Search results for

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UC San Diego invites you to experience the excitement of our Fall Open House. Designed for adults aged 50 and older, this event showcases the wide range of engaging opportunities available through our community of curious, active learners. Enjoy sample lectures from distinguished speakers, take part in interactive workshops, and learn about our vibrant Theatre World group. Discover the many social activities we offer, including field trips, community outings, lunches, and dinners that foster friendships and connection. Tour our comfortable, modern classrooms—conveniently located near transit centers—or join us virtually via Zoom. Explore how our Quarterly or Annual Memberships can enrich your life with stimulating courses, engaging discussions, and a welcoming community. Whether you’re attending in person at our new location on Villa La Jolla Drive or tuning in from home, this is your chance to learn, connect and thrive. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UC San Diego on Facebook

Build your confidence & skills in the woodshop! Upcoming dates: Sundays, March 2, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. or April 13, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join us in the woodshop for this 3-hour skill-building workshop! This is a unique class on skills and safety for the home shop. No specific project will be built, but students will learn safe practices on tools that you’d normally find in a home woodshop. Specific tools covered will be jigsaw, router and circular saw. Bring your questions to class. We’re happy to answer questions as we work. If time allows, we can show other tools in the woodshop as well. Materials are provided. We recommend students bring their own eye protection, ear protection & apron. Aprons for sale here. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome. ABOUT WOODWORKING FOR WOMEN The Woodworking for Women class series is designed to empower women & nonbinary individuals in a supportive and educational woodshop environment which is predominantly a male-dominated space. In this series, most workshops and classes are project-based. The series covers the properties of wood, machine safety, and techniques on various tools and machines. Most classes also introduce various machines, sanding, glue-up methods, and finish techniques for finishing your project. Choose from a variety of classes and projects to develop your skills. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified.

The high-energy Lucky Devils dance band has performed with Beyoncé, Don Henley, Gloria Estefan, Kesha and Santana. Their musical repertoire spans Motown, funk, soul, rock, country, Latin and pop for a fantastic concert experience. The outdoor amphitheater in Civita Park is licated at the intersection of Civita Boulevard and Russell Park Way in Mission Valley. Guests are invited to bring blankets, beach chairs and picnics. Take-out meals are available across the street at Poki Bowl or from a selection of food trucks. No glass, please. Lucky Devils Band on Facebook / Instagram

Traditional Holiday Oratorio Presented in San Diego Bach Collegium San Diego (BCSD), one of the country’s leading baroque ensembles, is presenting Handel’s great oratorio "Messiah" this holiday season in San Diego and the Pacific Palisades. The oratorio will spring to life by way of the fruitful collaboration of Charles Jennens’ carefully conceived libretto and Handel’s supreme skill as a composer of the theatre. BCSD’s performance of "Messiah," delivered by a dynamic cast in the manner of Handel’s dramatic operas, has become one of its crown jewels. Soloists Estelí Gomez, soprano Jay Carter, countertenor Jacob Perry, Michael Jones, tenors Jonathan Woody, bass Handel composed "Messiah" in a breathtakingly swift 24 days. "Messiah" was originally conceived as a work for Easter, and its premiere was during Lent at the Music Hall on Fishamble Street, Dublin on April 13, 1742. The performance was offered as a charity event for the relief of prisoners, support for Mercer's Hospital, and aid for the Charitable Infirmary. There is a long-standing myth that King George II was so touched by the “Hallelujah” chorus that he rose to his feet with the crowd following. It’s impossible to confirm the truth of this legend, since this was first recorded in 1780, almost 40 years later! Audiences today routinely stand during the “Hallelujah” chorus, as a tip of the hat to this legend. BCSD is beginning an annual tradition of performing Handel’s "Messiah" in San Diego so it can become a part of locals’ holiday tradition. Bach Collegium San Diego engages audiences with accessible, historically informed performances and educational programs featuring repertoire from the Renaissance, Baroque, and early Classical eras. The ensemble was founded in 2003 by Music Director Ruben Valenzuela to diversify the musical offerings of the San Diego community. Bach Collegium San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Traditional Holiday Oratorio Presented in San Diego Bach Collegium San Diego (BCSD), one of the country’s leading baroque ensembles, is presenting Handel’s great oratorio "Messiah" this holiday season in San Diego and the Pacific Palisades. The oratorio will spring to life by way of the fruitful collaboration of Charles Jennens’ carefully conceived libretto and Handel’s supreme skill as a composer of the theatre. BCSD’s performance of "Messiah," delivered by a dynamic cast in the manner of Handel’s dramatic operas, has become one of its crown jewels. Soloists Estelí Gomez, soprano Jay Carter, countertenor Jacob Perry, Michael Jones, tenors Jonathan Woody, bass Handel composed "Messiah" in a breathtakingly swift 24 days. "Messiah" was originally conceived as a work for Easter, and its premiere was during Lent at the Music Hall on Fishamble Street, Dublin on April 13, 1742. The performance was offered as a charity event for the relief of prisoners, support for Mercer's Hospital, and aid for the Charitable Infirmary. There is a long-standing myth that King George II was so touched by the “Hallelujah” chorus that he rose to his feet with the crowd following. It’s impossible to confirm the truth of this legend, since this was first recorded in 1780, almost 40 years later! Audiences today routinely stand during the “Hallelujah” chorus, as a tip of the hat to this legend. BCSD is beginning an annual tradition of performing Handel’s "Messiah" in San Diego so it can become a part of locals’ holiday tradition. Bach Collegium San Diego engages audiences with accessible, historically informed performances and educational programs featuring repertoire from the Renaissance, Baroque, and early Classical eras. The ensemble was founded in 2003 by Music Director Ruben Valenzuela to diversify the musical offerings of the San Diego community. Bach Collegium San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

"Next to Normal," with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including "Best Musical Score" and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, "Next to Normal" was also chosen as "one of the year's ten best shows" by critics around the country, including The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone and The New York Times. Dad's an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal because the mother has been battling bipolar disorder for 16 years. Next to Normal takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family's story with love, sympathy and heart. Luminary Arts on Facebook / Instagram

The San Diego Fixit Clinic is hosting a SD Fixit Clinic at the Ramona Branch Library on September 20. Bring your broken, non-functioning things: electronics, appliances, computers, toys, bicycles, clothes, etc. for assessment, disassembly, and possible repair. We’ll provide work-space, specialty tools, and guidance to help you disassemble and troubleshoot your item and it’s all free, though we welcome donations to keep the movement growing! Whether we fix it or not, you’ll learn more about how it was manufactured and how it worked while trusting it won’t end up in a landfill. Interested in volunteering with SD Fix-it? Click on this link to fill out an application: https://bit.ly/SDFC_Volunteer San Diego Fixit Clinic on Facebook / Instagram

A visit to Kendra Scott can do more than bring you or your loved one a beautiful piece of jewelry — it can help transform a child’s life. By shopping at Kendra Scott in UTC this Saturday, August 9, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., 20% of your purchase will be donated to Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, a San Diego-based nonprofit that provides no-cost surgeries and medical care to children in need from around the world. Can’t make it to the stores? You can also support by shopping online any-time Saturday, August 9, or Sunday, August 10, using the code GIVEBACK-JQPTR at https://www.kendrascott.com/. Fresh Start Surgical Gifts on Facebook / Instagram

Canadians usually head south for the skiing, shopping and nightlife in American ski towns. But due to cross-border politics, tourism to the U.S. is down, and some resorts are worried.

Join us for a night of impact and inspiration! Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Monarch School | 1625 Newton Ave., San Diego, CA 92113 When you support Monarch, you're investing in a nationally recognized model that transforms the lives of students experiencing homelessness—providing the stability, care, and opportunities every child deserves. Raise Up for Monarch is our signature annual event that opens the doors of our campus to the public. It’s a powerful evening of connection, community, and impact—featuring student-led campus tours and performances, great food, and the chance to support life-changing programs. Tickets must be purchased online or contact development@monarchschools.org. Monarch School Project on Facebook / Instagram