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"Out of Line" ~ A solo exhibition at San Pasqual Wine Tasting Room and Gallery, La Mesa October 3–28, 2026. Known for her confident line work, bold color and expressive use of charcoal, Roberta Dyer turns her attention to the strong, self-assured women who have become a hallmark of her work. The exhibition features approximately 10 large-scale faces and figures, along with a selection of smaller works. A significant portion of artwork sales will benefit ArtReach San Diego, supporting visual arts education in underserved schools throughout San Diego County. Opening Reception: Sunday, October 11 · 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Last Look Reception & Happy Hour: Wednesday, October 28 · 4 p.m.–6 p.m. San Pasqual Wine Tasting Room and Gallery 
8364 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa, CA San Pasqual Winery La Mesa on Facebook / Instagram

A loss of federal and local funding and grants has led to employee layoffs. But a group of former ICA San Diego employees said there’s another side to the story.

2026 Annual Symposium - AI and Healthy Aging: Advancing Health and Longevity Thursday, September 24, 2026 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Join us on Thursday, September 24, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Park & Market, UC San Diego (1100 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101) for our Annual Healthy Aging Symposium exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming health and longevity. We’ll explore how AI is opening new possibilities for living healthier, more independent lives as we age. The day will feature keynote talks from Jeffrey Egler, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Noom, and Amy Sitapati, MD, Chief Medical Information Officer for Population Health and Clinical Professor of Medicine at UC San Diego — Along with three expert panel discussions, we’ll examine how AI can support your health, independence, and everyday well-being, with conversations focused on independent living, personalized healthcare, and using new technologies safely and confidently. Registration is now open. This event is free to attend, but space is limited! Visit: https://healthyaging.ucsd.edu/

A San Ysidro pedestrian bridge is now home to glow-in-the-dark public art through a partnership between Caltrans and BLK Box Gallery. The project is designed to do more than brighten the space.

Logan Heights Community Development Corporation invites San Diegans of all ages to help create history at the free CommUnity Mural Project Kick-Off on Saturday, Aug. 15. Community members will have the opportunity to paint alongside local artists through a guided paint-by-numbers experience and help bring one of Greater Logan Heights’ largest public art installations to life. The event will begin with a Kumeyaay blessing to celebrate the start of a community-driven mural project more than four years in the making. No art experience is needed — just bring your creativity! Attendees can participate in mural painting, enjoy live music from local DJs, explore youth art activities, connect with neighborhood organizations and receive free lunch. Led by Logan Heights CDC in partnership with Caltrans, SANDAG, and the City of San Diego, the CommUnity Mural Project will create two large-scale murals, transforming the underutilized gateway beneath the Interstate 5 and State Route 15 overpasses along Imperial Avenue into a vibrant public space, preserving the stories, traditions, and culture of Greater Logan Heights. DATE: Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026 TIME: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. LOCATION: Imperial Avenue Family Health Center: 2121 Imperial Ave. San Diego, CA 92102 REGISTRATION: FREE. Sign up to volunteer

A new state law targets people loitering with the intent to buy sex, but data show racial disparities in arrests. Plus, how public records requests fuel investigative journalism. And, this month's issue of San Diego Magazine celebrates arts and culture.

The Library's Autumn Concert Series takes place on Fridays from September 4 to October 23. Each concert will begin at 1 p.m. in the Winn Room. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the performance. On September 4, we will have Eric Starr on brass featuring Hyemi Kwon on piano. Dr. Eric Starr maintains a multi-faceted musical career as a faculty member at SDSU, Trombonist for Westwind Brass, board member for the Hausmann Quartet Foundation and for San Diego New Music where he is Director of the Emerging Composers Project and was Executive Director from 2012 to 2022. At SDSU, Dr. Starr serves as Studio Artist Teacher, Lecturer, Brass Coordinator, Director of Brass Chamber Music, Co-director of the Experimental Music Ensemble, Program Advisor for the Music, Entrepreneurship and Business degree and Head Coach for SDSU Cycling. He was named “Most Influential Faculty” in 2025, 2023 and 2018. Dubbed a “Trombone Champion” with “Stunning Style” (San Diego Union-Tribune), Eric has performed with the San Diego Symphony, Pacific Symphony, San Diego Opera, La Jolla Music Society, Art of Elan, Ojai Festival and Broadway shows including Frozen and Mary Poppins. As an Arts entrepreneur, Eric is Creative Director of Sounds and Swells for Art of Elan, pairing surfing videos and classical music, and has developed Tasting Notes, a curated evening of music and wine. He lives in Ocean Beach with his wife, Sarah, where he watches the waves daily, has continued interests in fine wines, cooking, summer time body surfing, and is a member of the San Diego Bicycle Club race team. Hyemi Kwon grew up and studied in South Korea, was admitted to the Sunhwa Arts middle and high school, and completed her BM in Piano Performance at Sungshin University, where she also became a Teaching Assistant for the Piano department. Hyemi earned her Master of Music in Piano Performance at Roosevelt University in Chicago and worked for Chicago Civic Orchestra as an Associated keyboard member and earned her Artist Diploma at San Diego State University. Hyemi performs throughout San Diego including with the San Diego Symphony on multiple occasions. Visit: https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/acs-hold-44476

The muralists hope their work offers lessons from past generations and revives the arts in the area.

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

Future Is Color's Listening Room is an extension of the collective's events centering on liberation through music. The event asks people to think deeply about the world and the communities around them.