Holidays
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! On the Radio
This year, free on KPBS Radio 89.5 FM, on the KPBS website and app, and on smart speakers, enjoy “Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” Beginning with a Thanksgiving Day performance, an audio version of this holiday classicwill air four different times this season on KPBS (see the full schedule below). And for Globe supporters, we’re […]
San Diego’s Iconic Thanksgiving 5K Adjusts to a Virtual Approach
Father Joe’s Villages annual turkey trot flexes its approach amid pandemic to raise much-needed funds for programs that feed people in need. Participants will have the opportunity to “5K Your Way” by completing their route of choice between Thursday, November 26 to Tuesday, December 1. Homemade pies baked by the organization’s culinary training program are […]
Old Town San Diego 2020 Dia de los Muertos
Due to COVID-19 restrictions on festivals and large gatherings, Dia de los Muertos will look a lot different in Old Town this year. Old Town San Diego will not be hosting a traditional procession or displaying an altar in the El Campo Santo cemetery. Yet, you will be able to find Old Town decorated in […]
Write Out Loud Presents the Third Annual (Virtual) Poe Fest
Write out Loud, an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading literature aloud for a live audience, presents the third Annual San Diego (VIrtual) PoeFest, streaming from Friday, October 23 through Sunday, November 1. PoeFest is produced by Write Out Loud in partnership with Save Our Heritage Organisation. […]
Spreading Holiday Cheer to Those in Need
By Katie White, County of San Diego Communications Office Staff from the County’s Public Administrator, Guardian, and Conservator’s Office (PA/PG/PC) did their part to brighten the holidays for the clients they serve throughout the year. They delivered holiday gifts to dozens of men and women in their care. The PA/PG/PC office serves as the legally […]
Holiday by the Bay Offers Lots to Enjoy During December
Hilton San Diego Bayfront is excited to begin a new tradition in 2019 with an oversized Christmas tree displayed on its Bayfront Pier throughout the holiday season. Other Bayfront holiday traditions such as the life-size gingerbread house in the lobby, breakfast with Santa in Vela on Sundays, and the naughty or nice drink menu in […]
Anna Danes and Friends in Home for the Holidays
Top-charting Billboard Jazz recording artist Anna Danes returns to Martinis Above Fourth at 7 p.m., Saturday, December 14 for an evening of holiday merriment, song and a whole lot of style and class. The Polish born, San Diego based multi-faceted artist, has been identified as a passion-pursuing and dream chasing artist. Upon its release, “Find […]
For The Sender Holiday Show Returns with Acclaimed Artists
For The Sender is returning home to the historic La Paloma Theater, located at 471 South Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas, California, for its annual Holiday Show at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, December 14. Proceeds from the Holiday Show will directly benefit Team RWB’s Surf Camp for Veterans. As a special holiday offering, For The Sender will be accepting personal […]
Giving Tuesday Inspires People to do Good
Travis Manion Foundation (TMF), one of the nation’s largest veteran nonprofit organizations received a commitment from a private donor to match donations starting on Giving Tuesday through December 31, dollar for dollar up to one million dollars. All funds from this campaign will go toward TMF programs that support and empower families of fallen military […]
Little Italy Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
From 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, December 7, the Little Italy Association will host its 21st Annual Little Italy Tree Lighting and Christmas Village. This year, Little Italy will make exciting enhancements to the event with the reveal of a new custom-designed Christmas tree by California-artist, Joshua Hubert. The 25-foot tall Christmas tree, located in the center of Piazza […]
