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Ukrainian Heritage Celebration 2026 on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Ingram Plaza in Liberty Station. Many of these entrepreneurs came to San Diego after being displaced by the war in Ukraine. They are now rebuilding their lives, establishing local businesses, creating jobs, and sharing Ukrainian food, art, products, and traditions with the broader community. Their journeys offer meaningful local stories of resilience, entrepreneurship, and cultural preservation. The free, family-friendly festival is expected to welcome 5,000–7,000 visitors and will feature: Ukrainian-owned businesses and artisan vendors Live music and traditional performances Ukrainian food, art, and cultural exhibits Children’s activities and educational experiences Community organizations and resources

Friday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 2 p.m. Rafael Payare, conductor Inon Barnatan, piano LISZT: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major MAHLER: Symphony No. 6 in A minor, “Tragic” San Diego favorites Rafael Payare and pianist Inon Barnatan join forces for two Romantic masterpieces that confront the power of Fate. In an era when science was reshaping humanity’s understanding of the universe, artists like Liszt and Mahler turned inward, exploring the mystery of destiny and the courage required to face it. Franz Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1 unfolds like an opera without words – its soloist cast as the hero in a drama of triumph and struggle. Once the most celebrated virtuoso in Europe, Liszt used dazzling technique and vivid theatricality to create music that pushed the piano to visionary extremes. Barnatan embodies the concerto’s hero, alternately bold and lyrical amid waves of orchestral color. Written half a century later, Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 6 expands this Romantic struggle into an epic. Quoting Liszt’s concerto near its opening, Mahler acknowledges his predecessor while plunging deeper into questions of destiny, mortality, and meaning. Scored for colossal forces – complete with the infamous “hammer blows of fate” – the symphony unfolds as an immense human tragedy. Mahler’s “Tragic” is both homage and prophecy: a portrait of heroism facing a collapsing world and a moving testament to the resilience of the human spirit. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

The Port of San Diego recognizes the Kumeyaay people by naming a beach at Spanish Landing Park Kumeyaay Beach.

Comic-Con is officially here! The internationally recognized celebration of comics and pop culture runs through Sunday and is a major boost to the regional economy. But what does it really cost to attend?

Travel, Postcards, Journaling, Snail Mail Summer is here. Go somewhere, across the world or deep inside your own. I'm hosting a 3-hour hands-on workshop where we'll make postcards, start travel journals, and reconnect with the slow, intentional art of snail mail. Come with a place in mind, or let the prompts take us there. Come solo or bring a friend. Come as you are. This event is part of the World's Largest Craft Club @worldwidecraftclub, 25 creators, one day, cities around the world, all making together on June 27. No pressure. No perfection. Just good company, good supplies, and something worth sending. What's included: - Blank postcards, papers, stickers, washi tape, markers, scissors, glue, cutouts, and more - A special art supply sponsored by Visual - A limited World's Largest Craft Club stamp sticker sheet by @meowmail - USPS mailing labels to customize and keep - Real postage stamps to mail a postcard before leaving - Travel journaling tips and prompts to spark creativity - Journal starter kits will also be available for purchase on the day. All materials included. No experience necessary. I can't wait to create with you. Juliana · Pachis art studio · @pachisartstudio About the venue: We're hosted by Visual art+supply @visual_shop, a retail shop for art materials in San Diego that showcases local underground urban contemporary artists and specializes in core supplies for every artist. I'm so glad to be creating in this space. Refund policy: Registrations are non-refundable. If you can't make it, your spot can be transferred to someone else. Just email info@pachisartstudio.com with their name.

First, an update on the ICE arrest near San Diego City College. Also, next summer La Mesa plans to host its first ever Pride event. Then, what impact does this extreme heat have on our power grid? And, San Diego City College is working to support its students that are parents.

"The Fairy Tale Monologues" strips back the "Grimm's Fairy Tales" to the real women behind the stories in this original new feminist musical by three time award winning playwright and composer Sarah Alida LeClair. Winner of the Most Outstanding Premiere at the World Congress and San Diego International Fringe Festival 2026, "The Fairy Tale Monologues" combines the stories of a queer princess looking for a way out, a vigilante prince unsure what his life should look like, a witch looking for love, a wife seeking her own happiness, a sunflower loving baker on a quest, and a curious child with lush, romantic original music and quirky humor overlaying a raw, emotional journey. Riot Productions Inc is a critically acclaimed award winning intersectional feminist theatre company with a mission to make art accessible to marginalized and historically underserved communities south of the 8 freeway in San Diego, and to that end provides education, outreach, and complimentary tickets to those communities as well as ensuring that our venues are always accessible by public transportation. Riot Productions Inc on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for an afternoon of culture, community, and connection as Civic Center Plaza comes alive with live cultural performances, local vendors, and experiences that showcase cultures from around the world. Browse a variety of vendors offering international food and drinks, handcrafted art, and unique goods while enjoying live music and cultural programming presented by Centered for World Music. Taste of Diversity is a celebration of the people, traditions, and stories that make San Diego a welcoming place for all. Visit: https://downtownsandiego.org/events/taste-of-diversity/

Illustrators Patrick Ballesteros and Genevieve Santos collaborated on a Comic-Con print that reimagines beloved characters through the traditional Filipino dance tinikling.

The San Diego Convention Center expects Comic-Con’s economic impact to match last year’s, while UC San Diego researchers predict which neighborhoods could see the most economic activity.