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Step into a world of hands-on exploration and discovery during a special evening packed with interactive activity booths, live science demos, and fun for the whole family! Through hands-on activity booths and an endless amount of fun, children will learn about: - Automotive mechanics with Girlie Garage - Coding with League of Amazing Programmers - Robotics with Magikids Robotics - Chemistry with Escondido Public Library - Fire safety with Escondido Fire Department - Evolution of technology with San Diego History Center - Brain eye coordination with Fleet Science Center - Microchips with ASML - Engineering a catapult - Aerodynamics - Science of our senses + more! Plus, you won’t want to miss mixing potions, coding spells, and working on optical illusions with LKW STEM Foundation! Fill up with a quick bite from Epic Eatz food truck. Tickets: Non-Members: $20 Museum Members: $17 Military: $13 EBT/WIC/SNAP: $7 Children’s Museum of Discovery on Facebook / Instagram

Space 4 Art Presents THE GIVING TREE Curated by Jill Dawsey Space 4 Art is pleased to present "The Giving Tree," a group exhibition curated by Jill Dawsey, senior curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, and featuring the work of artists from the greater San Diego-Tijuana region. The exhibition opens with a reception on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m., and remains on view through September 26, 2026, at Art Produce Gallery. The opening will include readings by poet Fiona Martinez and artist-writer Ruth Wallen at 5:30 p.m. "The Giving Tree" gathers 14 artists who celebrate the intelligence and generosity of trees, while exploring themes of reciprocity, regeneration, and environmental vulnerability. Borrowing its title from Shel Silverstein’s enduring 1964 children’s book, the exhibition approaches the story as an anti-tribute, reconsidering its familiar narrative of selfless giving through the lens of humanity’s complicated relationship with the natural world. “When we asked Jill to be part of this year’s gallery residency at Art Produce, we encouraged her to give free reign to her imagination,” said S4A executive director Jennifer de Poyen. “The result is a deeply personal and conceptually rich show from one of our most exciting curators. We can’t wait to share it with the community.” In Silverstein’s story, a tree–whose pronoun is she–gives and gives to a boy, ultimately becoming a stump as he takes all she has to offer. Long interpreted as a parable of maternal selflessness and charity, the story can also be read as a fable about human consumption and our sense of entitlement to the natural world. Dawsey’s exhibition asks what happens when we move beyond this familiar model of extraction and instead consider trees as active participants in complex, interconnected communities. Recent ecological research suggests that trees communicate, share resources, and form cooperative relationships across species. Forests are not simply collections of individual organisms competing for sunlight, water, and nutrients, but interdependent networks shaped by reciprocity and mutual support. Seen in this light, the title The Giving Tree takes on a new resonance. Bringing together drawing, painting, photography, poetry, and sculpture, "The Giving Tree" imagines trees not as scenery or passive subjects, but as participants in the world. Several works explore forests as spaces of continuous renewal, while others emphasize the precarity of trees and the consequences of human consumption. “Together, the works create a kind of forest within the gallery— one that reflects the interconnected lives of trees alongside the collective intelligence of artists,” says Dawsey. “'The Giving Tree' invites all of us to reconsider what it means to live within an ecosystem, and to imagine a relationship with the natural world grounded not in ownership and extraction, but in mutuality and care.” The exhibition features Space 4 Art resident artists Andrew Alcasid and Bridget Rountree, and former S4A resident artists SIEN Collective (Siobhan Arnold, 1970-2023, & Meaghan Shein) and Lorena Mostajo, alongside Jennifer Anne Bennett, Andrea Chung, scott b. davis, Thomas DeMello, Jeanne Dunn, Fiona Martinez, Amy Pachowicz, Griselda Rosas, Melanie Taylor, and Ruth Wallen. Exhibition Details Title: "The Giving Tree" Curated by: Jill Dawsey Presented by: Space 4 Art Venue: Art Produce Gallery, 3139 University Ave., San Diego Opening Reception: August 29 | 5-8 p.m.; readings at 5:30 p.m. Closing Reception and Artist Talk: September 26 | 12-3 p.m. Exhibition Dates: August 29 – September 26 Gallery Hours: Fridays 1-7 p.m.; Saturdays 12-6 p.m.; and by appointment All events are free and open to the public. For more information, please visit Space 4 Art's website (www.sdspace4art.org) or follow @sdspace4art on social media. About the Curator Jill Dawsey, Ph.D., is Senior Curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and an adjunct instructor in the Department of Visual Arts, UC San Diego. Her work engages feminism, disability justice, and art histories of the San Diego-Tijuana region. About Space 4 Art Space 4 Art is a San Diego-based nonprofit arts organization dedicated to supporting artists and strengthening the region’s cultural ecosystem by providing access to affordable creative spaces, artist opportunities, exhibitions, public programming, and community engagement. "The Giving Tree" is produced by Space 4 Art as part of an ambitious, year-long residency at Art Produce funded by an Arts Ecosystem grant from the Prebys Foundation, supporting exhibitions and opportunities that connect artists, audiences, and communities across the San Diego region. Space 4 Art on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego expanded free parking for city residents in Balboa Park, but arts and cultural organizations say the policy is still hurting attendance, access and revenue.

