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Cellist Lars Hoefs and pianist Aline Alves come back to Southern California from Brazil, presenting their Villa-Lobos Festival. They will play music by a range of Latin American composers in this three concert series. This year's finale, "The Pride of the Caribbean and Spanish Flair," is a celebration of strings. This concert will feature Francisco Vila on the cello, Isaac Allen on violin I, Batya MacAdam-Somer on violin II, Travis Maril on viola, and Lars Hoefs on cello. This concert is free and no reservations are required. Seating is first-come, first-served, general admission. Doors open at 12:45 p.m. This concert is presented in partnership with Coronado Arts.

Cellist Lars Hoefs and pianist Aline Alves come back to Southern California from Brazil, presenting their Villa-Lobos Festival. They will play music by a range of Latin American composers in this three concert series. This year's festival kicks off with the “A Pasch Premiere - Three Friends in Rio," performed by the Blue Rose Trio. The Blue Rose Trio consists of Rose Chen on piano, Karl Pasch on clarinet, and Lars Hoefs on cello. Aline Alves will be featured on piano. This concert is free and no reservations are required. Seating is first-come, first-served, general admission. Doors open at 12:45 p.m. This concert is presented in partnership with Coronado Arts.

Write Out Loud’s season of Story Concerts continues. Join us Jan. 19 for a celebration of “Wonder Women" and come to an "Enchanted Evening" of unexpected romance on Feb. 9. If you love literature, live performance and the pleasure of being read to…Join us! All performances feature talented San Diego actors at the Dottie Studio Theater in the new Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center. Showtimes & tickets: https://writeoutloudsd.com/ Write Out Loud on Instagram

California Center for the Arts, Escondido Foundation transforms downtown into a magical Winter Wonderland, December 6 and 7, from 1 to 5 p.m. both days. Families can play in real snow, make festive crafts, and visit Santa while enjoying seasonal food, drinks, and holiday shopping. This free community event brings the magic of the North Pole to the heart of Escondido – a cherished tradition and the perfect way to welcome the holiday season! Additionally, the City of Escondido is rolling out a Yiftee gift card program where you can purchase gift cards that can be redeemed at a variety of Escondido businesses. For more information, please visit https://artcenter.org/event/winter-wonderland-festival-2025 California Center For The Arts, Escondido on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for Studio Arts, when OMA transforms into an artist’s studio, offering skill-building workshops led by distinguished professor and arts educator Robin Douglas. “The Flash and Sparkle of Mickalene Thomas” Sequins, buttons, beads, collages, and stencils are the trademark of Thomas. We will glue certain small objects in some areas of the painting to emphasize the passion for sparkle in our lives. These joyful creations will speak to the heart. A break for lunch and a relaxed discussion will occur at midday. Please bring your own bagged lunch or feel free to visit one of the restaurants close by on our provided list. Space is limited. Register today! Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Come to Cadman Recreation Center to decorate your holiday cup! - arts & crafts - hot chocolate - fun games - prizes Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/event/holiday-cheers-cadman-recreation-center

Artist Alliance members, along with their guests, are welcome to engage in a group art share and critique, aimed at fostering professional growth. Not yet part of the alliance? No worries, you can join either before the event or on-site! Visit: oma-online.org/events/november-artist-alliance-quarterly-critique/ Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for breakfast with Santa at Stockton Recreation Center! arts & crafts, delicious desserts, and pictures with Santa! Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/event/breakfast-santa-santa-stockton-recreation-center

Join us for Studio Arts, when OMA transforms into an artist’s studio, offering skill-building workshops led by distinguished professor and arts educator Robin Douglas. ‘’21st Century Impressionist Paintings” After 150 years of Impressionism, artists today still use the “fleeting moment” of sensation to create spectacular painting results. We will use a broad spectrum of techniques to achieve these optic phenomena. A break for lunch and a relaxed discussion will occur at midday. Please bring your own bagged lunch or feel free to visit one of the restaurants close by on our provided list. Space is limited. Register today! Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

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/