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The SummerFest Synergy Initiative, co-produced by Clara Wu Tsai and Inon Barnatan, brings together leaders from music, dance, spoken word, and visual arts to create performances that inspire audiences in unexpected and powerful ways. The creatives behind this summer’s reimagination of "Carnival of the Animals" come together to discuss the project’s development. Encounters are free afternoon events, featuring intriguing lectures, discussions, performances, and diverse perspectives. Encounters reveal fascinating insights into the ways in which music is created, influenced, interpreted, and performed. ADMISSION Registration required. Connect with La Jolla Music Society on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X - Twitter

This weekend in the arts: Works of art from hundreds of artists at Bread and Salt, a Mexican-heritage "Nutcracker," and more.

This weekend in the arts: A Guelaguetza Festival at San Diego Museum of Art; Irving Flores, Tina Chong and Joshua White at UC San Diego Park and Market; Justin A. McHugh at Good Faith Gallery; Kevin Maloney at The Book Catapult; 'The Ferryman' at New Village Arts; Greater San Diego Music Coterie's "Scandinavian Winter"; and Broadway's "Frozen."

Don’t Miss this Special 2-Day Holiday Event, presented by North Park Main Street & Vegan Food Popup FEATURING: A Skating Rink Live Music: Performances by Craig Dawson Trio and The Goode Time Carolers. International Food Court Artisan Marketplace Beer, Wine and Hard Kombucha Garden Free Kids' Holiday Arts & Craft Stations An Appearance by Santa! Family-Friendly | Dogs Allowed | Free Parking Food and craft vendors will be set up on both sides of North Park Way between Granada and 30th and on 29th by the Mini Park. Enjoy an epic selection of food & drinks including Pizza, Burgers, Donuts, Gingerbread Lattes, Hot Chocolate, Sushi, Tacos, Noodles, Loaded Fries, Ice Cream, Corn Dogs, Gyros, Tamales, Wings, Bao, Stuffed Waffles, Curries and so much more! In between bites, shop local with a variety of talented local artists and makers with unique and special gifts for everyone on your list. Be sure to stop by the A Way Home for Dogs tent to meet their adoptable pups. PARKING: There is a 6-story parking garage on 29th St across the street from the event. Additionally, there is free street parking nearby. VENDORS ON SATURDAY, DEC 9: Food & Beverage African Food Kitchen Beet Rooted Bonjour Patisserie Boochcraft Buenas Burgers Casa de Luz Down To Ferment Gourmet Tamales Kula Ice Cream Luv Mylk Macros Goods MANEATINGPLANT Maribel y Oliva Cocina Maya's Cookies Mountain Meadow Mushroom Farms Ninfasland Noah’s Juices Opal's Paradise Pink Pantree Rayluca Chocolate Sabor Piri Piri Sauc.d Shmackin Noodz SoCal Lemonade Stone Monkey Teif’s Pacific Island Grill The Donuttery Turkish Grill Underdog Uprising Pizza Vegan Mirai Sushi Products & Services Ancient Zen Remedies Ameyalli Swim Bee's Honey Permanent Jewelry Bungalow 360 Cosmic Kismet Dzolik Vegan Leather Earthy-Marpé Candles Farm Fresh To You Happyyoyo Kaleo Krouned Body Care Majestik Kulture The Peach Stitch The Vegan General Thread and Bloom Toxic Doll Closet VENDORS ON SUNDAY, DEC 10: Food & Beverage African Food Kitchen All Vegan Organic Cafe Big Squeeze Lemonade Bonjour Patisserie Boochcraft Buenas Burgers Down To Ferment Gourmet Tamales MANEATINGPLANT Maribel y Oliva Cocina Maya's Cookies Mountain Meadow Mushroom Farms Nacho Me Vegan Ninfasland Pink Pantree Revive Blends Sabor Piri Piri SeaCo Catch Smashed Avocado Toast Te Amo Cafe Tea Bazaar Teif’s Pacific Island Grill The Donuttery Turkish Grill Veggie Fam Products & Services Bungalow 360 Dzolik Vegan Leather Farm Fresh To You Green Madame’s Shop Happyyoyo Kaleo Krouned Body Care Majestik Kulture Something Jewelry The Movement The Spice Sisters Toxic Doll Closet Zerom ___________________________________________ About Vegan Food Popup VISTA: 1st & 3rd Friday of the month, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Local Roots Boochyard,1430 Vantage Ct, Vista: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/vista-vegan-food-popup-1589849 NORTH PARK: 2nd Saturday of the month, Noon – 4 p.m. at the North Park Mini Park, 3812 29th St, San Diego: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/north-park-vegan-food-popup-1589859 Vegan Food Popup is a FREE event that showcases the best plant-based food in SoCal, featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors from San Diego, Orange County and LA. Vegan Food Popup has been featured on CBS News, Fox News, The San Diego Union-Tribune, KUSI, San Diego Magazine, San Diego Reader, ABC News and VegOutMag.com. Since launching in 2019, Vegan Food Popup has supported hundreds of local food and craft vendors by creating an accessible venue for sharing their offerings with the community. More info: http://www.veganfoodpopup.com Subscribe to newsletter Follow us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganfoodpopup Follow us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veganfoodpopup

