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Please join KPBS and our partners for a special live virtual event with Olivia Abtahi, author of our 2025 One Book, One San Diego kids' selection, "The Interpreter." The event will be live for students attending at Taft Middle School and livestreamed for broad virtual participation. An open Q&A session, specifically designed for our student audience, will follow a brief introduction by the author. Classrooms, educators, students and their friends and families are all welcome! REGISTER: https://onebookvirtualkidsevent2025.eventbrite.com

This December, get into the holiday spirit with our festive Gingerbread House Display at the Bahia Resort Hotel, crafted by the talented Bahia Team. Visit the hotel lobby to admire the creations and cast your vote for the winner! Visit: https://www.bahiahotel.com/holiday-activities Bahia Resort Hotel on Instagram and Facebook

All aboard for the Jingle Belle Family Cruise featuring Santa – a San Diego holiday tradition on Mission Bay! Delight in the sounds of cheerful Christmas carolers and visit the cash bar for fresh-baked cookies and seasonal sips. Little ones can dive into interactive holiday crafts, while the whole family captures the magic with a special photo alongside Santa himself. This merry cruise is the perfect way to create lasting memories together. A portion of the event's proceeds benefits Mama's Kitchen, a San Diego nonprofit that provides medically tailored meals to individuals and families vulnerable to malnutrition due to critical illness. Visit: https://www.bahiahotel.com/event/jingle-belle-cruise Bahia Resort Hotel on Instagram and Facebook

OTC at the Brooks presents a special screening of It’s a Wonderful Life on Sunday, December 21st at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater (217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA)! Wear a holiday sweater and get a FREE hot chocolate! For all ages. Movie Description: A classic that continues to inspire and move viewers. When despair brings George Bailey to the brink, an angel shows him how one life can touch so many others. Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed star in this special Christmas film. Rated PG. Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

The team dives deep into the story behind the enigmatic case of Juan Castillo Morales, also known as Juan Soldado.

Join us for Winter MKT, a daytime vendor market in partnership with Part Time Lover, In Sheep's Clothing, and We Share Records. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) is thrilled to announce the return of Winter MKT, a vibrant fusion of music and merchandise taking place on Sunday, December 14, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This curated selection of vendors from Southern California and the bi-national region will showcase the best in gifting for the winter season. All attendees will also receive free admission to the museum as it takes place on their Free Second Sunday. In addition to Japanese-themed records, food, drinks and goods, the event will feature a book signing with local artist Perry Vasquez from 2-3 p.m. According to Vasquez, “'25 Palm Trees in Paradise,' is a book that is not a book about a tree that is not a tree.” Its pages offer the viewer a survey of Vásquez’s “burning palm tree” paintings, created over the last ten years, that explore the palm’s many moods and manifestations. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Trinity Theatre Company is thrilled to announce their Grown Up Stage’s production of "IFs (Imaginary Friends)" by Thomas J. Misuraca running from November 28th - December 14th. The production is directed by Mia Spencer. "IFs (Imaginary Friends)" runs at Trinity’s Mission Valley location in the Mission Valley Mall. To learn more or purchase tickets https://trinityttc.org/current-productions/ Synopsis: Imaginary friend, Pippin, has been released from service by the child who created her. She laments with her other recently released imaginary friends, knowing unless something changes, they’ll cease to exist. When their peer Dab, confesses that he’s been hanging out with an older woman who can see him, the others want to meet her. Bea ends up only able to see Pippin, but introduces them to some of her senior friends, and all but one imaginary friend now have real friends once again. But dealing with older friends has its challenges. Bea’s daughter, Jenna, is overly concerned for her mother. Even more so after Bea breaks her hip while “playing” with her friends. As Bea’s health continues to decline, her friends must fight for their rights as older folks. Trinity Theatre Artistic Director, Sean Boyd shared “We are big fans of Thomas Miscuraca’s work at Trinity Theatre Company and have shared a number of his pieces over the years including 'The Stark Truth of Humanity' and 'A Good Game.' In April of this year - we presented a staged reading of 'IFs (Imaginary Friends)' in our third annual New Works Festival. This wonderfully heartfelt and moving piece was so strong and well received - that we wanted to see it really on its feet - and programmed it into our season. It is thrilling to be a part of the trajectory of the development of exciting new work. We look forward to sharing 'IFs (Imaginary Friends)' with our community.” Playwright Thomas J. Miscuraca added "'IFs (Imaginary Friends)' holds a special place in my heart because it's about the older generation using their imagination to tap into their youth. I hope it reminds everybody of the importance of play and make-believe no matter what the age on their driver's license says. You're never too mature to act immature." The Cast of IFs (Imaginary Friends): Galardriel Bessette Pippin Jo Darlene Reardon Bea Lance Pate John/Doctor/Brad Mary Friedel Veronica Sean Libiran Dab Steve Fitzgerald Herman Ali Impey Jenna Tara Romanczyk Mimi Creative Team of IFs (Imaginary Friends) Executive Artistic Director - Sean Boyd Director - Mia Spencer Stage Manager - Vivian White Scenic Designer - Kayla Brunell Lighting Designer - Mashun Tucker Costume Designer - Brenna Maeinschein Sound Designer - Ash Floyd Creative Team of IFs (Imaginary Friends): Executive Artistic Director - Sean Boyd Director - Mia Spencer Stage Manager - Vivian White Scenic Designer - Kayla Brunell Lighting Designer - Mashun Tucker Costume Designer - Brenna Maeinschein Sound Designer - Ash Floyd Visit: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=304155 Trinity Theater Co. on Instagram and Facebook

