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First, we looked into how much money the City of San Diego could be leaving on the table by keeping parking free at beaches. Next, members of San Diego’s Black Panther Party gathered to celebrate the life of one of their founding members. Then, former staff at a local art institution tell us there’s more to the story than funding cuts.

While the Chargers are now based in Los Angeles, thousands of fans still poured into the University of San Diego’s Torero Stadium to show their support at two training camps this week.

Meet The Nat's curator of invertebrate zoology and some of his amazing specimens.

Orchids & Onions: A 50-Year Report Card on San Diego Architecture Friends of San Diego Architecture will host celebration of the 50th anniversary of Orchids & Onions, San Diego's annual awards program. It honors the best in local architecture with Orchids, while other projects that come up short – they get Onions. Kevin deFreitas will share the podium with Mike Stepner, who joined other architects in founding the awards program in 1975. DeFreitas and Stepner will cover the history of O&O, the 50th anniversary gala, and the current state of design in the region. The program will take place at 10 a.m. October 17 at the San Diego History Center, Casa de Balboa, 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park. Visit https://friendsofsdarch.com/. Friends of San Diego Architecture on Facebook

Join us for a journey through the stars like never before as we take The Sky Tonight on the road to the Palomar Observatory! With a private tour of the Palomar Dome, an engaging lecture from a local astronomer, and stargazing from the historic Palomar Mountain, this is an adventure you won't want to miss. Transportation, dinner, and refreshments are included. Fleet Science Center on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for the Orchestra Tutti Gala Concert, featuring a World Premiere Performance with special guests Dominika Zamara and Robert Wetzel, alongside the Pacific Coast Chorale under the direction of conductor John Nettles. Enjoy an inspiring evening of music featuring works by Bellini, Mozart, Vivaldi, Gluck, Marcello, Bizet, Dowland, and Milan, including Marcello’s Concerto in D Minor, as well as special performances by Windscape and City Ballet Principal Dancers. Thank you for supporting Orchestra Tutti and our mission. Your support is invaluable in helping us continue to share exceptional music and artistic experiences with our community. Saturday, October 17, 2026 • 7 p.m. Mount Soledad Presbyterian Church 6551 Soledad Mountain Road, La Jolla, CA Tickets: $30

Come and celebrate Leiv Eeikson Day with The House of Norway at the International Cottages lawn area. We have kids' activities, a viking encampment, temporary rune tattoos, food and drink! Lots of fun!! House of Norway on Instagram

Join us for a festive morning of giving back to the Park. Costumes are encouraged, so grab your favorite Halloween look and help keep Balboa Park beautiful! Our Monthly Community Park Cleanups invite volunteers of all ages to care for the landscapes that make Balboa Park a shared civic treasure. From garden beds to pathways, these hands-on mornings strengthen our connection to the Park—and to one another. Forever Balboa Park on Facebook / Instagram

On November 5, Sound Praxis presents an evening of improvised music featuring Jakob Heinemann (LA) and Kate Mohanty (NY) playing solo sets and in quintet with Nathan Hubbard, Ryan Ebaugh, and Jonathan Piper, and the duo of T Putnam Hill and Dylan Lee Brown. Jakob Heinemann is a double bassist and composer based in Los Angeles. His practice draws on free improvisation, just intonation, and experimental sound, expressed through a broad array of mediums ranging from contemporary chamber ensembles to avant-jazz groups. Inspired by the possibility of creating complex soundscapes in collective frameworks, he’s interested in music as a communal experience, for both listeners and players. Deeply rooted in the creative music communities of Chicago, Wisconsin, and Los Angeles, his practice reflects a sustained engagement with place, listening, and timbre. Kate Mohanty is an avant-garde saxophonist based in Brooklyn and is a long time member of Brooklyn's DIY music scene. Kate is avidly committed to the process of improvisation & collaboration. "Disappear Here," Mohanty’s second solo effort, was released in October 2019 on friendship tapes. Kate’s albums are completely improvised upon recording. Mohanty's debut solo recording, "The Double Image," was released via GP Stripes in April 2017. In addition to solo efforts, Kate has participated in a wide variety of artistic projects; including scoring short films, accompanying dance & theater performances, as well as appearing on numerous albums for a wide variety of music projects. In addition to music, Kate is a writer and published a solo book of poetry entitled "Back from Brooklyn" in 2011. This presentation is generously hosted by Folk Arts Rare Records!

In the Dark: A Sensory Experience Experience an evening designed to engage the senses at In the Dark, an annual benefit hosted by the University of San Diego’s Engineering Exchange for Social Justice (ExSJ) in collaboration with Gifted Blind Artists, Crafters, & Knitters (Gifted Back). Taking place Saturday, October 10, from 5–8 p.m. at La Gran Terraza at the University of San Diego, the event celebrates the creativity and talents of the blind and low vision community through art, music, live entertainment and an immersive dining experience. Guests will discover tactile artwork created by blind and low vision artisans, hear their stories, and enjoy a three-course dinner curated by a University of San Diego chef. During dinner, guests are invited to wear an optional blindfold to engage their other senses and experience the meal through touch, taste, sound, and smell. The evening also features live entertainment, opportunities to meet featured artisans, a silent auction, and artwork available for purchase. Proceeds support ExSJ and Gifted Back programs that bring students, community partners, and members of the blind and low vision community together through accessibility-focused projects, workshops and community programs. Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 5–8 p.m. La Gran Terraza | University of San Diego 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110 Tickets start at $125