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Free Community Event: The Solento Surf Festival will be at Seaside Reef on September 13, 2025 for an all day beach day! We are hosting a unique surf contest, with multiple categories for surfers and spectators to enjoy. The fun doesn’t stop when the contest ends; join us at the beach bar and stage for live music and entertainment. Plus, come hungry – and thirsty – your favorite local vendors will be there serving until sunset. Ticketed Event: On September 18 - 20, La Paloma will be the hub of the best surf films, panel conversations, live music, and more. Lineup coming soon! Free Community Event: With works from multiple artists across different mediums, live music, food and drinks the SSF art exhibit will bridge the gap of traditional surf culture and art. Visit: https://www.solentosurffestival.com/encinitas/overview Solento Surf Festival on Instagram

Ashton Gallery in North Park kicks off October with an evening opening reception for “Emotion X Connection”, the first full collaborative exhibition by artists Anuj Jenveja and Priyanka Pathak. The month-long exhibit is presented alongside the “Fall in Love” juried show featuring dozens of new regional works. Friends Jenveja and Pathak will present a collection of over 10 expressive figurative acrylic and mixed media paintings, drawing from their professional background as psychotherapists. The duo express nuances of life’s emotional moments using a rich color palette inspired by their South Asian heritage. During the opening reception from 4-7 p.m., attendees will have the opportunity to meet the two artists at the celebratory reception, free and open to the public. All paintings from “Emotion X Connection” will be available for viewing and purchase at Ashton Gallery through Oct. 31. Ashton Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

Thirty-nine San Diego Potters Guild juried members fill the Spanish Village Art Center patio with thousands of handcrafted pots, unique and distinctive, choosing the clay, form, shape, design, surface, decoration, glaze and firing technique. There'll be colorful bowls, wonderful plates and serving platters with imaginative designs, hundreds of beautiful mugs, carved and decorated vases and bottles, fabulous teapots, unusual planters and complex sculptures. Visitors may meet potters and watch demonstrations on the wheel. Visit: sandiegopottersguild.org

Experience the first Mars Living Room Picture the first living room on Mars. What would settlers hang on their walls? They’d choose art that radiates the colors, warmth and joy of Earth. They’d hang paintings that remind them why exploring the unknown is worth it. That’s exactly what you’ll find at "Step Beyond," a limited‑run art adventure that transports you to a Mars colony living room where every wall glows with luminous oil paintings. Artists Andrea Tarman and Walter Redondo have created paintings that are more than décor. They’re portals to joy, the beauty of nature, the excitement of discovery and sparks of upliftment. In the hush of a Martian evening, colonists would gaze at these canvases for a burst of joy; here in San Diego, they’ll inspire you to imagine bigger. “As a local artist, I wanted to create a space where everyone can imagine life beyond Earth—see some great art and maybe spark the next generation of dreamers right here in San Diego.” – Andrea Tarman What to Expect: - Art: Collections inspired by the moon, the stars and beyond. - Mars Colony Living Room: Walk into a full‑scale living room set from the first Martian habitat. Snap your own “greetings from Mars” selfie surrounded by art that colonists would choose to keep them connected to Earth. - Dream Currency: Receive real dream currency when you RSVP. - Inspirational Talks (Sat. Oct 4) Time TBD: - Douglas C. Leonard, Ph.D.; San Diego State University talks about the stars and living in space - Professor of Astronomy: Dr. Gerardo Dominguez; CSUSM; Professor of Physics - gives us insight into worlds beyond our own. - Make Art: Add your mark to a community artwork about space, dreams, and daring to go beyond. - Mars Diary: Peek into journal entries of a Martian settler—imagine what it means to build a life far from Earth. - Humanity’s Journey to Space Timeline - Astronaut Footprints and Discovery - Photos, Stories, Surprises… and More Details: - Opening Night: Friday, October 3, 6–9 p.m. (artist talk and meet‑and‑greet) - Saturday Night: October 4, 12–6 p.m. (Professor of Astronomy talks) - Daily Hours: October 6–8, 12–4p.m. - Last Night: Thursday, October 9, 5–8 p.m. Where: 789 W Harbor Dr., Seaport Village (next to The Cheesecake Factory), San Diego, CA 92101 Gallery Website This is not just an art show—it’s a glimpse into the future of human habitats and a celebration of the power of art to keep us joyful and grounded, no matter how far we travel. Andrea Tarman on Instagram

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: binational artist PANCA, Anna Stump's iconic "Mojaveland" mini golf art installation, Barrio Art Crawl, short stories, "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" and more.

Mikey Varas' San Diego squad became the second expansion team to advance to a conference final, joining the 1998 Chicago Fire.

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Please join us for the opening reception of a solo exhibition "ME VOY PA´L PUEBLO "by Paola Villaseñor "PANCA," this October 11. PANCA will be showing a whole new body of work of more than 15 paintings and a mural. With this exhibition, PANCA reflects on the binational and transborder experience amid the political turmoil and violent immigration policies. "Me voy pa´l pueblo" is the dream of escaping the current USA administration and, a look into Paola´s experience of moving back to Mexico after living in the USA for 3 years. "ME VOY PA’L PUEBLO" is a homage to the immigrant community who just like Paola´s parents, moved to the USA when she was a child, in search of a better life. Opening Reception – October 11, 2025, 5-7 p.m. Exhibition Runs Through – Jan 10, 2026 Location - 147 W San Ysidro Blvd, San Ysidro, 92173 Aparta la fecha! Acompáñanos para la recepción de apertura de la exhibición individual "ME VOY PA´L PUEBLO" de Paola Villaseñor PANCA, este octubre 11. PANCA presentará una nueva serie de más de 15 pinturas y un mural. Con esta exposición, PANCA reflexiona sobre la experiencia binacional y transfronteriza en medio de la agitación política y las violentas políticas de inmigración. "Me voy pa’l pueblo" es el sueño de escapar de la actual administración estadounidense y una mirada a la experiencia de Paola al regresar a México después de vivir en Estados Unidos durante tres años. "ME VOY PA’L PUEBLO" es un homenaje a la comunidad inmigrante que, al igual que los padres de Paola, se mudó a Estados Unidos cuando ella era niña, en busca de una vida mejor. The Front Arte & Cultura on Facebook / Instagram

Join us on September 21 for screen printing workshops led by Poppy Press, a serigraphy studio and publisher specializing in screen printed editions, zines, and art books. Participants will learn the basics of screen printing and experiment with overprinting using vibrant color triads. Working with pre-burned screens, you’ll layer colors and create unique compositions. 10am Workshop 11am Workshop 1pm Workshop 2pm Workshop Make at Mingei is made possible through a generous grant from the ResMed Foundation. Mingei International Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Dueling Safdie brother movie projects, Love Island USA chaos, a feces-filled And Just Like That … finale: looking back on an eclectic year for pop culture.