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The Premiere of 89 CARSON JUNCTION ROAD A New Play Written and Directed by Michael Mizerany Featuring Performances by Jacob James, Shane Hennessey, Amy Oliverio, Kay McNellen and Kevin Phan Produced by Compulsion Dance & Theater. In the hell of combat, Army Rangers Archer and Hank found salvation in each other. But what kept them alive in the war, couldn't survive in peace. Hank fled. Archer couldn't let go. On Christmas Eve 2008, in a roadside diner in the Arizona desert, Archer tracks Hank down with a gun and a desperate need to be seen, to be remembered, to be loved the way he was when survival and desire were inseparable. Now, trapped with three innocent bystanders in 90-degree heat, their reckoning will transform everyone present 89 CARSON JUNCTION ROAD contains adult content including profanity, sexual situations, suicide and self harm, an extended scene of violence and gore. Compulsion Dance & Theatre on Facebook / Instagram

Ring in the New Year with the wonder and awe of SeaWorld San Diego on Dec. 31! After an unforgettable day of exciting shows, amazing animals, and thrilling rides, the park will transform at dusk into an electrifying celebration featuring dazzling lights and music. Starting at 5 p.m., enjoy a lively DJ at the Sky Tower area to keep the energy high until park close. Bring your family to experience a special New Year’s countdown and a spectacular fireworks show at 9 p.m.! Embrace our connection to the sea, marine life, and the world we share as we ring in the New Year, SeaWorld-style. DJ Dance Party at Skytower Lawn Dance the night away with DJ Perry! Celebrate the New Year with an electrifying mix of family-friendly hits, Top 40, and other beats! The party starts at 5 p.m., and you do not want to miss it! Champagne Pop-Up Bars Located at the SkyTower Lawn, Mimosa Bar, Electric Eel Bar, Arctic Bar, and Underwater Cantina. Get ready to raise a glass and toast to the new year! SeaWorld San Diego's New Year's Eve Family Bash Make SeaWorld San Diego’s New Year’s Eve Bash your family’s holiday tradition! Dance the night away with your favorite SeaWorld Character friends, and enjoy live entertainment, party hats, specialty cocktails and ice-cold beer for purchase, and a holiday inspired food menu all leading up to our 2025 New Year's Eve fireworks show with private fireworks viewing at 9pm. Complete with a champagne toast for adults and sparkling cider for the little ones, give 2025 a wondrous welcome at SeaWorld San Diego! See the park hours for specific times. SeaWorld San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Dates: November 22-30, December 6-7, 13-31, January 1-4 Firework Dates: December 6, 13, 20-31 (schedule subject to change - visit the website) The Jolliest Time of the Year: Experience the Holidays at LEGOLAND California where the entire Resort is bursting with holiday cheer. There is no better time to add a little LEGO® magic to your family vacation and build memories & traditions to last a lifetime. Rock around the giant LEGO tree to holiday tunes, Sing and dance at one of our seasonal shows, Take “elfies” with your favorite holiday LEGO characters, Enjoy festive, limited-time sweets and treats, And strike a pose at bricktacular LEGO photo spots, including the larger-than-life LEGO wreath and the BRAND-NEW LEGO Santa with his Sleigh and Reindeer!

Walk, jog or run! Join us on Harbor Dr. to celebrate MLK weekend in a healthy fashion with a scenic Embarcadero experience! This 5K Walk / Fun Run celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his dream to improve the equal participation of all in healthcare, education and workforce development. We're inspired to help move our community toward a more healthy way of living. What better way to do that than with the objective of completing a 5k. Bring your family and friends (human and furry) to the Embarcadero and get moving with us! See you at the starting line! We hope to inspire those who have never taken part in a 5K walk / run, to participate. This event promotes health, fitness, and a general sense of well-being through a fun and engaging manner. Visit: https://www.sandiegoalphas.com/

Join us on Harbor Drive for the 44th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade. This is one of the largest celebrations of its kind in the United States in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The parade is filled with dazzling floats, phenomenal High School Bands, Drill Teams, Colleges/Universities, Fraternities, Sororities, Churches, Peace and Youth organizations. This year's parade will feature a MLK 5k Walk/Fun Run and Festival. Come and join your community and help continue the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This event supports scholarship opportunities for the youth of San Diego.

Los Angeles Times calls Impro Theatre “Amazing! One of the funniest evenings in town, the troupe spins an entire play into comedy gold right before your eyes.” Starting with an audience suggestion and creating completely improvised, full-length plays in the styles of the world’s greatest writers, Impro Theatre a comic laugh out loud evening of theatre. They have performed all over the country. A holiday comedy inspired by the works of Charles Dickens. This is a Winter Holiday show built on vivid narration and rich characters inspired by the books of Charles Dickens, all of it improvised. Comic portraits, cruel melodrama and humane charity of heartbreaking tenderness explode onto the teeming streets of Victorian London. Coincidence, redemption and the spirit of Christmas drive the plot – as one might expect from a holiday show with Dickens in the title. In "Dickens UnScripted," the entire ensemble shares storytelling duties. As in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s classic production of "Nicholas Nickleby," any character can take over the narration at any time. The exciting difference is that no cast member knows in advance who will wind up a street urchin or doting aunt, sailor or jailer, judge or kindly chestnut-seller-who-turns-out-to-be-the-missing-heir-to-a-large-fortune. Inventive, surprising theatre where anything can happen is what does happen in "Dickens UnScripted." It is a show where keen imaginations steeped in Dickens and Christmas work feverishly to create theatre on the spot. The pace is swift, and the performers are pushed to the peak of their abilities as they attempt to juggle character, plot and staging all at once. "Dickens UnScripted" is a holiday treat that is never, ever the same story twice and gives fans of "A Christmas Carol" a whole new way to celebrate the season! Paul Rogan directs Amy Kidd, Gale Brennan, Leanna Dindal, Mike Rock, Paul Rogan, and Ryan Smith. Produced by Mike Rock, Sound by Tyler Weil, and Lights by Liam Sullivan. "Dickens Unscripted" will run December 1 & 2, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Tickets are $50 with discounts for students, military, and educators. Call 858-481-1055, or visit www.northcoastrep.org to purchase tickets. North Coast Repertory Theatre on Facebook / Instagram

Mission Valley invites the community to experience “Something Wicked” – a family-friendly celebration of the highly anticipated premiere of “Wicked: For Good!” taking place Friday, November 21, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the AMC Court. Guests can enjoy photo moments with Elphaba and Glinda and a live performance by Trinity Theatre Company, then stop by the Trinity Theatre booth to meet the talented cast and learn about upcoming shows. Music by DJ Sass and whimsical entertainment from the Bubble Pirate will keep the fun going throughout the event. The first 100 guests can create free pink and green slime at Slime Kitchen, with additional themed slime available for purchase. Visitors can stop by the Princess Project booth to support local teens through dress donations and volunteer opportunities, helping provide prom dresses and accessories to those who might not otherwise have them. They can also try their luck at the Plinko board for a chance to win “Wicked”-themed prizes from retailers. It’s a magical evening of creativity, music and community connection. As part of the celebration, Mission Valley encourages guests to share the warmth by donating new or gently worn coats to the ongoing One Warm Coat drive, benefiting local families in need this season. The Something Wicked event is free and open to the public; no pre-registration is required.

The holiday season can be especially tender when we are missing someone we love. This 2-hour interactive gathering offers gentle guidance, education, and ritual practices to help navigate grief during this time of year. Hosted by Wendy Kessler, Grief Guide, this is a time for us to come together and acknowledge that the holidays can present additional challenges for those who are grieving. Wendy will share practical ways to navigate the season and show us how knowledge, ritual and creativity can aid in the integration of grief. Together, we will: - Learn about the nature of grief and tools for navigating hard days - Explore the history and healing power of ritual - Create a personalized candle ritual scape to take home - Share in community conversation and connection The heart of our time will be the Five-Candle Ritual, a simple yet profound way to honor loved ones we miss. Each candle represents sorrow, courage, memories, love, and hope. Whether practiced in community or privately, this ritual can become a grounding tradition throughout the holidays and beyond. All supplies are included, and you’ll leave with a ritual candlescape, handouts, and practices you can return to at home. Feel free to bring-your-own special items that you'd like to include in your candlescape - a favorite container like a tray or basket, trinkets and mementos to personalize your creation. Come as you are, with your grief, your love, and your memories. Together, we’ll create space for light and hope. The Death Network: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Bressi Ranch Village Center, an open-air shopping center in the heart of the Bressi Ranch community in Carlsbad, California, invites the community to celebrate the season during its free “Ho-Ho-Ho-Down Holiday Workshop” event on Saturday, December 6th, from noon to 3 p.m. in the Bressi Ranch Park at the patio near Peet’s Coffee & Tea. The event features live country music, line dancing, wreath making, a hot cocoa bar, personalized bandanas, and free Santa photos (craft supplies and cocoa are while supplies last). This event is free of charge and open to the public; no pre-registration is required. For more information, visit https://bressiranchvillagecenter.com. WHEN: Saturday, December 6: Noon – 3 p.m.

A panel at UC San Diego will highlight the experiences of Palestinian American students with close connections to Gaza. And, how their families were impacted by war and displacement.