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¡Descubre el arte y la ciencia de crear un herbario! Acompaña a la artista botánica Maria Lopez Vazquez en este taller práctico bilingüe, donde exploraremos cómo las colecciones de plantas nos ayudan a identificar especies y documentar el mundo natural. Trabajando con plantas nativas, aprenderás a prensar un espécimen, prepararlo y acomodarlo para su montaje, identificar sus características principales y conservar información importante sobre tu hallazgo. También conoceremos la historia de los herbarios y por qué estas colecciones continúan siendo herramientas valiosas para la ciencia y la conservación. Los especímenes de plantas nativas que se utilizarán en este taller serán recolectados previamente con el permiso correspondiente y específicamente para esta actividad. Los participantes no recolectarán plantas adicionales durante el taller. Este taller es una de las varias actividades que se llevarán a cabo como parte de la celebración de la Semana de la Conservación Latina “Journey Through the Wetlands” y el inicio del Mes de Acción del Río Tijuana. ¡Ven a aprender una nueva habilidad, conectar con las plantas de nuestra región y descubrir la ciencia detrás de la preservación de especímenes botánicos! ENGLISH Discover the art and science of creating a herbarium! Join plant artist Maria Lopez Vazquez for a bilingual hands-on workshop exploring how plant collections help us identify species and document the natural world. Working with native plants, you’ll learn how to press a plant specimen, prepare and arrange it for mounting, identify key features, and preserve important information about your find. We’ll also explore the history of herbaria and why these collections continue to be valuable tools for science and conservation. Native plant specimens for this workshop will be collected with prior permission specifically for this activity. Participants will not collect any additional plants during the workshop. This workshop is one of several activities taking place as part of the Latino Conservation Week “Journey Through the Wetlands” celebration and the Tijuana River Action Month kickoff. Come learn a new skill, connect with the plants of our region, and discover the science behind preserving botanical specimens!

Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Slava "Sal" Veder died on Saturday, Aug. 22, just 8 days shy of his 100th birthday.

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents the 10th Annual “Out N About Plein Air Show," juried by award-winning artist, Ken Goldman. The water-based media exhibition runs July 1 – Aug 1, 2026 at our Gallery in The ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. The free Opening Reception is Sunday, July 5, 1-3 p.m. with over 50 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The Gallery is open Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Please visit www.sdws.org for more information. The San Diego Watercolor Society on Facebook / Instagram

In a scorching post-apocalyptic world without ice or music, two skaters survive on what remains: humor, love, and each other. Eerily observed by a gas-guzzling musician, they navigate a strange new reality where the familiar has melted away. Created by Le Patin Libre, the company known for transforming figure skating into a contemporary art form, Melt blends movement, theater, and live music into a work that is playful, surreal, and unexpectedly moving. Beneath its dystopian premise is a celebration of resilience, imagination, and the enduring human capacity to adapt, create, and find meaning in uncertain times. Le Patin Libre on Facebook / Instagram

Join us to learn about in-home care options and community-based resources such as adult day care, care management, and more. This class is presented by local nonprofit Alzheimer’s San Diego and is designed specifically for care partners. Alzheimer's San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Learn about physical and cognitive changes, how to evaluate driver safety, local transportation resources, and tips for having difficult conversations about driving. This class is presented by local nonprofit Alzheimer’s San Diego and is designed specifically for care partners. Alzheimer's San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Create your own pine needle and juncus reed medallion. Participants will be taught how to identify and prepare the crafting material as well as how to bring those items together using the coil weaving method, a traditional Kumeyaay basketry technique. This method is one of the cornerstones of Kumeyaay culture and craftsmanship, serving as the foundation for storage baskets, food-processing trays, baby cradles, and many other woven items used in daily traditional life. All supplies and light refreshments are included. Ages 13+. About the Instructor: Haawka! Neve Luna is a Kumeyaay descendant and San Diego native who grew up on the San Pasqual Reservation in Valley Center, California. She received her B.S. in Environmental Science from the University of Oregon and now works at the San Diego Archaeological Center as the Tribal Outreach Coordinator. Neve develops Indigenous-based educational programs to strengthen the Center’s engagement amongst Tribal youth and other diverse communities. With every project, lecture, or community partnership, Neve is dedicated to preserving the culture of the Kumeyaay People while inspiring local residents to appreciate San Diego’s rich history. San Diego Archaeological Center on Facebook / Instagram

Nashville resident Crys Matthews is among the brightest stars of the new generation of social justice singer-songwriters. An award-winning, prolific lyricist, and composer, Crys blends Americana, country, folk, blues, and bluegrass into a bold, complex performance steeped in traditional melodies punctuated by honest, original lyrics. Her song “Changemakers” was named the 2022 International Folk Music Association’s Song of the Year. Crys Matthews on Facebook / Instagram

For more than a decade, Theresa Caputo — known worldwide as the Long Island Medium — has touched the lives of millions of fans, comforting supporters when they need it most. Now San Diego area fans will get their chance at healing when the acclaimed medium and beloved personality appears live at the San Diego Civic Theatre on Thursday, August 27 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for this extraordinary event are on sale now and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices start at $78.65 (plus applicable service charges) and are subject to change. Please note that purchasing a ticket does not guarantee a reading. Known for her unique ability to communicate with those who have passed on, "Theresa Caputo Live: The Experience" brings Theresa face-to-face with her fans as Spirit guides her through the audience-- a full-stage video display ensures that everyone in the theater has an up-close experience regardless of seat location. Through personal life stories, candid humor, and intimate details about her gift to communicate with those who have passed, the beloved television personality and best-selling author delivers healing messages to her audience, reassuring them with the revelation that their deceased loved ones are still with them—just in a different way. “The Experience isn’t about believing in mediums. It’s about seeing something life-changing” says Theresa Caputo. “It’s witnessing first-hand spirit communication.” Theresa Caputo on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

Mayor Todd Gloria joined city Transportation Department officials at Willow Elementary School in San Ysidro to announce that the surrounding neighborhood and Otay Mesa would see the first reductions in school zones — but work will continue throughout the city in coming weeks.