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Filipino Loving People (FLP) Festival is an exhilarating outdoor music event representing four decades of local, national, and international artists. Located against the scenic backdrop of San Diego Bay, centrally located downtown, accessible within minutes by public transportation, an international airport, and cruise ships, This year’s event takes place during Filipino American History Month on Saturday, October 12 from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. at WaterfrontPark, 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego CA 92101 Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/filipino-loving-people-festival-flp-festival-tickets-972608587467?aff=oddtdtcreator FPL Festival on Instagram and Facebook

It’s a swinging tour of the country through American Songbook! The birthplace of the Songbook was New York but that didn’t stop musicians from creating a catalogue of memorable tunes about other cities. It’s a show of recognizable standards with a dozen stops in places like Chicago, Rhode Island, Alabama, San Francisco, and even down Route 66. Ages allowed: 18+ Visit: artcenter.org/event/get-out-of-town Jazz at the Ballroom on Facebook / Instagram

Three renowned visionary artists of the next generation combine talents in this eclectic new piano trio, Junction. Violinist Stefan Jackiw, recognized for musicianship that combines poetry and purity with an impeccable technique, returns with pianist Conrad Tao and cellist Jay Campbell. Tao, who appears worldwide as a pianist and composer, has been dubbed a musician of “probing intellect and open-hearted vision” by the New York Times. Approaching both old and new works with the same curiosity and emotional commitment, Campbell has been called “electrifying” by the New York Times. Recent concerts of the trio have included performances at Washington Performing Arts, Portland Ovations and the Royal Conservatory in Toronto. Conrad Tao, piano Stefan Jackiw, violin Jay Campbell, cello For more information visit: theconrad.org Stay Connected on Instagram / Facebook

Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the second Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 9:30 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 1.5 to 2 hours and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. Balboa Park is home to a variety of fig trees from around the world. The fig family of over 800 species is unlike any other plant group. Fig trees have historically served as national and religious symbols; the source of food, medicine, and timber; and a keystone species supporting entire ecosystems. As flowering trees with “invisible flowers,” each fig species is dependent on its own special tiny wasp for perpetuation. Some figs are famous for “strangling” other trees, others for creating an entire forest composed of that single tree species, and still others grown as bonsai that can live for hundreds of years. Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

We invite you to explore themes of guilt, love, betrayal, and ultimate family loyalty with New York Times bestselling author Ann Napolitano at the Carlsbad City Library as she discusses her debut novel (in a special re-release edition), "Within Arm’s Reach", which centers around the emotional story of three generations of an Irish-Catholic family as they are forced to confront ghosts of both their past and present. Registration for this event is not required, as it is free and open to the public. However, copies of "Within Arm’s Reach" are available for pre-sale below to be delivered to the event for signing. Books will also be available for purchase and signing at the event. Note: This event will be held outdoors, so please dress accordingly! Limited seating is available so make sure to arrive early to receive one of the Free event tickets that the Library will be distributing prior to the event. For more information visit: adventuresbythebook.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

There’s More Live is a storytelling event where guests share meaningful experiences of the human condition. The series highlights the University of San Diego’s liberal arts tradition, often by exploring the practice of changemaking. Listen to previous recordings of live stories at theresmore.sandiego.edu. For information visit: sandiego.edu

Housing costs are a top issue for many voters. Former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have proposed different ideas for addressing the country's housing woes.

A lynx stretching in the sun, tadpoles swimming beneath lily pads and an investigator dusting a tusk for prints are among the winning images from the newest Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards.

Throughout history, women have used knowledge of herbs, moon cycles, and connections to nature for medicine, cooking, midwifery, and spiritual practices. Unfortunately, women, mostly indigenous, non-Christian, or non-white women, have had these home remedies and practices weaponized against them with false accusations of witchcraft and harm to society. Participants in this class will learn about herbs and make their own herbal candles. The activity will allow individuals to learn about herbal properties and personalize their candles by anointing them with herbs. About Craftivism Classes: From yarn bombing to femmage, the Women's Museum's Craftivism Classes invites a local artist featured in the museum's current "Crafting Feminism" exhibit to teach participants a crafting skill and how they can use it in their activism. All classes are bilingual and taught in English and Spanish

From the San Diego Opera: "Tosca" is Giacomo Puccini’s gripping drama filled with torture, treachery, lust, execution and suicide. Scarpia, the chief of police, wants only two things: to recapture the escaped prisoner Angelotti and to seduce Tosca, an opera singer of incredible voice and beauty. Tosca is in love with Cavaradossi, an artist and sympathizer of Angelotti. After arresting Cavaradossi for harboring Angelotti, Scarpia plays with Tosca’s emotions, promising to free Cavaradossi if Tosca will succumb to Scarpia’s desires. But Tosca has a plan of her own, all of which unfolds with tragic consequences from which no one can escape. Soaring and sensuous, filled with such beautiful arias as Tosca’s “Vissi d’arte”, Cavaradossi’s “Recondita armonia” and the powerful choral piece “Te Deum”, Tosca has some of opera’s most beloved music, and one of opera’s most gripping plots. Tosca welcomes the return of soprano Michelle Bradley in the title role, and Greer Grimsley in his signature role of Scarpia. Argentinian tenor Marcelo Puente makes his San Diego Opera debut as Cavaradossi. Directed by Alan Hicks and with the San Diego Symphony conducted by Valerio Galli. LANGUAGE – Sung in Italian with English and Spanish text projected above the stage RUN TIME – 2 hours and 45 minutes, including two 20-minute intermissions Pre-Opera Lecture: The pre-opera lecture begins at 6:40 p.m. before the 7:30 p.m. evening performances. The Sunday matinee pre-opera lecture begins at 1:10 p.m. before the 2:00 p.m. curtain. Mainstage Post-Opera Talk-Back: Stay after the performance for a Talk-Back. Once the curtain falls, there will be a 10-minute break, then join us in the front of the Dress Circle section where you can ask questions of the stars and cast (subject to availability), and find out what really happened onstage and backstage during the performance! SD Opera Safety Protocols Ticket information: Special discounts are available here for students, military or last-minute rush tickets. Details here.