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PRESS RELEASE: FEATURE FILM PROJECT SHOCASE "Sense of Direction", the rom-com feature film, will hold a showcase at San Diego’s Light Box Theater on Sunday, October 18th from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public! The event will include a live script reading, live music, and a panel discussion about the film, centering around themes of mental health and healing through human connection. Directed by SDSU professor and filmmaker Jessica McGaugh, "Sense of Direction" tells the story of Reggie, a disengaged therapist left reeling from the death of her brother, who finds her status quo upended by a new patient Winston who suffers from a debilitating fear of life. Their lives quickly become entangled when an inexplicable intimacy blooms between them. After their connection becomes impossible to navigate, they decide to see a therapist for their therapist-client relationship. These two strange people whose dynamic might be even stranger may be just what the other needs to wake up to life. Event details: "Sense of Direction" Project Showcase October 18, 2026 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Light Box Theater 2590 Truxtun Rd #205, San Diego, CA 92106 Free and open to the public RSVP at https://forms.gle/89qt9SAqtiUg3jvRA senseofdirectionfilm on Instagram

Migrant children are being held at detention facilities longer than the three-day target set by longstanding government policy despite fewer encounters with families at the U.S.-Mexico border.

The Interior Secretary says the move is necessary to combat what he calls ideological bias.

Navigating Culture, Language, & Preforming Arts in Disney's Live Action 'Moana' The release of Disney’s live-action "Moana" film involved local expertise and talent from CSUSM and our surrounding area in San Diego and greater Southern California. Audiences will learn about the making of the film through the perspectives of the Oceanic Cultural Trust, a group created by the film company to serve as cultural consultants on Oceanic language and performing arts. CSUSM faculty Dr. Grant Muagututi’a served as the lead cultural consultant for the film. His work focuses on the need for Oceanic language conservation efforts through mainstream popular media, independent documentary film, community partnership programming, and in higher education institutions both locally and abroad. He, along with others involved in the film, will offer reflections on their specific roles in making the live-action film. Members of the Oceanic Cultural Trust and actors from the film will engage audiences with behind-the-scenes stories and live-action musical and dance performances exclusively for CSUSM to inspire everyone to reimagine how grassroots cultural arts education can shape more inclusive experiences of higher education and impact popular media representations. CSUSM Arts & Lectures on Instagram

This dynamic 10-piece San Diego ensemble delivers a high-energy celebration of timeless hits guaranteed to get audiences moving, grooving and singing along. Front Row Saturday is our signature series that brings audiences an intimate and memorable experience in the state-of-the-art Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium. Join us for a variety of nationally touring performers as well as new and emerging local artists. Performances are free, open to the public and suitable for all ages. No food allowed. Drinks with lids permitted. Visit: https://www.tmsrofsd.com/

Fall is a season of transition—not just for the weather, but for ourselves. There’s pumpkin spice-flavored everything, kids in costumes, and holiday gatherings. And then there are the memories that seem to surface this time of year—memories of people we’ve lost, relationships that have ended, dreams that never came to fruition, and all the other “everyday” things we can grieve. Come Gather & Honor with The Death Network and Sweetwater Zen Center for a casual community gathering with cocoa, tea, snacks, and plenty of space to simply be among others who are grieving. We’ll have a community altar where you’re invited to place a photo or keepsake, along with time to share stories and memories if you’d like. No particular kind of grief is required. No need to have the right words. Just come as you are. Join us Sunday, October 18 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. for a moment to honor our grief, remember what—and who—matters to us, and be among others who recognize that grief isn’t a solo adventure. That's how we Do Death Different 💗

Exhibition to highlight endangered amphibians and other endemic Mexican species. Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is excited to announce "The Axolotl’s Garden/El Jardín del Ajolote," an expansion of the popular "Imagine Wild" exhibition, will open this fall. "The Axolotl’s Garden" invites guests to discover the world of the endangered Axolotl, from the mythology and folklore that surrounds them, to the challenges they face in a changing world. Beyond Axolotls, the new exhibition will also showcase other unique Mexican species, inviting guests to explore each animal’s tale of survival and adaptation. "The Axolotl’s Garden," created in collaboration with acclaimed Mexican-American artist Itzel Islas, is more than an exhibition — it will transform Birch Aquarium into a living story-world inspired by the ecological and cultural richness of Mexico and Baja California. Guests will explore themes of biodiversity, climate resilience, habitat loss, migration, transformation and care through unforgettable encounters with animals, contemporary art and conservation science.

The festival brought together more than 12,000 readers for author panels, live performances, podcast tapings and the announcement of three books selected for One Book, One San Diego.

Get ready to shake things up at the 17th Annual San Diego Spirits Festival — the ultimate destination for cocktail lovers and spirits enthusiasts! It's a Cocktail and Foodies Paradise! Sneak Peek: Eclectic live entertainment featuring: Singer Andrew Cole; Flamenco Jason Jenkins; Samba and Belly Dancers; Ride Share Jazz; 7-piece band Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas bringing Irish shenanigans! Indulge in two unforgettable days by the sea where you can: Sip Without Limits: Enjoy unlimited craft cocktails and taste over 65 premium spirit brands. Discover New Favorites: Explore bold whiskeys, smooth bourbons, vibrant tequilas, smoky mezcals, crisp gins, and refreshing RTDs. Experience Luxury by the Coast: Immerse yourself in stunning La Jolla ocean views at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Dress to Impress: It’s San Diego’s most stylish happy hour! San Diego Spirits Festival on Instagram

Fernando Tatis Jr.‘s 429-foot home run leading off the third inning got the sellout crowd of 47,712 at Petco Park revved up and waving their yellow rally towels. That was pretty much the extent of the excitement as the San Diego Padres once again fell short of winning their first World Series.