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6 p.m. » Piano Concert “A French Emotional Journey” starring Aleck Karis 7 p.m. » Closing Reception After the concert, mingle with festival guests and participants in a welcoming and elegant setting. Join the Alliance Française of San Diego (AFSD) and the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library from October 2 to 4, 2025, for the inaugural San Diego French Literature and Arts Festival—a vibrant three-day celebration of Francophone literature, film, and the arts. Organized by the Alliance Française San Diego in collaboration with esteemed partners including Gallimard, Villa Albertine, and the Athenaeum, this cultural event promises inspiration and discovery. Open to all, the festival brings together Francophone authors, educators, artists, and students for a rich, immersive experience across San Diego. We are proud to welcome acclaimed author Éric Fottorino as our Literary Guest of Honor, and Ann Craig as our Honorary Patron alongside a distinguished lineup of local and international voices. On October 4, Aleck Karis will perform “A French Emotional Journey,” a piano concert in the Joan & Irwin Jacobs Music Room at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, which will be followed by a reception. Aleck Karis has performed recitals, chamber music, and concertos across the Americas, Europe, Japan, and China. As the pianist of the new music ensemble Speculum Musicae he has participated in over a hundred premieres and performed at major American and European festivals. His appearances with orchestra have ranged from concertos by Beethoven and Chopin to those of Stravinsky and Carter. His ten solo discs cover repertoire from Mozart to the present, most recently Debussy’s Études and Children’s Corner suite on Bridge, and Beethoven’s sonatas Opus 2, no. 1 and Opus 106 (Hammerklavier), on Roméo. He is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of the UC San Diego music department. His newest recording is available on Romeo Records, featuring Beethoven’s sonatas Opus 2, no. 1 and Opus 106. Tickets include the concert and the reception. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel changed its guidance for measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox on Thursday.

"Hold the Hope" was sparked by one woman's experience as a caregiver to someone who survived suicidal struggles. It started as a poem that has become a film, a song and even a dance.

Described by OperaWorld Magazine as “the female voice of the Spanish guitar,” Andrea González Caballero is one of the most prominent female classical guitarist of her generation. Her musical talent has earned her multiple top prizes in international competitions, including First Prize at the XIII Alhambra International Guitar Competition in Valencia and the XL International Competition F. Sor in Rome. October 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Kroc Center Andrea Gonzalez Caballero on Facebook / Instagram / X

FIFA held a draw to determine who all 48 participating countries in the FIFA World Cup 2026 will face in the group phase of the tournament, which the U.S., Canada and Mexico are co-hosting.

Medicare announced 15 lower drugs after a second round of negotiations with pharmaceutical companies. The drugs include Ozempic and also drugs to treat asthma, breast cancer and leukemia.

Forty percent of babies in the U.S. are born to unmarried mothers. Increasingly, those moms are over 30, at a time when teen pregnancy has fallen off a cliff and births are declining for younger women.

Seoul's assessment comes as North Korea is preparing to hold its biggest political conference later this month, where Kim is expected to outline his major policy goals for the next five years.

A West Coast Premiere "Beauty’s Daughter" by Dael Orlandersmith is a gripping and poetic one-woman play that explores the cycles of trauma, survival, and self-discovery in the heart of Harlem. At its center is Diane, a woman confronting the scars left by her charismatic yet deeply destructive mother, Beauty. Through a series of vivid monologues, Diane transforms into a tapestry of neighborhood characters—friends, lovers, and strangers—each reflecting the pain and resilience of urban life. With raw honesty and lyrical power, Orlandersmith crafts a portrait of a woman striving to break free from her past and reclaim her voice in a world that has tried to silence her. November 13 - 30, 2025 Performance Dates Specifics: November 13 - 7 p.m. - Pay What You Can Preview November 14 - 7 p.m. - Opening Night November 15- 4 p.m. November 16- 2 p.m. November 19 - 7 p.m. November 20 - 7 p.m. November 21 - 7 p.m. November 22 - 4 p.m. November 23 - 2 p.m. November 26 - 7 p.m. November 28 - 7 p.m. - Pay What You Can November 29 - 4 p.m. November 30 - 2 p.m. No performance on Thanksgiving, November 27 Ticket Information: - General Admission Ticket: $40 - Seniors (55 and older) Ticket: $35 [with proof of ID at the door] - Military Ticket: $35 [with proof of ID at the door] - Student Ticket: $30 [with proof of ID at the door] - Fellow Working Artist Ticket $30 [any arts discipline] - Pay What You Can: November 13 [preview performance] and November 28 OnWord Theatre acknowledges that we create and perform on the unceded land of the Kumeyaay people, who have nurtured this region since time immemorial. In gratitude and recognition, we are honored to offer complimentary attendance to all First Nations people with proof of ID. Please contact info@OnWordTheatre.com to reserve your ticket. OnWord Theatre - Website / Facebook / Instagram

Particle FM and Burn All Books are back for another zine & music fair at Bread & Salt Saturday August 23 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. with zine & music exhibitors from the SD-Baja California region and beyond. Join us in celebrating the intersection of independent publishing, zine-making, music, and DIY culture. Particle FM on Instagram