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Embark on an immersive journey through light and sound at City Lights, a new audio-visual experience opening December 6 at Quartyard in East Village. Created by digital artist Ben Guerrette, this 50-minute walkable adventure combines interactive light displays, soundscapes, and cutting-edge digital art inspired by the energy of urban life. City Lights invites visitors to explore six unique zones featuring lasers, LED sculptures, and projection mapping, illuminating San Diego’s winter nights. City Lights runs Thursday–Sunday through Jan. 19, 2025, offering an all-ages experience with a full bar and curated cocktails for guests 21+. Tickets start at $20 for adults, with discounted options for students and free entry for children under 5. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://quartyardsd.com/event/city-lights-an-immersive-journey-through-light-sound/.

Premieres Monday, Jan. 6, 2025 at 11 pm. on KPBS TV / PBS app. A pioneering group of artists gain global recognition after embracing NFTs, but they must reckon with the controversies that threaten to undermine this new technology.

Current and former Meta employees fear the new automation push comes at the cost of allowing AI to make tricky determinations about how Meta's apps could lead to real world harm.

Learn to wet felt soap & create fun gifts! November 30, 10 a.m. - Noon Join this 2-hour workshop and learn the ancient art of wet felting — the process of transforming loose wool into felted fabric. This fiber art technique has been used in the making of rugs, homes (yurts) and clothing for centuries. And in this class, each student will make 2 felted soaps, with an option to create more in class for an additional materials fee. What are felted soaps? A felted soap is the union of felted wool covering a bar of soap, creating a gentle exfoliating soap that’s anti-microbial and long lasting. The wool wrapped around the soap becomes a seamless piece of felt and can be embellished with interesting patterns and colors. In this class, felting artist Sylviane Collier will take you step by step through the felting process, starting with creating a color palette and design using a wide selection of dyed merino wool. Each student will make 2 felted soaps. And, if time and interests permit, additional soaps will be available to felt for $8 each (this fee can be paid in cash to the instructor). You may also purchase the supplies for the same price to continue felting soaps at home. The soaps used for this class are made with all natural ingredients, scented with essential oils and made in the U.S. For allergies or soap preference, students are welcome to bring their own soaps to wrap. No experience necessary. Ages 8+ welcome.

The Big One is Back! At Westfield Plaza Bonita February 28 - March 10 and Mission Valley Mall March 14 - April 7! Circus Vargas is proud to present the red-carpet premiere of its latest, greatest action-packed entertainment extravaganza! “Hollywood Dreams!” An homage to Tinseltown’s Golden Age! Spotlights, stunts, and starlets in brand new blockbuster Big Top adventure guaranteed to entertain and astound children of all ages! It’s a circus celebration inspired by the glitz and glamour of Hollywood’s hey day! Join us for an unforgettable circus-star-studded event! Two hours of awe-inspiring wonder and amazement in a first-class production of world-renowned artists, aerialists, acrobats, comedians, daredevils and more, all under the big top! Famous for bringing you the finest in LIVE family entertainment and memories that last a lifetime…Don’t miss, Circus Vargas, a California tradition since 1969! Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2925507-0?pid=5498 Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2925507-2?pid=5498 Date and Time: On Friday Feb. 28, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. - Monday, March 10 at 9:30 p.m. Venue: Westfield Plaza Bonita, 3030 Plaza Bonita Road, National City, California, 91950, United States Price: Starting at: USD 25.00

Tara Monsod of ANIMAE, 969 Pacific Highway, is one of five people nominated for the title of Best Chef: California by the James Beard Foundation.

Come Play in Clay! Join us for a Wildcrafting Earthenware Pottery 2-Day Intensive! Get ready to get your hands dirty and create something beautiful. Two dates to choose from: October 26 & 27 OR November 16 & 17 Schedule: First day (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) & Second day (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Learn the ancient art of harvesting wild clay, building, painting, and firing your own earthenware pot. No experience necessary - just bring your creativity and enthusiasm! For more details, scan the QR code below or click the link: [https://form.jotform.com/241257614321045] Let’s make art together! #PotteryWorkshop #Wildcrafting #Earthenware #CreativeFun #HandmadeArt

The Maritime Museum of San Diego is proud to announce the International Guild of Knot Tyers North American Chapter will bring the Art and Craft of Knot Tying to visitors and members of the Maritime Museum of San Diego one day only Saturday, October 5 from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. A Registered Educational Charity, the International Guild of Knot Tyers was founded, with twenty-five members, in April 1982, as an association of folks with interests in knots and knotting techniques of all kinds. In succeeding years, the Guild has grown beyond all expectations and now has over one thousand members worldwide. According to Raymond Ashley, Ph.D., K.C.I., President/CEO of the Maritime Museum of San Diego, “We are excited to share with our community the enormous talent of this special group of artisans enthusiastic about their knot-related work and eager to teach visitors the art of ropemaking and knot tying.” The purpose of IGKT NA is to promote the art, craft, and science of knotting, its study and practice, and to facilitate communications among all North American members and between the IGKT-NA and IGKT. For one day only, Maritime Museum of San Diego visitors and members can view IGKT NA members’ work, meet the artisans, learn the art of ropemaking, witness knot tying demonstrations and more. This unique opportunity to free with purchase of general admission. Maritime Museum of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Join us on Friday, December 6th, from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. to create the cutest, yummiest-looking miniature charcuterie boards. We will use polymer clay to make any foods you like but in miniature. If you would like to add them to a "wooden" board, we will have some available for you to add your creations to. We will send you home with instructions on how to bake them, and you can turn them into a magnet or a pendant. We hope you will join us for some delicious fun! Visit: Mini Charcuterie Boards ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Learn to be a Memory Worker with natalia ventura Discover the transformative practice of memory work and join us for an engaging, hands-on workshop that will equip you to become a memory worker! Bring along photos, objects, and other meaningful items that tell the story of your family or community, and learn how to delve into your history to help build the future community you envision. This FREE community workshop is led by San Diego Made resident artist natalia ventura as part of the "My Creative Journey/Mi Viaje Creativo" artist residency and event series, supported by the City of San Diego Arts & Culture Commission. All ages are welcome, and Spanish interpreters will be available. Come be a part of this meaningful experience! ________________________________________________ Aprende Como Tabajar Con Memorias con natalia ventura Aprende sobre la práctica del arte de la memoria y participa en un taller práctico que te preparará para convertirte en un trabajador de la memoria. Participantes estan invitades a traer fotografías, objetos y otros materiales archivísticos que cuenten la historia de su familia y/o comunidad. Aprenderás a profundizar en tu pasado para construir la comunidad que deseas ver en el futuro. Este taller comunitario GRATUITO es dirigido por la artista residente de San Diego Made, natalia ventura, como parte de la serie de eventos y residencia artística "My Creative Journey/Mi Viaje Creativo", apoyada en parte por la Comisión de Arte y Cultura de la Ciudad de San Diego. Todas las edades son bienvenidas, y se proporcionarán intérpretes en español.