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This weekend the annual Pacific Islander Festival returns for the 30th anniversary celebration.

As the days grow shorter, Downtown Oceanside is set to shine bright with holiday cheer! MainStreet Oceanside's ‘Tis the Season to Shop Local celebration offers a lineup of heartwarming twilight events throughout December, perfect for making joyful memories with family and friends after the sun sets. From the dazzling Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony to weekly festive Holiday Gift Markets, this season is all about celebrating community, sharing smiles, and finding that perfect gift while supporting Oceanside’s local shops and makers. HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY – Dec. 5, 2024, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Mark your calendar for December 5, 2024, and join the Oceanside community for a magical evening as we light up the holiday season. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., enjoy family-friendly activities during this special edition of the weekly Sunset Market. The highlight of the night is the Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:10 p.m. at Regal Cinema Plaza, right after Santa’s grand arrival at 6 p.m. Children will enjoy photos with Jolly Ole St. Nick, where each child will receive a ticket for complimentary cookies and milk provided by Ooey Gooey, a beloved market vendor. Bring your loved ones for a joyful evening featuring holiday crafts and live entertainment in a cozy and festive atmosphere. HOLIDAY GIFT MARKETS – Every Thursday in December, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Every Thursday in December—December 5, 12, 19, and 26—find the perfect holiday gifts while soaking up the festive vibes at the Holiday Gift Markets, a special extension of Oceanside’s iconic Sunset Market. Discover unique creations from over 200 local artisans and makers, offering everything from handmade jewelry to gourmet treats. With delicious global cuisine, live music, and kids’ activities, the markets provide a fun-filled experience for the whole family. It’s the perfect opportunity to find thoughtful gifts while supporting the local businesses that make Oceanside a vibrant community. Visit: https://www.mainstreetoceanside.com/shop-local-oceanside MainStreet Oceanside on Facebook / Instagram

LaJuné is a Multidisciplinary Artist, and Educator creating art that integrates performance, extended reality, and physical computing to question our contemporary forms of communication. They are passionate about discovering, learning, manifesting, and stewarding spaces for liberated Black Realities and the Black Imagination. LaJuné has had the opportunity to show and speak about their work at National Sawdust, Tribeca Film Festival, Times Square, and Art & Code's Weird Reality. LaJuné was previously the Director of Skating at Figure Skating in Harlem, where they integrated STEAM and Figure Skating to teach girls of color about movement and technology. They have continued their research on Blackness, movement, and technology during residencies and fellowships at the Jerome Hill Artist Fellowship, Eyebeam, Pioneer Works, NYU ITP, Barbarian Group, and Barnard College. Cosponsored by UCSD Black Studies Project as part of their Black Visual and Performance Art Series. For more information visit: visarts.ucsd.edu Stay Connected on Instagram

From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., join us for the opening reception of Sport Friendly, photography exhibition. The exhibition will be on view until September 30th. This event is open and free to all. RSVP is appreciated for preparing the event. Light refreshments will be served. About the exhibition “Sport Friendly” is an international, collaborative artistic experience celebrating sports teams committed to diversity, led by artist Émilien Buffard, supported by the Institut Français and awarded “Cultural Olympiad” by the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Committee. Thanks to the participation of the cultural network abroad in photographing teams locally in the Sport Friendly manner, this project aims to raise awareness against discrimination, amplify the voices of diversity, and promote inclusion in sport and society, particularly on the sidelines of international sporting events, through a unique collaborative photographic production. An International Project: “Sport Friendly: the field of diversity!” is intended as a starting point to mark a horizon of social commitment to the problem of discrimination and violence in sport. A collaborative photographic production initiated in 2022 in Argentina, which continues today on the international scene to promote INCLUSIVE SPORT, highlighting teams who seek to redefine the classic values of sport, affirming that, regardless of sexual orientation or identity, gender or physical or social condition, every person has a place. Players who are striving for change and inclusion, in sport and in society. The Alliance Francaise San Diego is thrilled to present a selection of photographies curated by Diana Nassar, who contributed to this international project. Diana Nassar is a visual media artist who enjoys creating art through various mediums. She took her first course in black and white film photography at Grossmont College in San Diego, California. She found the darkroom printing process to be a unique challenge in trusting ones perspective from the first press of the shutter. Diana later completed a photojournalism program at the internationally recognized photography school, Speos & Polka Institute, in Paris, France. It was there she developed her portfolio and created original photo-series. Diana enjoys traveling and discovering new places, whether a few blocks down her street or abroad, she tries to immerse herself and appreciate what is around us. As part of the 'Sport Friendly’ photo project created by photographer Emilien Buffard, with support from the Alliance Française of San Diego, Diana participated in the series on diversity and LGBTQ inclusion in team sports. This photo project gave her the chance to meet the players of Cheer San Diego Extreme and to visually capture the aesthetics of the cheerleading sport. Through her lens, Diana aimed to take portraits that reflect the players' athleticism, resilience, and pride. For more information visit: afsandiego.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

The tech titan and President Trump say they will avoid any conflicts of interest, but it's difficult for the public to verify that.

Makers & Muses: Creative Cabaret isn't your typical open mic night – it's a wild ride of laughter, inspiration, and unexpected surprises. Admission is free, inhibitions are optional, and a good time is guaranteed. Let's make some memories together! (The 2-drink minimum will help.) From toe-tapping tunes to side-splitting comedy, soul-stirring poetry to mind-bending magic, we've got it all and then some. Don't miss your chance to take the stage and show off your talents. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a first timer, this is your time to shine and bask in the spotlight. Creative Cabaret isn't just about what happens on stage – it's about the vibe, the community, and the shared love of all things creative. So grab a drink, mingle with fellow art lovers, and let your imagination run wild. Who knows? You might even run into your next big inspiration! Whether you're beatboxing, singing, dancing, juggling, puppeteering, fortune telling, showing a short film, reciting poetry, performing drag, jamming, showcasing live art, reading tarot, doing stand-up comedy, storytelling, performing magic, or just enjoying the show, come one, come all, and join us for a night of pure, unadulterated fun at Diversionary Theatre's Clark Cabaret! Event ends at 10 PM but stick around for an awesome DJ set and get your groove on! Visit: Creative Cabaret Diversionary Theater on Facebook

Young people today spend nearly 1,000 fewer hours per year hanging out with friends in person than they did 20 years ago. Some solutions for the loneliness epidemic are coming from unlikely places.

Lamar already won the year in a landslide. On his bristly new album, GNX, the rapper aims to change the state of play for everyone else.

Come out and show your support for local owned businesses with a rooftop pop-up shop! Explore some of the best local owned businesses that San Diego has to offer - just in time for the holiday season! We are opening up our rooftop this weekend to showcase their products and talents along with food and beverage items available and music to set the tone. Additional Event Info: Free and open to the public Complimentary glass of Champagne upon arrival (sparkling cider available for kiddos) 10+ local owned businesses to shop from Photo-op spaces because if you don't take a pic, it didn't happen Music brought to by a variety of local artists, including a Youth String Group raising funds for cancer research Spectacular rooftop views of downtown San Diego's skyline Food & Beverage available for purchase at our rooftop restaurant & bar Dog-Friendly Venue Grab your friends and family, and head on over to find some unique treasures + gifts! Visit: Holiday Makers Market

Threats of deportation have caused anxiety among immigrants, but schools in the Salinas Valley are helping comfort children and easing parents’ fears.