Bring your children or grandchildren to the Athenaeum's free Children's Storytime at 3 and 3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Great for children ages 1 through 9. This is a free event. Reservations are not necessary.
Join us Wednesday, March 20th, as Marisi proudly presents the first-ever Friends of James Beard Dinner in San Diego — an exclusive event dedicated to supporting the esteemed James Beard Foundation. This lively evening begins at 6 PM with a drink reception, followed by a carefully curated five-course meal paired with exquisite wines. Chef Cameron, …
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The mission of the BLUE WATER FILM FESTIVAL is to encourage attendees to think broadly about how climate change affects planet Earth and think deeply about the universal concerns and actions needed to bring us into balance. There will be films presented in several venues in La Jolla over the 4-day festival. Please visit the …
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On the third Thursday of every month, the museum offers free admission to all visitors with extended hours through 8PM. On March 21, join us in honoring artist Robert Irwin's (1928 – 2023) legacy of artistic contributions to the San Diego community and beyond through various activations on Free Third Thursday at MCASD in La …
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Wind down your week with a visit to Wisteria Cottage to explore the current exhibition every third Thursday from 4pm to 6pm. This event is free and no reservations are required.
Alfredo Rodríguez is a GRAMMY-nominated pianist, composer, arranger, and producer. After meeting Quincy Jones at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 2006 and receiving an offer to work together, Alfredo emigrated to the US to pursue his dream of being an internationally acclaimed musician. Over the past decade, Alfredo has gone from a local Cuban artist …
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Reflections is an art-making workshop series designed to serve adults 55 and older. Paper Arts and Bookbinding: In this new workshop series, participants will learn a variety of paper arts and bookbinding methods, using color gradients as guides. Together, explore the content of artworks while focusing on color as the main foundation of art. Participants will consider …
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Writing can sometimes feel like a lonely endeavor, but a good read and critique group can help you feel supported and connected to a writing community. Join Friday Writers, a read and critique group that will offer thoughtful feedback and guidance in your writing endeavors. At each meeting, we will read and discuss a contemporary …
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PEEC for TEENS (13–18 years old) with a different special guest artist every week Check the event website for this week's special guest! PEEC is a free program for teens, who are interested in art-making as an enrichment activity that goes beyond making crafts. The aim of the program is to provide a space for …
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We are inviting our community to celebrate Purim with us! We will have entertainment, nosh, festive mashke, and a Purim costume contest. This event is a fundraiser for assisting with expenses associated with our big schlep to Cabo Punta Banda in Baja California happening shortly after Purim. Additionally, we will have surprise Yiddishland gifts for …
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