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Create a one-of-a-kind collage that celebrates your loved one and gently helps you envision the year ahead within a caring community. Guided by Lolly Beck-Pancer, Grief Counselor with The Elizabeth Hospice, this workshop will take place on Saturday, January 3, from 1–2:30 PM at Expressive Arts @ 32nd & Thorn in North Park. During this compassionate gathering, we will honor our grief and loss while also looking toward the future, discovering how creativity can nurture healing and hope. This workshop is free of charge, open to everyone, and can be taken on its own or as part of the full Without Words series on the first Saturday of every month. Together we’ll craft meaningful intentions that honor our past while opening space for what’s to come. RSVP: community@ehospice.org

A comedic one-woman show about anger, grief, Apollo 11, and the importance of baked goods… Something is not quite right with Donna: She’s a loving mother, a devoted wife, and a minor celebrity to all the bake sale planners in town–but something is making her spacey, and she’s not sure what it is. Therapy is out of the question–and church isn’t the place to share one’s distress. Donna will need to pass through space and through time–all the while listening to an unlikely voice–and try to break free from her gravitational pull to learn just how she can land. August draws a tender dimensional portrait of a woman whose trauma is so relatable, whose heart is so big, and whose intentions are so earnest, we are rooting for her to take that one brave step, even before we know why. Sensory Friendly Performance: Saturday, February 7, 2026 - 2 p.m. Scripps Ranch Theatre on Facebook

For designers, creatives, and the general public interested in natural color in textiles and its possible modifications. Learn from the experts! This class is led by Mildred and Sama Barrios, who run a Mexico-based natural color studio called SUULA. In this hands-on workshop, participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of modifying natural color. In the realm of natural dyeing, modifiers involve the partial or total application of substances such as vinegar, iron oxide, and baking soda, among others, to fabric dyed with natural dyes. This process alters the tone of the dye, allowing for a wider variety of colors or the creation of patterns and designs on the fabric. Some dyes react more strongly than others to these modifiers. During the workshop, participants will experiment with pre-dyed fabric samples to explore the technique. Visit: https://vmota.org/ Visions Museum of Textile Art on Instagram

Music by the Sea’s very own Artistic Director, cellist Paul Tseng, opens the 2026 Season with an evening of music usually heard with cello and orchestra. Along with Justin Hansen, who masterfully recreates the entire orchestra part on the piano, they will perform pieces usually only heard in large concert halls in the intimate setting of Music by the Sea. The City of Encinitas is excited to present the 2026 Music by the Sea Season in partnership with the San Diego Music Society. Join us for six unforgettable Friday evening concerts featuring world-class performers in the intimate and acoustically rich Encinitas Library. From dazzling concerto masterpieces to virtuosic chamber works and captivating solo artists, this season promises artistry, inspiration, and musical magic from January through June. All concerts are held at the Encinitas Library on Fridays starting at 7 p.m. Paul Tseng on Facebook / Instagram

Slow down and turn inward this winter with an intimate evening of grounding, reflection, and restoration. Led by Alana M. Abernethy, women’s holistic health practitioner, author, and founder of Evergreen Women’s Holistic Care, this nourishing workshop invites you to honor both light and darkness while reconnecting with your body and inner wisdom. With a focus on the Root Chakra, you’ll cultivate emotional stability, trust, resilience, and a deeper connection to the present moment through guided meditation, sound healing, and reflective journaling. Experience Includes: Grounding tea + nourishing meal (DF/GF) Guided meditation + sound healing Reflective journaling practice Handmade herbal Epsom salt to take home Date: Sunday, January 11 Time: 5:00–7:00 PM Cost: $49 Location: Mantra Sukha Tea Lounge, Carlsbad, Calif. Space is limited to keep this a deeply held, intimate experience. Reserve your spot here: https://www.womensholisticcare.com/the-haven-store/p/homebodywinteringworkshop

Gesturing, Multi-media, free with supplies provided. Charcee Colosia's loose, fluid approach emphasizes quick, intuitive gesture work — perfect for beginners and experienced artists who want to loosen up, play with mark-making, and explore expressive color. Explore the fundamentals of gesture drawing—the art of capturing the essence, movement, and emotion of the human form with quick, expressive sketches. RSVP required at https://northcoastalartgallery.com/demos-expression-artists/

The 13th Annual Borrego Springs Film Festival arrives January 14 – 18, 2026! Beginning December 15, you can get your Festival Passes and Block Passes at the website: borregospringsfilmfestival.org. Borrego Springs Film Festival on YouTube / Facebook

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