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The nonprofit Photographer’s Eye Collective in Escondido will host an auction of fine art photographs donated by artists from around the country for its annual fundraiser. On-line bidding opens on Nov. 24 at 4 p.m., and a live auction featuring a gala reception will take place on Dec. 6 at 5 p.m., at The Photographer's Eye Gallery. Bidding will close on Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. Twenty-seven images are up for auction, and they can be seen on The Photographer’s Eye website. Information on each work and artist is viewable by clicking on the thumbnail for each image. Artists who have donated works for the fundraiser include Pulitzer Prize winner Don Bartletti; New Mexico artists Susan Ressler and Karen Hymer; San Diego underwater photographers Marie Tartar and Steve Eilenberg, and many more whose works have appeared at the gallery. Also donating works are artists Amy Caterina, Jacqueline Ramirez, Jodie Hulden, Judith Preston, Louise Russell, Melinda Finn, Suda House, Diana Bloomfield, Mitch Eckert, Dave Marsh, Brandy J Sebastian, Marek Matusz, Will Gibson, Lisa Brussell, Sandra Klein, Jacqueline Ramirez, Tom Vancisin, Jerry Takigawa, Robin North, Robert Younger, Grant Brittain, and The Photographer’s Eye director, Donna Cosentino. The gala reception will feature wines from Escondido’s Orfila Winery and appetizers by Red Tail Catering. There is no charge to attend the event. Free parking is available in front of and behind the gallery. Proceeds from the auction will help support the nonprofit gallery’s mission to foster the education and appreciation of photography. The seven-year-old Photographer’s Eye Gallery is a 501(c)(3); donations are tax deductible. Photographer’s Eye Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate the start of the holiday season at Parkway Plaza’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 21 from 5-7 p.m.! This free, magical event welcomes Santa Claus during his grand arrival, joined by surprise visitors, including a certain green holiday grump! Enjoy an evening of festive entertainment and family-friendly activities. Experience live performances from Marinelli’s Circus and Dance & Arts Studios, plus crafts with El Cajon Parks & Recreation, balloon twisting, face painting, and giveaways. Then gather for the main event and watch the lighting of Parkway Plaza’s dazzling Christmas Tree, officially marking the beginning of a magical holiday season in El Cajon! RSVP now to reserve your spot. Visit: https://visitparkwayplaza.com/holiday/ Parkway Plaza on Facebook / Instagram

This weekend in the arts: Get festive with Kitschmastime, December Nights, SoNoFest and more; catch a 1980s spin on "Twelfth Night"; new works of theater and contemporary dance; chamber folk; a pottery tour and more.

More than 350,000 people are expected to attend San Diego's annual December Nights holiday festival this weekend. Here's what you can expect at Balboa Park.

NPR's Lauren Frayer plays the puzzle with Kevin Demko of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

This weekend in arts and culture in San Diego: Author & Punisher's industrial drone music; a new exhibit on race history at the Museum of Us; clown art at Woo Studios; Vietnamese food and art lessons with Thien Pham; Jessie Montgomery compositions at the Mingei; new work by Maybelle Reynoso and more.

Premieres Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+ / Encore Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV. Tony Award®-winner Ruthie Ann Miles and iconic actor Dennis Haysbert inspire in this holiday special that combines classic Christmas carols with a contemporary story of how giving back and uplifting communities is the true meaning of the season.

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: New visual art from Brandon Eugene Secrest and Leslye Villaseñor; visual artist Hugo Crosthwaite's chamber music collaboration; the San Diego Asian Film Festival; printmaking in Oceanside; "El Alebrije" and more.

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego is introducing a new seasonal experience with “Yo Ho Ho-liday Tavern,” a holiday pirate pop-up running from Saturday, November 22 through Wednesday, December 31 at LandShark Bar & Grill. Designed to offer an immersive holiday experience, the pop-up will feature festive cocktails, pirate-inspired décor layered with nautical holiday touches, pirate appearances, and a curated menu of seasonal food and beverage specials. From late November through the end of December, LandShark Bar & Grill will be fully transformed into a pirate-inspired holiday oasis that blends classic seasonal touches with that ‘high seas’ atmosphere. Guests will discover a unique twist, where pirate lore meets festive cheer and twinkling ornaments adorn treasure chests. Adding to the festive ambiance, live pirate character appearances will take place every Saturday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. beginning in December. These interactive visits invite guests to engage with the pirate, who will entertain with lively stories, holiday-themed antics, and photo opportunities. Throughout the pop-up, guests will enjoy special holiday-themed cocktails served alongside a selection of seasonal menu items. The seasonal menu will include limited-time items crafted by the LandShark culinary team, available exclusively during the pop-up’s run. These pirate-themed creations include The Kraken, a savory mix of fried calamari, spiced pork belly, banh mi veggies, braised purple cabbage and sambal aioli on a squid ink bun, as well as Davy Jone’s Linguini made with squid ink linguini tossed in a lemon caper butter sauce with cremini mushroom 'skulls' and blackened shrimp. The drink menu will sparkle with holiday spirit, featuring seasonal cocktails dressed for the occasion. Sip on a Chai Old Fashioned crafted with Bulleit Rye, chai maple syrup and cardamom bitters, or try The Garnet Garland prepared with Arette Classico Reposado, pomegranate concentrate, agave syrup, and cranberry and orange bitters. Guests can also treat themselves to a variety of other holiday sips including the Naughty & Nice, Winter Wonderland, Captain’s Grog and more! Located inside LandShark Bar & Grill at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego, “Yo Ho Ho-liday Tavern” runs every day from 11 a.m. until close, beginning Saturday, November 22 and through the month of December. Be sure to stop by for festive flavors, lively entertainment, and a unique holiday atmosphere in the heart of Downtown San Diego. Make a reservation with OpenTable Phone: (619) 531-8744

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: 60 years of Jean Isaacs' choreography; San Diego Zine Fest; Wayne Thiebaud; jazz; a modern-day witch play; TwitchCon and more.