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Learn how to weave with an expert textile artist and develop your art and math skills! This class is targeted to homeschooling youth ages 10+. No prior experience is required, and all materials will be provided. Registration is required! Visit sandiego.librarymarket.com for more information. Audience: This program is recommended for children ages 10

Join us for a weekend of winter magic at the Annual Winter Wonderland! We’re thrilled to bring the North Pole to the heart of Escondido for this special holiday event. This year, we’ve extended the festivities for an entire weekend, ensuring there’s plenty of time to immerse yourself in the holiday spirit. Event Highlights: - Real Snow Play: Let your kids frolic in real snow, building snowmen and having snowball fights. - Winter-Themed Arts and Crafts: Get creative with holiday-themed arts and crafts, making ornaments and decorations to take home. - Face Painting: Transform into your favorite holiday character with festive face painting. - Santa Claus Visits: Don’t miss the chance to meet Santa in person and share your holiday wishes. - Delicious Food and Drinks: Warm your hands and hearts with a variety of delicious food and beverages. - Holiday Shopping: Local businesses will display their unique holiday gifts, perfect for your shopping needs. But that’s not all! In addition to these delightful activities, the Winter Wonderland event will feature student holiday recitals and enchanting storybook character performances in our Lyric Courtyard. In our Center Theater, we’ll be screening Holiday Short Films to add an extra touch of magic to your weekend. Admission is completely free and open to the public. For more information visit: artcenter.org Stay Connected on Facebook

This weekend's art and culture top picks: Tarrah Aroonsakool, San Diego Theatre Month, Las Migas, Daniel Hicks, classical music for kids and much more.

A brush fire created a large plume of smoke visible throughout much of San Diego.

An evacuation order was issued and later lifted.

This annual film festival offers an Italian perspective on climate change, patriarchy, immigration and of course, love.

Jamul Casino will kick off Independence Day weekend with Summer’s Biggest BBQ at JIVe Lounge on Saturday, July 6. The lively community event filled promises an unforgettable day of fun, with mouth-watering food, live entertainment and chances for big wins. From Noon – 4 p.m., guests can listen to live music from local artists as they enjoy a delicious spread of smoked BBQ pork riblets, chili mac ‘n cheese, fresh watermelon and glazed donuts – all free of charge. Live entertainment adds to the festive atmosphere. And the day doesn’t end with the food, as guests can play their favorite slots or table games for a chance to win up to $1,000 in free play every 10 minutes from 2-6 p.m., with a total of $25,000 in hot seats available. The excitement and rewards are endless. Coinciding with the BBQ bash, military and first responders Can take advantage of Stars & Stripes Saturday from 6 a.m. - midnight. The weekly deal offers those who’ve served $10 in free play, a complimentary meal from the special Stars & Stripes menu after earning 30 points and a 15% discount on dining and retail purchases on top of existing Sweetwater Rewards discounts. Please note, poker play is excluded from this offer. For more information, visit JamulCasinoSD.com/casino/promotions Jamul Casino SD on Instagram

World Chamber Jazz Ensemble Quarteto Nuevo merges Western classical, eastern European folk, Latin and jazz with an organic feel that packs a wallop! For this special concert, the group will be joined by Grammy Award-winning Jazz Pianist and Arranger Bill Cunliffe. In addition to their world fusion program, they will performing new movements from their Jazz Road Suite (Western States) commissioned by South Arts, and works by Bill Cunliffe. These master musicians create emotionally charged soundscapes with instruments and sensibilities that represent very different world cultures. Damon Zick, soprano saxophone; Kenton Youngstrom, guitar; Jacob Szekely, cello; Felipe Fraga, percussion; Bill Cunliffe, piano

As love fills the air this Valentine’s Season, Seabreeze Craft Chocolates is hosting a Valentine’s Day truffle-making workshop on February 10th perfect for a pre-Valentine’s Day date night or Galentine’s gathering. Chocolatier Jim Lantry will share the art of creating chocolate truffles made with consciously sourced cacao that are guaranteed to melt hearts. In this workshop, you'll channel your artistic side as you paint personalized designs on the truffles, learn the journey from cocoa bean to artisanal bonbons, and conclude the experience by bringing home your beautifully crafted truffles. The cost for this truffle-making class is $75 per person. For more information visit seabreezechocolates.com or call (858) 792-4750 Stay Connected on Instagram

A cottage teetering on the edge of a roof, a 180-ton granite bear, and a 560-foot slithering snake are just some of the commissioned art on the UC San Diego campus that inspire discussions of what makes art.