Search results for

What does it mean to experience adolescence as an adult when decades of life experience are in constant tension with the “lessons” being taught to fashion an independent, individual self? This experience is all too familiar for adults who transition sex and gender in today’s world. UCSD doctoral scholar Nicoletta Vangelisti explores Star Trek’s Seven of Nine’s journey of transition after her separation from the evil Borg to find her place within Starfleet and Federation society.

The Green Living Tour is a bi-monthly, one hour tour at our home base in Encinitas that showcases sustainability in action. On the tour, our knowledgeable Eco Team docents walk you through our worm bins, greywater systems, innovative compost projects, tool lending library, water-wise garden, and more simply, DIY, climate-friendly solutions. Find inspiration for your at-home sustainability projects, learn more about Solana Center and our programs, and meet other eco-stewards in your neighborhood! For groups of more than 6, please email volunteer@solanacenter.org to set up a private tour for a nominal fee. For more information visit: solanacenter.org Stay Connected on Facebook

The Center for Leadership and Entrepreneurial Studies in collaboration with the Lavin Entrepreneurship Center at San Diego State University, The University of California San Diego, SCORE San Diego Chapter, and community partners, will be launching Cohort 3 of the Community Bootcamp for Entrepreneurs, a 6-week training program for entrepreneurs in underserved communities. More than 30 entrepreneurs from some of San Diego’s most underserved communities will participate in this year’s program. Working with instructors from leading colleges and universities, the entrepreneurs will take part in a mentorship program led by business executives from SCORE then paired with student consultants to work on value-add projects that are necessary to move their businesses forward. The bootcamp is held at the Kroc Salvation Army located at 6753 University Ave in San Diego, and offers a strong exposure to key concepts, tools, and approaches to starting and growing a business. It is targeted to people in San Diego County with a dream of a business they want to start, or who have launched an early-stage venture and need some guidance and insights. It also features top faculty from local universities, subject matter experts and successful entrepreneurs over six consecutive Saturday mornings starting on September 9 and ending on October 14. This bootcamp is an initiative under the Urban Poverty and Business Initiative (UPBI), which is a collaboration among over 30 universities and non-profit organizations globally, working together to help individuals in underserved communities start and grow sustainable businesses. For more information, please visit https://upbi.org/ or The McKenna Center for Human Development and Global Business at the University of Notre Dame.

House of Ukraine in Balboa Park presents Ukrainian Festival 2023. Treat yourself to traditional Ukrainian home-made food such as potato and cheese varenyky with sour cream and fried onions, nalysnyky (blintzes) with sweet cheese, kovbasa sandwiches, salads, watermelon and drinks (11 a.m. – 4 p.m.). Enjoy our free lawn program (2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.) featuring the Chervona Kalyna Ukrainian Dance Group (Los Angeles), Ukrainian singer Iaroslava Caracosa, traditional Bandura music and more. Come discover, enjoy, share and support Ukraine and celebrate our culture! All proceeds will be used for humanitarian aid to Ukraine. For more information: houseofukraine.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Are you a landscaper, gardener, or farmer? Did you know that compost can be used in place of artificial fertilizers to boost nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium content? It also increases soil water retention and plant health. Attend our workshop on Saturday, September 23 in Mission Valley, sponsored by the City of San Diego, to learn about compost, mulch and wood chips, how compost is made and the benefits for your or your client's garden, landscape or farm, as well as to receive free compost samples courtesy of the City. Please learn more & register here. *Note: if you are a City of San Diego resident, compost and 4” mulch from the Miramar Greenery are free to pick up with proof of residency!

The San Diego Actors Theatre is holding a staged reading of AR Gurney's comedy "The Perfect Party"! on Saturday, August 26th, at 2 p.m., at the Riford Library. The screening will provide guests with an afternoon of laughter and entertainment. Directed by the esteemed Sam Woodhouse, this hilarious comedy features a talented cast including William Barstad, Laura Ganz Holtan, Patricia Elmore Costa, Byron La Due, and Kathi Diamant. Mark your calendars and plan to experience the joy of live theater with "The Perfect Party!" This screening is surely Mr. Gurney’s funniest, meanest, and most theatrical play yet. “What a pleasure it is to watch a veteran writer step out, at some risk, into the unexpected,” stated The New York Times. Join us for an afternoon of laughter, while also contributing to a great cause. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, please visit: sdactorstheatre.net Stay Connected on Facebook

From the organizers: Broadway veteran & San Diego native Jeremy McQueen brings his Emmy® award-winning New York City–based ballet collaborative to San Diego for the west coast premiere of two original ballets: WILD and A Mother's Rite. The Black Iris Project's mission is to harness the Black community's inherent creative spirit to encourage and inspire youth of color to pursue art, movement and music as an expressive outlet and a means for collective healing. “Since its inception in 2016, The Black Iris Project has been committed to telling Black narratives through ballet, using art as a mirror to reflect the times and consistently intertwining themes of social justice in everything we do. As someone who has worked to break through many doors in the world of dance, particularly ballet, I feel it is our duty as artists to be a catalyst for those that are unheard, unseen, and undervalued. I am committed to, now more than ever, dismantling those barriers through my art.” -Jeremy McQueen Content Advisory: This performance contains strobe lights, haze, profanity, and scenes depicting physical and sexual violence. Recommended for ages 13+ 
Audience members are encouraged to wear all Black attire in honor of Black lives and Black History Month. Note: Tickets must be purchased online or by phone through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster is the only authorized seller of individual tickets for this performance. Tickets purchased on any third party or resale website cannot be guaranteed for authenticity.

Performances are in the amphitheater below the church. Patrons are encouraged to arrive early. Bring chairs, cushions, blankets, and a jacket for when the sun goes down. Admission is on a donation basis Questions? Contact church@westminstersd.org Stay Connected on Facebook

A San Diego summer tradition on the shores of Mission Bay, the annual Sunset Luaus are a festive celebration of Polynesian food, music, and dances perfect for family and friends. The memorable luau experience includes a silk lei, Mai Tai, all-you-can-eat buffet, and entertainment. Local luau group Pride of Polynesia provides the authentic island music and dance, featuring hula and fiery torch dancers. Tuesdays + Fridays | June 13 - Sept. 1, 2023 Program Schedule 5:30 p.m. Doors Open for Kahuna VIP Seating (Mai Tai and upgraded lei greeting) 6:00 p.m. Doors Open for all ticket types (Mai Tai and lei greeting) 6:30 p.m. Live Music and Entertainment 6:45 p.m. Open Buffet 7:45 p.m. Live Performance by Pride of Polynesia Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa on Facebook / Instagram

A free 20 min breakfast lecture series for our creative community. Join us for coffee, donuts, and inspiration every last Friday of the month. For more information visit: creativemornings.com Stay Connected on Facebook