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"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

JCPenney is kicking off the holidays by hosting the first official holiday party as shoppers wait to begin their Black Friday shopping. Starting at 4 a.m. on Black Friday (11/28), a JCPenney hype team will energize customers in line with games, trivia and impromptu dance breaks to make the wait feel shorter and keep the holiday spirits merry and bright. To add cozy comfort and holiday nostalgia, JCPenney will also provide hot apple cider and donuts to those waiting to get in the store. Finally, a roaming photographer will capture Polaroids of joyful moments in line, giving customers a keepsake and a shareable holiday memory with friends and loved ones.

Local hip-hop artist, curator and promoter Ric Scales joins Midday Edition to talk about San Diego's hip-hop scene in 2025, and how history informs his music.

This December, Bach to Rock Carlsbad will be holding its very first Holiday Open House! The B2R Carlsbad team will be conducting tours of their school as well as holding demonstration of the various courses they offer, including: Kids 'N' Keys, Rock Band, Guitar 101, Rock 'N' Roll, Beat Making, and DJ Mixing! Spaces are limited for some of the course demonstrations. To find out more about our Holiday Open House follow the link to our events page and register now or reach out to our school at 442-333-9206! See you there, Carlsbad! Register: https://www.bachtorock.com/carlsbad/events/ Bach To Rock Carlsbad on Facebook / Instagram

"Comics, Bande Dessinée, Fumetti, and Manga: Comics in Many Forms"—A conversation about comics in their many forms. Vin Deighan (aka Frank Quitely), Laurence Grove (director of the Stirling Maxwell Centre for the Study of Text/Image Cultures at the University of Glasgow and president of the International Bande Dessinée Society), Antonio Ianotta (University of San Diego), and Van Tarpley (San Diego State University) join moderator Elizabeth Pollard (co-director, Center for Comics Studies at SDSU) for a discussion exploring the similarities and differences of English-language comics, French bande dessinée, Italian fumetti, and Japanese manga. Drawing workshop immediately preceding the panel, from 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., with Vin Deighan (aka Frank Quitely) in the Prebys Foundation Art Studio. Space is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Free museum admission to the first 40 college students with a current ID. Comic-Con Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Join The San Diego River Park Foundation for a festive nature-themed holiday celebration at Grant Park! If you have been wanting to check out this exciting new nature education center and eco-park, this is your chance while enjoying good cheer with neighbors and fellow nature-lovers! RSVP HERE: https://sandiegoriver.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1164531 Questions: email jake@sandiegoriver.org Festivities Include: - Holiday music and good cheer - Cookies and cider - Solar-cooked food bites (weather depending) and solar cooking demonstration - Wreath making ($25 suggested donation) - Coastal native wildflower seed planting - SD River themed art for sale with unique holiday gifts - Rollin' with the River San Diego River Trail tour (please sign up for the tour) - Fun educational booths and presentations - Project Wildlife animal ambassadors No Sock Drive: we welcome donations of items to be put in a care packages that we hand out to people experiencing homelessness in the riverbed. Thanks to generous donors we have enough socks, but appreciate donations of the following items: - Wet Wipes - travel packs of 20, biodegradable preferred - Toothbrushes and toothpaste - 1-gallon re-sealable bags (for the care packages) - Rain ponchos (individually wrapped) - Individually wrapped protein or food bars - soft are preferred (we'd like to include 6 in each package) - Warm hats or caps Location: Grant Park Parking: Enter the Park and park in open spots available. To reduce emissions, consider carpooling or taking public transportation (closest trolley stop is Rio Vista San Diego Trolley Stop, which is a 8 minute walk away.) San Diego River Park Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

Sherri Goodman, who coined the term “threat multiplier” regarding climate change, will speak at SDSU in the Student Union Theatre on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 4:30 p.m. This event is presented by the International Securiy and Conflict Resolution (ISCOR) program at the College of Arts and Letters, through generous funding by donor and alumnus Edward Uechi (ISCOR '05). Additional support is also provided by the Center for War and Society.

Join us for "We Are Each Other's Harvest: Celebrating African American Farmers, Land, and Legacy" with Natalie Baszile at the San Diego Central Library! San Diego Public Library and USD Copley Library are thrilled to present Natalie Baszile for this year's Black History Month Author spotlight. This in-person event will also include a resource fair, Q&A session, book signing and—for attendees who arrive early—a FREE copy of one of Natalie's books.* 5 p.m. | Resource Fair 6 p.m. | Author Talk 7 p.m. | Book Signing Registration is highly recommended. Visit https://mysdpl.org/nataliebaszile to reserve your spot! *Arrive early—the first 50 attendees receive one of Natalie's books. Natalie Baszile is the author of the novel, "Queen Sugar," which was adapted for seven television seasons and nominated for an NAACP Image Award. She has a M.A. in Afro-American Studies from UCLA, and an MFA from Warren Wilson College's MFA Program for Writers. Join us as we discuss Natalie Baszile's new non-fiction book, "We are Each Other's Harvest: Celebrating African American Farmers, Land & Legacy," where Natalie brings together essays, poems, conversations, portraits, and first-person narratives to tell the story of Black people's connection to the land from Emancipation to the present. Natalie's passion for the stories of Black farmers and land stewards comes from a desire to shift the narrative around agriculture, farming, and labor. ==== Parking at Central Library ==== Attendees may park for up to 2 hours FREE, with a validated ticket, in Central Library's underground parking garage. For more information on how to get to the event, please visit the Central Library website. https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/central-library/parking ==== Additional Lecture at USD ==== A second author talk, held inside the Mother Hill room of USD Copley Library will take place on Monday, February 23 at 6 p.m. and will follow a similar format. This program is open to the public. Natalie Baszile on Facebook / Instagram

One-third of San Diego households don't earn enough to cover basic needs — like housing, food and transportation. We talk about ways to make your money count. Plus, a panel of local leaders on how communities are showing up for each other in stressful times.

Cinema Under The Stars presents "Love Actually" Cinema Under The Stars 4040 Goldfinch Street San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 295-4421 All ages Cost: $17 - $20 Members - $17 Non-members - $18 Online reservations - $20 Ages: 18+ Cinema Under The Stars presents "LOVE ACTUALLY " Friday, Dec. 19 at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at 8 p.m. “LOVE ACTUALLY” (2003. 135 minutes. R): All of London is in love – or longs to be. Richard Curtis' ultimate romantic comedy follows the romantic longiIngs of a star-studded cast of characters, each weaving their way into another's heart over the course of one frantic Christmas season. Featuring Hugh Grant, Keira Knightley, Bill Nighy, Emma Thompson, Colin Firth, Laura Linney and Alan Rickman. A waterproof canopy has been installed to keep you warm and dry during the Winter months. More information about Cinema Under The Stars: * Unique and intimate outdoor theater in Mission Hills * “Zero Gravity” reclining seats, heaters and blankets provided * Members - $17; Non-members - $18; Online - $20 * Online Reservations for members begin Monday at 9 a.m. * Online Reservations for non-members begin Tuesday at 9 a.m. * Box Office opens at 6 p.m. on movie nights * Films begin at 8 p.m. with a vintage cartoon * Popcorn, Candy, Hot and Cold beverages are $3 each * Reservations must be cancelled before 5 p.m. online, or call the theater before 6 p.m. A Credit Card will hold your seats when making reservations online, but we only accept CASH, CHECKS, and VENMO at the Box Office. Visit https://www.www.topspresents.com or call (619) 295-4221 for more information.