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PacArts new executive director talks about the 24th annual film festival and telling Asian stories.

Swinton plays a woman dying of cancer in Pedro Almodóvar's The Room Next Door. "A life spent considering how we're going to spend our end is not wasted time," Swinton says.

Treat your special someone to a unique 4-course dinner experience at Tahona, led by Executive Chef Adrian Villarreal. Dive into a curated selection of mezcal delights, making this Valentine's Day celebration a fusion of culinary excellence and mezcal-infused romance. This Valentine's Day, embark on a culinary journey in San Diego, where love and gastronomy converge. From French-inspired delights at Wormwood to the mezcal-infused romance at Tahona, these handpicked venues promise to create lasting memories for you and your loved one. Make your reservation early, as these sought-after spots are sure to fill up quickly for a night of love, laughter, and exquisite cuisine. Visit: tahonabar.com Instagram

The Bard’s birthday—his 460th!—is an exciting and festive occasion to celebrate his countless contributions to arts and culture around the world. This year’s event is unlike any other. Our theme is Henry 6: The Experience, and you don’t want to miss it. The festivities will include Shakespearean monologues and scenes performed by M.F.A. students from The Old Globe and University of San Diego Shiley Graduate Theatre Program, a fight choreography demonstration and workshop led by Ben Cole, a musical DJ battle between the house of York and the House of Lancaster, the H6 Foley workshop, and a crafts station for kids of all ages to enjoy. Plus, all attendees are invited to join in the “Happy Birthday” sing-along celebration with cupcakes. For more information visit: theoldglobe.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

The 13th San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF) Spring Showcase proudly announces the screening of "Smoking Tigers," a captivating drama directed by UC San Diego alum So Young Shelly Yo. This highly acclaimed film will be showcased at UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley on Friday, April 19, 2024, at 8 p.m. Director So Young Shelly Yo and actress Ji-young Yoo are scheduled to appear for a post-screening Q&A. "Smoking Tigers" follows the story of 16-year-old Hayoung as she navigates her parents' separation while reluctantly attending an SAT prep camp. The film is an exploration of the world of affluent Koreans, filled with house parties and romantic interests, offering a compelling reflection on identity and societal expectations. Presented in English and Korean with subtitles, the film received recognition at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival, winning awards for Best Performance (Ji-young Yoo) and Best Screenplay in the U.S. Narrative Feature category. Director So Young Shelly Yo, a distinguished UC San Diego alumna, brings her unique perspective and storytelling prowess to the screen in this award-winning debut. "Smoking Tigers" not only entertains but also provokes thought on themes of adolescence, family dynamics, and cultural identity. So Young Shelly Yo, a Korean American filmmaker, has received support from HBO, San Francisco Film Festival, Sloan, and others. Her feature film "Smoking Tigers" was the winner of Tribeca & AT&T's Untold Stories and received accolades, including Best Screenplay, Best Performance, and a special jury mention for the Nora Ephron Prize at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival. Don't miss this opportunity to experience "Smoking Tigers" at the 13th SDAFF Spring Showcase. Tickets for the screening are available for purchase online. For more information and to buy tickets, visit the SDAFF website. April 18-25, 2024 - Enjoy a week-long presentation of Asian cinema! https://sdaff.org/spring2024/schedule/ For ticketing info, full film details, and schedule, please visit sdaff.org or email boxoffice@pacarts.org. For group tickets, email community@sdaff.org. To learn more about Pac Arts membership, email membership@pacarts.org. Presented by the San Diego Asian Film Festival Pacific Arts Movement on Facebook / Instagram #SDAFFSpring2024

François Boucher: "Between Fact & Fantasy" Guest Speaker: Richard Rand, Associate Director of Collections, J. Paul Getty Museum The Timken Museum of Art's Lovers in a Park (1758) epitomizes the art of François Boucher, one of the most prolific and successful artists in eighteenth-century France. But what does the painting actually represent, and what would viewers at the time have made of it? Join Richard Rand for a fascinating evening exploring the complexities and contradictions of one of the Timken's most compelling works of art, painted at a key moment in European history. Richard Rand is the Associate Director for Collections at the J. Paul Getty Museum. Previously, he served as the Robert and Martha Berman Lipp Senior Curator of Paintings and Sculpture at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute. He is also a lecturer in art history in the Williams College/Clark Graduate Program in the History of Art. He has held curatorial appointments at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (1989-1992) and the Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College (1992-1997). This lecture and reception is taking place in conjunction with the Timken's extensive onsite conservation of François Boucher's Lovers in a Park - the Museum's first interactive conservation in public view. The innovative project is a collaboration between the Timken and the Balboa Art Conservation Center (BACC). Stay Connected with Timken Museum of Art! Facebook | Instagram | X

This year's festival highlights “Story Time,” to celebrate the art of short form storytelling. For thirteen years, the festival has elevated the visibility of independent films and filmmakers from across the country, showcasing stories about love, acceptance, family, strength, equality, friendship, loyalty, and more.

Some schools and international students in the U.S. worry about what's to come in the incoming Trump administration. Meanwhile, a new report finds more international students in the U.S. than ever.

In this talk, Ramírez will set forth an introduction to brown artistic practices that put neo-colonial and liberal reason in crisis. Furthermore, he seeks to think about the paradoxical relationship between contemporary art and indigeneity as a creative entanglement that reshapes the repertoires of art history and museum collections. Pablo José Ramírez is a curator and an author. He is a curator at the Hammer Museum and co-curated "Made in LA 2023: Acts of Living" together with Diana Nawi. He was the inaugural adjunct curator of "First Nations and Indigenous Art" at Tate Modern (2019-2023). Ramirez was a co-curator of the 19th Paiz Biennale: Transvisible and part of the curatorial team of the 58th Carnegie International. He is the co-founder of Infrasonica, a leading curatorial platform for non-Western sonic cultures. He holds an MA in Contemporary Art Theory from Goldsmiths University of London. Structural & Materials Engineering Building, SME 149, UC San Diego

From the organizers: A flood of generative AI (artificial intelligence) tools are transforming how we create words and images. Art and design—and other fields—are in upheaval due to apps like MidJourney, Dall-E, and others. Anyone with any level of experience or talent can now create high-quality images in seconds from a text prompt. Organized by independent curator Vallo Riberto, this panel will explore the questions - What is this technology, and what is it not? Is it really art? How does it impact careers, culture, aesthetics, ethics, and the law? How do we adapt? Join us for a panel discussion with digital art professionals: Memo Akten, PhD, Stephen Burns, Kaz Maslanka, and Larry Vogel. Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram