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From bold installations to guided tours and hands-on workshops, San Diego Design Week runs Sept. 17-21, offering free ways to experience the region’s most creative design moments.

Discover the magic of the holidays as we take you through San Diego’s most festive Christmas lights neighborhoods! Bring the whole family and enjoy an evening filled with lights, music, and holiday cheer — a December experience you won’t want to miss. Our Holiday Lights & Coastal Tour visits three iconic and beautifully decorated neighborhoods: - Chula Vista Christmas Circle - Christmas Card Lane - The Famous Christmas House Walk through dazzling displays, charming decorations, and joyful holiday scenes — perfect for photos, family fun, and making new memories. Cozy up with holiday music, festive snacks, and the warm spirit of the season as our team guides you through the best Christmas spots in the city. 5:45 p.m. – Check-In & Boarding Guests check in at their designated pick-up point. Our team welcomes you with holiday cheer, music, and instructions for the evening. Please arrive 15 minutes early. 6 p.m. – Depart San Diego Board our comfortable Five Star Tours vehicle as we begin our holiday journey. Enjoy classic Christmas music and light narration from your guide. 6:20 p.m. – Chula Vista Christmas Circle Our first stop is the beloved Christmas Circle in Chula Vista — a neighborhood famous for its decades-long tradition of elaborate light displays. - Walk through the streets - Take festive photos - Enjoy cookies & candies provided onboard 7:10 p.m. – Christmas Card Lane Next, we visit the iconic Christmas Card Lane, where every house is decorated with oversized wooden “Christmas cards,” lights, inflatables, and family-themed displays. Perfect for photos and a fun stroll with friends and family. 8 p.m. – The Famous Christmas House Our final stop is the spectacular Christmas House, known citywide for its dazzling lights, synchronized music, animated decorations, and magical holiday spirit. Guests enjoy free time to walk, admire the decorations, and capture magical holiday memories. 8:40 p.m. – Return Journey Relax on the comfortable ride back to San Diego while enjoying soft Christmas music. 9 p.m. – Arrival in San Diego Drop-off at the original location with warm hearts, bright smiles, and the holiday spirit in full swing. Tour Includes - Holiday music & festive cheer onboard - Snacks (cookies & candies) - Professional tour guide - Round-trip transportation What to Expect - Enjoy a relaxing, family-friendly evening exploring San Diego’s most famous holiday neighborhoods - Free time to walk, take photos, and admire the lights - Festive atmosphere with onboard music and holiday treats - Memories that capture the magic of the season What to Bring - Warm clothing (evenings can get chilly) - Comfortable shoes - Phone or camera for photos - Holiday spirit and your best smile! Five Star Tours on Facebook / Instagram

Billboard has revised its system of removing songs from the Hot 100 singles chart once they've gotten too old to qualify as contemporary hits.

Nearly two years since their last San Diego show, Stick Men — featuring Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, and Markus Reuter — return to the Bornemann Theatre in San Marcos for a special holiday weekend performance. Formed in 2007, this progressive rock supergroup is known for its bold sound built around touch-style instruments like the Chapman Stick and the custom U8 guitar. Levin (Peter Gabriel, King Crimson) anchors the trio with his legendary mastery of the Stick, while Mastelotto (King Crimson, Mr. Mister) fuses acoustic and electronic percussion, and Reuter adds depth and atmosphere through his innovative compositions. Together, the band’s members have contributed to records selling over 100 million copies worldwide. Opening the night is acclaimed Chapman Stick artist Tom Griesgraber, joined by guitarist Andre Cholmondeley of Project/Object. Griesgraber’s genre-defying performances and collaborations with artists like Steve Hackett, Al Di Meola, and California Guitar Trio promise an unforgettable start to the evening. Stick Men on Facebook / Instagram

All aboard for the Jingle Belle Family Cruise featuring Santa – a San Diego holiday tradition on Mission Bay! Delight in the sounds of cheerful Christmas carolers and visit the cash bar for fresh-baked cookies and seasonal sips. Little ones can dive into interactive holiday crafts, while the whole family captures the magic with a special photo alongside Santa himself. This merry cruise is the perfect way to create lasting memories together. A portion of the event's proceeds benefits Mama's Kitchen, a San Diego nonprofit that provides medically tailored meals to individuals and families vulnerable to malnutrition due to critical illness. Visit: https://www.bahiahotel.com/event/jingle-belle-cruise Bahia Resort Hotel on Instagram and Facebook

Learn Plain Weave, Clasped Weft & Hemstitching! Sunday, October 26, from 2-5 p.m. Have you wanted to dive into the mindful, rhythmic, magic of weaving? In this rigid heddle loom workshop, students will learn to weave their own unique handwoven fabric in both plain weave (a classic, simple pattern) and clasped weft (where two wefts interconnect, creating unique patterns). Each student will learn the basics of how the loom works, a variety of simple weaving techniques, plain weave, clasped weft weaving, and finally, hemstitching for a finished piece. Students will weave a length of handwoven fabric of their choosing using the techniques in-class. Looms will be pre-warped in this class and students will weave together on Ashford Looms with 100% cotton fiber for a fiber-friendly afternoon. Beginners, as well as those with weaving experience are welcome. No experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome! • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

After decades of planning and setbacks, South Bay officials are laying the groundwork for a multi-university campus that houses academic programs from schools across the San Diego-Tijuana metro.

Dozens of businesses and homeowners associations around San Diego allow law enforcement to search through data from their license plate readers, including Home Depot, Lowe's, and local malls.

CARE Court was supposed to be a new way to help homeless Californians in the grip of psychosis. But people are still falling through the cracks.

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