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From 2023 to 2025, the Palomar College archaeology excavation class uncovered a long-forgotten nineteenth-century adobe in San Diego County’s Elfin Forest/Harmony Grove area. These excavations provide the first comprehensive archaeological documentation of this historic adobe, revealing new insights into its residence, the community, and its place in the region’s past. Conducted in cooperation with property owner Greg White and regional historian Alexa Clausen, the project investigated the adobe’s architecture, history, and changing use. Across four field seasons and 47 excavation units, students and researchers documented distinctive stone foundations, interior walls, a collapsed brick chimney, and other architectural features that offer new insights into historic building practices and domestic life. Drawing on archaeological evidence, archival research, and comparisons with the nearby Robert Israel Adobe, this presentation explores the intertwined Californio and Anglo-American histories of the Aliso District. Despite extensive disturbance from erosion, salvage, recreational use, and other post-abandonment processes, the excavations revealed important details about the adobe’s construction and history, contributing to a deeper understanding of San Diego County’s historic adobe architecture and regional past. San Diego Archaeological Center on Facebook/Instagram

The spookiest house in San Diego is celebrating Halloween with a haunting night of ghosts, monsters, and bloody sangria M Winehouse is transforming into a house of horrors this Halloween. Dress up, drink up, and haunt Little Italy with us on the spookiest night of the year. Costumes are encouraged — come as your darkest alter ego, your favorite monster, or whatever haunts your dreams. Your $28 ticket includes: - Entry into our haunted house - 2 Bloody Sangria drink tickets - A night of ghosts and ghouls M Winehouse on Facebook / Instagram

Nurse Georgie Carroll Doors Open: 6 p.m. Show Starts: 7 p.m. Date Saturday, Jan 09, 2027 Venue The Observatory North Park San Diego, CA Nurse Georgie Carroll on YouTube / Instagram

Teddy Ball -Where Charity Meets Glamour! A black-tie holiday celebration collecting teddy bears for local non-profits in time for Christmas. Cruise 4 Kids presents Teddy Ball 2026. A high-energy black-tie charity holiday celebration that brings together San Diego's finest to make a difference in the lives of sick and underprivileged children in our community. At Teddy Ball, we believe that every child deserves a little extra comfort and joy during the holiday season. That's why each guest is required to bring a new stuffed teddy bear, which we collect and distribute to multiple organizations, including Autism Tree Project Foundation, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito, Miracle Babies, Easter Seals SoCal, Promises2Kids, Father Joe's Villages, and local churches and orphanages. Your simple contribution can make a big impact in putting a smile on a child's face and spreading holiday cheer. FASHION SHOW | RED CARPET | GETTY IMAGES | SILENT AUCTION | PERFORMERS But Teddy Ball is not just about philanthropy - it's also about having a night to remember! As you enter the event, you'll be treated to a paparazzi experience on the red carpet, creating a glamorous and star-studded atmosphere. Once inside, you'll be immersed in a world of festivities that include live DJ performances. The fun continues with a freestyle fashion show, dancing, confetti cannons, multiple bars, exotic cars, and a huge pile of teddy bears, affectionately called the Teddy Pit. Capture the memories of walking the fashion runway, photos with Santa & Elves, indulge in the candy buffet, and strike a pose at the photo booth. For those looking for an exclusive experience, our VIP Lounge offers bottle service and a chance to mingle with fellow philanthropists and community leaders. And if that's not enough, we also have silent auctions, raffles, magicians, and more to keep the excitement going all night long! By attending Teddy Ball, not only will you have an unforgettable night of fun and glamour, but you'll also be supporting a worthy cause that makes a tangible difference in the lives of children in need. Join us in promoting awareness of our beneficiaries and spreading holiday joy to those who need it the most. Don't miss out on the opportunity to be part of this heartwarming and exhilarating event. Mark your calendars for the next Teddy Ball and be ready to make a meaningful impact while celebrating the Christmas season in style. Get your black-tie attire ready, bring your teddy bear, and get ready for a night you won't forget! Purchase your tickets now and join us at Teddy Ball - where charity meets glamour! Website: theteddyball.com Facebook: facebook.com/TheTeddyBall Instagram: @the_Teddy_Ball EVENT INFO DATE: Saturday, November 28, 2026 TIME: 7 p.m. - 1 a.m. LOCATION: Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine, 3777 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92122 TICKETS: GENERAL ADMISSION: $100 ($70+ pre-sale) VIP : $200 ( Includes access to VIP Lounge, Appetizers & Desserts) VIP TABLE for 10: $600 (Includes 1 Complimentary Bottle) Requires VIP tickets to be purchased separately. ATTIRE: Men - Black Tie (Mandatory) Tuxedo preferred or suit including jacket and tie Women - Cocktail dress or gown **Each Guest Must Bring NEW Stuffed Teddy Bear As Donation or purchase one at the door for $20**Event

Photographer, fashion illustrator, Oscar-winning costume designer, social caricaturist, and writer Cecil Beaton (1904–1980) was an extraordinary force in the twentieth-century British and American creative scenes. This is the first exhibition dedicated to Beaton’s fashion and portrait photography, which he elevated into an art form. This exhibition showcases Beaton at his most triumphant – from shaping the public image of the “Bright Young Things” (a group of exuberant and artistically inclined socialites in 1920s London) to fashion photography for "Vogue" and other magazines, his vital role as photographer in World War II, and his reinvention of royal portraiture for the modern age, to award-winning costume and set designs for "My Fair Lady" on stage and screen. Via London, Paris, New York, and Hollywood, his era-defining photographs captured beauty, glamour, and star power in the interwar and early post-war eras. "Cecil Beaton’s Fashionable World" features portraits of some of the twentieth century’s most iconic and glamorous figures, including Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, and Marlon Brando; Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret; as well as stars of the artistic and literary scenes, Truman Capote, Francis Bacon, and Salvador Dalí. This exhibition is organized by The National Portrait Gallery, London, and presented by The San Diego Museum of Art. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

The free, all-ages BirdStock Music Festival & Artisan Market will be celebrating its 5th anniversary with the biggest festival yet. On September 19, the main street of Bird rock will be filled with five stages of live music, 70+ artisan booths, BMX and skateboarding performances, food, beer and wine garden, VIP seating, kids' activities and more. Dogs are encouraged! Highlights include: - Five stages of live music featuring San Diego musicians - VIP Area offering tequila and margaritas near the Main Stage - Wine & Beer Garden - Chill Lounge with live DJs and non-alcoholic drinks - Artisan Market with more than 70 curated artisan booths - Food Trucks & Culinary Offerings - Kids' Zone and Youth Stage performances - Professional BMX & Skateboarding Performances - Pet Parade & Costume Contest - Kids' STEM Area, Dunk Tank, Bounce House, Pickleball Court and Hat Bar - Local Civic & Nonprofit Booths This is a non-profit, grassroots, community fundraiser with heart organized by the Bird Rock Community Council and BirdStock Community Alliance. Proceeds will benefit arts and music programs at Bird Rock Elementary School and the La Jolla Coastal Conservancy. BirdStock Music Festival & Artisan Market on Instagram

Every pair has a story. Join Oncology And Kids (OAK) for the inaugural Kids ’N Kicks: The Charity Classic, an evening where style, creativity and community come together to support children affected by cancer, their siblings and families. Set against the San Diego skyline at the University Club atop Symphony Towers, Kids ’N Kicks will feature hosted food and beverages, live entertainment, sneaker-inspired art and experiences, and silent and live auctions featuring unique items and experiences. At the heart of the evening is OAK’s mission. Proceeds help support year-round programs that give children affected by cancer and their families opportunities to connect, build friendships, experience joy and simply be together outside of treatment. Guests are encouraged to dress elevated and wear their favorite kicks. Children are welcome. VIP Reception: 4:30–6 p.m. Main Event: 6–8 p.m. Early Bird tickets are $150 through Aug. 31. General admission is $175 and VIP tickets are $300, including the VIP Reception and complimentary valet parking. All tickets include food and beverages. Culture. Community. Impact. For the Kids. https://oncologyandkids.org/ Oncology And Kids on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

Who ya gonna call? Experience the beloved 1984 classic "Ghostbusters" with Elmer Bernstein’s Academy Award®-winning score performed by a live orchestra alongside the film. Presented on the amphitheater’s outdoor screen, this immersive cinematic concert event invites longtime fans and newcomers alike to celebrate a movie that has entertained audiences for more than four decades. "Ghostbusters in Concert" amplifies the humor, adventure, and iconic music that have made this supernatural comedy a favorite across generations. ArtPower at UC San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

NOTE: The festival's Community Day is now on Oct. 3 (time: TBD) at City Heights Performance Annex & Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park. San Diego's 2nd Annual Asian American Dance Festival Returns August 30 - September 12 Presented by TILTshift Dance and bkSOUL, AADF2026 returns with four main events – Dance Film Screening, Collaborative Residency Showcase, Community Day, and Mainstage Showcase – all part of San Diego’s first and only dance festival centering AAPI artists and their unique stories, while bringing communities together for shared dialogue. As Asian Americans we are continually navigating our identities, weaving together our ancestral heritage with our current day lives. Through this festival, AAPI dance artists tell stories of family, heritage, immigration, colonization, and assimilation. We recognize what we as Asian and Pacific Islanders inherit, what we take on, and what we let go of. We embrace our journey to become not just Asians and Pacific Islanders in America, but to become Asian Americans...finding our identity and place in this tapestry of cultures. AADF2026 EVENTS & DESCRIPTION Dance Film Screening: Sunday, Aug. 30, 5-8:30 p.m. at Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD - La Jolla) - Curated dance films by AAPI artists, as well as international films by Asian artists will be screened, with a panel discussion following immediately afterwards. 2 Audience Choice Awards and 1 Critics Choice Award (jury panel) will be announced on the last day of the festival. Doors open at 4pm - Dance Film Screening attendees receive free admission to MCASD to view the galleries prior to the start of the screening. Collaborative Residency Showcase: Friday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. at Light Box Theater (Liberty Station) - AADF supports local artists, providing opportunities for early to mid-career AAPI dance makers to not only present work, but also explore their unique identities, collaborate with other artists, and engage with the AAPI community in a supportive environment. This showcase presents the culminating work of the AADF2026 choreographic residents’ 7-month artistic journey into identity and dance making. Community Day: New date: Saturday, Oct. 3 (time: TBD) at City Heights Performance Annex & Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park - An all-day free event, Community Day invites local AAPI student and community artists to share short dance pieces alongside cultural dance troupes, representing the broad diversity of the Asian and Pacific Islander diaspora. Dance artists also offer classes from the stage for audiences to participate in, while dance and cultural organizations set-up booths to distribute information and offer family friendly activities. Mainstage Showcase: Saturday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. at Saville Theater (San Diego City College) - A curated evening of live dance, invited dance makers share personal works that touch on their experience of living multi-culturally. These AAPI choreographers represent different cultural backgrounds and create work in various dance disciplines. Each are inspirational and accomplished artists in their own right. Together they present an evening of profound sharing and deep questioning. Bring a blanket, beach chairs, some snacks, and enjoy the day with us! TILTshift Dance on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

The Sky Tonight is the Fleet’s live astronomy series led by Resident Astronomer Lisa Will, designed to connect you to the celestial events unfolding all around us. From seasonal constellations and planetary movements to the latest space discoveries, each program reveals the stories, science, and wonder behind what you can see and how to experience it for yourself. Join us for monthly planetarium shows at 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month, featuring stargazing with our partner, the San Diego Astronomy Association, before or after the show next to the iconic Bea Evenson Fountain (weather permitting). Fleet Science Center on Facebook / Instagram