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Join us for a special event where the artists of Barracks 16 bring their creative process to life! Witness live painting demonstrations, engage with the artists, and see works of art take shape before your eyes. This is a unique opportunity to step into the studios, observe different techniques, and connect with the vibrant artistic community of Liberty Station. Whether you're an art lover, collector, or just curious, we invite you to be part of this inspiring experience. Mark your calendars and celebrate creativity with us! Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/experience-art-in-action-at-barracks-16-tickets-1253357198119 Liberty Station on Instagram and Facebook

Join us on Saturday, March 29, 2025, for an unforgettable day of cars, camaraderie, and scenic beauty at the Shifting Gears Rally! Start your engines at our new IGNITE Academy – Santee Campus and enjoy a scenic drive through San Diego’s stunning wine country. Along the way, participate in a fun-filled poker run, where the best hand wins an exciting prize. The adventure culminates at Deer Park Winery & Auto Museum, featuring a vibrant car show, delicious food, and vendors. Don’t miss this incredible event celebrating car culture and community. Visit: https://sdautomuseum.org/pages/shifting-gears-rally

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it. This workshop will be hosted at Local Roots Kombucha. Local Roots began with the simple goal of creating a better-for-you alcohol that gives back to the local community as much as it does your gut. The name Local Roots was derived from our passion for bringing people together, sharing and instilling a sense of community. The word ‘local’ is defined by belonging or relating to a particular area or neighborhood, while ‘roots’ is defined as being established deeply with a purpose. Our name is our badge on honor and our brand ethos is centered around always abiding by the culture personified in our brand name. Under 21 policy: Please contact Local Roots Kombucha for details regarding underage entry Visit: Bonsai Workshop at Local Roots Kombucha Bonsai Bar on Instagram and Facebook

Experience an intimate evening of live music with Stevie & Barrio Jazz Club at Roma Norte on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Combining jazz and Latin house music with electronic elements, this collaborative project will elevate and energize your senses. Enjoy uniquely handcrafted cocktails and bites while soaking in the music in Roma Norte’s vibrant atmosphere. The session starts at 8 p.m., you can check out their music here.

Don't miss an immersive nostalgia party celebrating 2000s MTV Spring Break glory with live tribute band "It's Britney Beep" Experience, plus Y2K makeover station, music videos, costume contest, themed drinks, DJ playing throwbacks, dance party and surprises. Rep your hottest 2000s styled look and hit me baby one more time! ⚡️Check Out The Artist: "It's Britney Beep", The Live Band Tribute to Britney, as you remember her ⚡️Art & Vendors: Art Install by Red Thread Society Live Painting Toxic Doll Clothing Tooth Gems ⚡️How to Win the Costume Contest: In spring break style, we're inviting you on-stage to strut it on our catwalk - winner takes all! Wear your best 2000s inspired look from the Real Slim Shady to Paris Hilton to Blink 182 and beyond. Visit: https://dice.fm/event/xew2em-iconic-2000s-party-ft-its-britney-beep-11th-apr-adams-avenue-theater-san-diego-tickets It's Britney Beep on Instagram and Facebook

San Diego’s arts community is rallying to support their Los Angeles counterparts who lost studios, homes, and livelihoods in the devastating Pacific Palisades and Altadena wildfires. This spring, Union Hall Gallery will host a two-weekend Fine Art and Craft Sale on Friday, April 4 – Sunday, April 6 and Friday, April 11 – Sunday, April 13, featuring over 400 donated pieces spanning painting, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, and more, to raise funds for the LA art community. One hundred percent of proceeds from the sale will directly benefit the Grief and Hope: LA Art World Fire Relief Fund, providing funds to artists and art workers following the January 2025 fires. Featured in the sale are renowned artists like Italo Scanga, Paula Wittner, James Hubbell, Larry Groff, Margaret Larlham, Jane Culp, and Joe Garcia, alongside emerging voices, university students, tattoo artists, and fiber artists. Inside the 2,500-square-foot space, the sale will feel like an immersive gallery experience, with pieces rotated as they sell—encouraging visitors to return throughout the event. The collection will be eclectic and varied, spanning abstract to realism - surrealism, impressionism, expressionism, fauvism, whimsy, plein-air, ceramics, glass, metalwork, fiber arts, and beyond. With prices ranging from $10 to $5,000, the sale is designed to make art accessible for everyone—whether you’re a seasoned collector or someone simply looking to support a worthy cause. Come explore a diverse range of artwork and help support those in need.

The Doctoral Research Colloquium features talks by PhD students who have recently advanced to candidacy along with a keynote lecture by a speaker who has influenced their practice. PhD students Johnnie Chatman and Coral Pereda Serras will present, along with keynoted speaker Dr. Tamara Kneese.