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"Art of Elan", an inaugural resident company of The Conrad, opens its season at The Conrad’s intimate JAI space with three late 19th/early 20th-century gems: Arthur Foote’s A Night Piece for flute and string quartet, Ginastera’s Duo for Flute and Oboe featuring San Diego Symphony principals Rose Lombardo and Sarah Skuster, and Debussy’s beloved String Quartet. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/art-of-elan-at-the-jai/ La Jolla Music Society on Instagram and Facebook

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents the free Opening Reception for “Reflections in Play” on Friday, Nov 7, 2025 from 5-8 p.m. at our Gallery in The Arts District, Liberty Station, with over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The water-based media exhibition runs Nov 2-29. Gallery hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Please visit www.sdws.org for more information. San Diego Watercolor Society on Facebook / Instagram

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents “Reflections in Play," juried by award-winning artist, Janice Cipriani-Willis. The water-based media exhibition runs Nov 2-29, 2025 at our Gallery in The Arts District, Liberty Station. The free Opening Reception is Friday, Nov 7, 5-8 p.m. with over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The Gallery is open Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Please visit www.sdws.org for more information. San Diego Watercolor Society on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a day at the aquarium with family and friends, centering and celebrating Indigenous people and Indigenous ocean knowledge with the original peoples of Southern California, Baja CA and from across Turtle Island. This event features Bird Singing, storytelling, ethnobotany with native plants, hands-on activities inspired by Indigenous traditions — like tule boat making — and offers opportunities to connect with Indigenous cultural, educational organizations and more! Kumeyaay Cultural Tips: Ask permission to take photos and videos. Elders and pregnant women go first. When an elder is praying, everyone who is able should stand. The UC San Diego community holds great respect for the Kumeyaay Nation, the original people of this land where our campus is located. If you have any questions about our Indigenous Ocean Day event, please email Nan Renner, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships. Visit: https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/events/indigenous-ocean-day Birch Aquarium at Scripps on Instagram and Facebook

The LEGO Group is bringing gaming fandoms together with LEGO® Code Break from Oct. 16-19. This experience bridges virtual and real-world play, empowering fans to build upon their beloved fandoms long after consoles are powered down - just like LEGO gaming sets. How it works (Oct. 16–18): Gamers are invited to uncover four hidden numbers, characters, and symbols that make up the secret code to a massive mystery vault located in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter. Look for hidden symbols and numbers woven into digital content celebrating iconic franchises like Minecraft®, Fortnite®, and Sonic the Hedgehog.™ Digital x IRL: Follow the quest on LEGO.com/CodeBreak and on LEGO social channels. Real-life gaming experts Alex Kushelevskiy (FORMULA) and Andre Rebelo (TypicalGamer) will provide insider intel to help players decode the clues. The big moment (Oct. 19): Once the vault opens on, fans have 24 hours to enter for a chance to win the ultimate grand prize by visiting LEGO.com/CodeBreak. Prizes include: LEGO gaming sets for Fortnite, Minecraft and Sonic the Hedgehog franchises plus everything needed to build the ultimate gaming sanctuary — a cutting-edge console, monitors, a camera and microphone to stream victories with the world and more! When:  Fans attempt to unlock the vault: Thursday, October 16, 2025 – Saturday, October 18, 2025 Vault is unlocked: Sunday, October 19, 2025, with a 24-hour sweepstakes entry window at LEGO.com/CodeBreak Where: Gaslamp Park in the Downtown San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, across the street from the Convention Center. LEGO on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of "JAWS" with a special evening featuring Wendy Benchley, ocean advocate and wife of the late JAWS author Peter Benchley. Enjoy a lively reception with light refreshments, a sneak peek at the newly released JAWS@50 documentary — including never-before-seen footage — and a candid conversation about how the film helped shape public perception of sharks and catalyzed global marine conservation efforts. Following the talk, Benchley will be joined by renowned shark researchers Dovi Kacev and Brendan Talwar from Scripps Institution of Oceanography for a thought-provoking panel discussion about shark science, ocean storytelling and what lies ahead in the fight to protect these vital apex predators. Visit: https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/events/jaws50-conversation-wendy-benchley Birch Aquarium at Scripps on Instagram and Facebook Scripps Institution of Oceanography on Instagram and Facebook

Get ready to PARTY with a PURPOSE as Mavericks Beach Club is hosting the 10th Annual San Diego Fire Department Mustache Madness, in support of FirefighterAid for cancer prevention. The fundraising event takes place on Thursday, October 30 from 5 p.m. - 11 p.m., and is Stranger Things themed! Join in for a mustache competition, raffles, silent auction, drink specials, and a live concert performance from Hairforce. Halloween costumes are encouraged, and tickets, with 100% of the proceeds donated to support FirefighterAid, can be purchased here - https://maverickssd.ticketsauce.com/e/mustache-madness-10/tickets FirefighterAid on Facebook

Join us, October 25, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m., for a special evening celebrating the San Diego Watercolor Society’s 45th International Exhibition — a record-breaking showcase that many are calling the finest collection of watermedia art ever presented in our gallery. Whether this is your first visit or a return to consider your favorite pieces once more, come immerse yourself in the luminous world of contemporary watermedia. 30% of painting proceeds benefit SDWS programs! Live Painting Demonstrations: Our I-Show Director has invited three of the show's award-winning artists to share their creative process throughout the evening. You’ll also have the chance to meet many of the exhibiting artists, hear the stories behind their work, and connect with fellow art enthusiasts and collectors. The exhibition closes October 31, with many featured pieces already destined for private collections — so don’t miss this final opportunity to see the entire show together in one place! For questions or private viewing arrangements outside of gallery hours, please contact: Joe Gass, I-Show Director IShowDirector@sdws.org | 314-315-3926 Visit: https://www.sdws.org/shows.php?ID=39 San Diego Watercolor Society on Instagram and Facebook

Dr. Fernando León García, president of the CETYS University System in Baja California, Mexico, will host a Town Hall directed at the CaliBaja binational community, to report on the university's international programs, and their impact on higher education students in San Diego and Baja California. CETYS University on Facebook / LinkedIn

In an era of rising political polarization and identity-driven conflict, how resistant is the United States to the threat of genocidal violence? What lessons can be drawn from societies that have experienced genocide—and how might deep-rooted cultural narratives around honor, rage, and revenge make even established democracies vulnerable? Join the San Diego World Affairs Council (SDWAC) and the SDSU Centers for Human Rights and War and Society for a vital conversation with Professor Alexander Hinton, a leading expert on genocide, cultural violence, and white power movements in the United States. Hinton is a Distinguished Professor of Anthropology, Director of the Center for the Study of Genocide and Human Rights, and UNESCO Chair on Genocide Prevention at Rutgers University. His recent book, "It Can Happen Here: White Power and the Rising Threat of Genocide in the US", explores how seemingly stable societies can spiral into violence. The discussion will be moderated by Grace Cheng, Founding Director of the Center for Human Rights at the College of Arts and Letters at San Diego State University. This event confronts difficult but necessary questions about the fragility of democracy, the power of ideology, and the warning signs we must not ignore. Free to the public, pre-registration required. Visit: https://sdwac.org/event-6263991 San Diego World Affairs Council on Instagram and Facebook