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Latin Grammy nominees Maestro José Hernández and his world-renowned Mariachi Sol de México® - Embajadores del Mariachi - return with their annual Christmas holiday tour. The program showcases the ensemble's musicianship, playing mariachi favorites as well as the most well-known and beloved Christmas music such as Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker Suite," performed mariachi-style by one of the most critically acclaimed Mariachis. Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez on Facebook

Meals on Wheels San Diego County and the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank Friday launch grocery delivery program to homebound seniors.

For 32 years, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s unique take on American swing and jazz music has thrilled audiences around the world, while their unique and spirited “Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party” has become an eagerly anticipated annual family event. Singer and band leader Scotty Morris says, “If you’re going to go to a holiday show with your family, this is the one! It really does offer something for everyone.” Drawing on a rich catalogue of holiday classics and Christmas originals from the band’s two full length holiday albums, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy brings its world-renowned live show, and fun and quirky take on the holidays, to you. Fun arrangements of classic holiday songs in Big Bad Voodoo Daddy style include: Jingle Bells, Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, and Winter Wonderland. Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer is “Andrew’s Sisters” meets the blues, and the just as classic Heat Miser song transports listeners back to another beloved holiday special. The band rips through Chuck Berry’s Run, Run Rudolph, Lou Rawls’ Merry Christmas Baby, and slows things down for Elvis Presley’s Blue Christmas. Detours to New Orleans for Frosty the Snowman, and to the Caribbean for the Calypso A Party for Santa, keep things interesting. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy has always made writing original music a priority, and the holidays are no exception. Rockabilly Christmas, Last Night (I Went Out With Santa Claus), Christmas Time in Tinsel Town, and the beautiful and reflective It Feels Like Christmas Time, are the band’s take on the many feelings of the holidays. With three decades together, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is still picking up steam and continues to tour, record, and entertain. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Big Bad Voodoo Daddy on Facebook / YouTube

For an evening at Sparks Gallery for our Annual Art Party, under the theme Black & White. This year’s event will transform the gallery into a timeless experience, featuring curated works of monochromatic art. Guests will enjoy a live jazz performance as well as a luxury raffle and experiences from local artists. Reserve your spot (https://sparksgallery.com/black-and-white-art-party) and support a local nonprofit with each ticket purchase. What to expect: Attire: “San Diego Dressy” – Comfortable, expressive, business casual to semi-formal, Black and White encouraged Menu crafted by the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center: - Bocconcini mozzarella balls + black olives in balsamic + black sesame seeds - Black & White Tacos: Tacos with black beans + white corn tortillas + white fish - Black & white dessert bar - Creative bar options Our Generous Sponsors: - San Diego Wine & Culinary Center - Gateway to Galleries - BLICK Art Materials - Spot Hero – new users get 10% off downtown parking with code SPARKS10 - The Oceanside Museum of Art - San Diego Museum of Art - Vanguard Culture - San Diego Art Directory Sparks Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

Ring in 2026, Bollywood style, with a Balloon Drop countdown right on Pacific Beach, Breakpoint, ft. DJ Anusha from NYC! Tamasha Nights brings its signature energy to Pacific Beach — for a New Year’s Eve Bollywood blowout like San Diego has never seen! One Night. One Beat. One Epic Countdown. When the clock strikes midnight, there’s only one place to be —Break Point, where Bollywood meets the Pacific coastline! THE EXPERIENCE Step into Break Point — a stunning venue right on the Pacific Beach coastline — transformed into a glamorous Desi NYE celebration. A massive dance floor, premium lighting, bottle service, and the perfect mix of Bollywood, Bhangra & Top 40 — headlined by DJ Anusha from NYC, bringing her explosive East Coast sound to San Diego for one night only! Your ticket includes full access to all areas: Main Room – High-energy Bollywood, Bhangra & global Desi hits VIP Lounge – Reserved tables, bottle service & exclusive seating Full Bar & Kitchen – Food & drinks available all night Coastal Vibe Patio – Covered & heated for a perfect Pacific Beach NYE experience Dance, chill, toast, or step outside to feel the ocean breeze — all in true Tamasha style. THE COUNTDOWN Join hundreds of partygoers as we welcome 2026 together — with booming sound, dazzling lights, and nonstop energy. No fireworks needed. The coastline + dance floor = the spark. Dress to impress — it’s San Diego’s hottest night of the year! Glam, bold, stylish — make it iconic.

Looking to get more civically engaged and stay connected to your community? Join us for our next Documenters training at the National City Public Library on Thursday, May 21 at 5 p.m. Learn and get paid to document public meetings by taking clear, accurate notes that help make local government more transparent and accessible. No experience needed—just interest in your community. Register here: https://sandiego-ca.documenters.org/workshops/national-city-public-library-documenter-training-1953/

Electric vehicles lose some range in the winter — and, to a lesser degree, in the summer. But exactly how much? AAA has brand-new data.

While serendipity has often been associated with luck or happy accidents, its origin suggests that it goes beyond just happenstance.

San Diego is planning to install a new underground drainage system and pump station along Beta Street, where some of the worst flooding occurred two years ago.

We unpack what America's history of racial discrimination can teach us about authoritarianism. Plus, a personal perspective offers a window into local history.