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Ten years of Chicano Skatepark; a big night at Bread & Salt; Indigenous art in Escondido; an LGBTQ+ reading and dance party; COMPRESSED Zine & Music Fair; "Dear Evan Hansen" at Cygnet Theatre; Sidro Saturdays and more.

New research on ancient human remains suggests the habitual usage of betel nuts, a plant seed with mind-affecting properties that is popular in parts of Asia despite the health risks it presents.

Get ready for a pawsome time at PAWmicon 2026, where pets and pop culture collide for a fun-filled event! PAWmicon 2026 is back and better than ever! Join us at Balboa Park for a day of fun on the main lawn on Park Blvd. & presidents way- Located near the parking lot for the San Diego Air & Space Museum. Get ready for a paw-some time with your furry friends as we celebrate all things geeky and pet-tacular. Dress up your pets in their best cosplay outfits and compete in our pet costume contest. Enjoy vendors, and activities for both humans and pets. Don't miss out on this exciting event where pets and pop culture collide! To Enter the PawsPlay contest- animalcenter.org/pawmicon to register! Helen Woodward Animal Center on Facebook / Instagram

Every room of the Marston House in Balboa Park tells the story of San Diego.

Pianist Natasha Paremski opens the Intimate Classics season with a program of striking dramatic range. After making her Los Angeles Philharmonic debut at just fifteen, she went on to build an international career with major orchestras and concert halls worldwide. Her program features selections from Prokofiev’s "Romeo and Juliet," Chopin’s Sonata No. 2, and Mussorgsky’s "Pictures at an Exhibition." A formidable program to open the season. Tickets and season information: https://bit.ly/ccaeic2627 Save up to 25% with a three-or-more concert package: https://bit.ly/ic2627sub California Center for the Arts, Escondido on Facebook / Instagram

Grammy‑nominated guitar virtuosos Ardeshir Farah & Luis Villegas with their band of musicians. Live in Concert, San Diego Persian Cultural Center: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Move over, beach reads. With the fall equinox behind us, we can now curl up with cozy autumn books. There are new titles coming from Barbara Kingsolver, Chad Harbach, Jasmine Guillory and more.

Get ready for an unforgettable night of comedy as Jo Koy takes the stage in San Diego on December 10th! One of today’s biggest comedy stars, Jo Koy is known for his hilarious storytelling, high-energy performances, and his unforgettable takes on family, relationships, culture, and everyday life. From hilarious stories about growing up to the moments we can all relate to, Jo turns ordinary experiences into comedy gold. Expect a night filled with big laughs, outrageous stories, and nonstop entertainment. Whether you’ve been a longtime Jo Koy fan or you’re seeing him live for the first time, this is a show you won’t want to miss. December 10th San Diego, California Bring your friends, bring your family, and come ready to laugh! Jo Koy live in San Diego. One night, one stage, and a whole lot of laughs. Presale tickets are available now! General public ticket sales begin Friday, October 9 at 10:00 AM PDT. Jo Koy on Facebook/Instagram

Steve Hackman, conductor and creator San Diego Symphony Orchestra Steve Hackman returns to the Jacobs Music Center with a new orchestral fusion: SYMPHONYFUSE: Beethoven X Coldplay. The work merges two musical giants who explore universal and humanist themes, asking the question: Would Beethoven have found meaning in the music of Coldplay? That notion, perhaps odd-sounding at first, becomes much more compelling when considering the state of the 33-year-old Beethoven as he composed the Eroica: desperate to prove himself as Europe's preeminent composer, loving but not being loved in return, and despairing as he realized his hearing would someday leave him completely. The program tells this story by transforming the Eroica into a song cycle/oratorio, weaving Coldplay's melodies and lyrics into Beethoven's original score and pairing them based on context and meaning. Three world-class vocalists join the full orchestra, while composer-conductor Steve Hackman alternates between conducting and playing piano. Many of Coldplay's best-known songs are interpolated, including "Yellow," "Viva la Vida," "Clocks" and "The Scientist." Steve Hackman on Facebook / Instagram

NPR Music culture critic and reporter Rodney Carmichael ruminates on the latest in rap culture. This week: like-minded releases from Erykah Badu and Saul Williams, closure in the 2Pac murder and more.