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Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops. Watercolor Techniques Combining many styles and techniques of watercolor painting on quality paper will lead to your own fluid imagery. Many images and demonstrations will be used to inspire these paintings. All levels of experience are encouraged to participate. OMA provides food, drinks, and supplies; all you have to do is get yourself out of work, grab your friends, and have fun! Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Don’t miss this one-night-only powerhouse jazz double bill. Drumming virtuoso Nate Smith and visionary trumpeter Keyon Harrold each take the spotlight—delivering two electrifying sets from two of today’s most acclaimed and innovative jazz artists. Nate Smith on Facebook / Instagram Keyon Harrold on Facebook / Instagram

"Make a Joyful Noize (MAJN)" is a multimedia experience that blends music, film, and movement to capture the visceral and contagious energy of Black joy. Joy gives us a reason to live, even when it seems life has forsaken us. Black joy is entertainment, therapy, self-love, and salvation. It is the thing that allows us to still laugh and love. Soul Science Lab (SSL) is a music and multimedia duo powered by Chen Lo and Asante Amin. The two are storytellers who inspire the future with hip hop, jazz, soul and stunning visuals installations. The duo’s current projects include "Soundtrack ’63," "Make a Joyful Noize" (commissioned by Carnegie Hall), and "The Renaissance Mixtape" (commissioned by the Apollo Theater). SSL has released three studio albums: "Footprints," "The Visitor: Alter Destiny," and "Plan for Paradise." SSL has also developed a culturally responsive education platform for music creatives and educators at Soul Science University—just call them innovative Afro-futuristic griots. Soul Science Lab on Facebook / Instagram

Want to create edible landscaping but don’t want the high water bills? This gardening class focusses on edible landscaping that is also water conscious. Performing Arts Center & Multi-Purpose Room Friday, May 30, 2025 11 a.m. - noon Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library on Facebook

2 - 3 p.m.: Interview with Andrew Beech in the theater 3:45 - 5 p.m.: Informal interaction with Andrew Beech in the "Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder" exhibit A founding member (in 1976) of the Doctor Who Appreciation Society (DWAS) - the show’s earliest fan club still running today, Andrew became its chairman in the 1980s and Events Organizer throughout the 1990s. Due to his unrivalled knowledge of the program since the very beginning, and his skill-set as a commercial lawyer, thereafter he has worked alongside the BBC, initially as a freelancer, to advise its commercial division (BBC Enterprises, later BBC Worldwide and latterly BBC Studios) on some of their "Doctor Who" business operations. His experiences over the last 35 years have included (1) providing Content, Production and Rights information and advice for multiple BBC departments on a myriad issues, (2) advising on the content, rights and marketing of the ‘classic’ "Doctor Who" DVD - and now Blu Ray - range, (3) supervising key elements of the public events (‘conventions’) held to celebrate the show’s 30th, 40th and 50th Anniversaries, (4) working within the BBC Studios Live Events team as Content Supervisor generally and, more specifically, as Curator/Artefacts Advisor for "The Doctor Who Experience" (2010-2017) and (5) liaising with the auction house tasked with the sale of "Doctor Who" props and costumes over the years. Comic-Con Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Create your own ceramic jewelry! Mondays, September 15, 22, 29, October 13 & 20, from 6-8:30 p.m. No class on October 6. Ages 15+ welcome! In this 5-week series, students will learn the basics of handbuilding to create decorative and wearable jewelry pieces with an emphasis on color and texture. Working with mid fire clay, we will explore various methods of building shapes and decorative techniques with colored clay, underglazes, slips, & glaze. Students will complete multiple projects throughout the course with an artistic and creative approach to decorative designs. The course will go over methods to create texture & patterns for small items such as beads, pendants, earrings, and trinket dishes. Students will be able to utilize a wide array of findings, tools, and materials for building and decoration. Students will create pieces in the first 3 classes, we will glaze items on the 4th class, the last class we will put together and complete all of our jewelry with findings etc. The instructor will have additional decorative materials for sale such as findings and colored clays and slips. Projects will be ready to pick up 3-4 weeks after the last class. All materials provided. Additional materials available via the instructor for a fee. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool funds accepted. • If this class is full, join the Interest List. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

World renowned flamenco guitarist José Antonio Rodriguez makes a rare visit to San Diego for a night of Spanish guitar mastery in San Diego's newest music venue, The Paper Moon Event Hall. Do you play guitar? The day after the concert, you have the rare opportunity to learn from the artist personally. José Antonio will host a flamenco guitar workshop the following day Sunday Nov 9th (separate ticket required) José Antonio Rodríguez on Facebook / Instagram

Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops. Abstract Painting Immerse yourself in loose and lively, gestural, and large expressive paintings to create a mood, dream, or emotion. All levels of experience are encouraged to participate. OMA provides food, drinks, and supplies; all you have to do is get yourself out of work, grab your friends, and have fun! Oceanside Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook

Creative Connections: SEL Through Contemporary Art with the ArtReach Learning Portal In this hands-on professional development workshop, educators will learn two creative projects, based on contemporary art practices, that integrate Social Emotional Learning (SEL). Participants will explore how these art forms can encourage self-expression, emotional processing, and social connection in the classroom. The session will also introduce the ArtReach Learning Portal, offering resources and tools to support SEL-focused art education. Educators will leave with ready-to-implement projects and access to a rich digital platform for continued learning and inspiration. ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops. Printmaking Mono Printing Create several one-of-a-kind landscapes, seascapes, cityscapes, or mindscapes with this quick, colorful, and energetic process. All levels of experience are encouraged to participate. OMA provides food, drinks, and supplies; all you have to do is get yourself out of work, grab your friends, and have fun! Visit: https://evergreen.humanitru.com/web/campaigns/oceanside-museum-of-art~taste-of-art-w-robin-douglas?tab_5161=id%3A22674 Oceanside Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook