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UC 214 | Tuesday-Friday | 10AM-3:30PM

FRIENDS RESALE SHOPThe Resale Shop, located at UC Building 214 on Library Walk (across from Center Hall), is an on-campus thrift store. They offer a wide range of gently used clothes (contemporary, designer and vintage), household items, books, and a wonderful music selection (tapes, CDs, and LPs).Proceeds from the sales help fund scholarships and activities related to international education. Volunteers and donation of gently used items are welcome.

Wednesday CoffeeEvery Wednesday 9:30am-12:30pm at the Dance Hall (UC 409)

Make friends, learn, and have fun!

Dance Hall UC 409 | Wednesday | 9:30AM-12:30PM

WEDNESDAY COFFEEWednesday Coffee offers a variety of different ongoing activities and all are welcome to participate. We have an English conversation table (Gus’s English Conversation Table) where you can practice speaking English and discuss a wide variety of topics including current affairs. We have craft tables where you might learn knitting, crocheting, or sewing (we have 5 sewing machines). We also have sessions on beading, making of friendship bracelets, kumihimo (a Japanese braiding technique), and much more!

Mommy, Daddy and MeWednesdays 1:45-2:45pm McGill Hall 2148

Connect with other parents and play with your children!

McGill Hall 2148 | Wednesday | 1:45AM-2:45PM MOMMY/DADDY AND MEMariko Usui, Daniela Perez, Bree Chunharas, Huanwei Cui, Wenjing Deng, Yuko Takahara, and KathyLin all share in the duties of leading classes. Alice Blake-Stalker is Mom or Grandma to everyone! Children are led in singing, games, reading, and other fun activities. It’s a wonderful way to meet other parents and give your child/children some interaction with others.

Dec 5, 2019 | 5-7PM | $12-22DowntownHOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMASSituated on the 4th floor sports terrace of the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, this location is a perfect setting to sit back and enjoy this classic Chritmas movie on the big screen under the stars. We’re excited to host family-friendly screenings so everyone can enjoy a special night out together! Family screenings are open to anyone ages 3 and above. Guests 17 and under can go for a special price of $12 and must be accompanied by an adult.

Dec 7, 2019 | 4-8PM |FREEDowntownLITTLE ITALY TREE LIGHTINGSan Diego’s Little Italy will kick-off this holiday season with festive family fun at the Little Italy Tree Lighting and Christmas Village. Families, friends and neighbors will experience Little Italy’s Christmas magic and will be able to enjoy the community’s festive décor, seasonal vendors, live music and entertainment, horse carriage rides, holiday treats, a tree lighting, a visit from Santa and more!

Dec 6-7, 2019 | 3-11PM | FREEDowntownBALBOA PARK DECEMBER NIGHTSBalboa Park December Nights brings families and friends together to spread holiday joy and kick-off the “most wonderful time of the year” with lights and more! Friends, families and the community are invited to come together for festive fun, food and attractions throughout the park, including complimentary admission to Balboa Park museums from 5:00 to 9:00PM.

Dec 7 & 14, 2019 | 5-8PM | FREELa JollaWINTER NIGHTS AT UTCCelebrate this holiday season at Westfield UTC as it transforms into a winter wonderland with glistening lights and classic carols, offering a collection of activities from seasonal performances, amazing headlining acts, photos with Santa, holiday sips and savory treats, along with winter-themed crafts and fun activities for the entire family.

Dec 8, 2019 | 1:30-5PM | FREELa JollaLA JOLLA HOLIDAY FESTIVALSpread some holiday cheer at the La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival with marching bands, floats, vintage automobiles and Santa Claus.A wonderful Christmas parade lures people from all around to the sidewalks of downtown La Jolla. You’ll see floats, marching bands, community groups, drill teams, vintage vehicles, horses, and yes ~ a camel. Church bells peal with a fly-over.

Dec 14, 2019 | 12-4PM |FREESouth BayPOP-UP HOLIDAY MARKETSlow down this holiday season with a soul-filling, stocking-stuffing afternoon at W.D. Dickinson.A pop-up holiday market rooted in the tactile richness of handmade goods, music and connection with the makers. Enjoy 5 local artists and makers, high-quality handmade goods, in-booth classes, music and lounge areas. Booths set up on the farm, weather permitting.

Dec 8 & 15, 2019 | 5-7PM | FREEDowntownSAN DIEGO BAY PARADE OF LIGHTSThe San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is a time-honored holiday tradition with more than 80 boats lavishly decorated sailing by the shores for all to see. Join us for the 47th annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights, brought to San Diego by the boating community. The parade proceeds from Shelter Island past Harbor Island, the Embarcadero, Seaport Village, Pier at Cesar Chavez Park and the Ferry Landing in Coronado.

Dec 28-29, 2019 | 7-9PM | $49-134DowntownTHE NUTCRACKERSan Diego Ballet brings America’s favorite holiday event to dazzling life once again at Copley Symphony Hall. Our annual production of The Nutcracker features Tchaikovsky’s timeless score and an international cast of more than 100 beautifully costumed dancers. Sugarplum fairies, leaping cossacks and flurries of snowflakes swirl across the Symphony Hall stage, in this magical journey through a young girl’s imagination.

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