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An epic week of surfing, music, art, and films. Music Festival Get Tickets $85.45-$172.80 When: September 12, 12 p.m. - 10 p.m. Where: Seaside Reef, 2504 S Coast Hwy 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Sessions Surf Festival launches its week long celebration of surf, music, film and art with an unforgettable opening day music festival on the beach at Seaside Reef. Headlined by the Osees, the lineup also features Unwritten Law, Bully, Yoke Lore, MT Warning, Jack Shields and the Mojave Rush and Emily Afton. SEASIDE REEFsurf Session Free Community Event When: September 13, 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Sessions Surf Festival will be down at Seaside Reef on 9/13, for a free, open-to-the-community event. Film Sessions Get Tickets When: September 17 -19 Where: La Paloma - 471 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024 September 17 - 19, La Paloma will act as the hub for the best surf films, panel conversations, live music, and more. ART Sessions Free Community Event When: September 14 -19 Opening night Event: September 14, 5 - 10 p.m. Gallery hours: 9/15 - 9/19, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Where: Hot Water Gallery 6880 Embarcadero Ln Carlsbad, CA 92011 Join us Monday September 14 at Hot Water Gallery for the opening night of the Sessions Surf Festival art exhibit. If you can’t make opening night the exhibit will be open all week! Learn more at: https://sessionssurffestival.com/encinitas/overview Sessions Surf Festival on Instagram

Drink, Dance and Dine at the No. 1 voted Rooftop Bar in San Diego this Labor Day Party. Live DJ sets! Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with Soirée Blanche at The Rooftop Bar! Sunday, September 6 | 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Summer’s final sunset deserves a proper sendoff. Join us at The Rooftop Bar for Soirée Blanche, an elevated all-white-attire celebration high above the Pacific, featuring sunset DJ sets, flowing cocktails, cabana culture, and late-night energy that carries well past golden hour. Expect live DJs, seafood towers, bottle service, and rooftop views that stretch from sunset to moonlight. Whether you’re posted up in a cabana, dancing poolside, or toasting with friends under the stars, Soirée Blanche is your official end-of-summer ritual. Highlights: – Live DJ sets from sunset into late night – Specialty cocktails – Seafood towers, shareable bites, and late-night favorites – VIP cabanas and rooftop table experiences available via OpenTable – Ocean views, photo moments, and all-white summer style Attire: – White attire encouraged, rooftop glamour preferred This event is 21+ Admission: – General Admission – NOW AVAILABLE! – Bottle Service & VIP Table Experiences – Available via OpenTable Don’t miss out on this chic celebration of sun, sound and style—set high above Oceanside.

Join us for three hands-on Build & Learn Workshops guided by California’s Own Native Landscape Design. Attend one workshop or the full series to: - Learn professional native garden techniques - Gain practical skills for your own garden - Help complete a lasting outdoor classroom and wildlife habitat Homeowners, students, landscape professionals, and native plant enthusiasts are all welcome. Children are free and welcome to Workshop III. The other workshops are not appropriate for chidlren. Food and beverages are included. Workshop I — Hardscape Installation Saturday, August 29 | 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. With Leo Hernandez Build a dry creek bed, shape soil elevations, and learn how to position boulders to create natural-looking, functional landscape features. Workshop II — Native Garden Irrigation Saturday, September 19 | 9 a.m.–2 p.m. With Leo Hernandez and Mike Madewell of Hunter Industries Learn about efficient irrigation options and technical considerations for native landscapes, followed by a hands-on irrigation installation. Workshop III — Planting & Garden Finishing Saturday, November 7 | 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Learn proper native plant installation, then help plant and finish the remaining garden sections with mulching and final touches. All of the landscape designers involved in planning these sections will be onsite, giving participants a unique opportunity to work alongside them and learn about their different design approaches. Questions? Contact Christine Hoey at: nativegardening@cnpssd.org California Native Plant Society - San Diego Chapter on Facebook / Instagram

A 60-minute restorative yoga and journaling experience designed specifically for writers. Through gentle, supported poses and seven carefully crafted journal prompts, one for each chakra, you’ll be invited to slow down, drop in, and let your writing flow from a deeper place. This class isn’t about perfect prose; it’s about you. We’ll move through a grounding warm-up, then alternate between restorative poses and journaling, giving your body space to soften while your words rise to the surface. Come ready to restore, reflect, and write from the soul. All props are provided including yoga mats, bolsters, and everything you need. Just bring yourself! San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

California is bracing for fire weather, with thousands potentially losing power as utilities aim to prevent wildfires during hot and windy conditions

Experience an expanded Fourth of July waterfront celebration aboard historic ships and unique event venues at the Maritime Museum of San Diego, featuring VIP viewing experiences, live entertainment, food stations, bars, and spectacular views of the Big Bay Boom fireworks over San Diego Bay. Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at the Maritime Museum of San Diego during an expanded waterfront Fourth of July celebration unlike anything we’ve offered before. For 2026, guests will have access to multiple historic ships, waterfront venues, live entertainment areas, DJs, food stations, bars, and some of the most unique fireworks viewing locations on San Diego Bay. Whether you choose a reserved VIP experience or flexible Event Admission access, this year’s celebration transforms the Maritime Museum campus into a waterfront festival experience leading up to San Diego’s spectacular Big Bay Boom fireworks display. Visit: https://sdmaritime.org/visit/special-events/july-4-celebration/ Maritime Museum of San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

The ship is designed to transport Marines and their aircraft, landing craft, vehicles and equipment and support amphibious operations.

A game once associated with grandparents is finding a new generation of fans. As mahjong clubs fill up and social media fuels curiosity, players are rediscovering a pastime that offers a mix of strategy, luck and a place to belong.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he’ll change all death sentences in the state to life in prison without the possibility of parole

A new book questions the normalization of "Chancla culture" in Latinx families and offers ways to heal. Then, there's a new convention in town focused on improv. And finally, hear about weekend arts events.