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The Alliance Française San Diego invites you to embark on a journey through the delicate drawings of Joseph Le Dieu at the exhibition, "Promenade in Normandy," hosted at the Once Upon A Frame gallery in Solana Beach. Enjoy Le Dieu's creations from April 11th to 25th, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an opening reception on April 11th, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. "Promenade in Normandy" offers a delightful immersion into the quaint landscapes and rich history of Normandy. But who is Joseph Le Dieu? Born in 1815 in Avranches, this lawyer turned painter led a life intertwined with art, yet his fame remained confined to the borders of Normandy until recently. Catherine Marie, the current owner of Le Dieu's collection, stumbled upon his works tucked away in a trunk. Since then, in partnership with the French Embassy in Washington, the drawings have journeyed from Edinburgh to San Francisco, garnering recognition from the prestigious Orsay Museum in Paris. "We are thrilled to share this remarkable collection with the San Diego community," expresses Julie Ripoll, Executive Director of the Alliance Française San Diego, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting French language and culture. In addition to French classes, the Alliance Française organizes events such as the SD French Film Festival scheduled for June. The exhibition, which presents a portion of the whole collection, is hosted in the gallery space of Once Upon a Frame, a high end framer, renowned among artists, collectors, and designers in San Diego. With a team of designers hailing from France, the gallery shares a passion for promoting Francophone culture. For more information visit: afsandiego.org

The Western will premiere at a Polish film festival next month at a screening to honor the cinematographer. Hutchins was killed in 2021 after a loaded prop gun handled by actor Alec Baldwin went off.

The 47th annual Mt. Carmel Tournament of Bands, one of Southern California’s largest and oldest high school marching band competitions, is set for Saturday, Oct. 26 at Mt. Carmel High School in Rancho Penasquitos. The tournament will showcase the music and artistic pageantry of 30 high school marching bands from across Southern California and will feature both parade and field show competitions. Field show performances by small bands will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Mt. Carmel’s Sundevil Stadium, followed by a free parade band review from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the school’s parking lot. Field shows with large bands are planned from 3:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Sundevil Stadium. Food, drink and merchandise concessions will be available throughout the day and evening. Tickets for the field shows can be purchased the day of the tournament at the stadium ticket window. General admission prices are $15 for adults; $12 for students, seniors and military; and free for children 5 and under. Reserved seating in the stadium’s center section is available for $25 and can be purchased either the day of the event, or in advance at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-mt-carmel-tournament-of-bands-reserved-seating-tickets-1005237220587. Tickets include admission to both the morning and afternoon/evening field shows, as well as for all award presentations. Mt. Carmel High School is located at 9550 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego 92129. The school’s parking lot will not be available for public parking the day of the event, so spectators should park in the neighborhoods surrounding the school. The tournament is the single-largest fundraiser for the school’s music program. Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Mt. Carmel Music Foundation and will be used to support the school’s band, color guard and orchestra programs. For more information, visit www.mchsbandtournament.com or email tournament@mchsmusic.org. Visit: https://www.mchsmusic.org/tournament Mt. Carmel Tournament of the Bands on Facebook

Stream now with KPBS Passport / Watch Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 + 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Sunday, Nov. 2 at 6:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Join the acclaimed trio to celebrate Italian culture and history in the breathtaking Sicilian setting of the Temple of Concordia. The concert showcases their powerful vocals on a mix of beloved classics, operatic arias, and popular songs, all infused with their signature style, making this a full-fledged cultural event that connects the past with the present.

Welcome to Hilton San Diego Bayfront’s second annual BooFront Pet Costume Contest! All donations for our BooFront Pet Costume Contest will go to the San Diego Humane Society. Canine Ambassadors will be in attendance. Come get in a snuggle and learn about the amazing things San Diego Humane Society does all year long. Upon arrival, check-in with your dog in costume. You’ll be entered into our onsite giveaway! You'll also have a chance to connect with the community through local San Diego dog businesses in attendance. ON SITE PRIZES 1st Prize – $100 food & beverage credit at Hudson & Nash 2nd prize - $50 food & beverage credit at Hudson & Nash 3rd Prize - one pet entrée from the pet menu at Hudson & Nash Must be present to win Voting will take place at 12:30 p.m. Pups and their parents should be ready to walk the blue carpet and get their picture taken at Noon Participants and spectators will be given one voting slip. They are to cast one vote in the ballot box. Winners will be announced by 1 p.m. SOCIAL MEDIA PRIZE Chance to win an overnight stay at Hilton San Diego Bayfront on our Treat Your Pet Program. Select images from the event will be displayed on social media by Tuesday, 10/29. Our social media followers will like this post, tag your friend in the comments, and follow #hudsonandnashsd, #hiltonbayfront for a chance to win. Contest from Tuesday, Oct. 29 through Thursday, Oct. 31. Winner to be announced Friday, Nov. 1. Boofront Pet Costume Activities: Walk the doggy runway on the blue carpet. Caricature artist available to capture you and your four legged family member(s). First come, first served. $10 each (sorry, cash only). Grab a pup cup from Starbucks and a drink for yourself. Enjoy 20% off for lunch at our on-property, dog friendly restaurant, Hudson & Nash. Discount cards provided at check-in desk. Hilton San Diego Bayfront on Instagram

We'll be offering TWO sessions of this class tonight, a 5 p.m. session and a 7 p.m. session so please note the ticket options when you make your selection. Class 1 will be 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Class 2 will be 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Guests will make the Grainbakers Spent Grain Artisan Bread Dough. Once created, you can customize your bread by adding various flavors from our spice selection. Rosemary and Sea Salt Cinnamon Raisin Tomato & Italian Herb Dark Chocolate & Cherry Blueberry, Heavy Cream & Lime Cheddar, Bacon & Chive Bread Honey & Lavender Cheddar & Habanero Class includes A bread-and-butter sampling Lecture and hands-on instruction to make artisan spent grain baked bread Recipe and instruction guide. Super fun mixing session to make your dough One bread in it's first rise, ready to head home to bake Extra spent grain for your freezer and recipes to make more bread VIP / FAQ We will be hosting TWO sessions of this class, a 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. session. You will bake your bread at home. Participants must be 18 to participate and must have a ticket Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. You will need non-slip footwear in the brewery. Sandals and flip-flops are not allowed. Homebrewers welcomed with open arms and VIP high-fives! Visit: https://www.grainbakers.com/event-details-registration/burgeon-brewing-breadmaking-class-nov-20th?utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral Grainbakers on Instagram and Facebook

On Friday, October 25, Songwriter Sanctuary will take on a new rhythm with a special MC Edition featuring The Neighborhood Kids, The Brothers Burns, and Rob Deez. Typically known for its intimate acoustic sets and behind-the-song storytelling, the original music series is shifting gears to spotlight songwriters whose craft is rooted in hip hop, where rhythm, flow, and rhyme take center stage. Hosted by the iconic Jeff Berkley in collaboration with Normal Heights United, this event will bring a fresh spin to the Songwriter Sanctuary experience. The Neighborhood Kids are a conscious hip-hop collective on a mission to spark unity and drive social change. This group blends innovative rhythms with powerful messages. Their music dives deep into revolutionary topics and social activism, aiming to inspire and unite listeners through thought-provoking lyrics and a dynamic sound. With each track, The Neighborhood Kids challenge the status quo to create a more inclusive and conscious world. The Brothers Burns influences run the gamut of old school hip hop, funk, Motown, and R&B to classic rock, classical, electronic, and more. Drawing inspiration from everyday life experiences, prior/current events, social/economic happenings, and the abstract, the 2x San Diego Music Award winning trio provides an artistic and rhythmic commentary complete with lyricism, beatboxing, and live turntablism. Rob Deez is a San Diego-based acoustic hip hop comedian known for his witty humor, storytelling songs, and commanding stage presence. Mixing comedy with music, Deez creates relatable tracks about everything from ramen noodles to bike-riding, delivering laughter wherever he goes. Inspired by the likes of Wu-Tang Clan, Sublime, and early episodes of Saturday Night Live, he has carved out a distinct “singer-songrhymer” niche that keeps audiences laughing and connecting with every word. Event Details: Date: Friday, October 25 Location: Normal Heights United Church, 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego, CA 92116 Time: Doors at 6:30 p.m., Show at 7 p.m. Suggested Donation: $10 (all ages) but please be generous in your support of these top tier talents whose creative work is their livelihood. All donations go to artists. No one turned away for lack of funds. Food/Drink: Concession snacks and beverages (with and without alcohol) are available for small purchase, thanks to our partners Normal Heights United and our sponsors at Duck Foot Brewing Company. Attendees are welcome to bring their own food and drinks into the sanctuary - we recommend grabbing takeout from one of the many amazing restaurants on Adams Ave! (Please respect the space and dispose of all waste/recycling upon conclusion of the concert). Accessibility: Please direct any venue accessibility requests to Molly Lorden molly@nhunited.org. Masks are not required but definitely welcome. If you are ill/contagious, please stay home for the safety of others. Visit: https://www.lindsaywhitemusic.com/songwriter-sanctuary.html

Step into the enchanted world of Broadway's classic, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that has been produced in 37 countries worldwide. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. The original Broadway production ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. This "tale as old as time" is filled with spectacular costume and set opportunities or, even more simply staged, Disney's Beauty and the Beast offers a great opportunity to bring your entire community together for family theatre at its best. Visit: https://www.centerstagesd.com/product-page/beauty-and-the-beast-tickets-1 Center Stage Productions on Instagram and Facebook

Admission is $65 Members, $75 Non-Members and includes dinner and a sampling of a historic cocktail libation. Experience San Diego during the Victorian era (1837-1901) with a lively presentation of artifacts and oddities from the San Diego History Center and the Women’s Museum of California archives. A thespian ghost host will share both spine-tingling stories and historic Victorian tales from San Diego’s Gaslamp District, Old Town, and Villa Montezuma. Prizes will be awarded to those who come dressed in their ghostly best! Beer, wine, and a special cocktail will be available for purchase. Ticket includes dinner and a sampling of a historic libation. We are dying to see you there! This is a 21+ event Visit: https://sandiegohistory.org/event/dine-and-doom/ San Diego History Center on Instagram and Facebook

Our October performance will put you in the mood for the autumn season with “Fantasy and Fear.” The concert features some older classics alongside newer works — favorites like The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and a Prelude and Fugue by Johann Sebastian Bach will be a great compliment to Lindsey Bronnenkant’s Tarot. We also welcome to the podium SDSU Director of Bands Dr. Shannon Kitelinger, a pillar of artistic music-making in our region, and welcome to the audience composer Andrew David Perkins as we play his haunting Asylum. Visit: https://www.finestmusic.org/events Finest City Musicians Alliance on Instagram and Facebook