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The punk rock star has produced several books that braid thoughts on her newest endeavors with memories and photographs of her lost lovers and friends. Bread of Angels is her most autobiographical.

The best writing comes from writing what you know, and based on Joel Rafael’s life experiences and over fifty years of making music, he has a deep well from which to draw. He has chronicled his life and the world around him with passionate songwriting rooted in the folk tradition. Joel began performing in showcases and small clubs around Southern California in the early 1970s. In 1981, he toured with Jesse Colin Young, and released his debut album, "Dharma Bums." Joel won Kerrville’s new folk award in 1995 and gained national airplay with the seminal Joel Rafael Band. He composed and performed all original music for the LA Theatre Works production of "The Grapes of Wrath" in 2002 and toured the southwest with Joan Baez in 2003. No influence is more obvious in his work than that of Woody Guthrie, with whom he shares five co-writes, and Joel has been a featured performer at the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival for all twenty-seven years. Rupert Wates is a London-born, award-winning songwriter who signed an exclusive publishing deal with Eaton Music in the late 1990s and has been writing full-time ever since. Since relocating to the United States in 2006, he has released eleven acclaimed full-length albums, earning airplay across the United States, Canada, Europe, Israel, and Australia. His work has inspired over fifty songwriting awards and more than twenty cover recordings by other artists, including two full tribute albums recorded in Nashville and Los Angeles. Performing an average of 120 shows a year across North America and Europe, Rupert continues to captivate audiences with his haunting, melodic brand of acoustic art-folk. General admission $25, Current SDFH members $20 Children 17 and under free Tickets will also be available at the door Joel Rafael on Youtube Rupert Wates on Facebook / Youtube

"Letras y Pintura" is a living celebration of youth power, where art becomes resistance, pride, and transformation. Join us for the opening reception on Saturday, June 7, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. as we honor the voices and visions of young people who are reclaiming their narratives, resisting injustice, and transforming culture through art. This exhibition highlights the courage and brilliance of emerging artists by featuring protest posters from the LMEC student walkout, graffiti-inspired artwork, and the youth-designed poster for the 55th Chicano Park Day. Remarks from LMEC walkout student leaders and artist spotlight Steven, and Baby1 - Music by DJ Wicho
 - Tacos and raspados In collaboration with La Maestra, LMEC, and King-Chávez Academy. RSVP! … Letras y Pintura es una celebración viva del poder juvenil, donde el arte se convierte en resistencia, orgullo y transformación. Acompáñanos en la recepción de apertura el viernes 7 de junio, de 1 p.m. a 4 p.m., para celebrar las voces y visiones de jóvenes que están reclamando sus narrativas, resistiendo la injusticia y transformando la cultura a través del arte. Con carteles de protesta de la caminata estudiantil de LMEC, arte inspirado en el grafiti y el cartel juvenil del 55 aniversario del Día del Parque Chicano, esta muestra destaca el valor y la brillantez de artistas emergentes. Palabras de líderes estudiantiles de la caminata de LMEC, artistas destacados Steven y Baby1 - Música por DJ Wicho - Tacos y raspados 
 En colaboración con La Maestra, LMEC y King-Chávez Academy. RSVP! Visit: chicanoparkmuseum.org/ Chicano Park Museum and Culture Center on Facebook / Instagram

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents “One’s Own Journey”. The water-based media exhibition runs June 1-28, 2025 at our Gallery in The Arts District Liberty Station. The free Opening Reception is Friday, June 6, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. with over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. Gallery hours: Weds-Sun, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Visit: https://www.sdws.org/shows.php?ID=24 San Diego Watercolor Society on Instagram and Facebook

A new court filing in the sexual assault case against former San Diego County supervisor Nathan Fletcher includes text messages that undermine the allegations made by Fletcher’s accuser. In other news, once again, Donald Trump and other politicians are making the threat of migrant crime a key election talking point, but research shows immigrants are actually less likely to commit crimes than native born Americans. Plus, parents of students at Pablo Tac School of the Arts in Oceanside say construction is a hazard for their children.

Join us for the inaugural KPBS San Diego Book Festival presented by the University of San Diego, Saturday, August 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees will enjoy panel discussions with award-winning authors, activities, live entertainment, exhibitors including local authors, independent booksellers, and more. Let’s bring our community closer together through the shared experience of reading and discussing great books! The festival is a FREE event for book lovers of all ages. What to expect: The announcement of the 2025 One Book, One San Diego selections! More than 40 award-winning authors will participate in interactive panel sessions and book signings. New featured authors will be announced each week! For the young and young at heart, check out the youth reading stage and exploration area with hands-on activities. Meet PBS Kids beloved friends Clifford the Big Red Dog, Curious George and Cat in the Hat! Additional highlights include bilingual programming, poetry readings, live music and entertainment, exhibitors, and food trucks. Truly something for everyone! The Finest Podcast Live: Fact, Fiction and Fantasy - Featuring authors Moses Ose Utomi and Emily Greenberg: Be a part of the audience for a live taping of The Finest, KPBS' new podcast about the people, art and movements redefining culture in San Diego. Go behind the scenes of how a podcast is made, and dive into a lively conversation on truth, identity, storytelling and creativity with local authors Emily Greenberg ("Alternative Facts") and Moses Ose Utomi ("Daughters of Oduma," "The Lies of the Ajungo"). From pop culture- and politics-inspired experimental fiction to YA fantasy rooted in West African mythology, their work explores how societies — both real and imagined — wrestle with truth and lies, facts and fictions and what it all means for the stories we tell. The agenda above is subject to change. Please subscribe to the email list for updates. Learn more and register at: https://sdbookfestival.eventbrite.com

This weekend in the arts: San Diego ballet teams up with Gilbert Castellanos; Robert Xavier Burden unveils “The Alien Painting”; Burn All Books and Scanners Archive screen indie films; "Empty Ride" at the Globe; Moxie Theatre launches a new playwriting festival; Daygo Eatz; plus live music picks and more.

Crank up the volume—Rock n’ Roll Camp for Girls San Diego is celebrating 10 years of empowering the next generation of girls and non-binary youth with its 10th annual GXRLS ROCK! Summer Camp, happening June 9–14, 2025. Campers will spend five days at Montgomery Middle School in Linda Vista learning instruments, writing songs, and forming bands, all leading up to a live performance of their original music at Music Box in Downtown San Diego on Saturday, June 14 at 11 a.m. Friends, family, and community members of all ages are invited to experience the energy and creativity of the campers at this exciting showcase. This year’s 10th Anniversary Camper Showcase promises to be a vibrant celebration of music, confidence, and community. With special touches planned in honor of the milestone, the event is a can’t-miss for families, music lovers, and champions of youth empowerment. Come join the celebration—tickets are on sale now! Rock n' Roll Camp for Girls San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Stephen Nakagawa, a former Washington Ballet dancer, will be the new director of dance programming. The announcement comes five days after the Kennedy Center's previous chief was dismissed.

SEGA revives a franchise that began in 1980s arcades with Shinobi: Art of Vengeance. From the developers of the gorgeous Streets of Rage 4, the new game bursts with striking animation and snappy action.