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San Diego SantaCon 2023 USE CODE "KPBS100" FOR FREE TICKETS LIMITED TIME ONLY AND UP TO 50% OFF AFTER Welcome to San Diego SantaCon 2023, the most anticipated holiday extravaganza of the year! Get ready to immerse yourself in a celebration that brings together thousands of cheerful Santas, elves, and holiday enthusiasts from all corners of the city. SantaCon 2023 promises to be bigger, better, and more festive than ever before, spreading merriment and goodwill throughout our beloved community. This December, the city streets will transform into a vibrant sea of red and white as participants don their Santa Claus suits, elf costumes, and reindeer antlers. This year's SantaCon will take place in the heart of the city, with various bars, venues, and we all join in on the holiday festivities for an unforgettable day of cheer with pubcrawls.com. Important Event Information: Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023 CHECK IN: Whiskey Girl The Hook Up 🚨 FREE Entry Into Over 4+ Venues🔥 Exclusive FREE After Party🎊 Digital Bar Crawl Map🗺️ Live Djs At Select Venues🎧 Santa Costume Contest Chance To Be Featured On Our Socials📸 Hundreds Of Crawlers Tasty Drink Specials🍸 Door Cover Charges Waived 🤑 Photographer & Or Videographer📸 Helpful Bar Crawl Staff On Site! 🤵 Cancellations & Refunds Information: The event is for 21+ only In the event of cancellation, for any reason, all ticket holders will be contacted. There is a strict "no refunds" policy If you are unable to make it to the event, you can receive a credit toward a future event. Please drink responsibly and never drink and drive! Questions check out our FAQs page https://pubcrawls.com/faq/ CONTACT US We have a dedicated customer service team working around the clock to answer all of the inquiries that are sent to our desk around the nation. Whether it’s an issue with tickets, or confusion regarding an event, please contact us and we’ll gladly tend to every question that you have. We have members of our staff constantly waiting to help, so rest assured that your question will be answered in a timely manner. Contact Email: Info@pubcrawls.com Disclaimer: Must be 21 years or older to participate in our events. All participating bars and their food or drink specials may be subject to change at the venue's discretion. Must present your ticket at check in before check in time ends to receive your wristband. All sales are final no returns, refunds or exchanges for services once purchased.

The suit filed in federal court argues the April 8 lockdown violates inmates' constitutional rights to practice their faiths by preventing them from taking part in a religiously significant event.

Bring the magic of the season to life with a dinner cruise departing from San Diego. With cruises featuring festive décor and a delicious meal, celebrating Christmas on the San Diego Bay with your friends and family will keep your holiday merry and bright! Event Schedule | • Freshly prepared entrees, salads and desserts • Unlimited coffee, hot tea, iced tea and water • Guaranteed table for your party size • Boarding photos with Santa • Holiday décor Pay-to-park options are available at Grape Street.

With the holidays quickly approaching, the 8th annual La Mesa Holiday in the Village will once again be ringing in holiday cheer for everyone near and far on Saturday, December 2 from Noon – 9 p.m.! La Mesa Village friends and family will have the chance to take part in FREE festive fun with live music, cozy fires, craft vendors, food, holiday 360 photo booth, the grand return of “selfies with Santa”, and a kids’ area bigger than Santa’s Toy Shop! This year’s locally loved La Mesa Holiday in the Village will bring guests more entertainment, more vendors, and an inclusive holiday experience for ALL AGES to enjoy! Get in the holiday spirit while playing carnival games, listening to carolers, and enjoying delicious food and drinks from La Mesa local favorites. Walk the streets of La Mesa’s historic downtown while exploring dozens of local craft vendor stands, then cozy up with artisan and craft food and snack specialties. Friends and family can relax by the fire pits while enjoying holiday caroling, cheerful holiday music, and fun live entertainment. La Mesa’s FREE Holiday in the Village will turn everyone holly and jolly with a full lineup of entertainment including traditional holiday songs and music, local bands, and community performances. Stop in and enjoy the holiday cheer at La Mesa’s Holiday in the Village for an amazing day that comes but once a year! Come to Holiday in the Village ready to shop, dine, and bask in La Mesa’s joyful atmosphere as this honored tradition transforms the town into a winter wonderland for the whole family! La Mesa Village Association on Facebook / Instagram

In Nogales, Ariz., immigration and casual border crossings are a way of life. But the pressure is mounting as asylum seekers strain local resources and the economy depends on border traffic.

The historic Gaslamp Quarter in the heart of San Diego is proud to announce its multi-week jovial fete, the Gaslamp Holiday Market. This magical event promises to be the crown jewel of the upcoming holiday season, featuring unique artisans, handcrafted gifts, festive installations, live music, Santa, and more. It will take place on the first three Thursdays in December: December 7, 14, and 21, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., transforming the Gaslamp Quarter into a cheerful wonderland for all to enjoy. Schedule: December 7 – George Farres Group (jazz/swing) + special Menorah Lighting at the Pendry San Diego December 14th – holiday mariachi + special Menorah Lighting at the Pendry San Diego December 21st – holiday yacht rock, special Menorah Lighting at the Pendry San Diego + Mini-Golf Competition Location: 5th and Island, Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Admission: Free and open to the public

Experience a classic holiday setting at the City of Carlsbad’s Holiday at the Rancho. Explore Leo Carrillo Ranch lit up with holiday lights, decorations, and a backdrop of classic holiday musical performance. Watch the holiday tree lighting at 5:45 p.m. on the sand near the pool. Decorate holiday cookies, create crafts, participate in the ‘plush’ snowball fight, and enjoy festive entertainment. Face painting, train rides, an outdoor movie and a special visit by Santa are also included. A holiday film will be featured on the outdoor movie screen starting at 6 p.m. All activities and entertainment are included with admission. Food, beverages, and souvenir photos are available for an additional charge. Tickets are available for purchase for presale until 5 p.m. the Friday before the event or at the event, if it is not sold out. Event may modify or cancel due to inclement weather. For more information visit: ca-carlsbad.civicrec.com Stay Connected on Facebook

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Demure Productions is back with a brand-new residency at Queen Bee's Cultural Arts Center in North Park featuring San Diego's newest burlesque troupe, the Music Box Burlesque Revue. Music Box Burlesque Revue was founded in 2018 by Lola Demure and features some of San Diego's newest stars with a broad range of talents from dance, singing, comedy and more. Each show will feature guest artists from around the country making this show a one-of-a-kind event. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. Join us for our Holiday Extravaganza show featuring the talents of: Hosted by: Vita DeVoid (LA) Stage Kitten: Gabrielle Garnet & Milky Bunz Our cast includes performances by: Lola Demure Nayna La Santa Jojo Deveaux Chica Cabra Special guest performers: Dinah Doll Saraphim Holly Quinn TICKET REFUND POLICY: Ticket Tiers: Diamond VIP table $200: comes with 4 tickets, complimentary bottle of champagne or non alcoholic beverage seated in front of the stage Sapphire VIP table $100: comes with 2 tickets, complimentary bottle of champagne or non alcoholic beverage seated near the front of the stage Premium seats: $40 first two rows of seats General Admission seats: $30 open seating Online sales end at noon on December 16, IF tickets are available at the door, price goes up $5. Refunds are only issued in the event that the show is cancelled, otherwise tickets are transferred to the next Music Box show. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

By Christmas Day the forecast in San Diego is expected to be 78 degrees and sunny. Meanwhile, just about every other part of the U.S. is preparing for a bitterly cold winter storm. We’ll talk about how this will impact holiday travel. Then, eviction cases are on the rise according to data from the San Diego County Superior Court. Advocates say the numbers show the once “looming” crisis of housing displacement has begun to materialize in the region. And, San Diego jazz trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos has a new album out, his first in almost a decade. Then, Mariachi bands are a big part of the Christmas season in Mexican culture, providing a musical gift to the rest of the world. We speak with Jeff Nevin who developed the mariachi curriculum at Southwestern College and is the founder and conductor of Mariachi Garibaldi. Finally, at 68, Japan's Godzilla is nowhere near ready for retirement. The iconic monster that was born out of an atomic blast is poised for a cinematic rematch with Kong in 2024. Our resident Godzilla fan, Beth Accomando speaks with author Graham Skipper about his new book, “Godzilla: The Official Guide to the King of the Monsters.”