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Looking for a way to give back and celebrate the season with gratitude and connection? Share a meaningful experience with family and friends this Thanksgiving weekend. Join Zen Soul Balance and a group of talented sound artists and musicians for an immersive sound healing experience inside the breathtaking St. Paul’s Cathedral in San Diego. Set against the stunning backdrop of the cathedral’s architecture and candlelit ambiance, this wellness experience is a soulful invitation to slow down, reset, and reconnect with yourself in community. Experience the synergy of masterful sound artists, musicians, and healers as they blend crystal singing bowls, gongs, drums, didgeridoo, handpan, chimes, violin, and other therapeutic sounds to create a profoundly restorative journey. Cathedral of Light is more than a personal healing experience – it’s a call to community care. In support of our unsheltered neighbors, we’re hosting a donation drive to benefit Alpha Project for the Homeless, an organization dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and communities through work, recovery, and support services. Watch this video sneak peek! Want to make a bigger impact? Bring essential items to donate and receive priority seating at the event. See their wish list items below. Support Our Unsheltered Neighbors: As a thank you, guests who bring donations to support our neighbors transitioning from homelessness will receive early entry and priority seating. Your generosity will directly support Alpha Project’s mission to bring lasting change to the lives of those transitioning from homelessness in San Diego. Thank you for helping us make a difference! Zen Soul Balance on Facebook / Instagram

Salt & Straw debuts the Strawberry Pretzel Cheesecake Tacolate, a brand new flavor that joins the team’s growing suite of nostalgic, artisan ice cream tacos. The Strawberry Pretzel Cheesecake Tacolate marks the first line extension of the Tacolate since its launch last year, and is now available in the freezers, alongside the original Cinnamon Ancho Tacolate, of all Salt & Straw shops. San Diego Locations include: Little Italy, UTC, Del Mar One Paseo, One Paseo Both Tacolate flavors stand as elevated odes to everyone’s favorite childhood treat, and – in true Salt & Straw fashion – utilize innovative flavors and ingredients dreamed up by Co-Founder and Head Ice Cream Maker Tyler Malek. The new Strawberry Pretzel Cheesecake Tacolate is a twist on a classic and features a hand-pressed waffle cone taco shell, filled with strawberry ice cream made with ripe Pacific Northwest berries, dipped in a cream cheese white chocolate shell, and sprinkled with crushed pretzels. These sweet, salty, tangy tacos will be served alongside a silky, vanilla bean cheesecake sauce. “We’re obsessed with strawberry cheesecake in the Salt & Straw test kitchen, and the Strawberry Tacolate lets us take that combination to another level,” said Tyler Malek, co-founder and head ice cream innovator of Salt & Straw ice cream. “We pair fresh Pacific Northwest strawberry ice cream with cream cheese, white chocolate, and a salty pretzel crumble, all finished with a liquid cheesecake drizzle. The contrast of textures and flavors makes this one of my favorite creations.” Additionally, Salt & Straw is running a “Tacolate Tuesday” promotion across the remaining Tuesdays in October, where guests can buy one Tacolate and enjoy the second one for free. For more information and to find your local shop, visit www.saltandstraw.com and follow @saltandstraw.

From trees to breasts and fluffy sea creatures, there's a ton of great visual art to see around San Diego through the end of summer.

Give a gift that’s one of a kind this holiday season! Join us for the Blue Monkey Arts Holiday Show and Open Studio, Dec 5-6, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., rain or shine. Step into our studio and browse brightly colored, whimsical sculptures for home and garden, all handmade from recycled parts. Our large monarch butterflies, small butterflies, and saw blade flowers are crowd favorites, and we’ll have plenty of gift items to fill your list, too. Come meet the makers, wander the studio, and find something that makes someone smile. Blue Monkey Arts on Facebook / Instagram

The San Diego Arab Film Festival presents two films. First, at 6 p.m. is "Who Killed Alex Odeh?" In October 1985, Santa Ana, California was shaken by a brazen act of political violence when Palestinian American Alex Odeh, a beloved teacher and community leader, was killed by a tripwire bomb planted in his office. Despite substantial evidence and identified suspects, the case was never solved. "Who Killed Alex Odeh?" reopens the mystery, tracking a renewed investigation in real time as new leads emerge, long-buried records come to light, and the forces behind a political assassination are finally confronted. The second film, at 8 p.m. is "El Sett." Based on the real-life story of Umm Kalthoum, the greatest Arab singer the world has ever known. The film follows Umm Kalthoum as she takes to the stage one final time for her most important performance yet, one with the potential to heal a nation broken by the shadow of a great defeat. Arabic dinner is available for purchase starting at 5:15 p.m. For tickets go to sandiegoaff.org. San Diego Arab Film Festival on Facebook / Instagram

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

From the underground scene to your speakers, KCR College Radio presents Basement Beats. This series highlights local talent featuring live performances and interviews, all recorded and produced by San Diego State University students. Each episode is a deep dive into a unique, reinvented sound straight out of SoCal, bending genres and introducing you to unimaginable music. From folk to hardcore, we’ve got it all! Rediscover the classic genres you fell in love with through the new generation of talent. Enjoy the sounds and get to know the bands! Get up close and personal with these musicians from their early beginnings to the present day. Learn about the inspirations, their creative processes, and what drives them forward in this competitive industry. Basement Beats, in collaboration with KPBS, brings live music straight to you, followed by an intimate Q&A with the musicians. Enjoy these front-row seats as you listen in!

Golden State Ballet proudly presents THE NUTCRACKER at the Civic Theatre, featuring the marvelous choreography of Artistic Director, Raúl Salamanca! Step into a world of wonder as dazzling scenery and exquisite costumes bring Clara’s enchanting journey with her Nutcracker Prince to life. This beloved holiday tale is set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, performed live by the world-renowned San Diego Symphony. Prepare to be swept away by the magic of San Diego’s favorite holiday tradition—an experience you won’t want to miss! Run time: 2 hours 10 minutes, including one intermission. This season, we are also proud to offer three Family- and Sensory-Friendly Matinee performances designed to make the magic of The Nutcracker more accessible to all audiences. These performances are thoughtfully adapted for guests who benefit from a more relaxed theater environment, including young children and individuals with sensory sensitivities. Golden State Ballet on Facebook/Instagram

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