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Fifth annual Valley Arts Festival! Spirit of the Valley: Kicha Nights, Coyote Dreams© A Celebration of a Luiseno Tribe, The San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians Valley Arts Festival (VAF) is an annual celebration honoring Oceanside’s first peoples—the San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians, part of the Luiseño nation (Payómkawichum, “People of the West”). Now in its fifth year, VAF highlights over 10,000 years of indigenous history, culture, and contributions, while supporting community education and cultural enrichment. A portion of proceeds benefits the San Luis Rey Mission Indian Foundation. We can't wait to see you at the fifth annual Valley Arts Festival on November 8, 2025! VAF 2025 is sponsored in part by Visit Oceanside. Visit: https://visitoceanside.org/events/valley-arts-festival/ San Luis Rey Mission Indians on Instagram

Nico Hueso received his Bachelor's of Music in performance from Kennesaw State University while studying under Atlanta Symphony violist Cathy Lynn. Mr. Hueso has also studied with renowned performers Helen Kim, Juan Ramirez, Francisco Caban, David Grimal, Elias Goldstein, and Henry Hutchinson. Hueso has participated in several prestigious music festivals including the Pablo Casals Chamber Music Festival in Prades, France, the Festival International de Huapango in Panuco, Mexico, the Programa Musica de Camera para Niños, FOSJA in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and the GMEA All College Orchestra 2011 as principal violist and soloist. Mr. Hueso has performed in master classes with the Ying Quartet, Eighth Blackbird, Pacifica Quartet, and Chilingirian Quartet, and he has been a finalist in the MTNA Chamber music competition. His extensive orchestral & chamber music experience includes performances at the Central Conservatory in Beijing, the People's Theatre in Xi'an, and for the Confucius Institute of China, along with the Atlanta Virtuosi, Albany Symphony Orchestra, Georgia Symphony Orchestra, Old Globe Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, Camarada Chamber Ensemble, the Athenaeum, Opera Neo, performing recitals at UCSD alongside Doctoral candidates, members of the San Diego Symphony, California Ballet, along with principal players of the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, Vienna State Opera, amongst many others. In addition to classical viola, Hueso freelances and records in multiple genres as a violinist, guitarist, & electric bassist; he has been a guest soloist with the rock band Kansas in 2011 for their Symphony Tour, has performed with Placido Domingo, rock band Disturbed, members of Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitclán & Nuevo Tecalitclán, tribute groups commemorating artists such as Otis Redding, and has collaborated with a number of up-and-coming pop and country artists, lending his skills as both a composer and studio musician. In addition to keeping a rigorous teaching and freelancing schedule, Hueso enjoys arranging, improvising and performing chamber music with his colleagues from Atlanta, San Diego, and Puerto Rico Symphonies. Nico Hueso on Facebook / Instagram

Skinshape is the studio project of British musician and producer William Dorey. Skinshape grew out of a love for old music and the way it sounded. The sound has roots in many genres, but in particular 1960s-70s Funk, Soul, Reggae, Psychedelic Rock, Afrobeat and Folk. He also played with the band Palace as bassist from 2014 - 2017, and is the co-founder of a reggae label called Horus Records. Visit: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/skinshape-sons-of-sevilla-belly-up-tickets/14284743?pl=bellyup&REFID=bupwebsite Skinshape on Instagram and Facebook

Zamrock, the Afro-rock genre that swept southern Africa in the 1970s, was born in the Copperbelt region of northern Zambia, and WITCH was at the center of it all. In the beginning, lead singer Emmanuel 'Jagari' Chanda and the band looked for a name to match edgy rock sounds coming from Europe and America. First they tried Kingston Market, which sounded too reggae-ish, then they tried Footswitch, but there was a local artist called Dr Footswitch, so they shortened it to Switch, and then finally WITCH. "The posters were handwritten," Jagari recalled, "so we would draw somebody on a broomstick." Hot out of the gate, WITCH signed to Teal Records and began touring in a truck with a canopy emblazoned with the words: "Trespassers will be eaten" The graphic artist who wrote those words also gave the band its enduring acronym: We Intend To Cause Havoc. Jagari recalls, "There was no hesitation. Everyone agreed" And the rest is history. Visit: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/witch-witch-sonny-the-belly-up-tickets/14294143?pl=bellyup&REFID=bupwebsite WITCH-We Intend To Cause Havoc on Instagram

Pretending Chrissie returns to The Bornemann with an electrifying new concert, The Inspirations and Collaborations of Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders. This one-of-a-kind performance shines a spotlight not only on the Pretenders’ legendary catalog, but also on the incredible guest artists who join the band for this special evening. Sharing the stage will be powerhouse performers from some of Southern California’s most celebrated acts: - Tony Rivas (Custard Pie) - Debbra Sweet (Cher’d) - Al Reed (Good Company) - Plus additional surprise guests! Together, they’ll channel the songs and stories that influenced and inspired Chrissie Hynde, bringing fresh interpretations to music from Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, Jimi Hendrix, Burt Bacharach, Juice Newton, The Rolling Stones, Robert Plant, Sam Cooke, and more. And of course, Pretending Chrissie will deliver the Pretenders’ greatest hits you know and love. This is more than a tribute—it’s a star-studded celebration of influence, collaboration, and timeless artistry, with every guest artist adding their own spark to Chrissie Hynde’s musical journey. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of music and collaboration at The Bornemann Theatre. Get your tickets now before they’re gone! Pretending Chrissie on Facebook / Instagram

The Oscars are Sunday and we are here to help you get caught up! We've assembled details and coverage for the 14 films nominated in six major categories — all in one place.

Close out 2025 in style at Escondido’s beautifully restored Ritz Theater with Countdown on Grand! Join us on Sunday, December 28 at 5:30 p.m. for an unforgettable evening of music on the last weekend of the year. Arrive early and join us for a festive cocktail hour in the Juniper Room at 4 p.m., featuring champagne and light bites to set the stage for a sparkling night ahead. If you loved our Cocktail Hour: Songs of the Rat Pack, you won’t want to miss this refreshed celebration. The evening features timeless classics from the Rat Pack alongside unforgettable hits by Ray Charles, Bobby Darin, Ella Fitzgerald, Michael Bublé, and more. This dazzling night of music will showcase powerhouse performances from Mel Collins, Michael Washington, Jim Graft, Patrick Barnitt, and the electrifying D. Ben-jamin Band. Celebrate the magic of live music, laughter, and community as we count down together to a brand-new year—right here on Grand Avenue in downtown Escondido!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 20, noon to 8 p.m. and be a part of the 43rd Annual Oktoberfest Fall Festival! An expanded and reimagined Oktoberfest 2025 awaits you this year, with more entertainment, activities and fun than ever! Indulge in traditional German Oktoberfest cuisine, join in activities and games for both kids and adults, enjoy live music from the authentic German band, Big Lucky, and do the Chicken Dance and toast each other with a hearty “Prost!” in our authentic German Bier Garten! This year we are serving an expanded selection of German Oktoberfest beers, along with a variety of wines. The Carlsbad Rotary Clubs' Oktoberfest on Facebook / Instagram

Between the final battle and some key needle drops, there was a little too much talking.

One of the most listened-to genres in the Americas, photographers and storytellers Karla Gachet and Ivan Kashinsky document cumbia in Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina and the United States.