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Catch breakout San Diego artist and four-time San Diego Music Award nominee Jesse Ray Smith live at the Brooks Theater (217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA) with his full five-piece band for a night of powerful original music. The evening opens with a special performance by the Whitney Shay Duo. A soulful night of music you won’t want to miss! Jesse Ray Smith on Facebook / Instagram

Open Studio: Farshid Bazmandegan Saturday, January 10, 2026 | 5 p.m. — 7 p.m. Location: CH Visual Art Studio (In the Administration building across from the Museum) The California Center for the Arts Museum invites the public to a culminating open studio with Farshid Bazmandegan, marking the conclusion of his 2025—26 artist residency. This open studio offers visitors an opportunity to engage with Bazmandegan’s research, materials, and work in progress, providing insight into an evolving practice shaped by memory and displacement. During the residency, Bazmandegan has been developing a new body of work rooted in a childhood memory of a painting of a black horse that once hung in his family home in Iran. Through sculpture and digital media, he explores fantasy as a method for navigating exile and imagining return. The works on view during the open studio represent an active phase of inquiry rather than a finished presentation. Bazmandegan will continue to develop this project over the coming year, with the completed body of work to be presented as part of the 2025–26 In Studio Artist Residency exhibition, opening June 5, 2026. Farshid Bazmandegan on Instagram

Lane is nominated for a Tony for his portrayal of Arthur Miller's iconic salesman: "When people come back and talk about it, if they're not weeping, they're saying things like, 'You were my father.'"

The dazzling paint, glistening chrome, luxurious interiors and gravity-defying hydraulic systems are synonymous with lowriders and have become a part of mainstream car culture as symbols of creativity, pride and identity.

The book club will meet every third Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Treat yourself to a coffee or tea and enjoy a book talk in a beautiful art gallery! The East County Arts Association – home to Sophie’s Gallery – highlights the creativity that thrives in the region. This community-driven arts hub features exhibitions, artist showcases, workshops, and handcrafted pieces from local creators, making it a destination for those seeking meaningful, accessible art experiences. It’s warm, collaborative atmosphere reflects the heart of El Cajon’s creative community. East County Art Association on Facebook / Instagram

From Diyarbakir, Turkey to the heart of Downtown, El Cajon, Sultan Baklava brings with it an unmatched legacy of dessert craftsmanship. Established in 2003, Sultan Baklava serves top quality desserts, each telling a story of the fragrant Turkish streets and the age-old traditions of baklava and sweets that have been passed down through generations. Delicious Desserts: Each bite is a journey through centuries of Turkish craftsmanship, delivering unparalleled delight straight to your palate. Exquisite Cakes: Meticulously crafted with passion, our cakes combine the rich traditions of Turkey with modern dessert artistry, promising an indulgent experience with every slice. Hours: Monday though Thursday: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fridays: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday + Sunday: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sultan Baklava on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a fabulous drag show celebrating Taylor Swift's iconic eras with lip-sync performances, delicious food, and drinks! DOWN BAD because you missed "The Eras Tour"? Or do you just miss it because IT'S OVER NOW? Well, best believe you don’t need to be a TORTURED POET about it…be FEARLESS and attend "Taylor Swift The Eras Tour" (Drag Version) in San Diego at URBN-North Park on Friday 1/30 with seating at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. We’ll have drag queens celebrating all the eras from the tour (and maybe one will make a debut) including adding "The Life of a Showgirl"! And for the acoustic set, you could live your WILDEST DREAMS and perform a number yourself. You will not be asked to calm down. So make the friendship bracelets and come dressed in your favorite Taylor look or era. Bring your Swiftie besties because IT’S NICE TO HAVE A FRIEND, or come by yourself and make new Swiftie friends as we celebrate Miss Americana with the art of drag! We'll also have some games to play to put your Swiftie knowledge to the test! Hosted by Glitteress and also featuring performances by Tiffany Vogue, Lorelei, Die Anna, and Barbra Please! Are you...READY FOR IT? Come have THE BEST DAY and meet me at midday for proper TAYLebration! Eric Cmar on TikTok / Instagram

Art Scene West is proud to announce our latest exhibition, "Modern Media." This exhibition features 2D artworks made with contemporary mediums, unconventional techniques, and emerging trends. Over 20 artists from San Diego and beyond will have their artwork carefully curated inside the Art Scene Gallery from November 11 to January 4, 2026. The gallery is open to the public and our opening reception is a chance to meet some of the artists and support the arts in San Diego. Located in Seaport Village, this event brings you to the beautiful Marina District with plenty of dining and shopping options nearby. Art Scene West on Facebook / Instagram

New Village Arts presents THE APIARY Written by Kate Douglas Directed by Kristianne Kurner, Founder & Executive Artistic Director San Diego Regional Premiere! The San Diego premiere of an enthralling and funny new work by Kate Douglas, THE APIARY is a funny and thrilling story set in a synthetic honeybee laboratory twenty years in the future. THE APIARY follows four women tasked with keeping the last surviving colonies alive until a shocking discovery inside the hive turns their work, their loyalties, and their futures upside down. The New York Times named it a Critic’s Pick calling it a “bright, strange and mesmerizing marvel”. Previews: January 23-30, 2026 Opening Night: January 31, 2026 Dea Hurston Industry Night: February 9, 2026 January 23 - February 22, 2026 New Village Arts on Facebook / Instagram

Macabre Mysterium Presents: "Love at first SLASH!" Roses Are Red, Violets Are Black, Watch Your Step—There’s a Slasher in the back! This Friday the 13th, love comes with a scream. Step into a night where Valentine’s lace tangles with campy slasher bloodlust—because romance has never been so deadly. Date & Time: February the 13th, 2026 | 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. 20+ vendors with eerie, twisted, and heart-stopping creations. The Body Art Bus returns with killer flash tattoos. Blasting rad tunes all night long. Raffles & frightful fun await. New Location: The Lost Abbey 1347 Keystone Way, Ste C Vista, CA 92081 Come dressed in your blood-stained best—whether you’re a doomed lover, final girl, or masked killer, the night is yours to slay. Because sometimes… love doesn’t just break your heart. It slashes it. Macabre Mysterium on Facebook / Instagram