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The Guild Hotel is pleased to present its latest exhibition from Oram Hotel and JFiN Collectives’ Border series: "For the Love of Self," the first solo exhibition by multidisciplinary cross-border artist David Mont Virgen. The show is a restrained yet emotionally charged exploration of identity, desire, and the fundamental need to love and be loved. Rooted in the legacy of Minimalism and informed by Finish Fetish narratives, the exhibition employs industrial materials, immaculate surfaces, and formal reduction to create intimate, immersive experiences that play with cool surfaces and sleek aesthetics. David Mont Virgen on Instagram

Learn about the exciting world of writing grants from an experienced professional! In this class, you will learn how to write a competitive grant proposal to support a non-profit of your choosing. Students will learn the golden rules of grant writing; common mistakes made by inexperienced grant writers; key components of grant proposals (goals, objectives, evaluation, sustainability, etc.); and how to identify and develop a relationship with grant funders. Finally, students will have the opportunity to review and vet a live grant proposal. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Gaslamp Mardi Gras 2026 returns to the Gaslamp Quarter with a multi-day celebration blending Mardi Gras, Lunar New Year, Valentine’s Day, and Fat Tuesday, hosted across 20+ venues along 5th Avenue. The event is produced by the team behind the sold-out San Diego Zombie Crawl and brings together nightlife, tradition, and community in a uniquely San Diego way. Event highlights include: - A multi-cultural bar crawl and nightlife experience - 20+ Participating venues throughout the Gaslamp Quarter - Themed nights celebrating Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Day, and Lunar New Year - Live DJs & Festive Decor - Exclusive Drink + Dining Deals Gaslamp Event Management on Facebook / Instagram

Seasonal Arts & Crafts class in our coffee shop! Includes one free coffee/tea beverage, complimentary snacks, craft guidance and supplies! Canned beer, wine and N.A. beverages available for purchase during the event. For the month of January, we will be creating vision boards for the New Year! Malibu Farm San Diego: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Billy Wayne Davis has appeared on "Conan," "Last Comic Standing," Comedy Central, lent his voice & producing skills to "SquidBillies," hosted a travel doc for CMT, opened for Sturgill Simpson, and made a quick appearance in "Borat 2." Billy Wayne has two critically acclaimed stand-up albums and can be heard as a popular guest on countless podcasts including "Behind the Bastards," "Daily Zeitgeist," "TrillBillies," and "WTF" to name a few. He just released his first special “Testify” on Hulu to rave reviews. Billy Wayne Davis on YouTube / Instagram

Semifinal Rounds: January 12-15 and Jan. 19-22, 2026 at Singing Hills Golf Club at Sycuan Final Rounds: Feb. 21-22, 2026 at Rancho Bernardo Inn IT'S A WIN-WIN! We once again will be donating a total of $13,500 to the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place finishers Charity. The winning team will again be awarded a dream escape on a private jet to Pebble Beach, golf for (4), and two nights lodging at the famous Pebble Beach Lodge. Visit: https://www.randyjonesinvitational.com/ Email: info@randyjonesinvitational.com

BWSD x WAHN Two community forces coming together to kick off Black History Month the right way. Imani, the owner of Black Women SD, has been intentionally creating safe spaces to celebrate Blackness in San Diego. This time, she’s collaborating with Jordan Kai, a long standing community organizer and the founder and event producer behind We Are Here Now SD, to bring that vision to the dance floor. With MYYON and DJ Kitana on the decks, this is more than a party. It’s a dance event rooted in Black arts, culture, and really good music. A space to move, connect, and celebrate who we are and where we come from. Come dance with us. Come celebrate Black history, Black creativity, and Black joy—together.

Get to Know Yourself — Inside & Out is a two-part Ayurvedic talk series led by Shab and hosted in the beautiful Mantra Sukha Tearoom in Carlsbad Village. Taking place on Tuesday, January 13 and Tuesday, January 20 from 5:45–7 p.m. (participants must attend both sessions), this intimate experience combines guided discussion and audience participation to help you discover your unique Ayurvedic constitution and better understand the connection between your physical and emotional body. Through this exploration, you’ll gain practical insight into how small lifestyle shifts can be made with greater ease, compassion, and self-understanding. The cost is $55 for both sessions, with space limited to just six participants to ensure a personal and supportive environment. Attendees are encouraged to bring a pen and journal and arrive on time to fully receive the experience. To reserve your spot, please text Shab at (408) 772-3737.

Botanica by Brisa is an immersive, over-the-top floral pop-up transforming Brisa into a transportive garden escape in the heart of Little Italy. Officially opening to the public on January 12, this experiential concept blends art installation, cocktail culture, and nightlife with fresh Latin and Asian– inspired flavors. Guests can explore a lush, visually striking environment featuring giant life-size flowers, thousands of roses suspended from the ceiling, an immersive New Year’s Resolution Flower Wall, and a mocktail-forward menu designed for elevated dining. Hidden within the space is a Safari Jungle–inspired speakeasy, offering a unique cocktail and dinner menu in an intimate, high-impact setting. Brisa on Facebook / Instagram

University City High School Performing Arts presents Thornton Wilder's moving play about everyday life, love and death, in "Our Town." As the omniscient narrator says; "There's something way deep that's eternal about every human being."