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Get ready for an electrifying celebration of Lucha Libre, art, and culture on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Lucha Fest happening at The Soap Factory - a dynamic, family-friendly event bringing together the best of wrestling, art, music, food, and community! In collaboration with the Comic-Con Museum, Gray Area Foundation for the Arts, Museo de Lucha Libre Tijuana Mexicana, the Office of the Consulate General of Mexico in San Diego, USA, and Global Lucha, this special event marks the official unveiling of a large-scale mural honoring legendary luchadores. Experience the Excitement: Mural Unveiling - Celebrate the launch of a stunning tribute to Lucha Libre’s legacy. Live Lucha Libre Matches - Witness high-flying action from top luchadores from Global Lucha! Dj & Music - Feel the rhythm with beats that keep the energy high. Local Food & Craft Bar - Savor authentic flavors from Wet Tacos and Suncoast Pizza while enjoying the festivities. Family Friendly Activities - Fun-filled activities for kids. Lucha Photo Booth Fun – Snap pics and strike a pose with Lucha-inspired props and backdrops. When: Saturday, May 17, 2025 Time: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Where: The Soap Factory Address: 2995 Commercial St, San Diego, CA 92113 Tickets: This is a FREE EVENT Ages: This is an ALL AGES event with a family friendly atmosphere The Soap Factory on Facebook / Instagram

Journey through the history and geography of Mexico through music & dancing from two of San Diego’s finest mariachi & dance troupes! This Concert is to benefit: Friends of Friendship Park. Visit: https://www.bodhitreeconcerts.org/mariachi-folklorico Bodhi Tree Concerts on Facebook / Instagram Friends of Friendship Park on Facebook / Instagram

The Grammy Award-winning singer and musician had rigorous classical training. Now she's making music that crosses genres: "I've been inspired by Golden Age films, the va-va-voom of it all," she says.

Yiddish with Der Forverts: Intermediate Reading & Translation Course Join us for a 6-week online course designed for intermediate Yiddish students. In a supportive, pressure-free environment, you'll read and translate selected articles from Der Forverts. Led fully in Yiddish by Dr. Tetyana Yakovleva, this course helps expand your vocabulary and cultural fluency while deepening your connection to Yiddish-speaking communities. Date & Time: Tuesdays, October 21-November 25, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. PT Location: Zoom Early bird: $150 for 6 sessions (if paid before October 14) Student pricing available Instructor: Dr. Tetyana Yakovleva Register here: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/yiddish-with-forverts-class/ Special thanks to Der Forverts and Rukhl Schaechter for their support. Yiddishland California on Facebook

Zolna Yachts is launching Nerissa Sounds, an intimate live music series hosted aboard their 73-foot yacht, to celebrate the season. Created by husband-and-wife team Shari and Amos Zolna, the series is designed to feel like a “secret concert at sea,” with just 49 guests on board for each cruise. The series launches Friday, August 15, from 7 – 9 p.m., with an evening of live Latin jazz, a curated coastal dinner menu, and sunset views during the 2-hour cruise. Limited to just 49 guests, Nerissa Sounds offers a rare opportunity to experience intimate performances by local artists in an elevated setting on the water. The debut event will feature San Diego Music Awards-nominated saxophonist Charlie Arbelaez and his four-piece Latin jazz ensemble. In addition to the live music, guests will enjoy a Champagne toast, curated buffet-style dinner by chef Joann Stabile, and a full cash bar as they cruise past some of San Diego’s most iconic coastal views. Upcoming Nerissa Sounds Dates: Sunset Cruise & Jazz Party Aug. 15, 2025, 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday Brunch & Jazz Cruise, Aug. 31 from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Friday, September 12 – Evening Cruise Sunday, September 21 – Brunch Cruise Tickets are priced at $185 per person and are available at https://www.nerissasounds.com/.

In celebration of Jimmy Buffett Day and Margaritaville’s brand-wide Day of Service, Margaritaville Hotel San Diego is proud to host a weekend of community, music, and giving back through its Keep the Party Going campaign. From August 29 – September 1, the hotel will activate a series of fundraising efforts to support the San Diego Music Foundation, a local nonprofit enriching the region’s music community. The weekend kicks off with a benefit concert on Friday, August 29 at the hotel’s rooftop bar, 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar. This free event will feature live sets from musicians/bands, a travel-themed silent auction, and food and drink available for purchase - with a portion of the proceeds going back to the cause. Throughout the weekend, the celebration continues with the Keep the Party Going cup promotion, live music, and festive pop-up moments. Guests can enjoy donation-based ice cream carts, family-friendly activity stations, 5 p.m. rooftop cheers with complimentary margaritas, blender bike competitions, and more. Benefit Concert Highlights: Live performances by local artists (donation based) Silent auction featuring local experiences and travel items 50% of rooftop food & beverage revenue donated to the San Diego Music Foundation Interactive activations such as photo booth, stilt walkers, airbrush tattoos (donation based), and a Keep the Party Going photo activation Family-friendly, open to the public Weekend-Wide Fundraising Initiatives: Keep the Party Room Package: $5 per night donated from each qualifying stay Cocktail for a Cause: will donate $1 from each signature cocktail served in a commemorative cup Silent Auction: 100% of proceeds from August 29 benefit event auction donated All Margaritaville communities, properties, resorts, restaurants, destinations, hotels, and cruises are conducting a brand-wide Day of Service on Jimmy Buffett Day, August 29, and the following Labor Day Weekend. This initiative is to honor Jimmy’s legacy and the way he lived, dedicated to supporting others and uplifting his community, by supporting organizations around the world. When: August 29, 2025 | 4 – 8 p.m. Where: 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Rooftop, 616 J St, San Diego, CA 92101

This fall, we’re thrilled to announce a special Singer-Songwriter Concert featuring top talent straight from Nashville. Set against the sun-drenched shores of Mission Bay, this exclusive event brings some of country music’s most celebrated songwriters to San Diego for one unforgettable evening. These artists have penned chart-topping hits for stars like Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley, Megan Moroney, Bailey Zimmerman, HARDY, Jake Owen, and many more—now, they’re taking the stage themselves. Join us on Wednesday, September 4 at 6 p.m. as the sun sets and the stories behind the songs come to life in an intimate, bayside setting. Expect acoustic magic, heartfelt lyrics, and a whole lot of soul. Our famed singer songwriters cannot wait to take the stage! Join Ben Williams, Beau Bailey, Summer Overstreet, Carson Wallace, Meghan Patrick, KK Johnson, Cole Miracle, Will Weatherly and more. *Price includes tax. By purchasing a ticket, guests consent to photography for promotion use by San Diego Mission Bay Resort & Noble House Hotels & Resorts. Visit: https://www.missionbayresort.com/ San Diego Mission Bay Resort on Facebook / Instagram

Bazaar del Mundo’s Latin American Market features handmade textiles, pottery and jewelry for sale. Artists also demonstrate their woodcarving, painting and weaving skills.

A national survey of students, teachers and parents shines a light on how the AI revolution is playing out in schools – including when it comes to bullying and a community's trust in schools.

Kristina Douglass wanted to find out the truth about how past communities adapted to environmental change. Her revelatory work has earned her a MacArthur award.