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First, new details are emerging around May’s attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego. Also, San Diego County could start treating Mexican sewage that spills into the Tijuana River. Then, a bill to regulate how human remains are disposed might just be crucial to the future of the Midway Rising project. And, a new state law passed despite warnings of racial bias.

“Hushed Voices,” a solo exhibition by artist Alex Ayala, curated by Thumbprint Gallery and presented in the front main gallery space at Distinction Gallery, opens on Saturday, June 13, at 317 E. Grand Ave., Suite A, Escondido, CA 92025. The opening reception will take place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. as part of the monthly Second Saturday Art Walk in downtown Escondido, a community-wide celebration of local galleries, museums, and creative spaces. The evening will feature live music, with drinks available for purchase from Last Spot Bar, located inside the Distinction Gallery arts complex. The exhibition presents a new body of figurative works by Ayala, whose practice spans drawing and painting. Her work subtly and boldly distorts the human form, creating imagery that feels both emotionally familiar and visually uncanny. Since 2009, Thumbprint Gallery has built a reputation throughout Southern California for championing artwork that blends the offbeat, contemporary, and surreal. The gallery has become known for its strong curatorial voice and history of introducing emerging artists to wider audiences. For more than twenty years, Distinction Gallery has showcased contemporary work by both emerging and established artists, cultivating a worldwide reputation while remaining a cornerstone of the San Diego arts community. This collaboration brings together Thumbprint Gallery’s curation and Distinction Gallery’s legacy to spotlight Ayala’s latest work. Alex Ayala on Instagram Distinction Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

Join San Diego’s Left Coast Quintet for an engaging concert featuring the colorful sounds of the wind quintet! With a repertoire that ranges from classical favorites to film, Broadway, jazz, pop, and more, LCQ brings a fun and approachable energy to every performance. Come experience the versatility of flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, and bassoon live at Cuyamaca College on November 5! Left Coast Music on Facebook / Instagram

The San Diego Rodeo will return to Petco Park during Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend this January for the fourth year, despite ongoing concerns about animal welfare and a 2026 event that saw some sponsors back away from the event.

We look at how the Coronado Terrible Orchestra has created a space for adult musicians to grow. Then, San Diego Fringe is going global with the World Fringe Congress. And finally, we round it off with your weekend arts preview.

Power couple José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones are making MLB history.

Get into spooky season and write your own short horror story! Whether you’re new to the horror genre or wanting to sharpen your skills, this workshop will help you to haunt readers long after the last page. Through practical exercises and examples, you’ll learn how to: - Hook readers from the very first line with a compelling opening - Create atmosphere and sustain tension throughout your story - Build toward an ending that will deliver a lasting impression - Learn how to draw inspiration from various horror genres and tropes - Gain insight into the short fiction market, including submissions, editor preferences and common pitfalls You’ll leave with the outline and beginnings of your own horror short story, techniques to develop your tale, and a deeper understanding of the horror publishing space. Please note that you will receive your Zoom link via email 24 hours before the start of this class. If you enroll in this class less than 24 hours before it begins, please either send us a message or email us at programs@sandiegowriters.org to request your link. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a fun-filled celebration to launch this year’s Summer Reading Program: Plant a Seed, Read, where the focus is on how both reading & food can nourish our lives! 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.: Participate in a fun storytime with Ms. Maureen, Smile Dentistry, and puppets! 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Enroll in the Summer Reading Program. Meet 20+ amazing community partners. Enjoy crafts, games, & giveaways. Listen to musical performances by Bach to Rock & Bertrand's Music. Community Partners: American Red Cross, Bach to Rock PQ, Bertrand's Music & Lessons, Brain Balance, BrightLife Kids, Carlsbad City Library - Genealogy & Carlsbad History Division, Coastal Medix, Family Health Center Of San Diego, Feeding San Diego, Fresh Brothers, Girl Scouts, Healthy Adventures Foundation, Le Petit Patissier A Culinary Arts Lab For Kids, Papaya Veterinary Care, San Diego Archaeological Center, San Diego Chinese Historical Museum, San Diego Humane Society, SDSU - Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences, SLAM Summer Camp, Smile PHR, SPACE Lab - San Diego State University, Tree San Diego, Voltage Vipers FTC Robotics Team. Visit: https://sandiego.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=329900

Following a lengthy and at times combative process, the San Diego City Council will vote Tuesday on the fiscal year 2026-27 budget during a special session.

The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) will host its third EXPO Design Market in partnership with Mortis Studio and Kiku Room, on June 6 and 7. Taking place on Saturday, June 6 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sunday, June 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., EXPO is a two-day event series built to showcase the best of publishing, design, music, and community within San Diego and its neighboring communities across Southern California at a moment when access to arts funding and cultural spaces is increasingly uncertain. At its core, EXPO is an exchange of ideas, networking, and collaboration meant to encourage meaningful connection, and is guided by MCASD’s mission to inspire expansive thinking and an inclusive world through contemporary art. The weekend will be filled with goods for sale by local vendors, curated DJ sets, and thought-provoking artist talks. At a time when public investment in arts and culture faces mounting pressure, EXPO underscores the vital role of independent artists, designers, and cultural workers in shaping an inclusive and resilient creative ecosystem. Additionally, guests will enjoy 50% off gallery admission on both days, allowing them to view "Giants and Hometown Heroes" at a discounted rate. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram