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EVENTOS ESPECIALES<\/strong><\/p>\n

‘Let There Be Peace on Earth’<\/strong>
\nThrough Sunday, Jan. 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

A new exhibit by gallery owner Susan Mae Hull is currently hanging at Ladybug Art Gallery (4685 Biona Drive, Kensington) with an emphasis on the need for peace. Paintings include depictions of children celebrating life, everyday pets, calligraphy quotes applicable to the theme and more. An artist’s reception will be held on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 11 a.m.\u20132 p.m. with Hull doing free quick sketches of animal attendees. A family holiday craft will be available to create and light refreshments will be served. Visit ladybugartstudio.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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December Nights at Balboa Park<\/strong>
\nDec. 2-3<\/strong><\/p>\n

The popular holiday festival will take place from 3-11 p.m. Friday and 12-11 p.m. Saturday as Balboa Park celebrates with Christmas lights, festival fun events, music, dance, food and shopping. Join 350,000 visitors who can also enjoy free admission to the park\u2019s many museums from 5-9 p.m. Visit balboapark.org\/decembernights<\/a>.<\/p>\n

South Park Winter Walkabout<\/strong>
\nSaturday, Dec. 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

South Park Business Group presents this quarterly festival to support brick-and-mortar businesses in the area. The free event will feature complimentary treats, live entertainment and special offers at various businesses. This time of year, visitors can also enjoy Luminaria \u2013 South Park\u2019s season of lights when the streets are lined with sparkling trees through New Year’s Day. The Walkabout highlights the business district on the north end at Kalmia and 30th streets and at the south end at Beech and 30th streets. An info booth will be set up in the parking lot of California Liquor on Juniper and 30th streets. There will also be a free trolley making stops every 15 minutes at four spots around South Park. The event will take place from 6\u201310 p.m. Get details at southparksd.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Gingerbread house crafting <\/strong>
\nThursday, Dec. 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kids are invited to this holiday event at Mission Hills Branch Library (925 West Washington St.). The crafting will start at 1 p.m. and kids will create their own gingerbread house. Visit facebook.com\/mhlibrary.com<\/a> for more information and contact the library to sign up for the event.<\/p>\n

Uptown Democratic Club holiday party<\/strong>
\nSaturday, Dec. 10<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Uptown Democratic Club will hold its annual holiday party at Joyce Beers Community Center (3900 Vermont St., Hillcrest) from 4\u201310 p.m. Visit uptowndemocrats.wordpress.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

‘Holiday on Adams Avenue’<\/strong>
\nSunday, Dec. 11<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kensington Park (4121 Adams Ave.) will be transformed into a holiday wonderland with snow provided by Villainous Lair from 1 p.m. until it melts! There will also be an appearance by Santa Claus starting at 1 p.m., peppermint ice cream and hot cocoa by Moosie’s Ice Cream and caroling. This is a free all-ages community event. Visit adamsavenuebusiness.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

‘Voices of Christmas’<\/strong>
\nMonday, Dec. 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

Write Out Loud will present this production at Old Town Theatre (4040 Twiggs St.) featuring short stories read aloud by professional actors along with poems and music interwoven. A pre-show reception will start at 6:15 p.m. with the readings starting at 7 p.m. Selections for this year’s event include \u201cA Christmas Memory\u201d by Truman Capote, \u201cChristmas Bells\u201d by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and more. Tickets for the event are $20 with discounts for seniors, students and military. Visit escribirloudsd.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2016 Holiday potluck dinner <\/strong>
\nTuesday, Dec. 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bankers Hill Community Group, Hillcrest History Guild and their community partners will put on this annual potluck dinner at San Diego Indoor Sports Club (3030 Front St.) for the 10th year. Santa Claus will open the doors at 5:30 p.m. with the dinner starting at 6 p.m. There will be a performance by The Westminster Carolers from 7\u20138 p.m. UCSD Medical Center Hillcrest will provide the roasted turkeys for the meal; Scripps Mercy Hospital will provide the side dishes; Sharp Rees-Stealy is donating the dessert; and Bread & Cie is providing bread. Attendees are invited to bring their favorite dish as well. There will also be raffles for prizes including local gift certificates. Visit facebook.com\/BankersHillCommunityGroup<\/a>.<\/p>\n

FilmOut presents \u2018Auntie Mame\u2019 classic<\/strong>
\nWednesday, Dec. 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cLife\u2019s a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death!\u201d That\u2019s just one of many memorable lines uttered by Rosalind Russell in the 1958 classic film, \u201cAuntie Mame,\u201d which FilmOut San Diego will showcase as its holiday screening at 7 p.m. at the Hillcrest Landmark Theatre, 3965 Fifth Ave. Director Morton DaCosta\u2019s film was nominated for six Academy Awards and noteworthy for Russell\u2019s exquisite performance as Auntie Mame, a progressive and independent woman of the 1920s who is left to care for her young nephew when his wealthy father dies. Look for a breakout performance by Peggy Cass. Tickets are $10 at FilmOutSanDiego.com or at the door. Money raised by a raffle before each movie goes into FilmOut\u2019s annual budget to present monthly screenings and the annual San Diego LGBT Film Festival.<\/p>\n

EVENTOS RECURRENTES<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Select dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cine bajo las estrellas:<\/strong> Films presented at an outdoor viewing space on various nights of the week. Upcoming films:<\/p>\n