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The Creative Curriculum uses play, props and reading aloud to help kids build early reading and writing skills.

Experience an Unforgettable Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr. Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning artist Leslie Odom, Jr. brings his extraordinary voice, magnetic stage presence, and genre-spanning artistry to the stage for an evening of music that is soulful, sophisticated, and deeply moving. This captivating concert features selections from the American Songbook, reimagined pop favorites, and beloved musical theater classics – including special performances of songs from "Hamilton," the Broadway phenomenon that earned Odom a Tony Award for his iconic portrayal of Aaron Burr. With his signature charm, stunning vocals, and heartfelt storytelling, Leslie Odom, Jr. creates a live experience that is intimate, inspiring, and unforgettable. Join us for a night of timeless music, powerful emotion, and the unmatched artistry of one of today’s most celebrated performers. Please note: The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this concert. Leslie Odom, Jr. on Facebook / Instagram

Michelle Di Russo, conductor San Diego Symphony Orchestra LI HUANZHI: Spring Festival Overture CLAUDE DEBUSSY(orch. ARTHUR LUCK): Clair de lune LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: "Awakening of Cheerful Feelings on Arrival in the Country" from Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68, "Pastorale" DAI WEI: Awakening Lion VIET CUONG: Across the Bridge AN-LUN HUANG: Saibei Dance Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the San Diego Symphony in a joyful concert filled with color, rhythm, and new beginnings. You’ll hear festive dances, the peaceful glow of Clair de lune, and the playful spirit of the Spring Festival Overture. This program blends tradition, imagination, and music that rings in The Year of the Goat! Come early for hands-on crafts, cultural activities, and family photo spots that make this celebration a Symphony tradition for all. San Diego Symphony on Facebook/Instagram

Join Nicole and Ryan Hobbs of Hobbs Modern to explore why some pieces catch the imagination of the public and become part of our design vernacular, while others disappear. Is it luck, great timing, or genius? Look at examples in the Hobbs Modern gallery while enjoying this fascinating lecture. Coffee and pastries served before the event. Hobbs Modern on Facebook/Instagram

Let’s read together. Enjoy music, nature, and community at Pages in the Park. This special event is hosted by San Diego County Library and County of San Diego Parks and Recreation. Join the fun at the San Dieguito County Park on Sunday, October 4 from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Bring your friends, a blanket or a lawn chair, and your favorite book to read. Pop-up library Music Nature touch tables Storytime for kids at 2 p.m. Parking Free special event parking is available for Pages in the Park attendees. Music at Pages in the Park 1:30-2:30 p.m. Mandi Miller: Improvised Piano Mandi Miller is a San Diego music educator, singer and multi- instrumentalist who believes music has a way of making any space feel a little more connected. Join Mandi for a relaxed soundtrack of improvised piano music to read, unwind, and enjoy the afternoon. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Pablo Dodero: Synth, ambient, and Latin tunes Pablo Dodero is a producer, DJ, and writer originally from Tijuana, México. He is currently working on his PhD in Music at UCSD, researching Mexico's electronic music history. He has been involved in the DIY music scene in Tijuana, San Diego, and Los Angeles for over two decades and currently performs live experimental electronic music under his own name and the monikers Adiós Mundo Cruel and Les Temps Barbares. 3:30-5 p.m. Alejandra Frank - Synth, ambient, and Latin tunes Alejandra Frank is a multifaceted artist, curator, and record selector rooted in the San Diego DIY community. For the last two years, she’s been curating quarterly exhibits at Mabel’s Gone Fishing in North Park and currently has a weekly radio show, Radio Titica, live every Sunday at midnight on KNSJ.org. SDCountyLibrary on Facebook/Instagram

Write Out Loud's annual PoeFest is a spine-tingling journey into the madness and mayhem of literature of the macabre, weaving together an evening of gothic mystery, presented at the historic and enchanted Villa Montezuma. Friday, October 16 & Saturday, October 17 Friday, October 23 & Saturday, October 24 Friday, October 30 & Saturday, October 31 Three performances each night: 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 9 p.m. Write Out Loud on Instagram

The Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restaurant hosts an art and food fair on select weekends throughout the summer months. Guests can expect to view the work of local artists, enjoy live entertainment, and to take advantage of a special menu in the historic garden courtyard of the Cosmopolitan. Old Town Cosmopolitan on Facebook / Instagram

A decade later, we look back at the Pulse Nightclub mass shooting and the impact on the LGBTQ+ community.

Harnessing the Power of Business & Community to Accelerate Social Impact! The 28th Annual CAUSE Conference brings together business, nonprofit, government, education, and community leaders to strengthen cross-sector collaboration and advance social impact throughout the San Diego region. September 24, 2026, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Sharp Prebys Innovation & Education Center Reg Pricing: July 1 – Sept. 21 For Profit: $400 NonProfit: $300 Early Bird Student/Teacher: $175 Ticket + 1 Cause Alliance Annual Membership For Profit: $750 Nonprofit: $500 Student/Educ: $350 Ticket + 3 Cause Alliance Annual Memberships For Profit: $900 Nonprofit: $800

It was a light bulb moment: If monsoon rains keep kids from safely getting to school, let's create a floating school to pick them up! Bangladesh pioneered the idea. How's it doing?