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Mike Salazar began his career at 18 years old in Santiago city at Nuevo Leon, Mexico. He has become one of the most acclaimed comedians in Mexico. Thanks to his charisma and great talent, he gained a big audience in social media, which put him in the map for bigger productions. Join Mike Salazar for his live stand-up performance at Balboa Theatre on Sunday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. Get tickets here! Tickets start at $69. For more information, please visit sandiegotheatres.org/event/2022/05/mike-salazar or call (619) 615-4000.

Early findings show hate crimes are on the rise in recent years both in the San Diego region and across the country. In 2021, the trend only worsened. Also, the San Diego Police Department is spending more than it budgeted on overtime. Plus, a preview of the Human Rights Watch Film Festival happening at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park.

Budapest meets Bluegrass in Balboa Park! An evening of live music and dance featuring American bluegrass and Hungarian folk favorites! Eredő Hungarian Folk Band Date | Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 6pm - Concert, 7pm - Dance party with live music and teaching circles Location | Hall of Nations Balboa Park Purchase tickets here! $5-$30 All levels welcome! No partner required! For further information on this event please visit website: https://sdmagyar.org/events/easter-folk-concert-and-dance-circle-2-2/

The San Diego American Indian Health Center (SDAIHC) will host its annual Balboa Park Pow Wow and everyone is welcome to attend this free, family-friendly event! This event is sponsored by the San Diego American Indian Health Center and will feature native drumming, singing, and dancing from various American Indian/Alaskan Native Tribes, bands, and communities. The Balboa Park Pow Wow is also an opportunity to raise cultural awareness within the greater San Diego population about American Indians/Alaskan Natives and our passion for celebrating and preserving customs and traditions. Date | Saturday, October 2 and Sunday, October 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Location | The corner of Park Blvd. and President's Way Each day will begin with recognizing and honoring the Kumeyaay people (whose homelands include Balboa Park) with beautiful Bird Songs, followed by Gourd Dancing, Inter-Tribal Dancing, and Honorings. Vendors will be selling handmade jewelry, pottery, basketry, clothing and a variety of other crafts and goods. Food vendors will offer delectable American Indian dishes such as fry bread and Indian Tacos in addition to other treats. This year the event will be held in recognition of the late Saginaw Grant for his leadership and many contributions to the American Indian community. For more information, please visit sdaihc.org/powwow or contact Shurene Premo at spremo@sdaihc.org or call (619) 209-9044.

Many health experts believe the omicron surge has peaked in San Diego. And Monday’s failure in the state Assembly to deliver on single payer healthcare highlights a lack of political will despite being a long-stated goal of state Democrats. Plus, San Diego County Sheriff Bill Gore retired on Thursday, we have a look at the ups and downs of his tenure. And the legendary restaurant, Pernicano’s has been closed and deteriorating since the 1980’s. Now it’s gone. What’s next for the space in Hillcrest? Next, in 2020 Black parents began homeschooling their children at a rate of 5 times higher than previous years. And it’s not all due to the pandemic. Finally, the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park is streaming its 12th annual Human Rights Watch Film Festival now through Tuesday, featuring five films about issues ranging from foster youth to immigration reform.

John Acosta’s Bee Gees Gold tribute is the ultimate experience of seeing the real Bee Gees live in concert! With the detailed vocal stylings of John Acosta (as Barry), Daryll Borges (as Robin) and Jeff Celentano (as Maurice), the Bee Gees Gold recreates the look and the sound of the Brothers Gibb. Relive the Bee Gee’s biggest hits of the 60's and 70's: from "Massachusetts" and "I Started A Joke" to their iconic Disco classics, "Stayin' Alive" and "You Should Be Dancing." The show also includes their chart toppers written for other performers such as Yvonne Elliman, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton, Barbra Streisand, and of course songs from their youngest brother Andy Gibb. This is a show you don’t want to miss! Date | Friday, April 15 at 8 p.m. Location | Balboa Theatre Get tickets here! Ticket prices ranging from $23 to $60. For more information, please visit sandiegotheatres.org/event/2022/04/bee-gees-gold or call (619) 615-4000.

Two county supervisors originally elected four years ago grabbed large early leads Tuesday night, with the District 4 incumbent looking to fend off a political newcomer, while the District 5 incumbent's opponent is a water district official.

Hosted by comedian and army combat veteran Thom Tran, the Awards Celebration honors achievement in filmmaking. The winners are… must attend to find out! More about GI Film Fest: Making its return to the big screen is the GI Film Festival San Diego, a multi-day military-themed event dedicated to presenting films and events for, by and about military and veterans. This year’s film festival is scheduled for May 17-21, 2022 with all screenings happening in-person at the Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA) in Balboa Park. The 2022 festival features 27 films for, by, and about military and veterans. Virtual options are available. View the lineup of films and events Sign up to receive festival news and announcements. A project of KPBS, the GI Film Festival San Diego is a multi-day showcase of films for, by, and about military and veteran experiences. Films featured in the festival reveal the struggles, triumphs, and experiences of service members and veterans. The festival also provides veterans and service members with an opportunity to further their creative skills. Documentaries, shorts, narratives, and feature-length films are presented. Post-screening discussions with filmmakers, actors and documentary subjects are also part of the festival. This event takes place annually in May and is open to veterans, service members, military families, and civilians. All are welcome to catch a film, be inspired, and build community. Visit GI Film Festival San Diego on Facebook + follow @GIFilmFestSD on Twitter

Making its return to the big screen is the GI Film Festival San Diego, a multi-day military-themed event dedicated to presenting films and events for, by and about military and veterans. San Diego Premiere On an airstrip in Connecticut, a squadron of World War II-era DC3/C47 airplanes is forming. The distinctive, throaty roar of their massive radial engines stir up memories and challenges. Lovingly restored and flown by passionate aviators from all over the country, each plane represents an investment of money and countless hours to honor the Greatest Generation who sacrificed their lives to protect freedom worldwide. Their mission: To fly from Connecticut to Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Scotland, England and finally across the English Channel to Normandy, France where, on June 6, 2019, the members of this remarkable squadron will join roughly 500,000 people from all over the globe to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day. The squadron members’ backgrounds and personal motives differ, but what unites them in recreating this historic journey is their commitment to honoring the veterans that secured peace for all of us, and celebrating their return home. For many of the men and women who served in World War II, seeing the vintage airplanes again sparked memories long held deep inside. At each stop on the journey from the United States to France, we will meet veterans as they reconnect with the planes that flew, provisioned, rescued, supported and meant so much to them during wartime. “Into Flight Once More” is narrated by Gary Sinise. Get tickets for "Into Flight Once More" screening on May 21 at 4:30 p.m. More about GI Film Fest: This year’s film festival is scheduled for May 17-21, 2022 with all screenings happening in-person at the Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA) in Balboa Park. The 2022 festival features 27 films for, by, and about military and veterans. Virtual options are available. View the lineup of films and events Sign up to receive festival news and announcements. A project of KPBS, the GI Film Festival San Diego is a multi-day showcase of films for, by, and about military and veteran experiences. Films featured in the festival reveal the struggles, triumphs, and experiences of service members and veterans. The festival also provides veterans and service members with an opportunity to further their creative skills. Documentaries, shorts, narratives, and feature-length films are presented. Post-screening discussions with filmmakers, actors and documentary subjects are also part of the festival. This event takes place annually in May and is open to veterans, service members, military families, and civilians. All are welcome to catch a film, be inspired, and build community. Visit GI Film Festival San Diego on Facebook + follow @GIFilmFestSD on Twitter

Making its return to the big screen is the GI Film Festival San Diego, a multi-day military-themed event dedicated to presenting films and events for, by and about military and veterans. Three documentary shorts that explore resiliency, healing, and forgiveness: "Veterans Journey Home: On Black Mountain" Directed by Frederick Marx Women veterans experience a four-month mindfulness meditation-based workshop to confront the demons connected to their military service. "Down on the Ranch" Directed by Scott Campbell A ranch owner volunteers her time and horses to provide equestrian assisted services for veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. "The Monument of Tolerance" Directed by Elizabeth Suter, Tracie Hunter 75 years after the end of World War II, veterans from both the Allied and Axis forces, and survivors of the Holocaust, come together to reconcile and put tolerance into practice. More about GI Film Fest: This year’s film festival is scheduled for May 17-21, 2022 with all screenings happening in-person at the Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA) in Balboa Park. The 2022 festival features 27 films for, by, and about military and veterans. Virtual options are available. View the lineup of films and events Sign up to receive festival news and announcements. A project of KPBS, the GI Film Festival San Diego is a multi-day showcase of films for, by, and about military and veteran experiences. Films featured in the festival reveal the struggles, triumphs, and experiences of service members and veterans. The festival also provides veterans and service members with an opportunity to further their creative skills. Documentaries, shorts, narratives, and feature-length films are presented. Post-screening discussions with filmmakers, actors and documentary subjects are also part of the festival. This event takes place annually in May and is open to veterans, service members, military families, and civilians. All are welcome to catch a film, be inspired, and build community. Visit GI Film Festival San Diego on Facebook + follow @GIFilmFestSD on Twitter