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The Witches' Tower is a small, mysterious structure at Presidio Park. It has a curious history, but more importantly, it's the (outdoor) site of a string of multi-genre performances curated by Matraca Tapes and Burn All Books this Saturday afternoon. Washington-based interdisciplinary artist Max Nordile will play a solo saxophone set, as will local Ryan Ebaugh. Other performances and literary readings will feature Nick Bernal, Max Turner Oestreicher, Reoh Dail Dirt and the Vesper Bridges Trio. Expect weirdness and genuine creativity. Details: 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7. Witches' Tower, 2752 Presidio Dr., Presidio Park. Free/donation based. Related links: Burn All Books on Instagram Matraca Tapes on Instagram

The windows, titled "Now and Forever," were created by artist Kerry James Marshall. They show a group of protesters holding up large signs that read "Fairness" and "No Foul Play."

Le Salon de Musiques will host their first performance of the new year on Sunday afternoon at the La Jolla Woman's Club. Founded in Los Angeles in 2010 by François Chouchan and transplanted to La Jolla in 2021, Le Salon de Musiques is a "stage-free" concert series. The intimacy of the space sets musicians and audiences on the same level, and pre- and post-show discussions and receptions allow guests, musicologists and performers to get to know the works. They'll perform Franz Schubert's "Winterreise," an expansive song cycle for baritone voice and piano that spends much of its time in minor keys, with stories of wintry loneliness, heartbreak, despair and dreams. Program: F. Schubert: "Winterreise" for baritone and piano, Op. 89. Performers: Matthew Worth, baritone François Chouchan, piano —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS Related links: Le Salon de Musiques information

Starting in January 2023, UC San Diego Park & Market's Intersections events offer new, diverse takes on traditional idea and forms in a variety of disciplines, from artistic performances to educational lectures. Upcoming Intersections events include a concert series curated and hosted in partnership with leading ethnographer-artist Yale Strom at The Guggenheim Theatre at UC San Diego Park & Market, located in downtown San Diego’s East Village. Scheduled Intersections Concerts in 2023: January 27, 2023, 7 p.m., The Guggenheim Theatre, UC San Diego Park & Market: “6 & 88 featuring Irving Flores, Tina Chong & Joshua White” World-renowned San Diego pianists Irving Flores, Tina Chong & Joshua White, who have never performed together before, will share the stage for an exploration of the piano through jazz, Latin and classical music. Get tickets here. Yale Strom will host and conduct a Q&A with the artists after their performances. February 16, 2023, 7 p.m., The Guggenheim Theatre, UC San Diego Park & Market: “Samir Chatterjee Trio” Samir Chatterjee, a virtuoso tabla player, will perform Indian classical music with his trio, featuring Paul Livingstone on sitar and Suman Laha on other Indian stringed instruments. Get tickets here. Yale Strom will host and conduct a Q&A with the trio after their performance. March 10, 2023, 7 p.m., The Guggenheim Theatre, UC San Diego Park & Market: “Spain and Beyond: Adam Del Monte, Guitarist Extraordinaire” Billed as one of the leading flamenco and classical guitarists of his generation, Adam Del Monte will perform a selection of flamenco and classical guitar pieces, in addition to his own compositions. Get tickets here. Yale Strom will host and conduct a Q&A with Mr. Del Monte after his performance. April 12, 2023, 7 p.m., The Guggenheim Theatre, UC San Diego Park & Market: “Gilbert Castellanos Quintet” Guadalajara-born and San Diego-based jazz trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos will give the audience a grand tour of jazz a’la John Coltrane. Get tickets here. Yale Strom will host and conduct a Q&A with Gilbert after his performance.

Join in stirring the communal story pot for the New Year with members of Storytellers of San Diego! This is the time to stir your soul with stories of levity and gravity with members of Storytellers of San Diego, Jim Dieckmann, JT Moring with guitar, Mindy Donner and more. Expect folkloric, personal and literary stories--told Moth-style--no notes Enjoy delicious, hot java in an eclectic setting. Suited for ages 12 and up. For more information visit site! Follow on Facebook!

The Green Living Tour is a one-hour tour that showcases sustainability in action at Solana Center for Environmental Innovation's home base in Encinitas. On the tour, our knowledgeable Eco Team docents will walk you through our worm bins, greywater systems, innovative compost projects, tool lending library, water-wise garden, and more simply, DIY, climate-friendly solutions. Find inspiration for your at-home sustainability projects, learn more about Solana Center and our programs, and meet other eco-stewards in your neighborhood! If you are interested in buying composting supplies or borrowing tools, our store and lending shed will be open. If you wish to make a purchase after the tour, we encourage you to buy your items online beforehand to ensure we will have the items in stock. We also encourage you to bring your e-waste to drop off! The tour is free with a $12 suggested donation. For individuals and groups of six or less, please sign up at solanacenter.org/events/ to reserve your spot. Space is limited. For groups of more than six, email volunteer@solanacenter.org to set up a private tour for a nominal fee.

Join Bach Collegium San Diego for J.S. Bach’s vivid musical account of Christ's passion, which combines a striking drama and devotion forming a pinnacle of the vocal works composed for the Leipzig churches. Bach's St. Matthew Passion was written for the Good Friday Vespers service of 1727 at the St Thomas' Church Leipzig and brings together relevant themes of betrayal, judgment, death, and love as expressed through St. Matthew's Gospel and Bach's librettist Picander. Soloists include Aaron Sheehan, Evangelist; Clara Rottsolk, Soprano; Estelí Gomez, Soprano; Virginia Warnken, Mezzo-Soprano; Jay Carter, Countertenor; Paul Max Tipton (Christus), Bass-Baritone; Enrico Lagasca (Pilatus), Bass-Baritone. 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. Locations: Friday, March 24, 2023, 7:00 p.m. | All Souls Episcopal Church 1475 Catalina Blvd., San Diego, CA 92107 Saturday, March 25, 2023, 7:00 p.m. | Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church 3459 Manchester Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007