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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

Sandra Cisneros will join Dean Nelson for an interview as part of the 2025 Writer's Symposium by the Sea, Writing That Redeems Sandra Cisneros is a Latina American short-story writer and poet regarded as a key figure in Chicano literature. Cisneros is best known for her first novel, "The House on Mango Street," and her subsequent short story collection, "Woman Hollering Creek and Other Stories." Her most recent books are "Martita, I Remember You: A Story in English and Spanish" and "Mujer sin vergüenza." Cisneros is the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship, a Ford Foundation Art of Change Fellowship, the USA Literary Award, a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship, and more. She established the Macondo Writers Workshop, which provides socially conscious workshops for writers, and she founded the Alfredo Cisneros Del Moral Foundation, which awards talented writers connected to Texas. Included in the ticket is live music from Shhhhh to begin at 6:15, when doors open for general admission seating. More info about Shhhhh at www.shhhhhtheband.com. The 30th Anniversary Writer's Symposium by the Sea will be February 24-26, 2025, also featuring award-winning writers Jesmyn Ward and Mitch Albom. For more info, visit here: https://www.pointloma.edu/2025writers. Writer's Symposium By The Sea on Facebook / Instagram

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

"Ostentatious Oasis" – A New Exhibition by Dave Kinsey Confronts Humanity’s Delusions of Permanence. Oolong Gallery is pleased to present Ostentatious Oasis, a solo exhibition by San Diego based painter Dave Kinsey, opening March 15th and running through April 15th. In his first solo exhibition in four years, this body of work—a continuation of Kinsey’s ongoing Existential Synthesis series—confronts humanity’s precarious relationship with nature and the self-imposed isolation that blinds us to its realities. For this exhibition, Kinsey employs disjointed marble figures as metaphors for human arrogance— symbolizing illusions of purity and permanence that fracture under the weight of our own actions. White marble, historically tied to wealth and power, becomes a symbol of hubris, crumbling in contrast to the consequences of human advancement: wars that displace, disasters that devastate, and relentless exploitation that erodes the natural world. How do we as humans coexist or even adapt within these uncanny and divergent spaces? What will become of our modern way of living that seems at odds with the natural rhythm of our planet?" the artist asks. Set within surreal, urbane environments, the figures reflect humanity’s disconnection from nature, insulated within artificial comforts that distort our perception of reality. Through deep earth tones and fluid, dreamlike compositions, Kinsey invites viewers to confront these fragile constructs and reimagine humanity’s role—not as masters of the Earth, but as beings inextricably bound to it. Influenced by a pivotal trip to Florence in 2022, Kinsey draws upon the grandeur of Renaissance sculpture while subverting its ideals through a surrealist lens. This synthesis of historical reverence and contemporary existential inquiry defines Ostentatious Oasis, bridging past and present in an urgent reflection on civilization’s fragility. Opening reception will be held on March 15th from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., where the artist will be in attendance. For press inquiries, high-resolution images, or interview requests, please contact Oolong Gallery at info@oolongalery.com Exhibition Details: Title: Ostentatious Oasis Artist: Dave Kinsey Venue: Oolong Gallery 6030 La Flecha, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 Dates: March 15th - April 15th, 2025 Visit: https://oolongallery.com/ Oolong on Instagram

PBS is celebrating Black History Month by throwing a Block Party! Whether you like history, music, documentaries, food, and science, we've got something for everyone to watch. Stream shows with the PBS app and KPBS Passport!

From the organizers: Celebrate the distinctive and colorful traditions of Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead at The Old Globe! A festive opportunity to learn the history of this beautiful holiday, featuring live music performances, a new coLAB play in collaboration with our community of Casa Familiar, arts and crafts for kids, a puppet show, workshops, and more. Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Globe’s outdoor Copley Plaza in Balboa Park. This free, family-friendly event is a festive opportunity to learn the history of this beautiful holiday, featuring Aztec dance performances by Danza Azteca Kuauhkoalt, live music performances by Zhiely Monraz and guitarist Ricardo Arredondo, a puppet play by Gastón Morineau and Veronica Burgess, and our new CoLAB play written by Crystal Mercado and members of our community partners at Casa Familiar, directed by our very own Valeria Vega. We will also have a puppet parade and drum workshop led by The San Diego Guild of Puppetry and Drummers Without Borders, and the talented visual artist Natalie Gonzalez presenting her original art piece titled “Ojos de Dios” (Huichol “God’s Eyes”), will also lead a workshop for audience members to create their own piece to take home. Enjoy other amazing crafts, a guest food truck, and beverages at Lady Carolyn’s Pub. See you there! Hosted by Markuz Rodríguez and Laura Jiménez, and produced by Family and Cross-Cultural Programs Manager Valeria Vega. This event is free and open to all who want to attend. This is an all-ages event. The Old Globe on Instagram and Facebook

Enjoy an intimate wine experience with Advanced Sommelier Lamar Engel of The Wine Militia featuring premium wines and food bites all paired to songs played by live musical artists. Watch the sun as it sets on 50 acres of ranunculus flowers varying in a myriad of colors. Our musical artists will be joining us from all over Southern California and will be playing familiar songs as well as originals. From classic reds and rosé to dynamic whites; our wines will be hand-selected by our sommeliers and will highlight celebrated Californian wine-growing regions. For additional questions, please email events@thewinemilitia.com Space is limited so reserve your seats today! Eventbrite Link: Sunset Wine Tasting and Music

Our top picks for dance in San Diego this season: Superstitions and hauntings; local oral histories; emerging choreographers; the 'resonance' of live music; and a new, women-led spin on Dracula.

"Mullet Time Comedy" brings you name recognizable stand up comedy headliners. Mixed with sketch comedy and a dash of WWE wrestling. Free prizes, free drinks and dancing is the best way to celebrate the Irish! Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mullet-time-comedy-national-lampoon-the-yellow-door-st-patricks-day-tickets-1250930188869

San Diego’s community college district finds itself directly in Trump’s crosshairs: Its “pride centers” were the only items called out by name in the administration’s plan to slash more than $10 billion of federal spending on education.