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Fundraiser for Jamaica Hurricane Relief Join us for a powerful night of roots reggae and community healing Featuring: - Ginger Roots and the Fully Fullwood Band - Empress Akua - Sankoh and the Rockaway Kings - Tafari Watkins - Seraphim - Fre3styl3 - Rafa Pondé The WorldBeat Cultural Center is uniting global citizens to support the people of Bluefields, Westmoreland, Jamaica—the hometown and final resting place of reggae legend Peter Tosh—following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa. All proceeds will go to the Peter Tosh Foundation, which is partnering with the Jamaica Association of Massachusetts (JAMA) and Jah Workz, Inc. to provide food, clean water, hygiene products, medical supplies, and shelter materials to families and elders affected by the storm. Tickets: $15 advance | $20 at the door WorldBeat Cultural Center, Balboa Park Direct donations: petertoshfoundation.org WorldBeat Cultural Center: Facebook / Instagram

Families are invited to come and enjoy lively storytelling, songs, and readings of some of our favorite art-inspired children’s books. Readings are at 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. inside The San Diego Museum of Art Library with entry near the Panama 66 restaurant. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

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Spine-tingling dance tunes from many different genres/eras, plus dance games, treats, and prizes! Costumes encouraged. $5 entry; cash only, please. FREE entry for First-timers, Students and Military. Waltz & Such on Facebook

Explore ceramic handbuilding & funky glazes! Tuesdays, July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 26 From 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., with the last class of the series from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Select a date from the drop-down menu. In this 5-week series, students will learn the basics of handbuilding to create functional pieces with an emphasis on decorative techniques. Working with mid fire clay, we will explore various methods of building forms and decorative techniques with underglazes, slips, glaze, and various experimental materials. Students will complete multiple projects throughout the course with an artistic and creative approach to decorative designs. Inspired by printmaking, painting and drawing, we will explore image transfers, mark making, layering, stencils, and more! Through the use of technique and materials, students will explore the fusion of 2D art and 3D form. Students will be able to utilize a wide array of glazes and colors through the course. The instructor will have a wide array of custom decorative materials for use and sale. All materials provided. Additional materials available via the instructor for a fee. Ages 15+ welcome! • 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 are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Join us to uncork your creativity and get in the Halloween spirit at our Spooky paint & sip night! Expect an evening of artistry and relaxation as you sip on your favorite wines, beers or cocktails and create your own masterpiece. San Diego Mission Bay Resort: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Come engage in figure drawing in the SDMA Museum Art Studio! Exercise and develop your drawing skills through observation of a live, clothed model while exploring your creativity. Drawing materials will be provided or you can bring your own. No oil paints or solvents please! This is a pay-what-you-wish event. Please RSVP here to save your spot. Registration is limited to 20 people per session. San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Enjoy a feel-good Saturday morning caring for beautiful Mission Valley Preserve, a 52-acre wildlife preserve with precious riparian habitat and an abundance of biodiversity right in the middle of our city! Help remove trash from the riverbed and prevent it from polluting native animal habitats, leaching contaminants into the water, and washing into our ocean and beaches! Each year, SDRPF volunteers remove over 200,000 lbs. of trash from the riverbed and you can be part of this momentous impact for the river! Expect good vibes, fresh air, and an awesome crew of like-minded changemakers. Come for the cause, stay for the community—and leave knowing you made a real difference for the San Diego River! Ages 13+ | Join us and make a tangible difference! Park + Meet: Mission Valley YMCA west parking lot, 5505 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA 92110. Meet in the southwest corner of the western-most parking lot. Meet Location Map Links: Google: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=1Hg_Dsau7hYbH6q2HRKjbZUETXIxdGov-&usp=sharing The San Diego River Park Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

The Frequency Vocal Jazz Ensemble will feature choir repertoire as well as performances by selected soloists. Many songs will be selected from the Great American Songbook and performed either a cappella or with our student rhythm section. Directed by Matt Falker.

New York-born, Tamil Nadu-raised singer and transdisciplinarian ganavya is described by the Wall Street Journal as “among modern music’s most compelling vocalists.” Visit: ganavya ganavya on Instagram and Facebook