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From the organizers: joyUS justUS is an evening length participatory Activist Dance Theater experience that takes on joy as the ultimate expression of resistance. Whenever humans have survived immense hardship and injustice, prevailing with their humanity intact, the presence of joy or, the knowingness and celebration of our true beauty and power has always been at the root. joyUS justUS reclaims the dominant deficit based narrative of people of color in this country as being underprivileged, voiceless, powerless, and victimized, and flips it on its head by embodying stories of joy collected from communities of color in South Los Angeles. Conceived and directed by Ana Maria Alvarez the piece includes choreography by Alvarez and each company member who contributed their unique ideas and richly diverse movement styles, music by Las Cafeteras, whose powerful East L.A. sound and socio-political message closely compliment our own, d. Sabela grimes, whose soundprints were the heartbeat of Agua Furiosa, Charlese Antoinette, whose costumes help our dancers radiate joy and power, Emily Orling whose altar quilts create a beautifully sacred visual environment and Tuce Yasak, whose technical direction has literally brought light to so many of our stages.

Welcome to the ultimate Friends Trivia Night at The Duck Dive in PB! Get ready for an evening of laughs, friendly competition, and Friends-themed fun as we celebrate one of the greatest sitcoms of all time. Gather your crew and join us for a night filled with trivia questions about Ross, Rachel, Chandler, Monica, Joey, and Phoebe—everything from the “we were on a break!” debate to Smelly Cat moments. Whether you’re a trivia master or just here for the laughs, our questions will challenge even the biggest Friends fans. Plus, sip on exclusive drinks inspired by your favorite characters, and compete for awesome Friends-themed prizes, including some iconic memorabilia from Central Perk! To secure your spot, teams must call to make reservations after purchasing tickets. Don’t wait—spaces fill up fast, and you won’t want to miss out on this nostalgic night of Friends fun! Call (858) 273-3825 to book your table and make sure you’re there for the ultimate Friends celebration at The Duck Dive! Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friends-trivia-at-the-duck-dive-tickets-1017083402837?aff=PR

This is not a hip new zombified take on Louisa May Alcott's beloved story — it's actually Moxie's concurrent production of two full, intact plays, performed "in rep." This means the shows will run on the same stage with the same cast. The plays are "Little Women The Broadway Musical" (by Allan Knee, Jason Howland and Mindi Dickstein) and Alexis Scheer's 2021 high school thriller, "Our Dear Dead Drug Lord." It doesn't sound like a natural combination, and that's kind of the point. Cast members Nio Russell, Mikaela Macias, Becca Myers Lena Ceja (all women) are tackling the four main characters in each show. And perhaps the big stars are the stage crew who'll swap out the sets each night. Audiences can buy a two-show rep pass to see both plays on different nights for $99. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS Details: Low-priced preview is Nov. 10. On stage Nov. 10-Dec. 8. From the organizers: The internationally celebrated Broadway musical based on Louisa May Alcott’s classic Little Women, meets the jaw-droppingly controversial and terrifyingly funny Our Dear Dead Drug Lord, a thriller about high school girls whose seemingly harmless fun turns into something threatening when the limits of imagination are tested. Parental & Trigger Warning Little Women is a family friendly show, bring your little ones! However, Our Dear Dead Drug Lord is completely inappropriate for young audiences, due to language, violence, and triggering content. As sensitivities vary from person to person, if you have specific questions regarding content, please call us at (858) 598-7620. What Does “In Rep” Mean? These two widely different shows will be running at the same time, on the same stage, and share the same cast. However the sets, costumes, vibes, and stories are completely different! Each week, performances of the two shows will alternate by day of the week, or time of day. The set will be “flipped” between the two shows by our talented (and fast!) backstage crew. And on Saturdays and Sundays, the actors will only have a couple of hours after the afternoon show, to rest and get ready for a completely different evening show. This genre-defying combination will feature a cast of fiercely talented women playing the 4 protagonists in BOTH shows. Left to right: Nio Russell, Mikaela Macias, Becca Myers, Lena Ceja. Schedule and ticket info

