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Located in the heart of the Oceanside Cultural District, OMA invites you to step into the Museum for a drink, enjoy a docent-led tour of our current exhibitions, and explore local artists and makers featured in The Museum Store and on our Terrace. From handcrafted goods to creative inspiration, OMA is proud to be a vibrant partner with Oceanside Art Walk to connect our community through art. Bring your family, meet new friends, and enjoy an evening designed for all ages. Street Level x Art Walk is free for all guests. Drink tickets are available for purchase; guests 21+ wishing to purchase alcoholic beverages must present a valid ID. Ticket Prices: Free Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Now in its 37th year, a spectacular holiday concert – Carols by Candlelight – will take place on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 11 & 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts with proceeds from the two concerts to benefit Rady Children’s Hospital. The two nights of Christmas inspired concerts will feature country music stars singing their hits and favorite holiday songs. This year’s headliners include multi-platinum country music star Deana Carter and top country music singer, Maddie Font of Maddie & Tae. Other headliners and Carols by Candlelight veteran performers, include Anna Vaus, Eve Selis with Back to the Garden, and Steve Vaus, a 2010 Grammy winner and Poway’s own mayor. Following the on-stage performances, to close the evening, the audience and stars meet in the courtyard and sing “Silent Night” by candlelight. In addition to the live entertainment, the benefit also features a live auction offering autographed guitars and other items, as well as silent auction items and raffle prizes, donated by sponsoring organizations. To learn ways to get involved or become a donor, visit www.carolsbycandlelight.com/our-donors. Tickets are $75 for Main Floor and $95 for VIP Lower Orchestra. For more information and to buy tickets, visit www.CarolsByCandlelight.com. Carols by Candlelight on Facebook

Hangar 76 OMA Artist Alliance members and their guests are invited to gather each month for a lively social meetup hosted in San Diego and North County. These informal get-togethers offer a relaxed opportunity to connect with fellow artists, share ideas, and build community while exploring a range of hotspots across the region. Whether you’re catching up with familiar faces or meeting someone new, each gathering encourages conversation, collaboration, and camaraderie within the Artist Alliance network. This is a no-host event, attendees are welcome to purchase their own food and beverages. Ticket Prices: Artist Alliance Member: Free Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

President Trump has maintained a near-daily rally schedule as Election Day draws closer, playing his greatest hits for loyal crowds in red states in what is a sort-of goodbye to campaigning.

Designing Workplaces Where Different Minds Thrive Our ability to thrive in the workplace is highly dependent on how we relate to one another. Ludmila Praslova, Ph.D., author of “The Canary Code: A Guide to Neurodiversity, Dignity and Intersectional Belonging at Work,” shares insights on how we can prioritize neuroinclusivity in the workplace to foster connection and a sense of belonging. Dr. Praslova draws from her perspective as a first-generation academic and a neurodivergent woman. She is a professor of industrial-organizational psychology at Vanguard University in Orange County and a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Psychology Today and Forbes. Co-sponsors: • University Library • College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences • College of Education, Health and Human Services • School of Education • CSUSM Latino Alumni Chapter Website: thecanarycode.com #neuroinclusivity #inclusiveworkplaces #neurodiversity

The Preview Party celebrates the opening of our new exhibition, "Visiones Nocturnas: Queer Nightlife in Contemporary Art." Works included in "Visiones" probe the physical trappings of these environments—dance clubs, dive bars, block parties, backyards and bathhouses—for their capacity to generate sites of queer belonging, transcendence, and resilience. Highlighting Latina/o/e and Latin American artists from the 1990s to today, this intergenerational presentation encompasses painting, performance, photography, sculpture, textile, collage, video, and more. Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Join Annie Macpherson, children’s book writer and illustrator, in an expressive art class with meditation for adults. In this course, the guest will use meditation and various expressive arts practices to uncover their purpose so that they may persevere during times of difficulty, transition, and change. Embark on a joyfully expressive adventure to discover your clear intuition.

In this episode of Port of Entry, recorded before a live audience, we talk with Lourdes Ayon, a Tijuana native, comedian, advocate, and lobbyist, about how comedy can become a powerful form of protest.

Mexican poet and Nobel laureate Octavio Paz says poetry makes real “the unspoken, the spirit, the soul.” Tijuana is proudly continuing that tradition with a national poetry prize and the window for submissions is now open.

Celebrate the season with the San Diego Master Chorale’s annual MESSIAH SING, one of San Diego’s most beloved holiday traditions. Lift your voice alongside SD Master Chorale members, featured soloists, and fellow music lovers as we perform selections from Handel’s timeless Messiah. Whether you sing every note or simply enjoy the experience, this joyful community event is the perfect way to welcome the holiday season. This cherished holiday tradition sells out every year—reserve your spot early. Visit: https://www.sdmasterchorale.org/2026-27-season/ San Diego Master Chorale on Facebook / Instagram