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Get ready for a day filled with art, music, and creativity at Alley Cat Art Fest on Saturday, September 12, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This free, open-air festival brings together the best of Artivál and the beloved Alley Cat Art Walk for Downtown El Cajon's biggest celebration of local arts and culture. Spanning Main Street, Magnolia Avenue, Arts Alley, Prescott Promenade, and surrounding streets, the festival invites visitors to explore Downtown El Cajon's colorful arts district while browsing more than 50 talented local artists showcasing paintings, sculptures, photography, jewelry, handcrafted goods, and more. Enjoy live music, delicious food and drinks, and creativity around every corner. Wander through the iconic Arts Alley, where striking large-scale murals by local artists transform the streets into an open-air gallery and celebrate Downtown El Cajon's rich public art scene. Whether you're looking for a one-of-a-kind piece to take home, eager to support local artists, or simply searching for a fun day out with family and friends, Alley Cat Art Fest is the perfect place to experience East County's thriving creative community. Even better, proceeds from the festival help restore Downtown El Cajon's existing murals and support future public art, leaving a lasting impact long after the festival ends! Downtown El Cajon on Facebook / Instagram

University City High School Performing Arts Department presents "You Can’t Take It With You," a 1930s unique classic written by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman. UCHS Theatre teacher and Alumni Nia Hilton will be directing the show. "You Can’t Take It With You" is a three-act comedy following the eccentric Vanderhof family whose members spend their days pursuing joyful hobbies rather than traditional work. Chaos ensues when granddaughter Alice falls in love with Tony Kirby, a man from a stiff and conventional Wall Street family, and their worlds collide disastrously. Shows will be performed at the UCHS Auditorium on Wednesday, October 7 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Thursday, October 8 at 7 p.m., and Friday, October 9 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $7 for students and $10 for adults, for purchase at the door or pre-purchase at www.uchsperformingarts.org

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A new book questions the normalization of "Chancla culture" in Latinx families and offers ways to heal. Then, there's a new convention in town focused on improv. And finally, hear about weekend arts events.

Hill co-starred in HBO's Somebody Somewhere and has hosted drag king shows and queer cabarets. "This is my mantra … if you don't see yourself represented, go out and represent yourself," he says.

California, which is having an unusually quiet fire summer, has deployed engines and crews to fight fires raging in Colorado and the Pacific Northwest — but even this well-resourced state continues to feel vulnerable.

Who were the women who built San Diego, and why don’t we hear more about them? Join Elsa Sevilla, an Emmy-nominated and award-winning journalist, filmmaker, and creator and host of "Historic Places with Elsa Sevilla," at KPBS on Wednesday, December 16. Elsa has dreamed of bringing this Lunch & Learn series to life for three years. Its first event begins at KPBS, where she produces the series. Watch a selection from "Women Who Built San Diego," featuring Juana Machado, Vicenta Carrillo, Margaret Robinson and Belle Benchley, four women whose contributions helped shape our city. Hear stories behind the production and join the conversation. In 18 years, "Historic Places" has produced more than 80 documentaries and aired them up to 2,000 times. Wednesday, December 16, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. KPBS Community Engagement Center, Conrad Prebys Media Complex at Copley Center, San Diego State University Tickets go on sale October 7: General Admission: $45 — Lunch and the program VIP: $60 — Lunch, preferred seating, a signed copy of Camera Ready and a special bookmark VIP table for eight: $440 — VIP seating, a signed Camera Ready book and special bookmark for each guest. Save $40 compared with eight individual VIP tickets. Seating and tables are limited. To reserve a table or ask about sponsoring this event to support "Historic Places," contact Elsa at elsa@sevillaproductions.com The new episode, “Women Who Built San Diego” Premieres Monday Oct. 12 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+

An epic week of surfing, music, art, and films. Music Festival Get Tickets $85.45-$172.80 When: September 12, 12 p.m. - 10 p.m. Where: Seaside Reef, 2504 S Coast Hwy 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Sessions Surf Festival launches its week long celebration of surf, music, film and art with an unforgettable opening day music festival on the beach at Seaside Reef. Headlined by the Osees, the lineup also features Unwritten Law, Bully, Yoke Lore, MT Warning, Jack Shields and the Mojave Rush and Emily Afton. SEASIDE REEFsurf Session Free Community Event When: September 13, 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Sessions Surf Festival will be down at Seaside Reef on 9/13, for a free, open-to-the-community event. Film Sessions Get Tickets When: September 17 -19 Where: La Paloma - 471 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024 September 17 - 19, La Paloma will act as the hub for the best surf films, panel conversations, live music, and more. ART Sessions Free Community Event When: September 14 -19 Opening night Event: September 14, 5 - 10 p.m. Gallery hours: 9/15 - 9/19, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Where: Hot Water Gallery 6880 Embarcadero Ln Carlsbad, CA 92011 Join us Monday September 14 at Hot Water Gallery for the opening night of the Sessions Surf Festival art exhibit. If you can’t make opening night the exhibit will be open all week! Learn more at: https://sessionssurffestival.com/encinitas/overview Sessions Surf Festival on Instagram

Experience one of the greatest masterpieces ever written for chorus and orchestra. Bach’s Mass in B Minor is a work of extraordinary beauty, power, and emotional depth, bringing together soaring choruses, virtuosic soloists, and some of the most inspiring music every composed. Performed with orchestra and guest soloists, this unforgettable concert showcases the San Diego Master Chorale at its finest. Visit: https://www.sdmasterchorale.org/2026-27-season/ San Diego Master Chorale on Facebook / Instagram

Experience one of the greatest masterpieces ever written for chorus and orchestra. Bach’s Mass in B Minor is a work of extraordinary beauty, power, and emotional depth, bringing together soaring choruses, virtuosic soloists, and some of the most inspiring music every composed. Performed with orchestra and guest soloists, this unforgettable concert showcases the San Diego Master Chorale at its finest. Visit: https://www.sdmasterchorale.org/2026-27-season/ San Diego Master Chorale on Facebook / Instagram