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Upcoming Dates: June 8, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. -or- June 12, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. -or- July 6, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. -or- July 17, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Bonjour! Welcome to our fragrant adventure! No experience necessary – just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm. Join us in crafting your very own signature scent under the guidance of our in-house French Perfume Designer, Jil Croquet. This workshop is an enjoyable three-hour session where you’ll dive into the art of perfume-making. From uncovering composition secrets to the sheer joy of smelling and blending scents, you’ll gain hands-on experience while learning the basics of fragrance design techniques. All the materials and tools you need are provided and included in the workshop fee. With a carefully curated selection of essential oils, we’ll explore this hidden world together. You’ll leave with your own personalized travel spray as a delightful keepsake of our aromatic journey. Come, let’s discover the captivating world of perfumery! This workshop is perfect for ages 14 and up, so grab a friend or come solo and let’s create some magic together! All materials and tools will be provided, and the cost of materials is included in the workshop fee. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool funds accepted. • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for Reframing the Narrative, a powerful evening of thought-provoking conversations, art, and community, centered on the rich and resilient stories of the Black experience in San Diego. This immersive event is part of "Beyond the Line", the current San Diego Made Factory My Creative Journey Residency by filmmaker Rose Sanchez, which explores the intersection of history, storytelling, and community empowerment. The Line represents the long-standing systems of redlining and structural inequality. Beyond is about breaking through those barriers—reclaiming space, shaping new narratives, and building generational wealth and identity within the Black community. What to Expect: Three engaging talks from key Black community voices: Ramel Wallace: "The San Diego Black Experience" Herman Collins: "Redlining, the Promise Zone, and Our Historical Footprint" Rose Sanchez: "Film and Art as a Vessel for Black History" Enjoy a curated selection of Black artist vendors, showcasing and selling original works that reflect the evening’s themes of resistance, resilience, and vision. This event is more than a lecture series—it’s a living archive, a creative gathering space, and an invitation to reimagine what legacy and liberation can look like when the community authors its own story. Visit: https://www.sandiegomade.org/ San Diego Made Factory on Facebook / Instagram

AvalonBay Communities is the developer of the project, which will create 621 apartments ranging from studio to three-bedroom units, east of Snapdragon Stadium in the existing Orange Lot.

Grand Opening JWL ART DESIGNS by Joel White Art Gallery and Studio 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., May 2, 2025 and May 3, 2025 May 2, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., (Music by Gregory Page from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.) May 3, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., (Music by Gregory Page from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.) Black and white, pen and ink abstracts and highly stylized representations, minimalist to elaborate. Thanks to Funding provided by Arts District Liberty Station. Visit: https://libertystation.com/do/grand-opening-art-studio-and-gallery-jwl-art-designs

A group of Democratic senators and Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller hosted a Pride celebration at the Kennedy Center Monday evening. But the Kennedy Center had nothing to do with programming it.

We're thrilled to announce this special concert to kick off our 2025-26 Cultural Events Concert season! We'll be joined by Patrick A. Scott, award-winning concert organist and Director of Music & Organist at Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Memphis, Tennessee. His recital will include classic pieces as well as an improvisational suite based on themes submitted by the audience – spanning a wide-range of genres such as hymn, classical, musical theatre, film, and Top 40!). Come participate in the improv selection and enjoy this beautiful showcase the capabilities of the First Church San Diego organ. If you're unable to join us in person, the concert will also be livestreamed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstChurchSanDiego This concert is dedicated to the memory of John Mathison who served as the Chair for the CEC for the 2024-2025 series. About the Musician: Dr. Scott is recognized as one of the prominent organists of his generation having won both the first prize and the audience prize in the American Guild of Organists’ National Competition in Organ Improvisation held at the AGO National Convention in Boston in 2014. At the same convention, he was also awarded second prize in the Schoenstein Hymn-Playing Competition. In 2016, he was named one of the top 20 leaders and organists under the age of 30 by The Diapason magazine. He is Director of Music & Organist at Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in the heart of Midtown Memphis, Tennessee. There, he serves as the Artistic Director for the Memphis Boy & Girl Choir, provides music for chapel services for the Grace-St. Luke’s School, plans an annual music concert series, and leads a program supporting multiple choirs including a chorister program affiliated with the Royal School of Church Music. About The Cultural Events Music Series: First United Methodist Church of San Diego’s cultural event music series brings a mix of classic and folk music to the Mission Valley neighborhood of San Diego. These free concerts take place throughout the year and are made possible through the support of generous donors. Please consider becoming a patron of the music series! Learn more at: https://www.fumcsd.org/ministries/cultural-events-music-series/ First UMC of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

The two-story, 13,000-square-foot arcade offers retro and modern games, pinball, art and more.

If you're looking for a way to blend Southern California sunshine with the festive spirit of a classic German celebration, then the Encinitas Oktoberfest & Artisan Faire on Sunday, September 28 is where you need to be! The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce and Visit Encinitas have announced that their 29th annual Oktoberfest will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 15,000 guests are expected to attend this premier Oktoberfest in San Diego County. The ceremonial parade is slated for noon. This family-oriented and pet-friendly festival and artisan faire is free and open to the public. Live entertainment including Bavarian music and dance troupes keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy. Authentic German food, international refreshments, two beer gardens and a diverse selection of local artisan products make the event a great opportunity to eat, drink and be merry and shop for unique crafts, jewelry and other handmade goods while supporting local businesses. A special kids play zone with inflatable slides, games, crafts, face painting and a rock-climbing wall make sure there is plenty to keep the little ones entertained while the adults enjoy the festivities. And for the first time, there will be a pet costume contest where furry friends get to show off their best German-themed costumes and compete for fun prizes. As lively oompah music plays in the background, festival goers will be transported to Munich as steins of golden frothy beers flow freely and the aroma of sizzling sausages, crispy schnitzel and warm pretzels waft through the air.

In the aftermath of a deadly militant attack in Kashmir in April, authorities have expelled more than 1,500 Muslims from India, often at gunpoint.

This weekend in the arts: Avia Rose Ramm; LGBTQ+ dance performances; Cami Árboles; Shakespeare's "All's Well That Ends Well"; "Lottery Day"; Acoustic Evenings; North Park Music Fest; John Singletary; Artivál; Anne Mudge; and the SDPL Summer Reading Program.