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Celebrate the start of the holiday season at Parkway Plaza’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 21 from 5-7 p.m.! This free, magical event welcomes Santa Claus during his grand arrival, joined by surprise visitors, including a certain green holiday grump! Enjoy an evening of festive entertainment and family-friendly activities. Experience live performances from Marinelli’s Circus and Dance & Arts Studios, plus crafts with El Cajon Parks & Recreation, balloon twisting, face painting, and giveaways. Then gather for the main event and watch the lighting of Parkway Plaza’s dazzling Christmas Tree, officially marking the beginning of a magical holiday season in El Cajon! RSVP now to reserve your spot. Visit: https://visitparkwayplaza.com/holiday/ Parkway Plaza on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate the joy of Christmas with the premiere of John-Luke Addison's new work, "Christmas Cantata," featuring choir, soloists, orchestra, and piano. Visit: https://www.stbartsmusic.org/

Leapin' lizards! America's most beloved musical "Annie" will once again be presented at the Historic Star Theatre in downtown Oceanside, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classical musical about never giving up hope. Boasting one of Broadway's most memorable scores, including "It's a Hard Knock Life", "Easy Street", "Never Fully Dressed without a Smile", and the ever-optimistic "Tomorrow", Annie is a delightful theatrical experience for the entire family! The Star Theatre on Facebook / Instagram

We’re Popping Up in San Diego! Shop Our Pop-Up Store Ready to take your Halara obsession offline? Shop Our San Diego Pop-Up 4465 La Jolla Village Dr, Ste H3, San Diego, CA 92122 (Westfield UTC — next to Tiffany & Co.) Nov. 21 – Dec. 14 Register now and present your ticket in-store to get a free waist bag and a $10 gift card. Limited to 100 portions per day, first come, first served. 11/21–11/23 | Grand Opening Early Bird Perks Join us opening weekend (Nov 21–23) for a Grand Opening Giveaway. The first 100 visitors will receive a FREE Gift Bundle containing an exclusive Tote Bag, Sock Set, and $20 Voucher. Visitors 101–200 will get the opportunity to enter our Special Raffle for more surprises! Opening hours 11/21-11/26 Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. 11/27 Thanksgiving Day Closed 11/28 Black Friday 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. 11/29-12/13 Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. 12/14 Sunday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Shop, connect, and celebrate with us in sunny San Diego Halara on Instagram / Facebook

The Holidays are here! So time to play the music and light the lights! Join Musical Theatre Composer & Performer Tyler Tafolla and some of SoCal’s most sensational, Muppetational performers & puppeteers as they celebrate the Holidays and the work of Jim Henson. In this one night only concert at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater (217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA), you’ll hear those classic Holiday songs you know & love from "The Muppets," "Sesame Street" and many more! It will be a night of holiday cheer, laughter and of course, puppets! An evening you won’t forget! Featuring performances from Shaun Conde, Gio Aparicio & Cameron Blankenship. As well as a virtual performance from Jordan Brownlee. Guests are encouraged to come in as Christmas-y and as Muppet-y attire and bring their own puppets! It’s gonna be a night you don’t want to miss! See you there! Wocka Wocka! Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

Join us on Saturday night, December 13, from 6–10 p.m. at Distinction Gallery in Escondido, California, for the opening reception of “Besties and Beasties,” a solo exhibit of new works by celebrated sculptor Valency Genis. Genis’ whimsical sculptures of creatures continue to delight art lovers, her strange and endearing works are sought by collectors all over the world. For more than 20 years, Distinction Gallery has been a beacon of the Southern California art scene, specializing in representational painting—ranging from surrealism and realism to figurative works. Guests aged 21 and over can also enjoy drinks available for purchase from Last Spot Bar during the event. Last Spot Bar has a curated selection of wine, beer, sake, cider and non-alcoholic options. The rest of the gallery will be open for view during the reception and guests are welcome to explore exhibits. Distinction Gallery, 317 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025 Valency Genis on Facebook / Instagram Distinction Gallery on Facebook

When a young boy decides to run away from home with his beloved pet duck Mr. Quack Quack, the two find themselves lost in a strange world filled with singing anthropomorphic blue apes and cannibal crocodiles, deadly booby traps, and psychedelic hellscapes. Shot in Malaysia by veteran sexploitation filmmaker Donn Greer (101 ACTS OF LOVE), THE RARE BLUE APES OF CANNIBAL ISLE is a singularly bizarre “kid’s film” that’s ready to inspire nightmares yet again after being lost for nearly 50 years. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is more than simply putting flowers in a container. It is a disciplined art form that breathes life into each composition, harmonizing the elements of nature and humanity. Learn to create these stunning pieces of art that intertwine Japanese culture and the changing of the seasons. By end of the semester, you will have learned to design beautiful and professional looking arrangements for both everyday and special occasions. This class is free and open to the public. Contact Prof. Takeya at mtakeya@sdccd.edu for more information and to register. Audience: Adults, Seniors Location: Community Room Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/ikebana-floral-design-468767

Presented as part of AMONG FRIENDS – UNTER FREUNDEN, a campaign of the Goethe-Institut USA to celebrate and strengthen transatlantic friendship. Summer 1990, Halberstadt, East Germany: The Berlin Wall has fallen, and the country is filled with uncertainty over what lies ahead. In a major step toward reunification, East German Marks can be exchanged for West German ones at a rate of two to one, giving citizens mere days to exchange their currency before the old bank notes become worthless. When three friends, Maren (Sandra Hüller), Robert (Max Riemelt), and Volker (Ronald Zehrfeld), stumble upon the vault near Halberstadt, where the old notes are being stored, they stuff their backpacks full of cash and hatch an intricate plan to put the soon-to-be worthless money into circulation. The group’s plan seems fool-proof until notes that never existed in the GDR begin to circulate. Writer-director Natja Brunckhorst spins the real events behind the “treasure of Halberstadt” into a crowd-pleasing tragicomedy adventure blending comedy, reflections on friendship, societal resilience, and community. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

Need a last-minute holiday gift? Paint a portrait of your furry friend and deck it out with pom poms, collage paper, foam stickers, and festive flair! All proceeds directly support ArtReach Studio Programs, bringing free and low-cost art opportunities to kids across San Diego. Make art, celebrate your furry friends, and help spark creativity in our community! $75 (drinks included) 6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Doors open 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.: Workshop Visit: https://www.hisawyer.com/artreach/schedules/activity-set/1693156?day=2025-12-19&view=cal&source=activity-schedule ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook