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Join us for a FREE family-friendly holiday performance! This holiday celebration takes place on Wednesday, December 20th at 7 p.m., come listen to your favorite holiday hits from the stage and screen! Encore will perform a fun selection of holiday songs while you enjoy hot chocolate and sweets at St. Columba Church in Kearny Mesa. This event is free and open to the public. Registration encouraged!

On Thursday, December 21, from 4-9 p.m., the historic Gaslamp Quarter will be abuzz with holiday spirits as it hosts the first ever Gaslamp Mini Golf event. Maker’s Mark, in conjunction with RMD Group and nine popular Gaslamp venues, presents this one-of-a-kind experience, inviting you to “Sink a HO, HO, HOle in one.” This engaging affair involves playing 18 San Diego-themed mini-golf holes along Fifth Ave. Each hole is paired with exceptional food and drink discounts from adjacent bars and restaurants, including Blarney Stone Pub, El Chingon, Havana 1920, Johnny WAHOO! Golf Bar, Lionfish, Rustic Root, Saltwater, Taka Sushi and The Field. Standout drink and food offers include the $6 Maker’s Mule at Johnny WAHOO! Golf Bar, $1 oysters at Saltwater, $6 Basil Hayden cocktails at Rustic Root, $4 Michelob ULTRAs at El Chingon and $2 empanadas and croquettes at Havana 1920. From firecracker shrimp at Rustic Root to tuna rolls at Taka Sushi and Shepperd’s Pie at The Field, there’s a treat for every taste. Gaslamp Mini Golf coincides with the final (and free) Gaslamp Holiday Market event, which brings 40+ artisan booths to Fifth Ave. The coming together of these two events presents a unique opportunity to play and party while shopping for last-minute gifts. In the spirit of the season, Gaslamp Mini Golf tickets are available for only $25 for a limited time. To enjoy this merry mix of libations and laughter, purchase tickets at gaslampminigolf.com. This event is open to all ages; must be aged 21+ with valid ID to purchase alcohol. Gaslamp Quarter on Facebook / Instagram

The Fallbrook Art Center presents the 14th Annual Signature American Watermedia International Exhibition juried by Robin Erickson, California, AWS, NWS, SDWS, CWS, WHS, WW, TWSA. This one of a kind show, developed by the Fallbrook Art Center, is not presented anywhere else in the world. It is only open to artists who have achieved Signature Membership status in one or more U.S. Watercolor or Watermedia Societies. Truly, ‘The Best of the Best” On view April 1, 2023 – May 28, 2023 Hours: Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Sunday Noon – 3 p.m. $6 Admission Visit: www.fallbrookartcenter.org or call (760) 728-1414 Fallbrook Art Center on Facebook / Instagram

The unemployment rate in San Diego County decreased to 4% in September, down from a revised 4.3% in August and above the year-ago estimate of 3.1%, according to figures released on Friday by the state Employment Development Department.

In conjunction with Space 4 Art’s exhibition, “The Possibility of Something Happening,” join us tonight for special musical performances by Amy Cimini, Go By Land (Michelle Lou + Jonathan Piper), and Judith Hamann. Since 2009, Space 4 Art has provided affordable housing and studios to 140 artists in San Diego. As a consequence of proximity, Space 4 Art offers an opportunity for artists to meet, collaborate, exchange ideas, become friends, and sometimes fall in love. The Possibility of Something Happening explores the phenomenological nature of chance across art practices and human encounters. The show runs March 3 - April 15 at the Art Produce Gallery. See our websites for important details about gallery hours and special events. Related events: Related links: Space 4 Art on Instagram Art Produce on Instagram

Whistleblowers alerted San Diego County about alleged poor treatment of employees in its public defender office in late 2020, before a multi-million dollar verdict. In other news, volunteers took to the streets to do the annual point-in-time count Thursday. Plus, we have details on some weekend arts events happening around San Diego County.

Welcome the New Year at The Biggest Latin Corner in Gaslamp with More than 10 Artists Performing, Live Dj, Norteño, Banda and Bottle Service.

It's the first time the Balboa Park event will have a major musical act performing.

The puzzle of a girl's death propels Alina Grabowski's debut novel but, really, it's less about the mystery and more about how our actions impact each other, especially when we think we lack agency.

Ten days of eyeball busting shows from all over the world! Set in Balboa Park, San Diego’s most popular destination, the San Diego International Fringe Festival is a great value and offers local and world-wide acts in theater, dance, music, and performance art. Shows run every day from May 18-28. Box office is located at the Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater in Balboa Park. Check the website for specific show dates, times, and locations or to purchase tickets. San Diego International Fringe Festival on Facebook / Instagram