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Thursday | 22

DRUMMING IN THE LIGHT

Celebrate the “birth of light in the darkest night of the year” with music therapist Christine Stevens and the UpBeat Rhythm Tribe during this winter-solstice drum circle. No music experience necessary. Some drums will be provided, but do try to bring your own percussion instrument.

WHEN: 8 to 10 p.m.

WHERE: Seaside Center for Spiritual Living, 1613 Lake Drive, Encinitas. 760-753-5786; seasidecenter.com

Friday | 23

98 BOTTLES REVUE

San Diego’s most promising young musical theater prodigies perform an evening of holiday music and other selections. Former Broadway performer Steve Anthony hosts an evening of the finest current and former students from UCLA, Stephens College, and Boston Conservatory.

WHEN: 8 p.m.

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

Saturday | 24

DR. SEUSS’S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS

It’s a holiday tradition at the Old Globe Theatre, and there’s a new Grinch in town: Steve Blanchard. Our own Jeff Smith says he is “Nasty enough to inspire trepidation but establishes instant rapport with his audience and cements the connection with laughter.”

WHEN: 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. (also 12/26 through 12/31; various showtimes).

WHERE: Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. 619-234-5623; theoldglobe.org

Sunday | 25

DRINK AND DRAW

Pink BoomBox hosts their weekly costumed-figure drawing session at Air Conditioned Lounge. Drink specials, prizes, live theme-costumed models, and music. “Photographers are welcome…but creepy guys with cameras can stay home.”

WHEN: 9 p.m.

WHERE: Air Conditioned Lounge, 4673 30th Street, Normal Heights. 619-501-9831; airconditionedlounge.com

Monday | 26

FANTASY ON ICE

Who said you can’t go ice-skating in San Diego? Enjoy this winter pastime on Sycuan Casino’s temporary rink setup outside Horton Plaza. Admission includes rental ice skates. Proceeds go to the Peckham Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego.

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (also every day except New Year’s Eve through January 8).

WHERE: Horton Square, 225 Broadway Circle, Downtown. 858-966-6700; sdice.com/horton

Tuesday | 27

OVERSPRAY: A STENCIL ART SHOW

Thumbprint Gallery presents this exhibition by artists using stencils as their main tool. “Stencil art provides the urban artist with a tool to rapidly and effectively stamp their message across the city walls.” See work by Keemowerks, William Bucher, Nite Owl, Konstant Be, and more, while a DJ spins tunes.

WHEN: 7 p.m.

WHERE: Basic Urban Kitchen and Bar, 410 Tenth Avenue, East Village. 619-531-8869; thumbprintgallerysd.com

Wednesday | 28

WINTER FAMILY DAY

Kids 12 and younger are invited to participate in fun maritime events, including the making of a take-home nautical craft following the Holiday Bowl balloon parade. Sign up for a short cruise aboard the Pilot, a 98-year-old harbor pilot boat.

WHEN: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE: San Diego Maritime Museum, 1492 North Harbor Drive, Downtown. 619-234-9153 x101; sdmaritime.org/family-days

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