Encinitas CA— City of Encinitas Cultural Arts Division and Cultural Tourism Committee events for September 2021
Saturday, Sept. 4, 10:00-11:00am. San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center Loop Trail, 2710 Manchester Avenue, Free
Lagoon Discovery Tour. Nature Collective guides this monthly tour to help you discover the beauty of San Elijo Lagoon: where fresh water and salt water meet and mix, where migratory and resident birds share a sanctuary, and where many animals find a home. https://thenaturecollective.org/event/2021-09-04-discovery-tour/
Saturday, September 5, 11:30am-1:30pm. San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, 2710 Manchester Avenue, Free
Feathers in Flight Family Day. Enjoy hands-on bird theme activities, from craft-making to animal encounters. Nature gets the spotlight with family-friendly experiences, live presentations, and more. Plus, young attendees can earn a Junior Ranger badge. https://thenaturecollective.org/event/09-05-2021-family-fun-day/
Tuesday, September 7, 12:00pm-1:00pm. Virtual, Zoom. Free
Recycling Organics at Your Curb. Curbside organics pickup is in Encinitas thanks to EDCO’s new anaerobic digestors! Find what goes in and what doesn’t, how to dispose, and why it’s so important to get everyone on board. Register: https://bit.ly/3ss7q1V (760)436-7986, https://www.solanacenter.org/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D1756%26reset%3D1
Wednesday, September 8, 12:00-1:00pm. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Free
Wednesdays@Noon: Matthew Coley, marimba. The internationally acclaimed marimba virtuoso will perform a diverse program of works including Bach Fugues, leaping adaptations of Debussy and Bizet, and pieces composed expressly for him like David Colson’s Ghost Music and Dolores White’s Fugue Odyssey. www.hearmatthewcoley.com
Saturdays, Sept. 11-Oct. 16, 11am-1pm. Private venue. Address provided upon registration. Free
Healing Grief Thru HeArt: An Expressive Arts series to support those experiencing grief and loss. Alessandra Colfi, PhD. A mixed-media art and mindfulness-based series of six workshops to help you process the complex physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of loss. 858-735-5708 / Alessandra@AlessandraColfi.com www.TheHeartWay.org
Saturday, September 11, 6:00-9:00pm. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Free
Art Night Encinitas. Enjoy an evening of visual art as Encinitas civic and local art galleries swing open their doors to celebrate the city’s diverse visual art scene at six participating locations. Take the shuttle buses and enjoy live music and refreshments at all locations, including Encinitas Library, City Hall, Encinitas Community Center, Off Track Gallery, Art and Soul on the 101, and Bliss 101. www.encinitasca.gov/artnight 760-633-2748
Wednesday, September 15, 12:00-1:00pm. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Free
Wednesdays@Noon: Iryna Krechkovsky, violin, Sorah Myung, viola. Canadian violinist Iryna Krechkovsky is a prize-winning violinist. Sorah Myung holds degrees from Yale University School of Music and performs with local symphony orchestras. They will perform works by Mozart, Handel, Telemann, and Barkauskas. www.trioceleste.com
Thursday, September 16, 6:30-7:30pm. Encinitas Library 540 Cornish Drive. Free
Artist Talk: Steven Dern. Steven will be discussing the development of his Games People Play series of work and his interest in narrative art. He will be including some information about his working methods and influences. All in attendance may enter in a free drawing for one of his unframed, limited edition linocut prints. bit.ly/dern-sep16
Friday, September 17, 7:30pm. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. $20
Music By The Sea: Zēlos Saxophone Quartet. The ensemble is dedicated to performing a wide array of repertoire ranging from underrepresented contemporary works to transcriptions from the baroque, classical, and romantic eras. The triple first-place award winners have advanced degrees from top music schools. They will perform Music of the America’s with works by William Grant Still, Piazzola, Riojas, and Villalta. www.encinitas.tix.com
Saturday, September 18, 8:00am-4:00pm. Harbaugh Seaside Trails, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Free
San Diego Heart Walk at Harbaugh Seaside Trails. Come be awed by the stunning ocean and lagoon views, fresh sea breezes, and the new and continuing friendships you can enjoy along the way. Tours throughout the day will be led by Nature Collective. https://thenaturecollective.org/event/sd-heart-stroke-walk/
Saturday, September 18, 3:00-4:30pm. Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. Free
Artist Talk: Denise ((bonaimo)) Sarram. Join the assemblage artist for a deeper dive into her exhibition “Immigrate: Assimilate-Stories of Resilience.” Based on historical research of her Sicilian ancestors who immigrated to America around the turn of the 20th century, she will highlight artworks which address the narratives of the Ellis Island experience, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of NYC in 1915, and more. With a tour and Q/A following. bit.ly/sarram-sep18
Sundays, Sept. 19-Nov. 7, 3:30-5:00pm. Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Ste. 100. Free
Improv Theatre for Teens and Young Adults with Autism. PACT utilizes improvisational theatre to teach social and communication skills. Vaccinated individuals are welcome to contact us regarding registration. 760-815-8512, info@pacthouse.org www.pacthouse.org
Tuesday, Sept. 21 and 28, 7:00-8:30pm. St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 890 Balour. Free
Roger Anderson Chorale Auditions. The chorale is so excited to start rehearsals for the fifth season. Rehearsals are 7 to 9:30pm Tuesdays starting October 5 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. Register: https://www.rogerandersonchorale.com/auditions-membership/ (760) 522-7187, raamaestro@gmail.com
Wednesday, September 22, 12:00-1:00pm. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish. Free
Wednesdays@Noon: Peter Pupping Quartet. Peter Pupping, William Wilson, Jeff Basile and Kevin Koch. They will perform an eclectic mix of popular genres from Rock, Pop, Funk, Latin, Blues, Standards and Smooth Jazz styles. www.peterpuppingband.com
Sunday, Sept. 26, 9:00am-5:00pm. Calif. Center for Creative Renewal, 1905 Crest, $110 Includes materials fee
Psychodrama, Art and Poetry. Would you like more playfulness and spontaneity in your life? Presenters: Ellen Speert and Paul J. Lesnik will lead you in exploring vignettes from your life to allow a fresh look through poetry, 3D art-making, and psychodrama. 760-436-3310 info@artretreats.com RSVP : www.artretreats.com/events/psychodrama-art-poetry
Wednesday, September 29, 12:00-1:00pm. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish. Free
Wednesdays@Noon: Pierre Joubert, violin, Alison Luedecke, piano. The early music artists present historically-informed Baroque performances with violinists Pierre Joubert and pianist Alison Luedecke. Each is an accomplished soloist in their own right and has performed extensively in San Diego and worldwide. They will perform works by Buxtehude, Telemann, and Handel.https://bit.ly/3kEV5nu
Thursday, September 30, 7:00pm. La Paloma Theatre, 471 S. Coast Highway. $12, $8 members, $6 students
Italian Film Festival: Figli (Kidz). This sharp comedy revolves around a very simple subject: having children in Italy today. Or rather, having a second child, to be more specific. https://www.sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com/film/figli-2
October 3, 10:00am-6:00pm. Street Venue, Mountain Vista Drive and El Camino Real, Free
Encinitas Chamber of Commerce Oktoberfest. There will be free parking located at Flora Vista Elementary School (1690 Wandering Road). With entertainment and authentic German music, carnival rides, Gemütlichkeit alpine dancers, 200 street vendors, and more! Ceremonial parade at noon. https://encinitasoktoberfest.com/
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