Celebrate a night of music for the season with the MiraCosta Symphony Orchestra. The stage will be set to entertain all ages, with a dramatic reading of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” a visit from the Snow Maiden, in addition to a variety of music from Handel's Messiah to favorite holiday classics. Directed by Maestro Branden Muresan. - Concert Hall - Oceanside Campus - 2400 Building Visit: https://miracostatheatre.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=2517 MiraCosta College on Instagram and Facebook

California English will be hosting a Happy Hour meet and Greet with acclaimed chef, Richard Blais, on Saturday, November 9th from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (last seating). Don't miss the exclusive night. For $35 enjoy two drinks and a warm welcome from Richard himself, followed by a cozy fireside chat. Dive into his journey on Top Chef, his innovative restaurant concepts, and his passion for California cuisine. The evening concludes with an open Q&A session and a book signing for those looking for a personal touch from this culinary legend. Visit: https://www.californiaenglishsd.com/ Richard Blais on Instagram and Facebook

Two extravagantly talented Kanneh-Mason siblings join forces to bring us a concert of classical beauty and innovation. Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason’s career and performances span the globe. Whether performing for children in a school hall, at an underground club or in the world’s leading concert venues, Sheku’s mission is to make music accessible to all. After winning the BBC Young Musician competition in 2016, Sheku’s performance at the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at Windsor Castle in 2018 was watched by two billion people worldwide. Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason is in great demand internationally as a soloist and chamber musician. She offers eclectic and interesting repertoire with recital programmes encompassing music from Haydn and Mozart via Fanny Mendelssohn and Clara Schumann, Chopin and Brahms to Gershwin and beyond. In concerto, she is equally at home in Felix Mendelssohn and Clara Schumann (whose piano concerto featured on Isata’s chart-topping debut recording) as in Prokofiev and Dohnányi. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/sheku-isata-kanneh-mason/

In this very special evening, jazz icon Wynton Marsalis joins renowned pianist Cecile Licad and with a 10-piece all-star jazz ensemble they perform the score to the film Louis. Featuring a score of primarily Marsalis’ own compositions, this silent film from 2010 is an homage to Louis Armstrong, Charlie Chaplin, and the birth of American music. In Louis, 1907 New Orleans provides a backdrop of lust, blood, and magic for 6-year-old Louis as he navigates the colorful intricacies of life in the city. Young Louis’ dreams of playing the trumpet are interrupted by a chance meeting with a beautiful and vulnerable girl named Grace and her baby, Jasmine. Shot by Academy Award-winning cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond and directed by Dan Pritzker, Louis with live accompaniment is a modern reimagining of early silent film and an experience in the theatre you won’t soon forget. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/wynton-marsalis-louis-project/ Wynton Marsalis on Instagram and Facebook

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Learn Plain Weave, Clasped Weft & Hemstitching! Saturday, November 23, 2-5 p.m. Have you wanted to dive into the mindful, rhythmic, magic of weaving? In this rigid heddle loom workshop, students will learn to weave their own unique handwoven fabric in both plain weave (a classic, simple pattern) and clasped weft (where two wefts interconnect, creating unique patterns). Each student will learn the basics of how the loom works, a variety of simple weaving techniques, plain weave, clasped weft weaving, and finally, hemstitching for a finished piece. Students will weave a length of handwoven fabric of their choosing using the techniques in-class. Looms will be pre-warped in this class and students will weave together on Ashford Looms with 100% cotton fiber for a fiber-friendly afternoon. Beginners, as well as those with weaving experience are welcome. No experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome! • Military and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available.

Learn to Power Carve! Choose from the following dates/times: Sunday, Nov 17, 1-3:30 p.m. -or- Saturday, Nov 23, 9-11:30 a.m. The Intro to Power Carving workshop is geared for an introduction to Power Carving. In this 2.5-hour workshop, learn the fundamentals of power carving, from safety to the appropriate tools used to create a project. The instructor will introduce the rotary tool and the specific burrs to create sculptural pieces and artistic panels that can be displayed on a wall. The project for this workshop is a freeform method to get comfortable with the tools and learn their capabilities. Students will make either a bud vase or an artistic panel or sculptural piece in this beginner-level workshop. This is an introductory workshop in Power Carving. Other classes offered: Intermediate Power Carving I | Carving a Spoon, Intermediate Power Carving II | Make a Bowl. This workshop is appropriate for ages 18 and older. No experience necessary. All materials included. • Military discount • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available.