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Get ready for an unforgettable experience with Mariachi expert Mr. Mario Eguia! Dance and clap along to the vibrant, poly-rhythmic beats of mariachi music. Mr. Eguia will explore the magic of how mariachi instruments create their unique sounds and reveal how the rhythmic layers make this lively musical style so special. It’s an interactive, energetic celebration of music that will leave the whole family enlightened and inspired! Visit: https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/library

Swan Lake Act II The famous second act from Swan Lake, the best loved and most admired of all classical ballets. Nothing matches the symphonic sweep of Tchaikovsky’s score and Ivanov’s lyric lakeside scenes. Choreography Elizabeth Wistrich after Lev Ivanov Music Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1877) Last performed by City Ballet of San Diego in May 2018 Black Swan Pas de Deux Renowned for both technical difficulty and high drama, the Black Swan Pas de Deux captures that moment when Siegfried falls for Odile, believing her to be his true love, Odette. Choreography Elizabeth Wistrich after Marius Petipa Music Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1877) Last performed by City Ballet of San Diego in May 2018 The Seasons The world premiere of Elizabeth Wistrich’s all-new ballet set to what Glazunov himself described as one of his favorite compositions. Choreography Elizabeth Wistrich (2025) Music Alexander Glazunov (1900) Visit: City Ballet's Swan Lake Act II City Ballet of San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Los Angeles Times calls Impro Theatre “Amazing! One of the funniest evenings in town, the troupe spins an entire play into comedy gold right before your eyes.” Starting with an audience suggestion and creating completely improvised, full-length plays in the styles of the world’s greatest writers, Impro Theatre a comic laugh out loud evening of theatre. They have performed all over the country. The dark and seedy underbelly of Los Angeles in the ‘40s and ‘50s is the setting for LA Noir UnScripted. Using such authors as Raymond Chandler and James M. Cain as inspiration, the ensemble embodies private dicks, femme fatales and a cadre of colorful characters. From the back alleys of Downtown to the manicured lawns of Beverly Hills, Impro Theatre delivers hard-hitting, completely improvised tales of seduction and murder. 'LA Noir Unscripted' will run February 3 & 4, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Tickets are $50 with discounts for students, military, and educators. Call 858-481-1055 Visit: Impro's LA Noir Unscripted at North Coast Repertory Theatre Impro Theater on Instagram and Facebook

Todd Blanche, a former personal lawyer for President Trump, is now acting Librarian of Congress. According to his public profile, Blanche has no experience working in libraries or archives.

De Leon.nox, a native of San Diego, is a creative force known for his focus on quality and passion in music. This highly anticipated event marks the release of his long-awaited album, "Toxic," which is set to exceed all expectations. De Leon has collaborated with notable names like OT Genasis, Lurusal, Wallie the Sensei, Siete Gang Yabbie, MyGuyMars, Westside Boogie, and Kamiyah, bringing a wealth of experience and deep passion to his craft. Join Us for the "Toxic" Album Release Party Date: Wednesday, February 21 from 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. Location: Soap Factory, Barrio Logan Instagram: @Deleon.nox @weareherenowcoalition

The NEA will no longer fund many arts programs that promote DEI or "gender ideology." The federal agency has cancelled grants for 2026 that have funded programs for underserved communities for more than 20 years.

Parkinson’s Association of San Diego Hosts Annual Step by Step 5K Walk and Health Fair on April 5 Creating a Path of Support and Resources for the Parkinson’s Community to Help Live Their Best Life Check-in starts at 7:30 a.m. with the event kicking off at 9 a.m., and ending at 11:30 a.m. PDT. Joining the Step by Step 5K Walk and Health Fair is a first step toward support and resources to help those affected by Parkinson’s live their best life. This year’s event unites more than 1,200 participants, offering connections, care and access to 70 health exhibitors. and free coffee and donuts. Dogs are also welcome to join the fun and will receive a special bandana for the walk. Every dollar raised for the Walk stays in San Diego County, directly supporting PASD’s mission to provide essential resources, education and support to thousands of local residents impacted by Parkinson’s disease—ensuring they receive the care and assistance they need. Sharp HealthCare is reinforcing its commitment to the Parkinson’s community and ensuring the event’s success as the title sponsor for the 2025 Walk. Participants can support the Walk in multiple ways, including: *Walking individually or with family *Joining or forming a team *Exploring exhibitor booths without walking *Making a donation to PASD, with the option to contribute in memory or in honor of a loved one *Sign up for the walk or donate to make a difference or by calling 858-215-2570. The registration donation is $50 per participant, $10 for youth ages 12-17, and free for children under 12. Donations are tax-deductible under IRS guidelines and include a Step by Step Walk T-shirt for adults and youths. For registration and fundraising details, call 858-215-2570. Visit: https://raceroster.com/events/2025/97165/fighting-parkinsons-step-by-step-5k Parkinson's Association San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

