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Join us for our Modern Calligraphy workshop for beginners, where you will learn the art of hand lettering using a traditional pointed dip pen and ink with a contemporary approach. Many people find Modern Calligraphy attractive to learn because it allows them to create beautiful, fun, and hand-crafted letters that are unique and personal. Modern Calligraphy is often characterized by its use of thick and thin lines, giving the letters a dynamic and expressive quality. Enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages. Space is limited, so be sure to register early. Note: This is a two-part workshop. The uppercase alphabet will be taught on a separate date, and you will need to purchase the ticket separately. Instructor: Claudia Strenger Who should attend? This class is encouraged for students of all levels, including someone who has never taken a calligraphy class before. Traditional calligraphers who would like to learn modern calligraphy techniques. Lefties are welcome :) In this 3-hour session, we will cover The basics of pointed pen calligraphy How to create thick and thin strokes with a pointed pen Materials included Beginner calligraphy pen Calligraphy nibs Sumi ink Cancellation Policy All workshops are non-refundable. However, tickets can be easily transferred to another person by emailing the name and email address of the new participant to design@strengerstudio.com Visit: https://www.strengerstudio.com/product/lowercase-modern-calligraphy-for-beginners-workshop-sept-6-/311?utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral Strenger Studio on Instagram and Facebook

Presented by Vegan Food Popup Events on the 2nd Saturday of every month. Live DJ | Family-Friendly | Dogs Allowed | Free Parking Enjoy an incredible selection of food and drinks, with over 50 vendors including Pizza, Burgers, Sushi, Donuts, Chick’n Sandwiches, Dumplings, Loaded Fries, Gyros, Tamales, Wings, Noodles, Churros and so much more. The North Park Vegan Market is located next to the North Park Mini Park, a great place to meet up with your favorite people to enjoy a day of food and fun. This spacious plaza features seating, gardens and a playground. Vendors are set up on 29th St and both sides of North Park Way between 30th St and Granada Ave. PARKING: There is a 6-story parking garage on 29th St and North Park Way. Additionally, there is free street parking nearby. RECORD FAIR AT THE MARKET Chakasonica Fronterizx Vinyl Collective presents the North Park Record Fair at the North Park Vegan Market. Shop a select group of the best vinyl vendors in the region, offering an extensive selection of genres with thousands of LPs and 45s. Dig around in the crates and find some hidden gems! VINYL VENDORS Adam Loatman Chris Reina DJ Sweet Chuck Existence 76 Five Space Shop Ma Fondo Nova Discos Rock and Refresh Slaps and Kicks Vinyl Frontier Records Show Wax Rabbit Records Well Ruff Records MARKET VENDORS A Way Home For Dogs African Food Kitchen Books for Ages Casa de Luz Cocina Folklore Collective Inspo By Design Compilations In Art Dar Jamai Down To Ferment Early Glow Creations El Bondi Gluten Free Empanadas Elote Restaurant Falafel Express Farm Fresh To You Forever Linked Permanent Jewelry Funny Novelty Products Gourmet Tamales K2 Wellness Krouned Body Care La Boocha Kombucha Luv Mylk Majestik Kulture MANEATINGPLANT Maya's Cookies MounEssentials Nora's Desserts Parchita Beach Peace State Petunia Amelie Caramels Pink Pantree Sabor Piri Piri Samadhi CBD Share International SoCal Lemonade Solana Center for Environmental Innovation Stone Monkey Superfood & Company The Brulee Bar The Donuttery The Grateful Taco Company Toro Churros and Doughnuts Truth Council 23 We Be Grubbin' West Coast Hot Chicken Yuseong Mandu About the Organizer Vegan Food Popup Events produces FREE monthly markets that showcase the best plant-based food in SoCal, featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors from San Diego, Orange County and LA. In between bites, shop a selection of local products and services. All locations are family-friendly and dog-friendly and offer music and free parking. Since launching in 2019, Vegan Food Popup Events has supported hundreds of local food and craft vendors by providing venues for sharing their offerings with the community. Learn more: https://veganfoodpopup.com Vegan Food Pop Up on Instagram and Facebook

The festive and fiery SoNo Fest & Chili Cook-Off promises everything a person could want in a fun day including craft beer, wine, shopping music and chili! Chili + beer + holiday shopping + kids fun fest = one perfect Sunday in December. Mark your calendar for the annual SoNo Fest & Chili Cook Off. This festive and fiery event, held at the confluence of two neighborhoods battling for hipster bragging rights, promises everything a person could want in a fun day out in the neighborhood: Set in a charming North Park business district at 32nd & Thorn Streets featuring local restaurants competing in a chili smackdown and serving chili tastings local handmade vendors with the perfect holiday gifts for shoppers local craft beer and wine garden. Kids Fun Fest area with bounce houses, carnival games, face painting, balloon artists, hair-dos and more live stages featuring local bands plus kids entertainment food trucks and vendors to keep the culinary options varied. The event is free to attend. It's all for a good cause - proceeds benefit the McKinley Elementary School foundation. So you can drink, eat, shop and play in the name of education! Visit: SoNo Fest & Chili Cook-Off

Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Bodhi Day and… National Violin Day?? This is a season of so many reasons to celebrate, with music from Arlo (Guthrie) to Zavateri: holiday classics old and new! The Hutchins Consort plays on the eight scaled violins designed and built by luthier Dr. Carleen Hutchins, whose research into the acoustic properties of string instruments resulted in an innovative process called free-plate tuning; a precise method of refining the top and back plates of a violin before it is assembled to bring it to peak acoustic performance.The fruits of her labor are the eight Hutchins violins, ranging in size from the 18.5-inch treble to the 7.2-foot contrabass. Like all violins, these instruments capture the emotional element of the music. But they have the additional advantage of being crafted as a complete set with the same harmonic DNA giving them the ability to produce a unique array of sounds that add a new dimension to the works they perform. Visit: https://givebutter.com/e8lRk3 The Hutchins Consort on Facebook

The poetry community will come to San Diego for the Robert Frost Sesquicentennial, which celebrates the poet's 150th birthday. Plus, a preview of the San Diego Latino Film Festival and other arts events.

