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Learn to needle felt! Saturday, September 26, from 1-5 p.m. Beginners welcome! Ages 10+years! Create a beautiful wool “painting” using the forgiving technique of 2D needle felting, taught by artist Valerie Hebert. Using a barbed needle and loose wool fiber, you’ll learn how to transfer a drawing onto wool and “color it in” with an array of vibrant fibers. This meditative art process is wonderfully absorbing, and Valerie will guide you through each technique step‑by‑step. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have created your own finished masterpiece. Optional frames will be available for purchase at the end of class if you’d like to display your artwork. No experience necessary. Ages 10+ welcome. All materials included. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • If this class is full or you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List.

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

Get ready to witness transcenDANCE's annual CREATE production "Harvesting Hope" on July 24 - 25, 2026. How is hope a tool for resilience, transformation, and collective care? How do small ideas and persistent action lead to positive change in our communities? What does it look like to cultivate hope in our own lives? Our 2026 CREATE production asks these questions through original contemporary and hip-hop dance pieces, interwoven with performance poetry and visual art. When transcenDANCE students spoke with local San Diego changemakers early this year, they learned about creative resistance, the many ways they as individuals can engage in changemaking, and what it takes to start and sustain change. Through Harvesting Hope, they share their inspiration, creativity, and ideas for collective action. Show Times: Friday, July 24, 2026 and Saturday, July 25, 2026 Lobby and box office open at 6 p.m. Showtime: 6:30 p.m. Venue Location: Hoover High School Performing Arts Center 4474 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA 92115 Parking Information: Free parking is available in the large parking lots in the front of school campus. The Performing Arts Center is at the front of campus on the Western side (left when facing the campus from El Cajon Boulevard). transcenDANCE on Facebook / Instagram

DNA left on a protective painting cover helped investigators recover two stolen Renoirs and uncover what they suspected were preparations for another art heist, a French prosecutor said Monday.

President Trump on Tuesday said that he and a large group of leaders of artificial intelligence companies had signed a voluntary accord that will include internal and external reviews.

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents the 46th International Exhibition juried by award-winning artist, Ana Laura Salazar. This highly competitive exhibition represents the very best of water-based media art from around the world. The exhibition runs from September 27-October 31, 2026 at our Gallery in The ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. The Opening Reception is Friday, October 2nd, 5-8 p.m. with over 100 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The Gallery is open every day, 11-3 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Please visit www.sdws.org for more information. San Diego Watercolor Society on Facebook / Instagram

A Celebration of Mozart's 270th Anniversary Matthew Busse, conductor Tian Jiang, piano Patrick Rafter, violin Shay Mowbray, special guest artist, piano Anson Wong, special guest artist, piano Vienna Royal Orchestra MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488 MOZART: Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major, K. 218 MATTHEW BUSSE: "Idyll" for Violin and Orchestra Other program selections tba Producer - Sergii Sukhin | Co-Producer - Alexander Zinin From Carnegie Hall to Jacobs Music Center... Following its New York performance this summer at Carnegie Hall, the Vienna Royal Orchestra brings its VIVA MOZART 270 celebration to Jacobs Music Center in San Diego. This special concert honors the 270th anniversary of the birth of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of history's most beloved and influential musical geniuses. Audiences will enjoy an inspiring program of Mozart's timeless masterpieces, performed by distinguished musicians from Europe and the United States. Internationally celebrated pianist Tian Jiang appears as soloist in Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488. Praised as "a thoughtful interpreter" by The New York Times and "a deeply persuasive Mozartean" by The Los Angeles Times, he is recognized for performances that combine poetic artistry, technical mastery, and expressive depth. Patrick Rafter is recognized and celebrated as one of Ireland’s foremost classical musicians, acclaimed for his mastery of the violin and extraordinary musicianship. Rafter has taken to the stage as a soloist, director, conductor, and recitalist across Europe, the Middle East, South America, and Asia. The program also features child prodigies Shay Mowbray, age six, and Anson Wong, age nine, highlighting the Vienna Royal Orchestra's commitment to supporting the next generation of exceptional young artists. Under the direction of conductor Matthew Busse, the Vienna Royal Orchestra, joined by members of the Imperial Valley Symphony Orchestra, continues its mission of artistic excellence, education, and cultural exchange. Dr. Busse will also be featured as a composer with a performance of his Idyll for Violin and Orchestra. Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the enduring brilliance of Mozart – from Vienna to New York, and now to San Diego. Vienna Royal Orchestra – VIVA MOZART 270 Continuing 270 years of Mozart's musical legacy. Please note: this is a rental event produced by Lab 38. The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this concert. LAB 38 on Facebook / Instagram

First, an update surrounding the Islamic Center of San Diego attack from this past May. Next, a new study explores what happens when some teens take a break from their cellphones. Then, we’ll tell you about a new cafe led by a group of women that just opened in Normal Heights. And, we’ll tell you about a type of book that helps parents teach their kids to read.

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.

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.