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Join us for Day Camp at ArtReach! Experience the world of using our art to spread joy, belonging, and generosity to our community! Students will be inspired to create like famous artists such as Kieth Haring and Jean Michel Basquiat, and Faith Ringgold, whose legacy of art brought people and communities together through Social and Environmental Justice. What to expect at ArtReach HQ: What to bring: Please pack a water bottle, lunch, and snacks for your child. A water refill station is available onsite. When: Art camp will be Monday, December 23 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Select the Day Camp and Extended Care options for pickup at 5 p.m. Please arrive no more than 15 minutes before class. Where: We are located at 1065 University Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 (on the corner of University and Vermont). Parking: We have limited space in our parking lot for drop off and pick up. Seats are limited! If you would like to add on a ticket for a friend, reach out and we will try to accommodate your needs. Running late? If you’re running behind, ArtReach staff members will be ready to catch you up! Something came up and you can’t make it? Please email us. Refunds are not available for no-shows, but credit will be provided for a future class at ArtReach HQ if you cancel at least 24 hours before the class. Safety: All participants must sign a waiver before attending a workshop. All students under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Parent/Guardian Waiver Youth drop off: Please plan to drop off students at the start of class. Only adults listed on the waiver may pick students up (with a matching driver's license or ID card). Visit: Art Day Camp, Mon, December 23, grades K - 5 ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Join us on June 7th at 12 p.m. for the 4th Annual Julian Town Square Music Festival! We've never been closer to FINALLY having a Julian Town Square. Please come on down, show your support and help us get to the finish line. - Kimmi Bitter & Westside Twang - Tim Flannery And The Lunatic Fringe - Thea The Band - The Ordeal - Donn Bree & Friends - Dolly's Revenge - Subconscious Culture We will have vendors, food, local artisans, many unique contribution opportunities. FREE EVENT - Please consider making a donation to help further the progress on the Julian Town Square. This is a charity event in support of the continued development of The Julian Town Square. Admission is free and this is a family friendly event. Feel free to bring your own outdoor chairs. Visit: Julian Music Festival

There is no better place to soak up the sun and celebrate the summer than at Seaport Village, the ideal daycation destination. From the sights and the sounds of seaside entertainment to fresh flavors by local tastemakers, there is so much to celebrate. On Saturday, June 7, you are invited to enjoy all that Seaport Village has to offer with live music throughout the day, family-friendly activities, shopping specials, and small bites from participating vendors. Featuring: - Live music and DJ dance party - Classic car show - Complimentary carousel rides Family entertainment including: - Caricature artist - Photo opportunities at the Seaport Village wave - Bubble fun zone - Balloon artist - Face painting - Food samples from our diverse eateries - Special retail discounts and promotions Visit: https://www.seaportvillage.com/ Seaport Village on Instagram and Facebook

The First Marine Division Band will be celebrating 250 years of the Marine Corps with music ranging from Sousa to Bernstein. Enjoy a picturesque sunset at the Junior Seau Pier Amphitheater and the performance is free and open to the public. Visit: https://www.music.marines.mil/Bands/1st-Marine-Division-Band-California/ United States Marine Corps on Instagram and Facebook

Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. January 8–March 5 (9 weeks, 27 total hours of instruction) AAC Art Studio There are few artistic pursuits more rewarding than creating a successful portrait bust, especially of a loved one or significant other. Join sculptor Marty Davis as he teaches the process of creating a bust from photos. Students will learn how to photograph a portrait sitter, and how to use those photos to create an accurate three-dimensional (3D) likeness. Marty will explain and demonstrate the elements of successful portraiture. Topics include the anatomy of the skull and neck, the proportion and placement of the features, and how to generate and refine a convincing likeness. Students will create a single portrait bust of a subject of their choosing over eight weeks. No experience with sculpture necessary. This class is for all skill levels. Materials: Materials will be discussed at the first class. Please note: this course runs for nine sessions total. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/54 Athenaeum Music and Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Tuesdays, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. February 4–25 (4 Weeks, 12 total hours of instruction) AAC Art Studio Experience the fun in “fun-ctional” ceramics! Learn and develop your hand-building pottery skills with three projects, such as a set of nesting plates, a berry bowl, and your own custom mug. Each class will introduce a new project to work on, which will require practicing different techniques to get to the final assembled piece. The last class will be reserved for glazing all the work produced during the class. At the class's completion, you will take home your glazed projects, finished and ready to be used. Beginning to intermediate students are welcome. Materials: The materials fee includes clay, glazes, firings, and the use of basic tools. It is recommended that students bring an apron and a hand towel for cleanup, as well as a notebook and pencil to write down instructions and sketch ideas. Max students: 10 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/52 Athenaeum Music and Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

We're making the most of our spring and summer with our Block Party series! This series aims to celebrate community, culture, and creativity by creating a platform for underrepresented artists to display their diverse talents. You can look forward to a fire lineup of local talent, a variety of food options to satisfy your cravings, and numerous vendors to discover and shop from within your community. The event has a suggested donation of $5 - $20 for entry, which will support this festival and many others. By investing in our organization, you directly contribute to more inclusive cultural spaces in your neighborhood. These events are family and dog-friendly and open to the public. Come out to enjoy the summer sun, connect with like-minded individuals, listen (and dance) to some groovy tunes, and support the work of underrepresented creatives! Visit: https://www.migenteca.org/ Mi Gente CA on Facebook / Instagram

South Bay Union serves about 5,500 students in preschool through eighth grade from communities in Imperial Beach, San Ysidro and southern San Diego, many of whom are considered low-income and identify as Hispanic or Latino. Any approved consolidation option would impact hundreds of the district’s students.

Part of the City of San Diego's OnView Local Arts Program, this delightful exhibition features artist Jane Muschenetz's award-winning palm frond animal masks. Using repurposed and eco-friendly materials, Muschenetz transforms palm frond bark that sheds during San Diego's windy storms into vivid and expressive creatures that enchant kids and adults alike. Paired with whimsical animal poems, the artwork brings something joyful and unexpected to brighten the day, capture the imagination, and inspire creativity in all of us. Check out the art and some books too, while you're at it!

The series concludes on Wednesday, March 19, with the local debut of the Avishai Cohen Quartet, featuring Cohen on trumpet, Yonathan Avishai on piano, Barak Mori on bass, and Ziv Ravitz on drums. Cohen is globally recognized as a player-composer open to multiple strains of jazz and active as a leader, co-leader, and sideman. Aside from the acclaimed work with his quartet, he has also recorded and toured as part of the Mark Turner Quartet, the SFJAZZ Collective, and the 3 Cohens Sextet—with his sister, clarinetist-saxophonist Anat, and brother, saxophonist Yuval. In 2024, Cohen released his newest album, Ashes to Gold (ECM Records), a deeply introspective and richly textured exploration of life’s transitions and renewal. The album showcases Cohen’s ability to blend lyrical beauty with technical brilliance, further solidifying his reputation as an innovator in contemporary jazz. Named as Artistic Director of the International Jerusalem Festival, Cohen has also been voted as a Rising Star on three consecutive occasions in the DownBeat Critics Poll. JazzTimes called him “one of the most creative trumpet players in jazz,” adding, “Like Miles Davis, he can make the trumpet a vehicle for uttering the most poignant human cries.” Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/jazz-25-0319 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook