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Join Museum educators in a paper folding activity using repurposed book jackets. Using folding methods, create a beautiful paper fortune teller from repurposed children’s book jackets. This workshop is inspired and led by artist Cat Chiu whose artwork "Booked," is featured in the "Conversations in Art: Dignity" exhibition on view in the Dammeyer Gallery at MOPA@SDMA through January 4, 2026. No reservation is required. All materials are provided Great for artists of all ages. Community Art Workshops invite artists to enjoy hands-on art making experiences inspired by the thinking and creating processes of artists on view at the Museum. Artists under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop. Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art on Instagram

Steve Cropper, who co-wrote classics including "(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay" and "In the Midnight Hour" during his years playing guitar at the legendary Stax Records in Memphis, has died. He was 84.

In this talk Patricia Kelly will share how quilting led her to fulfill her childhood dream of becoming a fashion designer and history teacher. About Patricia: At the age of 12, Patricia learned to sew and enjoyed designing her own clothes. After graduating from high school, she planned to follow her childhood dream; however, she was advised to pursue another career. Twenty years ago, Patricia was invited to join a quilting class. Learning to quilt opened a whole new world of creativity for her. In 2014 she joined the San Diego People of Color Quilt Guild. Guild Mentors guided her as she honed her quilting skills and encouraged her to learn more about contemporary and traditional African and African American textile arts. Patricia has participated in local and national quilt exhibits. This year, she will participate in her first international show. One of her art quilts is on permanent display at the County of San Diego's Southeast Live Center office. Her work has been included in "Art Quilting Studio Magazine" and in the book "Lift the Sky" In May 2025, she won third place in the Quilt Africa International Challenge honoring the late Carole Lyles Shaw. Mingei International Museum on Facebook / Instagram

The artificial reef off Miami Beach will be an art installation, a restoration of the island's coral habitat and an underwater tourist attraction.

Get ready for the most festive weekend of the season at the Makers Arcade Holiday Fair, happening Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the beautiful Broadway Pier in Downtown San Diego! This beloved annual holiday event will feature over 130 curated local makers and artisans, live music, festive cocktails, Sipwell wine, Sierra Nevada beer, gourmet food trucks, photo booths, styled lounges, a kids’ craft area, and more. Don’t miss our Make + Take section, where guests can handcraft their own holiday gifts, including beautiful, fresh wreaths and other creative keepsakes — the perfect way to add a personal touch to your holiday season. The first 100 guests each day will receive a swag bag filled with handmade goods from participating makers. Kids under 10 are free! Come sip cocoa, shop small, and enjoy a weekend of art, makers, and community — plus catch the Parade of Lights on Sunday evening for a magical waterfront view of the boats as they sparkle across the bay. Visit: https://www.makersarcade.com/holiday-fair-2025 Makers Arcade on Instagram and Facebook

Open Studio at the Athenaeum Art Center invites local printmakers and artists to utilize the equipment and space in the printmaking studio. Prior knowledge in printmaking and equipment familiarity is required as open studio time is not for learning a new printmaking process or one on one lessons. The Athenaeum Art Center offers printmaking courses throughout the year for those wanting to learn a new craft or wanting to enhance their art practice. Open Studio is free for everyone. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

Gather for a lively storytime in the MOPA@SDMA Dammeyer Gallery, surrounded by the vibrant artwork of Cat Chiu. Families are invited to enjoy engaging storytelling, songs, and readings of beloved children’s books in a space where art and literature meet. Listen to stories at 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. alongside Cat Chiu’s quilt-inspired installations made from children’s book jackets. This imaginative setting celebrates creativity, memory, and play. No reservation required. Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art on Instagram

What determines which artists are remembered and which are forgotten? Alice Barnett was one of the nation's most celebrated composers in the early 20th century, yet her name nearly disappeared from history. San Diego musicologist Katina Mitchell uncovers Alice's life and music, while experts trace the unpredictable forces behind fame, memory and legacy.

Ekphrastic poets find their inspiration in the visual. Their poems imagine, describe, or expand upon the “story” of an image or work of art. Every ekphrastic poem is its own work of art, separate but related to the visual inspiration. In this workshop, you will learn about well-known and not-so-well-known ekphrastic poems, and you will learn a methodology so that you can confidently approach this exciting cross-genre space. You will work in the Inspirations Gallery and create one or more unique poems. You will have the option to share your work aloud, as well as past poems, in a book in the gallery. Sharing is NOT required but an option for anyone who’d like to do it. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate Día de los Muertos with music, movement & craft! Family-friendly free event! All ages welcome, with a special focus on ages 0-8 years old! Join us at Songbirds Music on Saturday, November 1 from 2-4 p.m., for a family-friendly afternoon of fun! We’ll celebrate Día de los Muertos together with a family music class hosted by Songbirds Music, followed by story time and fun all-ages crafts by San Diego Craft Collective. We’ll work together to create tissue paper flowers, and for the littlest of hands, we’ll be making yarn balls. Finally, we’ll have a light snack and be guided in fun movements with Liliana Ibarra Patoja. This event is recommended for families with children ages 0-8 years and their loving grownups. Parent participation is required. This event is hosted by and will be held at Songbirds Music, in collaboration with San Diego Craft Collective. Songbirds Music is located in the Dance Place Building in the Arts District of Liberty Station. For more free family-fun, please join us the next day for more Día de los Muertos festivities at San Diego Craft Collective from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. This project was made possible through the Arts District Liberty Station Collaborative Funding Program. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram ============================================================================= From KPBS: