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Ricercar Consort, led by virtuoso gambist Philippe Pierlot and featuring noted soprano Céline Scheen, will explore the Virgin Mary’s sorrow in a moving program of music by Marini, Monteverdi, Cima, Merula, Rossi, Sances, Purcell, Vivaldi and Handel. With Josef Zak and Augustin Lusson on violin, Benoît Vanden Bemden on violone, Daniel Zapico on theorbo, and Paul Goussot on organ, this is a show-stopping performance that you don’t want to miss. This concert will be held at St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church on March 4th at 7:30 p.m. Tickets and additional information are available on the society’s website. Visit: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/sdems/876/event/1393070 San Diego Early Music Society on Instagram and Facebook

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New Village Arts presents "La Havana Madrid" Written by Sandra Delgado Original Music by Cristian Amigo Original Lyrics by Sandra Delgado Directed by Richard Trujillo Music Direction by Carlos Ordiano Choreography by Lilea Alvarez and Tamara Rodriguez Previews: March 21-28, 2025 Opening Night: Saturday, March 29, 2025 Runs: March 21 - April 27, 2025 Tickets start at $40! Link to Website: https://newvillagearts.org/la-havana-madrid/ New Village Arts invites audiences to step back in time to the 1960s as the Ray Charles Stage is transformed into "La Havana Madrid," the legendary Chicago nightclub where newly arrived Latinx immigrants found solace, community, and the rhythms of home. Inspired by real stories, Sandra Delgado’s "La Havana Madrid" brings to life the experiences of Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Colombian newcomers navigating their place in a rapidly changing city. Against the backdrop of mambo and salsa, they discover love, resilience, and the power of music to create belonging. By the end of the night, audiences will find it impossible to stay in their seats—so we encourage you to bring your dancing shoes and prepare to be swept away by the soul-stirring Latiné beat! Join us after select performances of "La Havana Madrid" for our Social Dance Club after-party, in collaboration with Salsa-Bachata y Vino! Performance Schedule as follows: Select Wednesdays at 2 p.m. Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Saturdays at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Sundays at 2 p.m. New Village Arts on Instagram

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Balboa Park is dotted with trees that have monument status in the State of California. These “Guinness Book of World Record Flora” are often included in various online lists of amazing trees. This tour highlights their unusual features and provides insight into their uses in their countries of origin and around the globe. Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the second Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 90 minutes and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. It is advised that potential attendees contact the Balboa Park Visitors Center prior to the scheduled walk to determine if there are any last-minute changes or cancellations to the tours. Forever Balboa Park on Facebook / Instagram / X

The Sunday before Martin Luther King Jr. Day is "Human Relations Day" within the United Methodist Church. Here at First United Methodist Church of San Diego, we’re marking the day with a special celebration honoring our 2024/25 Racial Justice Grantees, followed by a community gathering featuring the premier San Diego Black theatre, Common Ground Theatre. Learn more: https://fumcsd.org/racial-justice-sunday Grab your family, neighbors, and friends and join us in gathering as a community to bring awareness to what we can do right here in San Diego to support Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of a beloved community: a community where everyone is cared for, absent of poverty, hunger, and hate. Here's a timeline for the day. If you plan to join our community gathering, please be sure to sign up by January 16: https://www.fumcsd.org/gather 2024/25 Racial Justice Grantee Celebration 9 - 11 AM | Sanctuary & Linder Patio Starting in our Traditional Worship service, we'll hear from organizations chosen as our 2024/25 Racial Justice Grantees. These local organizations were awarded a cumulative total of $35,000 to for their work in the areas of health care equity and mental health services for San Diego's BIPOC community. Following the service, you'll have the opportunity to meet the organizations to learn more about how you can partner alongside them to promote racial justice in San Diego. Church Gathering: Lunch & Common Ground Theatre Performance 12:15 PM | Linder Hall | RSVP by Jan. 16 - https://www.fumcsd.org/gather Our celebration continues with a special All Church Gathering, where we'll enjoyed lunch and a performance by the premier San Diego Black theatre: Common Ground Theatre. Common Ground Theatre produces works by and about people of African descent to entertain, educate, and connect with audiences of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds. Cost is $15 per person – register online by January 16!

San Diego County has not had any reported case this year, but with people traveling to and from the region, precautions are advised.

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