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At one shelter, kennels are hosed down with dogs inside them and the vast majority of dogs do not have beds, leaving them to sleep on concrete floors.

Tiki Oasis Celebrates its 25th Anniversary! Tiki Oasis is a family run five-night, four-day live music Polynesian Pop Mid-Century Centric event, featuring live music, art exhibits, educational seminars, fashion shows, sunset dinners, a bustling Tiki Marketplace with over 150 vendors, LGBT meetups, tropical cocktails curated by top mixologists, wedding options, dance, pool parties, caftan meetups, costumed pup parade, a 1960s music party, and more! Tiki Oasis is the original and largest Tiki event in the entire world. Tiki Oasis prides itself on being all-inclusive; everyone is welcome to join the fun! At Tiki Oasis, we make a concerted effort to ensure all our attendees feel valued, safe, and free to be their most authentic selves. We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion and respect, as reflected in Tiki Oasis’ Diversity & Inclusion Council, LGBTiki Meet-Up, and Melanted Tiki Meetup. Tickets can be purchased on line - seminar tickets can be purchased ala carte - the art show and marketplace, among other events before 4 p.m., are free and open to the public. Tiki Oasis on Facebook / Instagram

As seen on local news CBS8, Fox5, The Localist SD and KUSI, join San Diego's fav thrifting women's event! At "Sip & Style" guests are welcomed into a chic, social setting where you can mingle, enjoy refreshments and fill a bag selecting from thousands of curated "like new" clothing, shoes and accessories. Your ticket includes your bag of "new to you" treasures and a drink of your choice with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available. Join Positive Phee's circular fashion movement! Positive Phee on Facebook / Instagram

Breathe in the sea air at Culture Brewing Solano this December as Caitlin from Grainbakers leads a spent grain breadmaking class and Tony hosts a VIP talk amid craft beer, coastal light, and creative energy. At the close of the brewer’s day, we will use the brewery's fresh spent grain to make beautiful whole-grain artisan bread. Guests will make the Grainbakers Spent Grain Artisan Bread Dough. Once created, you can customize your bread by adding various flavors from our spice selection.* This class will have many selections, including: - Dark Chocolate & Cherry - Cheddar, Jalapeño & Bacon - UBE Cardamon and Spice (Purple Sweet Potato) - Honey Sea Salted Whole Wheat - Rosemary and Sea Salt - Cinnamon Raisin - Holiday Fruit & Nuts - Cranberry Orange Walnut** - Cardamom & Raisin - Cheddar, Jalapño & Bacon Class includes: - Lecture and hands-on instruction to make artisan spent grain baked bread - Recipe and instruction guide. - Super fun mixing session to make your dough - One bread in its first rise, ready to bake at home - Extra spent grain for your freezer and recipes to make more bread - A beer token for your first pint! VIP / FAQ: You will bake your bread at home. Participants must be 18 or older and have a ticket. Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. Culture Brewing is a beachy brewery, so dress in layers. You are WELCOME to invite a friend to wait for you while you’re in class. You can have dinner together before class, and then they can doomscroll some social media over a pint while in class. This class is: - This class is fun for groups - This class is fun for a solo outing - This class is fun for couples - This class is fun for a girls’ night out - This class is fun for a small office holiday activity - This class is fun for adults + their parents! - This class is fun for a Birthday activity. Please inquire for groups of 6+ if you would like to do this activity as a pre-holiday work outing. We love TEAMBUILDERS! Allergen Considerations: Almonds and Walnuts will be used. Pecans and Pistachios will not be used. Peanuts will not be used. Grainbakers on Facebook / Instagram

