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California’s Premiere Viking and Nordic Heritage Event, the 22nd Annual Viking Festival, uniquely celebrates Viking culture and history. Set at the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum on September 21 & 22, 2024, this event offers a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in Viking life. Experience the thrill of live music from local favorites Highland Way, Blindfold Monks, Silk Button Butchers, Damekor, and more. At the Vista Viking Festival, it's not just about watching- it's about participating! Browse our vendor village, savor the offerings from our food merchants, and quench your thirst with mead and ale from our Beer Garden. Test your axe throwing, archery, and spear-flinging skills on our Weapons Range. Immerse yourself in Norwegian and Viking cultural demonstrations, competitions, and battles! Vista Viking Festival is sponsored by Norway Hall Foundation, a California 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and its member organizations: Sons of Norway Lodge 6-060 and Norwegian Fish Club Odin. Get your tickets early and stay updated on events and entertainment by checking back on the website and following us on social media. Visit: https://www.simpletix.com/e/vista-viking-festival-2024-tickets-165244?utm_source=qr Vista Vikings Festival

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This concert brings the festival to a vibrant close, featuring an eclectic mix of pieces that celebrate the joy of music. From Paul Schoenfield’s lively Trio for Clarinet, Violin, and Piano, to the pastoral serenity of Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending, and the rhythmic vitality of Bernstein’s “Symphonic Dances” from West Side Story, concluding with Dvořák’s uplifting Serenade for Strings. This finale showcases the power of music to unite, inspire, and exhilarate, offering a fittingly triumphant end to the musical journey. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/finale-a-song-and-dance/

Join us in our 6-Week Copperplate Calligraphy workshop for beginners. Copperplate is the most commonly recognized traditional calligraphy script, making it a must-have for every calligrapher. Even if you are a lover of Modern calligraphy, learning Copperplate will help you to develop your own style! Space is limited, so be sure to register early. Instructor: Claudia Strenger Class Size: 8 students Who should attend? - This class is encouraged for students of all levels, including someone who has never taken a calligraphy class before. - Modern calligraphers who want to learn the basics of Traditional Copperplate calligraphy Lefties are welcome :) In this 6-week session, we will cover: - The basics of pointed pen calligraphy. - How to create thick and thin strokes with a pointed pen. - Step-by-step instructions on the Copperplate alphabet, both uppercase and lowercase. Materials included: - Beginner calligraphy pen - Calligraphy nibs - Sumi ink - Workbook/practice sheets Cancellation Policy: All workshops are non-refundable. However, tickets can be easily transferred to another person by emailing the name and email address of the new participant to design@strengerstudio.com For more information visit: strengerstudio.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

The North Coast Symphony Orchestra presents “Look! Up in the Sky!” pops concert on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. at La Costa Canyon High School Theater, 1 Maverick Way, Carlsbad. The performance includes high-flying music from movie favorites Superman, Star Wars, and ET as well as Debussy’s Clair de Lune and Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks. Visit: https://www.northcoastsymphony.com/concertstickets.html North Coast Symphony on Facebook and YouTube

On this 45-minute tour, led by our Chief Docent, you will learn more about our permanent exhibits, the art of model railroading, and Southern California Railroad History. Meet at the entrance of the museum at 10 a.m. to join. Upcoming tour dates: July 12, 2024 August 9, 2024 September 12, 2024 Docent led tours are included in museum admission and the Balboa Park Explorer pass. No RSVP required. Visit: https://tickets.sdmrm.org/e/san-diego-model-railroad-museum-2024 San Diego Railroad Museum on Instagram and Facebook

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A safe return to the 4th districts community of Encanto, Kuumba Festival San Diego’s longest running celebration of black youth, family, community development, health, art, culture and heritage. The premiere unique black arts and culture celebration will be returning back to the community of the 4th district where the people who named, defined, created and demonstrated it since 1986, live work and play. Visit: https://www.sduw.org/tickets