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This year’s black-tie event inspired by the miracles, intricacies, wonder, and power of nature features a special gourmet dinner created by Chef Jeffrey Strauss of the Pamplemousee Grill and dancing to the music of the Mighty Untouchables. Live and Silent Auctions as well as rooftop after party round out the evening. Patrons of the Prado is committed to raising funds supporting arts, culture, science, history, and theatre in Balboa Park and for programs that provide educational access, through our Bucks4Buses Initiative, for San Diego County K-12 schoolchildren to our nine beneficiaries. Since 1997, Patrons of the Prado has raised over 6.2 million dollars for our beneficiaries. Visit: https://www.patronsoftheprado.org/ Patrons of the Prado on Instagram and Facebook

Sunday, December 1, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Learn foldforming and the art of patinas with award-winning metal artist and blacksmith, Pat Downing. In this all-day class, students will learn about safety, tools, and the basic methods of both foldforming and patinas. The class will consist of 3 hours of forming techniques and 3 hours focusing on patinas, with a one-hour lunch break. This is a hands-on techniques class designed to show how one can achieve folds and then apply patinas to finished pieces. In this class, students will work in copper, but the methods taught can be used in almost any metal and size, from jewelry to public art. What to bring: BYF (bring your favorite) hammer & safety glasses, if you have them. If not, you can borrow from ours. Students are welcome to bring a lunch to eat at the studio or nearby, or may purchase lunch nearby (there are many options in Liberty Station). Materials fee of $10 (cash only) to be paid to the instructor at the start of the class and includes copper and patinas. This class is appropriate for ages 18 years and older. No prior experience necessary. All materials included. • Military and sibling discounts • Scholarships available. • Homeschool funds accepted. • If this class is full, join the Interest List. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. Visit: Foldforming Metal & Patina Workshop San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

On Monday, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 593 by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, a Democrat from Oakland, that forbids state and local departments from sharing sensitive personal data to increase food stamp enrollment.

Millions of California residents could get a break if they violate their homeowners association rules due to a new law that caps fines at $100, down from hundreds to thousands of dollars. Amid an affordability crisis, lawmakers and groups that represent homeowners have characterized the cap, as protecting the pocketbooks of middle- and low-income residents.

A performance about aging and the weight of being human. Performed by Esther Gamez-Rubio, Martha Rolón de la Peña, Wilfrido Terrazas, and Ivan Trujillo. This extended collaborative work explores the evolving nature of the body—how it ages, expands, and transforms. Inspired by the writings of philosopher Jean-Luc Nancy, the performance unfolds as a corporeal meditation on identity, form, and the limits of physical being. Each performer—including Gámez Rubio, Martha Rolón de la Peña (clarinet/saxophone), Iván Trujillo Luna (trumpet), and Wilfrido Terrazas (flute)—offers a solo improvisation before coming together in a final group performance that blends sound, movement, projection, and textile. The result is part concert, part ritual: a deeply felt and intimate encounter with the body—its beauty, its strangeness, and its constant transformation. Visit: https://www.projectblanksd.org/salty-series/#esther Project [BLANK] on Instagram and Facebook

Enjoy an unforgettable evening of ocean storytelling and sustainable seafood at Vistal. The night kicks off with tray-passed appetizers and an exclusive 10-minute screening of "Ghosts of the Pacific," a documentary by award-winning filmmaker Mike Raabe. Guests will also enjoy a live demo and Q&A with Raabe and Chula Seafood before indulging in a seasonal four-course dinner by Chef de Cuisine Fabian Aceves. Menu highlights include White Sea Bass Crudo, Bincho Grilled White Sea Bass with squid risotto, and Sourdough Crusted White Sea Bass Provencal, finished with a Tamai Farms Strawberry Pavlova. Vistal is a Smart Catch certified restaurant, committed to serving responsibly sourced seafood. Tickets are $95, reservations required. Vistal Bar + Restaurant on Facebook / Instagram

The dynamics of your purpose and career show up very clearly in the auric field. Building the spiritual power to manifest all that you are meant to do is key to your success. Join us and explore energy techniques to help fulfill your purpose and career potential whether you’re wishing to strengthen the work you are currently doing or looking to find a new purpose/career. Based on the bestselling book Change Your Aura, Change Your Life, discover: Unique ways career and purpose shows up energetically in the aura. Keys to generating more spiritual power to help reach your potential. How to work with the spiritual energy rays of guidance and inspiration to make better decisions and more effectively follow through on divine direction. How your career is part of your purpose in life. For more information on our metaphysical school, please visit Spiritual Arts Institute Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spiritual-keys-to-fulfilling-your-purpose-career-potential-tickets-1025007032627?aff=oddtdtcreator Spiritual Arts Institute on Instagram and Facebook

This is The House of Norway's Annual celebration of Constitution Day (like the US 4th of July). We have entertainment (Norwegian Fiddler and Southern California Damekor Choir), games, authentic Norwegian food (Waffles, Lefse and Pølse) for sale, surprises, and games for the children. Lots of fun! Come early, parking is limited. House of Norway on Instagram

One of the few tribute bands endorsed by Eric Clapton himself, Cream of Clapton brings together family, friends, and former bandmates for a powerful celebration of his legendary music. Featuring Clapton’s longtime bassist Nathan East, his son Noah East, Will Johns (Clapton’s nephew), and Clapton’s former bandmate Steve Ferrone, this special performance recreates Clapton’s iconic MTV Unplugged set — the groundbreaking 1992 album that reimagined his greatest hits, earned six Grammy Awards, and became one of the best-selling live albums of all time. Expect an intimate evening of acoustic favorites like "Layla," "Tears in Heaven," and "Old Love," all capturing the heart and soul of one of rock’s most celebrated artists. Cream of Clapton on Facebook / Instagram

The San Diego Fixit Clinic is hosting a SD Fixit Clinic in Chula Vista on May 31, 2025! 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. San Diego Fixit Clinic on Facebook / Instagram