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Making her Fourth Friday Jazz Series debut, singer, guitarist, song-writer and activist Steph Johnson is a multifaceted San Diego powerhouse! Along with bassist Rob Thorsen, pianist Melonie Grinnell and Richard Sellars on drums, look forward to an evening of soulful jazz and blues, familiar standards and uplifting originals. In her distinctive, smokey, lush voice are the influences of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Joni Mitchell, and Stevie Wonder. Visit: https://www.ljcommunitycenter.org/event-details/steph-johnson-with-the-rob-thorsen-trio Steph Johnson on Instagram and Facebook

A CalMatters investigation finds the Professional Fiduciaries Bureau hasn’t fulfilled its promise to protect Californians as the state’s population ages.

Pope Leo XIV raised existential concerns about scientific progress, life and human rights during a speech on his first papal visit to France.

A free 20min breakfast lecture series for our creative community. Join us for coffee, donuts, and inspiration every last Friday of the month. Sarah Beckman is Executive Director of Outside The Lens (OTL), a San Diego nonprofit media arts organization that engages 2,700+ young people annually—97% from systemically marginalized communities—to build creative confidence, explore career pathways, and drive social impact through storytelling. A creative strategist and visual storyteller with 25 years of nonprofit leadership, Sarah has guided Outside The Lens from a grassroots organization into a recognized innovator in creative youth development and media literacy, partnering with institutions like The Getty Museum on Voice Out, a regional exhibition that amplifies the perspectives of young artists. Sarah’s leadership philosophy is simple: create conditions for others to thrive. Whether expanding programs like Media Makers—which serves young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities—or securing catalyst funding for Balboa Park's Botanical Building during her tenure at Forever Balboa Park, she leads with curiosity and trust. She’s also the creative mind behind Culture & Cocktails at the San Diego Museum of Art and has presented at Public Lands Alliance and International Placemaking Week conferences. A Minnesota native with degrees in Journalism and Gender & Women's Studies from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Sarah was recently named a 2025 San Diego Magazine Nonprofit Pioneer. A writer and photographer who believes in magic, hustle, and flow, she lives in Rancho Peñasquitos with her husband and twin sons who attend Cal Poly. CreativeMornings | San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

The third annual San Diego Rodeo begins Friday at Petco Park. It begins right after the closing arguments in a lawsuit against rodeo organizers alleging animal cruelty.

The PettyBreakers are known for their performances dedicated to capturing the essence and sound of a live Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers concert. The concert is Sept. 26, 2026 from 8 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Standard tickets $36.80 – $86 including fees (face value $29-$70). No fees if purchased in person at the CCAE Box Office. VIP tickets available $246 including fees (face value $230). No fees if purchased in person at the CCAE Box Office. VIP Tickets include pre-show VIP Party at 5:30pm + best concert seats with sponsors.

We Welcome Tio’s Mobile Knife Sharpening In addition to knives, Tio can sharpen gardening shears and pruners of any size. With that said, pricing will range from $6 to $10 per item depending on the size and condition. Both cash and card accepted. Tio will be visiting from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. About Tio: Tio has been sharpening tools professionally since 2018, starting as a chef in the restaurant industry before transitioning into mobile knife and tool sharpening. His experience includes both culinary and gardening tools, fueled by his love of connecting with chefs and gardeners in the San Diego community. He runs both a storefront and a mobile service. He lives with his wife and three boys in North Park. In his free time, he enjoys tending to his garden and is currently training for a marathon. Visit: https://www.cityfarmersnursery.com/events/knife-sharpening-nov-4s7km City Farmer's Nursery on Instagram and Facebook

The water contact closure was in addition to closures already in place for the Tijuana Slough, Imperial Beach and Silver Strand Shorelines, and Avenida Lunar, according to the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality.

In this virtual workshop series, artists are invited to turn their journal into a studio companion and idea incubator. Through interactive Zoom sessions we'll explore simple, repeatable practices artists can use to generate content, clarify ideas, and deepen connection to their work. AUGUST TOPIC: WHAT IS YOUR "WHY" STATEMENT? In this interactive journaling workshop, you’ll: - Explore your core values and creative motivations - Use guided journaling prompts to uncover your personal “Why” - Shape words that inspire your art, fuel your career, and connect you with audiences You will receive a Zoom link in the emailed RSVP confirmation receipt. Ticket Prices: Artist Alliance Member: Free Join and learn more about Artist Alliance and the activities at Oceanside Museum of Art at: https://oma-online.org/membership/ Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Feeling crafty? Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for arts and crafts. In the month of January, we'll welcome the New Year by creating fun disco ball vases. Can't make it to this program? Check back here the day after this program is scheduled to download the instructions so you can recreate this craft at home. This program is for adults over the age of 18. Space is limited, registration is recommended. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space permits.