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Use Discount Code: SINGKPBS to save $5 off advance tickets purchased before June 7! A celebration of LGBTQ+ experience, "Sing Out! Loud and Proud" will take place at the gorgeous new Performing and Visual Arts Center at Grossmont College on Friday, June 7 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 8 at 4 p.m. Featuring iconic musical numbers from Broadway and pop hits which emphasize that love is universal, "Sing Out! Loud and Proud" is not just a celebration of diverse identities; it's a powerful affirmation of shared strength in the face of adversity. The performance promises to be a vibrant tapestry of life, love, and a testament to the resilience, joy, and multifaceted nature and journeys of LGBTQ+ experiences. Encore Vocal Ensemble is San Diego’s go-to choral group for quality, entertaining performances of musical theatre at a great value. Through mainstage and community performances, and a robust schedule of master classes, Encore members share their love of live performance with the San Diego region while expanding their capabilities as performers. Led by acclaimed Music Director Tim McKnight, Encore is recognized for its professional quality of performances and brings together a talented group of more than 50 singers, dancers, and actors who are looking to further improve their musicianship and give back to the community. Encore creates a safe space for singers of all backgrounds where diversity is celebrated and members support one another above all else.

Experience the season with an enchanting afternoon of classical guitar. From delicate melodies to vibrant rhythms, this performance by Hugo Nogueira will blow you away. About Hugo Nogueira: Hugo Nogueira won the 2011 American Guitar Society competition in Los Angeles, California. After attending three prestigious conservatories in Brazil (and studying with one of the most renowned Brazilian guitar pedagogues, Henrique Pinto), he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Composition in 2007 and a teaching credential in 2010. Hugo continued his studies earning his Master’s Degree in Guitar Performance at Azusa Pacific University. Additionally, he has had masterclasses with world class guitarists such as Ana Vidovic, Jason Vieaux, Scott Tennant, and Marc Teicholz. Hugo has also participated at guitar festivals such as La Guitarra in San Luis Obispo, Sierra Nevada Guitar Festival, and New Mexico Guitar Festival. In 2012, Hugo Nogueira performed and gave masterclasses at Cal State San Bernardino and University of Redlands. Awarded an assistantship in the fall of 2013, Hugo began to work on his Doctorate in Classical Guitar Performance at UNLV with the internationally acclaimed concert guitarist, Ricardo Cobo. In 2014 and 2015, Hugo was invited to be part of the guitar competition committee at the Clark County School District, Las Vegas Academy of Arts, and Junior festival in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the last few years, Hugo has been performing in different states across the U.S such as California, Wyoming, Nevada, New Mexico, Florida, Ohio, Washington DC, and Michigan. In May 2017, Hugo Nogueira graduated with a Doctor of Musical Arts. In 2018, Dr. Nogueira was invited by the South Bay MTAC (Music Teachers' Association of California) to give a lecture-recital about the Spanish composer, Francisco Tárrega. In following years, Dr. Nogueira performed with in Panamá, Portugal, Brazil, England, USA and Norway. Dr. Nogueira is currently teaching classical guitar at Los Angeles Pierce College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College in Southern California.

Tanya Aguiñiga is the 2024 Longenecker-Roth Artist in Residence at the Department of Visual Arts, UC San Diego. Tanya Aguiñiga was born in 1978 in San Diego, California, and raised in Tijuana, Mexico. An artist and craftsperson, Aguiñiga works with traditional craft materials like natural fibers and collaborates with other artists and activists to create sculptures, installations, performances, and community-based art projects. Drawing on her upbringing as a binational citizen, who crossed the border daily from Tijuana to San Diego for school, Aguiñiga’s work speaks of the artist’s experience of her divided identity and aspires to tell the larger and often invisible stories of the transnational community. She founded AMBOS (Art Made Between Opposite Sides), an ongoing series of projects that provides a platform for binational artists. She was recently awarded the Latinx Art Forum: Latinx Artist Fellowship (2022), Heinz Award (2021), and an Americans for the Arts Johnson Fellowship for Artists Transforming Communities (2018). Her work is in the collection of the Hammer Museum, LACMA, Smithsonian’s Cooper Hewitt and Renwick Museums, and the Museum of Art and Design among others. Visit: https://visarts.ucsd.edu/news-events/20241101_tanyaaguiniga.html Tanya Aguiñiga on Instagram and Facebook

SeaWorld San Diego is celebrating Lunar New Year over two weekends from February 1 through February 9 as the sights, sounds and aromas of Asia come alive during a one-of-a-kind festival that’s fit for the whole family. The event is included with park admission and features cultural entertainment, authentic food & beverage options and festive décor. Pass Members can enjoy all the Lunar New Year celebration has to offer with unlimited visits allowing them to attend both weekends for free to enjoy all the festivities. Dates: Feb. 1-2 and Feb. 8-9, 2025 The Lunar New Year Festival Stage will include special presentations and cultural performances from the local community, including: ALL- NEW Slithering Snakes – Celebrate the Year of the Snake with a special one-day presentation on Saturday, Feb. 1! Guests will get an up-close look at fascinating snakes, including a Burmese python, boa, rattlesnake, king snake and more. Learn what makes these incredible reptiles unique in the animal kingdom. Taiko Drumming – Experience the captivating energy of traditional Japanese drumming with La Jolla Taiko. This talented group blends classical taiko rhythms with global and contemporary influences, creating a mesmerizing performance where heritage meets innovation. Lion Dancers - Visitors will be immersed in the vibrant tradition of lion and dragon dancing during a colorful and high-energy spectacle from Three Treasures Cultural Arts Society bringing the spirit of the Lunar New Year to life. During these high-energy performances by local community groups, lucky red envelopes will be handed out, each containing a special surprise or saying to symbolize good wishes and luck for the year ahead. Delicious, Asian-inspired food and beverage options will also be available to celebrate. Guests can enjoy beef chow mein, pork belly bao, kimchi fried rice, wonton soup, vegetable spring rolls, mango pudding, green tea mochi ice cream and more! Drink options include Lucky Dragon Punch with strawberry popping boba, Tsing Tao Beer and an Orange Blossum cocktail. For a limited time, guests can enjoy up to 40% off tickets and up to 20% off Annual Passes. Guests can also enjoy all-year access with a 2025 Fun Card, paying less than a single day’s admission. Annual Pass Members get unlimited visits, exclusive event access and no blockout dates. In Spring 2025, Pass Members will also have the first opportunity to experience SeaWorld’s exciting new exhibit, "Jewels of the Sea: The Jellyfish Experience," an immersive and interactive aquarium. For more information, park hours and to purchase tickets, visit www.seaworldsandiego.com. Follow SeaWorld on Facebook and Instagram for the latest park details and information.

Escondido Choral Arts presents The Center Chorale, combined with full symphony orchestra, guests Pacific Coast Chorale, and soloists, will perform Ode to Joy, from Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony in celebration of the Two Hundredth Anniversary of this great work. "This kiss is for the whole world" translated from the Ninth, moves us today as we listen to the interplay between the instruments and the chorus. Also programmed will be works by Vivaldi, Bach, Mozart, and Faure, some of your Great Composers throughout history. Conductor John Nettles, Guest Conductor Diego Guerra, and soloists Caroline Nelms, Maria Caughey, and DeAndre Simmons will be performing in the beautiful California Center for the Arts, Escondido's Center Theater.

The four were part of a group known as the "Hong Kong 47," and were rounded up for taking part in an unofficial primary poll in 2020 that drew more than 600,000 people.

Join Mingei Curators Emily G. Hanna and Guusje Sanders for an insightful exploration of Blue Gold: The Art and Science of Indigo. During this walkthrough, the Curators will discuss the themes, historical context, craft techniques, and significance of the works within the exhibition. This event will take place on the Exhibitions Level. Limited seating available throughout the gallery. Visit: https://47676.blackbaudhosting.com/47676/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=ed6aba8f-8212-4c27-b638-0d72da372b45 Mingei International Museum on Instagram and Facebook

Comedian Mike Birbiglia says he absorbed a lot of lessons from his parents – whether he realized it or not as a kid. From his mom's ability to talk to everyone, to his dad's drive and ambition.

The city’s San Diegans Together Tackling Homelessness initiative has raised only $1.3 million of its $370 million goal for 2024.

For 20 years, teens from around the country have come to Washington, D.C. to compete in the national Poetry Out Loud finals.