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50 Shades of Gay Takes On The 80s is a high-energy variety show blending stand-up comedy, drag performances, live music, parodies and interactive audience participation to celebrate the pop culture, synth-pop, and neon fashion of the 1980s. Starring Ike Avelli, Tym Moss and Foxxy Jones Audiences are encouraged to dress in 1980s attire, such as shoulder pads and neon! San Diego International Fringe Festival on Facebook / Instagram

The Freedom Table Brings Chef-Led Experience to San Marcos for Juneteenth Presented by Couples Unfiltered Podcast Hosts, Lionel and Natalie Saulsberry Event Promises to Celebrate and Honor History This Juneteenth, an elevated culinary experience is bringing together culture, cuisine, and community for an unforgettable evening with impact. The Freedom Table: A Juneteenth Culinary Experience will take place on June 19, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the TERI Campus of Life in San Marcos. Hosted by Natalie and Lionel Saulsberry of the Couples Unfiltered podcast, The Freedom Table will be a celebration of education, reflection and cultural appreciation honoring the history and significance of Juneteenth. Proceeds from the event directly benefit Achievement in Motion (AIM), supporting youth-focused programs that provide access, resources, and long-term opportunities within the community. “This is not a typical fundraiser or dinner event,” said organizers. “The Freedom Table is about creating space—for culture, for storytelling, and for community—while supporting meaningful work that extends far beyond the table.” The chef-led event will feature a collective of highly skilled culinary talent, including: Event Culinary Director Alex Carballo, a partner of Grand Restaurant Group and regenerative-minded chef whose work spans Stone Brewing World Bistro, Fox Point Farms, Nomada, and beyond. Known for building thoughtful, ingredient-driven menus rooted in sustainability, culture, and craft, Carballo brings a cohesive and intentional approach to the evening’s culinary experience. Chef David Lay Jr., brings plant-based, globally inspired cuisine, drawing bold influence from African and Middle Eastern flavors. Currently leading the kitchen at Kettle on Coast in Oceanside, Lay is recognized for his technique-driven cooking and layered flavor storytelling. Chef Cameron Dixon, Chef de Cuisine at VUE at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, contributes a coastal California perspective with Baja-inspired cuisine and a strong emphasis on community and collaboration, reflected in his “Chef & Friends” series. Chef MaryAnn Green adds a dynamic and expressive culinary voice, known for blending creativity, comfort, and refined technique into dishes that feel both grounded and elevated. Chef Khine Moore is Chef de Cuisine at Juniper & Ivy and The Crack Shack, and founder of Mise en Block. Moore’s work bridges culinary culture, design, and innovation, pushing boundaries while building legacy-driven creative expression. Chef Shellie Robinson, Executive Chef of California English in Sorrento Valley and 2026 San Diego Magazine “Best Chef” nominee, is known for elevated California-English cuisine that blends bold flavor, creativity, and a warm, high-touch dining experience. The evening begins with a cocktail hour on TERI’s Old Oak Grove, where guests can explore a curated art installation and engage in conversation under the historic oak trees of the Twin Oaks Valley. From there, attendees will move through intimate, indoor gallery spaces before gathering on TERI’s Brickyard Terrace for an outdoor seated dining experience. Live entertainment will unfold throughout the evening, creating a layered and intentional guest experience. Tickets for The Freedom Table include a tasting menu, cocktail hour with a hosted bar, outdoor seated dinner, live entertainment, curated art installations, and complimentary parking. The event is intentionally limited to preserve an intimate, high-quality experience. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://events.humanitix.com/the-freedom-table About Juneteenth San Marcos: Juneteenth San Marcos began in 2022 as an intimate, impromptu gathering hosted by Natalie and Lionel Saulsberry in their driveway—created in response to growing community curiosity around Juneteenth and a desire to foster education, inclusion, and open dialogue. What started as a small, intentional space for conversation quickly evolved into a meaningful annual tradition. By 2024, the Saulsberrys were honored with the official Juneteenth proclamation for the City of San Marcos, recognizing the impact and importance of their work in the community. In 2025, the celebration expanded into a public, festival-style event at California State University, San Marcos, welcoming a broader audience and supporting nonprofit partners through ticketed experiences. In 2026, this evolution continues with The Freedom Table, a curated culinary and storytelling experience. Learn more at couplesunfiltered.com/Juneteenth. About Couples Unfiltered" Couples Unfiltered is a media and experiential platform founded by Natalie and Lionel Saulsberry, producing culturally grounded conversations and curated events that foster connection, community, and meaningful engagement. Through candid, in-depth conversations, their podcast features couples who have navigated significant life challenges—offering honest insight into resilience, healing, and the work required to sustain meaningful relationships. Rooted in the hosts’ own journeys, Couples Unfiltered is built on empathy, authenticity, and shared human experience. Their conversations go beyond surface-level storytelling, creating space for vulnerability, growth, and connection while providing listeners with perspective, hope, and practical wisdom. Formore information, visit couplesunfiltered.com.

On Thursday, June 4, Adjoin is partnering with The Hyangle Art Gallery to host the Canvas + Cuisine for a Cause event in Downtown San Diego aimed at raising money and awareness for the issues facing the veteran and disability communities. Experience bold, abstract expressionist works by local artist Stephen Williams while enjoying complimentary wine, beer, and curated bites. Explore the collection, connection with community, and participate in a silent auction, with proceeds directly supporting Adjoin’s mission to serve veterans and individuals with disabilities. Adjoin is bringing together the community through canvas and cuisine at the stunning Hyangle Art Gallery in downtown San Diego. Join us for a night of visual storytelling, generous giving, and refined flavors, where every bite and brushstroke contributes to a greater cause. Local artist, Stephen Williams, was one of the first artists to collaborate with Adjoin and lead a mindfulness art workshop for artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities that infused journaling, breathwork, and abstract art expression. Each artist learned valuable tools to expand their creativity, connect physical art with mental health, and build confidence to create without expectations. As a professional abstract painter, certified art therapy practitioner, community leader, and owner of The Hyangle Art Gallery in Downtown San Diego, Williams often donates his time and resources to make art accessible to the public through local nonprofits. Adjoin and Stephen Williams are continuing to share the meaningful impact art has on people with disabilities as a means of communication and expression by hosting an elevated evening of fun and philanthropy. This event will highlight the successes of Stephen’s art workshop at Adjoin, Adjoin’s broader impacts in the community, and the growing art culture in San Diego. Adjoin on Facebook / Instagram

Join us at The Nat in Balboa Park for our KPBS Producers Club June mixer. Enjoy a casual reception in the Atrium, mingle with fellow PC members, and take an optional behind-the-scenes tour of the museum’s new state-of-the-art Paleontology Center. The paleo collection contains more than 1.5 million fossils, many of them found on construction sites right here in Southern California. While at The Nat, you’ll also have a chance to see their newest exhibitions, Amazement in the Basement and Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea. Your registration includes a reception with small bites and drinks. There is no cost to attend. Space is limited and RSVP is required. P.S. Paid parking enforcement ends at 6 PM.

May 14, 2026 - May 23, 2026 Location: Old Poway Park Box Car Lot “I went to See Shakespeare and a Fight Broke Out.” Experience the Bard’s most visceral scenes, from the battlefield stakes of "Henry V" and the fiery tensions of "Romeo and Juliet" to the sharp-tongued duels of "Much Ado About Nothing." Witness the combative courtship of "The Taming of the Shrew" and the entangled rivalries of "A Midsummer Night’s Dream." Immediate, unfiltered, and wildly entertaining—where live swordplay is as sharp as the classic wit. Poway Shakespeare, a new professional theatre company, debuts this thrilling collection in its own dedicated venue at Old Poway Park. About The San Diego International FRINGE Festival: View the schedule of events Subscribe to Fringe News Download our App San Diego International Fringe Festival on Facebook / Instagram

An evening of music created entirely in the moment by pianist, composer, and improviser Boris Acosta-Jaramillo and his ensemble — spontaneous, alive, and shaped by the energy of the room. Drawing from groove, texture, and atmosphere, the Boris Acosta-Jaramillo Ensemble moves fluidly through sound worlds that are at once visceral and contemplative, familiar and uncharted. The performance will be accompanied by live visual art by Mochilla — the acclaimed Los Angeles-based production company — who will create an immersive, interactive visual experience responding to the music as it unfolds on stage. Performing: Boris Acosta-Jaramillo — piano, Fender Rhodes & keyboards | Wilfrido Terrazas — flutes | Anthony Burr — clarinets | David Aguila — trumpet & electronics | Alex Noice — electric guitar | Ted Taforo — saxophones | Rob Thorsen — double bass | Tyler Kreutel — drums | Allan Phillips — percussion | Guy LaBorde — electronics Free admission. All are welcome. Boris Acosta-Jaramillo on Instagram

Back after winning Audience Choice at San Diego Fringe 2024, “Rhythm Delivered” by DrumatiX is a wildly inventive, nonverbal explosion of rhythm, movement, humor, and surprise. Tap dance, body percussion, and found-object drumming transform buckets, barrels, boxes, tech gadgets, and everyday items into a thrilling live a cappella orchestra. As mysterious boxes are opened, performers uncover hidden objects, unexpected rhythms, and one surprise after another. Athletic, playful, and bursting with audience interaction, the show builds a shared pulse in real time. Accessible across ages and cultures, this award-winning hit invites you to clap, laugh, respond, and jump into rhythm. San Diego International Fringe Festival on Facebook / Instagram

"BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions" is adapted from a video art installation by Kahlil Joseph. The work is presented as a cinematic experience structured to resemble the sonic qualities of a record album. It combines fictional and historical elements in an immersive format that features fictionalized portrayals of W. E. B. Du Bois and Marcus Garvey, alongside appearances by artists, musicians, members of Joseph's family, and material drawn from Twitter chats, collectively forming a vision centered on Black consciousness. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with Kahlil Joseph (Director), Onye Anyanwu (Producer), King Britt (Prof. of Music), and Brian Cross (Prof. of Visual Arts), 6:30 - 8 p.m. Co-Presented by the Department of Visual Arts and IDEAS at UC San Diego.

"Hail Mary, None of the Grace," fresh from a 26 performance run at Edinburgh Fringe, will be at San Diego Fringe starting Friday, May 15, 2026 at 6 p.m. at the No Limits Space! Chris Sparkle, Ed Fringe Reviewer....., "a story full of honesty, sincerity, and surprises." Mary Kennedy, yes one of those Kennedys, third cousins twice removed; all of the tragedy, none of the money, stars in and wrote "Hail Mary, None of the Grace." But, no Irish Catholic story is complete without a mention of a good Irish funeral! Join Mary as she lays her mother to rest. Through her mother’s dying, Mary learned how to live. Hail Mary, None of the Grace is a roller coaster of awakenings for Kennedy, which has created the woman she is today. Mary Kennedy is best known for her recurring character New Fiona on the show SHAMELESS, starring William H. Macy and Emmy Rossum. Kennedy was also inducted into the Shameless Hall of Shame for the final season for her portrayal of New Fiona. SHAMELESS was on Showtime for 11 seasons and now streams on Netflix. "Hail Mary, None of the Grace," was one of four shows named, Best of the Fest for Whitefire Theatre's Solofest 2026 in Los Angeles at the Whitefire Theatre. "Hail Mary, None of the Grace," Directed by Charlene Ward opens at San Diego Fringe at the No Limits - Lincoln Park space on Friday, May 15-Thursday May 21, 2026. This show will also be at Baja Fringe for an international performance ONE NIGHT ONLY, Saturday, May 23, 2026. For tickets and more information: https://sdfringe.org/performances/hail-mary-none-of-the-grace/ San Diego International Fringe Festival on Facebook / Instagram

A chef-led dining experience honoring culture, craft, and community through food, art, and shared purpose. An intentional evening of chef-led coursed dining, live culinary execution, curated art, and conversation—curated by Natalie and Lionel Saulsberry. Date + Time: Friday, June 19, 2026 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Location: TERI Campus of Life, San Marcos You’re invited to The Freedom Table, an elevated Juneteenth experience where culture, cuisine, and purpose converge. The evening begins with a 4 p.m. cocktail hour in Old Oak Grove, set among curated art and conversation. Guests will move between two intimate indoor gallery spaces just off the deck before transitioning to Brickyard Terrace for an outdoor, chef-led dinner shaped by a collective of high-level chefs, each bringing refined technique, distinct perspective, and seasonal ingredients to the table. This is not a casual dinner. It’s precision, craft, and intention on every plate. Live music returns to Old Oak Grove as the evening unfolds, alongside immersive art and a thoughtfully curated room of guests who value culture, community, and impact. Hosted by Natalie and Lionel Saulsberry, The Freedom Table supports Achievement in Motion, extending the impact well beyond the table. TERI Campus of Life on Facebook / Instagram