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A free 20min breakfast lecture series for our creative community. Join us for coffee, donuts, and inspiration every last Friday of the month. Mashonda Tifrere is a trailblazing force in international art and activism, sparking transformation with unparalleled vision. As the Founder of ArtLeadHer and Art Genesis, sustainable platforms empowering women artists and nurturing emerging and established talents, she has curated over 50 exhibitions since 2016. Her visionary programming showcases luminaries like Kennedy Yanko, Swoon, Derrick Adams and Bisa Butler. A notable alumna of Christie’s Education Art Business program, Mashonda skillfully merges her passions for music, art, and entrepreneurship. She has fostered impactful collaborations with initiatives like Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD and Gucci’s Chime for Change, as well as esteemed institutions such as The Whitney Museum and PAMM. Additionally, she has curated exhibitions for galleries and art fairs across the globe. In 2024, she expanded her impact with Inscape, a mindfulness audio tour for the Stuart Collection at UC San Diego, where her spoken-word reflections pair with site-specific sculptures to inspire contemplation and connection for students, visitors, and communities seeking renewal. As the author of the 2018 Penguin Random House book, "Blend: The Secret to Co-Parenting and Creating a Balanced Family", Mashonda champions harmony and growth across disciplines. Celebrated in Forbes, The New York Times, Cultured Mag, Artnet, Whitewall, and Artsy, she continues to shape culture and community as a creative catalyst and advocate for change. Visit: https://creativemornings.com/talks/mashonda-tifrere-on-soft CreativeMornings San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

The World Series of Armwrestling Finals is coming to San Diego Harley-Davidson in the Bay Ho neighborhood for an action-packed day of strength, strategy, and community. This free, family-friendly event brings together top professional and amateur armwrestlers from across the U.S. and Mexico — including over 30 Mexican competitors traveling to San Diego to battle for the championship title. Fans can enjoy live matches, food available for purchase, and the excitement of being part of a televised event. The tournament will be livestreamed on Rayd8.tv and recorded for ESPN. Come experience the energy, intensity, and sportsmanship that make armwrestling one of the most electrifying sports today! World Series of Armwrestling on Facebook / Instagram

Come & build racetracks then let’s race! Feel free to bring your own race cars and join the fun! Registration is encouraged for this event. Registration will close on October 14, 2025 @ 4 p.m. Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/hotwheel-wednesdays-483220

Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O | Athenaeum Jazz Athenaeum Music & Arts Library 1008 Wall Street, La Jolla, CA 92037 Friday, December 5 7:30 p.m. *AT THE ATHENAEUM MUSIC & ARTS LIBRARY* The fall series concludes on Friday, December 5, with "Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O." Described as “An ambassador of good feeling” (New York Times), drummer Matt Wilson is one of the most in-demand musicians in jazz. He presents this joyous trio project celebrating the holiday season with his own characteristically humorous and at times eccentric sendups of holiday classics. The band, now in its 25th year, features sax virtuoso Jeff Lederer and bassist Paul Sikivie. Wilson’s greatest gift is his knack for invention and the unbridled sense of fun he brings to the bandstand—a perfect combination for the holiday season. As The New York Times remarked, “Wonder and innocence, gaudiness and cheer: can it be any surprise that the jazz drummer Matt Wilson thrives around the holidays?” Wilson’s last Athenaeum appearance was in 2020 with his Honey & Salt quintet celebrating the work of American poet Carl Sandburg, a project for which he received the Jazz Journalists Association’s designation as Jazz Artist of the Year. JazzTimes wrote, “There are a few more emphatically dazzling drummers working today, but almost nobody in Wilson’s peer group with a broader grasp of jazz or a more natural sense of time, or a stronger signature as a bandleader, or more goodwill among his fellow players.” Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

Observe an acid-base chemical reaction, as you make decorative paper apples using baking soda and vinegar paint. For ages 5 and up. Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/stem-crafternoon-421714

Storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers! All Ages are welcome to join us for a fun and educational storytime featuring songs, lullabies, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and picture books. Remember, storytime (reading) is important for brain development of little ones. It's never too early for early literacy; these foundational skills are the building blocks for learning to read and write! Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/pajama-storytime-478751

Back by popular demand! UC San Diego’s engaging and informative Privacy 101 Seminar is back in person! Please join Chief Privacy Officer Pegah Parsi for a special hybrid session on privacy. In this lively and interactive session, we’ll cover: - Why privacy matters to our personhood, rights, and society - How today’s data practices and the landscape of privacy laws are shaping our world - Simple ways to begin addressing privacy issues in your work and daily life This session is ideal for anyone who works with personal data, IT professionals, managers, researchers, and any students, faculty, or staff – or anyone with an interest in privacy! Come further your understanding of one of today’s most important topics! Please visit https://calendar.ucsd.edu/event/privacy-101-workshop-hybrid for registration information. Registration will close on 11/2/25 at 5 p.m. Please contact ucsdprivacy@ucsd.edu for more information.

Journal Jam at the Library is every second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m.! Dive into the fun world of journaling with us! Use your creativity to journal about whatever you want! Make it a planner, a habit tracker, or a reading tracker/journal! Journal supplies will be provided. Program is best for teens and adults. This program is made possible by the Friends of the North Park Library! Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/journal-jam-454751

A fun night of women-led stand up comedy! Created by veteran comedian Lisa Sundstedt in 1995, Pretty Funny Women is the longest running all female stand up show in the world. PFW currently plays at the La Jolla Comedy Store every last Wednesday of the month and features a totally different line up of hysterical women each show. The show always closes with a seasoned headliner while also featuring the hottest up and coming comics from around the country. Some of the biggest names in comedy who have performed on past PFW shows are Chelsea Handler, Atsuko Okatsuka, Tig Notaro, Tiffany Haddish, Wendy Liebman, Maria Bamford, Sherri Shepherd, Natasha Leggero, Vicki Barbolak and Margaret Cho. You never know who you will see on any given night but the show is guaranteed to deliver top notch performances and non stop laughs. See you there! www.prettyfunnywomen.com - 21+ with valid ID - 2 drink min per person - Seating is first come, first serve - NO Refunds - NO heckling - NO Luggage or Backpacks inside - NO Outside Food or Beverages Pretty Funny Women on Instagram

Join Ms. Lynn for a bilingual Vietnamese and English picture book storytime, followed by a craft program. The program is for children ages 4-8 years-old. Craft supplies provided. Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/bilingual-vietnameseenglish-storytime-475840