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The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid offers a remarkable survey of Western art, tracing its development from the Renaissance through the dawn of the twentieth century. Assembled from an extraordinary private collection, the museum’s holdings address key moments in art history and provide a vital counterpoint to Spain’s national collections. This docent-led virtual talk will explore a selection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum collection masterworks that illuminate how artists across time grappled with belief, everyday experience, and the emergence of modern life. Join us live on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86148328476?pwd=UmpTRGhYZS9UQnAxeHd6aHpCbENFdz09 Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1370248984366104 Timken Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Comic-Con 2026 July 23-26 Hilton San Diego Gaslamp is leveling up attendees' Comic-Con experience with the limited time Level Up Lounge, a retro-inspired gaming tavern taking over Wild Hare Bar Garden. Open throughout Comic-Con, the limited-time pop-up invites fans, cosplayers, and convention-goers to step into a vibrant world of pixel-art décor, themed cocktails, nostalgic gaming-inspired details, interactive photo moments, and live entertainment. Just steps from the San Diego Convention Center, Level Up Lounge is open daily during Comic-Con, offering fans a chance to recharge after a day of cosplay, panels, and gaming activations. Inspired by the nostalgia of classic video games, this limited-time experience invites guests to press pause, power up, and feel like they've stepped into a real-life arcade adventure. Plus! An immersive photo experience makes this the ultimate side-quest for downtown San Diego Instagram–worthy Comic-Con Destinations. Wild Hare Bar Garden OPEN DAILY Sunday - Thursday from 6:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. Friday - Saturday from 6:30 a.m. -12 a.m.

Taste of North Park returns on Saturday, October 3, with more than 50 food tastings and 15 beverage stops available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets for the 15th annual event are $50 for food only and $65 for food and sips. There is also a Shareable Sip Ticket for $85, which is good for one food tasting to be shared and two tasting cups for drinks. All ticket options can be purchased at www.tasteofnorthpark.com, and the event sells out every year. Participating businesses include Finca, a wine bar and bottle shop that was named to Wine Spectator Magazine’s international list of its Editors’ Favorite Wine Bars in the October 31, 2025, issue. Falafel Heights, with Arabic food made from scratch, and One of Us, “San Diego’s Home for Women’s Sports,” are also participating. Other locations include Big City Bagels, Jeni's Ice Creams, Mr. Moto Pizza, North Park Beer Company, and The Original 40 Brewing Company. The final lineup will be announced the week of the event, which will also showcase indie shops, live music, and art. Check-in is at North Park Mini Park at 3812 29th Street. The event is for all ages; however, to participate in alcoholic beverage tastings, guests must be 21+. Parking is available in the North Park Garage (350 spaces) at 3829 29th Street. The event is accessible by MTS bus lines 2, 6, 7, and 10. North Park Main Street on Instagram

Blending Arabic, Persian, Turkish and Mediterranean influences with dynamic percussion and live belly dance, this colorful courtyard performance is full of movement, energy and world-music flair. Saturdays in the Courtyard is a vibrant outdoor performance series that fills the beautiful Ann Kulchin Courtyard with music, energy and community spirit. Bring friends, enjoy the festive atmosphere and experience the best new and emerging artists in North County and San Diego under the open sky. In the event of rain, concerts will be moved indoors. Performances are free, open to the public and suitable for all ages. Feel free to bring your own chair. Visit: https://www.frankdrums.com/middle-earth

MacLachlan was 23 when he auditioned for Lynch's adaptation of Dune. The two would go on to work together on the cult classics Blue Velvet and Twin Peaks. MacLachlan's new memoir is Fictional Selves.

The Library's Autumn Concert Series takes place on Fridays from September 9 to October 3. Each concert will begin at 1 p.m. in the Winn Room. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the performance. On October 23, we will close out this year's Autumn Concert Series with Pei-Chun Tsai on the violin, performing classical and chamber music repertoire. This concert is free to attend thanks to the support of the City of Coronado and the Friends of the Coronado Public Library. Seating is first come, first seated and doors will open at 12:45 p.m. Pei-Chun Tsai of Tainan, Taiwan, began her musical studies at the age of four, and made her solo debut in Carnegie Weill Recital Hall in 1997. She holds the first prize in the 1990 and 1992 Taiwan National Violin Competition, and was also a three time first-prize winner of the Tainan Violin Competition. She has performed as a soloist and a chamber musician in Paul Recital Hall, Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center and the National Concert Hall in Taiwan. Following their 1994 debut at the Carnegie Weill Recital Hall, she has toured with The Muse Piano Quartet in Taiwan with the sponsorship of the Formosa Chamber Music Society. Pei-Chun has participated in the Alfred, Encore, Yellow Barn, and Taos summer music festivals in the United States as well as the Holland Music Session in Amsterdam. In addition to her performing career, Pei-Chun is a devoted teacher- she holds a Suzuki Teaching Certificate from the School for Strings. As a scholarship recipient of The Julliard School, she was on the faculty of the Ear Training Department in Juilliard pre-college division. She has been on the teaching faculties of the Lucy Moses School, Suzuki on the Island and was the founder of the Suzuki program at Resurrection Episcopal Day School in Manhattan. At the Juilliard School Pei-Chun studied with legendary violinist Joseph Fuchs. In addition, she has studied extensively with Earl Carlyss, Daniel Phillips, Harvey Shapiro, and Sally Thomas. For her DMA in violin performance her dissertation was entitled “Richard Strauss’ Violin Writing in His Early Years from 1870 to 1898- The Influence of the Violin Sonata.” She has been a member of the San Diego Symphony since 2006 and plays on a 1910 violin by Alfredo Contino.

Join HomeAid San Diego for our 8th annual STEP UP! Walk to End Homelessness as we celebrate 25 years of building new lives. Since 2019, over 30 companies and hundreds of individuals have joined colleagues, family, and friends for this day of service and giving back. Enjoy a morning 5K walk, good food, learning, and community while helping us double our participation and impact this year. The event features a homeless service provider pavilion, carnival games, food offerings, and a post-walk celebration—fun for all ages! HomeAid’s mission is to help people experiencing or at risk of homelessness build new lives through construction, community engagement, and education. HomeAid’s vision is to be a vital force in creating safe and dignified housing and programmatic facilities for those who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Early Bird Ticket Youth - $15 Early Bird Ticket Adult - $35 HASD WALK Ticket - $20 HASD WALK Ticket - $40 This Ticket includes: - Participation in our 5k Walk at Mission Bay - Food/Beverage at event - Access to our Impact Village of Homeless Service Providers - Photo Booth, Games and potential to win Prizes - Good feeling of helping others! HomeAid San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

First, new details are emerging around May’s attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego. Also, San Diego County could start treating Mexican sewage that spills into the Tijuana River. Then, a bill to regulate how human remains are disposed might just be crucial to the future of the Midway Rising project. And, a new state law passed despite warnings of racial bias.

From Gang Life to Community Leadership Luis J. Rodriguez – an award-winning poet, acclaimed author and community activist – draws from his own life and shares how he overcame gang involvement to become a leading voice for hope, healing and social justice. His inspiring story reminds us that people can change, communities can heal and everyone deserves the chance to build a better future. Co-sponsors: Sociology Department and the CSUSM Latino Alumni Chapter CSUSM Arts & Lectures on Instagram

"The Tiny Exhibition" is a unique, one-day public art event at Liberty Station Arts Districts' First Fridays on June 5, 2026. This event presents a powerful collaboration between contemporary artist Lisa Bryson, Tiny Home Central, Piccola Tiny Homes and the non-profit The Warrior Village Project. Featuring a collection of meticulously crafted oil paintings, many are of a jewel-like size, on display inside a Piccola Tiny Home as art gallery organized by Tiny Home Central. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Warrior Village Projects’ tiny home build program. The exhibition explores themes of scale, luxury, and sustainability, challenging the notion that size dictates value—in both art and living spaces. This event creates a poignant link between the site's legacy of military service and the project's contemporary mission, offering a compelling cultural experience while directly supporting a vital community cause. 10% of all art sales will benefit The Warrior Village Project's mission to house homeless veterans. Visit: https://tinyhomecentral.org/upcoming Tiny Home Central on Facebook / Instagram