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White House actions to pause refugee resettlement and funds to NGOs have stranded hundreds of organizations and thousands of refugees legally on U.S. soil.

Third Sunday Craft is a monthly gathering of creative writers that fosters support, inspiration, and community. More than craft classes, Third Sunday Craft will help you construct and sustain a writing practice. New focus topics for each session will challenge writers to explore and expand their craft. Generative writing prompts will encourage you to grow and learn in exciting new ways. Sharing your work within a safe, supportive community will help you discover and strengthen your voice. Finally, with the goal of fostering supportive accountability, each session will conclude with a writer’s intentions for the month. Come check out Third Sunday Craft! For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Oceanside Theatre Company Presents "Blitzen’s Ball, A Holiday Variety Show" featuring singing, dancing, storytelling, a lip sync battle, an ugly sweater contest, audience participation and more. Holiday song highlights include: “The Christmas Song,” “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve,” and “O Holy Night.” Directed by Kevin “Blax” Burroughs. Performances by Mikaela Rae Macias, Kylie Young, Andrea Petsinger, Montse Cabrera, E.Y. Washington & Kevin "Blax" Burroughs. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

DISCO RIOT presents: Queer Mvmnt Fest 2024 June 9-15, 2024 Multiple venues: City Heights Performance Annex, Mingei International Museum and CEART Tijuana, MX From the organizers: DISCO RIOT presents San Diego’s only queer-focused movement-arts festival, Queer Mvmnt Fest. Now in its third year under the direction of Lead Artists Desiree Cuizon and Trystan Merrick, the festival empowers and showcases 2SLGBTQ+ artists through performances, workshops, panel discussions, and a film screening. The wide variety of free programming offers queer focused spaces as well as offerings for the general public. This year, as a part of San Diego/Tijuana World Design Capital 2024, Queer Mvmnt Fest is partnering with Tijuana based artists to amplify collaborative possibilities for queer artists in our region. In-person events feature performances and workshops from local and visiting artists: Adam Shay, Alejandro Bastien-Olvera Alyah Baker, Amber St. James, Amelia Rose Estrada & Gabriel Mata, Annalise carrillo constantz & Melí gómez, Christina Madueño-Delgado, Chrysalis Dance Crew, Era James Molina, Esteban Rosales & Avery Polster, Jade Prime, Jenna Wu-Cardona, Lavina Rich, Rebecca Lee, Riy Mutakabbir, Sam Arrow, and Shannon Yu. Workshops are held at City Heights Performance Annex, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego Downtown, and ConnectArte (Tijuana, Mx). Performance venues include City Heights Performance Annex, Mingei International Museum, and Centro Estatal de las Artes (CEART). The Film Screening includes selections of movement-based films from around the world. Chosen from more than 500 submissions, the films will screen at City Heights Performance Annex and online. Audience members will have the opportunity to vote for film awards and winners will be announced on the last day of the festival. All Queer Mvmnt Fest events are free! Pre-registration / RSVP highly recommended as audience/participant capacity is limited. Learn more and RSVP here. About DISCO RIOT Our mission is to grow social consciousness and connection through collaborative, thought-provoking movement-based art in San Diego. We are in our 6th season of (r)evolutionary programming for local and visiting artists in meaningful ways for the community. Related links: Event schedule and registration Disco Riot: website | Instagram | Facebook

London born Gregory Page is an eclectic, prolific, genre-bending, award-winning international performing songwriter, balladeer, recording artist, film maker, art activist, music producer and published poet. This artist has an extensive worldwide tour history having performed in a wide range of iconic venues such as London’s 02 Arena, headlining the Main Hall Paradiso Amsterdam and international music festivals including the Woodford Music Festival in Australia and the Woody Guthrie Festival in the US.His music has appeared in film and television soundtracks from Showtime to Dutch National television. With endearing stage presence, evocative lyrics, stunning fingerstyle guitar work and unforgettable voice, Gregory Page seamlessly draws from imagination and experience transcending traditions of folk, Celtic, American Roots, Jazz, ragtime, blues, swing and French Romanticism into his own signature musical idiom. Come experience the warmth, wit, wonder and epiphany of Page on the Stage in the comfortable Vision Concert Hall. For more information visit: visioncsl.org

The Trump administration says it has already arrested thousands of immigrants in the U.S. without legal status. Officials say some have committed heinous crimes, but many don't have criminal records.

As the election approaches, San Diego Unified School District created the SD Unified for Democracy project to promote civic discussion and engagement.

Broadway legend Audra McDonald will perform with the San Diego Symphony this weekend. She sat down with Midday Edition to talk about curating the program and her theater journey.

Improv at the Brooks presents the "Amazing Incredible Tales," a fully improvised, HIGHLY interactive live superhero comic book made up on the spot based on audience suggestions from start to finish. This event is the Southern California premiere of this type of improv form that should not be missed! Get tickets online Box Office boxoffice@oceansidetheatre.org

TOKiMONSTA has had her share of life challenges, including being unable to speak or comprehend music, and the death of a friend. Her new album, Eternal Reverie, pays homage to friend, Regina Biondo.