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Mezzo-soprano Leslie Ann Leytham and baritone Jonathan Nussman present an inventive program celebrating the expressive possibilities of two unaccompanied voices. The program features the world premiere of a meditative new work by Laura Cetilia alongside contemporary works spanning luminous harmony, intricate counterpoint, extended vocal techniques, and moments of unexpected humor. Moving fluidly between beauty and absurdity, the singers' decades-long friendship informs a musical dialogue rich in mercurial sonorities, playful exchange, and daring vocal experimentation. Through solos, duos, and works pairing voices with subtle electronics, the concert celebrates the extraordinary versatility and expressive potential of two voices. Project [BLANK] on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego-based collaborators Pablo Dodero Carrillo and Paola Capó-García present a new performance combining processed voice, electronic composition, and contemporary poetry. Drawing on Dodero's background in experimental electronic music and Capó-García's acclaimed poetic practice, the work reflects on the relationship between the individual and the state through a dynamic interplay of language and spatialized sound. As the City of San Diego's Poet Laureate, Capó-García brings a voice shaped by lyric precision and social inquiry, while Dodero's immersive electronic environments transform spoken text into shifting sonic patterns. Together, they create an intimate interdisciplinary performance where poetry and sound become inseparable modes of listening, reflection, and expression. Project [BLANK] on Facebook / Instagram

Baltimore-based flutist and composer Rachel Beetz returns to San Diego with selections from her recent solo album "Tone Keepers," an intimate program for flute and electronics exploring the relationship between acoustic gesture and electronic process. Each movement pairs a single flute technique with a distinct electronic process, allowing resonance, repetition, and transformation to unfold through subtle variation and careful listening. Beetz's music reflects her experience of sound as touch, creating richly textured performances that invite audiences to hear familiar sounds in unexpected ways. The result is an evening of focused, imaginative listening that reveals the expressive possibilities embedded within even the simplest musical gesture. Project [BLANK] on Facebook / Instagram

Bassvictim concert in San Diego. Tickets available on Ticketmaster. Bassvictim on Instagram

"Bonita Vista By Two" is a family-friendly musical comedy based on an attempt to fix a 1969 football game between Bonita Vista High School and Hilltop High. It is the 49th annual Bonitafest melodrama, San Diego County's longest-running theatrical production. Bonitafest Melodrama on Facebook

Sound artists Kamran Shafii and Michael Masaru Flora present an evening of electroacoustic performance that unveils the hidden sonic worlds embedded within our built and digital environments. Iranian sound artist Kamran Shafii draws on multichannel field recordings captured with specialized measurement devices and piezoelectric sensors, channeling the vibrations of stressed infrastructure—mechanical strain, structural resonance, and subterranean systems—into richly detailed acoustic landscapes. California-based artist Michael Masaru Flora's real-time algorithmic process explores digital decomposition and resynthesis, allowing new musical forms to emerge through constantly evolving computations. Together, their work uncovers the invisible architectures that surround us, transforming physical and algorithmic forces into immersive experiences of sound. Project BLANK on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego's favorite art duo Brian & Ryan return with the fourth annual Kitschmas Pageant, unveiling an all-new holiday adventure: "The Kitschmas Tree Lot and the Case of the Missing Nose." Expect an evening of festive music, offbeat storytelling, jolly performances, and Yuletide absurdity as the artists bring their wonderfully weird holiday universe to life. The pageant runs alongside Brian & Ryan's 11th annual Kitschmas exhibition at the Athenaeum Art and Music Center, a maximalist celebration of plastic memories and all things seasonally saccharine. Holiday lovers and Scrooges alike are invited to grab a cup of cheer and join us as we make the season just a little more merry and bright.

Trick-or-Treat in downtown La Mesa at participating businesses + enjoy a variety of fun, FREE Halloween themed activities! The La Mesa Village Association will host its 8th Annual Halloween in La Mesa Village Trick-or-Treating Event on Saturday, October 31! It will be a spooktacular event as the downtown Village gets into the Halloween spirit by handing out treats to our community. This is a free, family-friendly event for all to enjoy - no tickets necessary! Dress up in costume and trick-or-treat at participating businesses from 4 - 6 p.m. along La Mesa Blvd. between Grant Ave. - Acacia Ave. and adjacent streets (both sides of Spring St.). Remember to bring your own trick-or-treat bag to collect all those goodies! Stick around and visit the retail shops and grab a bite to eat at one of our many downtown La Mesa restaurants! It's going to be a frightfully fun evening! Entertainment: - *Halloween-themed Stilt Walkers - spot fun-themed characters walking up and down La Mesa Blvd. for a frightfully fun selfie! - *Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Contest - check in begins at 3:30 p.m., judging starts at approx. 3:45 p.m. (see below for more info) Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Contest Dress up your pet for a fun Halloween costume contest! WHAT: Dress up your pet(s) and enter them into one of the following categories at the event - "Best Pet/Pet Parent Combo" or . There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category. WHEN: Check-in begins at 3:30 p.m. Judging begins at approx. 3:45 p.m. WHERE: It all takes place at the Fountain Courtyard by the La Mesa Blvd. Trolley Station (Spring St./La Mesa Blvd.). La Mesa Village Association on Facebook / Instagram

Japanese percussionist and composer Tatsuya Nakatani returns to San Diego with the Nakatani Gong Orchestra (NGO), a one-of-a-kind project that brings together local community members to create an immersive orchestra of gongs. Following an intensive workshop in Nakatani's unique performance techniques, participants—many with no formal musical training—perform an original work using Chinese wind gongs played with the artist's custom-built bows. Guided by Nakatani's live conducting, the ensemble fills the space with shimmering metallic overtones, cascading resonances, and layered waves of sound, transforming the gallery into a living sonic sculpture. Each performance is unique, shaped by the participants, the space, and the moment. Visit: https://www.projectblanksd.org/ Project BLANK on Facebook / Instagram

Greater San Diego Music Coterie's first concert for the 2026-27 season. Program includes two classical masterpieces that bring magical and imaginative tales to life. Dukas' "The Sorcerer’s Apprentice" has become one of the most magical tales since its iconic appearance in Disney's first "Fantasia." Grieg's "Peer Gynt," a musical drama rooted in Norwegian folklore, fairy tales, and troll mythology, will transform the afternoon into pure magic. Admission is free with free-will donation accepted via Venmo, Zelle, or by check and cash. Registered audiences receive directions to free parking. Visit https://gsdmusicoterie.org/events for details. Greater San Diego Music Coterie on Facebook