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Club Kokomo Spirits is bringing the heat to San Marcos with an electrifying Bartender Battle at Draft Republic. On October 6, some of San Diego’s most talented bartenders will face off in a high-energy showdown that celebrates creativity, craft, and community. With spirits flowing, bowling rolling and cocktails shaking, this is more than a competition—it’s an evening of flavor, flair, and fun. What to Expect: Kick off the night with Happy Hour Bowling from 5–7 p.m., then grab a front-row seat as the competition begins: - Round 1 – Stirred, Not Shaken 8 bartenders bring their best stirred cocktail. - Round 2 – Straight Shots 6 bartenders battle it out with spirit-forward shots—no mixers allowed. - Round 3 – Reimagined Classics 4 bartenders take tiki and timeless cocktails to new heights. - Final Showdown – Secret Ingredient Cocktail 2 bartenders, 1 mystery ingredient, unlimited creativity. All night long, Draft Republic’s bartenders will be serving Happy Hour-priced drinks and bowling, so the crowd can sip and play while the action unfolds. Price: Free to enter! Happy Hour pricing for drinks and bowling all evening. Venue and Address: Draft Republic San Marcos | 255 Redel Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078 Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. A Toast to Community: This Bartender Battle carries a special purpose beyond the competition. A portion of the day’s beverage sales will be donated to support CRG’s Bar Development Manager, Julio Medina, as he undergoes treatment for cancer. We invite you to join us in standing by a cherished member of our community. Club Kokomo Spirits on Facebook / Instagram

In-person, free event! To register and for more information, visit: https://obosdjamesmcbrideevent.eventbrite.com Please join KPBS and our community partners for a special in-person event with James McBride, author of our 2025 One Book, One San Diego adult selection, "Deacon King Kong." The Belly Up venue is exclusively for individuals who are 21 years of age or older. Please remember to bring a valid ID with you as the venue strictly enforces age verification for entry. Event Schedule: Doors Open: 6:45 p.m. Author Talk with Q&A: 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Book Signing*: 8:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. *Book signing will be first come, first served as time allows. The Belly Up is proud to be handicap accessible, ensuring that all our patrons can enjoy our shows comfortably. If you require accommodations, please email jmdean@kpbs.org in advance of the event. One Book One San Diego is funded by the Linden Root Dickinson Foundation, the Seth Sprague Educational and Charitable Foundation, the Frieda Berlinski Foundation, the Payne Family Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, the City of San Diego, and Lloyd Pest Control. A big thank you to the Belly Up for hosting this year's One Book, One San Diego Author Event!

Rafael Payare, conductor Matthias Goerne, baritone San Diego Symphony Orchestra Mahler: Selections from The Boy's Magical Horn (Des Knaben Wunderhorn) Bruckner: Symphony No. 4 in E-flat Major, WAB 104, “Romantic” Few literary works had as significant an influence throughout the 19th century as "The Boy's Magical Horn" (Des Knaben Wunderhorn); its mix of everyday experience and the supernatural and bizarre were a perfect match for the Romantic movement. Mahler, one of the greatest songwriters of all time, used these texts as the basis for his own creation, evoking the lives and feelings of ordinary people in extraordinary times. (Of the dozen or so songs that Mahler orchestrated in this collection, six of them will be heard on this concert: "Rheinlegendchen," "Wo die schönen Trompeten blasen," "Das irdische Leben," "Urlicht," "Revelge" and "Der Tambourg’sell".) Bruckner’s spacious symphonies are filled with images of the countryside and high mountains of his native Austria; his Symphony No. 4, “Romantic” is especially loved for its magnificent writing for the horns, using these instruments to suggest wild huntsmen riding across a landscape. Gustav Mahler's beautiful melodies evoke the lives and feelings of ordinary people in extraordinary times. Mahler’s much-loved teacher was Anton Bruckner, whose gloriously spacious symphonies are filled with images of the green countryside and high mountains of his native Austria. Visit: https://www.sandiegosymphony.org/performances/where-the-shining-trumpets-blow/ San Diego Symphony on Instagram and Facebook

Two Performance Times: 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Nathalia Palis, host and performer San Diego Symphony wind quintet: Lily Josefsberg, flute Andrea Overturf, oboe Max Opferkuch, clarinet John Degnan, French horn Leyla Zamora, bassoon Stephanie Leavell: “Say Hello (From Your Head to Your Toes)” Denes Agay: Polka from Five Easy Dances arr. Clark Cothern: “The Itsy Bitsy Spider” Ravel (arr. Frank Morelli): "Little Tom Thumb" from Mother Goose Suite Mendelsson (arr. Jack Marquardt): Scherzo from A Midsummer Night’s Dream Mozart (arr. Eberhard Ramm): Variations on “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” Ferenc Farkas: "Ugrós (Leaping Dance)" from Early Hungarian Dances Stephanie Leavell: “We Have to Say Goodbye” Take a musical journey into the whimsical world of Mother Goose with the lively sounds of a woodwind quintet! Featuring the flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon and horn, this enchanting performance introduces young listeners to a colorful palette of melodies and playful characters. With music that twirls, soars and sparkles, kids will love discovering how each instrument tells its part of the story. Perfect for curious minds and little explorers! Visit: https://www.sandiegosymphony.org/performances/mother-goose-winds-sk/ San Diego Symphony on Instagram and Facebook

Alisa Weilerstein, cello Project Creator: Alisa Weilerstein Director: Elkhanah Pulitzer Set/Lighting Designer: Seth Reiser Costume Designer: Molly Irelan Artistic Producer/Advisor: Hanako Yamaguchi In Alisa Weilerstein: "Fragments 4 – Labyrinth", the fourth installment of this groundbreaking performance series for solo cello performed by Alisa Weilerstein, new works are woven together with Johann Sebastian Bach’s fourth cello suite, responsive lighting and scenic architecture, inviting audiences into an immersive, multisensory experience. Composers featured in this edition of the "Fragments" Series include Courtney Bryan, Gabriel Kahane, Matthias Pintscher, Missy Mazzoli, Paul Wiancko and of course Johann Sebastian Bach. Please note: The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this program. Visit: https://www.sandiegosymphony.org/performances/weilerstein-fragments-4/ Alisa Weilerstein on Instagram and Facebook

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Get your first look at this year’s Frequency Vocal Jazz Ensemble! This preview concert will prepare the choir to travel to San Luis Obispo to perform at the Cuesta College Vocal Jazz Festival in November. The repertoire will be presented by the full choir and selected soloists. Directed by Matt Falker. Visit: https://miracostatheatre.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=2600

Creative Connections: SEL Through Contemporary Art with the ArtReach Learning Portal In this hands-on professional development workshop, educators will learn two creative projects, based on contemporary art practices, that integrate Social Emotional Learning (SEL). Participants will explore how these art forms can encourage self-expression, emotional processing, and social connection in the classroom. The session will also introduce the ArtReach Learning Portal, offering resources and tools to support SEL-focused art education. Educators will leave with ready-to-implement projects and access to a rich digital platform for continued learning and inspiration. This professional development workshop will focus on strategies art educators can use to incorporate contemporary artists into their lesson plans and to strengthen their confidence in speaking to and teaching from contemporary art. Focusing on artists from California, the San Diego/Tijuana border region, and arts resources within San Diego County, this workshop will provide culturally relevant touchstones for lesson development that reflect the intersectional identities of San Diego students. The session will provide hands-on art making activities that can then be applied directly in classrooms. In addition to supporting culturally responsive curriculum and contemporary arts focus, the lessons will also promote social emotional learning (SEL) by engaging the 5 SEL competencies of CASEL 5. Participants will walk away with resources, strategies, and lessons to immediately implement in their classrooms. All lessons are supported by the National Core Arts Standards. ArtReach: Website / Facebook / Instagram