Braids Against Raids, The Cure vs. The Smiths and Chinese Ghost Stories: Things to do in San Diego Oct. 15 - 21
This week, San Diegans can explore local art during North Park Gallery Night, celebrate LGBTQ+ creativity at Out at the Museum and sample flavors from around the world at Taste of City Heights.
Written by Yanelli Zavina Robles, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp
October is bringing plenty of opportunities to connect with our communities, celebrate culture and discover something new. From neighborhood gatherings to conversations about the issues shaping the region, there is a little something for everyone this week. Whether you are looking for a new experience or a familiar tradition, here is what is happening in San Diego.
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Editor's note: We have used AI to help us extract information from event flyers, but humans have selected, adjusted and reviewed each entry.
Oct. 15
The Morning Gather: San Diegans can start their morning with coffee, conversation and a neighborhood walk at MAKE Projects in North Park. The Morning Gather invites participants to meet new people, enjoy a little garden time and support MAKE Cafe's mission of providing refugee and immigrant women with job training and paid work experience. Attend solo or bring a friend.
⏰ 8:15 - 10 a.m.
🌎 MAKE Projects, 4712 Felton St., San Diego, CA 92116
🎟️ Free; RSVP online
Co-working Meet-up at Sideyard Coffee: Walkabout is hosting a casual co-working meet-up in Barrio Logan. Attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop, a book or just themselves for a morning of working, chatting and connecting with neighbors.
⏰ 9 a.m.
🌎 Sideyard Coffee, 1735 National Ave., San Diego, CA 92113
Financial Education Workshop: Casa Familiar and Cal Coast Credit Union are leading free monthly financial education workshops covering budgeting, saving, credit management and more, open to all ages.
⏰ 10 - 11 a.m.
🌎 El Salón, 114 W Hall Ave., San Ysidro, CA 92173
Rejoice & Restore - Sound Healing for Survivors: Take a moment to unwind at Survivors Rejoice, a free community sound healing experience at The Block Club. Led by MagicalMary, the gathering invites survivors of trauma to listen to soothing soundscapes and enjoy an afternoon centered on healing and reflection.
⏰ 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
🌎 The Block Club, 6403 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA 92114
🎟️ Tickets available online
Thursday Happy Hour Club: Community-building group Walkabout is bringing neighbors together for an afternoon of drinks, happy hour specials and socializing at 619 Spirits in North Park. Attendees who use the free Walkabout app will receive 10% off their total bill.
⏰ 3 - 6 p.m.
🌎 619 Spirits North Park, 3015 Lincoln Ave., San Diego, CA 92104
🎟️ Free to attend
Still in Crisis - Public Restroom Access: Who has access to public restrooms in San Diego, and why does it matter? Historian Bryant Simon and Voice of San Diego journalist Bella Ross are leading a free discussion at San Diego State University exploring the history of public bathrooms, their connection to civil rights and the city's ongoing sanitation challenges. The conversation will examine how limited restroom access affects public health, dignity and the use of public spaces.
⏰ 5 - 6:30 p.m.
🌎 SDSU Love Library, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182
🎟️ Free and Open to the public; RSVP online
North Park Gallery Night: Take a stroll through North Park as more than 15 neighborhood businesses and creative spaces open their doors for an evening of art and community. Discover local artists, murals and unexpected creative spaces at your own pace. This free, all-ages event invites visitors to explore familiar streets from a new perspective while supporting the neighborhood's creative community.
⏰ 5 - 8 p.m.
🌎 Various locations throughout North Park – Map available online
🎟️ Free for all ages
Wave of Light: Empty Cradle is leading an evening of remembrance during its annual Wave of Light events in La Jolla and Temecula on Oct. 15. The family-friendly event includes live music, remembrance crafts and the lighting of luminarias to honor pregnancies lost through miscarriage or still birth and early death and children who died at an early age.
⏰ 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
🌎 Kellogg Park, 8300 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla, CA 92037; Vail Headquarters, 32115 Temecula Parkway, Temecula, CA 92592
Verbatim Books in the Park 'til Dark: Verbatim Books is hosting its community reading series at Morley Field's Bird Park along with a book swap. Bring a blanket, chair, dinner or snacks and your current read. The event is open to all ages, dog friendly and free.
⏰ 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
🌎 Morley Field's Bird Park, corner of Upas and Pershing, North Park, San Diego, CA 92104
Can We Use AI Ethically?: Big Idea Night is bringing a conversation about artificial intelligence to Little Bird Brewing in North Park. Economist and AI ethics researcher Karen Boyd will explore the responsibilities and ethical questions about using the emerging technology, giving attendees an opportunity to consider how it is shaping everyday life.
⏰ Doors at 6 p.m., discussion at 7 p.m.
🌎 Little Bird Brewing, 3176 Thorn St., San Diego, CA 92104
🎟️ Tickets starting at $10 online
Poetry Night: Rumi Wine Bar hosts a poetry night for poets, writers, artists and poetry lovers to sip curated wines, share their work and listen to new voices on the third Thursday of each month.
⏰ 6 - 8 p.m.
🌎 Rumi Wine Bar, 2937 Lincoln Ave., San Diego, CA 92104
Paper Mates: Tender Hooligan hosts a weekly art night with open turntables organized by DJ Mane One every Thursday. Guests can sign up for open table slots. The bar will have Tribal Lager beer specials.
⏰ 6 - 10 p.m.
🌎 Tender Hooligan, 221 Third Ave., Suite 101, Chula Vista, CA 91910
LEZRUNSD Thursday Run Club: A run and walk club welcomes all paces, people and pups every Thursday, starting and finishing at Little Bird Brewing Co. Participants can choose a 3-mile or 1.75-mile route.
⏰ 6 p.m.
🌎 Little Bird Brewing Co., 3176 Thorn St., San Diego, CA 92104
Open Mic Night: Rocko's Modern Taphouse hosts a weekly open mic night on Thursdays. Singers and musicians can sign up to share their music. Sign-ups start at 6 p.m.; the show starts at 6:30 p.m.
⏰ 6 p.m.
🌎 Rocko’s Modern Taphouse, 3940 4th Ave., Second Floor, San Diego, CA 92103
Noche de Mole Fundraiser: Sherman Heights Community Center is kicking off its 32nd annual Día de los Muertos celebration with Noche de Mole, an evening of food, culture and community. Attendees can enjoy traditional dishes prepared by Sherman Cocina graduates and a special preview of the center's ofrendas. Proceeds support the center's year-round programs and Día de los Muertos festivities.
⏰ 6:30 - 10 p.m.
🌎 Sherman Heights Community Center
🎟️ Register online starting at $75
Wine Down Jazz Out: Jazz Night returns to Mixed Grounds in North Park with live performances by SaxSouljah, Travis Gooden, Jaywalkr and special guests. Enjoy an evening of live music, $5 wine specials and food from Good Boy Pizza.
⏰ 7 - 10 p.m.
🌎 Mixed Grounds North Park, 4555 30th St., San Diego, CA 92116
Oct. 16
Understanding & Combating Anti-Muslim Hate: The Council on American-Islamic Relations San Diego is hosting its second annual conference exploring Islamophobia and efforts to combat anti-Muslim hate. Attendees will hear from experts in policy, media, education and civil rights about the effects of discrimination and ways communities are working to address it. The program also includes a Jummah khutbah led by Imam Taha Hassane from the Islamic Center of San Diego.
⏰ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
🌎 San Diego City College, exact location provided upon registration
🎟️ Register online
Yoga in the Park: Odessa Wilson leads a donation-based yoga class at Harry Griffen Park in La Mesa every Friday. All levels are welcome. Participants should bring their own yoga mats and water bottles.
⏰ 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
🌎 Harry Griffen Park, 9550 Milden St., La Mesa, CA 91942
🎟️ Donation-based
Mission Bayfest: The three-day waterfront music festival returns to Mission Beach with a lineup of reggae, rock and ska artists, including Rebelution, Kolohe Kai, The Offspring, Steel Pulse, Common Kings, SOJA and The Interrupters. Attendees can enjoy live music overlooking Mission Bay, along with local food vendors, craft cocktails and beer.
🗓️ Oct. 16-18
⏰ Friday: 3 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: noon
🌎 Mariner's Point Park, 3119 Mariners Way, San Diego, CA 92109
🎟️ Purchase tickets online
Pom-Poms, Papel Picado & Día De Los Muertos: Casa Familiar is hosting a free, hands-on art workshop at The Front Gallery in San Ysidro as part of its Día de los Muertos preparations. Led by artist Katie Ruiz, attendees can create colorful pom-poms that will become part of a community installation celebrating the holiday. The workshop welcomes participants of all ages and experience levels.
⏰ 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
🌎 The Front Gallery, 147 W. San Ysidro Blvd., San Ysidro, CA 92173
🎟️ RSVP by emailing elizabethb@casafamiliar.org
Out at the Museum: San Diego Pride and the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego are bringing the LGBTQ+ community together for Out at the Museum, an evening celebrating art, identity and self-expression. This year's event— “Be the Muse” — invites guests to experience contemporary art through a celebration of LGBTQ+ creativity and community.
⏰ 6 - 10 p.m.
🌎 Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla, CA, 92037
🎟️ Tickets available online
Community Yoga: Alchemystic Studio hosts a gentle community yoga session at The Brown Building every Friday.
⏰ 6 - 7 p.m.
🌎 The Brown Building, 4133 Poplar St., San Diego, CA 92105
🎟️ Reservations available online on a pay-what-you-can basis
The Smiths vs. The Cure: Whistle Stop Bar is bringing Britpop, Madchester and post-punk together for a Halloween-themed night inspired by The Smiths and The Cure. Guests can listen and dance to a DJ set by Daniel Sant and participate in a costume contest celebrating their favorite alternative music icons.
⏰ 9 p.m.
🌎 Whistle Stop Bar, 2236 Fern St., South Park, CA 92104
Oct. 17
International Nursing Leadership Conference 2026 USA: Nursing professionals, educators, researchers and health care leaders from around the world are gathering for a two-day conference focused on leadership, artificial intelligence and innovation in health care. Hosted by PubScholars, the event features sessions on telehealth, mental health care, chronic disease management, cultural competency and burnout prevention, along with networking and professional development opportunities.
🗓️ Oct. 17-18
⏰ 8 a.m. - 6 p.m
.🌎 Porto Vista Hotel, 1835 Columbia St., San Diego, CA 92101
🎟️ Registration starts at $699 online
Mini Mesa: Civic Lab: The City of La Mesa is giving middle school students a chance to experience local government through Mini Mesa: Civic Lab. Students in grades six through eight can participate in a mock City Council session, work together to address a city issue and learn how decisions are made in their community. Lunch, snacks and drinks will be provided.
⏰ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
🌎 La Mesa Community Center, 4975 Memorial Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
🎟️ Register online
Webster Green Alley Party: Groundwork San Diego is bringing neighbors together for the Webster Green Alley Party, a community cleanup focused on transforming a neighborhood alley into a greener gathering space. Volunteers can help plant trees, remove trash, pull up weeds and create seating areas with log benches and boulders. The event will also feature a community awards ceremony recognizing neighborhood efforts.
⏰ 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
🌎 Marilou Road Alley, Marilou Road and Brookline St., San Diego, CA 92105
🎟️ Free; RSVP required. Volunteers are encouraged to bring work gloves and a water bottle.
Sweet o Ween: Feeding Daygo is bringing a little Halloween spirit to downtown San Diego with Sweet o' Ween, a community distribution event supporting neighbors in need. Volunteers will distribute goodie bags filled with water, snacks and candy near the 12th and Imperial Trolley Station. Community members can also support the effort by donating supplies through Oct. 16.
⏰ 9 - 9:30 a.m.
🌎 Triangle Lot, Near the 12th and Imperial Trolley Station, San Diego, CA 92101
🎟️ Free. Amazon wishlist available online
Tijuana River Action Month Closing Celebration: Celebrate a month of environmental stewardship with the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve and community partners. The family-friendly event features a bird walk, nature journaling hike, Native plant walk highlighting Kumeyaay/Kumiai traditional plant uses, interactive activities and a climate art showcase. Guests can also send a "Love Letter Across the Watershed" through an art project by local artist Desiree Hanau.
⏰ 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
🌎 Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center, 301 Caspian Way, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
🎟️ Free to attend
Happy Mama Expo: Happy Mama is hosting a day to celebrate birthing parents with wellness sessions, information booths, trivia, games, swag bags, a photobooth and food. The expo includes mommy and me yoga, prenatal yoga and breathwork.
