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On Thursday, December 11, from 5 – 8 p.m., everyone is invited to the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Wild Hare Bar Garden Lounge to enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and a visit from Santa. Also enjoy shopping at the Kendra Scott pop-up shop where 20% of all sales will be donated to Give Kids The World Village, a nonprofit resort that provides weeklong, cost-free wish vacations to critically ill children and their families. Hilton Gaslamp Quarter on Facebook / Instagram

Co-presented in the San Diego region by mika Castañeda and Cat Gunn's curatorial project Harvest & Gather, Other Places Art Fair (OPaf) pushes back against the "white cube gallery" model to make art accessible to artists themselves.

The National Park Service says it is going to start charging international tourists an extra $100 to enter popular parks. They will be left out of fee-free days, reserved for American residents.

Zest up your gift list this holiday season and support Escondido’s small businesses. Shop, eat, and explore downtown Escondido (Grand Avenue) to discover special treats, sales, and discounts, while collecting stamps in the EDBA’s popular Bingo Game. Bingo cards, and a map of participating businesses, can be picked up at Heritage Garden at the corner of North Juniper Street and Grand Avenue between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. where a host of activities will take place. The Holiday Trolley is also back this year (noon to 5 p.m.) to get shoppers around! A Tree Lighting will take place at the end of the day (approximately 5:15 p.m.) in Maple Street Plaza. This season’s Shop Small campaign will run from Small Business Saturday through the end of the year; its theme celebrates Escondido’s rich agricultural roots and citrus heritage, so add a little zest to your holidays — shop, dine, and celebrate local. For more information, please visit www.downtownescondido.com/small-business-saturday Escondido Downtown Business Association on Facebook

Spreckels Organ Society will host a Holiday Celebration & Annual Holiday Sing at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in the heart of Balboa Park. Starting at 1:30 p.m. there will be an Educational Workshop, with Raul Prieto Ramírez, San Diego’s Civic Organist and the Society’s Artistic Director, will invite kids and families to join him on-stage to build a little mechanic pipe organ, assisted by docents. While the kits are being built on stage, Ramírez will perform some fun holiday music for the audience. Once the little pipe organs are set and ready to play, Ramírez will have the kids play together with the Spreckels Organ. There will be a Concert & Annual Sing-Along following the educational workshop, at approximately 2:15 p.m. Ramírez will play a few magnificent pieces by great composers, serving as an interlude before the audience is invited on stage (approximately 2:45 p.m.) to participate in the annual sing-along of Christmas carols and popular holiday songs. “Hallelujah” by G.F.Haendel will be sung by the entire audience, while performed on the Spreckels Organ by Ramírez; this serves as the golden closure for the annual Holiday Celebration Event. For more information about the Spreckels Organ Society, visit www.SpreckelsOrgan.org. Spreckels Organ Society on Facebook / Instagram

A statewide program to help Californians with lower incomes buy electric bikes was suddenly scrapped last month, surprising bike advocates and raising questions about a lack of transparency.

Expect something raw, electric, and utterly alive. "Little Shop of Horrors "comes to life with stunning Audrey II puppets, inventive sets, bold lighting, live vocals, a fire-driven band, and the lush musical arrangements shaped by Leigh Scarritt. Visit: https://plplh.com/ Point Loma Playhouse on Facebook / Instagram

An upcoming screening highlights personal documentary films that explore family history, memory and connection. Then, a new book profiles the people shaping skateboarding culture. And, a preview of this year's San Diego Asian Film Festival.

Step behind the Library curtains and enter a world of holiday cheer with a Wicked twist. Now through November 30, Draft Republic at North City, San Marcos has been transformed into a limited-time speakeasy inspired by the magic of the Emerald City. Savor enchanting bites and beverages that blend festive flavors with a touch of mischief. Guests can sip cocktails that draw from the world of Oz, from the glowing green Sorcery Sling to the vibrant Popular Pink Punch, along with favorites such as the OZ Dust Margarita and the OZmopolitan. Spirit free picks include the Swankified Mocktail and Galinda’s Juice. To complement the drinks, the kitchen will be serving up themed bites such as Wicked Wings, Popular Pink Pasta, The Salad of Oz, and the Bad Witch Smash Burger. Younger guests can also enjoy Draft Republic’s full kids menu. The pop up is open Monday through Friday 4 p.m. until close and Saturdays and Sundays it is open 11:30 a.m. through close. It will be closed on Saturday, November 22 for a private event. Admission is first come, first served and space is limited. For details, visit www.draftrepublicsanmarcos.com/happenings/ and explore what’s new at www.northcity.com. Draft Republic on Facebook / Instagram

Well-meaning city dwellers forgo permits and official procedure to rewild urban areas across the country. In downtown LA, artist Doug Rosenberg is trying to push the grassroots movement forward.