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Meet mice, hamsters, and guinea pigs with Wee Companions on Friday, August 29, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The event will include a live presentation, meet & greet*, storytime, special craft, and more! Pre-registration is not required. Free with Museum admission. Opportunities to meet the animals are limited and timed tickets will be provided upon check-in. *Meet and greet is entirely contingent upon the animals’ well-being. We recommend arriving at the Museum early to maximize your chances of meeting the animals. A Hold Harmless form is required to be filled out for all guests who want to meet the animals. Children's Museum of Discovery on Facebook / Instagram

Come out and show your support for local owned businesses with a rooftop pop-up shop! Explore some of the best local owned businesses that San Diego has to offer - just in time for the holiday season! We are opening up our rooftop this weekend to showcase their products and talents along with food and beverage items available and music to set the tone. Additional Event Info: Free and open to the public Complimentary glass of Champagne upon arrival (sparkling cider available for kiddos) 10+ local owned businesses to shop from Photo-op spaces because if you don't take a pic, it didn't happen Music brought to by a variety of local artists, including a Youth String Group raising funds for cancer research Spectacular rooftop views of downtown San Diego's skyline Food & Beverage available for purchase at our rooftop restaurant & bar Dog-Friendly Venue Grab your friends and family, and head on over to find some unique treasures + gifts! Visit: Holiday Makers Market

Join us for Studio Arts, when OMA transforms into an artist’s studio, offering skill-building workshops led by distinguished professor and arts educator Robin Douglas. “Flora and Floral” Inspired by Contemporary British artist Flora Yukhonovich and her Rococo creative impulse paintings, this studio will have a joyful, colorful abstract emphasis with hints of subject matter. There is an intersection between representation and abstraction. Choose your favorite painting to abstract, enhance, and transform. All materials included. Drinks and light snacks provided. A break for lunch and a relaxed discussion will occur at midday. Please bring your own bagged lunch or feel free to visit one of the restaurants close by on our provided list. Space is limited. Register today! Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Join in on the fun with our drop-in improv class taught by one of our quick-witted, energetic team members! Develop your creativity and spontaneity through playful exercises and games. Classes will take place in Studio 219 of the Brooks Theater. The first class is free, and subsequent classes are only $10. Cash or Venmo at the door. Visit: oceansidetheatre.org/improv-at-the-brooks/ Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

The Alliance Française San Diego invites you to a delightful gathering in the park on Saturday, May 24, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.! What’s in store? A book fair with Clotilde French Bookstore – explore a wonderful selection of French books! Delicious food from La Flamme Française and cookies by Little Oven Fun games for kids – a great way to play, learn, and connect! A friendly, relaxed atmosphere to meet fellow Francophiles and families. Come celebrate French language and culture with us—bring your friends and family! May 24, 2025, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. University Gardens Park Gullstrand St & Governor Dr., Gullstrand St, San Diego, CA 92122 This event is free and open to all Please RSVP to help us plan for the event. Books and food are available for purchase. Visit: https://www.afsandiego.org/events-1/games-and-book-fair-in-the-park Alliance Francais San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

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FREE | Each month OMA welcomes friends and neighbors on Free First Sundays from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. to join in Art For All, our fun hands-on art-making experience led by artists and cultural partners from our community. Plein Air Painting Party On September 7, celebrate the outdoors with a plein air painting experience. Grab a brush, pick your view, and express the beauty of Oceanside’s surroundings through color and creativity in the open air. Whether you’re new to art or have your own creative flow, Art For All is the time to let your imagination soar. Visit our current exhibitions to spark your creativity! Explore different art-making materials through creative projects at each session while learning from local and regional artists. Check back each month to see what we’re up to next! These informal drop-in workshops are open to all ages. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. All materials are provided free of charge, while supplies last. Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

FREE | Each month OMA welcomes friends and neighbors on Free First Sundays from 12-2pm to join in Art For All, our fun hands-on art-making experience led by artists and cultural partners from our community. Surfboard Stories Inspired by Oceanside’s surf culture, join us on August 3 to decorate mini surfboard cutouts with paint, stencils, and personal symbols. Ride the creative wave with us! Whether you’re new to art or have your own creative flow, Art For All is the time to let your imagination soar. Visit our current exhibitions to spark your creativity! Explore different art-making materials through creative projects at each session while learning from local and regional artists. Check back each month to see what we’re up to next! These informal drop-in workshops are open to all ages. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. All materials are provided free of charge, while supplies last. Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Virtuoso organist Jonas Nordwall performs popular standards on the Theatre Organ Society’s 4-manual, 24-rank “mighty Wurlitzer.” Nordwall is equally skilled in presenting both classical and popular music concerts. This concert will be a showcase of the Great American Songbook. The American Theatre Organ Society named Jonas Nordwall its Organist of the Year in 1987. He has served since 1971 as organist at the First United Methodist Church of Portland, Oregon, where he is Artistic Director of Music. He led the organist staff for ten years at Portland’s Organ Grinder Pizza restaurant and is the organist for the Oregon Symphony Orchestra. Visit: https://www.atos.org/around-the-circuit/trinity-church-facilities/jonas-nordwall-concert/2025-05-17t230000 Theater Organ Society of San Diego on Facebook