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Create a wildlife-friendly garden! Learn how to attract birds, beneficial insects, and small mammals with the right plants and features. Your yard can become a sanctuary for local wildlife all year long. Learn how to not have your garden destroyed in the process of being welcoming! All workshops are free, interactive, and beginner-friendly - no reservation needed. Be sure to bring a hat, sunscreen, and water to stay comfortable under the sun. City Farmers Nursery on Facebook / Instagram

A contemporary art exhibition of innovative and traditional fiber art techniques by regional artists. This yearly show focuses on the discipline of fiber arts using textiles as functional and non-functional fine artworks such as sculptures, vessel forms, basketry, large-scale installations and more in textiles including paper, felt, fabrics, yarn, and a variety of organic and inorganic materials. Juried by Beth Smith, Managing Editor and Exhibitions Director of "Fiber Arts Now" magazine. An opening reception for the artists will be held on Saturday October 11, from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m., with an awards presentation at 5:30 p.m. Visit: https://escondidoarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/FiberArt-2025-Prospectus.pdf Escondido Arts Partnership on Instagram and Facebook

Join us to craft a charming succulent pumpkin -- a delightful way to add a festive flair to your autumn decor. This hands-on workshop brings together fun conversation, cozy seasonal vibes, and a beautiful handmade creation. City of Encinitas - Website / Facebook / Instagram

The Coronado Historical Association, with Honorary Chair Mary Ann Chapple, invites you to a Luncheon Celebrating History and Preservation. Join us for an afternoon of giving as Curator of Collections, Vickie Stone, presents an exclusive overview of CHA’s ongoing preservation efforts, showcasing highlights from our treasured collection. This event directly supports CHA’s essential mission. A silent auction of donated baked goods will be featured. Luncheon: $75 per person. Tables of 8 are available for $550. Call 619-435-7242 to reserve a table. Kindly reserve early as space is limited. Credit card purchases can be made by calling 619-435-7242 or through the link above. Coronado Historical Association on Facebook

Don’t miss this one-night-only powerhouse jazz double bill. Drumming virtuoso Nate Smith and visionary trumpeter Keyon Harrold each take the spotlight—delivering two electrifying sets from two of today’s most acclaimed and innovative jazz artists. Nate Smith on Facebook / Instagram Keyon Harrold on Facebook / Instagram

The Family Guy creator got a trove of previously unheard arrangements written for Frank Sinatra and has released a first album of some of the songs.

Orchestra Ensemble Performing A.Scarlatti, Corelli, Handel Bach Collegium San Diego (BCSD), one of the country’s leading baroque ensembles, presents “When in Rome” featuring the music of Alessandro Scarlatti, Arcangelo Corelli and G.F. Handel. Handel's arrival in Rome in 1706 had a profound influence on his development as a composer, igniting one of the most creative periods of his career. In Rome, Handel rubbed shoulders with the greatest musicians of the age while basking in the luxuries, excesses, and patronage of the clerical aristocracy. When in Rome brings together seductive and euphoric music of this time and place. Alessandro Scarlatti Cantata: Dall’oscura magion dell’arsa Dite, H. 173 (L’Orfeo) Arcangelo Corelli Concerto Grosso in D Major, Op. 6 no. 1 G.F. Handel Oboe concerto in g minor, HWV 287 Soloist: Kathryn Montoya, oboe G.F. Handel Il delirio amoroso HWV 99 Soloist: Clara Rottsolk, soprano Bach Collegium San Diego engages audiences with accessible, historically informed performances and educational programs featuring repertoire from the Renaissance, Baroque, and early Classical eras. The ensemble was founded in 2003 by Music Director Ruben Valenzuela to diversify the musical offerings of the San Diego community. Bach Collegium San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Orchestra Ensemble Performing A.Scarlatti, Corelli, Handel Bach Collegium San Diego (BCSD), one of the country’s leading baroque ensembles, presents “When in Rome” featuring the music of Alessandro Scarlatti, Arcangelo Corelli and G.F. Handel. Handel's arrival in Rome in 1706 had a profound influence on his development as a composer, igniting one of the most creative periods of his career. In Rome, Handel rubbed shoulders with the greatest musicians of the age while basking in the luxuries, excesses, and patronage of the clerical aristocracy. When in Rome brings together seductive and euphoric music of this time and place. Alessandro Scarlatti Cantata: Dall’oscura magion dell’arsa Dite, H. 173 (L’Orfeo) Arcangelo Corelli Concerto Grosso in D Major, Op. 6 no. 1 G.F. Handel Oboe concerto in g minor, HWV 287 Soloist: Kathryn Montoya, oboe G.F. Handel Il delirio amoroso HWV 99 Soloist: Clara Rottsolk, soprano Bach Collegium San Diego engages audiences with accessible, historically informed performances and educational programs featuring repertoire from the Renaissance, Baroque, and early Classical eras. The ensemble was founded in 2003 by Music Director Ruben Valenzuela to diversify the musical offerings of the San Diego community. Bach Collegium San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Learn to make your own Kombucha this Season! Sunday, September 21, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Are you still paying $4 or more for a pint of kombucha? Learn to make it for pennies a pint at home! In this class, you will learn how to make delicious kombucha safely at home, including flavoring and carbonation. This workshop includes your own SCOBY and a take-home swing-top bottle of seasonal kombucha! Learn: We’ll explain fermentation and have a brief discussion about the benefits of making and eating fermenting foods, and the history and science of kombucha Demo: We’ll show you how easy it is to start making fermented foods yourself at home! We’ll demo the techniques for brewing kombucha and also flavoring & carbonating it! Taste: We’ll have a variety of various homemade kombucha flavors to sample Do it Yourself: Roll up your sleeves and make your very own bottle of kombucha with seasonal flavors *Traditionally brewed kombucha has trace amounts of alcohol, usually below 0.5% abv. This class does not cover how to make “hard” kombucha, i.e. over 3%+ abv. This workshop is recommended for ages 18+ years. All ingredients and materials included. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List . San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Enjoy an Italian Trivia Afternoon organized by the ICC. Get ready to guess all things Italian in teams of six, which can come in formed or will be created at the start of the game. Categories include Italian Cuisine, History, Geography, Art, Sports, and Fashion. To restore forces throughout, aperitivo bites by our partner restaurant, Monzù, as well as Italian sweets will be provided. The winners will get lovely prizes courtesy of ICC and Convivio. Sign up by June 16. We look forward to starting off summer with you all in this fun way! Italian Cultural Center of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram