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  • Join us as summer comes to an end at our QSS, Golden Summer themed social and learn some new moves with Michelle! There will be food to share and refreshments provided. Doors open: 6:30 p.m. Workshop: 7:30p.m. Social dancing: 8:30 p.m. Come mingle, connect, and dance with us. We'll kick things off with a Salsa or Bachata workshop, led by Michelle, followed by social dancing. This is a queer-friendly event organized by Queer Latin Dance SD. First-time attendees must read our Code of Conduct. What to Wear Come as you are and wear whatever makes you feel comfortable! For comfort Latin dance shoes or tennis shoes with worn out sole are recommended. What to Bring Food and refreshments will be provided. You're also welcome (but not required) to bring food or snacks to share. Healthy options are appreciated. Cost QLDSD Students: $15 General: $25 | Early Bird: $20 Social Only: $15 Ticket Includes snacks and refreshments, a workshop with Michelle, DJ music, and social dancing. All levels are welcome! If you can't make it to the workshop, come hang out and enjoy the food, music, and good vibes. Refund Policy All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges at this time. Queer Latin Dance on TikTok / Instagram
  • Learn to Carve a Gourd! September 13, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. November 1, 9 a.m.-1p.m. In this workshop, you will learn to craft a gourd lantern while learning the lore of our ancestors’ first storage container, provided by Mother Nature herself. From the dawn of civilization, humans have found endless uses for gourds– beautiful and functional members of the squash family. True gourds are extremely strong and lightweight. Over the centuries, humans have selected varieties for specific shape and size to create an astonishing number of useful items: musical instruments, water bottles, yogurt and cheese-making vessels, honey storage, alcohol fermentation and storage, bowls, cups, bird houses, floatation devices, grain storage and even cooking vessels. In this class, you will start with a natural, cured gourd and learn the steps of carefully cutting it open, removing seeds, cleaning it, drawing patterns that, in turn, will be carved out to allow the glow of the lantern to light up an outdoor area or indoor space. In this class, you we will learn to use rotary tools, scrapers, rechargeable drills, and handheld jigsaws. Each student will install a low-wattage LED light on the interior of the gourd, along with a lamp cord complete with a plug end. All materials and tools will be provided. This class is designed for the beginner as well as more experienced carvers. There is no prerequisite for this class. All of the necessary tools and materials will be available to students for this class.
  • Contra Dance is a lively social dance performed with a caller and live music. No experience necessary; there is a beginners' lesson at 6:30 p.m. to introduce you to the dance. San Diego Contra Dance uses gender neutral calling and encourages everyone to participate
  • Choose from upcoming dates: Thursdays, Sept 17 or Oct 22, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct 18, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m Bonjour! Welcome to our fragrant adventure! No experience necessary – just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm. Join us in crafting your very own signature scent under the guidance of our in-house French Perfume Designer, Jil Croquet. This workshop is an enjoyable three-hour session where you’ll dive into the art of perfume-making. From uncovering composition secrets to the sheer joy of smelling and blending scents, you’ll gain hands-on experience while learning the basics of fragrance design techniques. All the materials and tools you need are provided and included in the workshop fee. With a carefully curated selection of essential oils, we’ll explore this hidden world together. You’ll leave with your own personalized travel spray as a delightful keepsake of our aromatic journey. Come, let’s discover the captivating world of perfumery! This workshop is perfect for ages 14 and up, so grab a friend or come solo and let’s create some magic together! All materials and tools will be provided, and the cost of materials is included in the workshop fee. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts: Email us for more information. • Scholarships available: Click here for an application. • If this class is full or you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List.
  • You're never too old! Create your own fuzzy Monster! Saturday, September 12, 2-6 p.m. Ages 12+ years or children 6-11 years if accompanied by an adult welcome! Create a professional arm-rod-and-mouth puppet of your very own from Rene Rubalcava, owner and puppeteer of LV Puppet Studio of Las Vegas who learned the art of puppet making from a Jim Henson Muppeteer. There's no better time to create your own one-of-a-kind fuzzy monster! In this workshop, we guide you from start to finish as you select, cut, hot glue and assemble the pieces and personality of your own customized puppet. No sewing is required in this workshop. Students bring their puppets to life with their own unique interests and imaginations, and by choice and placement of different face details. Each one is unique! Find your puppet’s voice and learn some puppetry basics. All materials included. No experience necessary! • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • If this class is full or you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List.
  • Contra Dancing is a called social dance with live music. No experience necessary, there is a beginners' lesson at 6:30 p.m. to introduce the terms that will be used and each dance is introduced with a walk through before the music starts. San Diego Contra Dance uses gender neutral terms and encourages everyone to join in. This is a special free dance in memory of Jerry and Alva Perritt.
  • Create a unique Bandsaw Box! Choose from: September 19 or December 6, 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 or you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List.
  • Sunday, September 13, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Beginners welcome! Ages 13+ welcome! In this fun, hands-on class Instructor Marley Peifer will guide students in learning how to identify and illustrate several common plant families of San Diego. After warming up and learning about botany, students will dive into individual projects based on specimens and photos. Each student will leave with an illustration of their chosen plant, as well as the skills and motivation to continue an independent learning journey through the botanically-rich playground that is San Diego. Even complete beginners will feel empowered after this class. Before Class: Students are welcome to bring any drawing tools they already use and feel comfortable with. It’s also highly recommended that students bring a few photos of plants they’ve taken—whether from a hike, your garden, or around your neighborhood. If you don’t have plant photos, you’re welcome to work from live specimens found in or near the organic garden at San Diego Craft Collective. If you plan to take photos before class, please arrive 15–30 minutes early to stroll through the garden and capture images. The organic garden is located on Roosevelt Road, next to the Dorothea Laub Building, and is easy to spot by its colorful pencil fence. You’re welcome to open the gate and explore the garden at your convenience. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • If this class is full, join an interest list
  • Museum at night on Saturday Oct. 24 with "Creatures of the Night Market" featuring a clothing swap, fashion, art, printmaking, cartoons, jewelry, food and craft booths. Live music from 6 -7 p.m., DJ Scouse Mouse from KNSJ 89.1 from 7:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. Be your spooky self and join in on the fun. Bring your clean clothing for the clothing swap. Visit: https://bonitahistoricalsociety.org/ The Bonita Museum & Cultural Center on Facebook / Instagram
  • Interactive maze of artist-created ofrendas in the main gallery of the museum. Curated by South Bay San Diego artists Maricruz Alvarado and Nanzi Muro. Reception: Sat. Oct. 17, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. features live music, performance, food and artist walk-throughs of the exhibit. Evening events during the exhibition, include "Creatures of the Night" Market: Sat. Oct. 24, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and a closing reception on November 2. About the exhibition: The ‘Day of the Dead’ exhibition, titled “La Ruta de Nuestros Ancestros,” features a community artist collective showcasing mixed-media artworks inspired by the traditions and knowledge each artist holds about Día de los Muertos. This exhibit encourages visitors to explore the importance of this Mexican tradition and promotes the celebration of life while honoring loved ones who have passed by keeping them alive in our hearts—family members and community members. The exhibition features a maze representing life’s journey and the roots left by our “ancestros’ for us to carry forward through generations. The core message is to remember those who have departed. Each artist’s artwork includes a brief explanation of their interpretation of Día de los Muertos. In this community exhibition, we also acknowledge our Indigenous roots in Día de los Muertos and the ongoing ancestral wisdom that we aim to pass down within the Mexican community today. For many of us, the exhibition is not only about commemorating those who have passed but also about keeping their memory alive through ceremonies, offerings, food, plants, art, storytelling, and community gathering. For these reasons, we invite all San Diego residents to join us for this exhibition. Furthermore, the artworks portray not only the sorrow of death but also the beauty of life, conveying messages of hope and peace and highlighting the significance of the centuries-old Mexican tradition of Día de los Muertos. Path of Our Ancestors The path our loved ones have laid out guides us back to them, and we celebrate and honor it each year with offerings and memories. It is a path prepared to welcome them with flowers, lights, parties, music, food, conversations, and memories of happy moments. The path is a gathering to feel their presence through each photo, each garment, each place, each hug, and each smile. The path reminds us of life, love, and hope. Our ancestors’ path is the thread that connects us to the hearts and memories of those who have gone before us, yet live in us forever. ——————————- Bajo el título “La Ruta de Nuestros Ancestros”, esta exposición del Día de los Muertos reúne a diversos artistas comunitarios que presentan obras de técnica mixta, creadas a partir de sus propias vivencias, saberes y tradiciones en torno a esta festividad. El propósito fundamental de la muestra es invitar al público a adentrarse en el significado profundo de esta tradición milenaria mexicana, celebrando la vida y rindiendo homenaje a nuestros seres queridos, familiares e integrantes de la comunidad que han fallecido. Como parte de la experiencia, la exhibición cuenta con un laberinto simbólico que refleja el recorrido vital y la herencia ancestral que trasciende de generación en generación. En su núcleo, la exposición transmite un mensaje central: honrar la memoria de quienes se han ido y mantenerlos presentes en el corazón, acompañando cada pieza con un breve texto explicativo. Asimismo, el proyecto rescata la sabiduría de nuestras raíces indígenas y busca revitalizar este patrimonio cultural en el seno de la comunidad mexicana actual. Más allá de un homenaje a los difuntos, la iniciativa constituye una vivencia comunitaria que resguarda la memoria colectiva por medio de ofrendas, ritos, expresiones artísticas, muestras gastronómicas, botánica tradicional, narraciones e itinerarios compartidos. Por esta razón, se extiende una cordial invitación a toda la población de San Diego a sumarse y formar parte activa de esta muestra. Por último, las obras logran equilibrar el dolor que acompaña al duelo con el florecimiento de la vida, ofreciendo reflexiones llenas de esperanza y paz que enaltecen el legado histórico del Día de los Muertos. El camino de nuestros ancestros El camino que trazaron nuestros seres queridos nos guía hacia ellos, y que celebramos y honramos con ofrendas y recuerdos cada año. Es el camino que se prepara para recibirlos con flores, luces, fiestas, música, comida, pláticas y recuerdos de momentos felices. El camino es un encuentro para sentir su presencia, viendo cada foto, cada prenda, cada lugar, cada abrazo y cada sonrisa. El camino nos recuerda la vida, el amor y la esperanza. El camino de nuestros ancestros es el hilo que nos une al corazón y a la memoria de quienes se nos adelantaron, pero que por siempre viven en nosotros. The Bonita Museum & Cultural Center on Facebook / Instagram
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