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HAVE FUN AND MEET PEOPLE. Beginning Adult Improv classes will help you unlock your creativity, sharpen your mind, speak more confidently, overcome shyness, meet new friends and have fun all-- at the same time. Improv training is great for advancing your professional, personal or artistic skills. Each session meets once a week for six weeks. New sessions beginning monthly. We have over two decades of experience working with people from all walks of life. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. Learn more at www.nationalcomedy.com National Comedy Theatre San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

🌊🎨 **Join Us for a Paint and Sip at Novo Kombucha in Imperial Beach!** 🎨🌊 Get ready for a fun and creative evening as we dive into the world of art! Join us at Novo Brazil Brewing Company for a delightful Paint & Sip event where you’ll have the chance to paint the iconic masterpiece, “The Great Wave” by Hokusai. Whether you’re an experienced artist or a complete beginner, our talented instructor will guide you step-by-step as you recreate this stunning wave. Enjoy the refreshing taste of Novo Kombucha’s delicious brews while you unleash your inner artist! **What to Expect:** – All painting supplies will be provided. – Instruction from professional artists – A fun and relaxed atmosphere perfect for friends, couples, or a solo night out. Bring your creativity, and let’s make some waves together! 🌊🍹 **Limited spots available!** Reserve your spot today! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉 We encourage artistic freedom! You can alter the painting to fit your style and use any of our colors. Things to know: We require a 48-hour notice for cancellations/rescheduling. Refunds must be requested within 3 days of purchase. After 3 days a credit will be given. Check-in begins 15 minutes before the event start time. Give yourself time to park to avoid arriving late. No outside food or drink is allowed. They are available for purchase. Wine is not included in your ticket purchase. If you have any questions about the event, feel free to contact customer service. Visit: https://paintingandvino.com/event/the-great-wave-paint-and-sip/?utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral Nova Kombucha on Instagram and Facebook

Karen New Year celebration is the biggest cultural celebration for people of the Karen ethnicity of Burma, and other refugees from Burma resettled in San Diego. 2025 Karen New Year celebration, will be held on Saturday January 11, 2025, at the Colina Del Sol Park. KOSD aims to welcome at least 500 people during the four hours of cultural celebration. More than 100 community members, volunteers, and KOSD staff will be involved with the event planning and production process. The event will include opening and closing ceremonies, a presentation on Karen New Year history, more than 15 cultural dance and music performances, and youth cultural fashion shows. We also offer free lunch (Karen traditional food) after the closing ceremony. Visit: Karen Organization of San Diego

Bring in the New Year with stories to experience--wrought with being human--and synchronicities explainable and mysterious--all on the theme of "By Chance." Storytellers will regale us all with personal, folkloric and literary tales. Stories told by members of Storytellers of San Diego: JT Moring with guitar, Linda Brown, Jim Dieckmann, David Walsh, Mindy Donner and Tyler Turner. We are back after a brief hiatus, and would love to tell you a story! Teens and adults. Eclectic, artsy atmosphere with cozy coffee drinks. Visit: https://www.obtemplate.com/event-details/2nd-mondays-storytellers-of-san-diego-a-free-event

Design and carve a stamp and print on a bandana in this make-and-take printmaking workshop! All materials provided, no prior experience necessary. Visit: Block Printing Workshop Gossip Grill on Instagram and Facebook

Want to learn how to use a sewing machine? How about mend an old piece of clothing? Join our sewing 101/102 class to learn the basics of sewing and working with textile in a low stress environment. In this workshop, you can get acquainted with the mechanics of a sewing machine, learn mending techniques and learn how to create basic forms like a quilt square, tote bag, or stuffed sculpture. Visit: Sewing 101/102

Join Us for a Spooktacular Halloween Paint and Sip at Giaola Italian Restaurant! Get ready to unleash your creativity this Halloween season! Join us for a fun-filled evening where you’ll learn to paint a mesmerizing “Moonlight Witch” under the guidance of our talented instructor. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine as you unleash your inner artist! Whether you’re a seasoned painter or a complete beginner, our friendly class is designed for everyone. All painting supplies will be provided, so just bring your enthusiasm and a friend or two! Why Join Us? – Connect with friends and family in a relaxed, festive atmosphere. – Create a beautiful piece of art to take home. – Sip on delicious wine and enjoy the ambiance of Gia Italian Restaurant. Experience North County’s newest destination for modern fine dining. Giaola Italian Kitchen has meticulously crafted a one-of-a-kind culinary experience, which masterfully blends the flavors of Italy with sleek, modern design. Giaola Italian Kitchen offers patrons superb dining, takeout, delivery, and catering. Check out their menu HERE! There is plenty of free parking for guests, wheelchair accessible, and indoors. If you are wanting to dine in before the event, feel free to check out their happy hour which is 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. every day. This is also a kid-friendly venue and their outdoor patio is a pet-friendly space! Their maximum occupancy for this venue is 20 guests. We can’t wait to see you there! We encourage artistic freedom! You can alter the painting to fit your style and use any of our colors. Things to know: We require a 48-hour notice for cancellations/rescheduling. Refunds must be requested within 3 days of purchase. After 3 days a credit will be given. Check-in begins 15 minutes before the event start time. Give yourself time to park to avoid arriving late. No outside food or drink is allowed. They are available for purchase. Wine is not included in your ticket purchase. If you have any questions about the event, feel free to contact customer service. COVID Safety For the Safety of our Guests, Venues & Instructors we make sure to sanitize and clean all supplies before every event. If you have a fever or do not feel well, please stay home. The 48-hour cancellation policy will still be in effect if you need to cancel due to illness. Visit: https://paintingandvino.com/event/moonlight-witch-paint-and-sip/?utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral Painting and Vino on Instagram and Facebook

October 19, 2024 – January 11, 2025 Opening Reception: Friday, October 18, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. JOSEPH CLAYES III & ROTUNDA GALLERIES CARLOS CASTRO ARIAS: THE SPLINTER IN THE EYE Carlos Castro Arias will be exhibiting his newest project, The Splinter in the Eye, an installation composed of paintings and objects in which the artist reflects about memory, trauma, and elements of the individual and collective identity. Carlos Castro Arias is a Colombian artist, professor, and musician. He received a BA from the Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano, Bogota in 2002 and was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship in 2008 to the San Francisco Art Institute, where he received an MFA in painting in 2010. Castro has been an associate professor at San Diego State University since 2019. In 2022, the Museo Universitario Universidad de Antioquia, Colombia exhibited a retrospective of his work entitled La Vida de las Cosas Muertas (The Life of Dead Things). Most recently Castro Arias has exhibited at Artpace, San Antonio; Bread & Salt, San Diego; LA Galería, Bogota; Quint Gallery, La Jolla, and Espacio El Dorado, Bogota. He has participated in group shows in Sweden, Peru, France, Spain, New Zealand, Mexico and Venezuela. His musical projects include: POPO (2000), Los Claudios de Colombia (2005-2010) and Amor Negro (2020). The artist lives and works between San Diego, Tijuana, and Bogota. The exhibition can be viewed in the Joseph Clayes III and Carolyn Yorston-Wellcome Rotunda Galleries at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library (1008 Wall Street, La Jolla, CA 92037) during open hours, Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/exhibition-2024-castro-arias Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

You're invited to Tickle Your Funny Bone at the Brooks Theater Gallery Artist Open House on Friday, August 2. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and you're welcome to just drop in or stay a while. The Gallery is filled with HUMOR - Art guaranteed to make you laugh out loud! Enjoy light refreshments, watch a guest artist demonstrating their work, and chat with exhibiting artists, families, tourists, Art Walk participants, and art lovers. For more information visit: oceansidetheatre.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram