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Thursdays, May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26, 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Stained glass is unusual among the arts because of its direct relationship with light. When light passes through colored glass, different values, textures, and densities combine to form an extraordinary palette. Explore this magic by creating your own unique leaded stained-glass panel. In this 7-week course, you will learn from stained glass professional Lisa Maywood as you complete one or more 2-dimensional panels that will transform any room or space. The enrollment fee covers the cost of basic drawing materials, lead, solder, cement, and the use of the tools and machinery. Glass will be procured by each student on their own outside of class. Vintage Glassworks Studio (was Blue Dolphin Glass) is a great local source in San Diego. If you prefer your own supplies, please bring your own colored pencils and paper that is larger than 12″x12″ to the first class as you plan your project(s). It is also recommended that you bring your own safety gear (eye protection, dust mask, gloves). We have eye protection available if you do not have your own. There is no prerequisite for this class. Ages 18+ years welcome. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool funds accepted. • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates Visit: 7-Week Leaded Stained Glass San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Sunday, May 4, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. -OR- Thursday, May 15, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Bonjour! Welcome to our fragrant adventure! No experience necessary – just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm. Join us in crafting your very own signature scent under the guidance of our in-house French Perfume Designer, Jil Croquet. This workshop is an enjoyable three-hour session where you’ll dive into the art of perfume-making. From uncovering composition secrets to the sheer joy of smelling and blending scents, you’ll gain hands-on experience while learning the basics of fragrance design techniques. All the materials and tools you need are provided and included in the workshop fee. With a carefully curated selection of essential oils, we’ll explore this hidden world together. You’ll leave with your own personalized travel spray as a delightful keepsake of our aromatic journey. Come, let’s discover the captivating world of perfumery! This workshop is perfect for ages 14 and up, so grab a friend or come solo and let’s create some magic together! All materials and tools will be provided, and the cost of materials is included in the workshop fee. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool funds accepted. • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. Visit: Perfume Making San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Front Street Productions presents "Colores del Alma": A Celebration of Latin American Music featuring Vox Artis, Las Voces de San Diego, and the Ghukasyan String Orchestra, with guest musicians. They will be joined by the Chalice and Women's Choirs of the First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego under the direction of Music Director Tomás Acosta. Located near the UCSD Medical Center in Hillcrest, our gorgeous performance hall is located on the accessible campus of First UU Church of San Diego and has easy, free event parking. Don't miss this magical feast of music! Visit: https://www.firstuusandiego.org/front-street-productions.html

Coffee with Kafka and the UCSD German Studies Program present a free screening of "The Glory of Life," the award-winning film about the surprising love affair between the literary genius Franz Kafka and his last love, Dora Diamant, in the last year of his life. The film is open to the public and will be screened on the UCSD campus at the Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts at UCSD. "The Glory of Life" premiered in 2024 in Berlin and has been nominated for three national German Film Awards. An interactive discussion on the film will be held separately, on Sunday, May 18 at 2 p.m. in Pan's Garden. Reservations are required. Visit: http://www.coffeewithkafka.com/

SDSU's 53rd Annual Pow Pow will be held on April 12, 2025. The San Diego State University Pow Wow is a cultural and social event held annually to bring together the Native American community at SDSU. SDSU has the reputation of having one of the longest-running pow-wows run by a university in California. This event is open to the public and is a partnership between the Native Resource Center, the SDSU American Indian Studies Department, the Native American Student Alliance, and the American Indian Alumni Chapter of SDSU. Saturday, April 12, 2025 at SDSU Main Campus - REC Field 103 11 a.m. - Gourd Dance - Open Session Noon - Grand Entry 1 - 6 p.m. - Dance Exhibitions & Honorings 6 p.m. - Bird Singing 8 p.m. - Approximate End The pow wow includes dance contests, cultural displays, arts and craft booths, food vendors, and various informational booths. There will be a Master of Ceremonies and Arena Director who help run the event. The MC works with the Arena Director to keep the pow wow program organized and running smoothly. The SDSU pow wow kicks off with Kumeyaay Bird singers followed by the Gourd Dance and Grandy Entry which signals the official start of the festivities. Kumeyaay Bird Songs have been passed down through generations and are used in times of celebration or grief, to sing, dance, and share culture in the company of friends.Bird Songs are used in the place of a written history and record an oral history and way of life for Kumeyaay people. Through the use of animal metaphors and allegory, the songs are used to instruct and imprint collective teachings about practical things such as food, the environment and geography, as well as history, customs, and social/moral values. The Gourd Dance is a Kiowa Tribe ceremonial dance that honors warriors or veterans. Many of those that dance this style are veterans and the idea is to honor all warriors alive or fallen for their service. Most notable of the gourd dance is the use of either a gourd rattle or metallic salt shaker rattle and a red and blue wool blanket draped over the shoulders. Grand Entry is the official start of the pow wow and all dancers enter the arena. During the grand entry, the color guard brings in the Eagle Staff which is a symbol of American Indian Nations, the U.S flag, state and veterans flags are also represented. This is also a time when we introduce our honored Head Staff and other important guests.

Live and silent auctions of fine art donated by San Diego’s exceptional artists. At auction, a generous donation from The Niki Charitable Art Foundation, Nana Fontaine, a signed silkscreen by the late Niki de Saint Phalle. Festivities include auctioneer Eric Lehew, music, unique entertainment, appetizers and a hosted bar. Help us celebrate the Escondido Arts Partnership’s 30th year of bringing the arts community together. All proceeds benefit the Escondido Arts Partnership’s mission in providing a space for a variety of free exhibitions and arts programs. Visit: Panache Art Auction Fundraiser Niki Charitable Art Foundation-Archives on Instagram and Facebook

The pieces in “The Art of Autism: A Different Lens" are as wide-ranging as the autism spectrum itself.

It's SHOWTIME in May! Join us for one of San Diego's first productions of "Beetlejuice Jr," a frightfully fun, laugh-'til-you’re undead adventure packed with excitement, supernatural shenanigans, and a graveyard full of catchy tunes. This South Bay premiere will be held at the Laura R. Charles Theatre at Sweetwater High School on Friday May 2 through Sunday May 4. For more information, to purchase your tickets, or to learn more about Front Row Center's upcoming classes, workshops, and productions please visit www.frontrowcenter.live. Front Row Center is a San Diego non-profit theatre arts organization dedicated to providing high-quality equitable and accessible youth theatrical opportunities through exceptional educational programming, productions, and workshops, ensuring that all young performers - regardless of background, ability, or identity - can experience the transformative power of the performing arts. Visit www.frontrowcenter.live Front Row Center on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

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Join bassist Doug Walker & friends for a Nightcap at the Jazz Lounge! This new after-hours jazz series happens almost every Friday at 10:30 p.m., and features many musicians from San Diego’s incredibly talented jazz community. June 13: A collaborative jazz quartet featuring new original music from Victor Baker (guitar), Tobin Chodos (piano), Doug Walker (bass), and Kevin Higuchi (drums) Visit: Nightcap Series: Victor Baker, Tobin Chodos, Doug Walker, Kevin Higuchi The Jazz Lounge on Instagram and Facebook