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Loosely based on Maryam Keshavarz's own life, The Persian Version centers on an Iranian American woman who identifies as bisexual and whose mother entered into an arranged marriage as a teen.

A free outdoor festival of art, creativity and community in the Museum Park and Museum Saturday, June 25, 2022 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. The New Children’s Museum is hosting its 10th annual Mass Creativity Day, a celebration of art, creativity and community with live performances, family-friendly art-making activities, food and free admission to the Museum all day. Mass Creativity Day will include performances by Teye Sa Thiosanne African Drum and Dance Company, Maraya Performing Arts, Mariachi Victoria, Alyce Smith Cooper, and TranscenDANCE. Other activities include face painting, a music class for toddlers facilitated by the San Diego Youth Symphony, drawing classes and live portrait drawing by Scarlett Baily, a reading of "Karen’s Heart" by author Georgeanne Irvine (read in Spanish by Radio Latina host Gloria Beltran), and appearances by Joyride Bookshop and Fern Street Circus in the Museum Park. Island Avenue in front of the Museum will be closed to traffic for the festivities. Mass Creativity Day is the culminating event of the Museum’s signature Mass Creativity outreach program that held free art-making workshops at seven different community centers throughout San Diego County from April to June. The participating community organizations include Barrio Logan College Institute, Casa Familiar, City Height Weingart Library, Skyline Hills Library, The San Diego LGBT Center, Solutions for Change and SBCS (South Bay Community Services). The New Children's Museum on Facebook + Instagram + @iheartncm on Twitter

While efforts to quickly move Ukrainian refugees through the border have been praised, it has also highlighted the difficulties of non-Ukrainian migrants at the border who have waited far longer for a chance at asylum. Plus, 1½ years ago, San Diego approved “Complete Communities,” a program that allows developers to build apartments near public transit with unlimited density and unlimited height. In exchange, they have to set aside a greater share of their homes as affordable housing. The program is showing results but there are also oppositions. And, this weekend in the arts, you'll find books, site-specific art, a string quartet, jazz and a birthday party for Shakespeare.

"First Date The Musical" Directed by Carlyn Thometz A Musical Comedy, (90 minutes, rated PG-13, suggested for audiences 16+) A casual drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner. As the date unfolds in real time, the couple quickly finds that they are not alone on this unpredictable evening. In a delightful and unexpected twist, Casey and Aaron’s inner critics take on a life of their own when other restaurant patrons transform into supportive best friends, manipulative exes and protective parents, who sing and dance them through ice-breakers, appetizers and potential conversational land mines. Can this couple turn what could be a dating disaster into something special before the check arrives? Where: Tenth Avenue Arts Center The performance will take place in the Tenth Avenue Arts Center's Forum Theatre which is located on the 4th Floor of the Building. There is a single elevator for any guest with physical disabilities unable to travel upstairs. When: August 5 to 14, 2022 @7 p.m. Tickets: $25 Tickets are available online ahead of the event to reserve preference seating, or tickets are available at the box office for general admission.

The numbers are far less than in the U.S. but school attacks are definitely on the increase, prompting soul-searching — and a national debate over strategies to prevent future tragedies.

During the pandemic, a nonprofit in Seattle took a different approach to solving homelessness: helping whole encampments of unhoused people themselves make a plan to get housing.

The Alabama Shakes singer exploded preconceptions with her 2019 solo debut. On What Now, a follow-up born from a few years of life-quaking resets, she's ready to leave any remaining limits behind.

Ireland-based artist Pan Cooke creates cartoons summarizing the world's daily news in comics, highlighting how prevalent police brutality and hate crimes are across the U.S.

Prepare for holiday parties and learn how to make a crowd-pleasing charcuterie board with Gelson’s. On December 8, guests are invited to attend Gelson’s virtual Build Your Board event presented by Wisconsin Cheese. The pro’s of the charcuterie industry will help participants master the art of plating cheese and meat pairings. From creating salami rosettes to Fromage Forts, participants are sure to have a great time while enjoying a delectable spread. Gelson’s will prepare charcuterie kits with all the fixings for a plate full of cheese, meat, and fruit. Kits will include cheeses such as Marieke Cranberry Gouda and Sartori Merlot Bellavitano, a meat pairing of Columbus Italian Salami, snack bites including Gelson’s Sea Salt Pretzels Twists, sweet accents such as Villars Dark Chocolates, and more! Registration for the event is $49.99 and includes access to the virtual meeting and the board kit. Attendees must RSVP for the event here by December 4, 2022. Board kits are available for pick-up on December 7 and December 8 at Gelson’s Pacific Beach, Carlsbad, and Del Mar locations. Additional information and pick-up instructions will be sent via the registration confirmation email. Don’t wait to sign up, the first 250 participants will receive a free board ($30 value) STAY SOCIAL! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

A new documentary explores the healing, transformative power of music.