Carissa Casares

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Weekend Preview: North Park Festival Of Arts, Janka Nabay & The Bubu Gang and The Julian Wild & Scenic Film Festival

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This weekend's happenings cater to lovers of the arts, film, live music and even chocolate and jewelry.

From Near Death to Total Recovery: Yogi Bhava Ram Shares His Story of Self Healing

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Winning a Dupont Award is something most journalists dream about. So why would a Dupont-winning NBC war correspondent drop his profession and become a yoga instructor in San Diego?

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Weekend Preview: 'Other Desert Cities', 'Accomplice' and Adams Avenue Unplugged

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A new play at the Old Globe, a recently extended out-of-the-norm theater experience, a folk music festival and a party celebrating North County San Diego are what's topping our to-do list this weekend.

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Weekend Preview: Bottled & Kegged, CityBeat Festival of Beers And The Revival Tour

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It's going to be a beer-heavy weekend in San Diego, but not to worry. We've rounded out our weekend to-do list with not one — but three — gallery openings, acoustic music and a day celebrating records.

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Weekend Preview: Righteous Exploits, Stay Strange and The Big Read

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Things are getting experimental this weekend in the form of a spoken word performance, a live music series, a Tijuana excursion and some heavy reading.

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'Rites of Passage' Exhibit Celebrates Cultures Of Southeast San Diego

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A new exhibit at the San Diego Museum of Man presents the various ways that 'Rites of Passage' are celebrated, with an emphasis on the different customs and ceremonies observed by cultural communities living in Southeast San Diego.

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Weekend Preview: VinOpera, Foxygen and Fairy Tales

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The weekend ahead offers plenty of things to do, whether you'd like to enjoy a little fine dining, catch some live music or include the kiddos.

Weekend Preview: Street Food Market, Gordon Lightfoot and 'Assassins'

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Craft beer, street food, a controversial new play and a performance by a folk legend are what's on this weekend's agenda.

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'Coast Modern' Showcases Modern Architecture On The West Coast

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Two friends (and modern architecture fans) spent years traversing the West Coast, seeking out some of the most prolific modern homes. The resulting documentary, "Coast Modern," tells the stories behind the creation of these homes and their lasting legacies.

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Weekend Preview: Casual Encounters, Love Notes and The HeART of Lotería

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Whether or not you're looking to celebrate Valentine's Day, we've got you covered with things to do this weekend.

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