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• Coronado Farmers Market | Tuesday, Oct. 10 | 2:30-6 p.m. | Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 First St. | Free | Shop local where the farm meets the beach.
• Dining Experience: Flavors of Italian Islands | Tuesday, Oct. 10 | 5 p.m. | Marisi, 1044 Wall St., La Jolla | $95 | Savor a 4-course tasting menu featuring dishes and wines from the Italian islands of Sicily and Sardinia.
• Neon Trees | Tuesday, Oct. 10 | 7 p.m. | The Observatory North Park, 2891 University Ave., San Diego | $30 | The “Everybody Talks” and “Animal” rock band brings “The Favorite Daze Tour” to the hip uptown venue.

• “Dishwasher Dreams” | Through Sunday, Oct. 15 | Times vary | The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego | $33-$99 | Through comedy, music, and a set of Bangladesh-born parents, this play explores the immigrant experience and what — exactly — it means to live the American Dream.
• Cajon Classic Cruise | Wednesday, Oct. 11 | 5-7:30 p.m. | Magnolia and Main streets, El Cajon | Free | Zoom over to this East County car show; this week’s theme is “Odds & Ends.”
• Taste of Mission Hills 2023 | Wednesday, Oct. 11 | 5-9 p.m. | Throughout Mission Hills | $40-$45 | Sample goodies from 26 local restaurants — from Mission Hills staples to neighborhood newcomers; your ticket includes free transportation via the Old Town Trolley Station.

• The Cutwater LaBARatory Speakeasy Experience | Through Sunday, Oct. 29 | Times vary | Cutwater Tasting Room, 9750 Distribution Ave., San Diego | $25 | Experience a spooky speakeasy (if you dare) filled with experimental cocktails created by mad mixologists; your ticket includes a welcome cocktail in a 150-ml keepsake glass.
• Richard Marx | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 7:30 p.m. | The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego | $22-$135 | “Hold on to the Nights” — the hit-maker who’s sold 30+ million albums worldwide brings his talents to the waterfront venue, alongside John Waite.

• Kids Night Out | Friday, Oct. 13 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Parkway Plaza, 415 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon | Free | This one’s for the kids — enjoy an evening of dancing, games, giveaways, and more.

• Coronado Music & Art Festival | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. | Coronado Ferry Center, 1201 First St., Coronado | Free | Enjoy music, art, food, shopping and more at this fair by the beach.

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• After seriously hot temps last week, a slow cooldown has commenced. The coast and inland valleys will start feeling cooler conditions today and tomorrow, with high temps slightly below seasonal averages. There could be some patchy drizzle tonight and tomorrow and gusty winds, too. (National Weather Service)

• The county has sent ~600,000 ballots to registered voters for the Nov. 7 special election. The races impact residents in District 4, City of Chula Vista, Fallbrook Public Utility District, and Rainbow Municipal Water District. Voters can mail their ballots in or vote early at the Registrar of Voters office.

• In case you missed it, we’re running our inaugural SDtoday Pumpkin Carving Contest this month, and submissions are open through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15. To participate, simply carve, paint, or decorate a pumpkin in a way that is fun for you and send us a photo. Make a submission.

• The San Diego Architectural Foundation has awarded the Tecolote Shores North Playground its coveted Orchid Award for landscape architecture, planning, and urban design. The playground was renovated and reopened in November 2022 with accessible play equipment, improved landscaping, an adult fitness course, shade structures, and an ADA-compliant pathway.

• The Institute of Contemporary Art, San Diego (ICA) is accepting applications through Tuesday, Oct. 31, for a pilot program designed to support local artists. Two artists will receive a 6-month residency at Good Faith studio in Sherman Heights, a stipend, and a chance to exhibit a two-person show at ICA North.

• “The Pink Lady,” aka the rosy-hued La Valencia Hotel, is offering its Pink Tea series amid Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with 10% of sales supporting Susan G. Komen San Diego. Snag a seat over the next three Fridays — Oct. 13, 20, or 27 — at 11 or 11:30 a.m.

• The Little Italy Association is hosting its first ever Italian Heritage Concert this Sunday, Oct. 15, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at the Piazza della Famiglia. Buona musica will be performed by pop opera singer Nick Palance — aka “The American Bocelli.” Get tickets.

• Looking for fun fall activities in San Diego? Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa will host its Wicked Black & White Ball on Saturday, Oct. 28, 7-10 p.m. The spooky shindig includes food and beverages, entertainment, and some haunted surprises. Tickets start at $115.

• It’s day one of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days. Shop deals on home, kitchen, fashion, and tech, like 11% off the Bissell Little Green Carpet Cleaner.*