The La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival is a cherished annual celebration that brings the community together for a full day of festive entertainment, family-friendly activities, and holiday spirit. The event features the beloved La Jolla Christmas Parade, showcasing marching bands, creative floats, equestrian units, vintage vehicles, canine groups, community leaders, and local schools and service organizations. The Holiday Festival surrounds the parade with activities offered in two locations. Santa’s Workshop on Wall Street (1008 Wall Street in front of the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library) provides hands-on arts and crafts, educational exhibits including robotics and coding demonstrations, and pre-parade visits with Santa. Santa’s Village at the La Jolla Recreation Center (615 Prospect Street) continues the celebration with games, live music, inflatable attractions, pony rides, face painting, and post-parade Santa visits. Admission is free, and families may reserve complimentary Santa visit time slots in advance on our website: www.ljparade.com We invite the entire community to join us for a joyful and memorable holiday tradition in the heart of La Jolla. La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival on Instagram

Mission Valley is hosting a Small Business Saturday Holiday Showcase on Saturday, Nov. 29, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. throughout the center. The event kicks off with a festive Santa’s Arrival Celebration at 10 a.m. featuring crafts (while supplies last), face painting and special appearances by beloved characters – including holiday favorites like Elf on the Shelf and Frosty the Snowman. The Showcase features a full day of local shopping and seasonal cheer. Guests can stroll through the Festive Farmers Market filled with locally sourced foods, evergreens and holiday goods from regional makers and farmers as well as an inspirational display from furniture store Greathouse. From noon to 5 p.m., visitors can stop by the Savor the Season Tasting Stations to sample delicious bites from Mission Valley’s favorite eateries, including NOVO Brazil Brewing, Mendocino Farms, Pesto Italian Craft Kitchen, sweetgreen, Mitri’s Delights and Havana Grill. Guests seeking distinctive, handcrafted gifts can browse the Hand-Made Holiday Boutique for unique items for everyone on their list. And at the Very Merry Showcase, attendees are invited to gather around the center’s tree (in the Nordstrom Rack Court, near Santa’s cabin) for live holiday music, keeping the energy high and the holiday joy flowing all day long. While at the center, families are encouraged to donate new or gently worn coats to benefit local families through the One Warm Coat initiative; coat donations can be made at the kiosk outside Footlocker and Tilly’s. Visitors may also enjoy the other festive holiday happenings at the center, including photos with Santa for pets and people in Santa’s beautifully decorated cabin in the Nordstrom Rack Court (across from Tender Greens).

You’re invited to join Wildlife Jewels for a special Wildlife Walk at La Jolla Cove in honor of Wildlife Conservation Day! Together, we’ll explore the breathtaking coastline, observe majestic wildlife, and learn how we can help protect the sea lions, seals, pelicans, cormorants, gulls, and other coastal wildlife who call the La Jolla shoreline home. This guided walk is powered by Wildlife Jewels’ EYES initiative—a proactive program dedicated to inspiring and empowering action to protect our local coastal and marine life. The experience offers a unique opportunity to see La Jolla’s iconic wildlife through the lens of conservation, field observations, and wildlife stewardship. Wildlife Jewels on Facebook / Instagram