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The Nook After Dark: A Halloween Healing Journey through Breath, Sound & Spirit Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Location: The Meditation Nook — 4710 Ruffner St, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92111 Tickets: $40 per person Step into the magic as the viel between worlds thins... Join us for an unforgettable evening of mystical healing and intuitive awakening at The Nook After Dark — a Halloween-inspired experience designed to nourish your body, calm your mind, and connect you with spirit. This sacred gathering weaves together mindful movement, sound, and ritual in an intimate setting perfect for reflection, release, and renewal. Your evening includes: - Guided Breathwork to open your energy - Immersive Sound Bath with crystal singing bowls - Restorative Yoga Nidra Meditation for deep rest and reset - Oracle & Tarot Card Pulls for intuitive guidance - Light Refreshments & Tea - Optional Fortune Envelopes for extra magic ($10 each) What to Expect: Expect a cozy, candlelit environment infused with grounding scents, soft frequencies, and mystical ambiance. Whether you come to release what no longer serves you or call in new intentions, this night will leave you feeling centered, restored, and enchanted. Reserve Your Spot Space is limited for this one-night-only experience. Secure your ticket early and step into the veil of transformation this Halloween season. Savvy Staci on Instagram / TikTok

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Step back in time for one thrilling night only! The San Diego History Center is going undercover, transformed into a roaring, immersive speakeasy experience like no other: Dine & Doom: San Diego Speakeasy. Slip through a secret entrance and dive into San Diego’s shadowy Prohibition past. Meet spirited entertainers who will recount tales of cross-border bootlegging and hidden bars—brought to life with rarely seen artifacts from the archives. Dress to impress in your creepiest couture, finest flapper fashion, or bootlegger best for a shot at fabulous prizes. Password required for entry—register now to get yours and unlock the door to San Diego’s most spooktacular speakeasy! Explorer Passes must be presented at check-in to redeem discount. Beer, wine, and soda available for purchase.

Join the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum Association in our annual Pumpkin Express Halloween Celebration! Come ride our decorated vintage railcars through the San Diego County back country as fall descends upon Campo, CA. The Pumpkin Express winds down the hill through some of the most scenic parts of the historic San Diego and Arizona Railway. After the train returns to the museum grounds, passengers head to the Display Building where children and their parents enjoy decorating pumpkins from our outdoor pumpkin patch and viewing our collection of Halloween scenes and haunted train cars. Pumpkins are included in the purchase of every Toddler and Child ticket on the Pumpkin Express! Additional pumpkins may be purchased. Passengers of all ages are encouraged to arrive in costume. Don’t miss out on this truly unique opportunity! Pacific Southwest Railway Museum Association on Instagram

"Free buses" is one of the big ideas that helped Zohran Mamdani win the Democratic mayoral primary in New York City. But the track record in cities that have stopped collecting fares is mixed.

This class meets weekly on Mondays, 3-4 times each month, from 4 – 5:30 p.m. Select a date from the drop-down menu. Ages 6-12 years welcome! This 4-week, repeatable series is perfect for kids who love to make things! Children learn tool safety, and get acquainted with various woodworking hand tools and techniques. They learn about wood as a material, and how to properly glue, hammer nails, and use manual drills. The goal of this class is to build children’s confidence through woodcraft. The focus for younger children is creating patience, developing fine motor skills, material exploration, and safe, proper use of the tools. More mature students will increase their focus to include craftsmanship, and more challenging methods of building projects and problem-solving. We will work together in the same space, but age groups/projects will be divided into two groups based on age and level of maturity. This class uses mostly hand tools. We teach safe methods for sawing, drilling, and clamping wood in this class. We encourage children to disconnect from screen-time conversations and video game thinking during our time together. This is a time for children to slow down, figure out tools, how they work, and make functional objects with their own hands. Occasionally, we use a plug-in tool with students (like a drill press). These machines are used 1-on-1 with students and instructors. If you prefer your child not use plug-in tools, just let us know! Students are guided through a series of steps that exercise hand-eye coordination, problem solving, and creativity. Students make fun, high-quality projects to take home. All materials are included. Projects are changed regularly, so students can return month after month to continue to develop their skills! Drop-ins are welcome! Is your child curious about taking this class? Choose ‘Drop-in Date’ from the drop-down menu (please purchase 48 hours in advance, so we can have supplies ready). We welcome drop-in students at the first class of each month-long series. If your child wants to continue, we will apply this drop-in payment toward the month’s total cost. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

For an evening at Sparks Gallery for our Annual Art Party, under the theme Black & White. This year’s event will transform the gallery into a timeless experience, featuring curated works of monochromatic art. Guests will enjoy a live jazz performance as well as a luxury raffle and experiences from local artists. Reserve your spot (https://sparksgallery.com/black-and-white-art-party) and support a local nonprofit with each ticket purchase. What to expect: Attire: “San Diego Dressy” – Comfortable, expressive, business casual to semi-formal, Black and White encouraged Menu crafted by the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center: - Bocconcini mozzarella balls + black olives in balsamic + black sesame seeds - Black & White Tacos: Tacos with black beans + white corn tortillas + white fish - Black & white dessert bar - Creative bar options Our Generous Sponsors: - San Diego Wine & Culinary Center - Gateway to Galleries - BLICK Art Materials - Spot Hero – new users get 10% off downtown parking with code SPARKS10 - The Oceanside Museum of Art - San Diego Museum of Art - Vanguard Culture - San Diego Art Directory Sparks Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

