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The Department of Visual Arts at UC San Diego welcomes iris yirei hu as the 2025 Longenecker-Roth Artist in Residence. iris is a multidisciplinary journey-based artist from Los Angeles who works across paintings, installations, intercultural collaborations, writing, and public art. She roots her art practice in processes of material and spiritual transformation, as evidenced in labor intensive pieces and installations that explore the subterranean realms of grief and loss, cycles of life and death, the earthly and the otherworldly, and the infinitely evolving self. Central to her practice is working across territories and peoples, through which she investigates how geography, kinship, and the sacred are reflected in cultural technologies and ecological practices. A lifelong learner, she has undertaken rigorous study of ceramics, weaving, and papermaking by being in community with culture bearers and experts, and proposes that the preservation of craft is integral to bridging cultural, geographic, and generational divides. In 2022, LA Metro commissioned iris to design a large-scale mosaic artwork for the future UCLA/Westwood Purple Line Metro Station slated to open for the 2028 Summer Olympics. She has exhibited at the Armory Center for the Arts (Pasadena, CA); Center for Arts, Research, and Alliances (New York, NY); Museum of Contemporary Art (Tucson, AZ); Plug In Institute for Contemporary Art (Winnipeg, MB, Canada); John Michael Kohler Arts Center (Sheboygan, WI); Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery; among many other venues. Notable awards and residencies include: John Michael Kohler Arts Center Arts/Industry Artist-in-Residence in Pottery (2025), Meztli Projects Cultural Worker Fellowship (2024), California Community Foundation Fellowship for Visual Artists (2022), Headlands Center for the Arts Artist-in-Residence (2022), California Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowship (2021), and Foundation for Contemporary Arts (2020 & 2018). UC San Diego Visual Arts on Facebook / Instagram

"The Nutcracker at Wethersfield" follows choreographer Troy Schumacher in the dark winter of 2020 as he dreams of an idea to save Christmas and put his fellow New York City Ballet dancers back to work. Set on the grounds of a magical Hudson Valley estate, Troy and his team of fellow artists face almost insurmountable challenges to create an unforgettable and immersive live experience between dancers and audience, who arrive as guests at the ballet’s most famous party scene to witness the "Nutcracker" like never before. We follow the dancers and their process, exploring their hopes and dreams as they push themselves to bring this vision to reality. This is a film that celebrates the joy and value of art in our communities, and the magic of the holidays through the classic experience of the "Nutcracker." Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

Fall Festival at Cabrillo Recreation Center on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Free Family-Friendly Event! Come Fall into Fun with exciting activities: Face Painter Photo Area Potato Sack Race Arts & Crafts Outdoor Games Tie-Dye Shirts Goody Bags For more info on Fall 2025 programs: Visit us in person Call 619-531-1534 Log on to: www.SDRecConnect.com Cabrillo Recreation Center 3051 Canon St, San Diego, CA 92106 Contact: 619-531-1534

Halloween/Fall Carnival on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Fee: Free! Ages: All ages welcome Activities Include: Carnival-style games Arts & crafts Jumper / bounce house Music Fun for the whole family! Come enjoy a festive afternoon of fun, creativity, and family-friendly activities! Carmel Mtn Ranch / Sabre Springs Recreation Center 10152 Rancho Carmel Drive, San Diego, CA 92128 Contact: (858) 538-8100

Raising Money for Veteran Art Classes The Veterans Art Project on Facebook / Instagram

This weekend in arts and culture in San Diego: Author & Punisher's industrial drone music; a new exhibit on race history at the Museum of Us; clown art at Woo Studios; Vietnamese food and art lessons with Thien Pham; Jessie Montgomery compositions at the Mingei; new work by Maybelle Reynoso and more.

As Twitchcon marks 10 years, with its latest event in San Diego earlier this month, streamers share how they manage mental health and in an always-online world.

Stream now with KPBS Passport! Debbie Gibson shares insight and inspiration about recording her first holiday album, "Winterlicious," and performs some classic and new holiday hits. The half-hour concert, filmed at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank, New Jersey, includes performances of "The Gift," "Let it Snow," the "Christmas Dreams Medley" and "White Christmas," which Gibson performs as a duet with her father.

The Carlsbad Village Street Faire runs on the first Sunday of May and November. The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce organizes the event, which features 900 arts and crafts booths, antiques, international food court, a huge section with children’s rides, an entertainment stage, and beer garden. The Street Faire takes place in the Downtown Village of Carlsbad. Parking for this very popular event is limited, so visitors are encouraged to use the complimentary shuttles that run to and from the faire every 15 minutes. The shuttle pick-up locations are at the northwest corner of Sears at Shoppes at Carlsbad Plaza Camino Real (Highway 78 and Jefferson) as well as at the Poinsettia Coaster Station (Poinsettia exit off of I-5). There will be a limited amount of handicapped parking throughout the event. Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce on Facebook / Instagram

Gather your family and friends for the magic of the holidays at the European Holiday Market on Friday, November 28th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. With free admission, guests can wander through a twinkling market filled with unique artisan vendors, savor warm treats like Empanadas and Spanish Poutine, and enjoy festive entertainment. The enchanting evening include a dazzling Tree Lighting Ceremony and surprise "Snowfall" at 7:30 p.m., complimentary photos with Mr. & Mrs. Claus, festive Dickens Carolers, and children's events including a scavenger hunt, arts & crafts, face painting, and Cookie Decorating kits for $5. Visit: https://www.europavillage.com/event/european-holiday-market-2/2025-11-28/ Europa Village Wineries & Resort on Instagram and Facebook