novel That's more than $64 in combined value for just $40. Named to NPR's Books We Love 2025 and nominated for an NAACP Image Award, "DEFIANT" tells the extraordinary true story of Robert Smalls—a man who seized his freedom, rescued his family, and went on to serve five terms in Congress. A feature film is currently in development. Best of all, after the 8:30 p.m. fireside chat, upgraded ticket holders can have their graphic novel signed by Rob Edwards and Sebastian A. Jones at the Legion M booth. Limited upgraded bundles are available—reserve yours before they're gone Afrofuturism Lounge isn't just an event—it's a movement. Secure your tickets today and be part of the future. Visit AfrofuturismLounge.com for details. Don't miss it! Dr. LaWana Firyali Freedom Richmond on Instagram

Quint Gallery is pleased to present "Christine Lee: By Hand," the artist’s first exhibition with Quint Gallery. Lee is a San Diego-based artist and designer whose interdisciplinary practice is presently centered on a variety of research tools that bridge traditional craft processes with both computer technology and direct-hand manipulation. The exhibition will include an intimate selection of three unique bodies of work, including mono- and bichromatic weavings using materials like cotton, wool, and copper wire, and hand-stacked wall compositions made from painted shims. With a background in woodworking and design, her work reflects her deep affinity for and attention to patterns, salvaged materials, and the natural environment. Opening Reception: Saturday, September 19, 6-8 p.m. Christine Lee on Instagram Quint Gallery on Instagram

Come together with the community to celebrate creativity, inspiration, and joy in Oceanside/North County San Diego. Join in the fun during the 13th season of the First Friday Art Walk Oceanside from 5 to 8 pm in the heart of the Oceanside Cultural Arts District. This free, family-friendly event features over 60 local artists, makers, and creatives showcasing unique, handmade work in Artist Alley and the Civic Center Library Plaza, along with live music throughout the evening. Continuing into its second year, the After Art Party occurs from 8 to 9 pm with a live musical performance on the Civic Center Library Courtyard stage. In conjunction with the Art Walk, the Oceanside Museum of Art will offer free admission from 5 to 8 PM, including a docent-led tour at 6 PM and a cash bar with beer and wine. The First Friday Art Walk Oceanside is supported by the Oceanside Cultural Arts District, via funding by the California Arts Council, which is overseen by the Oceanside Public Library and Cultural Arts Department and takes place on the first Friday of each month from May through September, with a special holiday event each December. Huge Thank You to our promotional partners including Visit Oceanside and MainStreet Oceanside and our 2026 poster artist, Kathleen Ossiander. And thank you to all the artists and local organizations that have participated so far - we are grateful that you are part of our community!

Chuck Redd canceled his annual Christmas Eve performance to protest Trump's name being added to the complex. In June, a superior court judge dismissed the Kennedy Center's lawsuit against Redd.

Food safety concerns are growing amid recent outbreaks and recalls. We look at what it reveals about our food system. Then, a new study looks at how a vegan diet can alter how your body interprets DNA markers associated with aging and inflammation.

K-pop conquered the world — now Chile's young creatives are remixing the movement and making it their own.