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On March 28, we will kick off Balboa Theatre’s 100th anniversary celebration with a special Gala performance led by acclaimed pianist, playwright, and actor Hershey Felder! You’ll hear (and sing along with!) 100 years of famous American music - Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, George and Ira Gershwin, Rogers and Hammerstein, Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim and more. Shy singer? Don’t worry, Hershey will guide the audience and ensure everyone feels welcome to fill the theatre with song! Before Hershey takes the stage, experience the majesty of our historic theatre organ, played by renowned theatre organist Ken Double. This evening will be a heartwarming celebration of American music, San Diego, and of course, the beautiful Balboa Theatre. All net proceeds from the evening will benefit the Balboa Theatre Grant Fund, which offsets performance and shared service costs for local non-profits utilizing the theatre. Contact Abigail Buell at abigail.buell@sandiegotheatres.org or call 619.615.4172. For more information visit: sandiegotheatres.org Stay Connected on Facebook / Instagram

"Cups to Connections: Global Gestures of Hospitality" embraces the art of hospitality and how the act of sharing a drink has the extraordinary power to bring people together, fostering a deep sense of community and belonging. Highlighting a wide range of global traditions, the objects in Cups to Connections tell the stories of heritage and craft from across time and cultures. Hospitality is the bridge that forges connections – each custom unique, yet the act of inviting others to join for a beverage, a universal language. This exhibition is presented in collaboration with The House of Pacific Relations, a consortium of houses located in Balboa Park representing 31 cultures – bringing various cultural groups together to foster and cultivate a spirit of understanding, tolerance, and goodwill. Visit the houses on Saturdays and Sundays to experience a meaningful cultural connection, with the opportunity to sample authentic food and beverages from every corner of the globe. For more information visit: mingei.org/exhibitions Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

This weekend in the arts: Rap and hip-hop at the Athenaeum; "Big Vegan Flavor"; free chamber music; French music and art; Blanket Sounds; "Murder on the Orient Express"; plus live music picks and more.

From the KPBS Spring Arts Guide: Playwright James Ijames won a Pulitzer Prize for drama for his spin on Shakespeare's "Hamlet," which brings us Juicy, a queer, smart, Black college student faced with the ghost of his father who shows up at a family barbecue looking for revenge. But these generational woes don't quite play out like Hamlet himself might have expected. Ijames' take is about finding agency and stepping out of the cycles of trauma and violence. Directed by Sideeq Heard at The Old Globe. Details: "Fat Ham." May 25 through June 23. The Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. Tickets on sale April 12. From the theater: By James Ijames Original direction by Saheem Ali Directed by Sideeq Heard The 2022 Pulitzer-winning, Tony-nominated sensation Fat Ham is a fresh and funny take on Shakespeare’s Hamlet that The New York Times called “a flat-out hilarious comedy.” During a Southern family cookout, Juicy is confronted by the ghost of his father, who demands revenge for his murder. But Juicy, a young, queer, Black man, has enough on his plate. James Ijames’s remarkable play uses uproarious humor and profound insight to explore the conflict between what you owe your family and what you owe yourself. “Smart, fearless, and wildly entertaining” (The Chicago Tribune). This production includes strong language, mature themes, sexual content, and mild violence. Related events: Vicki and Carl Zeiger Insights Seminar: Tuesday, May 28 at 6:00 p.m. Community Night: Friday, May 31 and Friday, June 7 at 6:30 p.m. Post Show Forum: Tuesday, June 4; Wednesday, June 12; and Wednesday, June 19 (evening performance). Open-Caption Performance: Saturday, June 15 at 2:00 p.m. Related links: The Old Globe: website | Instagram | Facebook

Bay to Park Paseo offers free guided tours along Park Boulevard from San Diego Bay to Balboa Park to see engaging installations designed by leading San Diego creators. Tours start from the Hilton San Diego Bayfront and happen monthly, the first and third Saturdays from May 18, 2024 through Sept. 21, 2024. Endorsed as an Impact Project of World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024, the 1.7-mile paseo was created to encourage walking and to highlight the easy connection between two of San Diego’s crown jewels, the Bay and Balboa Park. The Paseo includes up to 13 impermanent installations outside iconic locations along Park Boulevard designed by San Diego’s leading designers and artists. For more information visit: baytoparkpaseo.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

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