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Herbert Siguenza returns with his third alternative Christmas play for OnStage Playhouse. Star of Ocotillo (Oh-Koh-Tee-Yoh) is a dark Chicano comedy of manners with miraculous consequences. A Hollywood producer and his TV star wife construct a luxury home on the edge of the border. A couple of old friends come over for the weekend and things unravel when a young undocumented girl is found hiding. Dark secrets are exposed and their world falls apart as the young girl carries the hope of a New World. Dates: Dec. 1–23, 2023 Time: 8 p.m. Thursday – Saturday; 5 p.m. Sunday; 8 p.m. Monday Dec. 11. Directed By: Herbert Siguenza and James P. Darvas Price: Donation-based starting at $15 online Related links: OnStage Playhouse: website | Instagram | Facebook

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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

Lynn Nottage, a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning dramatist, masterfully weaves a narrative filled with humor, heartbreak, and resilience through a diverse cast of characters. This poignant tale immerses us in the life of a gifted Black seamstress, yearning for a more meaningful existence while dwelling in a 1905 Manhattan boardinghouse, leaving an indelible mark on audiences nationwide—an enduring and compelling American story. Directed by Jasmine Bracey The show runs Jan. 10 – Feb. 4, 2024 North Coast Rep on Facebook / Instagram

This fabulous holiday gift boutique show offers unique, affordable, artful gifts handcrafted by regional artists and artisans, perfect for holiday gift giving. Nov. 11 to Jan. 7, 2024 Free Admission HOURS: Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Sunday Noon – 3 p.m. | Closed Mondays & Major Holidays Fallbrook Art Center on Facebook / Instagram

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents “The Plein Air Show,” juried by Internationally celebrated plein air artist, Joseph Zbukvic. The water-based media exhibition runs Nov. 24 - Dec. 31, 2023 at our Gallery in The ARTS DISTRICT at Liberty Station. The Opening Reception is Friday, December 1 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. with over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The Gallery is open Thursday - Sunday from 11a.m. – 3 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Please visit www.sdws.org for more information. San Diego Watercolor Society on Facebook / Instagram

The legislation extends for two years the program known as Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, or FISA.

USC announced the cancellation of a keynote speech by filmmaker Jon M. Chu just days after making the choice to keep the student valedictorian, who expressed support for Palestinians, from speaking.