Exhibition dates: November 9 - November 30, 2024 Reception: Saturday, November 9 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Kumeyaay Artists exhibition curated by local artist Johnny Bear Contreras featuring Johnny Bear Contreras, Chuck Contreras, Rita Reed, Juan Reynoso and Aurelia Ojeda Melendrez. The exhibition includes Kumeyaay/Kumiay artists from both sides of the border including the tribal community of San Jose de la Zorra, Baja California, Mexico. A statement from the curator, “As a public artist, I believe it's essential for Native artists to showcase their work in spaces that encourage critical thought and engagement. Museums have a unique opportunity to support this vision by being open to exhibiting Native artists in environments conducive to dialogue. We, as Native artists, carry the responsibility to activate these spaces and present our perspectives authentically, fostering a deeper understanding of our culture and artistry. Working together to create platforms that elevate our voices and stories.“ During the exhibition, visitors can find events such as the Gathering of Nations Visit: https://bonitahistoricalsociety.org/gathering-of-nations/ Johnny Bear Contreras on Instagram

All are invited to the Gathering of Nations, an annual event that celebrates indigenous culture and features crafts, food, storytelling, and educational resources. The gathering is held on traditional Kumeyaay lands in the Sweetwater Valley at the Bonita Museum & Cultural Center and the Bonita Sunnyside SD County Library. The gathering highlights craftspeople, storytellers, food and educational resources. The events are free and open to the public. The event will be opened by Kumeyaay Bird Singers. The cultural bird songs, of which there are 300 in the takut cycle, are a metaphor for life. On stage find presentations and regalia from “Eagle Spirit Dancers” dancers, presentation of powwow culture. Hands-on activities for visitors, free books, vendors and food will be at the event. In the museum find educational resources from Kumeyaay College and a new exhibition curated by Kumeyaay artist Johnny Bear Contreras. Artists in the exhibition include Johnny Bear Contreras, Chuck Contreras, Rita Reed, Juan Reynoso and Aurelia Ojeda Melendrez. Event sponsor, Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation. Visit: https://bonitahistoricalsociety.org/gathering-of-nations/ Bonita Museum on Instagram and Facebook

Valley Vibes is a family friendly fundraiser where attendees can experience the San Dieguito River Valley vibes! There will be food, beer/wine, live music and lots of activities, including A guided hike around the lagoon, Yoga at the Birdwing at 10 a.m., an art workshop and education tables. This event will be catered by Urban Woodfired Pizza and will include beer from Viewpoint Brewing. Located in Del Mar – South on San Andres at the Wells Fargo, behind the Petco. SDRVC on Instagram

As Part of the Far South Border North Grant Katie Ruiz, The founder of the Pompom Project engaged the community throughout the city of San Diego in Craft making- Pompom workshops. Ruiz's ongoing Pompom Project engages diverse communities in a collaborative creative process. The experience of coming together to create with one's hands and working towards a shared goal promotes investment and pride in community and shared spaces. Through the communal act of making, strangers come together to work for a common goal resulting in relationship building and community care. Hundreds of participants produced over 1000 pompoms during 8 public workshops over the last four months. The free workshops offered lessons on "Craftivism" a term coined by Betsy Greer in 2003 which refers to craft and activism coming together through art. The Pompoms have been installed in two locations; Sew Loka, a textile store in Logan Heights that focuses on slow fashion and community building, and Villa Merced, senior community room, a branch of Casa Familiar. Sew Loka comprises partners Claudia Biezunski Rodriguez and Manny Biezunski, both of whom are artist. Claudia makes one of one clothing items from recycled and reclaimed materials. Manny is a videographer and marketing person who created a documentary of the pompom project FBSN grant process. The reveal of the public facing art installation and the documentary will be on view at the reception on May 25, 2024 from 12 - 6 p.m. During the reception you are invited to view the new Pompom installation, watch the documentary of the process, make your own pompom, and view one of a kind Sew Loka fashions. For more information visit: katieruizart.com Stay Connected on Instagram

Oceanside Arts Commission, Oceanside Public Library, and Oceanside CA Cultural District invite you to attend the O’Arts: Creative Community Impact event on May 3, 2024, 3-5 p.m. at the Seabird Hotel. The O’Arts: Creative Community Impact event aims to share the City of Oceanside's appreciation and recognition for the impact of local artists, advocates, and organizers within the arts & culture sector. Join us for an exciting afternoon of arts and culture appreciation. • Performances by local artists, performers, and musicians • Announcement of the winning mural design for Mainstreet Oceanside's Art that Excites • Awardees of the 2024-25 Oceanside Arts & Culture Grant announced • Results of the Americans for the Arts ‘Arts & Economic Prosperity (AEP6)’ Study • Engaging panel discussion with local artists and arts organizers, hosted by Quantal Langford • Visual art display featuring local visual artists • Follow Oceanside Roller Skating to Artist Alley for this year’s first Oceanside Artwalk, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram