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Get ready for an evening of gloriously off-the-wall holiday cheer, because the Kitschmas Pageant is BACK and bigger, brighter, and more bonkers than ever. On Friday, December 5, Project [BLANK] teams up with the Athenaeum and San Diego’s legendary art duo Brian & Ryan for a one-night-only, celebration that kicks off their 10th Annual Kitschmas Exhibition! Whether you’re a true tinsel-lover or a holiday skeptic, "It’s Kitschmastime Again!" is a family-friendly extravaganza that promises to send you home grinning and ready to deck the halls with reckless abandon. Expect singing trees, mutant gingerbreads, puppets, krakens, noodle dances, and a forecast that includes an unexpected chance of snow. Arrive early to make ornaments, decorate cookies, sip festive drinks, and immerse yourself in a fantastically plastic winter wonderland. Rounding out the Pageant is a merry band of special guests—Cheyenne Avila, Charles Black, Joe Cantrell, Yvette Dibos, Víctor de la Fuente, Teri Hughes-Oelrich, Moni Light, and Michelle Montjoy—coming together to make this Kitschmas the most joyful and delightfully unhinged yet. Project [BLANK] on Facebook / Instagram

A California appeals court upheld a 2022 regulatory decision to reduce rooftop solar payments. Environmental groups may appeal to the state Supreme Court.

Following the Celtic year, drawing on the phase of the moon, and pulling inspiration from the Celtic myth of "The Oak and The Holly," we’ll write and share in this Writing Circle. Come share in Helga’s magic as a Wyrds Witch with this in person class. Practice your Writing Craft and experience your magic. Whether you are writing a story of any length or you’re jotting your thoughts in a journal, this vibrant writing circle is for you! For writers of all skill levels and ages. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for Brunch with Santa at TERI Common Grounds! Enjoy a special brunch buffet, live music from David Topham, and festive photos with Santa. - Saturday, December 20 - $75 for adults | $35 for kids - Live music with David Topham from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. - Photos with Santa from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Gather your friends and family for a magical holiday celebration! View the full buffet menu at https://www.tericommongroundscafe.com/event-details/brunch-with-santa Photos with Santa and live music are free. Our bakery case items, hot or iced coffee and beverages, smoothies, beer, wine & mimosas are also available to order. Please note, our regular brunch menu will not be served. TERI Common Grounds Café on Facebook / Instagram

Discover how sensory details can elevate your writing from ordinary to extraordinary in this lecture and workshop. Through immersive exercises focusing on each of the five senses, followed by practical editing techniques, you’ll learn to craft vivid, evocative descriptions and master the art of selective prose. Sensory details can transform a story from something mundane into something truly beautiful, but they can also be easily overwritten. In this lecture, we practice writing about each of our senses in turn, then discuss how to edit so that only the most compelling descriptions remain in our final draft. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

According to Chinese mythology, those born in the Year of the Horse will clash with Tai Sui, a heavenly general. Luckily, there are ways to appease Tai Sui, including amulets at Shanghai's Jade Buddha Temple.

Members of the International Energy Agency have announced a coordinated release of 400 million barrels of stockpiled oil in an attempt to counter the disruption in oil trade triggered by the Iran war.

Kick-off the holiday season with La Valencia’s festive tree lighting tradition. Guests will enjoy cookie decorating, writing letters to Santa, a performance by UC San Diego’s Madrigal Singers chorus, and more while counting down to the tree lighting at 6 p.m. For those looking to make the evening even more special, dining reservations are strongly encouraged through OpenTable for seating in the Mediterranean Room and the Ocean View Terrace. The event is complimentary and open to the public. La Valencia on Instagram

There are two clear frontrunners in this year's best original song race, either of which would be a worthy Oscar winner. Diane Warren is also nominated, for the 17th time.

Don't miss the fun and the flavor! Check out some of our chili makers and get that mouth watering. Sunday, December 7 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 32nd Street & Thorn Street North Park, San Diego This is a free-to-attend event with live music, a kids zone, booze garden, food trucks and artisan vendors! Buy tickets to participate in the EPIC chili Cook-Off and get a pass for 5 tastes - then you be the judge of who will get the fame and glory and Best Chili trophy this year. Visit: sonofestchilicookoff.com/ SoNo Fest & Chili Cook-Off on Facebook / Instagram