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The SAMAHAN Filipino American Performance Arts & Education Center will present its 39th annual Philippine Cultural Arts Festival on the Presidents Way Lawn along Park Boulevard in Balboa Park at 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 22 and on Sunday, August 23. Admission is FREE. This beloved community Festival is made possible through generous grant funding from the Dr. Lolita D. Carter Endowment administered by the San Diego Foundation, support from the County of San Diego Supv. District 4, Community Enhancement Program, and contributions from individual donors. Dubbed SamaFest 2026, the festival is a family-oriented celebration centered on cultural heritage, vibrant entertainment and meaningful networking. Held at a strategic, accessible location in Balboa Park, the festival has consistently attracted a large and diverse crowd of park visitors over the years. It offers San Diego locals as well as tourists a welcoming opportunity to discover and appreciate Philippine culture and performing arts through traditional dances and live music. This two-day event showcases vibrant folk and ethnic dances from various regions of the Philippines, performed by the graceful dancers of SAMAHAN Arts and accompanied by the lively sounds of the SAMAHAN Rondalla, Kulintang and Gangsa (gong) Music Ensembles. Each dance and ethnic ritual is brought to life with colorful, beautifully crafted traditional and regional attire, specially worn for each performance. The festivities also feature mainstream entertainment, including contemporary dance numbers, vocal acts by local guest artists, and thrilling martial arts demonstrations. Adding to the experience are visual art displays by local creators, vendors selling handmade crafts, books, and unique goods, along with a mouthwatering selection of Filipino and Asian fusion dishes and desserts, including the ever-popular halo-halo. Samahan Fil-Am Performing Arts on Facebook / Instagram

Every room of the Marston House in Balboa Park tells the story of San Diego.

El Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas abrió rápidamente un nuevo centro de detención en una antigua prisión estatal de California el año pasado. Los detenidos ahora han presentado una demanda por falta de acceso a la atención médica.

Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with El Grito de Independencia at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido! Join Tierra Caliente Academy of Arts for an evening honoring Mexican culture, heritage, and tradition. The celebration will feature the Toque de Bandera, Himno Nacional, Juramento a la Bandera, and the traditional Grito de Independencia, along with live performances from special guests. Special Guests - Banda La Reina de SD - Los Cadetes de Santiago Avilez - LuMaya California Center for the Arts, Escondido on Facebook / Instagram

Dozens of people came together Thursday to speak out against recent immigrations arrests in San Diego they say are targeting the Haitian community.

San Diegans could get a little break from scorching temperatures through the middle of this week.

Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) and San Diego History Center are thrilled to present "Changing Terrain: Regional Artists Interpret Our Landscape," bringing together contemporary artists from Southern California and Baja to explore a region in constant transformation. Inspired by the exhibition presented at OMA and SDHC in 2013, this group exhibition revisits the evolving field of landscape art by Southern California-based artists more than a decade later and includes 11 artists from the original 2013 exhibition. Work by a distinguished set of invited artists is showcased along with exceptional works identified through a regional open call, highlighting the diversity of artistic voices redefining the landscape genre. Changing Terrain offers fresh perspectives on landscape, revealing how environment, culture, history, and community shape our evolving sense of place. Together, these works capture the beauty, complexity, and resilience of a border region where natural and human histories continually intersect. The exhibition opens to the public at the Oceanside Museum of Art and the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park on August 22. Curatorial Advisory Committee: Johnny Bear Contreras (sculptor and Kumeyaay public artist), Gabriel Boils Teran (visual artist and cultural agent), Katie Dolgov (Director of Exhibitions and Collections at OMA), and Tina Zarpour (Vice President of Community Engagement, Education & Collections at SDHC) To learn more about the exhibition at the Oceanside Museum of Art visit: oma-online.org/changing-terrain/ San Diego History Center on Facebook / Instagram

La administración Trump intenta mantener la capacidad de detención de inmigrantes en California a pesar de la oposición de los líderes demócratas del estado.

A loss of federal and local funding and grants has led to employee layoffs. But a group of former ICA San Diego employees said there’s another side to the story.

Join us for Passport to Wellness, a full day dedicated to restoring balance, reducing stress, and reconnecting with your mind, body, and spirit. Whether you’re seeking deep relaxation, new wellness practices, or simply a peaceful day surrounded by community, this experience is designed to help you reset and return to your daily life feeling refreshed, inspired, and renewed. Throughout the day, you’ll have the opportunity to explore immersive healing experiences, movement, music, and holistic wellness consultations led by experienced practitioners. Enjoy a special Sound Healing experience with Dezarie and Mariea Antoinette, along with mindful movement, yoga with sound bowls, Reiki, incense making with Lavva, and a Sacred Fire & Crystal Hologram Activation. Guests who would like to take their wellness experience a little deeper can book one-on-one consultations with practitioners specializing in health and stress, myofascial therapy, iridology, and cellular detox. These personalized sessions are available for an additional fee, allowing you to choose the services that speak most to your individual wellness needs. Nestled in the heart of Balboa Park, Passport to Wellness is an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and invest in your own well-being. Whether you spend the day exploring every offering or simply take time to rest and recharge, you’ll leave with new tools, meaningful connections, and a renewed sense of vitality. Explore. Heal. Connect. Thrive. We invite you to give yourself the gift of a reset because your wellness journey starts here. WorldBeat Cultural Center on Facebook / Instagram