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Join Women’s Empowerment International (WE) for an afternoon celebrating women’s strength and resilience at the Empowered WE Rise Fall Fundraiser on Sunday, October 15, 2023, in the beautiful Torrey Pines area at The Alexandria. Tickets include: delicious food by renowned, on-site restaurant, Farmer & The Seahorse, and drinks; live music; access to the Maker Fair with local women entrepreneurs from WE-supported grant partner programs; silent and live auctions; and, an inspiring program including a keynote by Maya Madsen, founder and CEO of Maya's Cookies, America's #1 Black-owned, vegan gourmet cookie company. For more information, tickets, and sponsorship opportunities, visit here. All event proceeds benefit WE grants distributed to our partner programs in San Diego and internationally, supporting economic empowerment programs for women experiencing poverty. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter

The new lane is intended to improve efficiency and reduce wait times and related emissions for cross-border freight.

Filmmaker Brandon Cronenberg shares DNA with his famous father, David Cronenberg, but also proves to have his own unique cinematic voice.

From the organizers: COLLABORATIVE POETRY: CONNECTION AND RECONNECTION Join us for a wholesome and fun evening of poetry, live music, arts & crafts, and free dinner! Explore the wonders of Mad Libs-style communal storytelling, where the audience and artist can connect with each other and create a new poem in realtime, together. Guest artists: Poetry by Gill Sotu Word Up! Creator and Host Laura Zee Music & Sound by Miki Vale Visual Art by Isabel García Also featuring: Ric Scales Valeria Vega This event is FREE and great for families, first dates, and making new friends. Make sure to RSVP here. Related links: The Old Globe Arts Engagement website | Instagram |Facebook

Known for their dramatic blend of rock and electronic music with orchestral arrangements, The Airborne Toxic Event joins the San Diego Symphony in an electrifying concert you won't want to miss! The Airborne Toxic Event skyrocketed to popularity with the gold-selling single "Sometime Around Midnight" from the band’s self-titled 2008 debut album, a song which spent a staggering eight weeks at #1 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Chart. Since then, The Airborne Toxic Event has played a diverse spectrum of concerts, from performing with the San Francisco Symphony and Colorado Symphony at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre, to playing at the Coachella and Lollapalooza music festivals. Lead singer and songwriter Mikel Jollett’s New York Times bestselling memoir Hollywood Park was released in 2020 to critical acclaim from the Wall Street Journal, NPR and even Oprah’s O Magazine naming it one of their memoirs of the year. In Hollywood Park, Jollett chronicles his extraordinary personal journey, from his early childhood in one of the most infamous cults of the 1970s, through a childhood of poverty and emotional abuse, before finding his voice as an artist amidst the confusion of an adult life spent nursing the wounds of childhood, and the redemption which came from looking inward and an acceptance of self and the fierce love of family. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Firefighters are still working to extinguish a wildfire in the Potrero area. The blaze has burned 400-plus acres and is 10% contained as of Friday.

Don’t Miss North County's ONLY Vegan Night Market! Over 30 vendors including pizza, burgers, donuts, noodles, tacos, sushi, wings, dumplings, nachos and so much more! Vegan Food Popup is a FREE event that showcases the best plant-based food in SoCal, featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors from San Diego, Orange County and LA. In between bites, attendees can shop a select group of vegan-friendly products and services. The Vista Vegan Food Popup is located at the Local Roots Boochyard, the perfect evening destination for families and friends to gather and enjoy food, drinks and entertainment. This beautiful indoor & outdoor venue features several seating areas, billiards and other games. There is a free parking lot onsite and free street parking nearby. Live Music | Family-Friendly | Dogs Allowed | Free Parking Click here to view a full list of vendors and locations!

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents “Grey Matters, an Art Exhibition,” juried by award-winning artist, Drew Bandish. The water-based media exhibition runs Aug 4-27, 2022 at our Gallery in The ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. The Opening Reception is Friday, Aug 5, 5-8pm with over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The Gallery is open Thursday - Sunday, 11a.m. – 3 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

On Tuesday, San Diego city officials called for a stepped-up enforcement of the law.

Everyday people across the country skip medical care because of cost. Those who do seek medical help may end up with a balance they can’t pay off. That debt can hurt people’s credit scores, resulting in long-term financial burdens.