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Tickets $42-$78 including fees (face value $35-$65). No fees if purchased at the CCAE Box Office in person. Celebrating 20 years, Bringing irish spirit to the holidays since 2005 The hugely popular Holiday show "Irish Christmas in America" returns in 2025, bringing a fascinating performance of music, song, dance and stories of seasonal Irish traditions. Produced by Sligo fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada, the show features exceptional Irish music, song and dance in a family-friendly performance rich in humour and boundless energy. Evocative photographic images provide a backdrop to some of the rich historical traditions of Ireland. The holiday show was first conceived in 2005 with past tours featuring such stellar guest vocalists as Niamh Farrell, Séamus & Méabh Begley, Teresa Horgan, Lumiere (Pauline Scanlon & Eilis Kennedy), Karan Casey, Cara Dillon, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Cathie Ryan and Michael Londra. Performance highlights from 2005 – 2024 include Cerritos Performing Arts Center – Los Angeles, National Geographic Live – Washington DC, Fox Theater, Tucson, The Egg – Albany, Annenberg Center – Philadelphia, Kimo Theater – Albuquerque, The Classic Center – Athens, Stephens Performing Arts Center – Pocatello ID. Take a memorable glimpse into the enchanting spirit of Christmas, as the finest traditional artists from Ireland bring you on a fun-filled start to the holiday season of 2025. Irish Christmas in America on Facebook / Instagram

Now in its 33rd year, the Poway Artisan Market features unique, beautiful and useful items created by local artists in the Arts & Crafts tradition. Open to all, every Saturday, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. September through December 2026 Poway Arts and Crafts Guild on Facebook and Instagram.

A Sacramento wellness group is helping Latino seniors build community, improve their health and find renewed purpose.

Join us for a three-day Lantern-Making Workshop at The Woo, presented in collaboration with All For Logan and inspired by the cultural traditions of Fiesta de la Guadalupana. This hands-on workshop invites participants of all ages to explore the history, symbolism, and storytelling that shape this beloved celebration. Across three guided sessions, attendees will learn the foundations of lantern construction, reflect on personal and collective narratives, and design illuminated lanterns using tissue paper, natural elements, photographs, text, and more. The workshop blends cultural education with creative expression, culminating in lanterns prepared for a community procession. Workshop Schedule: • Wednesday, December 10 | 5–8 p.m. Introduction to lantern-making, imagery, and the history behind the Feast Day. • Thursday, December 11 | 5–7 p.m. Building lantern panels, assembling tealight holders, and beginning lantern structure. • Friday, December 12 | 5–7 p.m. Final assembly, decorations, and preparation for community display. All materials are included. Families are welcome. This workshop is a warm invitation to create, learn, and honor tradition through art — strengthening community ties and preserving cultural memory. Location: The Woo, Barrio Logan Registration on Eventbrite

A new report from UC San Diego details the effects of this winter’s large-scale immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota.

Syria is struggling to heal a year after the Assad dynasty's repressive 50-year reign came to an end following 14 years of civil war that left the country battered and divided.

Join us for a hands-on morning of printmaking, reflection, and creative exploration inspired by the exhibition "Eduardo Chillida: Convergence." Explore Chillida’s powerful use of line, shape, and form through guided prompts and conversation before creating your own linocut print. Drawing on personal memories, you’ll consider how abstract forms can hold meaning and emotion. Then, carve, ink, and press your design, transforming reflection into visual expression. Participants will also complete a brief artist statement to accompany their print, engaging with multiple facets of the artistic process. All materials provided. San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Discover how sensory details can elevate your writing from ordinary to extraordinary in this lecture and workshop. Through immersive exercises focusing on each of the five senses, followed by practical editing techniques, you’ll learn to craft vivid, evocative descriptions and master the art of selective prose. Sensory details can transform a story from something mundane into something truly beautiful, but they can also be easily overwritten. In this lecture, we practice writing about each of our senses in turn, then discuss how to edit so that only the most compelling descriptions remain in our final draft. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Two U.S. military planes were shot down in separate incidents on Friday, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict.

The Family Health Centers of San Diego program helps low-income students train as medical assistants as clinics struggle with staffing shortage.