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626 Night Market is finally coming to San Diego! Bringing the epic flavors of our giant flagship food festivals in a MINI version to Downtown San Diego. Featuring three dozen of our most popular, local, small business food pop-ups (curated by the 626 Night Market team), merchandise/craft vendors, a full bar, and live music. As a thank you to SD for supporting our LA/OC events for 10 years, we designed these Mini markets to be free-to-attend! They will occur November 12 & 13 and November 26 - December 18 (Saturdays and Sundays only). Hours are 1p.m. to 10 p.m. each night. Mark your calendars and get ready to munch! Limited tickets available, please register for free tickets. Entry will be determined by available capacity at the time of entry. Tickets do not guarantee entry at any time. Thank you for your patience. VIP tickets also available including express entry and free drink. For more information or vendor inquiries, please visit 626nightmarket.com.

Discuss the film “Amour” with Faye Girsh, well-known founder of the Hemlock Society of San Diego. This is a highly-acclaimed, award-winning French film about a couple in their 80s coping with the wife’s debilitating strokes and dementia. Faye Girsh will lead the discussion after the film. All are welcome and we encourage you to bring friends. Free parking is available in the library parking lot.

LITVAKdance is presenting a collaborative holiday production, "LIGHT," that celebrates the holiday season with a work centered on Jewish stories on the first day of Chanukah at the JCC December 18. "LIGHT" features original music and libretto by Yale Strom as well as original choreography by Rebecca Margolick, Elyssa Dru Rosenberg and Sadie Weinberg. 2 p.m. "LIGHT" is part of the LFJCC's Hanukkah Happenings. Bring the whole family to celebrate the first day of Chanukah. 7 p.m. "LIGHT" performs to live music by Yale Strom. In the second half of the night, enjoy music inspired by music from around Jewish world from Yale Strom's Shimmering Lights. LITVAKdance on Facebook

Join us December 31, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Plunge San Diego located inside Belmont Park as we count down and ring in the New Year with a balloon drop at 12PM {NOON!}. This event is presented by Children's Primary Care Medical Group. There will be a great lineup of family friendly entertainment, the option to swim or take on the Plunge obstacle course (even after the event until 3pm!), games, bounce houses, thousands of dollars in giveaways, crafts, dessert bites, music, dancing and much, much more!!! Adult beverages will be available for purchase. Plus, we have a special guest stopping by for a special meet and greet, with thanks to The Storybook Character Company. Plus, additional entertainment and show-stopping fun you don’t want to miss! Check out our recap post from 2021! If you are interested in becoming an event sponsor, please click here! We have two family ticket options for a family of four or a family of two. Must be family members from the same household. All event attendees must complete the Plunge Waiver FORM before entering the event. Stay tuned for more info!!! Each family ticket (GA or Early Bird) will receive access to the entire event + the option to stay and swim until 3pm, ONE FREE Day Pass to come back to Plunge at a future date, Belmont Park Coupons, New Year Party Favors (kids) and two raffle tickets. Ticket information: Early Bird (11/29-12/25) - Family of 4 Ticket: $85 - Family of 2 Ticket: $45 General Admission (12/26-12/30) - Family of 4: $100 - Family of 2: $50 General Admission Day of Event (12/31/22 Only) - Family of 4: $135 - Family of 2: $75 Sibling Ticket (MAX 1 per Family Ticket Order) - $20 - Please note if you purchase ONLY a Sibling ticket not in addition to a family ticket order it will be canceled and refunded. VIP Ticket: Includes a swag bag valued at $500+ (see below) Limited QTY Available. - Family of 4: $199 - Family of 2: $100 VIP Family Tickets Include a Swag Bag valued at $500+ Here is what we have so far: New Year Celebration Party Favors for a family of 4 or 2, (2) Plunge Snack Shack coupons, 5 Plunge Day Passes to come back at a future date with Family of 4 ticket and 3 Passes with a Family of 2 ticket, 5 Extra Raffle Tickets and more! (Keep checking back). All items are subject to change, but the total value of the swag bag is guaranteed. No refunds will be given, but should you request a refund we will offer day passes to check out Plunge at a different date, based on the ticket purchase.

"I Wasn't Always Famous" Duane Daniels One night only! Great music...great stories & great fun! Duane’s professional career has been non-stop for over 40 years. He has won the Drama-Logue Award, ACT Award, Patte Award, Blitz Award, The L.A Critics Association, LA Weekly and Garland Awards (Variety Magazine). San Diegans will remember him best as that Demon Barber of Fleet Street in Sweeney Todd, and his over 2,000 side splitting performances in Triple Espresso, a highly caffeinated comedy. Joining Duane is Steve Gouveia, also a veteran of San Diego stages. Steve is mostly known for his work as an actor in the original Broadway cast of the Tony award winning musical Jersey Boys.

Bust out your ugliest Christmas sweater on Sunday, December 18, and head over to Louisiana Purchase to take part in their Ugly Christmas Sweater Party and Contest! From 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., enjoy festive mimosas, signature brunch menu items, tunes by DJ DATBOY, and of course, an ugly sweater contest! Throughout the event, Louisiana Purchase will also be holding a toy drive with all donations going towards Amir Alliance For Success's "Walk Away No Drama Today" project which supports disadvantaged children residing in public and low-income housing. Join in on the fun and food by making a reservation or purchasing your tickets online ahead of time by clicking here.

North Park Main Street will be hosting our neighborhood’s inaugural Winter Wonderland festival on December 11 at the North Park Mini Park from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. This festival is a wonderful way to enjoy the holiday season and mingle with all your neighbors again. Don’t miss the chance to go ice skating, see a laser light show, and enjoy the taste and tunes brought to you by our local community. This family friendly event is free for the public to attend. We will have food, drinks and entertainment items available to purchase. We encourage our community to come out and enjoy the holiday season together! Sip hot cocoa while watching your kids skate, taste a new brew from one of our local brewers, or capture memories in pictures in our photo booth, there is something for everyone at Winter Wonderland! Eat, drink, and be merry this holiday season! Knock out your last-minute holiday shopping while you’re in the neighborhood by stopping by one of our fabulous businesses! Bundle up and bring your family out to celebrate the holidays! North Park Main Street on Facebook / Instagram

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Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is set to travel to China at a time when U.S. executives and investors are facing increasing uncertainty and risk doing business there.