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Enjoy the beauty and color of the Samahan Filipino American Performing Arts musicians and dancers! Be inspired by the agility and power of Capoeira from Brazil! Join our West African Drum Circle! Warp it all up with the all-women, award-winning Sabrosas Latin Orchestra! The event kicks off with a Ukulele Jam featuring students in programs led by Guitars and Ukes in the Classroom! Delicious food and drink vendors including El Sazon de Mi Prieta Linda and Ciao Bella! FREE hands-on activities include Paint-A-Butterfly and Pot-A-Plant projects!

The La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival is a cherished annual celebration that brings the community together for a full day of festive entertainment, family-friendly activities, and holiday spirit. The event features the beloved La Jolla Christmas Parade, showcasing marching bands, creative floats, equestrian units, vintage vehicles, canine groups, community leaders, and local schools and service organizations. The Holiday Festival surrounds the parade with activities offered in two locations. Santa’s Workshop on Wall Street (1008 Wall Street in front of the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library) provides hands-on arts and crafts, educational exhibits including robotics and coding demonstrations, and pre-parade visits with Santa. Santa’s Village at the La Jolla Recreation Center (615 Prospect Street) continues the celebration with games, live music, inflatable attractions, pony rides, face painting, and post-parade Santa visits. Admission is free, and families may reserve complimentary Santa visit time slots in advance on our website: www.ljparade.com We invite the entire community to join us for a joyful and memorable holiday tradition in the heart of La Jolla. La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival on Instagram

Step aboard one of the Maritime Museum of San Diego’s historic tall ships for a thrilling 90-minute cruise on San Diego Bay. Experience immersive pirate theatrics as the waterfront transforms into a playground of swashbuckling fun. Your adventure may take place aboard either the San Salvador, a replica 16th-century Spanish galleon, or the schooner Californian, depending on vessel availability. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, this unforgettable experience is the perfect way to explore San Diego from a unique perspective. This hilarious interactive show puts visitors right in the middle of the pirate action. Participants will be sworn in as part of the ship’s crew, trained how to navigate, sword fight, bail water from a sinking ship, escape from the King’s Jail, swab the deck, and learn other pirate skills. Maritime Museum of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

The longtime restaurant Villa Manila and pop-up tea cafe Thaiyo partnered to launch the market with a focus on pan-Asian culture.

¡Hola! Join us on October 3, for "¡HOLA OLA!" Bilingual & All Genres Open Mic & Showcase at the Athenaeum Art Center (1955 Julian Ave, San Diego, CA 92113). Celebrate our vibrant border town spirit and la vida fronteriza with a night of limitless creative expression. Sign-ups begin 6–6:30 p.m., with the show kicking off at 7 p.m. and running until about 9–9:30 p.m. Each performer enjoys a four-minute spotlight to share their poetry, music, comedy, literature, or any creative art form in our warm, inclusive space that honors both English and Spanish. Our fabulous host, Lucia (@luzzyluce), will keep the energy high and the vibes vibrant, as our stage welcomes every unique voice. Bring your talent, quirks, and bilingual brilliance. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! This free event welcomes everyone in our vibrant, inclusive border town space—celebrating la vida fronteriza in a seamless blend of English and Spanish. _________________________ ¡Hola! Acompañanos el 3 de octubre de 2025 para "¡HOLA OLA!" Bilingual & All Genres Open Mic & Showcase en el Athenaeum Art Center (1955 Julian Ave, San Diego, CA 92113). Las inscripciones son de 6 a 6:30 p.m. y el show comienza a las 7 p.m. Cada acto tiene un centro de atención de quatro minutos para compartir su poesía, música, comedia, o cualquier expresión creativa. Nuestra moderadora, Lucía (@luzzyluce), guiará la diversión. Este evento gratuito da la bienvenida a todo el mundo en nuestro vibrante e inclusivo espacio de nuestra ciudad fronteriza, celebrando la vida fronteriza en una mezcla perfecta de inglés y español. Trae tu talento, tus peculiaridades y tu brillantez bilingüe a nuestro escenario. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! Athenaeum Art Center on Instagram

VR dance lesson apps like Dance Guru and Trip the Light offer a judgment-free way to learn partner dancing.

This year at the Cinco de Mayo event in Old Town will launch the first ever Summer Art & Food Fest at the Cosmopolitan Hotel. The garden will host the artworks from several local renowned artist and display a buffet of food that is an art of its own. Music and libations served up in an amazing atmosphere. The Cosmopolitan Hotel is an 18th century renovation where early San Diego residents found themselves enjoying the company of their friends and neighbors over a glass of wine or whisky on the rocks. To find out more, click on ad, to get an artist application, you will be directed to the www.oldtownsandiegoguide.com Visit: Old Town Cinco de Mayo Old Town Cosmopolitan on Instagram and Facebook

The change is driven by improved perceptions of China and declining views of the United States.

Several artists, including country singer Martina McBride, have withdrawn from the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C.

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents “Nature’s Echo,” juried by award-winning artist, Susan Kieth. The water-based media exhibition runs Apr 26 – May 30, 2026, at our Gallery in The Arts District Liberty Station. The free Opening Reception is Friday, May 1, 5-8 p.m. with over 95 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. San Diego Watercolor Society on Facebook / Instagram