The roughly 1 3/4-mile section of the freeway between College Boulevard and El Camino Real in Oceanside is expected to be back in operation soon.

Ask Dalí, a new AI installation based on a copy of Dalí's iconic sculpture, allows visitors to pick up the crustacean-shaped receiver, ask a question, and hear Dalí's response.

This 6-session class will be focused on conversational Yiddish. You will learn everyday greetings and basics of Yiddish conversation, as well as a few simple Yiddish songs. When: Thursdays, starting on October 12, ending on November 16, 2023, 6:00-7:30 p.m. PT (8:00-9:30 p.m. CT, 9:00-10:30 p.m. ET). Where: At Yiddishland CA, 1128 Wall Street, La Jolla, CA, 92037, and on Zoom. Facilitator: Jana Mazurkiewicz Meisarosh. She is a PhD candidate in the Slavic Department at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She is working on her dissertation on Yiddish Theater in Communist Warsaw. Originally from Poland, Jana holds a Master of Arts degree in Polish Philology and Jewish Studies from the University of Wrocław. Jana is not only a practicing academic but also an active theater artist and critic. She is an actor, director, playwright, and producer of Yiddish theater. In October 2017, she moved to San Diego and launched the Yiddish Arts and Academics Association of North America (YAAANA) and Yiddishland California. For more information visit: yiddishlandcalifornia.org Stay Connected on Facebook

The Comic-Con Art Show is open to the public... you do not need a badge to come in and enjoy, or purchase artwork. However, everyone entering the Art Show is expected to comply with all Terms and Conditions expected of our attendees. You’ll see numerous original drawings, paintings, sculptures, pieces of jewelry, and more “unusual” items, all created and displayed by professional and amateur artists. If you want to add something to your collection, many of the pieces are offered for purchase by Silent Auction* or Quick-Sale. Bidder numbers and Art Show information can be obtained from the administration table inside the Art Show. You must be 18 or older and have legal identification to purchase artwork, and payments may be made with cash or a credit card. The Art Show also displays the nominated books and comics for this year’s Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards. Come and see the best new works of the year! For your convenience, the Art Show is open one hour after the Exhibit Floor closes on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday to make it easier to bid on or pick up your art. Hours: Thursday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. –6 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. *Silent Auction Final bidding closes Saturday at 6 p.m. Winning bids are posted at 9 a.m. Sunday morning. Any Voice Auctions begin at 11 a.m. Sunday Morning All purchased art must be picked up Sunday by 6:30 p.m. Quick-Sale items must be paid for immediately and picked up the same day. Comic-Con International on Facebook / Instagram

A pair of San Diego sailors are hoping to find success with their invention — a small device for cleaning out gunky razors.

The San Diego Blood Bank is working to expand a program that better matches donated blood with patients in need. In other news, the county and SANDAG are asking for the public’s input on a new report that deals with alternatives to incarceration. Plus, we have details on some weekend arts events happening in San Diego County.