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Located above the Flower Fields, ArtWalk Carlsbad is back for its 5th year, bringing fine art, live music, and interactive art experiences, offered free to attendees. The weekend-long festival focuses on fine art for sale by artists, who travel from all over the U.S. and Mexico to show and sell their work. In a venue overlooking the ocean, guests can explore different facets of art, while enjoying beautiful coastal views. The festival will display every medium of art, including painting, sculpture, glass work, fine jewelry, photography and more. More than 150 fine artists’ work will be featured, along with interactive art for families at KidsWalk, a full palette of musical performers, food trucks and stands, and more. The event will be fenced, even though admission is free. The fence allows attendees to enjoy beer and wine (to those 21-years and over), while strolling around the event, rather than having to remain in a Beer Garden. Visit: https://visitcarlsbad.com/events/art-walk-carlsbad/ ArtWalk San Diego on Facebook

Embrace the supernatural with an unforgettable installment of THE SALTY SERIES as we bring the legendary La Pocha Nostra to San Diego!
The weekend begins with an unforgettable live performance by La Pocha Nostra, featuring La Pocha Nostra’s Artistic Directors Balitrónica and Guillermo Gómez-Peña, with special guest Perry Vasquez. The Mex Files: A Divination Ritual is an immersive, live-action duet where spoken word and ritual performance collide. In a piece that defies conventional storytelling, Balitrónica manipulates tarot decks and a casino roulette, allowing fate to dictate the script and performance, creating a constantly evolving experience. This intimate and raw performance confronts both personal and collective crises, speaking to Gómez-Peña’s ongoing exploration of cultural reinvention, spiritual upheaval, and survival in the age of pandemics. The weekend continues with a screening of four of Gómez-Peña’s groundbreaking films on Sunday, October 20 at The Front Arte Cultura Gallery, offering a rare glimpse into the evolution of his cinematic work. NOTE: Ages 18+ The performance and films contain nudity and are not suitable for children. La Pocha Nostra on Facebook / Instagram

Travis Luckhurst is a local San Diego artist partnering with Hopnonymous Brewing Company to present to the community his new collection, Misunderstood Monsters. His Pop Surrealist style is rooted in fantasy and science fiction. This is a family friendly event and is open and free to the public. Come see these larger than life paintings and enjoy delicious craft beers and tacos. Visit: https://travisluckhurst.com/events Travis Luckhurst on Instagram and Tik Tok

Fossils of the underwater predator shed new light on biodiversity from the Cambrian period.

Ruby Marichalar couldn’t get an in-person meeting after California’s crime victim compensation fund denied her claim. She wasn’t the only one.

"Their Wall, Our Canvas" exhibits nearly fifty multimedia pieces by San Diego artists-activists Antonia Davis (b.1955), Bob Davis (b.1952), and Natalia Ventura (b.1998). Antonia is a founding member of the San Diego Puppet Insurgency, and has led art builds with dozens of local social and environmental justice groups over the last twenty years. Bob has been a lifelong supporter and photo documentarian of local struggles. Natalia, an emerging artist-activist from Chula Vista, met the couple in 2023 while leading art intervention projects to save Friendship Park. Since then the three have formed a bond rooted in their shared passions for art and activism. Several of the works on view are products of their collaboration. Spanning across textile, installation, photography, performance, painting, and video, the works in this exhibition aim to deconstruct harmful narratives and replace them with stories and images that heal. These artists contribute to the Collective by helping us imagine a different reality, painting the picture of what liberation looks like, and making the revolution irresistible. Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center on Facebook / Instagram

November 16, from 9-11:30 a.m. In this workshop, students will learn about the origins of Kintsugi, the Japanese ‘art of golden repair,’ and its meaning as it relates to one’s own life. Instructor Luis Santiago explains, “In these uncertain and crazy times, I believe people can find some solace and comfort in realizing that their so called 'scars' and imperfections are things that do not need to be hidden or ashamed of.” While the traditional craft of Kintsugi can take multiple months to complete, mastery in application, and involves toxic lacquer, the techniques used in this workshop to repair two ceramic pieces and embellish these pieces in two distinct Kintsugi-inspired ways brings it to a much wider audience and allows for completion in one workshop. All materials are included. Students will learn two distinct ways of highlighting the breaks of their provided ceramic pieces and will take home a unique piece. Ages 17+ are welcome. • Military and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available.

Traditional quilting techniques often utilize geometry, pattern, and symmetry. In this workshop, participants create small quilt squares using a variety of upcycled fabrics inspired by the many unique and beautiful textile pieces of the Gee’s Bend Quilters. *Seniors, use CODE: SENIOR10 to get $10 off of this workshop! Visit: https://www.hisawyer.com/artreach/schedules/activity-set/1271650?day=2025-02-27&view=cal&source=activity-schedule

Dive into the world of Marc Chagall with art historian Jennifer Stern! Discover the profound impact of Chagall’s Yiddish-speaking Jewish upbringing on his artwork. In this engaging two-part lecture series, explore Chagall’s life, expand your Yiddish vocabulary, and see how his hometown influenced his iconic imagery. When: Sunday, November 17, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. PT (1 – 2 p.m. CT, 2 – 3 p.m. ET, 7 – 8 p.m. in the UK, 9 – 10 p.m. in Central Europe) Where: Zoom Cost: Early Bird: $18 (Register by Sunday, October 27) Regular Admission: $25 Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with Chagall’s art and heritage. Secure your spot today! #MarcChagall #ChagallFan #ArtHistory #ChagallArt #JewishArt #YiddishCulture #ArtLecture #VirtualEvent #CulturalExploration #ArtCommunity #ArtLovers #JewishArt #yiddishlanguage #yiddishheritage

Manuel Oliver, father of Parkland shooting victim Joaquin "Guac" Oliver, will bring his one-man play to San Diego this weekend. "I feel like I'm parenting," Oliver said of the performances.