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Make memories that last this holiday season with our ornament workshop! Learn to craft adorable, squishy ornaments using fabric and a mix of hand and machine sewing techniques. Perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike, this workshop will guide you through creating one-of-a-kind keepsakes to decorate your tree or gift to loved ones. All materials are provided—just bring your holiday spirit and creativity! Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today and get ready for a festive, hands-on experience that’s as fun as it is heartwarming. ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Sunday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. March 9 (Special note: this is the first day of the Daylight Saving Time [DST].) (1 Day, 5 total hours of instruction) La Jolla Studio $100/120 + $10 materials fee paid to instructor The metamorphosis of a butterfly is a profound and intricate process that beautifully illustrates our own transformation and growth. This remarkable journey underscores the inherent challenges that accompany our evolution, ultimately leading to a complete and awe-inspiring rebirth as a butterfly. In this soul-searching book arts workshop, we will engage in introspective guided writing prompts and indulgent improvisation to transform the enigmatic shifts in our lives into a book structure, handcrafted from a single sheet of paper. These creations will unfold like butterfly wings illustrated with found-imagery collage and text. By attuning to our hearts and quieting our minds, these collaged books will help us make sense of our life experiences. This process will enable us to explore new poetic avenues and gain fresh creative insights. Collage is a calming and meditative practice, suitable for all skill levels. Materials: Bring your journal; scissors; X-Acto knives; glue stick; collage ephemera; and high-quality magazines—nature, art, science, fashion—to share and to cut up. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/2 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Come see our latest exhibition: "Chicanismo and the "Art of Resistance: The Legacy of Ricardo Favela and the Royal Chicano Air Force (RCAF)." This new exhibit showcases the importance of creating inclusive spaces for underserved communities to express their creativity through art resistance, empowerment, cultural pride and activism. Curated by Florentina Favela & Eddie Salas Last weekend to see the Community Artist Gallery Installation by Tim Redbird Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center on Facebook

Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. January 25 (1 Day, 5 total hours of instruction) On Location at La Jolla Cove and La Jolla Studio The School of the Arts welcomes LA-based artist Tomory Dodge leading a one-day plein air workshop. Tomory and the class will begin the day at the La Jolla Studio and then walk down to the Cove to paint. (If accessibility is an issue, students are welcome to drive down to the Cove). Tomory will focus on exploring tension within a painting—by pushing the boundaries between representation and abstraction—as well as three-dimensional (3D) space and the physicality of the materials used to paint. Materials: Portable easel; four 8” x 10” or 6” x 8”, good quality canvas boards; half-dozen brushes, white bristle flat or filbert, sizes 2, 4, and 6. One medium-size steel palette knife; small, pointed round brush for detail, sizes 2–4. Paper towels; odorless turpentine; small jar for turpentine, painting medium (Galkyd, Liquin, etc.); wood palette; oil paints: Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red Medium, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Cadmium Lemon, Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Permalba White, Raw Umber, Cadmium orange. Sun hat. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/1 Tomory Dodge on Instagram

Join us for ArtReach’s Friday Party Fundraiser—a vibrant evening of art, music, and community! This 21+ event offers hands-on art activities like block printing, screen printing, and rug tufting, alongside a chill zone for doodling and creating to the beats of a live DJ. Your ticket includes a drink (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options) and access to three creative stations, with additional goodies like bandanas, t-shirts, and solo tufting upgrades available for purchase. All proceeds support ArtReach’s mission to expand free and affordable arts education programs for youth across San Diego. Let’s make art and make a difference together! ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Gregory Page is so talented, so diverse, and so entertaining, we never get tired of seeing him on our stage. Each show is a special treat, and this one will be extra special. Gregory recently worked up a full show of Leon Redbone tunes. For our January concert, he’s choosing his favorites of those, and also selecting another set of his own material that he has been dying to share with us. Leon Redbone became a musical icon in the 1970s, getting a lot of attention on Saturday Night Live, Johnny Carson, and on the performance stage. He adopted the persona of an early bluesman, and played mostly pre-war tunes, often on solo fingerstyle guitar. No wonder Gregory has an affinity for him! Visit: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/gregory-page-templars-hall-in-old-poway-tickets/14026923

Celebrate the birthday of jazz legend Django Reinhardt with an unforgettable evening of gypsy jazz! The Live at the Brooks Concert Series kicks off its 2025 season with Pino Noir, a captivating ensemble led by virtuoso Luca Pino, bringing their signature gypsy jazz sound to the stage. Opening the night is the Garner Trio, blending 1920s and '30s jazz, blues, and folk with their soulful and vibrant performance. Join us for an extraordinary musical celebration! Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

What a musical year 2025 is shaping up to be! Gregory Page Plays the Songs of Leon Redbone In Songs of Leon Redbone, the award-winning London born international performing songwriter Gregory Page tips his well-worn fedora to the man himself in a show that evokes the character and mood of Leon Redbone and the Tin Pan Alley era — not just a concert, a time machine! Visit: https://oceansidetheatre.vbotickets.com/event/Gregory_Page_Plays_the_Songs_of_Leon_Redbone/143812

Did you know that one blood donation can save up to three lives? Or that someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds? You can help save a life by donating blood at your library. Sign up online at redcrossblood.org, using the sponsor code MVLIBRARY. Audience: Adults Location: Community Room Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/american-red-cross-blood-drive-385776 American Red Cross on Instagram and Facebook

Get ready for a holly jolly evening at The Duck Dive’s Christmas Movie Trivia Night on Wednesday, December 18, at 8 p.m.! Test your knowledge of holiday classics like "Elf" and "Home Alone" while sipping on festive cocktails and competing for themed prizes like Whoville mugs and holiday sweaters. Gather your crew, don your ugly sweaters, and secure your spot by purchasing tickets and reserving a table at 858-273-3825. Don’t miss out on a night of trivia, laughs, and Christmas cheer!