ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Today, Dec. 2 and Friday, Dec. 3, 3 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., Point Loma Nazarene University hosts “The Cider Celebration” Christmas show, featuring the PLNU concert choir, Chorals and Extol. Tickets are $8, and the performance takes place at the Crill Performance Hall, 3900 Lomaland Drive. For tickets, call (619) 849-2325, or visit www.pointloma.edu/music/events. Saturday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Point Loma Artists Association Holiday Art Show, featuring 20 artists from the Peninsula. The free event features exceptional art and refreshments and plenty of holiday gift-giving ideas. The show takes place at 3636 Curtis St. For more information, call (619) 223-6326, or visit www.pointlomaartsists.com. Sunday, Dec. 5, 3 p.m., “The Messiah,” featuring the Point Loma Nazarene University Choral Union and Orchestra. The free event takes place at Brown Chapel, 3900 Lomaland Drive. For more information, visit www.pointloma.edu/music/events. Friday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m., the seventh season of the Peninsula Singers Holiday Concert, featuring holiday classics, an original piece by John Rutter (“Gloria”) and other offerings by the 70-plus member performance group. Tickets are $10 at the door. The concert takes place at the North Chapel of Liberty Station, 2881 Roosevelt Road. For information, call (619) 804-6079, or e-mail [email protected]. Tuesday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m., Point Loma High School Winter Concert, featuring many seasonal favorites. Tickets are $5. The event takes place at the Dana Middle School auditorium, 1775 Chatsworth Blvd. For tickets or information, visit www.plhsmusic.com. Wednesday, Dec. 15, 6:30 p.m., Correia Middle School Winter Art Show and Concert, featuring Christmas classics by the Correia Middle Bands and Orchestra. The event also features a free chili dinner and raffle for participants. The event takes place at the school’s auditorium, 4302 Valeta St. For more information, visit www.correiamiddle.com. Wednesday, Dec. 15, 7 p.m., the Hervey/Point Loma Library hosts a free holiday concert by the Peninsula Singers, who will perform seasonal music, including a medley of traditional British carols and “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” as sung by Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians, and an original piece by John Rutter. The event takes place at the library, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 531-1539. Thursday, Dec. 16, 6:30 p.m., Dana Middle School Winter Concert. The free event takes place in the school auditorium, 1775 Chatsworth Blvd. For more information, call (619) 225-3897. COMMUNITY/CIVIC
Today, Dec. 2, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Ocean Beach Christmas tree auction at the Sunshine Co. Saloon, 5080 Newport Ave. The event features the Temptress Fashions, Keith Miller from KPRI Radio and more. Proceeds go to benefit the Ocean Beach Town Council Tree Committee’s Holiday Food and Toy Drive. The event is for 21 years of age and up. For more information, call (619) 515-4400, or visit www.obtowncouncil.org. Saturday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Silver Gate Elementary School hosts its inaugural Holiday Tree Sale, featuring grand fir and noble trees ranging in height from 4-foot- to 9-feet-tall. Proceeds benefit The Friends of Silver Gate Foundation, a nonprofit organization that financially supports the school’s enrichment programs. For more information, call (619) 954-4242, or visit www.silvergate-school.com. Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fun Zone in the Ocean Beach Pier parking lot, featuring music, skateboard exhibitions and competitions, carnival games, food and fun — all leading up to the community Christmas parade at 5:05 p.m. At 7 p.m., after the parade, the music begins anew, with more skateboarding and carnival games. For more information, call (619) 515-4400, or visit www.oceanbeachsandiego.com. Saturday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Ocean Beach Surf & Skate hosts the sixth annual Holiday Skate Jam, with free entry at the Ocean Beach Pier parking lot. Open skate takes place from 10 a.m to 1 p.m, with skate contests from 1 to 4 p.m. and open skate from 7 to 9 p.m. Entry forms are available at the shop, 4976 Newport Ave. For more information, call (619) 225-0674, or visit www.obsurfandskate.com. Saturday, Dec. 4, 5:05 p.m., Ocean Beach Town Council Tree Committee’s 31st annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade down Newport Avenue in OB. For more information, call (619) 515-4400, or visit www.obtowncouncil.org. Saturdays, Dec. 4, Dec. 11 and Dec. 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ocean Beach Craft Fair on the Veterans Lawn at Newport Avenue and Abbott Street. For more information, call (619) 515-4400, or visit www.oceanbeachsandiego.com. Sunday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Point Loma Holiday Bazaar, featuring quality homemade arts and crafts by local artisans, jewelry, knitted apparel, aprons, teddy bears, handbags, holiday décor and other items. The event takes place at the United Portuguese S.E.S. Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal. For more information, visit http://www.SpunMonkeyDesigns.com. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. to noon, the Point Loma Garden Club, now in its 50th year, hosts its annual Holiday Bazaar & Tea. The event, which is open to the public, features specialty holiday fresh and dried decorations, crafts, home-made delectables, table centerpieces, wreaths and swags for sale. Proceeds benefit student scholarships. The event takes place at the United Portuguese S.E.S. Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal. For more information, visit www.plgc.org. Dec. 13, Dec. 16 and Dec. 17, 5 to 8 p.m., Ocean Beach Town Council begins assembling and sorting items for its Holiday Food and Toy Drive. Participants are asked to donate a food item or new toy and bring paper, tape and scissors. For more information, call (619) 515-4400 or (619) 846-6269, or visit www.oceanbeachsandiego.com. Saturday, Dec. 18, 8:30 a.m., delivery of the Ocean Beach Town Council’s Holiday Food and Toy Drive to disadvantaged neighbors. For more information, call (619) 515-4400, or visit www.oceanbeachsandiego.com. Sunday, Dec. 19, Ocean Beach Town Council hosts its Holiday Homes Decorating Contest. The “best-dressed homes” will be judged. For more information, call (619) 316-3403.