San Diego Reader

Thursday | 24

32nd ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DIXIELAND JAZZ FESTIVAL

Beginning Wednesday, this five-day festival will feature over 25 bands and artists from across the county and the count ry performing in seven venues, from “large concert rooms with double dance floors” to smaller, more intimate listening rooms.

WHEN: All-day events; see website for details

WHERE: Town and Country Hotel and Convention Center, 500 Hotel Circle North, Mission Valley.

619-297-5277; dixielandjazzfestival.org

Friday | 25

VISIT GLASS RANCH

Artists Garry Cohen and Cherrie LaPorte host their 17th semi-annual open-studio sale with blown-art glass, fused-glass sculpture and jewelry, and garden sculpture. Watch live glass-blowing demonstrations, listen to live music, and check out the sculpture garden.

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (also Saturday and Sunday)

WHERE: Glass Ranch, 20307 Beech Lane, Escondido. 760-745-7020; cherrielaporte.com/GlassRanch/Home.html

Saturday | 26

(JUNKY) CHRISTMAS SHOW

Check out the sale and display of work by artists who take the “cast-off detritus of society and turn it into whimsical garden sculptures.” See large-scale showpieces and shop smaller-version gift items, all under $100.

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (also Friday and Sunday)

WHERE: Zjhunk Metal Art Studio, 2932 Via Loma Vista, Escondido. 760-745-5956; zjhunkmetalart.com

Sunday | 27

LEARN TO BE LATINA

Diversionary Theatre presents Enrique Urueta’s “entertainingly offensive romantic comedy” (with dance breaks!) about Hanan, a promising pop star. When record execs say her Lebanese heritage could be a drawback, her “slightly Latina looks” are exploited. Directed by Isis Saratial Misdary.

WHEN: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. (also Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 8 p.m.)

WHERE: Diversionary Theatre, 4545 Park Boulevard, University Heights. 619-220-0097; diversionary.org

Monday | 28

UCSD CRAFTS CENTER HOLIDAY SALE

Find holiday gifts at the UCSD Crafts Center. Trinkets for sale include handmade fine-ware ceramics, glass, jewelry, and more.

WHEN: Noon to 6 p.m. (also Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

WHERE: UCSD Crafts Center, 9500 Gilman Drive (in Revelle College), La Jolla.

858-534-2021; crafts.ucsd.edu

Tuesday | 29

TRAIN-OF-THOUGHT OPEN-MIKE EXPERIENCE

Hone your performance skills at this interactive open-mike showcase, “where artists are heard and everyone is like family.” Express yourself through poetry, storytelling, comedy, dancing, or singing. All are welcome, from beginners to experienced performers.

WHEN: 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

WHERE: Queen Bee’s Art & Cultural Center, 3925 Ohio Street, North Park. 619-255-5147; trainofthoughtsd.com

Wednesday | 30

RAGNAROK

Circle Circle dot dot, a community-based collaborative theater workshop, presents an “explorative performance” of Katherine Harroff’s new play about “taking your role-playing fantasy games to the next level.” Directed by Stephen Schmitz.

WHEN: 8 p.m. (also Thursday through Sunday)

WHERE: Tenth Avenue Theatre, 930 Tenth Avenue, Downtown.

619-237-4510; circle2dot2.com