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Create Your Very Own 2026 Vision Board Friday, January 30 from 7-9 p.m. ($45) Facilitated by Art Therapist, Wendy K. Ngo, enjoy an evening of crafting your very own vision board for 2026. Free drink included with ticket purchase (more drinks are available for purchase at the bar). 8x10 board + all materials needed are included with ticket purchase. Validated parking is available at LAZ 1026 Fifth Avenue for $10 (ask the gallery when you arrive) tickets here Brokers Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

Our upcoming programs bring together live performance, exhibition, and multisensory experience, continuing our commitment to cultural exchange and community engagement with the arts in downtown San Diego. Drink and Draw: Thursday, January 22 from 7-9 p.m. ($15) Bring your sketch pad and pencils and join us at the Brokers Gallery for a monthly fun evening with other local artists, drinks are available for purchase at the bar. The $15 price include one free drink and the gallery space opens to share with the community from 7-9 p.m. Validated parking is available at LAZ 1026 Fifth Avenue for $8 (ask the gallery when you arrive) tickets here Brokers Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a hands-on Herbal Truffle Making Class at Mantra Sukha, where you’ll learn to craft nourishing, herbal-infused chocolate truffles in a warm and inviting space. This sweet and grounding experience offers an opportunity to work with high-quality ingredients while connecting with the art of herbal confections. Participants will leave with their own handmade truffles and inspiration to continue creating at home. The class will be held on Sunday, February 14 from 1–3 p.m. at Mantra Sukha Tea Lounge, located at 390 Oak Ave Ste K, Carlsbad, CA 92008. The cost is $55, and space is limited. RSVP is required to reserve your spot. Venmo @Haylee-lacroix Mantra Sukha on Facebook / Instagram

Skating by the Sea Nov 21-Jan 4, 2026 Take a spin around Hotel del Coronado's famous beachfront ice rink, featuring stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. A portion of the proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish® San Diego. Enhance your experience by reserving a rink-side or ocean-side Frostbite Lounge with plush seating, roaring fire pits, holiday-themed libations, and delectable bites. Guests can also enjoy ice rink views from the Sun Deck, Babcock & Story Bar and Serẽa. Rink Schedule & Reservations Kick off the holiday season on opening day, November 22, with a special musical performance at 5 p.m. by Broadway star Jenna Leigh Green! November 21 – 30 Fri, Nov 21, 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Daily, Nov 22 – 30, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. December 1 – 18 Mon-Thu, 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Fri, 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Sat & Sun, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Opens at 6 p.m. on Dec 1 December 19 – January 4 Daily, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Value Skate Days Take $5 off General Admission on select Mondays: Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15. Schedule is subject to change. Hotel del Coronado on Facebook / Instagram

Learn the awesome secrets and tricks for making your own comics, and how to improve your drawing skills and storytelling, whether you like manga, superheroes or Dog Man! Explore the art of comic storytelling in this workshop series led by comic art experts from Little Fish Comic Book Studio! For upper elementary and middle school aged youth. Registration is required for this event.

The Last Ship, the first musical to be staged at New York's Metropolitan Opera, inspired by Sting's childhood growing up in the shadow of a shipyard.

Local artists and galleries in El Cajon are coming together to host the 14th Annual Alley Cat Art Walk. This free, family-friendly event promises fine art, live entertainment, boutique vendors, and more along Main Street and Rea Avenue. Hosted by the art galleries, studios, museums, and small businesses in the historic Downtown El Cajon district, the Art Walk is a yearly celebration of the city’s flourishing creative scene. Along with special gallery shows, attendees can explore interactive art displays, artisanal craft booths while enjoying live music, beer on tap, and other entertainment. With all venues within walking distance, it’s easy to shop, discover new artists, and take in the range of artistic styles and mediums. Arts Alley will have many exciting new exhibits on display for the event. A highlight will be Sophie’s Gallery’s latest show "Passageways: Sea Life," which explores ocean life and experiences living by the coast, with pieces made from donated, upcycled and reimagined materials. The show includes mosaic fish and seascapes, beaded sea creature sculptures, wooden buoy wind chimes, aquatic-inspired accessories, and more. More must-sees down Arts Alley include "Summer Triptych" at SC Fine Art & Framing, an immersive exhibit featuring three distinct artistic voices exploring nature, social connectivity, and speculative futures. The Olaf Wieghorst Museum will display "The Etchings of Olaf Wieghorst," 27 original etchings from 1937-1940, including one original etching plate. The museum is also sponsoring the Alley Cat Art Walk Passport, highlighting participating businesses and galleries. Once attendees visit each business and get their Passport stamped by all, they can return to the museum to enter a raffle to win a special Olaf Wieghorst print. Other special exhibits include Bronze Sculptures at White Sage Gallery, Animal Portraits & Paint Parties at Rich Artist Studio, "Resilient Spirits" by Charlene Mosley at East County Art Association, and Eiffel Tower Paintings by Sophie’s Artists at Rob's BrewPoint. With its murals, galleries, restaurants, and charm, Downtown El Cajon offers the perfect setting for this community art celebration. St. Madeleine Sophie's Center on Facebook / Instagram

Creative Cultures Arts Festival is back for its third installment. Creativity Suitcase will boast six arts booths and three vibrant dances from around the world. To celebrate Native American Heritage Month, there will be a regional dance and game, as well as marigold and monarch art-making to honor Día de los Muertos and plenty more. Join this family-friendly event and connect through cultural expressions. Hands-on arts-marking workshops • Monarch butterfly painting • Leaf-rubbing printmaking • Paper marigold-crafting • Ojo de Dios weaving • Native American game playing • Bookmark-making Vibrant music and dance • Native American cultural dance • Flamenco Fusion Dance • Egyptian Folklore Cane Dance City of Carlsbad on Facebook / Instagram

A special screening of the film that brought reggae music to the world and made the late Jimmy Cliff a global icon. Blessed with one the best soundtracks ever put on film, "The Harder They Come" is a gritty and razor sharp vision of working class life in Jamaica, a ground-breaking film that demonstrated that music and art can change the world. Jimmy Cliff who died in 2025 plays Ivan, a young songwriter who leaves the country for the big city to find his fortune. His dreams of making it in the music business and his battles with crooked promoters, religious conservatives and criminals on both sides of the law make him a folk hero. Shot in 1972 at the dawn of the blaxpoitation era in American movies following the success of Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song, Shaft, and Super Fly, this Jamaican film is a significant achievement in the development, in the 1970s, of both an international Black popular culture and worldwide Black independent film movement. Professor Mychal Odom of Mesa College will facilitate a Q&A session after the film Register now

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is more than simply putting flowers in a container. It is a disciplined art form that breathes life into each composition, harmonizing the elements of nature and humanity. Learn to create these stunning pieces of art that intertwine Japanese culture and the changing of the seasons. By end of the semester, you will have learned to design beautiful and professional looking arrangements for both everyday and special occasions. This class is free and open to the public. Contact Prof. Takeya at mtakeya@sdccd.edu for more information and to register. Audience: Adults, Seniors Location: Community Room