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Celebrate the Season at the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park with the exhibition “Poinsettia: San Diego’s Connection to the World’s Favorite Holiday Flower" featuring a stunning 20 foot tree made up of more than 300 live poinsettia plants. On display now through the end of the year. The operating days and times are Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Special event closures at SDHC Thursday November 23, 2023 – closed all day Friday December 1, 2023 – closed during day, open 5-9 pm for December Nights Saturday December 2, 2023 – closed during day, open 5-9 pm for December Nights Wednesday December 6, 2023 – close at 4 pm Sunday December 24, 2023 – close at 3 pm Sunday December 31, 2023 – close at 3 pm San Diego History Center on Facebook / Instagram

The Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House is the oldest surviving structure in downtown San Diego. It was once used as a military barracks, county hospital, boarding house, private residence and even has some Prohibition and espionage ties. The Museum offers guests tours of the Davis-Horton House museum and the historic district. The Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation preserves the history, culture, and architecture of the historic Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego. Visit: gaslampfoundation.org Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House on Facebook / Instagram Hours of Operation: Tuesday- Private pre-booked tours of the Davis-Horton House Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday and Monday – Closed Parking: Metered street parking is available throughout the Gaslamp and pay lots, such as the 6th & K Parkade and the Park it on Market structures, are easily accessible.

Discover a world of art, culture, and endless inspiration in Escondido. The California Center for the Arts, Escondido invites you to embark own an unforgettable journey through the arts. Visit artcenter.org for more information. Phone Number (Tickets): 800.988.4253 Box Office Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Museum Hours: Museum hours vary – check here for detailed information. The California Center for the Arts, Escondido on Facebook

Enjoy whale watching from land at Cabrillo National Monument! Become a Cabrillo National Monument Foundation member or gift a membership in time for events during whale watching season which runs from late December through March. Become a member or gift a membership just in time for whale watching! Memberships start at $50 and include invitations to exclusive events, store discounts and more. Visit our website for details and special deals in the month of December at CNMF.org. The park is open 365 days a year including holidays from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The Bayside Trail closes at 4 p.m. and the tidepools close at 4:30 p.m. Cabrillo National Monument Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

Clay Hoffman will speak on “The Irish Brigade of the Civil War.” This renowned unit consisted predominantly of Irish Americans who fought for the Union, most of whom were recent immigrants. Often leading the charge, the Irish Brigade suffered one of the highest casualty rates of any Union brigade during the war. The Irishmen were known for their Gaelic war cry of “Faugh a ballaugh,” meaning "Clear the way.” Clay Hoffman is a longtime member of the San Diego Civil War Round Table and has written dozens of articles on historical topics. His recent book is "A Pearl of Uganda: The Story of Holy Innocents Children's Hospital."ss

Enter a world full of vivacious oddities, where the unexpected undresses and wonder consumes. Scheduled Performances by | • Vivvi The Force (San Diego Drag Artist) • Greta Garter (Burlesque Performer) • Holly Quinn (Bendy Burlesque Artist) • J. StarLitWriter (Spoken Word) • Carly Cointreaux (Burlesque Performer) • Moxxi Bustion (Burlesque Performer) • Feisty Fuego (Femcee & Stand-Up Comedy) • Stagehand & Kitten Lexi La Vicious PeculiariTEASE is a burlesque and variety show dedicated to the silly, the odd, and the macabre. Born out of a love for all things theatrical and sleazy, this show will bring together a myriad of performance artists including burlesque, drag, spoken word, and stand up comedy. Offering a quick escape from reality, expect a show that will leave you laughing, in awe, and possibly deviously disturbed. Located at Connect San Diego's Ocean Beach adjacent event venue, PeculiariTEASE will be a seated event creating a runway-like stage where audience members will get the chance to experience the show in an intimate setting. With a run time of just over an hour, the event will run from start to finish with no intermission. Please arrive when doors open at 2:30 p.m. to get checked in and experience the peculiar atmosphere created to enhance your viewing experience. Take photos in our curated photo booth area, enjoy Chef Madame Kiki's macabre treats available for purchase, or just take in the atmosphere and tunes while settling into your seats. Want to show our entertainers you are enjoying the show? Don't forget to bring that tip money then! As artists our favorite love language is in the monetary form. All events by Feisty Fuego Productions are 21+. Tickets and a valid ID are required for entry. Ticket purchases are final sell. Feisty Fuego Productions reserves the right to refuse entry or remove patrons from the event if a situation or person(s) threatens the safety of our cast, staff members, or guests.

Holidays are here! Explore historic Spanish Village Art Center located in Balboa Park. Visit this unique location of 36 working studios representing over 200 artists. Watch local artists working daily in their studios and on their colorful courtyard built for the 1935 California Expo. These working studios enable visitors to meet artists, see demonstrations, purchase and enjoy our unique atmosphere. Artists offer classes, workshops and summer camps. Spanish Village Art Center - Balboa Park on Facebook / Instagram

The protests sweeping college campuses don't just involve students. Professors are increasingly pushing back against university administrations they see as infringing on students' free speech rights.

Florida has been a major access point for abortion in the South. Now its residents, along with thousands more in the region, will have to seek abortion care elsewhere after six weeks of pregnancy.

A new 2024 election poll from NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist shows fundamental divides over concerns for America's future and what to teach the next generation.