Coronado Public Library in partnership with Warwick's and the Friends of the Coronado Public Library, presents Annie Jacobsen discussing "Biological War: A Scenario." Jacobsen is a Pulitzer Prize finalist and bestselling author of "Nuclear War: A Scenario," will share insights into her latest work in which she explore a chilling scenario where a deliberate biological attack unleashes a global pandemic that rapidly overwhelms public health systems and triggers the collapse of modern society. Drawing on interviews with top government, military, and medical experts, she traces the hours, days, and weeks following such an event, revealing how quickly civilization could descend into chaos. This event is a fund-raiser for the Friends of the Coronado Public Library and a paid ticket is required to enter. Tickets are available for purchase HERE. Ticket options are: $10 entry only $33 plus tax and fees for admission for one person and one copy of Biological War: A Scenario $43 plus tax and fees for admission for two people and one copy of Biological War: A Scenario Free tickets are available with the presentation of a military ID at check in while tickets are available. Please reserve your free ticket here. Check-in starts/doors open at 6:15 p.m. Please print out your tickets or have the QR code available on your phone. Seating is first-come, first served. "With Book" ticketholders will receive a copy of Biological War: A Scenario at check-in. Additional books will be available for purchase at this event. The Nautilus Room is located at the Coronado Community Center 1845 Strand Way. Free public parking is available. About Annie Jacoben ANNIE JACOBSEN is a Pulitzer Prize finalist and New York Times bestselling author. Her books include: AREA 51; OPERATION PAPERCLIP; THE PENTAGON’S BRAIN; PHENOMENA; SURPRISE, KILL VANISH, and FIRST PLATOON. Her newest book, NUCLEAR WAR: A SCENARIO, is an international bestseller. Jacobsen’s books have been named Best of the Year and Most Anticipated by outlets including The Washington Post, USA Today, The Boston Globe, Vanity Fair, Apple, and Amazon. She has appeared on countless TV programs and media platforms—from PBS Newshour to Joe Rogan—discussing war, weapons, government secrecy, and national security. Audiences have ranged from The Vatican to The United Nations. She also writes and produces TV, including Tom Clancy’s JACK RYAN. Jacobsen graduated from Princeton University where she was Captain of the Women’s Ice Hockey Team. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband Kevin and their two sons. About "Biological War: A Scenario" A lab accident, a bio-attack, a global pandemic, and the collapse of human society. In this essential new book, based on dozens of new interviews with experts with high-level political, governmental, medical, and military responsibility, Annie Jacobsen examines this very scenario. It would be only a matter of days from such a global infection before the infrastructure built to handle this gravest of situations would be in a battle for human existence. The fallout: mass death, total societal breakdown, widespread insurrection, anarchy, and a plague-ravaged wasteland that no longer resembles modern civilization. In other words: dystopia. Following the gripping narrative style that launched Nuclear War to the New York Times bestseller list, Jacobsen looks deeply at a situation that is in some ways the opposite of a nuclear bomb: There is no mushroom cloud, no shock wave or blast. Instead, the scenario that could end the world as we know it begins with something so small, and something so malicious, that when used for evil, only evil can result. This is what could happen; a ticking-clock roadmap to the hours, days, and weeks following the release of a biological agent, that serves as the most essential, forward-looking journalism in preparation for urgent societal upheaval. Annie Jacobsen on Facebook / Instagram

Even as anti-Muslim rhetoric rises in Texas, Muslim pitmasters are winning over diners and reshaping one of the state's most iconic culinary traditions.

The fourth annual Punches in the Piazza returns to Little Italy San Diego on Friday, September 11, 2026, bringing together amateur boxing, philanthropy and a powerful tribute to those affected by the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Taking place at 6 p.m. in the Piazza della Famiglia, the beloved charitable event honors the legacy of Hall of Fame boxing promoter Bobby DePhilippis and raises funds for the Washington Elementary School Foundation and the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Held on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, this year's event carries special significance as attendees gather to recognize first responders, remember those whose lives were forever changed by the tragedy and support organizations dedicated to serving children, families and communities in need. Punches in the Piazza combines USA Boxing-sanctioned amateur bouts, community engagement and philanthropic giving in a unique outdoor setting in the heart of Little Italy. Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy nine amateur boxing matches featuring local athletes, special ceremonial tributes, silent auction opportunities, raffle prizes, VIP experiences and commemorative merchandise. The event has become an annual tradition bringing together boxing enthusiasts, first responders and residents for an evening centered on remembrance, unity and giving back. Founded in honor of Bobby DePhilippis, the event celebrates the lasting impact of one of San Diego's most influential boxing figures. During his career, DePhilippis promoted more than 60 boxing events at the El Cortez Convention Center and was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame in 2012. Today, the Bobby D. Foundation, established by his daughter Michelle DePhilippis, carries on his legacy by supporting community programs with a focus on providing opportunities and resources for underprivileged children throughout San Diego. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Washington Elementary School Foundation and the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a nonprofit that honors the sacrifice of military service members, veterans and first responders while supporting their families through housing assistance programs. Organizers aim to raise $50,000 through ticket sales, sponsorships, donations and fundraising activities throughout the evening. As one of the few public events in San Diego commemorating the anniversary of 9/11, Punches in the Piazza offers a uniquely meaningful experience that blends remembrance, community connection and charitable impact. Attendees will have the opportunity to reflect, connect and contribute while enjoying an exciting evening of amateur boxing and entertainment. Visit: https://www.bobbyde.org/ Bobby D. Foundation on Facebook

San Diego has one of the busiest skies in the U.S. with over thousands of planes flying daily. The county is home to commercial flyers, enthusiasts and acrobats of the sky.

Step into Bosforo, a modern chef-driven celebration of Turkish culture and cuisine, for an exclusive Industry Night on Monday, July 13 at 6 p.m. Led by Chef Seckin Sage Anlasbay and Sous Chef Ibrahim Ozdemir, the night will feature three special entrées crafted just for the event including Turkish seafood, street‑food‑inspired specialties and wood-fired pizza. Guests can also enjoy a curated selection of handcrafted cocktails designed just for the evening. This event is open to the public, welcoming industry professionals and curious food lovers alike. For more information, visit @bosforosd on Instagram.

Featuring Vox Artis and the First UU Choirs, directed by Tomas Acosta and accompanied by two pianos and harmonium. Join us for an evening of beautiful music in our stunning, acoustically-optimized Meeting House. Enjoy the sunset as singers from Vox Artis and the First UU Choirs are joined by two pianos and harmonium in this presentation of some of Rossini's most popular works. Located near the UCSD Medical Center in Hillcrest, our gorgeous performance hall is located on the accessible campus of First UU Church of San Diego and has easy, free event parking. For more information, visit: https://www.firstuusandiego.org/front-street-productions.html

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh reiterated his commitment to fighting inflation in a major speech — raising expectations that rate hikes may be coming, though he did not clearly spell out a path going forward.