What’s Next for Arts and Culture in San Diego?
Artists and advocates are building a more sustainable creative future through public funding, political organization, and cross-border collaboration
How San Diego Became a City of Art and Culture
The history, communities, and creative movements behind a cultural scene that extends far beyond the city’s postcard image
San Diego Restored Arts Funding—But the Crisis Isn’t Over
The city’s cultural sector regained millions after a proposed 85 percent cut, yet nonprofits, youth programs and major institutions still face painful losses
A Gluten- and Dairy-Free Bakery Is Popping Up Across San Diego
At The Delicate Squash, Shannon English is rethinking cookies, cakes, and pastries with seasonal ingredients and natural sweeteners
31 People Shaping San Diego’s Creative Scene
Meet the artists, makers, and advocates whose work shapes how the city looks, sounds, gathers, and connects
The Best Gym in San Diego Isn’t Really a Gym Anymore
Earlier this year, Fit quietly dropped “athletic” from its brand, from Fit Athletic Clubs to simply Fit, and started calling itself something new: a social wellness club.
Guest Publisher’s Note, September 2026: The Arts Edition
For Jonathon Glus, San Diego’s next chapter begins with the artists who help us understand where we’ve been
16 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: September 2-6
See The Phantom of the Opera, enjoy smooth tunes at the Pacific Soul Jazz Festival, and kick off your shoes for the Julian Grape Stomp Festa
Editor’s Note, September 2026: More Than a Postcard
Editor at large, Aaryn Belfer, introduces the September 2026 Arts issue featuring 31 artists, makers, builders, and doers.
From $5 Freestyles to a San Diego Phenomenon
Joe Dreamz built a local following by asking strangers about their ambitions and turning their answers into songs
The Last Antique Shop on San Diego’s Antique Row
Once home to more than 20 antique stores, the Normal Heights stretch is down to one, and owner Dave McPheeters has no plans to leave
The Best Basque Cheesecakes in San Diego
After a blind taste test, these four desserts came out on top—see the winners here
These San Diego Groups Are Helping Men Connect
As males report fewer close relationships, local meetups are creating spaces for friendship, conversation, and a renewed sense of purpose
San Diego Is Getting the Music Venue It’s Been Missing
Live Nation is turning the historic Wonder Bread Building into a 4,000-capacity concert hall designed to bring more touring acts to the city
The Best Things to See, Do & Explore in Balboa Park
Whether you’re a lover of the arts, music, or a leisurely stroll through the park, these are Balboa’s best attractions
A New Specialty Coffee Shop Has Arrived in La Jolla Shores
Casa Del Lobo blends coffee culture with Mexican design, serving seasonal drinks alongside its own handcrafted ceramics
The Art of Slowing Down at Little Frenchie
Inspired by the effortless charm of French cafés, this taste of France on Orange Avenue invites guests to embrace the simple pleasure of taking their time.
Meet the San Diego Artist Bringing Walls to Life
Allison Hunsley on painting massive walls, creating art in front of a crowd, and building a career one mural at a time
Las Patronas Celebrates 80 Years of Giving Back to San Diego
The all-volunteer organization has awarded more than $28 million to local nonprofits—and its members still do the work by hand
The Best Things to Do in San Diego: September 2026
Whether you’re ready to lean into fall or determined to keep summer going, here are all the best things to do this month
Best Annual Events in San Diego, 2026
Boredom’s not an option. These are a few of the top events in the city each year, including a rodeo, free summertime music festival, and a chili cook-off
Filo Brings a Taste of the Mediterranean to Bankers Hill
The team behind El Agave and Nómade will open a breezy new restaurant with tapas, housemade pasta, seafood, and plenty of wine this September
Your Kid’s Old Bedroom Is Ready for Its Next Chapter
From moody retreats to income-generating ADUs, San Diego parents are rethinking the rooms their children left behind
La Jolla’s Historical Society Debuts New Name & Mission
After more than six decades of preserving the community’s past, the newly renamed museum is expanding how it tells its stories
This Scripps Clinic Physician is Serving Up Care
Laika Nur, MD, takes her love of volleyball from the court to the clinic as team physician for the San Diego Mojo
MANA de San Diego Is Building a Community of Mentors
For nearly four decades, the Latina mentorship organization has connected volunteers with girls and young women
