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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Digitally inspired art in Escondido, exploring "joy futurism," festive ska, a San Diego Scrooge, boat parades, Hanukkah and more.

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://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/mission-valley-library Mission Valley Library on Facebook

Welcome to our Grazing Board and Flower Arranging Workshop! Join us in person at Deliberately Adopted Floral & Design for a fun and creative event. Learn how to create a stunning seasonal floral arrangement followed by an Autum Harvest themed Grazing Board Workshop. Learn how to create a beautiful and delicious grazing board perfect for the fall season. Chef Kerra will guide you through selecting the best seasonal ingredients in our region, arranging them artfully, and impressing your guests with your newfound skills. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to up your hosting game as the holidays approach. This is the perfect opportunity to unleash your inner florist and indulge in some tasty treats. Ticket includes: -Complimentary welcome mocktail drink. -30 minute seasonal floral stem bar workshop, where you create your own take home seasonal floral bouquet led by a floral expert. Select from farm fresh fall blooms and greens. -1hr. private chef instruction on how to create the perfect thanksgiving style grazing board with locally sourced items. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autumn-harvest-grazing-board-and-flower-arranging-workshop-tickets-1693977003819?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Deliberately Adopted Floral & Design on Instagram and Facebook

The Trump administration is adding another militarized zone to the southern U.S. border to support border security operations — this time in California.

A free 20min breakfast lecture series for our creative community. Join us for coffee, donuts, and inspiration every last Friday of the month. Sarah Beckman is Executive Director of Outside The Lens (OTL), a San Diego nonprofit media arts organization that engages 2,700+ young people annually—97% from systemically marginalized communities—to build creative confidence, explore career pathways, and drive social impact through storytelling. A creative strategist and visual storyteller with 25 years of nonprofit leadership, Sarah has guided Outside The Lens from a grassroots organization into a recognized innovator in creative youth development and media literacy, partnering with institutions like The Getty Museum on Voice Out, a regional exhibition that amplifies the perspectives of young artists. Sarah’s leadership philosophy is simple: create conditions for others to thrive. Whether expanding programs like Media Makers—which serves young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities—or securing catalyst funding for Balboa Park's Botanical Building during her tenure at Forever Balboa Park, she leads with curiosity and trust. She’s also the creative mind behind Culture & Cocktails at the San Diego Museum of Art and has presented at Public Lands Alliance and International Placemaking Week conferences. A Minnesota native with degrees in Journalism and Gender & Women's Studies from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Sarah was recently named a 2025 San Diego Magazine Nonprofit Pioneer. A writer and photographer who believes in magic, hustle, and flow, she lives in Rancho Peñasquitos with her husband and twin sons who attend Cal Poly. CreativeMornings | San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

The Barrio Logan art and community space celebrates three years as a museum and 10 years as an organization. With the loss of EPA funding to vital programs, leaders remain hopeful.

The U.S. government has released a new crash test dummy design that advocates believe will help make cars safer for women. Women are 73% more likely to be injured in a head-on crash than men.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+. Join the GRAMMY®-nominated, record-breaking BRIT Award-winning singer for a virtuoso performance at the iconic London venue. The concert features reimagined orchestral arrangements of songs from her acclaimed debut album, "My 21st Century Blues." The setlist includes standout moments such as “Oscar Winning Tears,” a show-stopping rendition of “Worth It,” and the chart-topping hit single “Escapism."

North City, San Marcos is hosting its first-ever Classic Car Show, celebrating craftsmanship, design, and the culture that defines Southern California’s car scene. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., visitors can explore 50+ stunning vehicles on display, ranging from vintage classics and woodies to modern, exotic, and high-end showpieces, and a Classic Car Restoration Exhibit by Conservative Auto Body Shop. Appealing to drivers of all ages, the Family Friendly event features a Toddler Street Course of electric ride-on cars and scooters around a custom racetrack, and a Head-to-Head DieCast Cars Race Course, as well as other activities and lawn games. A live DJ will set the vibe with music, raffle prize giveaways, and announcements throughout the day. Trophies will be awarded in multiple categories, including Best of Show. Guests will have a chance to win gift cards to North City’s local eateries. There will be plenty of food and beverage options from popular neighborhood spots like Christophe Rull Patisserie, A Lo Fresco, Buona Forchetta, Maya’s Cookies, Wynston’s Ice Cream, Milonga Empanadas, and Draft Republic. This free community event also gives back, with proceeds benefiting a California State University San Marcos scholarship fund. Get revved up for a good cause and enjoy a lively day in North City filled with cars, music, and good food. North City on Facebook / Instagram

Create a unique Bandsaw Box! Sunday, December 21, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Bandsaw boxes are beginner-friendly and have a variety of uses. Once you make one you can make many! In this 7-hour workshop, students will create a box made from a single block of wood using the bandsaw. Students will learn to design and create organic forms on the bandsaw while observing wood grain and learning to make cross cuts and rip cuts. We will cover shop safety and methods for cutting and gluing your box. Students will also learn sanding best practices and how to achieve a perfect finish using beeswax. We welcome all makers, from beginners to advanced. Materials are provided. We recommend students bring your own eye protection, ear protection & apron. Aprons for sale here. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome. Students are welcome to bring a lunch or snack for a short break mid-class. • Military & first responders discounts. • Scholarships available. • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram