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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.

This weekend in the arts: ghosts, spookiness and hauntings in theater, visual art, literature, music and more — plus an experimental art fair, canyon-inspired sound sculpture, drag and more.

Join us for a festive day of art-making inspired by the spirit of Halloween and the rich traditions of Día de los Muertos. Students will create spooky, seasonal projects while also learning about the historical and cultural significance of Mexico’s Day of the Dead. This one-day camp blends creativity, fun, and cultural appreciation, leaving students with meaningful artworks to take home. ArtReach's Art Camp is a dynamic, creativity-filled program led by the Studio Programs Team. Designed for elementary-aged students, each camp explores a unique theme through hands-on art projects, collaborative activities, and playful learning. Campers engage in daily lessons inspired by contemporary artists, outdoor play, meditation, and an end-of-camp art show that celebrates their work. Held in our studio space, our camp fosters imagination, confidence, and connection, while promoting ArtReach’s mission to make visual arts education accessible to all youth. Our teaching staff plays a vital role in creating a safe, inclusive, and joyful environment where every camper can thrive. Day Camp Cancellation & Transfer Policy: We understand that plans can change. To best accommodate all families while ensuring we can continue to offer high-quality programming, our cancellation policy is as follows: - 30 days or more before the start date of the camp week: Eligible for a full refund minus a $40 cancellation fee *or* a full camp credit can be provided as a voucher for future classes. - Less than 30 days before the start of the camp week: No refunds or vouchers will be issued. Exceptions may be made for medical or special circumstances at the discretion of ArtReach staff. - Transfers: Camp registration may be transferred to a future scheduled day camp at any time, pending availability. For questions relating to these refund policies, please reach out to studio@artreachsandiego.org. ArtReach: Website / Facebook / Instagram

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

Original music paired with wormholes from the past -- Tabula Rasa features Devin Daniels on alto saxophone, Joey Curreri on trumpet, Jonathan Paik on piano, Graham Guerin on bass, and Mark Valdes on drums. As individual artists, they all active and emerging voices in both the New York and Los Angeles music scenes. Visit: https://dizzysjazz.com/

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

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

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

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

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