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Drop in Play: Sensory Art Exploration is a fun and engaging art class for toddlers ages 1-3. In this introduction to creative play, children are free to explore various art materials in a safe, open environment with no formal instruction. Little artists can move between different sensory stations at their own pace, sparking their curiosity and creativity. This class encourages hands-on discovery, allowing children to experience art through touch, color, and texture. Visit: Drop in Play for Toddlers ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

🌸✨ Have you ever found peace in painting? It’s time to pick up a brush and get creative! 🎨💖 I’m excited to invite you to our next Paint and Sip at Solterra Winery and Kitchen in Leucadia! Join us for a fun evening where art instructors will guide you step by step to create a beautiful floral heart. The message “Growth Starts Within” is so special, and I can’t wait to see what we all create together! 🍷 Painters have the option to customize their own hearts with expressions and affirmations of self-love and inner growth. Let’s share this experience! Solterra is a local gem with amazing food and prize-winning wine. Their kitchen offers tapas, flatbreads, burgers, charcuterie boards, and more!! Check out their menu happy hour starts at 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily, so if you want to take advantage of a happy hour make sure to show up early to place your order!! Kids 15 and older may join. We encourage artistic freedom! You can alter the painting to fit your style and use any of our colors. Things to know: We require a 48-hour notice for cancellations/rescheduling. Refunds must be requested within 3 days of purchase. After 3 days a credit will be given. Check-in begins 15 minutes before the event start time. Give yourself time to park to avoid arriving late. No outside food or drink is allowed. They are available for purchase. Wine is not included in your ticket purchase. If you have any questions about the event, feel free to contact customer service. COVID Safety For the Safety of our Guests, Venues & Instructors we make sure to sanitize and clean all supplies before every event. If you have a fever or do not feel well, please stay home. The 48-hour cancellation policy will still be in effect if you need to cancel due to illness. Visit: https://paintingandvino.com/event/growth-starts-within-paint-and-sip/?utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral Solterra Winery on Instagram

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Spring Harp Fest is more than just a music festival; it’s a celebration of the harmonica and its vibrant community. Every year, harmonica enthusiasts gather to enjoy a diverse lineup of performers, from local talents to renowned artists. The Spring Harp fest also extends beyond entertainment. As a non-profit event, we focus on supporting youth music programs in San Diego. Your donations help provide harmonica instruction and instruments to children, fostering the next generation of musicians. Join us in this unique experience where music meets community, and every note played supports a brighter future for harmonica music. The Spring Harp Fest is a family-friendly, outdoor event located at Harry Griffen Park in La Mesa, California. Although the event is free, there will be a $20 suggested donation requested upon entering the festival. Everyone is invited to pack a frisbee or hula hoop for the kids, water, sunscreen, blanket or beach chair. Join us for good old fashioned afternoon in the park. You can even bring your leashed dog and a cooler. And don’t forget your smile. The address is 9550 Milden St. La Mesa, CA 91942. It is behind Grossmont High School. Again, suggested donation is just $20. Please donate what you can afford as every dollar helps. Visit: springharpfest.org/

We invite you to join us for the semi-annual Palomar College Student Art + Craft sale where students offer up their one-of-a-kind handcrafted treasures. Ceramics, fiber goods, prints, woodworking, glass, and more! Visit: Palomar College Student Art + Craft Sale

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Whether your child or grandchild is a budding archaeologist or just eager to explore the past in a whole new way, the San Diego Archaeological Center’s summer day camp offers something for everyone. Get ready for a week filled with adventure, discovery, and endless fun! This a la carte style day camp for K-5 students will take place in June. Activities include a mock dig, behind-the-scenes museum and lab tours, archery, atlatl throwing, basket weaving, rock art painting, ancient games, and more! Choose individual days or join us for the whole week. Space is limited to 20 campers, so sign up now and let the adventure begin! Early drop-off (starting at 8:30 a.m.) and late pickup (ending at 4 p.m.) are available for an additional fee. We also offer sibling and referral discounts. Visit: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/TheSanDiegoArchaeologicalCnt/2025-summer-camp.html

Join us for an immersive performance by Mohammad Khodadadi, an acclaimed Persian composer and performer on the ney, an ancient end-blown cane flute that plays a central role in Persian mysticism. The sound of the ney is said to express the human soul’s longing for union with God, drawing listeners into an introspective, contemplative state. Born in Iran, and trained by masters of Persian music, Mohammad weaves the haunting sounds of the ney with the dynamic energy of Iranian bagpipes, blending traditional Persian melodies with his own innovative compositions. Mohammad will invite the audience to experience the expressive range of Persian music, enhanced by his deep knowledge of both Western and Persian classical traditions. This close-up encounter promises an evening of captivating sounds and spontaneous musical exchanges, offering rare insight into Iran’s musical heritage through the artistry of one of its most dedicated performers. In a Q&A after the performance, we’ll have the chance to engage directly with the artist and explore his creative process and inspirations. Expect an evening that draws you closer to the beauty and depth of this captivating musical tradition. About the artist: Mohammad Khodadadi, born in Bushehr, Iran, started his musical journey on the ney at age 15, He trained rigorously under master musicians, later studying the Persian radif (traditional repertoire) and vocal techniques alongside piano and composition in Iran and Austria. He is currently pursuing Western composition studies at the University of Anton Bruckner in Linz, Austria, and has expanded his expertise to include conducting. Mohammad performs as a soloist and composer across Europe and Iran and organizes seminars to promote Persian classical music in the West. He teaches Persian music fundamentals in Austrian institutions, along with individual classes in ney, Persian singing, and music theory. His work bridges cultures, blending the depth of Persian musical heritage with Western classical influences, bringing traditional Persian sounds to global audiences with fresh and innovative expressions. Visit: The Art of the Ney: Contemporary Sounds of Iran with Mohammad Khodadadi Mohammad Khodadadi on Instagram and Facebook