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Wapacheros is a dynamic SoCal Chicano trio hailing from San Diego, renowned for their distinctive “guitar-centric bordertown cumbia boogie” sound. The band features El Tio on drums, Ritchie on guitar, and Pedro on bass, each bringing their unique flair to the group’s vibrant performances. Their music seamlessly blends traditional cumbia rhythms with rock and roll, creating an infectious energy that resonates with diverse audiences. This fusion pays homage to their cultural roots while offering a fresh and modern twist on classic genres. Their engaging stage presence and unique sound have garnered them a dedicated following. Whether performing at intimate venues or larger festivals, Wapacheros consistently delivers high-energy shows that invite audiences to dance and celebrate the rich tapestry of Chicano culture.Wapacheros has graced numerous venues across San Diego, including notable performances at Winston’s in Ocean Beach and Hoppy Daze in Chula Vista. They have also collaborated with other local acts, such as Ventures a Go-Go, further enriching the city’s vibrant music scene. Experience the vibrant fusion of cumbia and rock with Wapacheros—a true embodiment of San Diego’s diverse musical landscape.Visit: https://artcenter.org/event/musica-en-la-plaza-wapacheros/Wapacheros on Instagram and Facebook

San Diego has named Paola Capó-García as its third Poet Laureate since the program began in 2020. A former journalist and educator, she aims to make poetry more accessible in the community.

In the '90s, the wall was a canvas for graffiti artists in Southeast San Diego. Last year, three childhood friends reunited to bring it back to life.

Rooted in African-American freedom struggles and Igbo cosmology, The Skeuomorph unfolds as a poetic meditation on technological agency and the myths we encode in our machines. At the center of the exhibition stands BLKBX (BB)—a sculptural object, a "smarter" speaker and a speculative AI entity trained on documents of African American and African Diasporic histories, biographies and philosophies of freedom. Through a multisensory installation featuring reimagined political speeches, archival fragments, and layered sonic environments, the exhibition invites visitors to consider how history reverberates in the present—shaping the voices we amplify, the ones we silence, and the futures we imagine.Co-sponsored by the Department of Visual Arts Visiting Speaker Series, this event includes panel discussion with Louis Chude-Sokei, Professor and George and Joyce Wein Chair of English and Director of the African American and Black Diaspora Studies Program at Boston University; in addition to recently publishing The Sound of Culture: Diaspora and Black Technopoetics (2015), Chude-Sokei collaborated with Berlin based electronic artists Mouse on Mars, with whom he produced the album Anarchic Artificial Intelligence (2021). Event moderated by Amy Alexander, Professor of Visual Arts and Gallery QI committee co-chair and Robert Twomey, Assistant Teaching Professor of Visual Arts and Committee Member of the Department of Visual Arts Visiting Speaker Series. Chude-Sokei and Mendi Obadike will participate via Zoom.Gallery QI on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s proposed budget cuts find an ally in the head of the municipal employees union. Plus, Encinitas residents want changes after a series of accidents at a roundabout on Coast Hwy 101. A local historian looks at San Diego’s Black queer history and the San Diego Zoo has a new baby koala. All that plus, a look at Sunday’s South Bay Zine Fest in Chula Vista.

This weekend in the arts: San Diego International Jewish Film Festival and San Diego Black Film Festival are coming up along with roller derby, Lunar New Year celebrations and places to go with your kids.

More than half of young adults feel anxious, angry and powerless over climate change, a recent survey found. But there are ways to help turn that distress around. Here's how to give them a try.

The San Diego Early Music Society is thrilled to welcome back Stile Antico for the performance of their program "Palestrina in the Eternal City." The wonderful twelve-piece vocal ensemble will celebrate both its 20th season and Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina’s 500th birthday. The program explores the music Palestrina would have sung at the Sistine Chapel, the changes in his style demanded by the Counter-Reformation, his tragic personal life, and his influence on his successors. The repertoire is sumptuous, including several of Palestrina’s most beloved and timeless motets, gems by other leading composers active in Rome. The concert will be held at St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church on April 5th at 7:30 p.m. Tickets and additional information are available on the society’s website.The San Diego Early Music Society was founded in 1981 to showcase music of the medieval, Baroque, and Renaissance periods. Every year, the Society brings in talent from across the globe to perform on period instruments in venues around the San Diego community. The San Diego Early Music Society can be contacted by phone at (619) 291-8246, by email at sdems@sdems.orgVisit: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/sdems/876/event/1393077Stile Antico on Instagram and Facebook

The Peninsula Faith Leaders are partnering for a pilgrimage on Good Friday, April 18 through Ocean Beach’s historic Church Row, with stops at local churches and other locations that reflect Jesus’ journey to the cross. Groups will leave St. Peter's every 15 min from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. or any time in this window as a solo participant. The 1-mile walk is mostly flat, and transportation from the final stop at Resurrection Church back to St. Peter’s will be available. All are invited and welcome to participate. Participating ministries include; Resurrection Ocean Beach, Sacred Heart of Ocean Beach, Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church, Submerge Church, Westminster Presbyterian Church, All Souls' Episcopal Church, OB One Church, and St. Peter’s-by-the-Sea Lutheran Church (the first stop). For more information please contact: 619-223-1633Visit: https://stpetersbythesea.org/

Adams Avenue Unplugged, Saturday, April 26, 2025Terry Reid to Headline Adams Avenue Unplugged will take place on Saturday, April 26, Noon to Midnight, along Adams Avenue, from University Heights through Normal Heights to Kensington. This exceptional music walkabout is free* and open to the public. Unplugged 2025 will feature 80 performances at 24 different venues including restaurants, bars, coffee houses, and the main stage located at the historic Normal Heights United Church. Adams Avenue businesses hope to treat musical aficionados and foodies to the rich neighborhood culture. This year’s headliner is Terry Reid ‘Superlungs’ as he’s affectionately known, is without doubt one of the greatest rock/soul voices Great Britian has ever produced or is indeed likely to. A Terry Reid concert should be a cherished memory for any self-respecting fan of the greats of British music. Terry turned down the front man’s job with Led Zeppelin, recommending his mate Robert Plant instead, a similar offer and rebuff to Deep Purple. Aretha Franklin’s stated that The Beatles, Rolling Stones and Terry Reid were the best England had to offer in 1968. He underwent two World Tours with The Rolling Stones, US tours with Cream, UK tours with Jethro Tull and Fleetwood Mac, The Isle of White Festival in 1969 and Glastonbury in 1970, played at Mick Jagger’s wedding, before soured record deals resulted in Terry leaving Britain for America nearly 40 years ago. Unplugged fans can catch their favorite artists while exploring the many local businesses along the Adams Avenue corridor. In addition to the numerous drinking and dining options along the avenue, attendees may also prefer the VIP craft beer garden located at the Normal Heights United Church next to the Main Stage (4650 Mansfield St). A $25 pre-sale beer and food ticket is available via the Unplugged website. Organizers encourage ridesharing and mass transit since Adams Avenue will be open to traffic. For the complete Unplugged line-up, schedule, VIP food & beer tickets and further information visit: https://www.adamsavenuebusiness.com/event-info/adams-avenue-unplugged/