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The Museum blooms, the garden glows, and the plaza sparkles with joie de vivre! Bloom Bash is the radiant late-night fête that kicks off the Art Alive weekend, dazzling with the bohemian glamour of Toulouse-Lautrec’s Paris and the electric spirit of the Moulin Rouge. A celebration where art, music, and revelry collide, this unforgettable soirée brings together le Tout-Paris for a night of pure enchantment. Guests will indulge in exquisite cuisine and craft cocktails, discover immersive art experiences and captivating performances, and dance until midnight in true Parisian style. Bloom Bash 2026 also offers an exclusive first look at the spectacular Art Alive floral creations throughout the Museum, blooming with Parisian allure. The San Diego Museum of Art on Instagram / Facebook

Iona became the first singer to win the coveted title of Musician of the Year at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. She is a fierce advocate for the official recognition of the Scots Language, leading a successful campaign to pressure Spotify into recognising Scots and add it to its list of languages. Honoured at the Scots Language Awards with the title of Speaker of the Year in 2021, Iona performs both folk and pop songs in the Scots language, remaining true to her rooting in tradition. Visit: https://www.houseofscotland.org/ Iona Fyfe on Facebook / Instagram

Israel's military said it had begun a "broad wave of strikes" in Tehran on Wednesday morning. U.S. officials touted early gains, while Democrats warned the war could widen.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE! Comedy Improv w/PRN Every 2nd Friday @8 p.m. at The Merc in Temecula! (It’s) FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE! Improv Theater with PseudoRandomNoise! Improvisational Theater at Its Finest! Featuring SoCal’s premier highly audience interactive improvisational theater troupe PseudoRandomNoise and our very special guest - YOU! You write! You direct! You STAR! Maybe even sometimes with other special guests! Unique Shows Each Night from one of our HIT shows (VS! Game Night! IMPROVacations! Sketchy! Rolling Thunder!) which erupt for a hilarious and engaging night that’s always different! Never repeated! Tickets are $20 per show or $35 for 2 through The Merc at: https://tickets.temeculatheater.org/default.asp?category=35 Want to learn more about PRN (shows, sponsorship, merch, auditions, future)? Please join our mailing list at info@pseudorandomnoise.com for future events and discounts! Even more at our website at: www.pseudorandomnoise.com! And please sponsor us so more folks can come see SoCal improv! And look forward to our NEW SHOWS "Melodrama!" and "RadioPlay!" as well as our big productions of The IMPROVed PLAY and The IMPROVed MURDER MYSTERY! Make it EASY to enjoy AND support the uniqueness of improvisational theater...be a PART OF IT with PRN and FNL! Make Some Noise! Courtesy of PRN Productions and Your Local Sponsors!

College admissions and essay expert, Eva Goetze of College Advising Boutique will share her top 5 secrets for crafting unforgettable personal statements. Perfect for students and parents, this free workshop will cover what colleges really want and real examples that got students into Yale, Brown, UCLA and More. Presented by Ms. Eva Goetze (Ms. G.) Founder of College Advising Boutique | Strategic College Consultant | Career & Major Specialist Eva Goetze, known to families as Ms. G., offers elite, personalized college advising for students of all motivation levels—whether driven or still discovering their path. With nearly two decades of experience mentoring teens and over a decade in high-level leadership roles—including former COO and three-time Chief of Staff in FinTech, AI, real estate, and marketing—Ms. G. brings sharp strategy and real-world insight to the college admissions process. At College Advising Boutique, she combines cutting-edge tools with a deeply personalized approach, guiding families through every stage: major exploration, college list development, essay editing, and application timeline management. Ms. G. stays on the pulse of emerging careers, trending majors, and competitive admissions standards, helping students prepare not just for acceptance—but for long-term success. Ms. G. is especially known for her essay expertise, having taught English in over four international countries and edited more than 20,000 essays and drafts. Her students’ essays have helped them gain acceptance to top-tier and highly selective schools, including Yale, Brown, Duke, Rice University, Tulane, Michigan State, Claremont McKenna, and all University of California campuses, including UCLA, UC Berkeley, and UC San Diego. Her approach empowers students to find their authentic voice, tell powerful stories, and submit applications that rise to the top. 📲 Follow Ms. G. on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube at @collegeadvisingboutique

Get ready to laugh out loud at Valley Center Comedy Night – the best local stand-up show in town! A laugh-out-loud night with headliner Connor Castello bringing razor‑sharp wit, wildly relatable stories, and punchlines you’ll love! Comedy Show in Valley Center Date: Friday, July 31, 2026 Time: 6 p.m. (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.) Location: 30801 Valley Center Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082 Get ready for a night of nonstop laughs and laid‑back energy as Connor Castello hits Valley Center! Whether you’re rolling in with friends, out on a date, or flying solo, this is your chance to unwind, meet new people, and catch top‑tier stand‑up from one of the sharpest voices around. Expect a lively crowd, great drinks, and the kind of jokes that stick with you long after the show. Come early, stay late, and make it a night you’ll be talking about all week! Featuring Connor Castello and other talented comedians! Act fast—tickets won’t last! Get ready for a night packed with laughs, drinks, and good company. Comedy, connections, and good vibes await—don’t miss out!

Join us for interesting and informative talks every Friday. At 1:00 - Dinosaurs of New Mexico with Andrew T. McDonald, Ph.D., Curator Western Science Center. Learn about the diversity of Dinosaurs in New Mexico & how that has impacted the history of Dinosaurs. At 2:30 - Equity, Equality and Opportunity with Wendy Stewart, MCC Faculty - What is the difference between equality and equity? Through stories, history, and examples from higher education, we'll explore fairness, opportunity, and how these ideas inform decisions at colleges such as MiraCosta regarding access, support, opportunity, and student success.

Opening September 25 from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. The San Diego History Center, in partnership with the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art, presents the exhibition "San Diego’s Lost Neighborhoods" at our Balboa Park museum. Using augmented reality, oral histories, and archival materials, the exhibition examines how discriminatory policies—including redlining, freeway construction, and gentrification—displaced communities and documents the human impact of that loss. Featured neighborhoods include Julian, City Heights, the Gaslamp Quarter, La Jolla, Chollas View, Southcrest, and MLK Way; the exhibition invites citywide reflection on this often overlooked chapter of our city’s past. Visit: sandiegohistory.org San Diego History Center on Facebook / Instagram

In this practical and engaging workshop, Author Success Coach Jessica Barna shares the five keys that help authors stop spinning their wheels, make meaningful progress on their biggest goals, and build momentum that lasts. Attendees will identify where they’re getting stuck, uncover the hidden obstacles slowing them down, and leave with greater clarity, confidence, and a plan for moving forward. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

For decades, the Tijuana River watershed has served as a vital ecological and community resource connecting communities on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. Today, however, the region faces a growing environmental and public health crisis as untreated sewage, industrial pollutants, and contaminated stormwater flow through the watershed and into coastal communities. The impacts are far-reaching. Beach closures, public health concerns, environmental degradation, economic losses, and strained cross-border relationships have affected residents, businesses, and ecosystems throughout the San Diego-Tijuana region. While the challenges are significant, they also underscore the need for innovative solutions, regional cooperation, and sustained binational engagement. Join the San Diego World Affairs Council for a timely discussion exploring one of the most pressing transboundary issues facing our region today. Poisoned Waters: The Tijuana River Crisis and the Future of Cross-Border Cooperation will bring together leaders and experts from both sides of the border to examine the crisis from environmental, public health, community, economic, and binational perspectives. Together, panelists will explore the root causes of the crisis, the impacts on affected communities, current efforts to address the problem, and opportunities for greater collaboration among government agencies, community organizations, researchers, and residents. The conversation will also consider what the future of cross-border cooperation can and should look like as the region works toward long-term solutions. As San Diego and Tijuana continue to grow as an interconnected binational region, the health of the Tijuana River watershed serves as a powerful reminder that many of our greatest challenges—and opportunities—do not stop at the border. San Diego World Affairs Council on Facebook / Instagram