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Rafael Payare, conductor Augustin Hadelich, violin San Diego Symphony Orchestra MENDELSSOHN: "The Hebrides (Fingal’s Cave)," Op. 26 SIBELIUS: Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47 SCHUBERT: Symphony No. 9 in C Major, D 944, "The Great" From Schubert in the early 19th century to Sibelius 100 years later, the Romantic composers were fascinated by the strange and the exotic, by the unfamiliar and the otherworldly. Mendelssohn travelled to the remote Atlantic islands of Scotland, where he was inspired to write his Hebrides overture, mimicking the sound of the sea and the wailing of ancient bagpipes. In his violin concerto, Sibelius caught the incantations of Finnish folk music and the wailing of wind in the northern forests. And Schubert’s last and greatest symphony was considered so long and so strange by his contemporaries, it lay unperformed for years. Now it is one of the central works of Western classical music. As Robert Schumann wrote after its first performance: “This symphony opens an entirely new world to us, producing such an effect on us as none has produced since Beethoven”. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

Berlin-based sound artist Eric Wong transforms Bread & Salt into an immersive, decentralized sonic environment using dozens of Bluetooth speakers scattered throughout the space and among the audience. Harmonic and inharmonic tones shift and interfere depending on where you stand, creating a constantly changing, interactive experience. Sharing the bill is Seattle-based composer RM Francis with a haunting “depopulated opera” built from simulated human voices—an uncanny chorus of digital timbres that blurs the line between the organic and the synthetic. Together, Wong and Francis offer a night of spatial listening and technological experimentation that invites audiences into a sonic world of exploration, meditation, and imagination. Eric Wong’s performance made possible by a grant from the Goethe Institut. Project [BLANK]: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Hillcrest’s most iconic Halloween celebration is back and this year, Nightmare on Normal Street takes over University Avenue for a night of screaming fun. Expect a vibrant open-air Halloween block party filled with local artisan and food vendors, freakishly good beats dropped by hottest local DJs all night long, and a monstrous full bar with spooky cocktails and mocktails! Don’t miss San Diego's largest costume competition, where the winners will be rewarded with over $2,000 in prizes and bragging rights! Be sure to dress in your most creative costume and get ready to strut your stuff on the catwalk! Let’s make this Halloween one to scream about at this all ages dance party. Regular GA tickets are on sale now for just $30! There will be a limited amount of tickets sold at will the day-of the event for $35. Tickets are powered by events.com. Fabulous Hillcrest on Facebook / Instagram

How has the Italian language historically been used and how is it used today in a complex audiovisual medium such as comics? This presentation by Dr. Antonio Iannotta (USD, San Diego Italian Film Festival) will discuss some of the authors, stories, heroes, magazines, and books that created the illustrated imagery of Italians. Since right after WWII, Italian comics have become an extraordinarily important medium in Italian culture, a fertile and vibrant environment for authors, stories, and characters translated all over the world. Join this presentation with Q&A for an exciting journey into the Italian language used in Comics, with its relationships to Cinema, Literature, Art, and other media. Italian bites and drinks to follow Antonio Iannotta is the Artistic Director of the San Diego Italian Film Festival, a Professor in the Department of Languages, Cultures, and Literatures at USD, and an instructor of Italian language, culture, and cinema at ICC.

The federal government shutdown, which began overnight, will delay key reports on the U.S. economy, including a monthly snapshot of the job market, which was scheduled for release on Friday.

Live and silent auctions of fine art donated by San Diego’s exceptional artists. At auction, a generous donation from The Niki Charitable Art Foundation, Nana Fontaine, a signed silkscreen by the late Niki de Saint Phalle. Festivities include auctioneer Eric Lehew, music, unique entertainment, appetizers and a hosted bar. Help us celebrate the Escondido Arts Partnership’s 30th year of bringing the arts community together. All proceeds benefit the Escondido Arts Partnership’s mission in providing a space for a variety of free exhibitions and arts programs. Visit: Panache Art Auction Fundraiser Niki Charitable Art Foundation-Archives on Instagram and Facebook

ECHO’s fall lineup places internationally recognized artists and ensembles on a neighborhood stage in El Cajon, so audiences don’t have to cross town to experience top-tier music. Performances include grammy award winning James Ehnes, grammy nominee Joyce Yang and internationally acclaimed guitarist Ana Vidovic among a star-studded lineup of concerts. Thur. Oct. 9, 2025 Trio ECHO (Rachmaninoff - Beethoven) Thur. Oct. 23, 2025 Quartetto di Cremona with Clarinetist David Shifrin (Ravel - Brahms) Thur. Nov. 13, 2025 Modigliani Quartet (Beethoven - Haydn) Tue. Dec. 9, 2025 Clarosa Piano Quartet with Violist Che-Yen Chen (Bridge - Brahms) Thur. Jan. 8, 2026 Ana Vidovic (Giuliani - Bach) Thur. Jan. 29, 2026 Drew Petersen (Beethoven - Rachmaninoff) Thur. Feb. 26, 2026 The Colburn School Onstage: Pianists Ray Ushikubo and Chi Jo Lee (Chopin - Rachmaninoff) Fri. Mar. 20, 2026 Ehnes Quartet with Pianist Orion Weiss (Shostakovich - Brahms) Thur. April 9, 2026 Joyce Yang (Schumann - Gershwin) Thur. Apr. 30, 2026 Calidore Quartet (Shostakovich - Beethoven) Thur. May 21, 2026 Curtis Chamber Orchestra (Barber - Mozart - Beethoven) Visit: https://www.echochambermusic.org

The San Diego LGBTQ+ Latine Coalition presents our 5th Annual Latine Pride — Celebrating the LGBTQ+ Community! As San Diego’s official Queer Latine Pride event, this is a space for folx to embrace the vibrancy of our community and celebrate the pure joy of our Queer Latinidad. Join us for music, food, community resources, vendors, performances, opportunities to connect, and more! Don’t forget to add Latine Pride to your calendar! Date: Sunday, October 5 Time: Noon-6 p.m. This is a family-friendly, all-ages event. Location: The Soap Factory 2995 Commercial St, San Diego, CA 92113 SD LGBTQ+ Latine Coalition on Instagram

On Tuesday night, in New York City, they united in a special talk show crossover of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on ABC and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on CBS.

China's ride-hailing car drivers work long hours to get enough fares, and often live in their cars. Companies and passengers are penalizing drivers for smelly vehicles.