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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

Ages 12+ welcome! Join us for the return of Clay Happy Hour! It’s a fun and creative evening of exploring the world of ceramics, getting your hands in clay and meeting new people. In this open studio time you are welcome to drop-in whenever you’re available during the 2-hour time listed. In this Happy Hour, you’ll learn hand-building techniques to create a spoon rest, perfect for adding a personal touch to your kitchen. Play around with textures, details, and shapes. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crafter, this hands-on evening offers the opportunity to try something new and express your creativity. All materials are provided, and you’ll get to take home your handmade creations after they’re fired and ready for pick-up in 3-4 weeks. Grab a friend, enjoy some clay therapy, and discover the joy of crafting with clay! Just be sure to arrive before Clay Happy Hour ends at 7 p.m. so you have enough time to complete your project! All materials are provided. Visit: Clay Happy Hour | Spoon Rest San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

¡Lotería: Game On! A TYA Production Theatre for Young Audiences April 19, 2025 in the Lyric Courtyard Join us for a joyful afternoon at a FREE event hosted by CCAE Theatricals through their Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) initiative! Immerse yourself in the vibrant Mexican traditions of a kermés - a festive celebration filled with exciting games, hands-on activities, lively music, and delicious food. Don’t miss this fun-filled community event for all ages! One rainy night, siblings Sam and Kris are completely consumed by their devices as their father sets up a pillow fort and invites them to play Lotería. His invitation is met with a resounding “NO.” When the internet goes out, Sam and Kris are outraged. Where is their Dad to fix it?! The kids soon discover that the pillow fort is a magical portal to the world of Lotería and their father is trapped inside the game. Sam and Kris set out to bring him back, but Lotería will not let him go so easily. Conceived as an interactive experience, ¡Lotería: Game On! invites the audience to join Sam and Kris as they play to win back their father. When: Noon -1 p.m. (Kermés), 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. (Loteria Reading), 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. (Kermés) First 100 people to RSVP will receive reserved seating for the staged reading segment of the event! CCAE Theatricals on Facebook / Instagram

EC Gallery will have 80 original animation cels works of art in their "Vintage Animation Show." The show will feature a gallery of animated original cels that were used to create all the iconic cartoons from Disney to Hannah Barbara through Warner Bros. Because the cels are where it all started, it is a cool off-site Con activation spot. Cel animation was a dominant animation technique, particularly in the 20th century, before the rise of computer animation. Cel art is extremely popular and highly sought after by collectors. All the cels are pretty fun and interesting but one of the cels they will have is from Snow White which is the first animated full-length movie created from cels. It even won an honorary Academy Award (an Oscar) in 1939 for its significance as a pioneering work in animated film. They even made Walt a special Oscar with one full-sized Oscar and seven miniature ones. EC Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate Independence Day with explosive flavors and festive sips all day long at Lumi! We’re serving up All Day Happy Hour to keep the celebration going, featuring our Bomb Pop Cocktail, a colorful, nostalgic twist with a grown-up kick. Pair it with our Pop Rocks Roll for a dinner experience that crackles with creativity. Whether you’re kicking off the night or ending it with a bang, Lumi is the place to be this 4th of July. Visit: https://lumirooftop.com/fourth-of-july/ Lumi by Akira Back on Instagram and Facebook

Stars, Stripes & Sizzle Celebrate the 4th with three days of brunch Friday–Sunday, our mouthwatering BBQ Combo Platter dinner special, and All Day Happy Hour on Sunday. Our BBQ special includes St. Louis-style pork ribs, jerk-charred half chicken, pilsner-braised pork shoulder, served with cilantro slaw, molasses baked beans, creamed corn, loaded potato salad, roasted jalapeño cheddar cornbread, and pecan maple butter. Visit: https://swingsocialsd.com/happenings/ Swing Social on Instagram and Facebook

We watched all the local entries so you don't have to. From inventive setups to unforgettable songs, these musicians brought creativity, presence and serious skill to their 2025 NPR Tiny Desk submissions.

Israel carried out airstrikes on southern Lebanon early Saturday, killing one person, wounding seven and briefly cutting a highway that links Beirut with parts of south Lebanon, the Health Ministry said.

Casa Familiar is proud to announce the opening of a new art exhibition which explores artisanal practices, traditions and crafts that have been passed from person to person through generations. The exhibition, titled “Infinite Rivers" opens July 12 and runs through Sept. 13, 2025. An opening reception will be held July 12 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at The FRONT Gallery in San Ysidro (147W San Ysidro Blvd, San Ysidro, 92173). Indigenous artists from the Kumeyaay community, Chemehuevi, Zapotec, Huichol, Taraumara communities, as well as artists from San Diego and Tijuana, Lebanon and Colombia, will participate in this exhibition. Their works show that while artisanal practices and traditions are passed down through generations, sometimes those traditions are kept intact for thousands of years, and sometimes they are in constant evolution. The artist Andrea Echeverri, from Colombia, better known for her music project “Los Aterciopelados," will be showing some of her ceramic creations and will be at the opening reception to share a little bit about their new album. Francisco Eme, gallery director at The FRONT Arte & Cultura, curated the exhibition. “In the face of emerging technologies, addiction to screens, mass produced objects, and annihilation of cultural practices, keeping crafting traditions alive seems like an impossible endeavor,” said Eme. “'Infinite Rivers' invites us to appreciate these practices from a caring and culturally conscious approach.” The Front Arte & Cultura on Facebook / Instagram

Join Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas and local favorite Solento Tequila for a sun-soaked summer series celebrating community, craft tequila, and coastal vibes. Each Saturday in July (7/5, 7/12, 7/19, and 7/26), Solento will pop up by the resort’s oceanfront pool with complimentary tastings of their award-winning organic tequila. Free for hotel guests, and those who book pool day passes via ResortPass. Special Event – Saturday, July 12: Meet Solento founder and acclaimed surf filmmaker Taylor Steele, known for redefining modern surf cinema with iconic films like "Proximity" and "The Drifter." All month long, guests can also enjoy the Solento Eastside, a signature summer cocktail available at The Pocket, the resort’s poolside restaurant and bar. Details: - Free tequila tastings by Solento (21+) - Exclusive appearance by Taylor Steele on 7/12 - Poolside vibes with stunning ocean views - Signature cocktails at The Pocket Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas on Facebook / Instagram