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December 2023

Border Crossers
Oct 5, 2023Dec 8, 2023 from 5:00pm–6:00pm

Border Crossers

Artist Chico MacMurtrie explores culture and Fronterizx identity in the exhibition "Border Crossers," on display with the UC San Diego Qualcomm Institute (QI) from Thursday, October 5 through Friday, December 8. QI hosts a free opening night event Thursday, Oct. 8.

December 2023

How We Gather
Oct 12, 2023Dec 9, 2023 from 12:00pm–8:00pm

How We Gather

The group exhibition How We Gather investigates the notion and enactment of solidarity across various contemporary artists’ practices through the lens of the pandemic.

December 2023

Babbitt at La Jolla Playhouse
Nov 7, 2023Dec 10, 2023 from 7:30pm–7:00pm

Babbitt at La Jolla Playhouse

You can’t always get what you want, but you might get what you need.

December 2023

The Bookstore's Annual Holiday Sale
Nov 20, 2023Dec 22, 2023 from 8:00am–5:00pm

The Bookstore's Annual Holiday Sale

Join the Bookstore and our annual big holiday sale 11/20-12/22. Savings up to 20% off select items storewide. Great gifts for family, friends, co-workers, or a little something for yourself! See link or description for full details.

December 2023

FREE Online Fundraising and Development Info Session
Dec 1, 2023Dec 1, 2023 from 11:00am–12:00pm

FREE Online Fundraising and Development Info Session

Are you considering a career in the Nonprofit sector? Are you a Nonprofit professional already and want to expand your fundraising skills?

December 2023

Men's Basketball: UC San Diego vs. San Diego State
Dec 1, 2023Dec 1, 2023 from 7:00pm–9:00pm

Men's Basketball: UC San Diego vs. San Diego State

The UC San Diego men’s basketball team will host San Diego State at 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 1 at LionTree Arena. Fans can watch on ESPN+.

December 2023

“Scaffolding Autonomies: Scores for Daily Rehearsal,” an online workshop
Dec 2, 2023Dec 2, 2023 from 2:00pm–4:00pm

“Scaffolding Autonomies: Scores for Daily Rehearsal,” an online workshop

In conjunction with the exhibition “How We Gather,” which investigates solidarity through the lens of the pandemic.

December 2023

Nochebuena | A Christmas Spectacular
Dec 2, 2023Dec 2, 2023 from 7:30pm–9:30pm

Nochebuena | A Christmas Spectacular

Celebrate the holiday traditions of Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) in San Diego. Artistic directors Kareli Montoya (Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles) and Jaime Cuéllar have created a holiday experience celebrating the traditions and customs of Christmas in Mexico with an all-star cast of musicians and dancers. In Mexico, Christmas is a whole season of holiday celebrations that represent a blend of Indigenous cultures, Spanish heritage, and diverse cultural influences. Spirited folk tales are shared through a stunning display of vibrant colors and dance as Mariachi music fills the air.

December 2023

La Jolla Symphony & Chorus Concert:  “By the Hearth” (community sing)
Dec 3, 2023Dec 3, 2023 from 4:30pm–6:30pm

La Jolla Symphony & Chorus Concert: “By the Hearth” (community sing)

George Frideric Handel Messiah Sing-Along (Part the first, including no.44, Hallelujah Chorus)

December 2023

We are All Latourians Now: Bruno Latour’s Legacy for the Practical Ethics
Dec 4, 2023Dec 4, 2023 from 9:00am–3:00pm

We are All Latourians Now: Bruno Latour’s Legacy for the Practical Ethics

Join us for a one-day symposium that promises to be a thoughtful exploration of the enduring influence of the late Bruno Latour

December 2023

 Dream Super-Express: A Cultural History of the World’s First Bullet Train
Dec 5, 2023Dec 5, 2023 from 4:00pm–5:00pm

Dream Super-Express: A Cultural History of the World’s First Bullet Train

This talk will trace contrasting meanings assigned to high-speed rail in order to find the ways in which it prompted a reimagination of identity on the levels of individual, metropolis and nation in a changing Japan.

December 2023

Men's Basketball: UC San Diego vs. Occidental
Dec 5, 2023Dec 5, 2023 from 6:00pm–8:00pm

Men's Basketball: UC San Diego vs. Occidental

The UC San Diego men’s basketball team will host Occidental  at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 5 at LionTree Arena. Tickets are available. Fans can watch on ESPN+.

December 2023

Second Annual Celebration of Cultures
Dec 6, 2023Dec 6, 2023 from 11:00am–1:00pm

Second Annual Celebration of Cultures

You are invited to celebrate the diverse cultures and employees of UC San Diego during the second annual Celebration of Cultures event on Wednesday, December 6, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Epstein Family Amphitheater.

December 2023

Safeguarding American Elections: A Bipartisan Conversation
Dec 6, 2023Dec 6, 2023 from 5:30pm–7:00pm

Safeguarding American Elections: A Bipartisan Conversation

On December 6, 2023, at 5:30 p.m., we bring together two leading voices on American elections for a candid conversation about how to bring the two political parties together to defend this fundamental pillar of democracy.

December 2023

Cultural Lens on North Korea: Exhibit Reception and Lectures
Dec 7, 2023Dec 7, 2023 from 3:00pm–6:30pm

Cultural Lens on North Korea: Exhibit Reception and Lectures

Hear from two prominent scholars of North Korean culture as they share their academic insights and discuss their current work. Opening remarks by Professor Jin-Kyung Lee, Director of UC San Diego Transnational Korean Studies.

