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USA Multicultural non profit organization presents Fiestas Patrias 2025 – a free, family-friendly celebration of Mexican Independence and Hispanic heritage happening Sunday, September 14, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Grape Day Park in Escondido. This vibrant festival will include: - El Grito Ceremony – the traditional cry of independence - All-day live entertainment with mariachi, folkloric dance, and cultural performances - Delicious food and artisan vendors - A Beer Garden with festive beverages - A Kids Zone full of fun family activities Fiestas Patrias is a celebration of unity, tradition, and community pride, bringing together families from across the region. USA Multicultural on Instagram

Join the Levinson Group on both Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26 at Cielo Rooftop Lounge for a late night rave, starting at 9 p.m. PT and running through 2 a.m. nightly. No cover or guest list is needed — just arrive before 10 p.m. to get in free, or pay $10 after. The rooftop will be buzzing with themed nights, drink specials, and prizes, offering a perfect spot to keep the party going after a long day at the convention. Guests are encouraged to wear black to stand out and bring LED gear like bands or glasses to light up the night. There will also be a limited supply of LED accessories available at their LED Arts n Crafts table. Plus, enjoy buy one, get one free drinks before 10 p.m. and prizes handed out throughout the night. Visit: https://sdccblog.com/events-default/after-con-rooftop-rave-at-cielo/

Join us for an evening of art and drinks as we celebrate the opening of our newest exhibitions: The 2025/26 Artist Alliance Biennial Francisco Eme: The Resistance of Echo & La Eco-Resistencia A Fitting Pair: Irving J. Gill and Oceanside Architecture 1929–1936 Discover and connect with fellow artists, dedicated curators, and a vibrant community as you explore the art and stories of Southern California artists in three new exhibitions at OMA. Visit: https://evergreen.humanitru.com/web/campaigns/oceanside-museum-of-art~exhibition-celebration?tab_5108=id%3A23563 Oceanside Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement post read: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.” Now we’re asking San Diego for your real-life gym + English teacher couples. Share your story and photos!

Únase al Museo Internacional Mingei para su primera charla en galería completamente en español con Mónica Díaz Martínez, una diseñadora y artesana profundamente conectada con sus raíces oaxaqueñas. Mónica se inspira en su abuela, quien le transmitió el ancestral arte del tejido de palma practicado durante generaciones. Mónica compartirá su viaje para preservar y reinventar el tejido de palma, ofreciendo una perspectiva moderna de esta rica tradición. Mingei International Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Step into a world of hands-on exploration and discovery during a special evening packed with interactive activity booths, live science demos, and fun for the whole family! Join San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum for an after-hours event and watch the Museum transform to host hands-on activity booths featuring science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math (STREAM). Through hands-on activity booths and an endless amount of fun, children will learn about: - Science of fires with the Escondido Fire Department - Robotics and coding with Magikid Robotics Lab - Physics of soccer with Soccer Shots - Archaeology with San Diego Archaeological Center - Dry ice sublimation - Electrical engineering circuit art + more! Plus, you won’t want to miss learning about kinesiology through dance with Lovely Leaps Dance Studio. Fill up with a quick bite from The Go Go Truck and Ice World Frozen Desserts for hand-crafted ice cream. Tickets: Non-Members: $17 Museum Members: $12 Military: $11 EBT/WIC/SNAP: $2 Visit: https://sdcdm.org/events/sciencenight/ San Diego Children's Discovery Museum on Instagram and Facebook

The California Center for the Arts, Escondido (CCAEF) proudly announces the launch of the first-ever North County Arts Awards, a prestigious new event celebrating the remarkable talent and creativity found throughout North County San Diego. This exciting initiative will honor individuals across 18 categories in both visual, culinary and performing arts, culminating in a formal black-tie awards dinner on June 28, 2025, at the CCAE Conference Center. Nominations open on May 12 and will close on June 1, 2025. Community members are invited to submit write-in nominations, with the top five nominees in each category—based on the number of nominations received—advancing as finalists. A selection committee composed of respected leaders in the arts and civic sectors will determine the final award recipients. Nominees must be individuals or organizations based in North County San Diego (excluding the City of San Diego proper), reinforcing the awards' mission to uplift and spotlight regional talent often underrepresented in larger arts conversations. As the host and presenting organization, the California Center for the Arts, Escondido is exempt from nomination. This intentional choice reflects the Center’s commitment to providing a professional and inclusive platform for others to be recognized and celebrated. California Center for the Arts, Escondido on Facebook / Instagram

Give it a Spin! 1-Day Wheel Throwing Workshop Date: Sunday, September 7, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Tuition: $30 per person, additional $20 for trim plus choice of glaze and firing Spend your next friend get-together or date night in our ceramics lab by giving it a spin! Our open lab hours will allow you to try out work on the wheel. If you like what you make or want to learn more, you can sign up for more in-depth classes or keep coming back to gain hands-on experience. Skills: Learn to use the wheel, how to throw, center clay, alter shapes, learn to trim and use glazes. Ages 16+ Please note that Give It A Spin! workshops are non-refundable and non-transferable. ICA San Diego on Facebook / Intagram

Featuring indie folk rock music on cello, guitar and cajon by composer Jenn Hartman Luck, this retelling of the classic Russian folk tales around “Hansel and Gretel” focuses on the women and girls of the fairy tales. Gretel processes the grief at the death of her mother and the rejection of her stepfamily while on the hero’s journey, facing knights and witches, spells and curses, and through it all the question–how will she survive? Presented by Riot Productions Inc. Featuring: Priya Richards as Gretel, with BJ Robinson, vocals and cajon, Sarah LeClair, vocals and cajon, Lyric Boothe, vocals and guitar, and Sharon Taylor, cello. Directed by BJ Robinson, assistant directed by Carlyn Thometz, music directed by Sarah LeClair. Visit: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/riotproductionsinc

Featuring indie folk rock music on cello, guitar and cajon by composer Jenn Hartman Luck, this retelling of the classic Russian folk tales around “Hansel and Gretel” focuses on the women and girls of the fairy tales. Gretel processes the grief at the death of her mother and the rejection of her stepfamily while on the hero’s journey, facing knights and witches, spells and curses, and through it all the question–how will she survive? Presented by Riot Productions Inc. Featuring: Priya Richards as Gretel, with BJ Robinson, vocals and cajon, Sarah LeClair, vocals and cajon, Lyric Boothe, vocals and guitar, and Sharon Taylor, cello. Directed by BJ Robinson, assistant directed by Carlyn Thometz, music directed by Sarah LeClair. Visit: https://newvillagearts.org/event/gretel/2025-07-20/