Sycuan powwow, book swap, family gardening and trans salon: Things to do around San Diego Sept. 12-17
From powwows and picnics to art shows and swing dancing, here are the cultural, culinary and community events happening across San Diego County this week.
Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey
Looking for something to do in San Diego County this weekend?
This week's events include a powwow hosted by the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, the Del Mar Wine and Food Festival, a family gardening workshop and a Sapphic Book Club book swap.
Do you know an event we missed? To submit an event for consideration to be added to this list and our community calendar, send us the details in our online form.
Sept. 12
Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey
Looking for something to do in San Diego County this weekend?
This week's events include a powwow hosted by the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, the Del Mar Wine and Food Festival, a family gardening workshop and a Sapphic Book Club book swap. Do you know an event we missed? To submit an event for consideration to be added to this list and our community calendar, send us the details in our online form.
Sept. 12
Oceanside Plein Air Festival: The Oceanside Museum of Art hosts its third annual Oceanside Plein Air Festival with a week of paint outs, workshops and networking. This year’s featured artists include Drew Bandish, Gia Moody, Ken Goldman and Lorraine Marie Cote. Sept. 6-13, Festival times and locations vary throughout Oceanside.
Sycuan Powwow: The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation is holding its annual powwow at the Sycuan Casino and Resort. The three-day, gathering features dancing, singing, socializing, crafts, arts and food. Sept. 12-14, 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., 5577 Dehesa Road, El Cajon, CA 92019
Del Mar Wine + Food Festival: This year is the third anniversary of the five-day celebration of food and wine in Del Mar. The schedule includes a Ramey wine dinner with Chefs Marc Murphy, Jackson Kalb and Jason McLeod in the Croquet Cottage at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe; and a two-day grand tasting at Surf Sports Park. Sept. 10-14, times and locations vary
Sept. 13
Family Gardening Workshop: Mundo Gardens and the Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center will host a free family gardening workshop at the Paradise Creek Community Garden. Attendees will learn how to garden and have the opportunity to plant something. All ages are welcome and no registration is required. For more information email info@mundogardens.com or call (619) 988-4392. 10 to 11 a.m., 302 W. 19th St., National City, CA.
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. to 12 p.m., Sunset Cliffs Blvd. and W Point Loma Blvd., San Diego, CA 92107
North Park Vegan Market: More than 60 vendors will sell vegan tacos, lumpia, cookies, dumplings and other dishes during the monthly market on the second Saturday of each month. Noon to 4 p.m., North Park Mini Park, 3812 29th St., San Diego, CA 92104
Trans Salon: Project Youth in North County is hosting a Trans Salon to provide gender-affirming makeovers for transgender youth. For questions, email projectyouth@northcountycenter.org. Sept. 13, 12-3 p.m. North County LGBTQ Resource Center, 1919 Apple St., Oceanside, CA 92054
Against Oppression Art Opening: Libélula Books & Co is hosting an opening for Against Oppression, an art show featuring pieces by Tuna and other artists. 12 to 6 p.m., Libélula Books & Co, 950 S 26th St., San Diego, CA 92113
Soulcraft Saturday: The Block Club is hosting an arts and craft night in its space on Imperial Avenue. The event is free to attend if you have your own craft project and supplies you’ll be bringing with you or $12 to participate in the group session with provided materials. Tickets can be reserved online. 5 to 7 p.m., 6403 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA 92114
Still Here, Still Queer!: The San Diego Women's Chorus is hosting Still Here, Still Queer!, a cabaret fundraiser. General admission tickets are $30 and are available online. This event is 18+. 7 p.m., 4780 Mission Gorge Place, San Diego, CA 92120
Sept. 14
The Big Gay Picnic & Book Swap: The Big Gay Picnic hosts a picnic in honor of Sapphic September in Balboa Park. The picnic includes a 90s outfit-themed book swap from the Sapphic Book Club followed by an after party at Gossip Grill. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Balboa Drive & Quince Street, San Diego, CA 92103; 3 to 8 p.m., Gossip Grill, 1220 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Sept. 15
Swing Dance Under the Dome: The San Diego Central Library is hosting a free swing dance lesson under the dome on the rooftop at 6 p.m. The class will be followed by open social dancing. 6 to 7:45 p.m., Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
Sept. 16
Neighborhood Law School: The Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association is hosting a free legal seminar on estate planning at the Malcolm X Library. This is part of a 6-week program providing free legal information to the community and is the last seminar of the series. For questions, email EBGNLS@gmail.com. Sept. 16 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Malcolm X Library, 5148 Market St., San Diego, CA 92114
Sept. 17
Queer Support Group: Solpath Counseling and Holistic Wellness hosts a queer support group facilitated by Kat Tessero in Mission Valley every Wednesday. The event includes grounding activities, somatic skill building and discussion. 6 to 7:15 p.m., 3838 Camino del Rio, Suite 225, San Diego, CA 92108