December 2023

Lean Lecture - Optimizing for Luck
Dec 7, 2023Dec 7, 2023 from 4:30pm–6:00pm

Lean Lecture - Optimizing for Luck

RESILIENCE: Experiencing good and bad luck is certain. Our discussion will equip you to optimize the good and ensure resilience against the bad.

December 2023

Intersections at Park & Market Concert Series Presents - Slavic Soul Party!
Dec 7, 2023Dec 7, 2023 from 7:00pm–8:30pm

Intersections at Park & Market Concert Series Presents - Slavic Soul Party!

You are invited to the Intersections Concert Series featuring The Slavic Soul Party: Balkan Brass Beats & Beyond, an exploration of Balkan Folk Music.

December 2023

Carlos Garrido Castellano: Remote Lecture
Dec 8, 2023Dec 8, 2023 from 11:00am–12:30pm

Carlos Garrido Castellano: Remote Lecture "The Contemporary Art Novel"

This talk's main argument is that literature and artistic creativity are advancing modes of creative care and solidarity that go beyond creative capitalism.

December 2023

La Jolla Symphony & Chorus Concert: New Beginnings
Dec 9, 2023Dec 10, 2023 from 7:30pm–2:00pm

La Jolla Symphony & Chorus Concert: New Beginnings

December 9-10, 2023 New Beginnings Saturday @ 7:30 PM and Sunday @ 2:00 PM Introducing Sameer Patel, Music Director and Orchestra Conductor Mandeville Auditorium Gabriela Ortiz Kauyumari Igor Stravinsky Symphony of Psalms Kaija Saariaho Ciel d’hiver Johan Julius Christian Sibelius Symphony no. 3, op. 52

December 2023

The Klezmatics | Happy Joyous Hanukkah
Dec 9, 2023Dec 9, 2023 from 7:30pm–9:30pm

The Klezmatics | Happy Joyous Hanukkah

“The Klezmatics aren’t just the best band in the klezmer vanguard; on a good night, they can rank among the greatest bands on the planet.”—Time Out New York Celebrate the Festival of Light with the Grammy-winning Klezmatics. Since their emergence more than 30 years ago, The Klezmatics have transcended genres, blending klezmer with aching shtetl melodies, raucous Latin stomps, wild jazz riffs, and provocative Arabic, African, American, and Balkan rhythms. This holiday performance will include seasonal music from their acclaimed album Happy Joyous Hanukkah that set lyrics by the late Woody Guthrie to their delightful original compositions.

December 2023

The Manhattan Transfer 50th Anniversary & Final World Tour
Dec 13, 2023Dec 13, 2023 from 7:30pm–9:30pm

The Manhattan Transfer 50th Anniversary & Final World Tour

The Manhattan Transfer has achieved an incomparable career of pop and jazz hits, a legacy that defines the group as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. The legendary quartet has won 10 Grammy Awards out of 20 nominations and has been inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. Their dynamic performances and sense of style have led them to become one of the most iconic music groups in the world. With their enduring creativity, energy, and joy in their music, the group has joined the pantheon of the entertainment industry. Recognized for their unique sound, The Manhattan Transfer has also recorded with an impressive array of artists, including Tony Bennett, Bette Midler, Smokey Robinson, Laura Nyro, Phil Collins, B.B. King, Chaka Khan, James Taylor, and Frankie Valli.

December 2023

Dr. Matthew Desmond:
Dec 14, 2023Dec 14, 2023 from 6:30pm–8:30pm

Dr. Matthew Desmond: "Poverty, by America" - Helen Edison Lecture Series

Dr. Matthew Desmond: “Poverty, by America”.

December 2023

The Midtown Men | Holiday Hits
Dec 16, 2023Dec 16, 2023 from 7:30pm–9:30pm

The Midtown Men | Holiday Hits

The Midtown Men, reuniting stars from the Broadway smash hit Jersey Boys, will ring in the Christmas season this year with their “Holiday Hits” show. This evening of songs and stories will feature iconic Yuletide classics such as “Winter Wonderland,” “Let It Snow,” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” as well as their signature renditions of the greatest rock and roll hits of the 1960s. The popular vocal group will treat their audiences to the songs of The Beatles, The Temptations, The Four Seasons, and more! Additionally, The Midtown Men will perform their holiday single, “All Alone on Christmas,” which they recorded with Stevie Van Zandt and members of Bruce Springsteen’s The E Street Band. Come celebrate “the most wonderful time of the year” with these seasoned Broadway veterans!

December 2023

Walk with a Doc
May 25, 2019Dec 16, 2049 from 10:00am–11:00am

Walk with a Doc

Walk with a Doc is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. What better way to start your weekend than on your feet making strides to help your heart and improving your general health to live longer! View more dates and times »

December 2023

Men's Basketball: UC San Diego vs. Cal State Bakersfield
Dec 28, 2023Dec 28, 2023 from 7:00pm–9:00pm

Men's Basketball: UC San Diego vs. Cal State Bakersfield

The UC San Diego men’s basketball team will host Cal State Bakersfield  at 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 28 at LionTree Arena. Tickets are available. Fans can watch on ESPN+.

December 2023

Men's Volleyball: UC San Diego vs. Calgary
Dec 30, 2023Dec 30, 2023 from 5:00pm–7:00pm

Men's Volleyball: UC San Diego vs. Calgary

The UC San Diego men’s volleyball team will host Calgary in an exhibition match at 5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 30 at LionTree Arena.