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For decades, Ali Akbar has sold papers on the Left Bank of Paris. Last month, France gave the beloved 73-year-old immigrant from Pakistan one of its highest honors — and his neighborhood is cheering.

San Diego’s best night market. Presented by Viridian Productions and hosted at AleSmith Brewing Company on the 1st Friday of every month. Fun Games | Family-Friendly | Dogs Welcome Indulge in an epic assortment of eats and treats, including Pizza, Tacos, Sushi, Donuts, Chick’n Sandwiches, Dumplings, Mulitas, Potato Croquettes, Tamales, Noodles, Cinnamon Rolls, Cali Burritos, and so much more. In between bites, shop a curated selection of local products, crafts and services. The San Diego Vegan Night Market is located at AleSmith Brewing Company, an expansive indoor and outdoor venue that features several seating areas, fire pits, golf simulators, ax throwing and games. It’s the perfect spot to gather and share food, drinks and good times. Stop by the A Way Home For Dogs booth to meet adoptable pups and to learn about fostering and other volunteer opportunities. This is a rain or shine event. There is a free parking lot onsite and free street parking nearby. Viridian Productions: San Diego's Best Festivals and Markets Sustainable events that cultivate community and inspire healthy living. Featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors offering the most eco-friendly food, products, and services in Southern California. Since 2019, we have presented events across San Diego County, shaping a greener future through connection and local impact. Learn more: https://www.viridianproductions.com Viridian Productions on Facebook / Instagram

The United States Eventing Association (USEA) American Eventing Championships, presented by Nutrena Feeds, is coming to Galway Downs in Temecula, Calif. for the first time. Rarely held in the West, the competition will conclude with national titles earned by horse/rider pairs in every level of the sport. The public can attend this Olympic-level competition for free General Admission that includes all-day gourmet coffee, food trucks and a shopping fair, or upgrade to a VIP experience that includes a full breakfast bar, lunch with a carving station, all day refreshments, ringside and shaded seating. Event dates: August 27–31, 2025 (championship rounds peak Friday and Saturday, August 29–30) Event Schedule: https://useventing.com/events-competitions/aec/aec-schedule-of-events Galway Downs on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for largest juried fine art show in North County! Leucadia 101 Mainstreet Association presents the 19th Annual LeucadiART Walk on Sunday, August 24 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. With approx. 100 participating fine-artists, sculptors, potters, photographers, printmakers and handmade crafters, there is something for everyone to enjoy! Come join us for a day packed with art, music, culture and fun. This year's LeucadiART Walk will be a day to remember in celebration of supporting creativity, art and culture in our community. Our biggest family-friendly community event of the year, it brings approximately 8,000 local residents and visitors to enjoy and purchase fine art, experience art demos, entertainment, enrichment activities for kids, live music, and so much more! With Artist Plazas located along an almost one mile stretch of N. Coast Hwy 101 in Leucadia! Featured Artist Dallas Smith will host a live glass blowing demonstration, an Artist Plaza with art demos, live music and Black Plague Brewing Beer Garden at Leucadia Glass. Children's Artwalk will be hosted at The Brown Studio Beverage Partners Pouring at Swell Property Beer Garden: Duck Foot, Boochcraft, Ashland Hard Seltzer, Bambucha, Fox Point Brewing and RationAle Brewing (non-alc)... Free to the Public! Don't miss: - Free Hop on Hop off Open Air Trolley - Live Music & Entertainment & Art demonstrations - Children's Artwalk, Hosted at The Brown Studio - Two 21 + libation gardens with Live Music - Bike Valet Sponsored by Leucadia Cyclery 2025 Artist Plazas: - The Brown Studio/Leucadia Post Office - 1144 N. Coast Hwy 101 - Leucadia Art Gallery/Corner Frame Shop - 1038 N. Coast Hwy 101 - Surfhouse Hotel/Coffee Coffee - 970 N. Coast Hwy 101 - Swell Property Beer Garden - 914 N. Coast Hwy 101 - Leucadia Roadside Park - 860 N. Coast Hwy 101 - The Mudd House - 802 N. Coast Hwy 101 - Bambini Montessori School - 818 N. Coast Hwy 101 - Hamburger Hut - 588 N. Coast Hwy 101 - Coastal Animal Hospital - 434 N. Coast Hwy 101 - Keep Searching Surf Shop - 422 N. Coast Hwy 101 - Leucadia Glass - 396 N Coast Highway 101 Leucadia 101 MainStreet on Facebook / Instagram

The Gaslamp Artisan Market is a thriving outdoor-shopping event located on Fifth Avenue in the heart of the Gaslamp where shoppers will find hand-crafted treasures, art, jewelry and clothing every Saturday and Sunday. Visit: Gaslamp Artisan Market 2025

Mission Valley, an open-air shopping center located in San Diego, California, invites the community to its “Valley Vibes” summer concert series featuring a lineup of some of the area’s most talented musicians. With performances on Mondays and Wednesdays (5 p.m. to 8 p.m.) and Saturdays (3 p.m. to 6 p.m.) now through September 1st in the AMC Theatres Court. Artists include popular performers such as David Shyde, Helena Holleran, Whitney Shay, Rachel Jay, Kai Kalama, Jemille Vialet, Fredie Walton, Jesse Ray Smith, Lee Coulter, and more, each sharing their own unique styles of rock, pop, blues, contemporary, easy listening and jazz music. Retailer promos will be available during select concerts. August 2nd: The Heart Visit: https://www.acousticspottalent.com/event/mission-valley-heart

ICE officers held Viktoriia Bulavina for days inside the basement of a federal building downtown. We hear her story. Plus, food journalists share their suggestions for holiday food and drinks.

Let the holiday magic begin as Fallbrook Music Society presents "A Jingles and Jazz Christmas" featuring CAMARADA, with San Diego music icon Peter Sprague. The program features traditional holiday classics as well as Peter's spin on Vince Guaraldi's "A Charlie Brown Christmas" soundtrack. It's jazz. It's joy. It's the true meaning of the season - all wrapped up in one magical afternoon. Peter Sprague - guitar and arranger Beth Ross-Buckley, flute Tripp Sprague, flute and Saxophone Mackenzie Leighton, double bass Danny Green - piano Duncan Moore, percussion Alison-Adams Tucker, voice Visit: 'A Jingles and Jazz Christmas' Fallbrook Music Society on Facebook

Winter Solstice marks the longest night of the year and celebrates the return of the light as each day becomes longer until the Summer Solstice in June. As this long night approaches, we’ll gather to light our Solstice candles and write our way into the dark. Inspired by the spirit of the Winter Solstice and celebrations both ancient and new, we’ll explore legends and myths that surround the ancient festival and create our own celebration with ritual and writing. Bring your notebook or laptop for writing and a candle to light as your personal reminder of the return of the light. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-12-20-celebrating-the-winter-solstice-with-judy-reeves/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Celebrate Thanksgiving in style at the new Bonne Vie Brasserie & Bar inside The Westgate Hotel. Gather your favorite people for an elegant à la carte feast featuring a free-range turkey breast with sage gravy, haricot vert, and ginger-cranberry sauce - plus the full Bonne Vie dinner menu of seasonal entrées, sides, and desserts. Raise a glass to gratitude and good taste in one of San Diego’s most charming new dining rooms. Visit: https://www.westgatehotel.com/event/thanksgiving-dinner/ The Westgate Hotel on Instagram and Facebook