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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a Tequila & Cheese Pairing Class at Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina’s Agave Bar & Grill. Explore the art of tequila and cheese pairing through an exclusive experience featuring Flecha Azul Tequila’s three distinct expressions – Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo – expertly matched with fine American-made cheeses curated by renowned cheesemonger Jenny Eastwood of Smallgoods Cheese Shop & Cafe. Pairing highlights include: Blanco Tequila with a buttery Brie selection and rich cow’s milk Clothbound Cheddar, Reposado Tequila with spicy peppercorn-infused cheese and tangy fresh goat chèvre, and Anejo Tequila with a selection of sweet, aged cow’s milk Gouda and a distinctive sheep milk Alpine cheese. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina on Facebook / Instagram

Soak in the gentle sea breeze as Sally’s Seaside Sounds brings acoustic performances to the marina. Your coastal escape starting, Wednesday July 16 - Sunday, August 31. Enjoy acoustic sets every week, all summer long! Wednesdays | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Ease into the evening with mellow acoustic tunes during our Sunset Salute. As the sun dips below the horizon, enjoy half-off desserts and specialty tequila cocktails, courtesy of El Cristiano Tequila Sundays | 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Breathe life into your weekend with a laid-back brunch set to live acoustic sounds. Perfect for lingering over your mimosa or savoring a new rum creation from Kuleana Rum. LINEUP: July Schedule July 16 Wednesday - 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Kahlil Nash July 20 Sunday - 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Emmy Jones July 23 Wednesday - 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Kahlil Nash July 27 Sunday - 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Emmy Jones July 30 Wednesday - 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Kahlil Nash August Schedule August 3 Sunday - 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Kahlil Nash August 6 Wednesday - 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Kahlil Nash August 10 Sunday - 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Kahlil Nash August 13 Wednesday - 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Kahlil Nash August 17 Sunday - 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Kahlil Nash August 20 Wednesday - 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Emmy Jones August 24 Sunday - 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Emmy Jones August 27 Wednesday - 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Emmy Jones August 31 Sunday - 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Emmy Jones Follow the Artists Kahlil Nash - @kahlilnash Emmy Jones Music - @emmyjonesmusic Visit: https://www.sallyssandiego.com/happenings/sallys-seaside-sounds Sally's Waterfront Dining on Facebook / Instagram

Since Trump abruptly ousted Kennedy Center leadership and became its board chair, artists have canceled shows and subscription sales are down.

DISCO RIOT proudly presents San Diego’s only queer-focused movement-arts festival: Queer Mvmnt Fest. Curated and directed by DISCO RIOT Producing Artists Martin Anthony Dorado, Alyssa Rose, Desiree Cuizon, and Trystan Merrick, this dynamic festival features a vibrant mix of performances, workshops, dance socials, and movement-based short films. Designed to create space for queer-centered expression while remaining open to the broader public, Queer Mvmnt Fest actively addresses inequity through an intersectional lens by centering the work of 2SLGBTQIA+, BIPOC and disabled artists. Featured artists include hamsa fae, Joshua D. Estrada-Romero, Bruce McCormick, GEOMETRY Dance Company, Robert Taylor, Bernard Brown, Victor De La Fuente, Shannon Yu 余香儒, Esmée van Loon, Esther K. Liew, Domenico Pontoriero, Casey Hall-Landers, Surf Ford, Meesh Herd, Hadi Moussally, Leucas Loves, Eric Geiger, Antonis Christodoulou, and many more. Film screenings, showcasing work from artists around the world, will take place at the Digital Gym CINEMA at Park & Market. Audience members will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite films, with award winners announced on the final day of the festival. Community-centered dance socials will be held during the week at The Loft at UCSD and El Flow Dance Studio in Miramar. The public is invited to take free workshops at the San Diego City College Dance Studios on Saturday and Sunday. The festival’s mainstage performance will be held on Saturday evening at the Seville Theatre downtown, with a Q&A with Bernard Brown. DISCO RIOT invites the San Diego movement community to come together, celebrate movement as resistance and joy, and uplift the power of queer artistry in all its forms! Visit: discoriot.org/queer-mvmnt-fest-2025/ Disco Riot on Facebook / Instagram

In the latest Superman film, Lois Lane and Clark Kent have a fight about what's more punk: edginess or kindness. The fate of something more than the mosh pit hangs in the balance.

Outgoing San Diego Poet Laureate Jason Magabo Perez passes the torch to incoming Laureate Paola Capó-García. Together, they discuss inspiring more people to pick up poetry, the challenges of being a "government artist" and how they're connecting San Diego's diverse communities through verse.

Chaired by Anna Haudenschild Meier, Jennifer Nelson, and Alex High, The Avant Garde Ball invites you to celebrate the fusion of art, music, and fashion in a way that San Diego has never experienced before. Save the date—Saturday, May 3, 2025—for a night of self-expression, where art extends beyond the gallery walls and MCASD transforms into a living runway. Guests are encouraged to let the works of contemporary art inspire their Avant Garde attire—fashion as bold, captivating, and expressive as the pieces on display. Please note: The Avant Garde Ball is a 21+ event. Tickets MCASD on Instagram and Facebook

Fresh. Fiery. For All. Kick off the countdown to the San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival (SDTJ Jazz) with a high energy pre-party at Quartyard! Join us this August as we welcome Charlie Chavez y su Afrotruko, blending Afro-Caribbean rhythms, jazz, and Latin soul. This pre-party sets the stage for the second annual SDTJ Jazz Festival, happening October 2–5, 2025. Join us as we celebrate our region’s binational jazz history with a festival that channels a cultural legacy reaching back 100 years. This year’s program brings together international, national, and regional artists performing across three unique venues in San Diego and Tijuana. San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival on Facebook / Instagram

Join '90s alternative rock party band Gritty Cindy for the COMICON San Diego 2025 "Come As You Are" After Party. Costumes are great, casual is great, flannel is BEST. But as Nirvana said "Come As You Are!" Want to create your own unique IG reel moment? Sign up to grab the mic and sing your favorite '90s songs live with the band! No badge required and great food available until 11 p.m. Show up early or message Gritty Cindy at https://www.instagram.com/grittycindy/ to register! It's free!

Half-day and full-day camp options for ages 5-13 in the month of June! Explore a variety of instruments, dance styles, and art mediums. Students are placed in groups by age and experience. Instruments and scholarships are available. Visit: https://cityheightsmusicschool.org/?utm_source=thirdparty&utm_medium=kpbs&utm_campaign=springsummer City Heights Music School on Instagram and Facebook