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Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center is inviting the community to come kick off the holiday season and shop local vendors at the Annual Holiday Bazaar. The Holiday Bazaar will take place on Saturday, November 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Olivewood Gardens and will feature more than 40 local vendors and Kitchenista entrepreneurs, and food for purchase prepared by our High School Culinary Program Interns. The free community event is an opportunity to discover handmade goods, holiday gifts, and treats. All proceeds will support the growth of locally owned small businesses. A variety of unique, locally made products will be available for purchase, including handmade scented soaps, candles, salsa macha, local honey, sourdough bread, tamales, jewelry, handbags, knitted wear, and much more. Kitchenista entrepreneurs will be selling artisanal breads, handcrafted jewelry, and Mexican artisan goods. A variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables, herbs, and ornamentals will be available for purchase to support Olivewood’s programs. Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center promotes health equity, food access, and community building. Proceeds from the Holiday Bazaar will help Olivewood continue to provide resources, programming, and nutritious food access to the community it serves. Olivewood collaborates with the community of National City and neighboring areas to increase access to fresh foods and vegetables and green spaces, fostering a healthier and more equitable future for all families. To learn more, visit olivewoodgardens.org ###  About Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center is an 8-acre nonprofit organization in National City, California, dedicated to nourishing communities and cultivating a deep connection to the environment through nutrition education, sustainable urban agriculture, collective advocacy, and intergenerational leadership. Since 2010, Olivewood has provided hands-on garden and nutrition programs that inspire youth and families to make healthy and sustainable choices. Learn more at www.olivewoodgardens.org.   Olivewood Gardens on Facebook / Instagram

Enjoy live music beginning at 5 p.m. Seating opens at 4:30 p.m. and is limited, so please feel free to bring your own chair. Performances take place outdoors, weather permitting. Cannon Art Gallery and Chapters Café will also be open so you can enjoy an early evening full of culture with friends. From the coastal breeze of Imperial Beach to the rhythm-rich streets of Santa Cruz, this electrifying ensemble delivers an irresistible blend of reggae, calypso and steel drum grooves that stir the soul and move the feet. Carlsbad Dove Library on Facebook

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

The late, great Fela Kuti is known as the "Black President" for his role as both a musical and a political leader. Now he has become the first African artist to get this Grammy honor.

We explore the health impacts of housing being built near freeways. Then, we talk about social prescribing with a local health provider. Plus, how to keep track of your hormonal wellness.

Celebrate Women’s Equality Day with a creative evening hosted by the Women’s Museum of California and the San Diego History Center at Gossip Grill, 1220 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103. Join us for a guided painting class that combines floral imagery and themes of voting rights and empowerment—a unique opportunity to honor the past while envisioning a brighter, more equitable future. This special event commemorates the anniversary of the 19th Amendment’s certification, a pivotal milestone in the fight for women’s voting rights. Come together in community to reflect, connect, and express yourself through art. No experience needed—perfect for all skill levels All materials will be provided $40 Women's Museum of California on Instagram / Facebook

"The Heart" follows 24 hours in the life of a human heart, blending electronic beats, high-stakes drama and a message about connection.

"Next to Normal," with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including "Best Musical Score" and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, "Next to Normal" was also chosen as "one of the year's ten best shows" by critics around the country, including The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone and The New York Times. Dad's an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal because the mother has been battling bipolar disorder for 16 years. Next to Normal takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family's story with love, sympathy and heart. Luminary Arts 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

Wildflour, award-winning chef and restaurateur Phillip Esteban’s latest culinary venture in San Diego’s vibrant Arts District, Liberty Station, will host a special brunch takeover with Bica on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fresh off its first anniversary, Bica — the small but mighty Adams Avenue café from co-owners Manny Da Luz and Charlie Knowles — has earned a loyal following for its elevated coffeehouse-meets-restaurant approach. For this one-day collaboration, Bica will serve a selection of brunch favorites, like a Croque Madame with prosciutto cotto, mornay sauce, Gruyère, fried eggs, and chives, or a slow-roasted brisket sandwich with chimichurri on a French baguette alongside coffee drinks from Encinitas’ Necessity Coffee and a curated beer and wine list. Wildflour on Instagram Bica on Instagram