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Find unique and personal gifts at the SDAG Annual Holiday Bazaar featuring 30 talented artists. The San Dieguito Art Guild presents its 12th annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive (corner of Encinitas Blvd and Balour), Encinitas. The Guild is a 200-member all-volunteer nonprofit organization that operates the Off Track Gallery located in the Lumberyard Shopping Center in Encinitas. The Guild does incredible work in promoting and supporting local artists in the Encinitas area. Karen Fidel, one of the event organizers, says, “This event gives local artists a venue to offer their hand-made items to the public. Our customers are presented with unique and original creations directly from the artists themselves, which adds a personal touch to each purchase.” Linda Melvin, a local artist and member of the San Dieguito Art Guild, shares her excitement about the Holiday Bazaar, saying, “I look forward to this event every year. It’s a great opportunity for artists like me to showcase our work and connect with the community. It’s a win-win situation for everyone involved.” There will be a Silent Auction of artworks donated by the participating artists. Grace Swanson, gourd artist says, “Our artwork is special because it is from all local artists and often of local scenes. Our Bazaar features really special deals on silent auction items where the proceeds help support our Off Track Gallery.” Each of the participating artists have a real passion for their craft and it shows. If you are looking for a unique gift or just decide to treat yourself, this Bazaar is the place you will find it. Come enjoy yummy treats, a silent auction, and art for sale by artists: paintings, jewelry, photography, glass, ceramics, mosaics, fiber art, gourd art, cards, prints, journals, holiday napkins, table runners, wall hangings, and more. Be sure to stop by the T.E.R.i booth filled with delightful artwork produced by their clients. The T.E.R.i Fine Arts Program fosters a positive impact by creating an inclusive space where individuals with disabilities can thrive and develop their artistic abilities. The first 100 customers who purchase $100 or more from the Bazaar artists will get a free small rooted succulent. Don’t miss out on this unique shopping experience and the chance to support local artists in your community. Admission to the Bazaar is free and there is ample free parking. For more information go to SanDieguitoArtGuild.com, call 760-942-3636, or contact pr@sandieguitoartguild.com.

A recent disruption at An Enemy of the People on Broadway by Extinction Rebellion shows a new approach to climate change activism.

Sparks Gallery is pleased to show new work by bi-coastal artist Monty Montgomery in his solo exhibition, “Intersection”. Profoundly affected by his upbringing in the rural woods of Virginia’s countryside, Monty Montgomery’s work has always been informed by his visceral and emotional reactions to everyday experiences, such as exploring nature, or trekking city streets. His distinctive artistic voice was shaped in his teen years, when he began expressing his perception of the external world in bright geometric abstraction. His characteristic style emerged as a result of distilling sensory input through the lens of urban and natural landscapes. Using color theory, mathematics, and intuition, he attempts to harmonize the collision of these elements into something beautiful and cohesive. Montgomery uses his innate intuition for color and object relationships to connect with the viewer, sharing his artistic vision through a “visual-emotional language”, as he calls it. His interpretation of everyday scenes is often surprising, as the end results look vastly different than their real world counterparts. This unique perspective grants Montgomery both strength and vulnerability in his art practice. For more information visit: sparksgallery.com Stay Connected on Facebook / Instagram

Explore the sense of touch through artworks that generate a sensory experience, and consider how these works exist within the confines of an art museum where touch is not encouraged. Then, we will guide you through creating a tactile piece and learn the basics of casting. We will draw inspiration from Kelly Akashi’s "Cultivator" (2021), which highlights her interest in fluid, impressionable materials and old-world craft techniques, and Robert Irwin’s "1°2°3°4°" (1997), which uniquely engages many senses at once. "Reflections" is an art-making workshop series designed to serve adults 55 and older. Session 4: December 1 & December 8 In this workshop series participants will explore how ideas about the body integrate into contemporary art. Through close looking, we will engage with artworks where the body is present, and where its notable absence invokes the body. Each workshop will include an investigation of contemporary art-making techniques and materials. No prior art experience is required. Transportation will be provided, if required. Participants may join one session (two days) or more!

Coronado Public Library and the Friends of Coronado Public Library, in partnership with Warwick's bookstore and the San Diego Writers Festival, present married authors Neal Allen and Anne Lamott discussing the new book Better Days in conversation with Marni Freedman. This event takes place at the Coronado Performing Arts Center at Coronado High School, located at 650 D Avenue in Coronado. This event is a fundraiser for the Friends of the Coronado Public Library. Check-In opens at 5:45 p.m. Please print out your tickets. Seating is first-come, first served. Books will be distributed the evening of the event at check-in to "With Book" Ticketholders. Neal and Anne will sign books after the discussion. The Performing Arts Center is directly behind the Coronado Public Library. You can view a parking map here. The two lots marked “school parking lots (for select events only)” will be available. Please call the Warwick's Book Department at 858-454-0347 for more information or visit: warwicks.com

It’s the spooky season and the City of San Diego is inviting kids of all ages to enjoy fun, seasonal activities in the spirit of Halloween. Fall Festival events are planned at multiple recreation centers and parks throughout the city and promise a spooktacular time. Activities include costume contests, outdoor movies, carnivals and lots of candy. Events are free to attend and scheduled nearly every day leading up to Oct. 31. Location: Palisades Plaza in Balboa Park

The Festival will showcase more than 100 films through Sunday, Oct. 8.

Whitney Houston’s musical legacy is brought to life in this critically acclaimed tribute show described as “mind-blowingly spot on” This two-hour production will fill you with joy, nostalgia and wonderment as it takes you on a heartfelt journey through Houston’s greatest hits including "I Will Always Love You," "I Wanna Dance With Somebody," "How Will I Know," "One Moment in Time," "I Have Nothing," "Run to You," "Didn’t We Almost Have It All," "Greatest Love of All," "I’m Every Woman," "Queen of the Night," "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)," "Million Dollar Bill" and more. The Greatest Love of All has wowed audiences across the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, and continues to gather glowing reviews worldwide. Be stunned by the breathtaking vocals of Belinda Davids—a RiSA chart-topping artist in her home country of South Africa – who has performed alongside the likes of Keri Hilson, Keyshia Cole and Monica and featured on Fox TV’s ‘Showtime at the Apollo’ and BBC1 TV’s "Even Better Than the Real Thing." With the accompaniment of a live band, backing vocalists and choreographed dancers, plus state-of-the-art sound, lighting, vision and theatrical effects, this is a beautifully crafted tribute to one of the world’s most revered singers. This special once-in-a-lifetime concert event will leave audiences wanting more and talking about it for years to come. Don’t miss the chance to experience it for yourself. *Not associated with the Estate of Whitney Houston.

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we are highlighting Latino artists and creators in the community. Plus, a new exhibit pays tribute to San Diego’s hip-hop movement.

Filterworld author Kyle Chayka examines the algorithms that dictate what we watch, read and listen to. He argues that machine-guided curation makes us docile consumers.