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On Friday, October 30 at Normal Heights United, Songwriter Sanctuary San Diego will present a lineup of rising artists in the San Diego music scene to include: Ms. Connie, Sam Franz, and Deidre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with featured music at 7 p.m., hosted by the organization’s President and curator Lindsay White. ASL services will be provided for the indoor/feature event by Deaf Community Services of San Diego thanks to our sponsors, including a generous contribution from Ability Central. Prior to the show: An unplugged “Pre-Show Pantry Jam” will take place on the sidewalk stage just outside the venue from 6-6:30 p.m. Guests are invited to contribute unopened/unexpired food or gently used clothing to NHU’s community pantry, fridge, and closet while enjoying entertainment from Espi Love, a Songwriter Sanctuary alumni artist, west coast regional slam champion, recent San Diego Pride Poet. About the Featured Artists Ms. Connie Ms. Connie is a bilingual singer-songwriter blending pop, Latin rhythms, acoustic sounds, and soulful storytelling into music that feels honest, free, and unapologetically human. Born in California, raised in Mexico City, and now based in San Diego, Ms. Connie brings both sides of her cultural identity into her music, moving naturally between English and Spanish and between vulnerability and strength. Her songs explore love, heartbreak, self-love, identity, freedom, and the courage to be yourself. Ms. Connie was recently selected by the Old Globe to perform her original music in the local production of Broadway-bound musical "Begin Again." Earlier this year, she was also a featured artist on the song "SDFSHE," a single released through the San Diego FC Playmakers Music Collective. With collaborations across the arts scene and influences ranging from Latin music to folk, pop, and singer-songwriter traditions, she doesn’t believe in fitting into one box or one genre. Each song follows the emotion and tells its own story. Sam Franz Sam Franz is a singer-songwriter originally from San Jose, now calling San Diego home. A rising independent artist, Sam (along with cowriter Mary Matthew, who is unable to join us this month) crafts songs that explore heartbreak, friendship, and love. The two are set to release a new single called “The Villain” on October 29 in collaboration with American Idol alum Noel Tsoukalas. DEIDRE DEIDRE is a San Diego-based singer-songwriter blending folk and indie influences into introspective songs. Originally from Michigan, her storytelling captures the bittersweet details of everyday life. With lyrics that feel like being lost in thought in a crowded room, she invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences. Event Details Location: Normal Heights United. 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego, CA 92116. Date / Time: Friday, September 25. Doors 6:30 p.m., Music 7 p.m. (Pantry Jam 6 p.m.) Suggested Donation: $10+ online or at door; optional “pass the hat” after intermission. No one is turned away for lack of funds. All Ages: We do not censor our artists; please check out the lineup and make the best decision for your family. Parking: Street parking. Food/Drink: Sponsored by Babe Beverages and Duck Foot Brewing Company. Guests are welcome to bring their own food into the venue (please eat and dispose of waste respectfully). There are so many delicious restaurants within walking distance - feel free to grab something take-out and bring it in! Accessibility: ASL provided. Our online RSVP form includes an optional field where you can disclose accessibility preferences and/or accommodation requests. Visit songwritersanctuary-sd.com for a full accessibility statement and contact songwritersanctuarysd@gmail.com within (5) days of the event for accommodation requests. For inquiries, media comps, sponsorship opportunities, or further info contact Lindsay White at songwritersanctuarysd@gmail.com or visit songwritersanctuary-sd.com/about. Songwriter Sanctuary San Diego on Instagram

Ever notice how the smallest moments end up becoming the ones you remember forever? A mug of coffee. Your grandmother's kitchen table. The walk you take every evening. The view from your front porch. Those ordinary moments are the heart of our newest exhibition, "Reclaiming the Ordinary." Join us for an evening of incredible art that transforms the familiar into something unforgettable. Juried by Peggi Kroll-Roberts, this national exhibition brings together artists from across the country who prove that beauty has been hiding in plain sight all along. Opening Reception Saturday, August 22, 2026 4–7 p.m. Woodward Contemporary, San Diego, CA Admission: Free and open to the public Come meet the artists, discover work you'll be thinking about long after you leave, and celebrate the extraordinary stories found in everyday life. -- Featured: 'So Far Apart,' Ken Goldman (Available) Woodward Contemporary on Facebook / Instagram

Warwick’s presents Payson R. Stevens as he discusses and signs his new book, "The Wisdom of the Alzheimer's Sage: A Son's Journey Through Caregiving, Identity, and Spiritual Transformation." Payson R. Stevens is an award-winning science communicator, artist, writer, environmentalist, filmmaker, and a recipient of the Presidential Award for Design Excellence from Bill Clinton. He has appeared on CNN's Network Earth and was an early TED speaker. The co-author of two books, "Embracing Earth" and "Meshuggenary," he and his wife, the writer Kamla K. Kapur, divide their time between the remote Indian Himalayas and San Diego, California. Reserved Seating is available when "The Wisdom of the Alzheimer's Sage" is pre-ordered from Warwick's. Only books purchased from Warwick's will be signed. Please call the Warwick's Book Dept. (858) 454-0347 for details. When Stevens became his mother's caregiver, he prepared for sorrow. What he found instead was a slow, mysterious transformation—hers and his own. As her successful identity as a pioneering dentist dissolved into the haze of Alzheimer's, Stevens began to witness something unexpected: startling moments of clarity, humor, serenity, and connection. Her fragmented speech began to echo Zen koans. Her gaze, emptied of ego, radiated peace. What appeared to be disintegration revealed a paradoxical wisdom—what Stevens came to call "Alzheimer's wisdom." With lyrical vignettes, Stevens explores how caregiving became a path of grace. As he and his mother moved beyond past conflicts into quiet communion, their journey illuminated truths about love, identity, and what remains when memory fades. This is a meditation on how dementia, while undeniably painful, can also strip away the ego to reveal a deeper presence—one that mirrors the surrender described in Buddhist, Sufi, and contemplative Christian traditions. Part memoir, part caregiving companion, and part spiritual meditation," The Wisdom of the Alzheimer's Sage" invites readers to see beyond the tragedy of dementia—to find beauty, insight, and even sacredness in one of life's most difficult passages. Visit: https://warwicks.com/event/stevens-2026

The SDCCU Poinsettia Bowl is back! The 13th SDCCU Poinsettia Bowl will kick off Wednesday, December 23 at 4:30 p.m. at Snapdragon Stadium, airing on The CW Network. From 2005 to 2016 the SDCCU Poinsettia Bowl gave San Diego a second December bowl game and a reason to fill a stadium the week before Christmas. Sports San Diego, the nonprofit behind the Holiday Bowl since 1978, is bringing it back to Snapdragon Stadium with the same idea it started with: good football, a warm December, and a city that shows up. Sports San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Rooted: A Workshop in Image and Language is an interdisciplinary workshop that invites participants to explore several avenues of their creativity through poetry, watercolor painting, and expressive writing. Moving between poetry, visual art, and personal narrative, the workshop creates an accessible and supportive space for creative expression without requiring prior experience. The session begins with a short poem and a prompt, followed by a brief free write. Participants then transition into painting a watercolor, led by Artful Minds, using simple, guided techniques that emphasize process over perfection. After painting, we will read a second poem and a prompt, and once again, participants will free write. If time allows, we will close the workshop by having those who would like to share one of their two writings read to the group. Participants will leave the workshop with two flash pieces and a completed watercolor painting. Please bring a notebook and writing instrument; all painting tools and materials will be provided along with water and snacks. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Journey through music inspired by the changing seasons, shifting light, and the beauty of the natural world. Featuring Morten Lauridsen’s luminous Mid-Winter Songs and Ēriks Ešenvalds’ breathtaking Stars, Horizons explores themes of wonder, reflection, and renewal through a rich tapestry of contemporary and classical choral works. San Diego Master Chorale John K. Russell, Music Director featuring the San Diego Children’s Choir Visit: https://www.sdmasterchorale.org/2026-27-season/ San Diego Master Chorale on Facebook / Instagram

Journey through music inspired by the changing seasons, shifting light, and the beauty of the natural world. Featuring Morten Lauridsen’s luminous Mid-Winter Songs and Ēriks Ešenvalds’ breathtaking Stars, Horizons explores themes of wonder, reflection, and renewal through a rich tapestry of contemporary and classical choral works. San Diego Master Chorale John K. Russell, Music Director featuring the San Diego Children’s Choir Visit: https://www.sdmasterchorale.org/2026-27-season/ San Diego Master Chorale on Facebook / Instagram

Father Joe’s Villages opened up a new day center at their main campus in downtown San Diego on Oct. 1, carving out a section of the Joan Kroc Center. The day before, the Neil Good Day Center closed its doors after more than three decades of serving unhoused San Diegans.

One of Us in North Park is San Diego’s first women’s sports bar. It’s already become the go to spot to watch Wave FC matches.

Cassandra Vieten, Director of the Center for Human Imagination at UC San Diego, will be at Warwick's to discuss and sign her new book, "Imagine That: Transform How You Think, Feel, and Live with the Science of Imagination," in conversation with Director of the Human Experience and Awareness Lab at UC San Diego, Karen Dobkins. This event is free and open to the public; free seating is subject to available space on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserved seating is available with pre-order of "Imagine That" at https://warwicks.com/event/vieten-2026. Cassandra Vieten on Facebook / Instagram