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Stories are spun with a hint of Scottish highland atmosphere in Tales and Legends of Scotland, and woven into a fine tweed of drama, highjinks, selkies replete with heroes, scoundrels, mythical creatures and their kin. Storytellers of San Diego kick off the venerable Vista Scottish Highland Games on the Friday night. Ages 12 and up are best. Traditional storytelling with no notes--Moth style. Told by Marilyn McPhie, James Nelson-Lucas, Melanie Lococo, Lissette Ryan with harp, Mindy Donner, Aunt Li-Anne, and Catherine Bonin. Fine fiddling by Rachel Amov. This evening is sure to be you in the mind of attending during the weekend for highland dancing, sheepdogs dogging, pipe and drum, and caber toss. Please bring your own tasty tidbits and drinks. No sales Friday evening. We provide tables, chairs and awnings.

Stream now with KPBS Passport / Encore Wednesdays, Oct. 8 - Nov. 5 + Nov. 26, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV. Boasting unique access and state-of-the-art technology, host and historian Bettany Hughes investigates the most remarkable treasures of civilization that reveal the story of humanity.

We welcome the new year with the amazing, captivating work of Marianela de la Hoz! Opening Reception: Saturday, January 20th, 4 - 7pm Exhibit run time: January 20 - February 16, 2024 Gallery hours: By appointment only, contact (858) 336-6678 "All of us travel through a tiny world, with an existence that we perceive enormous, but in reality, it is so tiny that it is not even observed by others. And in that minimum dimensional space, events happen, which, due to their relatively small impact, are not noticed; with my painted images I try to make them seen and felt. The duality in my painting is always present, the eternal combination of good and bad in each and every one, the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde within ourselves. We are neither saints nor devils we are a combination of both and this condition makes us humans, imperfect and yet beautiful and incredible. The main goal of my tragicomic paintings is to reach people’s consciousness’s by provoking a critical thinking process, searching for their reactions as a total being- neither pure sensibility, nor pure reason. The magic of art is that what seems to be an individualistic vision of reality touches and reaches the observer, who in turn observes and interacts with what I paint. Painting for me is a necessity." - Marianela de la Hoz We hope you’ll join us in celebrating an exciting opening! For more information visit: sipartspace.com

More ADUs could change how neighborhoods look in one of San Diego's fastest-growing cities.

Of all artists, mixed media creators must work with the most variation. What might be a drawback for some is the key strength of Denise Bledsoe's new exhibit, "Outliers". Bledsoe is known for using lots of materials to create one-of-a-kind figures. From sewing tiny clothes to hand-sculpting teeth, she uses everything from textiles to moss, lace and ceramics to guide her Art Dolls into being. "Outlier" is in every way an extension of her unconventional approach. Being highly anthropomorphic, it’s easy to relate to her Art Dolls. There is no denying their unsettling if amusing personalities. Through these new works, Bledsoe cleverly challenges us to consider the saliency within the uncanny. Collectors delight in her sheer originality, seeking figures with whose expressiveness they connect. "Outliers" opens November 11, 6-10 p.m. at Distinction Gallery in Downtown Escondido. There will be an opening reception with the artist, live music and drinks available for purchase by Last Spot. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

The annual Wildlife in Art Show, hosted by the Foothills Art Association in La mesa, is one of the longest running juried art shows is Southern California. This year makes the 34th consecutive year of this "wild" and inspiring show. The show is on exhibit from November 1, 2023 through December 6, 2023. It is free to attend and open to the public at historic Porter Hall, Foothills Art Association Gallery in La Mesa. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. An exciting reception will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2020 from 3:30 to 6:30 pm. In addition to the awards ceremony, the reception will feature refreshments and entertainment in keeping with the theme of the show. The reception is open to the public. Foothills Art Association is a nonprofit organization that promotes fine arts and offers educational and exhibition opportunities to artist in the San Diego community.

Our picks for theater, ballet and comedy to take advantage of ticket discounts during the month of March for San Diego Theatre Month, a program of the San Diego Performing Arts League.

Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,” and the starring role in its spinoff, “Fernwood Tonight."

In celebration of Día de los Muertos, join us on the Museum Courtyard for an evening of art, music, and remembrance. Participants will create a personal ofrenda with a nicho box, inspired by the Museum’s Día de los Muertos altar designed by Macedonio Arteaga and dedicated to Frida Kahlo. Constructed of humble materials, nichos can be as colorful and varied as you make them! Bring your own photo of a loved one or small object of remembrance to incorporate into your nicho. Tickets include admission to the exhibitions, supplies for a drop-in art activity, and a signature cocktail. This is a 21+ event. ID required. Visit: artcenter.org/event/art-spirit-dia-de-los-muertos/ California Center for the Arts, Escondido on Facebook

"Park-Way for a Day" is a proposal to temporarily close a portion of state Route 163 to cars and open it to pedestrians and cyclists with activities, food, art installations and music.