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A 60-minute restorative yoga and journaling experience designed specifically for writers. Through gentle, supported poses and seven journal prompts. One for each chakra. You'll be invited to slow down, drop in, and let your writing flow from a deeper place. This class isn't about perfect prose; it's about connecting deeper with your unique writing style. We'll move through a grounding warm-up, then alternate between restorative poses and journaling, giving your body space to soften while your words rise to the surface. Come ready to restore, reflect, and write from the soul.

Former bass player of the alternative rock band Incubus, Ben Kenney, will hit the road in a limited run of club dates this August and September. The eight intimate shows will feature music from Kenney’s six solo albums as well as his upcoming untitled album due this fall. The tour kicks off in New York at Nublu and will wrap in Los Angeles. Fans of Incubus will get the unique chance to see the former bass player in a different light as lead vocalist and guitarist of his touring trio. In his solo music, Kenney, “tries to step outside my comfort zone and make music that does not exist, yet.” This tour brings him back to his “happy place after a long and difficult [health] journey” over the past few years. Kenney's solo music is a masterful blend of funk from his stint with The Roots, his East Coast punk days, and his more recent tenure in the indie rock world.

Be immersed in the favorite stories chosen by members of Storytellers of San Diego to beguile you. Storytellers will pull tales from their treasure chests of tales, old and new, fabricated and true. Expect original tales, folkloric, personal and literary stories told by a dynamic group of tellers. Hosted by Linda Brown and Ami, aided and abetted by Emily Stamets,David Schmidt, Mindy Donner and Fred Laskowski. Stories to think on and enjoy with oceans breezes. Come join in the artsy atmosphere with great barista drinks. Ages 12 and up.

Parents! Recharge and relax with a calming acrylic painting activity at the Family Engagement Center. Free and open to the public.

Handcraft your own natural massage bar! Saturday, October 3, 10-11:15 a.m. Beginners welcome! Ages 15+years! Join us for a special workshop with Guest Artisan & Instructor Chelsea Lööw, visiting from Sweden and introducing a limited series of workshops with Craft Collective this year! Massage oil bars are made to melt right onto the skin, a blend of decadence and everyday body care. Made with organic beeswax, moisturizing butters, nourishing oils, and beautiful fragrances, these buttery bars leave your skin wonderfully scented and glowy. In this class, you will learn about the benefits and properties of different ingredients and then choose a custom combination to make your own massage bars with simple packaging for storage. It goes without saying that these massage bars make excellent gifts! A note about ingredients and sensitivities: This workshop introduces a range of plant-based oils and butters, including sweet almond, apricot kernel, coconut, castor, jojoba, avocado, marula, and moringa oils as well as butters from shea and cupuaçu. Because individual allergies and sensitivities vary, please let us know about any known seed, nut, or botanical allergies when you register. We’ll review the ingredient list and help you choose the ones that best suit you! No experience necessary. Ages 15+ welcome. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available

Handcraft your own lip balms! Select a date: Saturday, Sept 19, from 2-3:30 p.m. or Tuesday, Sept 22, from 5:30-7 p.m. Beginners welcome! Ages 15+years! Join us for a special workshop with Guest Artisan & Instructor Chelsea Lööw, visiting from Sweden and introducing a limited series of workshops with Craft Collective this year! An educational, hands-on workshop for those who want to experience the freedom and creativity of making their own all-natural lip balm from scratch. In this 1.5-hour class, you’ll learn about the properties and benefits of beeswax and our different carrier oils then create a custom batch of lip balm using a selection of organic beeswax, nourishing carrier oils, scents, and even tints. Each participant will leave with several tins of their own lip balm, plus the knowledge to make more at home. It’s Choose Your Own Adventure, Lip Balm Edition! A note about ingredients and sensitivities: This workshop introduces a range of plant-based oils and butters, including sweet almond, apricot kernel, coconut, castor, jojoba, avocado, marula, and moringa oils as well as butters from shea and cupuaçu. Because individual allergies and sensitivities vary, please let us know about any known seed, nut, or botanical allergies when you register. We’ll review the ingredient list and help you choose the ones that best suit you! No experience necessary. Ages 15+ welcome. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

We have compiled a list of ways to support the impacted families, including donation funds organized by the center. We have also gathered mental health, legal, and crisis resources for anyone who needs support right now.

Join Vanguard Culture and UC San Diego Craft Center for a vibrant gathering of visual art, storytelling, dance, and community care. This special evening also marks the national launch of the Jimi Appleseed Initiative (JAI), a cultural storytelling movement rooted in creativity, sustainability, and shared humanity. Launching from San Diego, the event will be streamed with interactive participation from 8–12 communities across the United States, creating a real-time national storytelling experience—while remaining deeply grounded in local voices and connection. Purchase a Bowl. Sow a Seed. Make a $15 donation to receive a beautiful, handmade ceramic bowl created by artists at the UC San Diego Craft Center. Proceeds directly support the San Diego Rescue Mission, helping ensure nourishing meals for neighbors in need. Event Highlights: -"Invisible Nation": Portraits of the Unhoused, an exhibition by artist Neil Shigley -National launch of the Jimi Appleseed Initiative, a national storytelling and wisdom-sharing movement that fosters unity and cultural understanding. -Live theatre by Blindspot Collective -Live dance by Culture Shock San Diego -Interactive springtime art and storytelling activities by Storytellers of San Diego More than an event, this is a space to sow empathy, spark conversation, and rediscover our shared humanity—because once we hear each other’s stories, we stop being strangers. Thursday, April 30th, 2026 UCSD Park & Market 1100 Market Street San Diego, CA 92101 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. (Guests are encouraged to bring unexpired canned goods.) $15 donation directly benefits the San Diego Rescue Mission and includes a beautiful, handmade ceramic bowl. Visit: https://vanguardculture.com/apr-30-art-garden-a-communal-offering-of-art-storytelling-connection/ Vanguard Culture on Instagram and Facebook

As the classical concert season ramps up, two of America's finest orchestras will soon be led by new conductors when Daniel Harding takes over in Los Angeles and Elim Chan leads in San Francisco.

San Diego sketch comedy fiends, Dad Skeleton returns to Finest City improv for a high-concept sketch comedy show starring YOU! That's right, you. It's Rose's turn. Dust off your tuxedo and put on your big eyelashes because you may be plucked from the crowd and put in a scene. You may get to cast a sketch yourself. You might even get to design the costumes. The world is your oyster, and this show is your bitch. Starring Dad Skeleton (Paige Chadwick and Jacob Rozansky), featuring Itzel Perez and Reace Pudvah. Dad Skeleton Comedy on Instagram