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Art as an "anti-tribute" to a children's book; the power and burden of heirlooms; Asian American Dance Festival; Carnaval of New Latinx Musicals; Ess Whiteley's immersive sound art; soul music; Jesus Gonzalez in Jacumba; SummerFest finale and more.

A new California law makes it a crime to loiter with the intent to buy sex. Before it passed, critics warned of racial bias. San Diego police data might be proving that true.

Months after shocking sexual abuse allegations against deceased labor leader César Chávez came to light, the city of San Diego replaced signs on the former César E. Chávez Parkway.

Join us for the Athenaeum Art Center’s 10th Anniversary Party & Secret Sale, an evening celebrating 10 years of art, music, printmaking, and community in Logan Heights. Inspired by the traditional Wayzgoose gathering of printers and printmakers, the party will feature food and drinks provided by Alchemy—Choose Thy Poison, music, and a Secret Sale of more than 20 donated works of art. Artwork will be presented anonymously, with artist names revealed after bidding closes. Proceeds support the Athenaeum Art Center, helping sustain its print studio, classes, exhibitions, workshops, performances, and other programs. Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. $50 | Includes food + one drink ticket Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

We’re excited to share that Salt & Straw's beloved Apple Series is back, arriving just in time for the start of fall and peak apple season, reimagining the harvest through five distinct scoops of ice cream. Beginning this Friday, August 28 through September 24, head ice cream maker and co-founder Tyler Malek is bringing back four fan favorite flavors alongside a brand new creation, Salted Caramel Apple Pie. Flavor details are noted below, and the series is available at all local scoop shops, via nationwide shipping and on affiliate via Awin (sign-up link here). Guests who download the Salt & Straw app can also take full advantage of the “Order Ahead” feature to secure any of the above offerings, which allows them to skip the line by ordering their treats in advance within the app. Flavors in The Apple Series include: NEW! Salted Caramel Apple Pie – A brand new addition to this year’s lineup, bringing the flavors of a classic salted caramel apple pie to the Salt & Straw menu. Apple Cider Donuts – Royal icing ice cream studded with hunks of apple cider donuts and ribboned with cinnamon vanilla caramel. Apple and Cheddar Cinnamon Rolls – Bites of apple pie stuffed cinnamon rolls folded into sharp white cheddar ice cream and finished with a gooey cinnamon swirl. Vanilla Apple Custard Tart – An apple cider-spiked vanilla custard with housemade vanilla-apple tart bites folded throughout. Hoppy Apple Cider Sorbet (v) – Dairy-free sorbet made with dry-hopped apple cider – an homage to the Pacific Northwest’s annual apple and hop harvests. Additionally, as a part of end-of-summer celebrations, Salt & Straw is offering a Labor Day promotion from September 1st through September 7th featuring 3 Tacolates for $15. The limited-time offer gives fans an easy way to stock up on the cult favorite, nostalgic ice cream taco for any holiday weekend gatherings. Lastly, Salt & Straw is hosting an After School Happy Hour – From September 8 through September 30, Loyalty Members can stop by their local Salt & Straw shop between 3 and 5 pm for a buy one, get one ice cream deal, to enjoy a prime after school treat to kick off the new school year. San Diego Locations include: Little Italy, UTC, Del Mar One Paseo, One Paseo

"Sabor Del Barrio" is a one-day, self-guided celebration of Chicano food, culture, and community, right in the heart of Barrio Logan. Explore 35+ of Barrio Logan’s best restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops, breweries, and distilleries, all serving up bold flavors rooted in tradition, creativity, and culture throughout the historic Barrio Logan Cultural District. Stroll, bike, or hop on the free trolley shuttle as you taste your way through the barrio, surrounded by vibrant murals, outdoor public art, lowriders, street vendors, and the unmistakable energy that makes Barrio Logan unlike anywhere else. All funds are reinvested into the community! Support the Barrio and leave with a full happy belly. Your ticket includes: • A tasting at all 35+ participating businesses • Free entry to the Chicano Park Museum & Cultural Center, The Atheneum Art Center, Quint Gallery, and a tour at Tao Clay. • Free trolley shuttle service throughout the district Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026 Time: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Location: Barrio Logan Cultural District Price: Advance tickets: $40. Day-of tickets: $55 (if available) Come hungry. Leave inspired. Experience the barrio through its flavors. Tickets are limited. Grab yours before they’re gone! Visit: https://www.barriologanassociation.org/product-page/sabor-del-barrio-ticket Barrio Logan on Instagram and Facebook

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: "Alien Girls" at The Old Globe; Record Store Day; astronomy-inspired experimental music at Bread & Salt; alternative photography at Cannon Art Gallery; "Giants" at MCASD; Freak Slug at Soda Bar and more.

First, the fate of a residential campus for foster youth will come down to a vote by San Diego County leaders. Then, one North County city added a new ordinance regarding illegal fireworks with less than two months until the July 4th holiday. Also, we discuss changes in leadership and other key issues at San Diego County’s Department of Animal Services over the last year. And, a Barrio Logan icon is once again opening their doors for business.

Margaret Noble's "Drift" at the Timken; Twilight Poetry at Queen Califia's Magical Circle; Salvador González at Por Vida; "Arcadia" closing weekend; "Ni Mi Madre" at Diversionary; weird short films in North Park and more art in San Diego this weekend.

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Glass art by Indigenous artists at the Mingei; Gustavo Romero plays Liszt; indie and new wave at Soda Bar; spinning, weaving and blacksmithing in Old Town; Hitchcock at The Old Globe; Street Level in Oceanside; and fútbol on Chicano Park Blvd.