⏰ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
🌎 Reach Healthcare Happy Mama Wellness Hub, 9520 Padgett St., San Diego, CA 92126
🎟️ Admission is free, register online
Time for Treks: AbbVie, the National Park Foundation and the CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) Society are leading a community walk for patients, caregivers and health care professionals at Cabrillo National Monument. Email Olivia Kennedy at olivia.kennedy@ruderfinn.com for more information.
⏰ 10 a.m.
🌎 Cabrillo National Monument, 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
🎟️ Register online
Scream Diego: San Diego's Halloween and horror convention returns with a zombies theme, featuring panels, vendors, artists, an independent horror film festival, karaoke, a DJ, a kids zone and costume contests for kids and adults.
⏰ 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
🌎 DoubleTree by Hilton Mission Valley, 7450 Hazard Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92108
🎟️ Tickets starting at $23.18 online – Kids under 8 are free
Balboa Park Women's Tour: Forever Balboa Park hosts a tour highlighting influential women like Kate Sessions — who is considered the mother of Balboa Park — on the third Saturday of each month starting at Bea Evenson Fountain.
⏰ 10 a.m.
🌎 Bea Evenson Fountain, 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Día de los Muertos Festival: Mellano Farm Stand is celebrating Día de los Muertos with a two-day festival surrounded by fields of golden marigolds in Oceanside. Attendees can pick cempasúchil flowers, contribute photographs to a community altar and enjoy ballet folklórico, live music, tractor rides and food vendors. The celebration brings families together to honor loved ones through Mexican traditions.
🗓️ Oct. 17-18
⏰ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
🌎 Mellano Farm Stand, 5714 N. River Road, Oceanside, CA 92057
🎟️ $5 parking fee
Autumn Jubilee: Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures is hosting a fall day on the farm with activities including a hayride, cider pressing, candle dipping, farm animal visits and an interactive reptile show. Attendees can add some adventure with archery, tomahawk throwing and a slingshot range..
🗓️ Every Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 25
⏰ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
🌎 Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures, 4425 Hwy 78, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070
🎟️ Tickets for select dates are available for purchase online
Water and Kindness Free Store: Every Saturday, Water and Kindness hosts a free store at Pop-Up Winona where visitors can donate items or get needed supplies. The group is seeking donations of baby formula, bags, blankets, diapers, first aid items, harm reduction supplies, hats, gloves, hygiene products, mobility aids, rolling carts or wagons, shoes, sleeping bags, socks, tarps, tents, undergarments and water.
⏰ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
🌎 Pop-Up Winona, 4951 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, California, 92115
Peace Vigil for Palestine: CODEPINK San Diego, Palestine Pals and other local activism groups host a weekly peace vigil to advocate for peace in Gaza and beyond every Saturday in Ocean Beach. The group invites attendees to wear pink and bring peace-themed posters. For more information, email sandiego@codepink.org.
⏰ 10 a.m. - noon
🌎 Ocean Beach, Sunset Cliffs Boulevard and West Point Loma Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92107
Soil to Soul Garden Party: Adjoin is hosting a fall garden party in a private backyard, featuring seasonal blooms, festive fall activities and handcrafted creations for sale from local artisans with disabilities. The nonprofit supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and veteran families struggling with housing stability.
⏰ 11 a.m - 3 p.m.
🌎 6949 Wyoming Ave., La Mesa, CA 91942
🎟️ Tickets starting at $50; available online
Hillcrest Car Show: Car collectors gather to show off classic cars and chat with fellow enthusiasts on the third Saturday of each month. The event is hosted by Fabulous Hillcrest, MO’s Universe and Great Autos of Yesteryear, the latter of which is the largest LGBTQ+ car club on the West Coast.
⏰ 1 - 3:30 p.m.
🌎 Fifth Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
Taste of City Heights: The City Heights Community Development Corporation is hosting its second annual celebration of the neighborhood's diverse food scene. Attendees can sample dishes from participating local restaurants, discover new flavors and support the small businesses that reflect City Heights' multicultural community.
⏰ 2 - 5 p.m.
🌎 City Heights; Check-in at 4007 Euclid Ave., San Diego, CA 92105
🎟️ Tickets available online starting at $71
Chinese Ghost Stories: The San Diego Chinese Historical Museum is bringing a collection of supernatural tales to its garden for a Halloween storytelling event. Storytellers of San Diego will share traditional ghost stories exploring spirits, love, death and danger. Organizers recommend that attendees be 12 and older.
⏰ 2 - 4 p.m.
🌎 San Diego Chinese Historical Museum, 404 Third Ave., San Diego,CA 92101
🎟️ General admission starting at $8; Children under 12 are free
Metal & Myth: San Diego Public Library and One Book, One San Diego are celebrating the 20th chapter with Metal & Myth, an afternoon combining heavy metal music and Indigenous storytelling. Attendees can enjoy performances by Warpath and Blue Eagle Vigil, giveaways and a community gathering celebrating music and culture.
⏰ 2 - 3:30 p.m.
🌎 San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
🎟️ Register online
Civic Saturday 'Common Ground': Civic Saturday San Diego is hosting a community gathering centered on building common ground and strengthening civic connections. Guests can enjoy poetry, music, readings and conversations about shared values, trust and civic participation. Attendees are invited to reflect on what it means to be an active member of their community while connecting with others.
⏰ 2 - 3:30 p.m.
🌎 Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center, 1960 National Ave., San Diego, CA 92113
🎟️ Free; Register online
Taiko Sound Immersion Experience: The Block Club is hosting a free community sound immersion experience featuring the rhythms of Japanese taiko drums. Attendees can experience the sounds and vibrations of traditional percussion in a welcoming environment, with no musical experience required.
⏰ 3 - 4 p.m.
🌎 The Block Club, 6403 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA 92114
🎟️ Free; Register online
RuPaul at Ingram Plaza: San Diego native, drag icon and Emmy-winning television host RuPaul returns to his hometown for an outdoor dance music event at Liberty Station. Presented by Insomniac, the 21-and-older show features performances by BAMBII, LSDXOXO, Chippy Nonstop and Alex Chapman.
⏰ 5 p.m.
🌎 Ingram Plaza at Liberty Station, 2751 Dewey Road, San Diego, CA 92106
🎟️ Purchase tickets online starting at $59
In Lieu of FLWRZ: San Diego artist Miki Vale is bringing “In Lieu of FLWRZ” — a hip-hop musical exploring love, heartbreak and generational patterns — to the San Diego Made Factory. Starring Keomi Tarver and Eboni Harvey, the production combines music and storytelling to examine how inherited experiences shape relationships. Attendees can experience the performance as part of the City of San Diego's Artist Incubator program.
⏰ 6 - 9 p.m.
🌎 San Diego Made Factory, 2031 Commercial St., San Diego, CA 92113
🎟️ Donation based
National City Night Market: National City Night Market is bringing an evening of Halloween festivities, local vendors and community entertainment to Old Schoolhouse Square. Guests can browse art and vintage finds, enjoy food and music, participate in a costume contest, try out mahjong and join a hula hoop challenge. The free event welcomes all ages and pets.
⏰ 6 - 10 p.m.
🌎 Old Schoolhouse Square, 600 E 8th St., National City, CA 91950
🎟️ Free
Oct. 18
Braids Against Raids: Trenzas Amigas and Mujeres Brew House are coming together for Braids Against Raids, a community fundraiser celebrating cultural roots, empowerment and solidarity. Attendees can receive braiding services while supporting families affected by immigration enforcement. Proceeds will benefit community members impacted by ICE raids, with services available to all ages on a first-come, first-served basis.
⏰ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
🌎 Mujeres Brewhouse, 1983 Julian Ave., San Diego, CA 92113
Occupy Otay Demonstration: Demonstrators gather every Sunday for a vigil on the sidewalk outside Otay Mesa Detention Center to protest the Trump administration's increase in arrests and detentions related to immigration enforcement.
⏰ 1:30 - 4 p.m.
🌎 Otay Mesa Detention Center, 7488 Calzada de la Fuente, San Diego, CA 92154
Picklin Party: The University Heights Community Association and University Heights Garden Club are inviting neighbors together for a hands-on pickling workshop. Attendees can experiment with different brines, spices and vegetables while learning how to preserve fresh produce. Participants are encouraged to bring their own jars and vegetables to create pickled treats to take home.
⏰ 3 - 5 p.m.
🌎 University Heights, exact address provided after registration
🎟️ Tickets available online
Compositions: An Evening of Katie Jenkins: Dance company Pointeworks is celebrating women in choreography and music with an evening of ballet featuring an international cast of dancers and live musicians. The program includes works by Laine Habony and Jacquelyn Long, culminating in the world premiere of "Where No Storm Comes," choreographed by Hélène Simoneau with an original score by Pointeworks resident composer Katie Jenkins.
⏰ 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
🌎 Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego, CA 92101
🎟️ Reserve tickets online starting at $28. Buy one, get one free with code TMN241; 25% off each ticket for groups of four
Oct. 19
10th Annual National Cannabis Research Conference: The Institute of Cannabis Research at Colorado State University Pueblo is hosting its 10th annual conference in conjunction with the National Interdisciplinary Cannabis Symposium, bringing together scientists, clinicians, public health experts, policymakers and industry innovators for evidence-based cannabis and hemp research presentations.
🗓️ Oct. 19-21
🌎 DoubleTree by Hilton Mission Valley, 7450 Hazard Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92108
🎟️ Registration for the three-day conference is $509, or $162 for students
Noodles & Doodles: Gossip Grill hosts a sensory-friendly night featuring all-you-can-eat spaghetti, art supplies and an all-night happy hour every Monday. The event welcomes headphones and makes conversation optional. All-you-can-eat spaghetti costs $8, with add-ons for meatballs and garlic bread.
⏰ 6 - 8 p.m.
🌎 Gossip Grill, 1220 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92103
Muévelo Monday: Local dancer Valerie Moreno hosts a free weekly dance social on Mondays behind the San Diego Mission Bay Resort.
⏰ 6 - 7 p.m.
🌎 San Diego Mission Bay Resort, 1775 E. Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA 92109
Oct. 20
New-to-You Costume & Clothing Swap: I Love A Clean San Diego and the County of San Diego are hosting a clothing swap where attendees can exchange gently used clothes and Halloween costumes for new-to-them finds. Refresh your wardrobe, find a last-minute Halloween costume and help keep clothing out of landfills.
⏰ 1 - 3 p.m.
🌎 Spring Valley Library, 836 Kempton St., Spring Valley, CA 91977
🎟️ Free to attend
Tuesday Roll: Black Skate San Diego hosts free roller-skating lessons at Liberty Station every Tuesday night. The lessons are beginner-friendly, and skates are available to rent.
⏰ 5:30 - 8 p.m.
🌎 Liberty Station, 2620 Truxtun Road, San Diego, CA 92106
Oct. 21
2026 Impact Luncheon:Mid-City CAN is hosting its annual luncheon celebrating community members and grassroots organizing victories across San Diego. The event features a live recording of chef and television personality Claudia Sandoval's "Bitefully" podcast with cartoonist and author Lalo Alcaraz, who will also sell and auction signed artwork. The luncheon includes food and stories about recent community-led efforts, including the extension of the Youth Opportunity Pass and work to revitalize Officer Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park.
⏰ 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
🌎 Skylight Venue, 3946 Fifth Ave., San Diego, CA 92103
🎟️ Tickets available online
'The Lavender Scare' Documentary Screening: San Diego State University is recognizing LGBT History Month with a screening of “The Lavender Scare,” a documentary examining the discrimination LGBTQ+ government employees faced during the 1950s. Attendees can learn about the federal government's campaign to remove LGBTQ+ workers and the resistance that helped shape the modern gay rights movement.
⏰ 3 - 5 p.m.
🌎 Scripps Cottage, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182
Buena Vista Social Club: Le Coq Supper Club in La Jolla brings Latin rhythms to Wednesday evenings with Buena Vista Social Club, a weekly all-vinyl music series. Attendees can enjoy dinner and cocktails accompanied by classic Cuban music, bossa nova, Brazilian grooves and Latin jazz.
⏰ 5 - 8 p.m.
🌎 Le Coq Supper Club, 7837 Herschel Ave., La Jolla, CA 92037
Open Vinyl Night: DJ Loki hosts a weekly open-format vinyl night at Jaguar Paw. Contact Loki to get on the DJ list.
⏰ 6 - 11 p.m.
🌎 Jaguar Paw, 2185 1/2 Logan Ave., San Diego, CA 92113
