San Diego Reader

Thursday | 15

TEA AND DESIGN DOWNTOWN

Product Porch (a pop-up shop and “retail experiment” currently on view downtown) partners with Halcyon Tea for an afternoon of specialty teas, pastries, art, and design. Brooks Hudson Thomas and Blaire Dessent will present an overview of the shop and share insights about featured artists and designers.

WHEN: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE: Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 1001 Kettner Boulevard, Downtown. 858-454-3541; mcasd.org/programs

Friday | 16

A CHRISTMAS TABERNACLE

“The true meaning and spirit of Christmas comes alive” at the Liberty Station this weekend with a live nativity scene, Christmas concerts and performances, Santa’s Village, a themed Christmas-tree area, fun-with-snow play area, and more than 100 vendors.

WHEN: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (also Saturday and Sunday)

WHERE: Liberty Station, Womble Road at Historic Decatur Road, Point Loma. 619-754-9508; christmastabernacle.com

Saturday | 17

KFTS RADIO VARIETY SHOW

Feeding the Soul Foundation (an organization that “brings community together in creative generosity”) presents an event with comedy, magic, and music by Bushwalla, Raining Jane, and the Makepeace Brothers. Magician and television-host Justin Willman moderates.

WHEN: 6 p.m.

WHERE: Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive, La Jolla. 917-860-9118.

Sunday | 18

FELIZ NAVIDAD

This Dulce Sweet Kids program explores the themes of Navidad and Las Posadas. Kids three to seven can learn about these Latin-Christmas traditions and celebrate the culture through songs, traditional arts, and games.

WHEN: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

WHERE: Centro Cultural de la Raza, 2125 Park Boulevard, Balboa Park. 619-235-6135; dulcesweetkids.com

Monday | 19

GARDEN OF LIGHTS

Over 100,000 sparkling lights now adorn the plants and trees at San Diego Botanic Garden. Enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides, holiday crafts, live entertainment, marshmallow roasting, visits with Santa, and tasty treats.

WHEN: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (event runs through December 23 and December 26–30)

WHERE: San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. 760-436-3036 x206; sdbgarden.org

Tuesday | 20

LA PASTORELA DE VALOR

In Teatro Mascara Magica’s 21st annual holiday show (the longest running in San Diego), the Prince of Darkness hassles shepherds on their way to Bethlehem. Little does he know that the Archangel Michael is keeping a close eye on their journey. Directed by William Virchis.

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. (Tuesdays and Thursdays through December 24)

WHERE: Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza, Downtown. 619-544-1000; lyceumevents.org

Wednesday | 21

DECORATE A GINGERBREAD HOUSE

Pretty enough to eat! The house and frosting will be supplied at this event for kids and teens; you need only bring a bag of candy to use and share with other decorators. See how creative you can get when you play with your food!

WHEN: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE: Mission Valley Library, 2123 Fenton Parkway, Mission Valley. 858-573-5007.