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Celebrate the magic of the season at the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Chula Vista Center! This is a FREE family-friendly event that will bring the community together for an unforgettable afternoon of holiday joy! Highlights: Tree Lighting Celebration – Watch the Christmas tree sparkle as we light it up for the season. Live Performances – Enjoy vibrant Mariachi music Kids Activities – Arts station for the little ones. Local Vendors & Holiday Shopping – Find unique gifts and treats. Date: Saturday, November 29 Time: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Location: Chula Vista Center Cost: FREE | Open to All Ages Bring your family and friends to experience the warmth of the holidays with music, culture, and community spirit! ___ ¡Celebra la magia de la temporada en la Ceremonia de Encendido del Árbol de Navidad en Chula Vista Center! Este evento GRATUITO y familiar reúne a la comunidad para una tarde inolvidable llena de alegría navideña. 🎄 Actividades Destacadas: Encendido del Árbol – Disfruta el momento mágico cuando iluminamos el árbol de Navidad. Presentaciones en Vivo – Música vibrante de Mariachi Actividades para Niños – Diversión creativa para los más pequeños. Vendedores Locales y Compras Navideñas – Encuentra regalos únicos y deliciosos antojos. 📅 Fecha: Sábado, 29 de noviembre 🕒 Horario: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. 📍 Lugar: Chula Vista Center 💲 Costo: GRATIS | Abierto para todas las edades ¡Trae a tu familia y amigos para vivir la calidez de las fiestas con música, cultura y espíritu comunitario! Chula Vista Center on Instagram

Nightmare on 7th Ave takes over Halloween Weekend at the Andaz San Diego Hotel Nightclub in the Gaslamp on Friday, October 31, at 10 p.m. Headliners DJ Spryte More Performers DJ Jack Solo

Learn to Warp & Weave! Saturday, November 15, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (with 1 hour lunch break) Learn the ancient fiber craft of weaving your own fabric using a Rigid Heddle Loom and natural fibers. In his hands-on workshop, Weaver & Dyer 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. In this workshop you’ll learn how: a rigid heddle loom works; to plan a textile (e.g. sett, basic pattern & choosing fiber, etc.); to warp a rigid heddle; to weave; to remove your handwoven; and to finish a textile. All materials to warp & weave a sample included for use. If you’re interested in learning to warp and weave on your own rigid heddle loom, please email Instructor Jeanine Ertl advance. No experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome! • Military, first responders and sibling discounts: Email us for more information. • Scholarships available: Click here for an application. • Homeschool funds accepted: Click here for enrollment details. • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

The Powerful Duo: Por Vida Cafe & The Movement Brand are building a platform for local businesses and creatives to thrive! Chicano Shop Hop - Small Business Saturday Celebration! Join us for an unforgettable day of culture, creativity, and community at the Chicano Shop Hop, hosted at Por Vida Cafe in the vibrant Barrio Logan! In honor of Small Business Saturday, we're excited to showcase the incredible talent and unique offerings from over 75 local gift shops, artisans, record stores, vintage shops, and much more. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of our cultural district along Logan Avenue, where you can discover one-of-a-kind gifts perfect for the holiday season. Each purchase directly supports our local entrepreneurs and helps strengthen our community. This event is more than just shopping; it's a celebration of creativity and collaboration that has gained popularity across platforms like Magic 92.5, various publications, and even TikTok! Experience the infectious energy of our community while enjoying live music, delicious food, and the chance to connect with fellow supporters of local businesses. Mark your calendars and join us at Por Vida Cafe for a day filled with inspiration, discovery, and holiday cheer. Bring your friends and family and be part of the movement to uplift our small businesses. Together, let’s continue to make a difference in our community, one shop at a time! We can’t wait to see you there!

Join us on Saturday night, November 8, from 6–10 p.m. at Distinction Gallery in Escondido, California, for the opening reception of “Seasons Changing,” a group exhibition curated by ViralBoa. This free, all-ages event invites the public to experience an evening of art, live music, and community. For more than 20 years, Distinction Gallery has been a beacon of the Southern California art scene, specializing in representational painting—ranging from surrealism and realism to figurative works. ViralBoa, one of the gallery’s represented artists, has hand-selected an exceptional group of creators for this show, featuring Cherry Gunk, Kai Lun Qu, Ivan Flores, Kate Kennedy, Nonie Cruzado, Eric Johnson and Cole Mattingly. Guests aged 21 and over can also enjoy drinks available for purchase from Last Spot Bar during the event. Last Spot Bar has a curated selection of wine, beer, sake, cider and non-alcoholic options. The rest of the gallery will be open for view during the reception and guests are encouraged to explore all of the exhibits. "Seasons Changing" Curated by ViralBoa Saturday night, November 8, from 6–10 p.m.
Distinction Gallery
317 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025 Image Credit: "Jaguar Spirit" by ViralBoa Distinction Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

Co-presented in the San Diego region by mika Castañeda and Cat Gunn's curatorial project Harvest & Gather, Other Places Art Fair (OPaf) pushes back against the "white cube gallery" model to make art accessible to artists themselves.

Ring ring ring! Hanukkah’s calling! After the success of their “Spirit of Hanukkah” comedy sketch special, David and David reunite for their third annual Hanukkah live show. This year they’re inviting guests and talking calls for a one-of-kind holiday telethon for everyone! Mockingbird Improv: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Many think it's a dangerous ploy by the tobacco industry. But some say, with millions of deaths each year attributed to smoking cigarettes, it's the lesser of two evils.

Award-winning writer Jamaica Kincaid will be a featured guest at the 31st Annual Writer's Symposium by the Sea, "Writing Across the Divide." One of the most decorated writers of her generation, Jamaica Kincaid is a writer with a clear, illuminating vision of humanity. Written in a deceptively simple and unadorned style, Kincaid’s books are informed by her status as an uprooted subject, born in the Caribbean island of Antigua, but living in North America. Kincaid deals with such universal themes as coming-of-age and the necessity of separation from parents and establishing identity. After leaving Antigua for New York to work as an au pair, Kincaid studied photography at the New York School for Social Research and attended Franconia College in New Hampshire. A staff writer at The New Yorker from 1974-1996, she published her first book, a collection of pieces for The New Yorker called "At the Bottom of the River," in 1983. Her first novel, "Annie John," followed in 1985—the coming-of-age story of a willful ten-year-old growing up on Antigua. With thirteen translations, it is estimated it is the most translated book by an Antiguan author. Further novels include "Lucy," the story of a teenage girl from the West Indies who comes to North America to work as an au pair for a wealthy family; "The Autobiography of My Mother," a novel set on the island of Dominica and told by a 70-year-old woman looking back on her life; and "Mr. Potter" which follows the life of an illiterate taxi chauffeur. Kincaid’s deeply personal and reflective style has made her one of the most influential voices in contemporary literature. She has received numerous awards, including the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award and the Lannan Literary Award for Fiction. Tickets are offered in partnership with Warwick’s. Included in the ticket is live music, which begins at 6:15 p.m. when doors open for seating. The 31st Anniversary Writer's Symposium by the Sea will be February 25-27, 2026, also featuring broadcast journalist Judy Woodruff and award-winning writer George Saunders. For more info, visit here: https://www.pointloma.edu/2026writers. Jamaica Kincaid on Instagram

Shakespeare Extravaganza directed by Thomas Haine Shakespeare Unfolded actors will showcase scenes, monologues, soliloquies and sonnets from the Bard’s most renowned plays and poems. One Night Only - Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 Admission is free, and limited to advanced reservations only