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Come one, come all, Escondido’s oldest and most famous event, the Grape Day Festival, returns on Saturday, September 9th, 2023 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The festival will take place in Grape Day Park, home to the original festivals in the heart of Escondido and next to our beautiful City Hall and the California Center for the Arts. The Festival will once again celebrate the early days of Escondido, when agriculture was “King” and festival goers traveled from all across the state to see why Escondido was hailed as a great place to grow sweet grapes and a central hub of citrus and other crops. This year, the History Center is once again bringing the Grape Day Festival to life, with a focus on celebrating the traditions of Escondido’s glorious past. Robin Fox, from the Escondido History Center recalls, “Grape Day is Escondido’s one-day history lesson, as well as a fun time for the whole family. The 2023 festival is a family-friendly event, featuring old time entertainment from Swing Jazz to Bluegrass and other talented musical acts from the early 1900’s throughout the event. Across Grape Day Park will be artisans and crafters, showing how things were made back in the day, with live demonstrations of such things as spinning, weaving, corn shelling and grinding and butter making. Kids can learn old-fashioned children’s games, get their faces painted and balloons twisted. Antique farm and mining machinery as well as early-century vehicles will be on display for all to see. Take off your shoes and stomp some grapes, eat free table grapes, like they did back in the original festival, and let the kids enjoy the 4-H petting zoo and meet some exotic animals up close. Hollandia Dairy will be onsite with a cow milking display as well. Taste the local flavor and head over to the wine and beer garden to savor the area's finest local wines and craft beers, with wineries participating from all across San Diego. There is a cost for wine and beer tasting, tickets available onsite on the day of the event. Only 21 and up permitted in the wine and beer tasting area. There will also be a food court, with tasty food offerings for everyone to enjoy, from Mexican food to Barbeque. Also, enjoy ice cream, hot popcorn, roasted peanuts, shaved ice, and cold drinks while you take in the festival. Local Native American, first responder, and other community organizations will be there to showcase their contributions to the community. The Festival is free to attend, with something fun for all ages to enjoy and family friendly entertainment! Grab your sunhat and comfy shoes and join us for some old fashioned fun in Grape Day Park! Proceeds from the festival help support the Escondido History Center and the historic buildings it maintains at Grape Day Park. For more information visit: grapedayfest.com

Reception and meet artist Francisco Eme whose exhibition "The Resistance of Echo & La Eco-Resistencia" is on view. During the pandemic, artist Francisco turned his attention to the canyon behind his house. He removed the invasive plants and nurtured the growth of indigenous species; he observed the flora and the fauna, listened to the call of coyotes, birds, and recorded their comings and goings. The work in this exhibit is inspired by this act of eco-resistance. Francisco has taken hundreds of photographs, videos and audio recordings of the canyon. He has collected objects, organic and manmade, and created others. These documents and artifacts, are the foundational materials for the artworks in the exhibition. "The Resistance of Echo & La Eco-Resistencia" turned into a contemplative multimedia art project, an urban ecology study focusing on the biological dynamics of a canyon situated in a suburb of San Diego. This project connects us with the activity in the canyon as it resists “guerrilla style” against the monstrosity of urbanization, against human intervention. The artistic process also highlights the spiritual connection between a human, and a small oasis of wildlife Exhibit runs August 21st through September 14th. For more information visit: sdmesa.edu

Peninsula Pints & Bragging Rights; Cornhole for a Cause is a unique outdoor event for the community brought to you by Point Loma Rotary Club and in partnership with Good Wood Customs held at a beautiful, historic park in Point Loma. The event will incorporate a cornhole tournament with divisions for beginners and advanced players, with a total prize pool of $1,500, while also offering local craft brews, a DJ, specialty food vendors , local small businesses for shopping and children's activities. ALL Ages. Open To The Public! Event will be held by the Point Loma Rotary Club. For more information visit: givsum.com

barleymash is hosting an Artists of the Industry Pop-Up Craft Fair, on Wednesday, August 23rd from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. The craft fair, taking place downstairs in ginger's, will feature a variety of local San Diego restaurant and hospitality workers, who are also artists with goods such as candles, paintings, and more! Before or after browsing, plan to grab some delicious food and drink at barleymash, which specializes in elevated bar fare including loaded barleymacs, gourmet burgers, flatbreads, salads, and more. barleymash also features specialty cocktails, locally brewed craft beers, wines, and spirits for sipping. Then make your way downstairs to marvel at the talent of these many industry artists. Connect with barleymash on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

The Hemlock Society of San Diego presents a free screening of "Supernova," a right-to-die film starring Stanley Tucci and Colin Firth, a loving gay couple who embark on a road trip before dementia overtakes one of them. Followed by a discussion. For more information visit: hemlocksocietysandiego.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Cinema Under The Stars presents "North By Northwest" Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023 at 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 at 8 p.m. Cinema Under The Stars 4050 Goldfinch Street San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 295-4221 www.topspresents Cost: $17 - $20 Ages: 13+ “NORTH BY NORTHWEST” (1959. 136 minutes. PG) - Alfred Hitchcock leads us on a merry chase in a hypnotic caper of Cold War shadiness. An ad-exec (Cary Grant) is mistaken for an agent by sinister forces. Starring Cary Grant, James Mason and Eva Marie Saint. More Information about Cinema Under The Stars: * Unique and intimate outdoor theater in Mission Hills * “Zero Gravity” reclining seats, heaters and blankets provided * Members - $17; Non-members - $18; Online - $20 * Online Reservations for members begin Monday at 9 a.m. * Online Reservations for non-members begin Tuesday at 9 a.m. * Box Office opens at 6 p.m. on movie nights * Films begin at 8 p.m. with a vintage cartoon * Popcorn, Candy, Hot and Cold beverages are $3 each * Reservations must be cancelled before 5 p.m. online, or call the theater before 6 p.m. A Credit Card will hold your seats when making reservations online, but we only accept CASH, CHECKS, and VENMO at the Box Office.

A federal judge sharply questions the Biden administration’s position that it bears no responsibility for housing and feeding migrant children who are waiting for agents in makeshift camps.

Cinema Under The Stars presents "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023 at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, 2023 at 8 p.m. Cinema Under The Stars 4040 Goldfinch Street San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 295-4221 www.topspresents.com Cost: $17 - $20 Ages: All Ages “INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE” (1989. 127 minutes. PG) - With speed boats, trains, planes, motorcycles, a zeppelin and even a tank, Indy (Harrison Ford) embarks on another globe-trotting mission to find his missing father (Sean Connery) and to recover the elusive Holy Grail. More Information about Cinema Under The Stars: * Unique and intimate outdoor theater in Mission Hills * “Zero Gravity” reclining seats, heaters and blankets provided * Members - $17; Non-members - $18; Online - $20 * Online Reservations for members begin Monday at 9 a.m. * Online Reservations for non-members begin Tuesday at 9 a.m. * Box Office opens at 6 p.m. on movie nights * Films begin at 8 p.m. with a vintage cartoon * Popcorn, Candy, Hot and Cold beverages are $3 each * Reservations must be cancelled before 5 p.m. online, or call the theater before 6 p.m. A Credit Card will hold your seats when making reservations online, but we only accept CASH, CHECKS, and VENMO at the Box Office.

The City is providing empty sandbags at select locations in all City Council districts.

Federal money and resources are flowing to Maryland as authorities scramble to remove the wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. But they acknowledge the effort will not be easy, cheap or quick.