Oceanside, CA –Check out these events and programs happening in Downtown Oceanside over the next two weeks:

Star Theatre Educational Programming Ongoing, Star Theatre The Star Theatre has developed a suite of programming for our community that focuses on providing COVID-friendly, educational experiences for every age group in four- to six-week workshops. Visit startheatreco.com to learn more about the Downtown Oceanside theater’s Musical Theatre Acting & Movement Camp, Triple Threat Workshop and Actors Collective. Photo by C. Wooten Photography FIND OUT MORE

Artists, Then and Now Feb. 18, Online Join Robin Douglas on Thursday for a live-stream art lecture highlighting the powerful contributions of women artists throughout the ages. From 7-8:30 p.m. hear their stories, discover their artwork and enjoy hidden treasures along the way. This event is free for Oceanside Museum of Art members and $5 for visitors. Painting by Leonora Carrington of “Self-Portrait: The Inn of the Dawn Horse” (detail)FIND OUT MORE

Festival Ten Year Reprise Feb. 20-23, Online Look back on a Decade of Independent Film starting this Saturday through Tuesday. Delivered through Eventive, a secure online virtual film festival platform, this virtual event will involve over 15 film blocks, including a number of features, shorts, exclusive content, interviews and look backs at the past years of Oceanside International Film Festival. Passes start at $15 for limited access up to $25 for all access.BUY TICKETS

In Conversation: Manuelita Brown and Dr. Denise Rogers Feb. 25, Online Join a virtual conversation next Thursday at 7 p.m. with celebrated sculptor Manuelita Brown and Dr. Denise Rogers of San Diego Mesa College as they discuss Brown’s artwork and influences. Learn about her philosophy on artmaking and process, diving deeper into the many connections her work weaves with both past and present through community-focused dialogue. Pictured “Uphill Struggle” (detail) by Manuelita BrownFIND OUT MORE

Art in Conversation: Black History of Music and Dance Feb. 27, Online In celebration of Black History Month, Alyssa Junious and BJ Robinson will create a new work inspired by the writings of Langston Hughes. In this conversation next Saturday at 11 a.m., Junious will address how art has been and can be used as an act of resistance and collective healing. This engaging, interactive conversation will include recorded performances and attendees will be invited to participate through conversation. This program is presented by the Oceanside Public Library in partnership with the North county African American Women’s Association.FIND OUT MORE

Oceanside Pop-Up Art Cafe Live Stream Feb. 27, Online This curated and interactive event next Saturday at 2 p.m. will feature California artists who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces as well as presentations from art and music therapists working within the community. Focusing on healing through the arts, activities will include veteran cultural presenters, artist-led workshops, multi-disciplinary performances, and more all in support of promoting arts engagement and wellness resources available to veterans. This free event is presented by Oceanside Museum of Art in partnership with the Veterans Art Project. Pictured artwork by Reginald Green FIND OUT MORE

BEYOND DOWNTOWN

Pairing Feb. 20, Beach House Winery, 1534 Sleeping Indian Road This Saturday from noon-4 p.m. enjoy five artisan chocolates custom-made to pair with five delicious wines while experiencing a handcrafted cigar. Tickets are $25 for chocolate and wine only, or $42 for chocolate, cigar and wine. This event has limited seating and will practice current COVID-19 protocols.BUY TICKETS

Blood Drive in Partnership with San Diego Blood Bank Mar. 2, Mission Square Shopping Center, 1062 Mission Avenue Next Tuesday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., anyone 17 years old and older who weighs at least 114 pounds and is in good health may be eligible to donate blood. Appointment and photo identification are required. To schedule an appointment or for more information, visit SanDiegoBloodBank.org or call 1-800-4MY-SDBB.FIND OUT MORE

Main Street Online – E-Commerce Audit Tool Until Feb. 21, Online Attention small business owners, we need your help! National Main Street is collaborating with GoDaddy to build an E-Commerce Assessment Tool to more effectively and efficiently determine the best e-commerce solutions for small businesses. Your responses to the survey will lead to the appropriate resource recommendations. This is a TEST only and not a tool. All results are confidential.FIND OUT MORE

Roots Craft JuiceNow open at 631 S. Cleveland Street, Roots Craft Juice is your new Downtown destination for fresh cold-pressed juices, smoothies and avocado toast featuring locally sourced, organic ingredients. Owners and veterans Hunter Shepard and Tim Culp want to make staying healthy as effortless and delicious as possible. Open 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday-Sunday. FIND OUT MORE

Skoges Coffee New to the Oceanside Morning Farmers Market, Skoges Coffee will park their cart this Thursday at the corner of Coast Highway and Pier View Way. Come shop the market between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. and pick up a cold brew or nitro cold brew.FIND OUT MORE

Easy energy assessment for your business For small businesses, the pandemic is posing unique challenges and financial hardships. One way to trim costs is to perform an energy audit at your place of business. An energy assessment can help determine where your business can be more energy efficient and cut unnecessary energy-related expenses.READ MORE

Peace & Om Until the Sunset Market can safely reopen, you can support and connect with our vendors, like Peace & Om, at VirtualSunsetMarket.com. Shop Peace & Om for women’s clothing including ponchos, leggings, bellbottoms, yoga pants, sports bras, crop tops, hippie pants and more.FIND OUT MORE

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