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• “Emerging Free” | Through Saturday, Jan. 27 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | The San Diego Watercolor Society, 2825 Dewey Rd., Ste. 105, Liberty Station | Free | This exhibit juried by Carol Mansfield features 95 ready-to-hang, original works for sale.
• Magic Mustache Club | Thursday, Jan. 4 | 6-7 p.m. | Winstons, 1921 Bacon St., San Diego | $50 | That1Guy performs close-up magic — blink and you’ll miss it.
• The Best of San Diego | Thursday, Jan. 4 | 8 p.m. | The Comedy Store, 916 Pearl St., La Jolla | $10 | Laugh with up-and-coming local comedians at this career-launching show.

• Rady Children’s Ice Rink | Through Sunday, Jan. 7 | 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | Liberty Station, 2875 Dewey Rd., San Diego | $15-$20 | It’s the cool attraction’s final stretch of the season; proceeds support Rady Children’s Hospital’s Thriving After Cancer program at the Peckham Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders.
• New Year Art Happy Hour | Friday, Jan. 5 | 7-10:30 p.m. | Expressive Arts, 3201 Thorn St., San Diego | $30 | Get a creative start to the new year with this artsy gathering — all materials included.

• 2024 San Diego Brew Fest | Saturday, Jan. 6 | 12-4 p.m. | NTC Park, 2455 Cushing Rd., San Diego | $50-$65 | Sample dozens of local and international beers alongside food trucks and live music.
• SDSU Aztecs vs. UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Men’s Basketball | Saturday, Jan. 6 | 1 p.m. | Viejas Arena, 5500 Canyon Crest Dr., San Diego | $39+ | Even against Vegas, our money’s on the black and red.
• Pon Mas Reggaeton | Saturday, Jan. 6 | 8 p.m. | The Observatory North Park, 2891 University Ave., San Diego | $13-$28 | Get on the floor and dance.

• Sunday Yoga Flow Reset | Sunday, Jan. 7 | 10-11 a.m. | Quartyard, 1301 Market St., San Diego | Free | Find your flow at this hour-long class hosted by Wolf & Lion.
• Pacific Records Fest | Sunday, Jan. 7 | 4-9 p.m. | The Music Box, 1337 India St., San Diego | $12 | This show features a lineup of acts with local ties spanning many genres.

• Mount Laguna — at 6,000 ft in elevation — experienced its first snowfall of the season yesterday. With a temp of 34°, Laguna Mountain Lodge’s weather camera showed a blanket of the white stuff covering the lodge’s roof and part of Sunrise Highway in San Diego County’s mountains. (National Weather Service)

• More affordable housing is coming. The county has set aside $42 million for nine developments that will provide ~872 local homes. The projects include the 45-unit Navajo Family Apartments on Navajo Road, the 95-unit Terrasini on Mt. Etna Drive, and the 150-unit Spring Valley Trolley Station complex on Spring Street.

• A wave of progress is rolling through SAN’s ongoing New T1. Crews are currently installing curved glass panels on the new terminal’s facade for the 32-ft high, 900-ft long “Luminous Wave” wall in the ticketing area. The wall will help control heat, sunlight, and glare inside the building.

• Juice It Up! – a chain known for its smoothies and superfruit bowls — has debuted its first of six planned locations in San Diego County. The business is open daily at 751 Center Dr., Ste. 109, in Nordahl Marketplace in San Marcos. A second store will open this year in Little Italy.

• SoCal’s beloved Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee will open its second San Diego location this spring at 2100 Kettner Blvd. in Little Italy. The 1,100-sqft shop will offer its famous cake-style donuts in core flavors and seasonal options, and feature a coffee and tea menu. (Eater San Diego)

• A beloved vintage shop in Little Italy will soon be history. Architectural Salvage — selling vintage and reclaimed interior design items for the past 28 years at 2401 Kettner Blvd. — will close this month. A “Celebration Sale” is planned for Friday, Jan. 12-Sunday, Jan. 14.

• The 29th annual ShamROCK Music + Beer Festival will turn the Gaslamp Quarter emerald green on Saturday, March 16, 2-11 p.m. The musical lineup for the St. Patrick’s Day celebration is set to be announced this month; tickets are available now.

• According to Yelp, Starry Lane Bakery in Hillcrest ranks No. 6 among the top 20 gluten free bakeries in the US. With a 4.5-star rating, Yelpers praised the business for being a dedicated, allergen-free bakery offering items like bread, cupcakes, muffins, cookies, and pastry bars. (Yelp)

• Luna, Bella, Daisy, Max, Milo, and Zeus — those were the most popular names for the San Diego Humane Society’s (SDHS) shelter animals in 2023. SDHS currently has 430+ pets available for adoption, including a special dog named Daisy who has been at a local shelter for more than 400 days.

• Legoland California Resort is celebrating its 25th birthday by offering $25 kid tickets for a limited time. Up to four kid passes can be purchased when you buy a single adult ticket, valid for one-day admission to the amusement park Monday, Jan. 8-Sunday, March 10.

• North Park’s Pâtiserrie Melanie — a cute French bistro led by Le Cordon Bleu-trained Chef Melanie Dunn — is now offering dinner service. The new evening menu is served Wednesday-Sunday starting at 5 p.m. and features classic dishes like Coq au Vin and Boeuf Bourguignon, plus desserts like Tarte Citron.

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