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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Juneteenth storytelling, art and music; Cat Gunn at ICA Central; a "Print As Protest" discussion; summer jazz; "The Rise and Fall of Little Voice"; a lagoon art walk; ocean poetry and more.

Get ready for the most festive weekend of the season at the Makers Arcade Holiday Fair, happening Saturday, December 12 (10 a.m.–5 p.m.) and Sunday, December 13, 2025, (10 a.m.–5 p.m.) at the scenic Broadway Pier in Downtown San Diego! This beloved holiday event will feature over 140 curated local makers, handmade artisans, vintage vendors, and emerging small brands, live music, festive cocktails, gourmet food trucks, free photo booths, a kids’ play area, and more. Don’t miss our FREE Holiday Wreath Make + Take section, where guests can handcraft their own festive fresh wreaths — it’s the perfect way to add a personal touch to your holiday season. As an added benefit, guests can catch the Parade of Lights right from the venue after the event on Sunday from 5 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. for a magical waterfront view of the boats as they shine across the bay while sipping hot cocoa. Admission is $5 presale/$6 at the door, and kids under 10 are free! Guests can also purchase a tote bag with their admission ticket, $10 presale/$12 at the door. Come support local businesses, sip delicious hot cocoa, and enjoy a weekend of creativity and festivities. Makers Arcade on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego Bay is lit up for the holidays, and the Harbor Lights Dinner Cruises is how to see it from the water. Step aboard a Flagship yacht decorated for the season for a two-and-a-half-hour evening cruise past the holiday-lit skyline, Coronado Bridge and Hotel del Coronado. Your evening starts with a boarding glass of champagne or apple cider, followed by a three-course plated dinner prepared on board. A DJ sets the mood while you watch the city lights through panoramic windows or from the open-air decks. Wine, cocktails, local beer and seasonal drink specials are available for purchase. Join us Thursdays – Sundays throughout December from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM! Whether it's a date night, a family get-together or a company holiday party, Harbor Lights is an easy way to celebrate the season on the bay. Reserve Early! Flagship on Facebook/Instagram

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In July, ICE arrested nearly 2,000 people in San Diego and Imperial Counties, setting a record for the most arrests in a single month in President Trump's second term.

Create a unique meditation station or altar! Mondays, June 29 & July 13, from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Ages 15+ welcome! In this 2-part series, students will learn the basics of handbuilding to create functional and fun pieces. Working with mid fire clay, we will explore various methods of building forms and decorative techniques to create one of a kind ceramic altars. Students will create and build their piece in the first and second class and glaze their creations in the last class. Students will learn the art of glazing, with many decorative techniques. Students will be able to utilize a wide array of glazes and colors in this course. No experience necessary. All materials provided. Additional optional materials available via the instructor for a fee. Items shown in photo (tarot card, crystals, candle, etc are not included). We recommend that each student bring an apron to wear and an older towel or a cloth rag. • 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. Visit: 2-Week Clay Handbuilding Workshop: Meditation Station or Altar San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Wild Hare Bar Garden’s popular trivia programming will also take on a spooky twist throughout the season, with Halloween-themed questions, costumes and festive fun. It’s an easygoing way for locals and visitors to gather, enjoy drinks and bites, and put their spooky knowledge to the test. Located in the heart of downtown San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter, Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter offers a variety of seasonal programming and experiences that extend beyond an overnight stay, making it a destination for locals and visitors alike. Follow us @wildharebargarden 401 K St. #C,San Diego, CA 92101 619 702-8288 https://www.wildharebargarden.com/

The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) will host its third EXPO Design Market in partnership with Mortis Studio and Kiku Room, on June 6 and 7. Taking place on Saturday, June 6 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sunday, June 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., EXPO is a two-day event series built to showcase the best of publishing, design, music, and community within San Diego and its neighboring communities across Southern California at a moment when access to arts funding and cultural spaces is increasingly uncertain. At its core, EXPO is an exchange of ideas, networking, and collaboration meant to encourage meaningful connection, and is guided by MCASD’s mission to inspire expansive thinking and an inclusive world through contemporary art. The weekend will be filled with goods for sale by local vendors, curated DJ sets, and thought-provoking artist talks. At a time when public investment in arts and culture faces mounting pressure, EXPO underscores the vital role of independent artists, designers, and cultural workers in shaping an inclusive and resilient creative ecosystem. Additionally, guests will enjoy 50% off gallery admission on both days, allowing them to view "Giants and Hometown Heroes" at a discounted rate. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a special presentation of The Listening Room in partnership with the Museum Of Contemporary Art and Art Power at UC San Diego. We will be joined by special guest aja monet during the opening and Def Sound as we explore "the color of rain" by aja monet. Meet aja monet aja monet Bacquie is a Brooklyn-born, Cuban-Jamaican poet, musician, and activist. Her work explores themes of love, gender, justice, and spirituality. At 19, she became the youngest Grand Slam Champion in the history of the Nuyorican Poets Café. Monet's debut poetry collection, "My Mother Was a Freedom Fighter," was nominated for an NAACP Image Award in 2018. Meet Def Sound Def Sound (born Emmanuel "Def Sound" Ricketts) is an Afro-Caribbean, post-binary transdisciplinary artist, poet, and producer based in South Central, Los Angeles. They are widely recognized as a "conceptual word artist" whose music and academic work merge hip-hop theory, poetry, and Black critical theory. Future is Color: Website / Instagram

PRAYERS tour date at Music Box in San Diego on November 13th. The San Diego-based group is touring in support of their upcoming EP "ORACIONES: and single/video for "No Tengo Calma." The track marks the beginning of a new Spanish-language chapter for Leafar Seyer, as the San Diego-born project and creator of the Chologoth genre continues to bridge different styles, including indie electronic, goth, hip-hop and darkwave. Instagram | Spotify | Apple Music