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This class meets weekly on Mondays, 3-4 times each month, from 4 – 5:30 p.m. Ages 13+ welcome! Instructor-artist Lydia Kardos teaches this introductory ceramic handbuilding course for Teens. This month-long series is full of hands-on, hand building techniques in clay. Students will create functional and non-functional ceramic art. They’ll learn how to create with coils, slab construction and clay pinching methods. See the beauty of the final results as your pieces come out of the kiln. Students will create multiple pieces and learn how to glaze finished artwork. All materials included. Projects are changed regularly, so students can return month after month to continue to develop their skills! Drop-ins are welcome! Is your teen curious about taking this class? Choose ‘Drop-in Date’ from the drop-down menu (please purchase 48 hours in advance, so we can have supplies ready). We welcome drop-in students at the first class of each month-long series. If your teen wants to continue, we will apply this drop-in payment toward the month’s total cost. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Friends of Malcolm X Library Presents: Annual Gift Day 2025 Fundraiser Join us for a day of celebration, culture, and community as we honor Malcolm X’s 100th Birth Year at the Annual Gift Day Fundraiser hosted by the Friends of Malcolm X Library. Family Fun Day (12 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Free Admission) Enjoy an afternoon filled with: • Live Music & Dance Performances • Youth Activities • Food, Merchandise & Information Vendors • Spoken Word • Opportunity Drawing & More! Featuring performances by: Brandon Flowers • HUELOVE • D’Style by DDW • Buffalo Soldiers • Errrverybodi Line Dancers • DJ Charles Egypt • Junkyard Dance Crew & more! Evening Soirée (5 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Ticket Required) An elegant evening including: • Art Exhibition • Singing by Toot • Fashion Art Walk • Silent Auction • Hors d’oeuvres Tickets: • $30 in advance • $40 at the door Don’t miss this vibrant community celebration filled with art, culture, and entertainment! https://friendsofthemalcolmxlibrary.org/events/ Friends of Malcolm X Library on Facebook

From Book to Screen: “Hola Frida!” Animation Movie in French with English subtitles. Connect around light refreshments before the screening. 6:30 p.m.: Refreshments 7 p.m.: Movie (1h22) Movie in French with English subtitles. Rated all public. Recommended 7 and above. "Hola Frida" is a vibrant animated film directed by André Kadi and Karine Vézina, released in 2024. Adapted from the children’s book "Frida, c’est moi" by Sophie Faucher and Cara Carmina, it offers a poetic and touching look at the childhood of iconic artist Frida Kahlo, blending biography, imagination, and Mexican folklore. The film is a co-production between Canada and France, and premiered at the Morelia International Film Festival in Mexico in October 2024, followed by a theatrical release in France on February 12, 2025, and in Quebec on April 4, 2025. Featuring the voices of Olivia Ruiz, Emma Rodriguez, Rebeca Gonzales, Léo Coté, Sophie Faucher, and Manuel Tadros, "Hola Frida" takes viewers of all ages—on a colorful and emotional journey, where imagination becomes both a refuge and a powerful force to overcome life’s challenges. This event is part of the French Literature and Arts Festival organized by the Alliance Française San Diego (AFSD). Learn more about the program on our website: https://www.afsandiego.org/flaf Alliance Française San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

The Art Glass Guild located in Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park will be hosting their Fall Patio Show and Sale on October 11 and 12. The patio and Studio 25 will be filled with local San Diego glass artists. See beautiful art representing many techniques, including blown, fused, torch, stained, cast, etched and mosaic art. There will be demonstrations and a free mosaic make and take. Art Glass Guild - Balboa Park San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Miguel Márquez San Juan, who ran Libros, Café y Jazz for 16 years, is remembered for creating a gathering place that blended literature, music and community in Tijuana.

Summer Arts Fest is bringing the heat with an unforgettable celebration of music, creativity, and community at Arts District Liberty Station. Join us on the second Saturday in July, August and September from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. on the North Promenade, where the lawn comes alive with captivating performances, including this year's headliners: August 9 - KoGee Soul Reprise September 13 - Bambú Sound Exchange Summer Arts Fest is free, family-friendly, and all set in a stunning outdoor setting. Arrive early and explore studios, galleries, creative dining and retail in Arts District Liberty Station, then grab your picnic blankets, chairs, and favorite snacks, and get ready to dance, relax, and soak up the magic of San Diego’s most creative summer nights! Liberty Station on Facebook / Instagram

We hear about how Ópera de Tijuana is celebrating 25 years with an upcoming performance in October. Plus, a conversation with the director of "The Heart" musical.

Pacific Arts Movement is proud to co-present the San Diego theatrical premiere of "To Kill a Wolf," directed and written by Kelsey Taylor and produced by Reel Voices alum Adam Lee, who also served as the film’s cinematographer. The film will screen August 22 through 28, 2025 at Regal Edwards Mira Mesa. Set against the eerie stillness of the Oregon wilderness, "To Kill a Wolf " is a modern reframing of "Little Red Riding Hood," trading fantasy for something far more disquieting and human. With haunting visual precision and a quiet emotional pulse, the film explores the fragile nature of trust, the lingering ache of trauma, and the unexpected paths toward redemption. Special post-screening Q&As featuring both Taylor and Lee will take place at the 4 p.m. screenings on Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24. Saturday’s conversation will be moderated by Pac Arts Founder Lee Ann Kim, and Sunday’s will be moderated by Executive Director Alex Villafuerte. Q&A screenings can be reserved here Runtime: 1h 32m (92 min) About Pacific Arts Movement Pacific Arts Movement (Pac Arts) is one of the largest media arts organizations dedicated to celebrating Asian and Asian American stories through film, media, and education. Based in San Diego, Pac Arts is best known for presenting the San Diego Asian Film Festival, now in its 26th year, and empowering the next generation of storytellers through programs like Reel Voices. Through year-round screenings, youth programs, and community partnerships, Pac Arts champions inclusion, cultural equity, and the power of film to spark connection and change. Learn more at pacarts.org. Pacific Arts Movement on Facebook / Instagram

There is renewed criticism over the names of military and DHS operations, including the most recent, Operation Charlotte's Web.

Urban Plates is a fast-casual, chef-driven restaurant, with locations throughout California, it offers family-style catering and ready-to-eat options to make your holiday planning effortless. Pre-order by December 21 for pick-up on December 23 or 24. Family-Style Takeaway: Holiday Strip Loin Roast Family Meal (Serves 6–8 — $239) Includes: - Slow-Roasted Strip Loin Roast (free from added hormones and antibiotics) - Mashed Potatoes and Gravy - Bordelaise Sauce - Creamy Horseradish - Choice of Two Sides: Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Rainbow Carrots & Golden Beets, Herb Roasted Marble Potatoes, Macaroni & Cheese, or Garlic Parmesan Roasted Mushrooms - Sliced Artisan Bread Holiday 3-Course Family Meal (To-Go Only, Serves 4) Perfect for smaller gatherings or last-minute celebrations, this hot, ready-to-eat meal is available with your choice of Chicken ($89), Steak ($99), or Salmon ($99). Each entrée comes with: - Starter Salad - Two Family-Style Sides - Four Cookies for Dessert Everything is freshly cooked and packaged hot for immediate enjoyment just unwrap and serve! Desserts: Whole desserts, including Apple Pie and Chocolate Vanilla Layer Cake, are available à la carte for pick-up on December 24. Full dessert orders must be placed 24 hours in advance. Place your orders at urbanplates.com/holidays to make this holiday season easier and more delicious. Urban Plates on Facebook / Instagram