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Join San Diego Bird Alliance on Sunday, September 13, for a planting party at the Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge! Come help us put 50 native plants in the ground to create better habitat for native birds and other wildlife. The before-and-after photos show what can happen when a community comes together to restore this special place. Now it’s time to keep that progress growing. All plants and tools will be provided. Just bring yourself and be ready to get your hands dirty. No experience is needed, and everyone is welcome to join in. Sunday, September 13, 2026 Check-in outside the Tijuana Estuary visitor center 301 Caspian Way, Imperial Beach Come plant with us and be part of the next chapter of restoration at the Tijuana Estuary. This event is part of the Latino Conservation Week “Journey Through the Wetlands” celebration and Tijuana River Action Month kickoff. ESPAÑOL Únete a San Diego Bird Alliance el domingo 13 de septiembre para una jornada de plantación en el Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Tijuana Slough. Ayúdanos a plantar 50 plantas nativas para crear un mejor hábitat para las aves nativas y otros animales silvestres. Las fotos del antes y después muestran lo que podemos lograr cuando la comunidad se une para restaurar este lugar tan especial. Ahora es momento de seguir avanzando con este esfuerzo. Proporcionaremos todas las plantas y herramientas. Solo tienes que venir con ganas de ensuciarte las manos. No necesitas experiencia y todas las personas son bienvenidas. Domingo 13 de septiembre de 2026 Registro afuera del Centro de Visitantes del Estuario de Tijuana 301 Caspian Way, Imperial Beach Ven a plantar con nosotros y sé parte del próximo capítulo de restauración del Estuario de Tijuana. Este evento forma parte de la celebración “Journey Through the Wetlands” de Latino Conservation Week y del inicio de Tijuana River Action Month. San Diego Bird Alliance on Instagram

Temperatures will rise and high winds will hit San Diego County starting Thursday, prompting county officials to urge caution and preparation.

Democrats and Republicans have found common ground in this campaign season. Both parties have poured millions into ads attacking data centers as the public continues to protest the AI facilities.

Friday, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 2 p.m. Rafael Payare, conductor Tasha Hokuao Koontz, soprano Nikola Printz, mezzo-soprano Viktor Antipenko, tenor Hansung Yoo, baritone JIMMY LÓPEZ: Symphony No. 6, "Monarch" BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, “Choral” Two symphonies – one newly written, one timeless – come together in a celebration of nature, humanity, and hope. Peruvian born composer and San Diego Symphony Composer in Residence Jimmy López draws inspiration from the natural world that unites the Americas along the Pacific coast. In his Symphony No. 6, he turns to one of nature’s most wondrous phenomena: the migration of monarch butterflies. López transforms their journey into sound—a vivid meditation on transformation, endurance, and the fragile harmony between life and environment. The program culminates with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, a work that forever changed the symphonic form with its visionary finale setting of Friedrich Schiller’s "Ode to Joy." Written in defiance of personal struggle, the work transcends boundaries of time and culture, uniting orchestra, chorus, and audience in a single voice of exaltation. Its words and music – celebrating joy, brotherhood, and freedom – remain an anthem of shared humanity. Together, these two symphonies embody an unbroken continuum: López’s reflection on nature’s resilience and Beethoven’s immortal affirmation of the human spirit. In both, we are reminded of music’s power to lift us beyond division and reconnect us to wonder. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 2 p.m. Joshua Weilerstein, conductor Jeff Thayer, violin KLEIN: Partita for Strings BARTÓK: Violin Concerto No. 1 DVORÁK: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95, “From the New World” Joshua Weilerstein leads an East European journey of remembrance and rediscovery. The program opens with Gideon Klein’s Partita for strings, adapted from the young Czech Jewish composer’s 1944 "String Trio," written in the Theresienstadt concentration camp shortly before his death at age 25. Its Moravian folk song variations – tender, haunting, and defiant – are both a farewell and an elegy of hope. Bartók’s Violin Concerto No. 1, never heard in his lifetime, was written in 1907 as a love offering to violinist Stefi Geyer. Its two movements chart the arc of passion – from glowing lyricism to dazzling virtuosity – with music that reveals the composer’s heart at its most vulnerable. San Diego Symphony concertmaster Jeff Thayer performs as soloist. The concert closes with Dvorák’s Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”, one of the world’s most beloved symphonies. Written during the composer’s American sojourn, it fuses Czech lyricism with the rhythms and spiritual depth of Black American music shared with him by composer Harry T. Burleigh. For some, it embodies the American experience; for others, it expresses the longing of exile. Whatever one’s perspective, its timeless melodies remind us that great music speaks across cultures – connecting memory, identity, and the universal human spirit. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

In this course, we will learn to read and write, hold short conversations, and begin growing our knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and culture. We will begin with printed and cursive letters, basic greetings and how to conjugate verbs in the present tense. We will also learn numbers, colors, dates and times—and we will play games, recite songs and poems, and begin to see glimpses of the Yiddish world, past and present. Teacher: Zach Golden Zach Golden was the Deputy Yiddish Editor of the Forward (Forverts) from 2022 to 2024, ordained as a rabbi at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles in 2020, and is the co-founder of Der Nister Downtown Jewish Center, a synagogue and cultural center in Downtown Los Angeles. When: Sundays, October 11, 18, 25 ; November 1, 8, 15 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. PT / 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. CT / 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET Where: Online on Zoom Early bird: $180 (if registered before Sunday, Sep 27, 2026) Regular admission: $220 One Class: $35 Visit: Yiddish for Beginners with Zach Golden Yiddish Arts and Academics on Instagram and Facebook

A week after the failed execution, Pike is awake but is said to be angry and confused. Her lawyers said Wednesday's hearing was about "transparency."

CIRQUE MUSICA HOLIDAY WONDERLAND BRINGS THE MAGIC TO THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS ON DECEMBER 9TH! This holiday season, follow our heroes as they are transported into a dazzling winter wonderland where time seems to stand still. With each daring act, they grow younger, rediscovering the joy, imagination, and spirit of the holidays they thought they had lost. This brand-new production blends world-class circus artistry with your favorite holiday music for a show unlike anything you’ve experienced. Breathtaking acrobatics, soaring aerial performances, and heart-pounding feats bring the season’s most beloved melodies to life, delivering an unforgettable holiday experience for the whole family. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the magic! Join us at the California Center for the Arts Escondido on Wednesday, December 9th for a night of wonder, excitement, and holiday cheer. Standard Tickets $54 – $175 including fees (face value $45 – $160) VIP Packages available VIP Package 1 Enjoy the best seat in the house and the ultimate holiday Cirque VIP Experience! Being a VIP allows guests to go behind the scenes, meet the talented Cirque Musica cast first-hand, get on stage, play with show props, take photos and more! Learn how the magic happens with this exclusive one-of-a-kind experience! It all begins 75 minutes before showtime! Be sure to bring your camera VIP Package 2 As an add-on; Enjoy the ultimate holiday Cirque VIP Experience! Being a VIP allows guests to go behind the scenes, meet the talented Cirque Musica cast first-hand, get on stage, play with show props, take photos and more! Learn how the magic happens with this exclusive one-of-a-kind experience! It all begins 75minutes before showtime! Be sure to bring your camera! California Center for the Arts, Escondido on Facebook / Instagram

A pair of wildly different but equally engaging films open this weekend at Digital Gym Cinema.

On Friday, October 30 at Normal Heights United, Songwriter Sanctuary San Diego will present a lineup of rising artists in the San Diego music scene to include: Ms. Connie, Sam Franz, and Deidre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with featured music at 7 p.m., hosted by the organization’s President and curator Lindsay White. ASL services will be provided for the indoor/feature event by Deaf Community Services of San Diego thanks to our sponsors, including a generous contribution from Ability Central. Prior to the show: An unplugged “Pre-Show Pantry Jam” will take place on the sidewalk stage just outside the venue from 6-6:30 p.m. Guests are invited to contribute unopened/unexpired food or gently used clothing to NHU’s community pantry, fridge, and closet while enjoying entertainment from Espi Love, a Songwriter Sanctuary alumni artist, west coast regional slam champion, recent San Diego Pride Poet. About the Featured Artists Ms. Connie Ms. Connie is a bilingual singer-songwriter blending pop, Latin rhythms, acoustic sounds, and soulful storytelling into music that feels honest, free, and unapologetically human. Born in California, raised in Mexico City, and now based in San Diego, Ms. Connie brings both sides of her cultural identity into her music, moving naturally between English and Spanish and between vulnerability and strength. Her songs explore love, heartbreak, self-love, identity, freedom, and the courage to be yourself. Ms. Connie was recently selected by the Old Globe to perform her original music in the local production of Broadway-bound musical "Begin Again." Earlier this year, she was also a featured artist on the song "SDFSHE," a single released through the San Diego FC Playmakers Music Collective. With collaborations across the arts scene and influences ranging from Latin music to folk, pop, and singer-songwriter traditions, she doesn’t believe in fitting into one box or one genre. Each song follows the emotion and tells its own story. Sam Franz Sam Franz is a singer-songwriter originally from San Jose, now calling San Diego home. A rising independent artist, Sam (along with cowriter Mary Matthew, who is unable to join us this month) crafts songs that explore heartbreak, friendship, and love. The two are set to release a new single called “The Villain” on October 29 in collaboration with American Idol alum Noel Tsoukalas. DEIDRE DEIDRE is a San Diego-based singer-songwriter blending folk and indie influences into introspective songs. Originally from Michigan, her storytelling captures the bittersweet details of everyday life. With lyrics that feel like being lost in thought in a crowded room, she invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences. Event Details Location: Normal Heights United. 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego, CA 92116. Date / Time: Friday, September 25. Doors 6:30 p.m., Music 7 p.m. (Pantry Jam 6 p.m.) Suggested Donation: $10+ online or at door; optional “pass the hat” after intermission. No one is turned away for lack of funds. All Ages: We do not censor our artists; please check out the lineup and make the best decision for your family. Parking: Street parking. Food/Drink: Sponsored by Babe Beverages and Duck Foot Brewing Company. Guests are welcome to bring their own food into the venue (please eat and dispose of waste respectfully). There are so many delicious restaurants within walking distance - feel free to grab something take-out and bring it in! Accessibility: ASL provided. Our online RSVP form includes an optional field where you can disclose accessibility preferences and/or accommodation requests. Visit songwritersanctuary-sd.com for a full accessibility statement and contact songwritersanctuarysd@gmail.com within (5) days of the event for accommodation requests. For inquiries, media comps, sponsorship opportunities, or further info contact Lindsay White at songwritersanctuarysd@gmail.com or visit songwritersanctuary-sd.com/about. Songwriter Sanctuary San Diego on Instagram