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Celebrate the season with "Swinging in the Holidays"! Jazz at the Ballroom brings this fresh, hip take on holiday favorites reimagined in the style of Broadway, jazz, and Old Hollywood greats. Featuring rising stars from Jazz at Lincoln Center, NYC's famed Birdland Club, and NBC’s "The Voice", the concert offers an unforgettable night of swinging music and holiday cheer. Visit: https://artcenter.org/event/swingingintheholidays/ California Center for the Arts on Instagram and Facebook

Family-friendly holiday market on Saturday, December 13! Shop Black & minority-owned vendors, enjoy festive photo ops & more. Kids under 10 are free Join us on Saturday, December 13 for the Kinfolk Holiday Market — a family-friendly holiday shopping experience celebrating Black and minority-owned small businesses! Bring your loved ones and kick off the holiday season early with a joyful marketplace filled with local vendors, festive photo ops, and community vibes. This event is free for kids under 10 (must be accompanied by a parent or guardian 18+). Perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking to shop small, support local, and discover unique gifts for the holidays. Event Details - Saturday, December 13 - Family friendly — Kids under 10 are FREE (with an adult 18+) - Holiday photo ops, local vendors, festive fun - Vendor applications now open. Apply Here What to Expect Shop from small, locally owned Black & minority-owned businesses. Explore handmade goods, fashion, home décor, beauty, accessories, art, holiday gifts, and more. Holiday photo ops & festive installations. Capture the perfect holiday moment with your family or crew. Seasonal vibes & community atmosphere. A warm, welcoming space for all ages. SD Melanin on Facebook / Instagram

Family Art Adventures are dynamic free guided tours specially designed for families with school-aged children ages 5 to 12. Tours are offered the first and third Saturdays of each month at 10:30 a.m. Family tour themes change monthly, and each family tour is followed by a hands-on art-making activity. All materials are provided. Free with Museum admission. RSVP requested. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

A new show at Miami's Museum of Graffiti traces the origins and development of street art. What began in the 1970s with teenagers tagging New York subway cars has grown into a worldwide art movement.

"An Irish Christmas 2025": A Holiday Celebration Across California The holiday season in California will sparkle this December when "An Irish Christmas" returns with a brand-new tour. Produced by Kerry Irish Productions, this award-winning show blends the traditions of Ireland with the magic of Christmas, offering audiences a heartwarming evening of music, dance, and storytelling. With tour stops from Visalia to San Diego, "An Irish Christmas 2025" invites families and friends to celebrate the season together in an unforgettable way. What is "An Irish Christmas"? "An Irish Christmas" is more than a holiday concert. It is a living celebration of Ireland’s heritage, where cultural traditions are brought to life on stage. The show combines: Irish dance: intricate footwork, hard-shoe rhythms, and breathtaking choreography performed by champion dancers. Live music: traditional instruments including fiddle, uilleann pipes, flute, and accordion, performed by world-class musicians. Storytelling: timeless tales of Irish holiday customs like butter churning, the Straw Boys, and the Day of the Wren. Song: hauntingly beautiful harmonies that capture the joy and spirit of the season. Critics have described the production as “genuinely astonishing… electric!” and “an overwhelming success filled with glorious music, dance, and plenty of Irish soul.” Families who attend often make it part of their annual holiday tradition, returning year after year. Why See "An Irish Christmas" in 2025? 1. A Cultural Experience for All Ages This production brings Ireland to California stages, making it an enriching family event. Parents, children, and grandparents can all share the experience. Audience reviews highlight its multi-generational appeal, calling it “a great family show that leaves everyone breathless.” 2. Perfect for Holiday Traditions Attending a live show during December is one of the best ways to create lasting holiday memories. "An Irish Christmas" offers the warmth of community, the joy of music, and the excitement of world-class dance all in one evening. 3. A Critically Acclaimed Show The show has been featured on PBS and has sold out performing arts centers across the United States. Theater directors consistently describe it as one of the most beloved events of their seasons. Kerry Irish Productions Inc. on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a hands-on morning of printmaking, reflection, and creative exploration inspired by the exhibition "Eduardo Chillida: Convergence." Explore Chillida’s powerful use of line, shape, and form through guided prompts and conversation before creating your own linocut print. Drawing on personal memories, you’ll consider how abstract forms can hold meaning and emotion. Then, carve, ink, and press your design, transforming reflection into visual expression. Participants will also complete a brief artist statement to accompany their print, engaging with multiple facets of the artistic process. All materials provided. San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Join fellow Museum members as we discuss "Saint Sebastian’s Abyss" by Mark Haber. Former best friends and rival art critics reunite after decades apart, drawn together by a mysterious nine-page email and the impending death of one of them. As one flies to Berlin, he reflects on the enigmatic Renaissance painting "Saint Sebastian’s Abyss"—the work that launched their careers, destroyed their friendship, and now frames this darkly comic meditation on art, obsession, and belief. A docent-lead tour relating to the book will follow. Coffee and light snacks will be served. Coffee and light snacks will be served. The book club will be followed by a docent-led tour of art works relating to the book. Please save your spot by Wednesday, November 5, by clicking on this link. Prior to entry all participants are required to check in at the SDMA rotunda admissions desk, after which you will meet in the Museum boardroom. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Flying for the holidays? Arrive early at San Diego International Airport’s new Terminal 1 to experience the exhibition "Snapshot San Diego," a vibrant art exhibit that takes you on a visual journey through the city’s diverse neighborhoods with contributions from eight local art and culture partners. Highlights include the original Captain America costume from the Comic-Con Museum and award-winning portraits by local photographer John Raymond Mireles. Celebrating the region’s rich history, creativity, and cultural spirit, Snapshot San Diego invites travelers and locals alike to explore the creative spirit of this unforgettable city. San Diego International Airport (SAN) on Facebook / Instagram

"You don't have to ask anyone else," says Por la Mano Press founder Irie Zepeda, who will teach DIY printmaking at the Chicano Park Museum's anniversary celebration Saturday.

Chaotic Goods Bazaar is a local market hosting art, pop culture, craft, and creative vendors, music, food and drink. Chaotic Goods Bazaar on Instagram