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We reflect on a headline-filled week following a special election, National City's rejection of a controversial biofuel depot and a season of arts reporting from our colleagues with "The Finest."

Get ready for an evening of gloriously off-the-wall holiday cheer, because the Kitschmas Pageant is BACK and bigger, brighter, and more bonkers than ever. On Friday, December 5, Project [BLANK] teams up with the Athenaeum and San Diego’s legendary art duo Brian & Ryan for a one-night-only, celebration that kicks off their 10th Annual Kitschmas Exhibition! Whether you’re a true tinsel-lover or a holiday skeptic, "It’s Kitschmastime Again!" is a family-friendly extravaganza that promises to send you home grinning and ready to deck the halls with reckless abandon. Expect singing trees, mutant gingerbreads, puppets, krakens, noodle dances, and a forecast that includes an unexpected chance of snow. Arrive early to make ornaments, decorate cookies, sip festive drinks, and immerse yourself in a fantastically plastic winter wonderland. Rounding out the Pageant is a merry band of special guests—Cheyenne Avila, Charles Black, Joe Cantrell, Yvette Dibos, Víctor de la Fuente, Teri Hughes-Oelrich, Moni Light, and Michelle Montjoy—coming together to make this Kitschmas the most joyful and delightfully unhinged yet. Project [BLANK] on Facebook / Instagram

Join us in beautiful, historic downtown Escondido, for a festive vibe, filled with holiday magic! Besides our many small businesses and restaurants, you'll find an outdoor roller rink, Maker's Market, and a nearby Winter Wonderland at the California Center for the Arts, with lots of holiday ambiance, to make your season bright! Great days and nights for families to come and take advantage of all the season has to offer in Escondido! Escondido Downtown Business Association on Facebook

Join Revision as we participate in the nationwide Small Business Saturday event, in Hillcrest San Diego! Our Gift Shop will be open from 12-4 p.m. for a special kick off to the holidays, with new artwork and products made by the artists in residence. Bring a friend, enjoy a beverages and shop local, handmade items that benefit our non-profit arts organization. All items are created by professional artists with developmental disabilities. Revision Creative Workspace on Facebook / Instagram

For 29 years Rady Children's Hospital-SD Ice Rink has been providing seasonal outdoor family fun for San Diego. It started with a vision to bring an outdoor ice rink to San Diego and raise money for kids with cancer. In partnership with Rady Children's Health San Diego Auxiliary, ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station and San Diego Ice Arena we are able to provide this event each year. We had over 30,000 skaters in 2024 and have raised over 2 million dollars for the Thriving After Cancer Program at Rady Children's Hospital San Diego Rady Children's Ice Rink on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate the opening of "Tiny Joys, Big Feelings!" Enjoy art, gratitude, and family origami fun at My Good Brain Studio. Join My Good Brain for a heartwarming evening of art, gratitude, and community during Liberty Station’s First Friday Art Walk! This November, we’re celebrating "Tiny Joys, Big Feelings" — the official opening night of artist Hanyue Song’s new exhibition, paired with family-friendly Thanksgiving art activities that explore joy, gratitude, and creativity. Bring the whole family for a cozy, drop-in art experience filled with color, reflection, and connection — perfect for all ages. Visit: https://libertystation.com/do/first-friday-art-walk-tiny-joys-big-feelings--a-thanksgiving-celebration My Good Brain on Instagram and Facebook

Get into the holiday spirit at the San Diego History Center with a festive paint and sip experience inspired by our iconic holiday poinsettia tree! No art experience needed! Our instructor will guide you step-by-step while you sip, paint, and learn about San Diego’s fascinating connection to the famous holiday flower. All materials provided Includes two drink tickets Ages 21+ San Diego History Center on Facebook / Instagram

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

Experience the world’s most in-demand ballet, “Swan Lake,” presented by Classical Arts Entertainment and performed by International Ballet Stars. A full-scale production features Tchaikovsky’s legendary score and brings the masterpiece choreography by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov to life. Be spellbound by the iconic variation of Little Swans, Odile’s 32 fouettés, and the graceful movements of the talented Ukrainian dancers. With over 200 custom scenery pieces adding grandeur and beauty, this production promises to be a spectacular visual treat. Featuring a brilliant cast of artists from Italy, France, Georgia, Great Britain, Ukraine, Japan, Moldova, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan, this tour celebrates the diversity and global excellence of classical ballet. Ballet in Two Acts with 1 Intermission. The show is family-friendly and suitable for ages 3 and up. International Ballet Stars on Facebook / Instagram

"Best in Show" is an expansive collective exhibition featuring over 100 works made by Revision creatives over the course of 2025. Work includes unique pieces of painting, sculpture, textiles, paper craft, and more! A visual poetry performance featuring saxophonist Alan Cohen will accompany the exhibition. A selection of gift products made from original work will also be available for sale in our gift shop. Revision is a progressive art studio and creative workspace to adults with developmental disabilities. Sales directly benefit our non-profit organization and the artists enrolled. Beverages served. Visit: https://www.revisionsandiego.com/events REVISION on Instagram and Facebook