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Discover the vibrant arts scene at San Diego International Airport’s new Terminal 1, where travelers are immersed in a dynamic collection of public art and exhibitions showcasing the region’s local culture. From eye-catching sculptures like the giant pink jellyfish to interactive LED installations, Terminal 1 offers a unique and inspiring experience for visitors of all ages. Whether you’re arriving, departing, or simply exploring, be sure to check the calendar for special events, musical performances, and rotating exhibits that celebrate San Diego’s rich artistic heritage and creative community. Available to view 24 hours / day The New T1 Parking Plaza More at arts.san.org

Exhibit on view October 6 - 10, 2025 in our Second Floor Gallery, FA-201 Reception: Wednesday, October 8, 4 - 7 p.m. Artist Talk at 6:30 p.m. in FA-105. Art heals. Confronted with breast cancer, artists Berenice Badillo and Gloria Muriel, found solace and strength in their creativity. During their most vulnerable moments, with their lives forcibly on hold, they drew and sketched, wrote poetry and affirmations. In this pop-up exhibit they share the artwork that emerged out of this difficult period. Theirs is a gift of knowledge, hope, and resilience; their work brings awareness and understanding of a disease that affects many women. This show is on view in our second-floor gallery during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Inspired by Audre Lorde’s "The Cancer Journals" (1980); Badillo decided not to “waste her pain” and began to create educational content about her disease. She used social media effectively, with witty heartfelt posts that revealed the life of a cancer patient. As she navigated difficult moments, explaining medical jargon, she also but also found ways to experience joy. Drawings, sculptures, textile pieces burst out. Engaging her practice as a therapist, Badillo also created a poetry book that was provided to newly diagnosed patients. While undergoing chemotherapy, Gloria (Glow) Muriel also looked to artmaking as both refuge and powerful medicine. Sitting through treatment, she engaged in a meditative task of filling journals with sketches and words. The drawings she created for this exhibition, are expressions of an intimate time, when she felt the most vulnerable, and they are revealed to a public audience for the first time. Surreal and magical characters emerge guiding Muriel through her journey, connecting her to Nature and holistic practices. This exhibit will become a touching point, a way to support and start a conversation about this illness. During event park in Parking Lot 1. STAFF spots. San Diego Mesa College Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

Visions Museum of Textile Art (VMOTA) is proud to announce the opening of "Interpretations 2025," the museum’s 26th international juried exhibition. Exhibition jurors, Holly Brackmann, Luisa Gil Fandino, and Paula Kovarik examined over 400 submissions of innovative textile artworks that explore the form and technique of 2D artworks, 2D art quilts, and 3D pieces that highlight fiber. Many of the juried pieces explore themes of transformation - whether related to gender identity, cognitive shifts, family dynamics, environmental devastation, or community change. Using recycled materials, natural dyes, and inventive techniques, the artists interpret their lived experiences with originality and courage. This exhibit is presented alongside "Fiber Art Now's juried ARTwear" exhibit featuring art that was designed to be featured on the body, created and constructed with textile materials and techniques. Visit: www.vmota.org

Get ready to experience San Diego's bustling food and drink scene at the lively Taste of North Park event. Offering 50+ food tastes and 15 mouth-watering drinks, coupled with captivating live music and inspiring local art activations, this event serves as a culinary exploration and cultural extravaganza. Visit: Taste of North Park

Experience the ultimate fusion of food and film in this extraordinary collaboration between two of the most iconic festivals in San Diego: the San Diego Food + Wine Festival and Coronado Island Film Festival. The Culinary Cinema series is a perfect marriage of sensory pleasure. Immerse yourself in the stories and flavors that define the art of gastronomy through a curated selection of films, each paired with a culinary experience or tasting that complements the on-screen story. In addition to the screenings, the series will feature engaging panel discussions, providing insights from filmmakers, on-screen talent, and renowned chefs. This is your chance to meet and greet the creative minds behind the films and the culinary geniuses who bring the food to life. Dates: Thursday, November 6, 2025 Friday, November 7, 2025 Sunday, November 9, 2025 Stay tuned for films to be announced! Visit: San Diego Food + Wine Festival: Culinary Cinema Series In Partnership With Coronado Island Film Festival San Diego Food + Wine Festival on Instagram and Facebook Coronado Island Film Festival on Instagram and Facebook

The series opens on Wednesday, October 29, with an Athenaeum debut by the Kris Davis Trio, featuring Davis on piano, Robert Hurst on bass, and Johnathan Blake on drums. Recognized in the DownBeat Critics Poll as Pianist of the Year in 2025, 2022, and 2020, Davis has become one of the most celebrated jazz pianists of her generation. A Grammy Award–winner, she has been described in The New York Times as a beacon for “deciding where to hear jazz on a given night.” She was named a Doris Duke Artist in 2021, alongside Wayne Shorter and Danilo Perez, and Pianist and Composer of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association, also in 2021. Her 2019 album, Diatom Rhythms, was voted jazz album of the year by both The New York Times and NPR Music’s Jazz Critics Poll. On her latest album, "Run the Gauntlet", Davis is accompanied by the extraordinarily talented bassist Robert Hurst and drummer Johnathan Blake. “Hurst, who powered bands led by both Wynton and Branford Marsalis in the ’80s, and Blake, one of the contemporary scene’s most reliably propulsive percussionists, are both expert drivers of the beat” (The New York Times). Seamlessly melding composition with improvisation, "Run the Gauntlet" stands as a testament to Davis’s singular voice within the jazz landscape. Of the album, The New York Times commented, “The trio digs heartily into Davis’s obliquely funky vamps, uniting and diverging in turn to dazzling effect.” Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/jazz-25-1029 Kris Davis on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for a fun and free evening variety of science and craft activities for all ages. This ALL-HOLIDAY celebration will honor Kwanza, Hannukah, and Christmas. • Quilt-making (No Borders Butterfly Project by Educreate) • Mini Stocking Crafts • Fun Science Activities • Tacos • Hot chocolate • Caroling Workshop • Photo Booth Date: Friday, December 12 Time: 4 - 7 p.m. Location: Elementary Institute of Science, 608 51st Street, San Diego, 92114 Everyone is welcome here! Únase a nosotros para una divertida y libre noche variedad de actividades científicas y artesanales para todas las edades. Esta celebración de TODAS LAS FIESTAS honrará a Kwanza, Hannukah y Navidad. • Fabricación de edredones (Proyecto de mariposas sin fronteras) • Mini Almacenamiento Artesanías • Actividades Científicas Divertidas • Tacos • Chocolate caliente • Taller de Caroling • Cabina de fotos Fecha: Viernes, 12 de diciembre Hora: 4 - 7 p.m. Ubicación: Elementary institute of Science, Calle 608 51, San Diego, 92114 ¡Todos son bienvenidos aquí! Elementary Institute Science on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate the season with an indulgent afternoon of wines, festive cheese pairings, and handcrafted delights from our pastry team. Piper Bar invites you to an exclusive holiday tasting experience featuring: - Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc – crisp and refreshing, perfect with artisanal cheeses - Sea Sun California Pinot Noir – smooth and elegant, a versatile holiday favorite - Miraval Côtes de Provence Rosé – bright and lively, pairing beautifully with seasonal treats Each wine will be thoughtfully paired with festive cheeses, house-made seasonal tarts, created by the Piper Culinary and Pastry team. Piper at The Seabird Resort on Facebook / Instagram

Local hip-hop artist, curator and promoter Ric Scales joins Midday Edition to talk about San Diego's hip-hop scene in 2025, and how history informs his music.

Join us for a special evening of world-class cappella music as The Yale Whiffenpoofs, America’s oldest collegiate a cappella group, come to San Diego on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 4 p.m.. The concert will take place at All Souls’ Episcopal Church in Point Loma, a beautiful and historic venue that will set the perfect stage for this unforgettable performance. The Whiffenpoofs are celebrated for their signature close-harmony sound and their wide-ranging repertoire spanning vocal jazz, folk, pop, and Broadway favorites. Each year, the group performs for more than two hundred audiences across all six inhabited continents, bringing their distinctive blend of musicianship, humor, and charm to listeners around the world. Over the years, they have performed for U.S. Presidents Obama, Bush (41 and 43), Clinton, and Reagan, and have taken the stage at esteemed venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center. This San Diego performance is a rare opportunity to experience the Whiffenpoofs live—right in your own backyard. This performance will also feature two San Diego natives, Benjamin Jimenez and Joseph Aguilar. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering them for the first time, you won’t want to miss this afternoon of music! The Yale Whiffenpoofs on Facebook / Instagram