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Choose from: Saturdays: September 6, 13, 20, from 1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Explore woodworking in our 15-hour immersive Handmade Stool Workshop. Learn time-honored techniques with hand tools like the block plane, chisels, and more. Guided by experts, you will learn to shape, cut, and assemble wood using traditional methods. Leave with your own stool and a newfound appreciation for woodworking. Join us for a fulfilling experience crafting furniture by hand! Ages 18 and up. No prerequisite is required, but we do recommend taking our machine safety course: Intro to the Woodshop &/or having some experience in the woodshop. Materials included. • Military & first responders discounts • Scholarships available • 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. Visit: Hand Tool Joinery | 3-Legged Stool San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Move over, Santa—the true Queen of Christmas is coming to town! Join RuPaul’s "Drag Race All Stars 10" Winner Ginger Minj for a holiday extravaganza that is sure to get your bells jingling. Known for her quick wit, powerhouse vocals, and undeniable Southern charm, Ginger is trading her spotlight for a sleigh to deliver a night of non-denominational, all-inclusive festive cheer. Ginger Minj on Facebook / Instagram

At its heart, Chinese education is an exam system. What makes this system distinctive? “The Highest Exam” traces its origins in imperial China and its evolution into today’s national college entrance exam, showing how it became deeply woven into governance, family life and social values. Drawing on both personal experience and statistical evidence, the authors show how individual destinies are tied to a larger system that functions like a centralized, hierarchical tournament. Speaker: Ruixue Jia, Professor of Economics, UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy; Co-director, China Data Lab, 21st Century China Center Moderator: Margaret Roberts, Professor of Political Science, UC San Diego; Co-director, China Data Lab, 21st Century China Center UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy on Facebook / Instagram

On Monday, December 8, Mission Beach’s Sandbar will be hosting a Winter Market! Whether you’ve yet to start your holiday shopping or you just have a few items to purchase, Sandbar invites you to sip while you shop local creatives, small business owners, makers and artisans, and service providers. There will also be free raffles sponsored by Cutwater Spirits and Los Cuernos Wine. The Winter Market is from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., and Sandbar is located at 718 Ventura Place, 92109. Sandbar on Facebook / Instagram

Step into a Winter Wonderland in the festive ambiance of the Grand Lobby, where a seasonal Afternoon Tea service is accompanied by elegant music from a harpist. Each guest will enjoy their selected tea served in an individual teapot, complemented by an array of savory bites, scones, and sweets with a winter twist. Guests will receive a take-home tea gift as a memento of this enchanting experience, and adults 21 and older will be served a glass of champagne included with the ticket price. Westgate Hotel on Facebook / Instagram

Experience the magic of our Artist Open House for the latest exhibit, "The Light Inside Us," on December 12, from 5:30–8 p.m. at the Brooks Theater Gallery (217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA). This special exhibit explores the resilient, luminous core of the human spirit — the parts of us that continue to hope, connect, imagine, and love even in the face of difficulty. Meet the artists, explore the stories behind their work, and see how their dreams—once just a thought—have come to life. Enjoy light refreshments, ambient music, watch a guest artist at work, and connect with fellow art lovers, neighbors, and creatives. All are welcome! Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

Tuesday Night Comics is arguably the funniest night of comedy in San Diego. Mark Christopher Lawrence taps into his extensive list of talented comedian friends and shares the North Coast Rep stage with them. The show is comprised of talent from all over the country with late-night television credits as well as credits from Comedy Central, HBO, SHOWTIME, ETC…RATED R Line-up includes: Host: MCL Headliner: Lamont Ferguson Feature: Noah Copfer Opener: Diana Hong Musical Act: Ash Foster TUESDAY NIGHT COMICS will occur on January 20, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Tickets are $50. Call 858-481-1055 or visit www.northcoastrep.org to purchase seats. North Coast Repertory Theatre on Facebook / Instagram

Join Oddish Wine founder Billy Beltz for a vermouth-focused Aperitivo Night at Cellar Hand on Thursday, December 18 from 6 to 9 p.m.! For one night only, Cellar Hand will be pouring three standout Oddish vermouths: Vermouth Du Soleil, Days Were Golden, and ¡Toro! ¡Toro! Enjoy them as a curated flight, on the rocks or mixed into signature cocktails crafted for the evening. To round out the experience, the kitchen will be serving three curated bites designed to pair with each pour, in addition to Cella Hand’s full menu. Come sip, snack and settle into a vibrant night of vermouth-forward fun. Reservations can be made via OpenTable. Cellar Hand on Instagram

Ilia Malinin's painful falls at the Milan Cortina Games follow in a long tradition of great U.S. athletes who get the "yips" or the "twisties" during the Olympics.

Known as one of the most respected authors, historians, and researchers in Arabian horse industry, we come together to celebrate of the work of Mary Jane Parkinson.