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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Digitally inspired art in Escondido, exploring "joy futurism," festive ska, a San Diego Scrooge, boat parades, Hanukkah and more.

JCPenney is kicking off the holidays by hosting the first official holiday party as shoppers wait to begin their Black Friday shopping. Starting at 4 a.m. on Black Friday (11/28), a JCPenney hype team will energize customers in line with games, trivia and impromptu dance breaks to make the wait feel shorter and keep the holiday spirits merry and bright. To add cozy comfort and holiday nostalgia, JCPenney will also provide hot apple cider and donuts to those waiting to get in the store. Finally, a roaming photographer will capture Polaroids of joyful moments in line, giving customers a keepsake and a shareable holiday memory with friends and loved ones.

The federal shutdown will affect people across the United States. NPR's network of member stations explains what will be impacted and where.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a version of Assembly Bill 435 that originally proposed to ban smaller teenagers from sitting in the front seat and to require short-statured youth to use booster seats into their middle school years.

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents the free Opening Reception for “Passion and Purpose” on Friday, Dec 5, 2025 from 5-8 p.m. at our Gallery in The Arts District, Liberty Station, with over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The water-based media exhibition runs Nov. 30-Dec. 27. Gallery hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Please visit www.sdws.org for more information. San Diego Watercolor Society on Facebook / Instagram

Water rates for San Diegans will rise 14.7% next year and 14.5% the following year after the San Diego City Council today passed an amended water and wastewater rate hike.

This December, Bach to Rock Carlsbad will be holding its very first Holiday Open House! The B2R Carlsbad team will be conducting tours of their school as well as holding demonstration of the various courses they offer, including: Kids 'N' Keys, Rock Band, Guitar 101, Rock 'N' Roll, Beat Making, and DJ Mixing! Spaces are limited for some of the course demonstrations. To find out more about our Holiday Open House follow the link to our events page and register now or reach out to our school at 442-333-9206! See you there, Carlsbad! Register: https://www.bachtorock.com/carlsbad/events/ Bach To Rock Carlsbad on Facebook / Instagram

"Comics, Bande Dessinée, Fumetti, and Manga: Comics in Many Forms"—A conversation about comics in their many forms. Vin Deighan (aka Frank Quitely), Laurence Grove (director of the Stirling Maxwell Centre for the Study of Text/Image Cultures at the University of Glasgow and president of the International Bande Dessinée Society), Antonio Ianotta (University of San Diego), and Van Tarpley (San Diego State University) join moderator Elizabeth Pollard (co-director, Center for Comics Studies at SDSU) for a discussion exploring the similarities and differences of English-language comics, French bande dessinée, Italian fumetti, and Japanese manga. Drawing workshop immediately preceding the panel, from 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., with Vin Deighan (aka Frank Quitely) in the Prebys Foundation Art Studio. Space is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Free museum admission to the first 40 college students with a current ID. Comic-Con Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Join The San Diego River Park Foundation for a festive nature-themed holiday celebration at Grant Park! If you have been wanting to check out this exciting new nature education center and eco-park, this is your chance while enjoying good cheer with neighbors and fellow nature-lovers! RSVP HERE: https://sandiegoriver.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1164531 Questions: email jake@sandiegoriver.org Festivities Include: - Holiday music and good cheer - Cookies and cider - Solar-cooked food bites (weather depending) and solar cooking demonstration - Wreath making ($25 suggested donation) - Coastal native wildflower seed planting - SD River themed art for sale with unique holiday gifts - Rollin' with the River San Diego River Trail tour (please sign up for the tour) - Fun educational booths and presentations - Project Wildlife animal ambassadors No Sock Drive: we welcome donations of items to be put in a care packages that we hand out to people experiencing homelessness in the riverbed. Thanks to generous donors we have enough socks, but appreciate donations of the following items: - Wet Wipes - travel packs of 20, biodegradable preferred - Toothbrushes and toothpaste - 1-gallon re-sealable bags (for the care packages) - Rain ponchos (individually wrapped) - Individually wrapped protein or food bars - soft are preferred (we'd like to include 6 in each package) - Warm hats or caps Location: Grant Park Parking: Enter the Park and park in open spots available. To reduce emissions, consider carpooling or taking public transportation (closest trolley stop is Rio Vista San Diego Trolley Stop, which is a 8 minute walk away.) San Diego River Park Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

The house also features colorful touches from one of San Diego’s most famous artists.