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Beautify your space with plants that invite butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators! You can create a vibrant, welcoming, and colorful habitat for pollinators at home. Whether you're new to gardening or full of experience, this Fall workshop will equip you with the knowledge and practices to plan for Spring blooms! Join Solana Center Senior Environmental Educator, Jennifer Galey, and learn all about: - Key plant choices to attract specific pollinators & why native plants are especially beneficial - The important sources to provide for pollinators (food, shelter, water, and host plants) - Best methods for irrigation, watering, alternatives to pesticides and fertilizer, and how 'living soil' benefits your garden's ecosystem Solana Center for Environmental Innovation on Facebook / Instagram

Researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography make robots that monitor the world’s oceans. Federal funding for the program is about to end.

The Midnight Pine, founded by Shelbi Bennett and Alfred Howard in 2011, will perform its second album in its entirety Friday at the Music Box.

Sunday, September 27, 2026 No experience necessary. Age 15+ welcome! An ancient and eco-centered craft, Natural Dyes are a place to connect with the beauty and bounty of our planet’s rich offerings while creating with color and using our hands and minds to refresh our homes, wardrobes and to create one-of-a-kind palettes. In this hands-on workshop students will learn the entire process of natural dyeing while incorporating creative design elements through resist dye methods of Shibori. Each student will Shibori and hand-dye three natural fiber silk &/or bamboo scarves or squares to take home or gift to loved ones. If you’ve ever looked into using Natural Dyes, you may have been intimidated by the many facets of the process. We’ll cover them all–scour, mordant, preparation of natural dye, basic Shibori dye resist methods, natural dyeing & finishing–in great detail so you can get to creating with natural color today. All materials included. Students will receive an ‘Intro to Natural Dyes’ booklet that covers the entire process in detail, three natural fiber scarves to dye and Shibori, and samples from the dye pots. Students are also invited to bring one or two small glass jars (may be used/cleaned jars or new ones–no plastic containers as dye will be hot!) to take home dye at the end of class to continue to explore and experiment at home. Mordant will be on-hand for $10-12 if students would like to purchase for future home-use. • Military, first responders discounts

Visiting Artist Shareout: Melanie Taing Join us on Saturday, July 11 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at Revision La Mesa for an afternoon of storytelling, creativity, and community with visiting artist Melanie Taing (@olliepotstudios). Melanie's work explores personal and generational healing through clay, drawing on her Cambodian, Thai, and Chinese American heritage, tea culture, herbalism, and the belief that art and community can be powerful tools for connection and care. After developing chronic migraines and other disabling health conditions in 2022, Melanie found healing and resilience through Traditional Chinese Medicine, tea-making, and ceramics, with pottery becoming a space for creativity, reflection, and restoration. From 1 p.m. – 2 p.m., Melanie will share stories about her artistic practice, cultural heritage, disability journey, and the ways creativity, community, and care have shaped her work. From 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., participants are invited to create their own ceramic coasters inspired by Melanie's signature vinyl resist technique, which she uses throughout her work, including pieces from her Amrita collection and playful pop-culture-inspired ceramics. - Open to all - Drop-in, no RSVP required - Free to try, $10 to have your piece fired At Revision, our goal is to connect and center disabled artists through storytelling, community building, and creative practice. We're honored to welcome Melanie and celebrate the ways art can help us heal, connect, and imagine new possibilities together. Revision La Mesa, 8691 La Mesa Blvd Saturday, July 11 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. This program was made possible by funding from the Foundation for Developmental Disabilities (@foundationfordd), a a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation dedicated to creating opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) and their families in San Diego and Imperial Counties. Revision Creative Workspace on Facebook / Instagram

What would happen if a weaponized pathogen was inadvertently released on the world? A new book from best-selling author and investigative journalist Annie Jacobsen asks that question in "Biological War: A Scenario."

Metal artist Michael Leaf transformed the museum’s exterior walls while making the first piece of a “grand, outdoor sculpture garden.”

Artists create, even during times of chaos. In response to Trump policies and ICE's incursions, arts organizations are leaning in to new ways of fostering community in ways large and small.

Surf Lounge Fest is a celebration of music, art, surf culture, and the San Diego community. What started as a backyard party behind a local surf shop is growing into a one-night music and arts festival at The Soap Factory in Barrio Logan. Catch live performances from Summer Salt, Tropa Magica, Couch Dog, Bēd, and Three Legged Dog, plus vinyl DJs, tattoos, local artists, vendors, drinks, and more. Come experience a night of great music and creative San Diego culture while supporting independent musicians, artists, and local businesses. Saturday, September 19, 2026 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. The Soap Factory, Barrio Logan 21+ Tickets available now at Surf Lounge Repeat. Surf Lounge on Instagram

A pair of wildly different but equally engaging films open this weekend at Digital Gym Cinema.