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The Axolotl’s Garden Blossoms Oct. 21 at Birch Aquarium!
La Jolla, CA (Oct. 12, 2026)—Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego today unveiled new details about their upcoming exhibition, The Axolotl’s Garden/El Jardín del Ajolote presented by The Lodge at Torrey Pines. The exhibition brings guests into the world of the endangered Axolotl through animal encounters, contemporary art and conservation science inspired by Mexico’s ecological and cultural richness. With vibrant art installations and Axolotl-inspired programming, Birch Aquarium will transform into a living story-world exploring the mythology and folklore of the endangered Axolotl alongside themes of biodiversity, climate resilience, habitat loss, migration and care.
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San Diego's Orchids & Onions Awards Mark 50 Years of Roasting Bad Buildings
San Diego's Orchids & Onions awards program turned 50, with a retrospective event scheduled at the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park for Saturday, October 17, at 10 a.m. Orchids & Onions, the annual awards program that hands out praise for standout architecture and public scorn for the ugliest misses, planned the event to mark the occasion.
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1,200 Drones Swarm Del Mar Skies for Harry Potter Spectacle This Weekend
The Del Mar Fairgrounds will host something a little more magical this weekend, as 1,200 synchronized drones take to the night sky to recreate scenes straight out of the Wizarding World. The DroneArt Show: Harry Potter touches down at the fairgrounds Saturday and Sunday, with performances beginning at 7 p.m. both evenings and gates opening two hours early so fans can stake out a good spot on the lawn.
mesapress.com
‘A-Dress: Power and Belief’ unveils at the Mesa Art Gallery
The second exhibition of the school year has landed at the San Diego Mesa College Art Gallery. In the new exhibit, “A-Dress: Power and Belief,” Irma Sofia Poeter examines the connection between our “second skin”— our choice of clothing and accessories— and the ways in which self-expression reflects social norms and power structures.
Times of San Diego
From an East Village studio to a state-of-the-art bakery in Sorrento Valley —IZOLA to open second location
The downtown artisan bakery IZOLA will open a second location in Sorrento Valley in December, replacing the now-closed California English restaurant. The croissants-and-sourdough-only bakery quickly grew in popularity over the last few years, earning awards, national recognition, and many “best of” lists. Co-founders Jenny Chen and Jeffrey Brown began in their East Village photo studio and now expanded up north to meet their growing customer base.
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San Diego Opera Bets on Verdi Classic to Hook First-Time Theatergoers
Verdi's Rigoletto opens Friday at the San Diego Civic Theatre for three performances, and the man directing it wants newcomers in the seats as much as longtime subscribers. Christopher Mattaliano, who has directed 10 productions of the 1851 tragedy since 1988, hopes this staging introduces opera newcomers to a work he first encountered as a 16-year-old at the Metropolitan Opera's summer festival, where he saw Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci. Two days later, he returned to see Jon Vickers in Otello.
hoodline.com
Rosin Box Project's Ghost Light Masquerade Returns to San Diego With Seven Spooky Shows
Masked audience members will roam freely through a haunted theater, choosing whether to be pulled into the performance or simply watch from the shadows, when Ghost Light Masquerade returns to San Diego for seven performances October 22-25 and October 28-30. The Rosin Box Project's annual Halloween production takes over The Nocturne Theatre at 3246 Imperial Ave., with no assigned seats and no barrier between dancers and the crowd.
Asa Diamond TV
🎤🔥 SCOOP NEWS! SAN DIEGO BAYFEST 2026! 🌴🎶San Diego is turning up the heat! 🔥 Three days of reggae, rock, island vibes, and nonstop entertainment at Mission Bayfest!🎶 October 16–18, 2026📍 Mariner’s Point Park..
Escondido Times-Advocate
Escondido’s new fall tradition: Gather on Grand
The Escondido Downtown Business Association (DBA) will host Gather on Grand – a new downtown Escondido tradition, inspired by the Escondido community, creativity and agricultural heritage – on Sunday, October 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Gather on Grand is a street festival meets music festival with creative and diverse art, all rolled into one!” said Carol Rogers, board member […] The post Escondido’s new fall tradition: Gather on Grand first appeared on Escondido Times-Advocate .
KPBS
Horror fun happening at 2 San Diego events this weekend
It’s October and Halloween is only a couple of weeks away, so I have the perfect spooky treats for you to enjoy this weekend. First up, Scream Diego, billed as San Diego's Halloween and Horror Convention, kicks off Saturday morning at the Doubletree at Hazard Center. Then starting at 5 p.m., the abbreviated San Diego Filipino Film Festival (SDFFF) serves up a one night showcase of shorts this Saturday at the AMC Plaza Bonita Theaters. And while SDFFF is not all horror, there is a ghost story set in a karaoke bar.
iheart.com
Weekend Mode: ON! Your Guide to the Best Fun in San Diego
FRIDAY – The SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL is in full swing. A few days ago I got to see Mira Sorvino and EGOT winner Viola Davis at their opening night event. You can watch a lot of great films, meet some talented filmmakers, and enjoy some great parties. They have interesting shorts, documentaries, and feature films – including “I Am Rocky”, “A Talent for Murder,” and one of my favorite movies of the year – “Wild Horse Nine.” Go to: SDFilmFest.com for more details.
FOX 5 San Diego
Mission Bayfest returns with waterfront music for fifth year
(FOX 5/KUSI) — Mission Bayfest will return to Mission Bay’s coastline for three days of waterfront live music, bringing a lineup of top reggae, pop and alternative talents representative of Southern California’s laid-back culture. This fifth annual festival will feature performances from headliners Offspring, Rebelution and Kolohe Kai, alongside a supporting lineup including Steel Pulse, […]
Escondido Times-Advocate
Get your kicks watching “Route 66” at street festival
As a kid, I loved the oldies station my stepdad would play in his ‘56 Ford. When I’d borrow his ‘65 Mustang years later after I got my license, I’d blast the oldies. When I first heard “Get Your Kicks on Route 66” I figured the song just used that route because it rhymed. Years later, I learned a bit […] The post Get your kicks watching “Route 66” at street festival first appeared on Escondido Times-Advocate .
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Valley Roadrunner
Inaugural Re-Threaded Art and Sustainable Fashion Show held
The first annual Re-Threaded Art and Sustainable Fashion Show was held Saturday, October 3, at the San Pasqual Cultural Center in Valley Center. The completely-sold-out event brought together the creative works of five native fashion designers and several local artists. The fashion was created by local native fashion designers, Tiffany Wolffe and Marti Daglio. The art exhibition, “Maat- The Earth […] The post Inaugural Re-Threaded Art and Sustainable Fashion Show held first appeared on Valley Roadrunner .
San Diego weekly Reader
Live Five: Mission Bayfest, Joshua White, Jordan Krimstom, Pip Lewis, Kristi Krause
Mission Bayfest features three days of reggae music, 360 degree views of Mission Bay, $1.50 tacos, and good vibes by the water. Local food vendors on-site include Tacos Jalisco, Mama V’s Lumpia, and MC’s Kitchen, featuring gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, and dairy-free options. Craft beers and specialized cocktails will be available, with access to private bars and discounted or hosted bites, depending on ticket tier. The Friday music bill includes OB band Doah’s Daydream, a female fronted island grunge group who won Best R&B, Funk or Soul Song at the 2025 San Diego Music Awards for their track “Ready To Love.” Sullvan, a San Diego act led by Robert “Sully” Sullivan, is slated to perform on Sunday. Sunday also features Jakob’s Castle, founded locally by Jakob Nowell, the son of the late Sublime singer Bradley Nowell. Day one headliners Rebelution came out of Isla Vista, CA to score multiple albums on the Billboard Reggae Chart and a 2017 Grammy nomination for Best Reggae Album (Falling Into Place). They’re touring in support of their new full-length In the Moment, released in June. The bill also includes Kolohe Kai, The Offspring, Steel Pulse, The Movement, Common Kings, SOJA, The Interrupters, Goldfinger, The Expendables, and Surfer Girl.