The 103rd annual Coronado Flower Show is set to take place, April 12-13, 2025. Organized by the Coronado Floral Association (CFA), this is the largest tented flower show in the U.S. and Coronado’s longest running tradition, which includes an array of events leading up to and throughout the two-day festival. As part of “Beyond the Tent,” an effort to engage and expand the event throughout the island, and the grand prequel to the show, the beloved Coronado Flower Show kicks off with its local Homefront Judging Competition, March 28-30, where Coronado residents will prep and primp their gardens, home fronts, and store fronts in hopes of winning the elusive blue ribbons. More than 100 volunteer judges will examine and award competitive ribbons to Coronado home fronts, apartment buildings, condominium complexes, churches, businesses, and school gardens. Another prelude to the event this year, the festival will host a Family Movie Night on the eve of the event weekend, Friday, April 11 in Spreckels Park, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. The main event, the Coronado Flower Show, is divided into five divisions – Horticulture, Design, Special Exhibits, Youth and Botanical Arts. The show has been a spring tradition since 1922 and is one of the largest tented flower shows in the U.S. Located at Spreckels Park, this two-day event includes landscape displays, a variety of floral competitions, educational lectures and demonstrations, live bandstand entertainment, food, a beer & wine garden with locally crafted beers, and shopping. Another special feature of the weekend is the Saturday night party, called the 1922 Club. The event includes food, drinks, and dancing all under the iconic tents of the Coronado Flower Show. The Association will also host its Annual Meeting “Feast & Fareway” on Sunday, March 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and will honor the traditions and people who built and grew the organization into the celebrated community staple that it is today. Visit: https://www.coronadoflowershow.com/ Coronado Flower Show on Instagram and Facebook

San Diego Italian Film Festival presents: "Winter Lemons" (I limoni d’inverno) - Caterina Carone, 2023 Thursday Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. Pietro is a distinguished 70-year-old retired literature professor who leads a solitary life. The many plants on his terrace are his sole concern, especially the lemon tree, even though it has not been bearing fruits since his wife’s death. Eleonora, 40, has recently moved with her husband Luca into the apartment facing Antonio’s. On a hot summer night, when Luca is away, Eleonora and Pietro meet while they water their plants. It is a magical encounter that, night after night, will turn into a friendship and bring them ever closer. In Italian with English subtitles. Visit: https://sdiff-monthly-series.eventive.org/schedule/675f38b295412662afe7fac6 SD Italian Film Festival on Instagram and Facebook

La Perla is a powerhouse Colombian trio of researchers, singers, and instrumentalists dedicated to preserving and evolving the musical heritage of the Caribbean. Formed in 2014 by Karen Forero, Giovanna Mogollón, and Diana Sanmiguel, they made history in 2015, becoming the first band from Bogotá to win first prize at the Festival de Gaitas de Ovejas, only the second time in its 30+ year history that the honor was awarded to women. Their song "Bruja"(2018) became an anthem for women across Latin America, featured in the Netflix series Siempre Bruja and embraced in social uprisings in Spain, Colombia, and Chile. Divina Jasso is a dynamic vocalist and multi-instrumentalist who has performed across a wide range of genres, from Latin jazz, soul, and R&B to reggae, hip-hop, and dub. In recent years, she has honed her skills in music production and live looping, crafting an intimate and immersive performance style. As the lead singer and frontwoman of San Diego-based reggae/dub-hop band Boostive for the past three years, she has commanded stages at major events and festivals, sharing the bill with Bonobo, Domi & JD Beck, Tokimonsta, RJD2, Slightly Stoopid, Thievery Corporation, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Don Carlos, Matisyahu, GZA, and more. DJ Strange Bouquets is an artist, musician, and the founder of Bad Vibes Good Friends, a San Diego-based label and collective that has fostered a thriving underground music and arts scene since 2016.