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At just over 25 years old, San Diego's Cameron Mofid became the youngest person to visit every country on Earth. From disguises in Yemen to close calls in Somalia and a last-minute dash into North Korea, his journey redefined adventure and taught him what travel can reveal about humanity.

Experience the magic where art and music meet at Art & Harp on Saturday, September 6th from 3 p.m. –5 p.m. in downtown Carlsbad’s cozy tea lounge. Renowned artist Karen Jones will bring her creativity to life with live oil painting, while harpist Geri fills the space with calming, melodic tunes. Guests are invited to sip herbal tea, watch a masterpiece unfold, and let the soothing sound of the harp create an afternoon of inspiration and peace. This intimate gathering is designed to bring people together in celebration of creativity, relaxation, and community. Attendees are encouraged to invite friends and immerse themselves in a unique multi-sensory experience. Organizers hope to make Art & Harp a recurring event, offering the community a regular opportunity to enjoy the harmony of live painting and music together. Visit: https://www.instagram.com/mantrasukha/

When: First Friday of Every Month, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Where: Barracks 16, Arts District Liberty Station, 2730 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, CA 92106 Join us for a vibrant evening of art and community at the Liberty Station Arts District! Explore open studios in Barracks 16, meet talented artists, and experience their creative process up close. Discover a variety of works, from paintings and sculptures to mixed media and ceramics. Enjoy engaging conversations, lively art demonstrations, and the unique energy of this historic setting. This free, family-friendly event is a perfect opportunity to connect with local artists and immerse yourself in San Diego's dynamic art scene. Don't miss this monthly celebration of creativity and inspiration! Arts District Liberty Station on Instagram and Facebook

Our Holiday Cookie Decorating Workshop is back! Families will use colorful frostings, sprinkles, and fun piping techniques to transform sweater-shaped sugar cookies into edible fashion. Come get creative, show off your skills, then enjoy eating your one-of-a-kind masterpieces. No crumb left! Tickets: How it Works - Please purchase one ticket for every person attending the workshop. This includes adults and kids ages 3 and up. - Kids ages 2 and under are free. Do not purchase a ticket for them. We will count them at check-in. - Your Family Workshop ticket also includes Drop-In Play on the same day. No separate Drop-In Play purchase needed. Quick examples - 1 adult + 1 child age 5 = 2 tickets - 2 adults + 1 child age 7 + 1 child age 2 = 3 tickets (the 2-year-old is free) - 1 adult attending with a baby age 1 = 1 ticket ArtReach: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Join the Greater San Diego Music Coterie for an exciting exhibition of "Exotic Attractions" on Sunday, September 28 at 2:30 p.m. at All Saints' Episcopal Church in Hillcrest. Featuring the Greater San Diego Chamber Orchestra directed by Dr. Angela Yeung, the performance samples the Western art music composers' interpretation of exoticism: selections from Lully's Le Bourgeois gentilhomme, Weber's Incidental Music to Turandot, Beethoven's Ruins of Athens, Ibert's Escales, and Holst's Beni Mora. Soprano Emily Ortlieb will perform the Bell Aria from Delibes's Lakmé and “Asie” from Ravel's song cycle Shéhérazade. All Saints Episcopal Church offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Feel free to bring a blanket and enjoy the concert from the church's shady courtyard. Registered audience receive directions to free parking. Please limit to one registration per email address. Free-will donations at the door. Donation via Venmo, Zelle, or by check can be tax deductible. Visit: 'Exotic Attractions' Greater San Diego Music Coterie on Instagram and Facebook

Don’t miss this chance to experience the vibrant sounds of jazz in a lively community setting! The Ian Harland Quartet features Ian Harland on vibraphone, John Opferkuch on piano, Doug Walker on bass, and Tyler Kreutel on drums. Native San Diegan Ian Harland has been playing music since he was seven. A long-time drummer, while studying at SDSU he became increasingly interested in harmony and composition, which led his studies towards mallets rather than a drum set. When his teacher, Anthony Smith, moved to New York, Harland bought Smith’s vibraphone and set out to become fluent as an improviser and composer on the instrument. He now records and performs professionally as a vibraphonist. He graduated from SDSU with a bachelor’s and master’s in Jazz studies. John Opferkuch pursued his education, graduating from Yale in music while honing his jazz from stellar musicians like Joshua White and Peter Sprague (both of whom have performed at Osher) and performing on the piano with numerous professional ensembles. Versatile bassist Doug Walker pours his love of music into every performance. He has been on the San Diego scene since 2001, backing up many of the city’s renowned artists across the spectrum of musical genres. His particular passion for modern jazz has afforded him performances with many local legends and has inspired an abundance of original compositions and arrangements. Tyler Kreutel, born and raised in San Diego, took up the drums at the age of 12 in his middle school jazz band and hasn’t looked back since. Tyler graduated from The San Diego School for Creative and Performing Arts in 2012 and went on to receive his bachelors in music performance at California State University Long Beach. This is a jazz quartet of incomparable talent and the performance on October 3 is free and open to potential new members and their guests. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UC San Diego: https://extendedstudies.ucsd.edu/olli

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Join us for a creative-critical exploration of Yiddish poetry, where language, history and the imagination meet. We will study the works of great poets, and take inspiration from them to create new works. Our journey will take us through traditional verse as well as avant-garde experimentation, covering sound poetry, Oulipo constraints and multilingual wordplay. This course is designed for students who have already studied Yiddish for a term (or equivalent), and for speakers who can read and understand basic Yiddish, but it can be enjoyed by speakers of all levels looking to grow their Yiddish creativity. By the end of the six-week course, students will have a deeper appreciation for poetic craft in Yiddish, and develop a poem of their own. All materials will be provided by the instructor. (Transliteration of texts will be available upon request.) When: Tuesdays, October 21 – November 25, 2025, 1–2 p.m. Where: Online via Zoom Cost: Early Bird: $150 all 6 weeks or $25 for a 60-minute online class (early bird, if paid before Tuesday, October 14, 2025) Student Pricing (Upload ID): $150 all 6 weeks or $25 for a 60-minute online class Regular Pricing: $180 all 6 weeks or $30 for a 60-minute online class Osian (Oshn) Evans Sharma is a Yiddish teacher from the UK. He has studied Yiddish at University College London, and courses in Tel Aviv, Berlin and Paris. He has led Yiddish poetry courses online for Babel’s Blessing Language School and in-person workshops at the Shtetl Berlin Festival, the Maison de la Culture Yiddish and the Yiddish Sof-Vokh UK, which he also helps to organise. He teaches at the summer programme ‘Ot Azoy’ and recently completed a pedagogy fellowship at the Yiddish Book Center (Amherst, MA). From Verse to Voice: A Workshop in Yiddish Poetry with Osian Evans Sharma Discover the beauty and creativity of Yiddish poetry. Together we’ll read great poets, experiment with sound and wordplay, and craft poems of our own. No prior experience beyond basic reading is needed – just curiosity and imagination. Yiddish Arts and Academics on Instagram Yiddishland California on Facebook

Premieres Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. We head to Malaysia to learn about the fusion of Indian, Chinese and Malay flavors. First up, it’s a punchy Malaysian-Style Chicken and Coconut Curry, demonstrating the art of blending fresh curry pastes. We make a pot of aromatic Coconut Ginger Rice and then prepare Malaysian Twice-Cooked Turmeric Chicken with Lemon Grass and Sweet Soy, fried chicken tossed in an umami-rich glaze.

As Immigration Customs Enforcement goes on a historic hiring spree, social media posts and other materials contain coded language, experts say.