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After Amanda Moschella's dog died, she created a tribute at Spanish Village that grew into a community project centered on art, grief and connection.

Forty San Diego Potters Guild juried members fill the Spanish Village Art Center patio with thousands of handcrafted pots, unique and distinctive, choosing the clay, form, shape, design, surface, decoration, glaze and firing technique. There'll be colorful bowls, wonderful plates and serving platters with graphic designs, hundreds of beautiful mugs, carved and decorated vases and bottles, fabulous teapots, unusual planters and complex sculptures. Visitors may meet potters and watch demonstrations on the wheel. Visit: sandiegopottersguild.org San Diego Potters Guild on Facebook / Instagram

SAMAHAN Arts proudly shares the beauty of our heritage at the 46th Concert of Filipino Folk Dances and Music - “Sining Samahan - The Art of Coming Together”! Taking place at the Joan B. Kroc Theatre on November 14, 2026, this spectacular two-hour concert features both a matinee (2 p.m.) and evening (6 p.m.) performance. Tickets can be purchased at https://samahanarts46thConcert.eventbrite.com. We are excited to invite you to our upcoming concert showcasing traditional Filipino folk dances and rituals that bring together people from all walks of life across various villages and regions of the Philippines. This two-hour program features SAMAHAN’s rich repertoire of popular folk dances and tribal rituals, performed by our skilled, youthful and energetic dancers. You will experience colorful, authentic Filipino traditional and ethnic attire, set to choreography designed specifically for the stage. From ancient rituals and courtship to festive celebrations, the dances and songs truly capture the heart, richness, and diversity of the Philippines. The production reflects a deep, complex history woven from Indian, Chinese, Indochinese, Indonesian, and Malay roots, alongside prominent Spanish and American influences. With the lively percussion of the Pakaraguian Kulintang Ensemble, three suites will showcase indigenous traditions, featuring the cultural dances and rituals of the Maranao from Mindanao, the Sama and Tausug of the Sulu Archipelago, and the Kalingas from the Cordilleras in Northern Luzon. The choreography is inspired by authentic performances, learned by the SAMAHAN Field Research team during visits to these communities last year. Audiences will also enjoy European- and Western-influenced pieces, including the graceful Maria Clara dances and energetic rural countryside numbers brought to life by the SAMAHAN Rondalla String Ensemble. For information: https://SamahanArt.org Samahan Fil-Am Performing Arts on Facebook / Instagram

First, as opposition to the tech is mounting, a San Diego City Council committee voted to end the use of ALPR’s. Also, we’ll tell you about Proposition 43, which will be on your upcoming November ballot. Next, Father Joe’s Villages has a new day center. Then, an interview with the new birding expert at the San Diego History Museum. And, there’s a new art exhibit curated by the San Diego poet laureate.

Gem Buffs Hold Gem & Mineral Show The nonprofit San Diego Mineral & Gem Society holds its Gem & Mineral Show, GEM DIEGO. The show features gems, minerals, crystals, fossils, rough, cut stones, books, jewelry and slabs. There will be nearly 30 dealers and over 20 exhibits along with lapidary demos, free gem identification, kid’s zone, door prizes and a grand prize raffle. Free admission. Eateries are next door. The San Diego Mineral & Gem Society was formed in 1934 and runs a museum and workshops at the northwest corner adjacent to Spanish Village in Balboa Park. The museum has mineral, gem, lapidary and fossil specimens from around the world. The museum aims to educate the community about minerals, gems, fossils and the lapidary arts. Visit www.sdmg.org Trained service animals only!

A drought-stricken region of northeast Spain has become a focus for American companies searching for locations to place their data centers.

The Art Glass Guild located in the Village Arts Center in Spanish Village at Balboa Park will be hosting their Fall Patio Show and Sale on the weekend of October 10 and 11. The patio and Studio 25 will be filled with local San Diego glass artists. See beautiful art representing many techniques, including blown, fused, torch, stained, cast, etched and mosaic art. There will be glass demonstrations and a free mosaic make and take. Art Glass Guild - Balboa Park San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate fall in the heart of University Heights at the University Heights Fall Festival, a free, family-friendly community celebration on Saturday, October 17 from 12–5 p.m. This annual neighborhood tradition brings together local food, live music, artists and makers, a beer garden, shopping, activities for kids, and plenty of fall fun. This year, the festival moves into the center of University Heights along Park Boulevard, Adams Avenue and Trolley Barn Park - bringing even more of the neighborhood together for an afternoon of food, music and community. Come hungry, bring the whole family, discover local businesses and artists, and spend the afternoon celebrating everything that makes University Heights special. The University Heights Fall Festival is organized by parent and community volunteers, with proceeds benefiting Friends of Alice Birney Elementary and supporting enrichment programs for students, including art, garden and Spanish. Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 12–5 p.m. University Heights, San Diego Free and open to the community University Heights Fall Festival on Instagram

¿Realmente vemos a las personas como son, o también las vemos desde nuestra propia historia? Acompáñanos a la presentación de Mirar: Cuando el carácter se hace visible, del psicoterapeuta y autor Adrián Ávila, Ph.D., LMFT. Una conversación sobre percepción, carácter, arte y autoconocimiento que nos invita a pasar de ver, a mirar, y finalmente a mirar de nuevo. Este evento se llevará a cabo en inglés y español. Do we truly see people as they are, or do we also see them through the lens of our own history? Join psychotherapist and author Adrián Ávila, Ph.D., LMFT, for a presentation of Mirar: When Character Becomes Visible. A conversation about perception, character, art, and self-understanding that invites us to move from seeing, to looking, and ultimately to looking again. This conversation will take place in both English and Spanish. Presentación del libro Mirar: Cuando el carácter se hace visible Adrián Ávila, Ph.D., LMFT ¿Qué vemos cuando miramos a otra persona? ¿Cuánto de lo que creemos percibir pertenece realmente al otro y cuánto proviene de nuestra propia historia, expectativas y manera de estar en el mundo? El psicoterapeuta y autor Adrián Ávila presenta su libro Mirar, una obra que combina psicología, experiencia clínica, arte y reflexión personal para explorar cómo el carácter influye en nuestra manera de percibirnos a nosotros mismos y a los demás. A través de imágenes, ejemplos y ejercicios de observación, la presentación invita al público a pasar de simplemente ver a aprender a mirar, y finalmente a atreverse a mirar de nuevo. No se requieren conocimientos previos de psicología. La charla está dirigida a cualquier persona interesada en el autoconocimiento, las relaciones humanas, la psicoterapia, el arte y el desarrollo personal. Sobre el autor Adrián Ávila, Ph.D., LMFT, es doctor en terapia matrimonial y familiar y psicoterapeuta con más de dos décadas de formación y experiencia en el campo de la salud mental. Es director de Harmonic Development Family Therapy Center en San Diego y ha trabajado extensamente con individuos, parejas, familias y veteranos militares. Su trabajo integra la psicoterapia, el estudio del carácter, la tradición humanista y la exploración de la experiencia mediante imágenes y procesos de observación. Es autor de Mirar, proyecto en el que reúne años de práctica clínica, investigación, pintura y reflexión sobre la manera en que aprendemos a percibirnos y percibir a los demás. Mirar: When Character Becomes Visible by Adrián Ávila, Ph.D., LMFT What do we actually see when we look at another person? How much of what we believe we perceive truly belongs to the other person, and how much comes from our own history, expectations, and way of being in the world? Psychotherapist and author Adrián Ávila presents his book Mirar, a work that brings together psychology, clinical experience, art, and personal reflection to explore how character influences the way we perceive ourselves and others. Through images, examples, and observation exercises, the presentation invites the audience to move from simply seeing, to learning how to look, and ultimately to being willing to look again. No previous knowledge of psychology is required. The talk is intended for anyone interested in self-understanding, human relationships, psychotherapy, art, and personal growth. About the Author Adrián Ávila, Ph.D., LMFT, holds a doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy and has more than two decades of training and experience in the mental health field. He is the director of Harmonic Development Family Therapy Center in San Diego and has worked extensively with individuals, couples, families, and military veterans. His work integrates psychotherapy, the study of character, the humanistic tradition, and the exploration of human experience through images and processes of observation. He is the author of Mirar, a project that brings together years of clinical practice, research, painting, and reflection on the ways we learn to perceive ourselves and others.

OPaf South 2, presented by Other Places and Harvest & Gather, will transform the campus of the California Center for the Arts, Escondido into a day-long meeting ground for artists and ideas. Participants 2026 BAB & Friends / Wild Geese / An Interval /Hag Stone Fountains / sspatz / Project PAINT: the Prison Arts Initiative / Until Silence Falls / Undercurrent Artist Collective / Karah Lain / Drawing Village Time / Home Was the Place I Longed for, Not Where I Lived / beauty in movement / Pin-Up Moms, Bella Pettengill / Utlitarian Mud / elegia incorporate / We the Gadflys / Fishing for a Sound, Aeolian Forms for San Diego’s Mission Bay A calendar of OPaf South–related events will be posted at opaf.info. Admission is free, with a suggested $5 donation to Other Places to sustain future programming. About Other Places Other Places is a Los Angeles–based 501(c)(3) arts organization founded in 2017 to challenge commercial and institutional models by supporting art exhibition practices outside the mainstream. Since 2018, Other Places has organized Other Places art fair (OPaf) – a public program which reimagines what an art fair can be and whom it can serve – in Los Angeles, Santa Rosa, San Diego, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Kyoto. OPaf cultivates a global network of independent art project spaces and artist-run platforms worldwide. In 2025, Other Places launched STAR150 PRESS, an imprint that publishes artist books and printed materials that reflect the same values as our exhibitions and events: experimental, collaborative, and rooted in dialogue over market logic.