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Our arts picks this weekend include: Swish Projects at the New Children's Museum, San Diego Dance Theater's Live Arts Fest, "Black Voices, Black Writers" and more.

I Walk San Diego is a local business offering walking tours and people walking services in San Diego's most popular areas. The Balboa Park Hidden Gems Tour was inspired by feedback from recent guests, who keep getting surprised by the beautiful Balboa Park. Most San Diegans have been to Balboa Park more than once, but many are unaware of the park's long and rich history, and all its nooks and crannies. This tour is a great way to get some fresh air, safely enjoy an outdoor event, and learn more about San Diego's history. Tour details: • Every tour has a maximum of only 8 guests, and a minimum of two. • The tour is about 2 hours long and covers approximately one mile on mostly flat pavement. Date | Everyday at 10 a.m. and noon Location | Plaza de Panama at Balboa Park Reserve your spot here! General admission is $30 per person. For more information, please visit iwalksandiego.com or call (619) 504-9474.

Comes see lion dance, dragon dance, kung fu performance, Chinese ethnic specialty food, red envelopes, and many more at Balboa Park. This is an event you won't want to miss out on, so many different activities and fun for all the family. Come see what it is all about and you won't be disappointed. Free Admission. RSVP NOW Dates: Saturday- Sunday, Feb. 19-20, 2022 Time: 11a.m.- 5p.m. Location: House of Pacific Relations International Cottages For more information on this event please visit HERE!

Grammy-nominated singer Adam Lambert will perform live at Balboa Theatre on Sunday, October 23 at 7 p.m. On the heels of a major Las Vegas engagement announcement, GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Adam Lambert will continue the Halloween excitement, bringing his spectacularly spooky extravaganza “The Witch Hunt” down the Southern California coast for a five-show limited run this October. More information here. Follow Adam Lambert on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Local organizations like the House of Turkey in Balboa Park are helping to raise funds for disaster relief in Turkey and Syria.

People across the nation are coming together to fight against violent hate crimes, including here in San Diego. A vigil protest against gun violence and white supremacy is being held Monday night at the Balboa Park fountain. Then, carbon capture, removing excess carbon dioxide emissions from the atmosphere, is essential to the latest climate report from the United Nations and is an essential element in California’s new climate roadmap released by the state Air Resources Board. Next, Chinese-American parents are divided in their reactions to remarks made last month by San Dieguito Union High School District Superintendent Dr. Cheryl James-Ward about Asian students. And, a major tool to help lower the number of accidental overdoses is the naloxone. But one place where access to the life-saving medicine is not available to everyone is in local jails. That soon could change. Next, the coastal cloud cover that we call May Grey and June gloom traditionally keeps spring and early summer temperatures comfortable in San Diego. But that natural air conditioner may be disappearing. Finally, for most people turning 21 is a reason to celebrate. But for 200,000 young people here in the U.S. turning 21 catapults them into a bizarre legal limbo.

Nicholas Said was the son of an African general who went on to become a hero in the American Civil War.

Opinions are mixed on whether it can help end racial and gender pay disparities or if it’s an invasion of privacy.

Emmy Award-Winning Spanish Guitar and Dance Spectacular! It’s one hot night as Benise, “The Prince of Spanish Guitar,” and his Emmy Award winning production come to town as part of his global tour. Armed with his Spanish guitar, Benise will take the audience on an unprecedented and epic adventure through Spanish Flamenco, Cuban Salsa, Brazilian Samba, Parisian Waltz, exotic drumming, and more! WHEN | Friday, January 6, 2023 TIME | 8 p.m. VENUE | Balboa Theatre ADMISSION | Purchase tickets here Prices ranging from $49-$296 SOCIALS: Roni Benise: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Balboa Theatre: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Sing your way into the season with joyful holiday favorites. A fun-filled sing-along with orchestra and choir, and a wonderful way to celebrate the holidays with those you love! "Jingle Bells", "Deck the Halls", "I’ll be Home for Christmas", "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer", "White Christmas", "Silent Night", "Ding Dong Merrily on High", and many more, will ring through the theatre as orchestra, choir and audience join forces in a delightful afternoon to celebrate the holidays. A festive event for the entire family! With Emmy-nominated conductor Charles Fernandez, the Sound of Christmas Chamber Players and Choir, and narrator Sheelagh Cullen. When | Sunday, December 18, 2022 Time | 2:30 p.m. Venue | Balboa Theatre Admission | Tickets can be purchased here - Prices ranging from $50-$523 Socials: Balboa Theatre: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram