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New art on our radar this month includes: Rizzhel Javier at The Front, Mary Jhun at Thumbprint, Christopher Puzio at La Jolla Historical Society and more.

On December 8, 15, and 16 from 6-9 p.m., Omni La Costa is hosting a highly visual holiday pop up series called The Season of Sweet Surprises at its Valley Promenade – a scenic outdoor venue set in a secluded garden lined by palm trees. During each night of the series, guests will be surprised with a selection of nightly activities including holiday movies under the stars, child-friendly arts and crafts, and seasonal food and beverages such as their Holiday Fireside S’mores, which feature housemade hot cocoa marshmallows, Ghirardelli® peppermint bark, chocolate-covered pretzels, chocolate gingerbread men cookies and holiday candies. Omni Hotels & Resorts on Facebook / Instagram

Watch the San Diego Padres take on the Milwaukee Brewers for a four day-four game showdown! Game Schedule: Juan Soto Shuffle Bobblehead, presented by Canel’s | Thursday, April 13 @6:40 p.m. The All-Star lefty, Juan Soto, gets low and does the Soto Shuffle The first 40,000 fans in attendance will receive a Juan “Soto Shuffle” Bobblehead, presented by Canel’s. Out at the Park | Friday, April 14 @6:40 p.m. In community partnership with San Diego Pride, join the Padres in celebrating Out at the Park at Petco Park. Come together with the San Diego LGBTQ+ community for a night of fun and festivities. Your Theme Game package includes a limited-edition Out at the Park hat, donation to San Diego Pride, and a ticket to the Brewers vs. Padres game. CocktailFestShake up your Friday night with CocktailFest at Petco Park! Enjoy live music and drink specials starting at $5 in Gallagher Square from gates open until first pitch Jackie Robinson Day | Saturday, April 15 @1:05 p.m. The Padres will celebrate Jackie Robinson's historic MLB debut where he broke the color barrier. Military Salute Honoring POW/MIA | Sunday, April 16 @1:10 p.m. Every Sunday, the Padres will recognize and honor the men and women who serve our country. Active duty service members, Veterans and their families receive 25% off tickets on Sundays and 10% off all season long, available online through verification by GovX. Families are encouraged to arrive when gates open for KidsFest, presented by SDG&E, to enjoy bounce houses and other inflatables, games, face painters, balloon artists and other kid-friendly activities in Gallagher Square After the game, the fun keeps going! Kids ages 14 and under can run the bases

Learn the ancient fiber craft of weaving your own fabric using a sustainably harvested wooden Rigid Heddle Loom and soft natural fibers. In his hands-on workshop, instructor Jeanine Ertl will teach you everything you need to know to warp and weave on your own. This class is perfect for anyone who’s been curious about weaving beyond a lap loom and wants to learn the warping and weaving processes. We’ll dive into fiber & fabric and demystify the process of getting set up (otherwise known as warping a loom), weaving, and finally, finishing and removing a woven fiber good from the loom! And, you’ll go home with handwoven fabric in-hand. Length of the final piece will depend on the individual’s own pace. All materials included. No experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome! In this workshop you’ll learn: • How a Rigid Heddle Loom works; • How to Plan a Textile (e.g. sett, basic pattern & choosing fiber, etc.) • How to Warp a Rigid Heddle; • How to Weave; • How to Remove your Woven; • And, How to Finish a freshly Handwoven Textile. OPTION: Students will weave on my Ashford looms in-class. The instructor will have a variety of Ashford looms (Sample It and Knitters Looms) present for purchase in class. Please contact Jeanine at aninidesigns@gmail.com if you have any questions or specific looms you’re interested in beforehand. • Scholarships available • Military discount

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Join us for a weekly Carving Club at San Diego Craft Collective. Hone your wood carving skills in a supportive environment of fellow carvers. The Craft Collective offers carvers of varying skill levels a place to meet to create their own spoons or other carved items. Hand tools will be available for use during club meeting time. Carving Club is suitable for those who have completed the Introduction to spoon carving course, or have some previous carving experience. Purchase a full month of Monday evenings or drop-in at your convenience! We will supply materials and carving tools, but if you have your own, please bring them. If you’d like to purchase or bring your own tools, the following tools are what the instructor recommends for carving a simple spoon: -1” #5 sweep gouge -1.5” #3 sweep gouge -1/2” #8 sweep gouge -straight carving knife -slightly curved carving knife Ages 14+ welcome. We strongly recommend carving gloves or cut-resistant gloves, and this is required for people under the age of 18. For more information visit: sandiegocraft.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Playwright Aditi Brennan Kapil's "The Chronicles of Kalki" follows the final avatar of the god Vishnu who has arrived to save humanity from forces of evil — as a teenage girl. Moxie Theatre's production runs May 7 through June 4.

All California 4-year-olds will be guaranteed a free spot in transitional kindergarten by 2025, but the new grade has introduced unintended consequences. In other news, we speak to a local researcher about a nuclear fusion event that produced a net gain of energy for the first time. Plus, a local brewery is making beer with water from a surprising source at the San Diego Airport.

Kate Middleton said she took time to explain her cancer diagnosis to her children. What does an ideal version of that conversation look like?

A new type of court-ordered treatment program rolled out in San Diego recently and one family is hoping it will have a life-changing impact.