Kick off your week with the best Monday yet at Societe Brewing, San Diego’s favorite brewery! Caitlin from Grainbakers leads a spent grain breadmaking class, with craft beer flowing and creative energy in the air. At the close of the brewer’s day, we will use the brewery's fresh spent grain to make beautiful whole-grain artisan bread. Guests will make the Grainbakers Spent Grain Artisan Bread Dough. Once created, you can customize your bread by adding various flavors from our spice selection.* This class will have many selections, including: - Dark Chocolate & Cherry - Cheddar, Jalapeño & Bacon - UBE Cardamon and Spice (Purple Sweet Potato) - Honey Sea Salted Whole Wheat - Rosemary and Sea Salt - Cinnamon Raisin - Holiday Fruit & Nuts - Cranberry Orange Walnut** - Cardamom & Raisin - Cheddar, Jalapño & Bacon Class includes: - Lecture and hands-on instruction to make artisan spent grain baked bread - Recipe and instruction guide - Super fun mixing session to make your dough - One bread in its first rise, ready to bake at home - Extra spent grain for your freezer and recipes to make more bread VIP / FAQ: You will bake your bread at home. Participants must be 18 or older and have a ticket. Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. You are WELCOME to invite a friend to wait for you while you’re in class. You can have dinner together before class, and then they can doomscroll some social media over a pint while in class. Grainbakers on Facebook / Instagram

Ring ring ring! Hanukkah’s calling! After the success of their “Spirit of Hanukkah” comedy sketch special, David and David reunite for their third annual Hanukkah live show. This year they’re inviting guests and talking calls for a one-of-kind holiday telethon for everyone! Mockingbird Improv: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination in May, citing the billionaire's donations to Democrats and ties to Elon Musk. He was renominated last month and confirmed by a 67-30 Senate vote on Wednesday.

Madison Gallery, a leading contemporary art gallery in Southern California, is honored to present "LOVE LETTER | CARTA DE AMOR," a powerful new solo exhibition by globally recognized contemporary artist RETNA, on view from September 3 - October 11, 2025. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, September 20, from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., with the artist in attendance. Widely recognized for his iconic hieroglyphic script, large-scale public works and influential presence in both the contemporary art world and street culture, RETNA now turns his focus inward - offering a rare and personal meditation on love, loss, and healing. In "CARTA DE AMOR," the artist explores the many forms of love and the redemptive power of connection. The exhibition will feature new large-scale canvases, mixed-media works, and site-specific installations that reflect RETNA's more authentic shift in artistic intention and tone. Rooted in his African American, Salvadorian, and Cherokee heritage, RETNA (born Marquis Lewis) has redefined contemporary art through a distinctive visual language that blends graffiti, illuminated manuscripts, and global iconography. As a 21st-century graffiti street artist, RETNA's hieroglyphic script recalls the expressive, culturally rooted mark-making seen in the work of pioneering street artists from the 1980s, including Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat. RETNA's work has appeared in major exhibitions across Los Angeles, New York, and London, and in collaborations with global brands such as Louis Vuitton and Chanel. "After going through an intense personal transformation, I felt compelled to make something rooted in love - love for self, for the people who held me up, and for the world that desperately needs healing," says RETNA. "This is a moment when connection matters more than ever, and "CARTA DE AMOR" is my response to that need. This project was born out of a time in my life when I needed to reclaim the idea of love as a foundation. After years of transformation, sobriety, and self-examination, I felt called to create something that felt both personal and universal." Exhibition Details: Title: "LOVE LETTER | CARTA DE AMOR" by RETNA Dates: September 3 – October 11 | Opening Night September 20, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Location: Madison Gallery, 320 S. Cedros Ave, Ste. 200, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Please call 858-523-9155 or email info@madisongalleries.com to RSVP. Please note: Madison Gallery is by appointment only on Sundays. Madison Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

Catch the winter spirit with snow flurries every night at 5 p.m. throughout December. Flurries are made with eco-friendly artificial snow and can be enjoyed bayside at Malibu Farm. snow + glogg and hot chocolate This event runs from December 1 through December 30. Activities take place daily at 5 p.m. Malibu Farm San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Originally published as part of a 2024 feature, this piece revisits three local creators whose work draws on toys, '90s pop culture and cultural identity ahead of Comic-Con 2025.