San Diego Reader

Thursday | 8

QRt SHOW

Bring your smart phone to the reception for this exhibit integrating art and technology. With your phone you can scan custom QR codes to access the portfolios of “more than 100 artists, art collectives, galleries, and businesses.” For the technically challenged, tours are provided.

WHEN: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

WHERE: Twin Oaks Gallery, 757 N. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos. 760-703-3889.

Friday | 9

BREWFESTIVUS

The Karl Strauss Brewing Company is throwing a “craft-beer and ugly-sweater party for the rest of us” to celebrate the release of Josh Bernstein’s new book, Brewed Awakening. Bernstein will be on hand to sign books, and Brewfestivus attendees are encouraged to don their tackiest holiday sweater.

WHEN: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

WHERE: Karl Strauss Brewing Company, 5985 Santa Fe Street, Pacific Beach. 858-273-2739; karlstrauss.com/PAGES/Community/Brewfestivus/Start.html

Saturday | 10

THE H.M.S. (HOLIDAY MASQUERADE STEAMPUNK) BALL

Walter Nelson (of Mass Historia) presents “L’Heure Verte,” an alternative Victorian Ball. Dance to a “stimulating range of authentic 19th-century music and enjoy Steam Powered Giraffe, “a one-of-a-kind ensemble featuring Col. Walter’s marvelous musical robots.” Dress in Victorian, masquerade, Steampunk, or any combination.

WHEN: 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

WHERE: Balboa Park Club, 2150 Pan American Road West, Balboa Park. 619-318-0234; waltznsuch.org/home.html

Sunday | 11

GASLAMP HOLIDAY PET PARADE

Nothing makes your pooch cuter than a little Santa hat. Pets and owners are invited to dress in festive costumes and march through town together, all the way to the Pet Expo and Pet Talent Show at the Hilton Park following the parade.

WHEN: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Hilton Gaslamp Quarter, 401 K Street, Downtown. 619-233-5227; gaslamp.org/pet-parade

Monday | 12<

ACTORS WHO WRITE

The San Diego Actors Theatre presents this site-specific theater project featuring a concert-reading of original material. The ensemble comprises a group of “talented and creative San Diego actors who write,” ranging in age from 20s to 60s.

WHEN: 7 p.m.

WHERE: Quint Contemporary Art, 7547 Girard Avenue, La Jolla. 858-268-4494; sdactorstheatre.net

Tuesday | 13

LEND ME YOUR EAR

The fall 2011 Songwriting Class performs pieces composed from class projects. “The songs delve into personal aspects of students’ lives that require the attention of a listener.”

WHEN: 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: MiraCosta College, One Barnard Drive, Oceanside. 760-795-6815; miracosta.edu

Wednesday | 14

LABYRINTH

“You remind me of the babe. What babe? The babe with the power. What power? The power of voodoo. Who do? You do.” If you recognize that line, you won’t want to miss this Epic Movies event, a double feature of Labyrinth and The NeverEnding Story.

WHEN: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

WHERE: 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Boulevard, Little Italy. 619-255-7885; 98bottlessd.com