This Weekend: It's produce and parols!

This week’s suggestions for arts, culture, and community happenings taking place in and around southeastern San Diego features the grand opening of a new farmers’ market in the community and an annual festival celebrating the holidays, Filipino-style:

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As shared previously, the People’s Produce Project is opening its farmers’ market here in southeastern San Diego this week. Last night, they hosted a community kick-off reception at Project New Village‘s office in Oak Park; the market itself will have its grand opening this afternoon from 3-6pm. Come out and support your local growers, meet your neighbors, and buy some fresh, tasty food for your family to enjoy.

• Weekly starting Friday, December 3
  606 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92113 (G0ogle Maps)
  3 – 6pm; free parking

You can find the People’s Produce Project online at their website and on Facebook.

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PASACAT Philippine Performing Arts Company is hosting its 13th Annual Parol Festival at the Joe & Vi Jacobs Center on Saturday. The parol is a festive, star-shaped lantern that adorns homes and shops throughout the Philippines during the holiday season. Bring the kids and spend the afternoon learning how to make a parol of your own, and check out the entries in the festival’s parol-making competition. You can also enjoy the company’s traditional dance and music performances, take in a cultural exhibit of costumes, props, and instruments, and sample a light meal (merienda) of lumpia, pancit, and pandesal.

General admission tickets are $12 and can be purchased at the door; discounts and preferred seating prices are also available. Parking is plentiful and free.

• Saturday, December 4
  Celebration Hall at the Joe & Vi Jacobs Center
  404 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92114 (Google Maps)
  $12 general admission / $10 for seniors, students, children 4-12, and active duty military with ID / Limited $20 preferred seating (first two rows) at $20/person

Call (619) 477-3383 or email admin@pasacat.org for more information. You can also check out PASACAT online at their website or Facebook, or follow them on Twitter.