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FREE | Relax over a steaming cup of coffee while engaging in lively conversations with local fellow artists and explore the captivating exhibitions at OMA for free. OMA's extends a warm invitation to sculptors, painters, photographers, and artists of all backgrounds to join in the experience. RSVP today! Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Upcycle Your Own Item! Learn to Carve & Block Print! Choose from: Thursday, October 2, 6-8 p.m. or Thursday, November 6, 6-8 p.m. Have you ever wanted to print your own designs on shirts and bags?! In this 2-hour workshop, you’ll learn the art of relief printing! Students will learn to design and carve their own linoleum stamp and block print an image onto fabric. We invite you to upcycle fabric from your own wardrobe or home for this class, so grab a well-loved favorite item or something that could use a fun refresh and begin imagining some fun designs you might carve and print! Because this class focuses on upcycling, please bring your own fabric to block print on. This can be clothing, a tote bag or something else. You may bring more than one item and the instructor can help you choose which to print on in class. We recommend you avoid fabrics that are especially thin, like satins and silks. All other tools and materials needed for this class will be supplied for use. This class is appropriate for ages 14 years and older. • 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

Join us for The Stay 5k Walk — a community walk for Mental Health Awareness & Suicide Prevention. August 23 - 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Batiquitos Lagoon - 7380 Gabiano Ln, Carlsbad This event marks the exciting launch of The Belonging Lab, a new wellness & mental health space in North County. All proceeds directly support: - Youth mental health advocacy programs in schools - Art programs that promote healing and expression - The soon-to-open Stay Café in Carlsbad — a safe space for events, community, and support Post-Walk Art Activity - connect, create, and reflect after the walk. Let's walk for hope. Let's walk for healing. Let's walk for the people who need us to stay. Follow us: @thebelonginglabusa

Join us on First Free Sunday for the closing celebration of "The Art of Autism: A Different Lens." The program will start with an inspiring conversation and Q&A between exhibition curator Debra Muzikar and neurodiversity consultant Alexander Plank, offering insights into the creative processes and perspectives behind the exhibition. Then, guests are invited to meet the artists, explore the gallery at their own pace, and dive deeper into the bold, expressive works. Celebrate neurodiverse creativity through connection, insight, and discovery. Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Join us at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater (217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA) for the first ever screening of "FREEDOM RIDERS: The Civil Rights Musical." This documentary includes footage and interviews from the creation of the acclaimed musical– from conception of the show in 2016 to present, created in partnership with Broadway Records. "FREEDOM RIDERS: The Civil Rights Musical" tells the true story of the 1961 activists who boldly challenged the legality and optics of the segregated Jim Crow south by riding buses in mixed racial groups. It features civil rights icons John Lewis and Diane Nash, famed newspaper editor John Seigenthaler, Robert Kennedy and and the courageous and diverse riders of the Civil Rights Movement. Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

Looking for a fun and bloody night out? Join Ash and his friends as they return to the infamous cabin in the woods in "Evil Dead the Musical"! This cult classic stage show is back for its 12th year at the Tenth Avenue Arts Center. Get ready for an evening of hilarious mayhem as five college students battle evil spirits, sings catchy tunes, and gets absolutely covered in fake blood. If you're feeling brave, snag a seat in the Splatter Zone to experience the full 4D effect of flying zombie guts and blood. Prefer to stay clean? The Main Seating section offers all the thrills without the mess. Come see why this show is a favorite among Deadites everywhere! Tenth Avenue Arts Center on Facebook / Instagram

Stop by the Brooks Theater Gallery (217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside) between 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. for a mellow evening of art, conversation, and community. The Artist Open House on Friday, April 4, celebrates the opening of "ABSTRACTION" - the Art of the Abstract, an exhibition designed to dazzle the eye and spark the imagination. Is that painting upside down—or are you? Watch a guest artist at work, chat with the artists, and connect with fellow visitors. This free event welcomes everyone—families, friends, tourists, and community members alike. Drop in or stay awhile to relax and enjoy the celebration of art! Visit: "ABSTRACTION": The Art of the Abstract Oceanside Theater Company on Instagram and Facebook

Sip the tropics. Dance the sunset. Celebrate with rum. Escape to the islands without leaving the coast. From the sugarcane fields of the Caribbean to our ocean-kissed rooftop, rum has traveled the world—and now it’s ready to take center stage. Whether you’re craving a classic Dark & Stormy or a bold new twist on the Mai Tai, this is your one-way ticket to sunset sips and rooftop rhythms. The Rooftop Bar at Mission Pacific Hotel - Website / Facebook / Instagram

Join us for Studio Arts, when OMA transforms into an artist’s studio, offering skill-building workshops led by distinguished professor and arts educator Robin Douglas. “Flora and Floral” Inspired by Contemporary British artist Flora Yukhonovich and her Rococo creative impulse paintings, this studio will have a joyful, colorful abstract emphasis with hints of subject matter. There is an intersection between representation and abstraction. Choose your favorite painting to abstract, enhance, and transform. All materials included. Drinks and light snacks provided. A break for lunch and a relaxed discussion will occur at midday. Please bring your own bagged lunch or feel free to visit one of the restaurants close by on our provided list. Space is limited. Register today! Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a transformative, liberating experience through the power of art! This in-person event is designed to help you reconnect with your inner niña and express any feelings that may arise. Through various creative activities, we will explore the feelings inside of us, fostering raw self expression and the experience of being held by community. During the workshop, you will have the opportunity to express yourself freely, using various art mediums and techniques. Possible activities so you can have an idea: watercolor, acrylic painting, playing with clay, oil pastels, collaging, poetry. No prior art experience is necessary – just an open heart and a willingness to explore. Discover the joy of reconnecting with your inner niña and unlocking your creativity. This workshop is perfect for anyone seeking personal healing, self-discovery, or an emotional release. This is a space for people who are seeking to be vulnerable and make genuine connections with others. All art supplies will be provided :) 100% of proceeds will go to TODOS SOMOS MIGRANTES, a local nonprofit that serves the migrant community.