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First, how San Diego City College is stepping up to help students prepare amid the ongoing government shutdown. We also bring you the latest details on local food banks doing their part as well amid the shutdown. Then, another major airline would like to fly out of McClellan-Palomar airport. Next, we tell you about two signature horse racing events happening in the county. Followed by three new recipients of the San Diego Art Prize. Finally, some weekend event ideas happening across the county.

The Barrio Logan art and community space celebrates three years as a museum and 10 years as an organization. With the loss of EPA funding to vital programs, leaders remain hopeful.

Celebrate the start of the holiday season at Parkway Plaza’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 21 from 5-7 p.m.! This free, magical event welcomes Santa Claus during his grand arrival, joined by surprise visitors, including a certain green holiday grump! Enjoy an evening of festive entertainment and family-friendly activities. Experience live performances from Marinelli’s Circus and Dance & Arts Studios, plus crafts with El Cajon Parks & Recreation, balloon twisting, face painting, and giveaways. Then gather for the main event and watch the lighting of Parkway Plaza’s dazzling Christmas Tree, officially marking the beginning of a magical holiday season in El Cajon! RSVP now to reserve your spot. Visit: https://visitparkwayplaza.com/holiday/ Parkway Plaza on Facebook / Instagram

The photographer Peter Hujar, whose images exist in an important lineage and dialogue with the work of groundbreaking gay artists such as Robert Mapplethorpe and David Wojnarowicz, forms the center of the latest movie by fearless independent American filmmaker Ira Sachs ("Passages"). Based on rediscovered transcripts from an unused 1974 interview by nonfiction writer Linda Rosenkrantz (played by Rebecca Hall), in which she asked Hujar (Ben Whishaw) to narrate the events of the previous day in minute detail, Sachs’s film is a mesmerizing time warp, an illustration of the life of the creative mind, the quotidian and the imaginative at once, fully and lovingly inhabited by its two brilliant actors. With this engrossing and wholly unexpected film, Sachs shuttles us back to a specific moment in New York queer cultural history and a still-influential art scene that lives on in words as much as images. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

Join Loud Fridge Theatre Group for the culmination of San Diego's most interactive new play development program: New Year New Draft! In February, the audience selected one scene from Nick Scutti's "(No) Exit to Mars" as they play they wanted to see more of, and now the full script is ready to share. Celebrate a new work from a local playwright and be the first to hear this satirical space comedy! About "(No) Exit to Mars": It’s the not-too-distant-future, and Earth can barely support life, so an eccentric tech billionaire blasts off in a spaceship to colonize Mars. Traveling alongside him are his much-younger wife, his over-eager assistant and her skeptical husband, and an advanced AI program. When the hyper-sleep pods malfunction, however, all four humans will have no choice but to get along with each other in cramped quarters with dwindling supplies throughout the entire seven month journey. Interweaving class, climate change, sex, and technology, this dark comedy asks, “How much further can we take all this?” And, “whose fault is this, really?” Visit: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=298676&pr=1 Loud Fridge Theater Group on Instagram and Facebook

A cowboy Christmas classic comes to the stage. Follow Stubby Pringle-a spirited young wrangler with a big heart-as he makes an unforgettable Christmas Eve ride. Warm, nostalgic, and full of frontier charm. "Playwright’s Saloon", Directed by Tim West, presents "Stubby Pringles Christmas" Adapted from Western writer Jack Shaefer (1907-1991) Tuesday, Dec. 9th, 7 p.m., at Trinity Theatre Company Featuring: Jace Swims as “Stubby” Catherine Barnes on Percussion Ami Judah as “Voice 2/Woman” Leonard Patton as “Voice 1/Old Jake” William Robinson as “Voice 3” & on Keys Stubby Pringles Christmas first appeared in magazines in 1963 and was published in book form in 1964. Drawing on the text, combined with a love for Western musical scoring, and inspired by late 19th/early 20th century figures such as composer Nathaniel Dett and professional cowboy Bill Pickett, this musical play adaptation has been woven by William BJ Robinson, with guidance & support from Tim West. Tickets are available now, and they are COMPLETELY FREE! Donations can be made to Trinity Theatre Company as you reserve your seats! Don’t miss this heartwarming, family-friendly holiday presentation! Visit: https://app.arts-people.com/?show=295544 Trinity Theater Company on Instagram and Facebook

Enjoy live music beginning at 5 p.m. Seating opens at 4:30 p.m. and is limited, so please feel free to bring your own chair. Performances take place outdoors, weather permitting. Cannon Art Gallery and Chapters Cafe will also be open so you can enjoy an early evening full of culture with friends. Jarabe Mexicano is a multi-generational ensemble that embraces change while still honoring the past as educators, cultural ambassadors and arts advocates. Jarabe, which translates to ‘concoction,’ highlights the eclectic mix of genres ranging from Mexican Folk, Rock & Roll, and Norteño/Tex-Mex to Latin Rock, Trio Romántico, and popular Cumbia. They’ve performed alongside Louie Pérez of Los Lobos, Gaby Moreno and La Santa Cecilia. Jarabe Mexicano on Facebook / Instagram

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Step right up and experience the magic of Marinelli Bros. Circus - A New Experience, dazzling audiences in El Cajon November 12 - December 5 The brand-new sister unit of Circus Vargas seamlessly blends tradition with innovation, offering an unparalleled and thrilling experience for all ages. Audiences can immerse themselves in the intimate performance, feeling like part of the excitement as world-renowned performers showcase jaw-dropping acts, heart-pounding stunts, mesmerizing artistry and hilarious clown antics. It’s a spectacular celebration of wonder, talent, and fun - perfect for families, date nights, and anyone who loves live entertainment! Prepare to be captivated, entertained, and amazed at Marinelli Bros. Circus - A New Experience! Grab your tickets now at MarinelliBrosCircus.com! URLs: Website: marinellibroscircus.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marinellibroscircus/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/MarinelliBrosCircus/ Date and Time: Wednesday, 12 Nov. 2025 7:30 p.m. - Friday, 05 Dec. 2025 9 p.m. Venue details: Parkway Plaza, 415 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, California, 92020, United States Category: Arts | Performing Arts | Circus Price: Starting at: $25 Please note: Showtimes may differ from starting times reflected in the calendar, please visit the ticketing website for accurate showtimes!

Our annual Tea with the Sugar Plum Fairy is Sunday November 17th! Experience the enchantment of the Land of Sweets at PAW’s Nutcracker Tea, hosted by the Sugarplum Fairy and friends from the Performing Arts Workshop! Children of all ages are invited to dress up in their finest hats and enjoy a magical holiday date complete with a performance, treats, a meet and greet with the beloved Nutcracker characters, and a gift from the Sugar Plum Fairy! Children under 3 are free! Watch a captivating showcase featuring beloved characters like the Snow Queen, Dew Drop Fairy, Rat Queen, Marzipan, Coffee, and the Nutcracker. Attendees can engage in delightful conversations with the cast while enjoying a spread of tea and scrumptious desserts, see a dancing showcase by the sweets, take a picture with the characters, and receive a gift from the sugar plum fairy. This event offers a taste of the magic that awaits at the full Nutcracker performance in December. Don’t leave without getting a photograph with the cast! Fancy tea attire, gloves, and hats are heavily suggested. Kids under 3 are free! Visit: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/dancepaw/PAWsugartea25 Performing Arts Workshop on Instagram and Facebook