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Slow Fashion Day 2026 Sunday, November 8 · 12–8 p.m. · The Lane (900 Bayfront Ct, 2nd Floor, San Diego, CA 92101) · FREE Sewing is not dead! Join us for Slow Fashion Day 2026, a free community celebration of sustainable fashion in the heart of San Diego. San Diego was the first major U.S. city to officially proclaim a Slow Fashion Day, and this year’s event is bigger than ever - a full day of creativity, community, and rethinking the way we make and wear our clothes. Bring a piece of clothing to rework, repair, or swap! Whether you want to breathe new life into an old favorite or find your next treasure, there’s something for everyone. What to expect: - Designer’s Market curated by W8sted Heart, featuring local sustainable makers and artists - Slow Fashion Runway Show featuring new collections by Sew Loka and The Homegrown Project, plus a community Cut & Sew showcase, hosted by Ramel Wallace - Sewing Lounge with 35+ machines and an Embroidery Lounge - Upcycled sewing workshops led by celebrated designers Paul Chevallier (Toofbush) and Ashley Nell Tipton - Clothing Swap hosted by I Love A Clean San Diego featuring 200+ pieces donated by RE:UNIQLO Studios. Bring a piece to swap and take home something new! - The Solana Center hands-on crafting station and an interactive natural fiber and dye discovery activity - Live painting by Selena Idioma and Dentlok Angeles - Make-and-take craft stations featuring block-print patches with Arela (Rae) and felt button wallets - Live music by Vivi Nubes and Rhonda Glez, with DJ sets by Beazie Beats - Food and coffee available all day Come create your own iconic look, connect with your community, and celebrate a slower, more sustainable approach to fashion. Free admission · All ages welcome Presented with support from the California Arts Council, The Conrad Prebys Foundation, The City of San Diego, Dr. Bronner's, Dreams + Ducats, and The Clare Rose Center for Creative Youth Development. RSVP and details: https://partiful.com/e/tUMRailuIfpJdohIKqdw?c=BQRk7dP6 Sew Loka on Facebook / Instagram

Ages 10 - 13. No prior improv experience needed (No Class November 26) Learning improv is a powerful way for tweens to keep nurturing the vivid imagination of childhood while building on critical life skills of team work and adaptive thinking. connections through creative play! Instructor: Josh Rowland (he/him) is a longtime improv teacher and performer known for his energetic, playful, and supportive approach. He brings experience working with youth as a U13 soccer coach as well as teaching pre-school and volunteer work with school programs serving children in under-resourced communities. He brings an active, encouraging approach to his improv classes, keeping students moving, engaged, and having fun while building confidence, creativity, teamwork, and listening skills. All Mockingbird Improv youth program instructors complete background checks and are required to follow Mockingbird Improv’s youth safety policies and applicable California youth protection requirements. Mockingbird Improv on Facebook / Instagram

Let's Roll Bowling Tournament - A Night of Food, Fun & Purpose Supporting Free Tutoring and Homeless Programs of UPLIFT San Diego! Gather friends, coworkers, or family and join UPLIFT San Diego for an evening of bowling, great food, friendly competition, Silent auction, raffle prizes and community—all in support of our free Tutoring, Youth Services, and Housing Stability Programs, breaking the cycle of poverty with love in action,. Whether you're bowling for the championship or cheering from the sidelines, every ticket helps create brighter futures for local students and families. UPLIFT San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Whether your child or grandchild is a budding archaeologist or just eager to experience the past in a whole new way, our camp offers something for everyone. Get ready for a week filled with adventure, discovery, and endless fun! Space is limited to 30 campers per session. Sign up now and let the adventure begin! Our autumn day camp will take place the week of Thanksgiving. Choose individual days or choose them all! Ages: 7-12 San Diego Archaeological Center on Facebook / Instagram

Sign up and enjoy a daily chapter of Robert Louis Stevenson's "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," e-mailed straight to your inbox! In addition to each chapter, you'll find fun facts and deep-dives into the culture and history surrounding the book, the era and the author. Enjoy one of the defining books of the Gothic Horror genre. Join Gabriel John Utterson, a London-based legal practitioner as he investigates a series of strange occurrences between his old friend, Dr. Henry Jekyll and a murderous criminal named Edward Hyde. Parents: An older teen will likely have no qualms with the content, but a younger teen/pre-teen may benefit from exploring this text with a trusted adult.

TOAST is bringing The BEST of BREAD Tour BACK to ESCONDIDO due to POPULAR DEMAND! Last year this show SOLD OUT, so get YOUR tickets before it’s too late! “BREAD VIRTUALLY INVENTED soft rock in the early Seventies, and the group’s biggest hits — ‘Make It With You,’ ‘If,’ ‘Baby I’m-a Want You’ and ‘Everything I Own’ — remain staples on lite-rock radio.” – Rolling Stone Over their career, Bread scored 13 hits on Billboard’s Top 100! The two surviving members of Bread (David Gates & Robb Royer) are happily retired and enjoying their time with family and the fruits of their musical careers. Enter TOAST – The Ultimate Bread Experience who does everything possible to keep the legacy of Bread alive. With a surprising fidelity rarely heard from a live tribute band, their sound is often described as “spot on” to the original recordings. Audiences everywhere rave about closely their live performances sound like the cherished records they listened to back in the day. TOAST will take you on a journey back in time, engaging a spectrum of emotions; from the tender moments that tug on the heartstrings to the upbeat classics that compel you to jump out of your seat and dance. And when combined with truly timeless music, this concert will “rise” to the top as one of your absolute favorite concerts! Friday, November 13 @ 7 p.m. California Center for the Arts, Escondido 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025 TOAST- The BEST of BREAD on Facebook / Instagram

First, dozens gathered downtown as a form of peaceful protest to a recent ICE arrest. Then, a new study shows how even the slightest changes in our breathing can impact our brain’s activity. Also, we spoke with some locals about the owner of a market in Logan Heights after his passing. And, we share some events happening across the county this weekend.

Join the 58th Annual Bonita Holidays & Craft Show, October 22–24, 2026, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Discover unique holiday gifts while supporting local students and community nonprofits. Proceeds benefit Sweetwater Woman’s Club scholarships and philanthropic programs.

LAVEL launches its new Zumba® program in La Jolla with a free 90-minute Master Class on Saturday, October 17, at La Jolla Martial Arts on Girard Avenue. The class is led by Lavel Bryant, a U.S. Navy veteran with more than 14 years of experience teaching Zumba® and group fitness. Expect Latin and world rhythms with easy-to-follow moves. No dance experience is needed, and everyone can go at their own pace. Admission is free, but advance registration is required at lajollatkd.com/zumba. Bring a friend.

In a new graphic memoir, author Pedro Martín recounts his experience picking strawberries in California's Central Coast. Then, the Old Globe premieres "Begin Again," a reimagining of the 2013 film. And finally, your weekend arts preview.