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Savor an evening of French culture, flavors, and community at A Taste of France, co-hosted by the French-American Chamber of Commerce SoCal and the Alliance Française San Diego. Thursday, November 20 6 –9 p.m. Tower Beach Club, Mission Bay Indulge in an elegant night by the bay featuring fine French wines, artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, and delicacies from The French Gourmet, Cuisinery and Desserts by Clement that celebrate the art of French living. This festive evening is also an opportunity to sip wine from Georges Duboeuf under the stars, and to connect with fellow Francophiles, entrepreneurs, and community members in a relaxed, convivial atmosphere. Join and automatically enter a giveaway* to win gifts such as: - 2-night getaway with Huttopia (value $600) - XL Linoy Candle (value $85) - 2 tickets for the San Diego French Film Festival valid on May 5, 6 or 7 (value $58) Alliance Francaise de San Diego on Facebook

Other Places art fair (OPaf) is heading south for the first time. The inaugural OPaf South, co-presented with San Diego-based Harvest & Gather, will transform the California Center for the Arts, Escondido into a day-long meeting ground for artists, ideas, and neighbors on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free, with a suggested $5 donation to sustain future programming. Since 2017, OPaf has championed unconventional and underrepresented artists, artist-run spaces, and art programming that resists the constraints of the traditional art world. OPaf South extends this ethos to new terrain, creating an inclusive, outdoor–indoor platform for artists of all backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses. This first edition will feature over thirty booths and installations from local, regional, and international participants, as well as performances, readings, talks. It will also feature an 他の場所 popup, hosting works by Japanese artists and galleries, bringing cross-cultural perspectives into the mix. OPaf on Instagram

ABOUT THE EVENT Step into El After Life — where tradition meets celebration. This Día de los Muertos, the Chula Vista Center honor the roots of this celebration while making art and culture accessible to the entire community, transforming the mall into a space where memories are shared, traditions are alive, and everyone feels connected. FREE FAMILY ACTIVITIES TO EXPECT - Community Altar: Community members can upload a photo of loved ones to honor with offerings and remembrance. - Art Exhibition by Art Through The Glass - Vendors & Artisan Market - Catrin & Cartina Contest Prizes - Panteon Art Installation - Live Performances: DJ Sets & Folklorico by Ti’Pai Academy - Face Painting by Gabby’s Face Painting - Dia De Los Muertos Art Making Stations by Cr34tive Gathering - Gifts, Photo Opportunities & More! THE EXPERIENCE Marigolds guide the way, candles flicker like heartbeats, calaveras represent our loved ones, and we share meals in their honor. Each year, during Día de los Muertos, the worlds of the living and the dead overlap. Rooted in Indigenous traditions, this celebration honors the return of our loved ones, a ritual cherished by Mexicans around the world who gather to remember, share stories, connect to their homeland and celebrate life. El After Life celebrates how stories, rituals, and offerings live across generations. Through art, we set the table for those who came before us and invite them to share a night of laughter, love, and song. We invite the community to participate in this unique celebration of Día de los Muertos. Where art becomes an ofrenda, a luminous bridge between worlds. Best of all, this is a free event created for the community and everyone is encouraged to take part in honoring, remembering, and celebrating together. ADMISSION IS FREE Free & open to the public — bring your family, friends, and community. JOIN THE COMMUNAL ALTER Honor your loved ones as part of El After Life Submit a photo on the El After Life Page to honor a loved one and be included in our Community Altar at Chula Vista Center. We will print and frame your photo as part of this year’s Día de los Muertos celebration. Follow Us on Instagram @visitchulavistacenter

San Diego Museum of Art CEO Roxana Velásquez sits down with KPBS Midday Edition to talk about the museum's growth and San Diego's thriving binational arts scene. Then, hear about a haunted maze with a socially conscious spin. And finally, printmaking, toddler techno and more in your weekend arts preview.

American Broadcast journalist Judy Woodruff will be a featured guest at the 31st Annual Writer's Symposium by the Sea, "Writing Across the Divide." Judy Woodruff is an acclaimed American broadcast journalist known for her decades-long career covering politics and current events. She is also the author of the book "This Is Judy Woodruff at the White House." Woodruff began her journalism career in the early 1970s and became one of the most respected figures in television news. Woodruff served as a White House correspondent for NBC, co-anchored CNN’s Inside Politics, and later became the anchor and managing editor of the PBS NewsHour, where she was celebrated for her fairness, depth, and integrity. Renowned for her calm, balanced reporting and commitment to journalistic integrity, Woodruff has covered every U.S. presidential election since 1976. Her work has earned her numerous honors, including Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award, and the Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award. She has also been recognized by the Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism and inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. She is widely regarded as one of the most respected figures in American broadcast journalism. Tickets are offered in partnership with Warwick’s. Included in the ticket is live music, which begins at 6:15 p.m. when doors open for seating. The 31st Anniversary Writer's Symposium by the Sea will be February 25-27, 2026, also featuring award-winning writers Jamaica Kincaid and George Saunders. For more info, visit here: https://www.pointloma.edu/2026writers. Judy Woodruff on Instagram

Local author Patricia Santana's latest book follows a young girl growing up in Palm City against the backdrop of the Vietnam War. Then, a new documentary looks at grammar as a uniting force. And finally, your weekend arts events preview.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a delightful cruise on Mission Bay! Step aboard a charming vintage sternwheeler boat for a cozy adventure for the whole family. Kids will be entertained with festive activities like face painting, balloon art, and holiday crafts, while adults can relax and take in the views. When you’re ready for a treat, stop by the cash bar for seasonal favorites including pumpkin pie. This sightseeing cruise is the perfect way to create lasting memories this holiday season! Thursday, November 27, 2025 Details: - Departing Times: 2 p.m. | 3:15 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. - Boarding 15 minutes before departing time -$20+ per person Bahia Resort Hotel on Instagram and Facebook

Exhibit on view November 10 - December 16. Responding to issues affecting our region, our Fall 2025 Museum Studies class has juried, curated, and installed "Reimagining La Linea", an exhibition about migration which highlights the work of thirty artists and two collectives. Migration has been a vital force in the shaping our country, and the San Diego/Tijuana region clearly exemplifies this: a diverse community alive with layered cultures, languages, and traditions from all around the globe. The border wall or “La Linea,” intended as an impenetrable boundary, also reveals itself as porous, with the highest number of lawful daily crossings of any other US port of entry. The artwork bears witness to the human condition at the border as well as to the journeys and dreams carried across it. The exhibition challenged artists to imagine an alternative future where boundaries are fluid sites of connection rather than division. The exhibit transforms the gallery into a space of empathy and imagination, where borders that divide us become bridges that connect us. Join us for the reception on Wednesday, November 12, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Artists will be present and there will be music by DJ Will Gallaspy, aka The Great Gallaspy. Visit: https://www.sdmesa.edu/about-mesa/galleries-and-attractions/mesa-college-art-gallery/exhibits/index.shtml#future-exhibits San Diego Mesa College Gallery on Instagram and Facebook

Experience Birch Aquarium’s "Meditation Ocean: Aquarius Reef Base." This multi-sensory art and science installation reimagines the historic Aquarius Reef Base — the world’s only undersea research habitat — as a meditation space inspired by life beneath the ocean. Step through a portal into the underwater research station and experience life as the aquanauts did. Explore projections filmed at the original platform, wander through simulated underwater spaces and step inside a recreation of aquanauts' living quarters — all accompanied by ambient reef sounds and playful design that invite reflection on our connection to the ocean. Birch Aquarium opens daily at 9 a.m. with closing hours varying by day. Birch Aquarium at Scripps on Facebook / Instagram

Upcycle Your Own Item! Learn to Carve & Block Print! Thursday, December 4, 6-8 p.m. Have you ever wanted to print your own designs on shirts and bags?! In this 2-hour workshop, you’ll learn the art of relief printing! Students will learn to design and carve their own linoleum stamp and block print an image onto fabric. We invite you to upcycle fabric from your own wardrobe or home for this class, so grab a well-loved favorite item or something that could use a fun refresh and begin imagining some fun designs you might carve and print! Because this class focuses on upcycling, please bring your own fabric to block print on. This can be clothing, a tote bag or something else. You may bring more than one item and the instructor can help you choose which to print on in class. We recommend you avoid fabrics that are especially thin, like satins and silks. All other tools and materials needed for this class will be supplied for use. This class is appropriate for ages 14 years and older. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool funds accepted. • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram