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Join award-winning Chef Spencer Hunter of Lia’s Lumpia on October 25, 2026, from 6–8 p.m. at the San Diego History Center for a Kamayan feast celebrating Filipino American History Month. A San Diego native and finalist on Food Network’s Great Food Truck Race, Chef Spencer honors his Filipino grandmother’s culinary legacy while blending it with his African American roots. He has taken first place for his Sisig Lumpia, cheffed for distinguished clientele ranging from corporate leaders to members of the British Royal Family, and continues to redefine what modern fusion cuisine can be. Kamayan is a traditional Filipino style of communal dining where food is spread across a table lined with fresh banana leaves and shared by everyone. Chef Spencer Hunter on Facebook / Instagram San Diego History Center on Facebook / Instagram

The acclaimed work from filmmaker Patrick Wang, featuring a remarkable performance from actress Tyne Daly, is the story of The Bread Factory, a community arts center in the small town of Checkford, told in two films. In part one, after forty years of running The Bread Factory, Dorothea (Daly) and Greta (Elisabeth Henry) are suddenly fighting for survival when a celebrity couple—performance artists from China—come to Checkford and build an enormous complex down the street catapulting big changes in their small town. "A Bread Factory, Part One: For the Sake of Gold" plays as part of our series "Intimate Epics: The Films of Patrick Wang" to celebrate the release of Wang's latest film, "A. Rimbaud." Separate admission is required for "A Bread Factory, Part One: For the Sake of Gold" and "A Bread Factory, Part Two: Walk With Me A While." Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

Create, Remember, Celebrate! Sunday, October 11, 10 a.m. - Noon Family-friendly! Ages 10+years are welcome, or 5+years with an adult! Join Ms Cristy, Mexican-American artist & educator, as she guides students in this hands-on, family-friendly workshop in preparation for Día de los Muertos. In this session, you will explore the beauty of this celebration while creating your very own mini ofrenda (altar). Learn about the meaning behind this tradition and immerse in its beauty creating papel picado, cempasuchil flowers, candles, and other special elements as you design your meaningful altar to take home. This workshop is a fun, hands-on cultural art experience celebrating love, family, and remembrance. No experience necessary. All materials included. Ages 10+years are welcome, or 5+years with an adult! This workshop is hosted by San Diego Craft Collective. For more free family-fun, please join us on Sunday, November 1st, for our all-ages Día de los Muertos Celebration. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • If this class is full of you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List.

HBO's series, which concluded Sunday night, focuses more on characters' internal battles than costumes and special effects.

Music. Community. Cardiff. Join us at Glen Park on October 20 for a brand-new community gathering celebrating music, local makers, great food, and the people who make Cardiff special. Enjoy music from Jesse Ray Smith. We’re bringing the community together for an evening in the park featuring live music, 10+ local artisans and makers, food delivery from restaurants in downtown Cardiff, and plenty of space to relax, connect, and enjoy the neighborhood. Shop Local with 10+ Artisans Discover unique handmade goods, art, crafts, and more from 10+ local artisans and small businesses. It’s a great opportunity to shop local, meet the makers behind the products, and support the creative businesses that make our community special. Whether you come with friends, family, or your four-legged companion, grab a blanket, settle in, and enjoy an evening under the sky as we come together to build community through music. Eat Local Order a picnic dinner for takeout or delivery from Besta Wan • Seaside Market • Best Pizza & Brew • Trattoria Positano + more Stay Until Sunset The evening will come to a close as the sun sets over Cardiff. Bring your blanket, find a spot, and stay awhile. Come for the music. Stay for the community. Cardiff 101 Main Street on Facebook / Instagram

Join Parkway Plaza on Friday, October 30, from 4pm-6pm for a fun, free, and family-friendly Halloween celebration at Spookfest! Kick off your Hallo-weekend with face painting, balloon arts, crafts, candy, character appearances and giveaways from See’s Candies, Five Below and more at El Cajon’s hub for community and shopping. This evening of festive fun doesn’t stop there – keep an eye out for a special trio of pop stars with a talent for hunting demons. This event is free and can make an RSVP on the Parkway Plaza website! Spookfest on Facebook

Thanks to funding provided by the California State Coastal Conservancy, The Hill Street Country Club has spent the last 3 months envisioning a new hotel concept connecting the regional art community to visitors and our local neighbors in North San Diego County. Join us at the Brooks theater to meet Hill Street’s founders, Marge and Dinah, and learn more about our building plans from architect partners Object Projects. Teaching Artist Lissa Corona will be on hand to lead participants in an art activity focused on local perspectives of Oceanside. Supplies will be provided and are yours to keep after the event. We’re excited to share what we’ve learned in our feasibility study and collaborate with you as we design our next steps. You can share your input online with our survey, available in English and Spanish. The Hill Street Country Club on Instagram

Tibetan Buddhist monk and internationally known artist Lama Tashi Norbu comes to Borrego Springs for four days of Tibetan art, teachings, food, and traditions. Experience sacred calligraphy, Buddha painting, sacred tattoos, a Dharma talk, traditional Tibetan momos, and more at Yellow Woman Ranch, October 24–27. yellowwomanranch on Instagram

A new pop-up art exhibit features tables that were transformed from torn-down sections of the Tijuana-San Diego border fence. Then, we preview a new immersive sound installation. And finally, your weekend preview.

The program brings together two audience favorites from Artistic Director Javier Velasco: the romantic QUE BONITO AMOR, set to a rapturous score of mariachi music, and the high-energy MAMBOMANIA, one of Velasco’s signature works. Together, the works showcase a side of San Diego Ballet that has become a hallmark of the company during its 37-year history: classical dance infused with the music, culture and energy of the region it calls home. “Día de los Muertos is a beautiful celebration of the people we’ve loved and lost, and these two ballets have always been deeply personal to me,” said Velasco. “Mambomania was inspired by my father’s love of mambo music, while Que Bonito Amor grew from memories of dancing with my mother to mariachi music. In many ways, these works have become my own altar to my parents, bringing their spirit back to me through music and dance.” QUE BONITO AMOR pairs ballet with the passion and romance of mariachi music, creating a colorful celebration of love and Mexican musical tradition. MAMBOMANIA turns up the tempo with Velasco’s exuberant choreography, blending the precision of ballet with the irresistible rhythms and energy of mambo. The performances also mark San Diego Ballet’s return to The San Diego Museum of Art following the company’s successful residency there during the Museum’s centennial season. “Experience – Día de los Muertos” is the first of three San Diego Ballet programs at the Museum during the 2026–2027 season. San Diego Ballet on Facebook/Instagram