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Looking for kid-friendly arts and culture events in San Diego this fall? Here are KPBS' top five picks.

(It’s) FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE! Improv Theater with PseudoRandomNoise! Improvisational Theater at Its Finest! Every 2nd and 4th Friday @ 7 p.m. Featuring SoCal’s premier highly audience interactive improvisational theater troupe PseudoRandomNoise in its return to Temecula and our very special guest - YOU! You write! You direct! You STAR! Maybe even sometimes with other special guests! Unique Shows Each Night from one of our four HIT shows (VS! Game Night! IMPROVacations! Sketchy!) which erupts for a hilarious and engaging night that’s always different! Make it EASY to enjoy AND support improvisational theater...be a PART OF IT with PRN and FNL EVERY OTHER FRIDAY! Make Some Noise! Tickets are $20 or $35 for 2 at https://tickets.temeculatheater.org/?category=35 or at The Merc via (866) 653-8696. Want to know what's planned for PRN shows now and in the future - and how to become a NOISEMAKER? Please join our mailing list at info@pseudorandomnoise.com and learn more at www.pseudorandomnoise.com! Courtesy of PRN Productions and Your Local Sponsors! Pseudo Random Noise Improv on Facebook / Instagram

Spread some holiday cheer at the La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival. A wonderful Christmas parade lures people from all around to the sidewalks of downtown La Jolla. You'll see floats, marching bands, community groups, drill teams, vintage vehicles, horses, Santa Claus and yes ~ a camel. Church bells peal with a fly-over. There is also a Holiday Festival called Santa's Village. It features Santa visits for children, arts-and-crafts, games, music, and face-painting. Visit: https://www.ljparade.com/ LJPARADE on Instagram and Facebook

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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

Bob Cratchit is on his way home from work when a spaceship crash lands in his path. In this extraterrestrial twist on a holiday classic, an alien, a museum educator, an enormous piece of sacred toast and YOU help Bob navigate his existential workplace woes. Fates, Boots and Bob: A Hijacked Hootenanny Holiday Hullabaloo is a Holidy classic with a performance art twist written and performed by mika Castañeda, Maria Antonia Eguiarte, beck haberstroh, and Victor Castañeda H. Audience members are encouraged to bring an item to donate to Border Angels. More information regarding suitable items can be found on our website (projectblanksd.org) or at borderangels.org

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BUSINESS LAUNCHPAD Entrepreneurship Workshop March 28-29, 2025 | Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Potential! Join us for an intensive, hands-on experience designed to equip aspiring and current business owners with the skills to thrive in today’s market. Learn from expert faculty, seasoned entrepreneurs, and industry leaders while gaining practical knowledge to launch and grow your business. Event Details: When: Friday, March 28 | 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. PST (Networking Dinner) Saturday, March 29 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. PST (Workshops & Training) Where: National University, 9980 Carroll Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92131 Friday, March 28 | 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Networking Dinner & Social Interaction (Dinner provided) • Connect with entrepreneurs and business professionals. • Gain insights into effective networking strategies. • Discuss business opportunities and challenges. • Outline personal workshop goals. Saturday, March 29 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Business LaunchPad Workshops (Breakfast & Lunch provided) Morning Session (9 a.m. – Noon) Keynote Speaker: Dr. Rickard Briggs • Discover new business opportunities and trends. • Develop branding, marketing, and leadership skills. • Learn strategies for launching and scaling a business. Afternoon Workshops (1 p.m. – 5 p.m.) Workshop 1: Business Set-Up – Led by Dr. Rickard Briggs • Register & structure your business for FREE (a $1500 value!) • Step-by-step guidance on LLC formation, tax requirements, and compliance. • Open a business bank account and understand insurance needs. Additional Workshops (TBD): • Dr. Aaron Brown • Dr. Chris Agada • Dr. Melody Rawlings Why Attend? Gain essential problem-solving & leadership skills Access hands-on training from industry experts Expand your professional network Learn to launch a business with minimal financial barriers Fast-track your entrepreneurial journey in a compact, intensive format Cost & Registration FREE – Sponsored by National University & COBET Register Online: www.nu.tradewing.com Contact Us: Dr. Rickard Briggs | Rbriggs3@nu.edu CBEM | CBEM@nu.edu Don’t miss this opportunity to turn your business ideas into reality! Join us at National University for two days of learning, networking, and entrepreneurial growth. Register Today!

Jazz vocals receive a rich and smoky upgrade with the musical talents of the multi-talented Leonard Patton. Hailed for having a “sensational scat” (The San Diego Reader) and an “incredible voice” (Peter Sprague), this local jazz sensation is truly a must-hear artist. Drawing inspiration from musical icons like Pat Metheny, Stevie Wonder, and Bobby McFerrin, he now brings his captivating vocal dynamism to The Conrad. Free show but RSVP requested Leonard Patton on Facebook / Instagram La Jolla Music Society on Facebook / Instagram

Don’t let his age fool you: this teenage jazz prodigy is a dynamic force of energy and spirit. Recognized by the Jazz Excellence Organization and winner of their Young Artist Grant, Kahlil Childs is one of the youngest musicians to take over our Wu Tsai QRT.yrd. The fifteen-year-old saxophone virtuoso is under the tutelage of the GRAMMY® Award-winning Kamau Kenyatta and local jazz legend Charles McPherson. Kahlil Childs, Alto Saxophone Quincy Reyes, Piano Luke Little, Bass Zollie Wariner, Drums All About Jazz praises Child’s “keen understanding of nuance that is rare for veteran players, much less a ninth grader.” Come hear this dynamic young musician, who is sure to dazzle and inspire. La Jolla Music Society on Facebook / Instagram