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• Lightscape at San Diego Botanic Garden | Through Monday, Jan. 1 | 5-8:30 p.m. | San Diego Botanical Gardens, 230 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas | $16-$26 | The glimmering holiday experience returns with colorful new installations lining a 1-mile walking trail, set to music.
• Cooking Class: Mediterranean Tapas Party | Friday, Nov. 17 | 6-8 p.m. | Saint Ephrem Church, 750 Medford St., El Cajon | $65 | Learn to make three classic small plates — hummus, tabouli, and stuffed grape leaves — paired with fresh pita chips.

• 2023 Holiday Bazaar | Saturday, Nov. 18 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center, 2525 N Ave., National City | Free | Shop for unique, locally made gifts from vendors, crafters, and “Kitchenistas.”
• San Diego Made Holiday Market | Saturday, Nov. 18 + Sunday, Nov. 19 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Julep Venue, 1735 Hancock St., San Diego | $6 | Explore 120+ local makers selling goods and enjoy photo ops, a floral bar, art installations, a tarot card reader, and cocktails by Snake Oil Cocktails.
• Uncorked: Derby Days Wine Fest | Saturday, Nov. 18 | 12-4 p.m. | Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. | $25-$80 | Enjoy 100+ wines and bubblies from across the globe plus horse races, food trucks, live music, and the Derby Dame and Dapper Dan fashion contest.
• CIF San Diego Section Open Division Football Championship | Saturday, Nov. 18 | 7 p.m. | Snapdragon Stadium, 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego | $9-$17 | The California Interscholastic Federation 2023 championship game touches down in Mission Valley.

• 2023 Holiday Street Fair | Sunday, Nov. 19 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Highway 101, downtown Encinitas | Free | Explore 450+ vendors selling crafts, food, and gifts — plus live music, entertainment, and a beer garden.
• James “Murr” Murray | Sunday, Nov. 19 | 5 p.m. | Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego | $25+ | The writer, comedian, and “Impractical Jokers” star performs live.
• Aqua “Barbie World” Tour | Sunday, Nov. 19 | 8 p.m. | House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego | $65 | Come on Barbie, let’s go party — with the original “Barbie Girl” group, plus guest Vassy.
• The Linda Lindas | Sunday, Nov. 19 | 8 p.m. | The Observatory North Park, 2891 University Ave., San Diego | $24 | The all-female, LA-founded indie band rocks the stage with guest illuminati hotties.

• The state Public Utilities Commission will host two virtual public participation hearings Monday, Nov. 20, at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. to discuss SDG&E’s request to change electric rates for the next four years. Join the conversation by calling 1 (800) 857-1917 (Passcode: 6032788#), and watch the webcast live.

• Port of San Diego Commissioners greenlighted a new law that bans all forms of motorized transportation — including those loud pedicabs — from pedestrian walkways, parks, and piers along San Diego Bay. The rule goes into effect Thursday, Dec. 14; pedal-only pedicabs can still operate across parts of the Embarcadero. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

• San Diego FC will open its official pop-up retail shop, Eighteen Threads, this Sunday, Nov. 19, at Mission Valley mall — 1640 Camino del Rio N., Ste. 337. The 1,900-sqft store will feature in-store exclusives in addition to team-branded merch that’s available online.

• The Midway Rising team will host an informational public workshop Wednesday, Nov. 29, 6-7:30 p.m., at Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation. Locals are invited to learn more about the plan to redevelop 48.5 acres in SD’s Sports Arena community, which includes 4,250 housing units and a brand-new, 16,000-seat entertainment arena.

• This may cause panda-monium. Chinese President Xi Jinping hinted he might return some pandas to the San Diego Zoo as a gesture of friendship. The last of the zoo’s beloved giant pandas — Bai Yun and Xiao Liwu — were repatriated to China in 2019, a sad moment for SD. (Times of San Diego)

• The Leonid Meteor Shower — produced when Earth passes through the debris of comet 55P/Temple-Tuttle — is expected to peak today and tomorrow. According to NASA, it could produce up to 15 meteors per hour. Pro tip: Stargazers may want to trek to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park for prime viewing. (Space.com + NASA)

• The City of San Diego has reached a record 71% diversion rate for the amount of waste diverted from the landfill, a stat based on all waste generated by locals within city limits. As SD continues to work toward its Zero Waste plan, the next goal is 82% by 2030.

• Local celebrity Chef Richard Blais and his wife, Jazmin, have a new collaborative cookbook: “Plant Forward: 100 Bold Recipes for a Mostly Healthy Lifestyle.” The couple will host a book signing and meet-and-greet on Wednesday, Nov. 29, at one of Blais’ local restaurants, California English. Get tickets.

• Recruit Military and Disabled Veterans of America will host the virtual National Veterans Job Fair on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. More than 100 employers will chat with jobseekers; the free event is open to all transitioning military service members, vets, and military spouses and dependents.

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• Snuggled on my couch at home: 56%
• At local coffee shops: 22%
• At the beach: 17%
• At local parks: 6%