Grand Reopening Celebration – Greek Chicken: Graves Ave. Location We’re officially back and better than ever! Join us on Monday, August 25 for a full day of food, fun, and giveaways as we celebrate the reopening of our newly renovated Graves Avenue restaurant. Event Highlights: Gift Card Giveaways – Be one of the first 50 guests at 11 AM or 5 PM to snag a free gift card (with qualifying purchase)! Free Feta Fries Samples – Try our new savory & tangy take on our signature crispy fries. Exclusively available at our Graves location. Family-Friendly Fun – Snap a photo with our inflatable chicken and capture the memories. Raffle Giveaways – Win prizes throughout the day. Bring your family and friends—we can’t wait to celebrate with you! Greek Chicken – Graves Avenue Monday, August 25 from 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Greek Chicken on Facebook / Instagram

On Friday, October 24, Songwriter Sanctuary will host Shea Givens, DevvLove, and SDMA Artist of the Year Anthony Cullins performing original music in a Nashville-style round. The event is hosted by the legendary Jeff Berkley in partnership with Normal Heights United. (4650 Mansfield St. Suggested Donation $10. All ages. Doors 6:30 p.m., Music 7 p.m.) All donations collected go directly to artists, and no one is turned away for lack of funds. About the Artists Shea Givens, a Missouri native now based in Southern California, is a musician known for her powerful live performances. With influences from R&B, Neo-Soul, Blues, Rock, and Country, she is unafraid to experiment with genre styles. Shea's music explores themes of love, mental health, and self-acceptance, drawing from personal experiences. She recently released the song "anxieties" both as a solo performance and with her band, showcasing her versatile musical style. Currently, Shea is working on her upcoming album with her bandmates, with the first single set to release in May 2024. Anthony Cullins, known as “The Fallbrook Kid,” fuses blues, funk, rock, and soul into a dazzling guitar style that’s earned him San Diego Music Awards for Best Blues Artist (2023) and Artist of the Year (2025). He has performed alongside icons including Frank Hannon, Greg Douglass, and Kid Ramos. DevvLov delivers a unique blend of rhythm and soul, performing from his cajón while looping percussion and keys. His sound weaves influences from Alicia Keys, Damien Rice, Bon Iver, Bob Marley, and Michael Jackson into something all his own. Event Details Location: Normal Heights United Church: 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego, CA 92116. Thank you to our generous venue partner for sharing this beautiful space with the local music community! Time: Doors 6:30 p.m., Show 7-9 p.m. ish. Suggested Donation: $10 (all ages) but please be generous in your support of these top tier talents whose creative work is their livelihood. 100% donations go to artists. No one turned away for lack of funds. All Ages: Bear in mind we do not censor our artists so please make sure to check out the lineup and make the best decision for your family. Parking: Street parking. Food/Drink: Beverages for small purchase, thanks to our sponsors Babe Beverages and Duck Foot Brewing Company. Guests are welcome to bring their own food into the venue (please eat and dispose of waste respectfully). There are so many delicious restaurants within walking distance - feel free to grab something take-out and bring it in! Accessibility: Normal Heights United is a 120+ year-old building with a non-traditional seating arrangement, but we want every guest to feel safe and supported. Please send any accommodation requests to Molly at mollyrose(at)nhunited(dot)org at least five (5) business days prior to the event. Entrances & Seating: The venue has an ADA ramp entrance and two rows of reserved seating for guests who use wheelchairs and/or need additional space. Balcony seating (stair access only) is available for those who prefer less noise or stimulation. Our online RSVP form also includes a space to share accessibility preferences. Sensory & Safety: A sensory/safety station in the foyer offers single-use masks, ear plugs, and hand sanitizer. Two Corsi-Rosenthal box fan filters run during the event. Notepads are available at entry and concession for anyone who prefers to communicate in writing. If you’re feeling unwell, please plan to join us another time to help keep our community healthy. Event Enhancements: Whenever possible, we post a QR code with lyrics to featured artists’ songs for enhanced accessibility. Future Goals: We are actively seeking funding partners to provide ASL services for the 2026 season and have long-term goals of offering a livestream ticketing option. Please stay tuned and continue supporting us as we work toward these and other accessibility goals. Photo/Video Consent: Unless artists give blanket consent, please ask for consent before posting the faces and/or prominent features of folks online. While we've previously operated under the assumption that public events imply consent, a thoughtful call-in reminded us that consent must always come first, especially in a time when people’s images can be weaponized. Songwriter Sanctuary is committed to prioritizing consent and will continue to model and encourage this practice in our community. Remaining 2025 Season Schedule *subject to change Dec 5 - Holiday Edition! - JT Moring - Cara Cormier - David Beldock and Peggy Watson For inquiries, media comps, or further information, please contact: Lindsay White lindsaywhite.music@gmail.com Songwriter Sanctuary San Diego on Instagram

The iceberg, known as A23a, has been on a journey following the current into warmer waters for months. Now, it has begun the predicted and natural process of breaking apart, and eventually melting.