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Join us at Digital Gym CINEMA for the special screening of "Traces of Home," filmmaker Colette Ghunim’s award-winning feature-film debut. Colette travels with her parents to Mexico and Palestine in search of the ancestral homes they were forced to flee as children. As she explores her disconnection from her cultures and her parents, Colette embarks on an internal journey to discover what home means within herself. (93 min) Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

Oceanside Día de los Muertos – the Mexican “Day of the Dead” - is a festive holiday with a complex history and fusion of old traditions. Oceanside has been celebrating with a festival for 25 years. Guests can see the Ofrendas – altars to loved ones - Downtown, in the past in the inner Mission gardens, and for over a decade in the Car Show, and enjoy music, dancing, samplings of traditional foods and entertainment. Bring the whole family for a new cultural experience. Location: Downtown Oceanside (Pier View Way & surrounding blocks) Friends of Oceanside Dia de los Muertos on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate fall in the heart of University Heights at the University Heights Fall Festival, a free, family-friendly community celebration on Saturday, October 17 from 12–5 p.m. This annual neighborhood tradition brings together local food, live music, artists and makers, a beer garden, shopping, activities for kids, and plenty of fall fun. This year, the festival moves into the center of University Heights along Park Boulevard, Adams Avenue and Trolley Barn Park - bringing even more of the neighborhood together for an afternoon of food, music and community. Come hungry, bring the whole family, discover local businesses and artists, and spend the afternoon celebrating everything that makes University Heights special. The University Heights Fall Festival is organized by parent and community volunteers, with proceeds benefiting Friends of Alice Birney Elementary and supporting enrichment programs for students, including art, garden and Spanish. Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 12–5 p.m. University Heights, San Diego Free and open to the community University Heights Fall Festival on Instagram

A new analysis finds that the average renter household now needs 16 years to save for a down payment and closing costs. Rising rents and other costs have consumed a growing share of household budgets.

Exploring versatile running stitches! Saturday, November 14, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Beginners welcome! Ages 10+years! The technique of decorating fabric with simple running stitches appears in many cultures around the world. Traditionally, this stitching served practical purposes: mending and reusing treasured textiles, gathering layers of fabric for warmth and insulation, and strengthening cloth for heavy use. Over time, the decorative potential of this timeless practice became equally valued, developing a rich visual “vocabulary” that allows for endless pattern variations. In this class, you’ll use a calm, meditative approach to stitching to create an embroidered piece on hand‑dyed wool felt. Your finished work will be assembled into a beautiful eyeglass case, showcasing both the functional and artistic possibilities of this traditional technique. This class is appropriate for ages 10+years. All materials included. We’re grateful for the generous support of the G.A. Foster Legacy Foundation, whose contribution allows us to offer this specialty mending class at a discounted rate. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • If this class is full or you would like to be notified of future offerings, join our Interest List. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Learn how to weave with an expert textile artist from the San Diego Creative Weavers Guild! This class is targeted to homeschooling youth ages 8+. No prior experience required, and all materials will be provided. Registration is required at sandiego.events.mylibrary.digital. Questions? Please let us know! Audience: This event is recommended for children ages 8+ Location: Homeschool Resource Center

This week, The Sols ride the wave into the basement, bringing their signature chicano rock sound.

Conducted by Steven Schick, Art of Elan will perform Olivier Messiaen's "From the Canyons to the Stars" in Borrego Springs. The music was inspired by Messiaen's intensely spiritual experience in the American desert.

Learn how to pay for your future! This interactive workshop unpacks grants, scholarships, FAFSA, and other financial aid options. Get your questions answered by experienced educators and prepare yourself to plan your next steps with knowledge and confidence. Parents and guardians are welcome. Registration is encouraged. You can register for this free program at sandiego.events.mylibrary.digital. Audience: Teens and Adults Location: Homeschool Resource Center

Doors at 6 p.m.~ Shows at 7 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. Complimentary Entry | No Reservation Required | Seating on a First-arrival Basis | No Dinner Service | 21+ For this special Día de los Muertos performance, Bulbancha YaYa (Antonio Econom) explores the musical and cultural space between New Orleans and Mexico, focusing on the two traditions deeply shaped by ancestry, ritual, celebration, and remembrance. Expect an evening that moves between the earthy and the ethereal, pairing Mexican folkloric music with the groove, soul, and mysticism of the Crescent City. From the Bayou to the Beyond: A Día de los Muertos Night is a celebration of those who came before us and the music, stories, and traditions that keep them with us. Lou Lou's Jungle Room on Instagram