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Don't miss the fun and the flavor! Check out some of our chili makers and get that mouth watering. Sunday, December 7 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 32nd Street & Thorn Street North Park, San Diego This is a free-to-attend event with live music, a kids zone, booze garden, food trucks and artisan vendors! Buy tickets to participate in the EPIC chili Cook-Off and get a pass for 5 tastes - then you be the judge of who will get the fame and glory and Best Chili trophy this year. Visit: sonofestchilicookoff.com/ SoNo Fest & Chili Cook-Off on Facebook / Instagram

Learn about the technical aspects of live theater with Nate Cargill, Associate Technical Director at OTC and Technical Director at Oceanside High School. Students will learn essential skills in lighting, sound, and other technical areas of theater production. They’ll also have the opportunity to work behind the scenes during the performances of "Once Upon A Mattress" November 14, 15, 16, 18, 21, 22, 23. Space is limited - register today! The workshop will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., between Oct. 27 and Nov. 13. Oceanside Theatre Company: Website / Facebook / Instagram

The Trump administration, which has railed against what it describes as "woke" policies, removed MLK Day and Juneteenth from next year's list of fare-exempt days for visitors at dozens of national parks.

Whether you’ve finished your book or are just getting started, if you want to be published, you’ll need to put together a query — which is not just a letter but an entire package of materials. In this two-hour, hands-on workshop, we’ll cover what you need to know to be sure your book submissions are the best they can be. You’ll learn tips for query letters, the difference between a summary and a synopsis, what you need to have ready for agents and editors, and what to expect during the process, from query to contract. Wherever you are in the journey, come ready to do some in-class writing, brainstorming, and goal-setting. Wednesday, January 7, 2026 (5-7 p.m.) (ZOOM, live) San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Rafael Payare, conductor Augustin Hadelich, violin San Diego Symphony Orchestra MENDELSSOHN: "The Hebrides (Fingal’s Cave)," Op. 26 SIBELIUS: Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47 SCHUBERT: Symphony No. 9 in C Major, D 944, "The Great" From Schubert in the early 19th century to Sibelius 100 years later, the Romantic composers were fascinated by the strange and the exotic, by the unfamiliar and the otherworldly. Mendelssohn travelled to the remote Atlantic islands of Scotland, where he was inspired to write his Hebrides overture, mimicking the sound of the sea and the wailing of ancient bagpipes. In his violin concerto, Sibelius caught the incantations of Finnish folk music and the wailing of wind in the northern forests. And Schubert’s last and greatest symphony was considered so long and so strange by his contemporaries, it lay unperformed for years. Now it is one of the central works of Western classical music. As Robert Schumann wrote after its first performance: “This symphony opens an entirely new world to us, producing such an effect on us as none has produced since Beethoven”. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

Sip, Snack, and stroll through new and iconic galleries! This free event is perfect for family and friends who love art! Fill out the form below to RSVP! RSVP form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zCuiAqO6v6Iojk2gsjTWt8I7DlEYzli4JOtPU7U19Qk/edit Participating Galleries: Art in Framing Authentic Vintage Posters Bret Webster Gallery Contemporary Fine Arts Cos Bar Cosmopolitan Fine Art Gallery Custom by Mamak Edna Pines Studio & Art Gallery Flower Pot Cafe & Bakery Klara Chavarria Art Gallery Krista Schumacher Art Gallery L&G Projects Legends Gallery LIK Fine Art Mangelsen Images of Nature Martin Lawrence Galleries Museum of Contemporary Art SD Oppenheim Group Parfait Paris R.B. Stevenson Gallery Siamak Art Gallery The Salon of Art Gallery The Agency Thumbprint Gallery Turtle Ridge Rock Wine Bar

On the heels of its remarkable success across North America, Europe, South America, Asia, and Australia — captivating more than 3 million visitors — the acclaimed exhibition "The Art of Banksy Without Limits" will make its San Diego debut at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Activity Center on January 30, 2026. Art enthusiasts across Southern California will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the provocative world of the British street artist through a comprehensive and educational exhibition featuring 200 pieces of art celebrating Banksy's works. Tickets go on sale Dec. 11, 2025 at 9 a.m. For tickets and more information, visit www.artofbanksyus.com. "The Art of Banksy Without Limits" includes more than 200 artworks, alongside certified originals, prints, photographs, lithographs, sculptures, murals, exclusive video mapping installations, and more. The Del Mar exhibition will also feature an infinity room and a hologram installation, offering visitors an unprecedented glimpse into Banksy's artistry. Event Details Del Mar Fairgrounds Activity Center 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd Del Mar, CA 92014 www.artofbanksyus.com Hours: Monday - Thursday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday - Saturday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Ticket prices range from $28-$34; and, senior, student, group, youth, and military discounts are available. Follow "The Art of Banksy Without Limits" on Instagram and Facebook.

The Children's Holiday Ornament and Library Decorating Day is an annual Coronado Library tradition. Each year, kids make two ornaments – one for the Children's Area tree and one to take home. This year’s ornament is a melted snowman using materials made from our 3-D Printer in the Digital Media Lab! Kids and families can enjoy refreshments while making their ornaments and other holiday crafts. This year we will be making festive paper chains to decorate the children's area and cookies to wear in the holiday parade. Those who would like to walk with the Library in the Holiday Parade on Friday, December 5 are welcome to join us starting at 5:30 in the Winn Room that day! Join us in seasonal merriment at Coronado Library! Visit: https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/tinker-tuesday-37105 Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

Lumi invites you to a festive evening on Thursday, December 18 from 5-7 p.m. for a Christmas-themed sushi-making class! Guided by a professional sushi chef, guests will craft Lumi’s new Specialty Roll, a hand roll, hosomaki, and the chef’s selection of nigiri, all while learning hands-on techniques to elevate their sushi-making skills. The experience includes a themed welcome cocktail plus a sake intro lesson from World Sake, featuring two complimentary pairings and exciting prize giveaways. Guests will also take home signature Lumi sauces, custom chopsticks, and a bamboo rolling mat to continue the fun at home. Christmas attire is encouraged–ugly sweaters, festive colors, and all your holiday flair! Space is extremely limited and these classes sell out every time, so be sure to reserve your spot. Tickets are $80, add on a Lumi Sake Flight for $25 to enhance your evening (taxes and fees will be applied). Lumi by Akira Back on Facebook / Instagram

Join the Old Town San Diego community in celebrating the 67th Annual Las Posadas on Dec 13, 2025, from 5 -7 p.m.! This year’s posada will be held in within the main plaza of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park and will be presented by the Old Town San Diego Chamber of Commerce and Mormon Batallion Historic Site. Bundle up and gather as we recreate the timeless story of Mary and Joseph’s journey, complete with a joyful community procession, live nativity, and beautiful holiday choirs filling the plaza with festive sound. After the main event, warm up next to the bonfire in the plaza and enjoy hot coco provided by Fiesta de Reyes and smores provided by the Boosters of Old Town. Make a commemorative tin ornament at our hands-on art activity station and explore La Casa de Machado y Silvas adobe for a photo opportunity next to our traditional tree. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park on Instagram