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2026 MLK Celebration: January 19, 2026 | 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. MLK Community Market: January 19, 2026 | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. More information: www.worldbeatcenter.org Cost: Free Audience: Family event WorldBeat Cultural Center invites the community to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during its 37th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration. This year’s theme, “Peace in Every Step,” extends beyond the main celebration into a two-day Peace Weekend, offering opportunities for reflection, mindfulness, and community connection inspired by Dr. King’s enduring message of nonviolence, justice, and collective responsibility. ● Monday, January 19, 2026 | 10 a.m. Walking Meditation A mindful walking meditation through Balboa Park, inviting participants to begin Martin Luther King Jr. Day grounded in awareness, unity, and peaceful action. Takes place prior to the MLK Day Celebration ● Community Market – Martin Luther King Day Monday, January 19, 2026 | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. WorldBeat Cultural Center In addition to the celebration, WorldBeat Cultural Center will host a Community Market highlighting local artisans and wellness practitioners. Attendees are encouraged to come support small businesses and community creatives while exploring: ● Handmade works of art, jewelry & candles ● Organic produce ● Food vendors ● Massage and bodywork ● Tarot and wellness offerings ● The MLK Day Celebration begins at noon with live music, guest speakers, cultural performances, and community vendors, creating a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere rooted in unity and cultural exchange. Featured performers include: ● Native American Drum & Dance ● Aztec Drum & Dance ● African Drum & Dance ● Sankoh and the Rockaway Kings ● Sol Remedy ● Fre3sty13 Located in the heart of Balboa Park, WorldBeat Cultural Center has long served as a gathering place for cultural exchange, education, and social transformation. Through Peace Weekend, the Community Market, and the annual MLK Day celebration, the Center invites people of all backgrounds to honor Dr. King’s legacy by practicing peace—not just in words, but in action. WorldBeat Cultural Center on Facebook / Instagram

Poets Underground Presents CV Slam Fest ’26: A Powerful Fusion of Poetry, Hip-Hop, and Community in Chula Vista CHULA VISTA, CA — April 25, 2026 | 12 p.m. | Memorial Park Bowl Amphitheater Poets Underground will present CV Slam Fest ’26, a dynamic, free, all-ages cultural event uniting spoken word, hip-hop, youth expression, and community storytelling. Taking place at the Memorial Park Bowl Amphitheater, the festival highlights the region’s creative voice through a multigenerational lineup of performers, educators, and artists. Headlining the event are renowned hip-hop artists Eligh and Scarub of the influential collective Living Legends. The duo will open the festival with a live performance, setting the tone for a full day of competition and artistic showcase. Central to the event is a high-stakes poetry slam competition featuring 12 poets competing for a $1,000 cash prize. Participants represent three divisions—Rookies (first-time competitors), Veterans (previous slam champions), and CV Locals—ensuring a diverse range of voices and perspectives. Competing Poets Merrell • Soul Stuf • Lou • Deal Profits • Jozer G • Faith Marie Kearns • The Ramblr • Alex Nuno • Monarch the Poet • Demetri Manabat • Espi Love • Robbie Hammel In addition to the competition, CV Slam Fest ’26 will showcase the impact of Poets Underground’s Poetry Heals Program, an initiative focused on youth development through creative expression. The 9th grade class of High Tech High Chula Vista will perform selected works from their published student anthology, developed through a 10-week curriculum centered on emotional processing, storytelling, and community engagement. The program will also include a multidisciplinary performance by a student from Maraya Performing Arts Studio, highlighting the integration of poetry with theater and dance as a form of expressive storytelling. Further expanding the event’s artistic scope, Poets Underground co-owner Anthony Azzarito will debut a track from an upcoming collaborative spoken-word EP with Eligh, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s continued evolution in cross-genre performance. Event Highlights • Live opening performance by Eligh & Scarub • $1,000 Poetry Slam Competition • Youth performances from Poetry Heals Program participants • Multidisciplinary theater and dance showcase • Food vendors and local merchants • Free admission for all attendees CV Slam Fest ’26 serves as both a cultural gathering and a platform for authentic storytelling—demonstrating the power of poetry as a tool for connection, expression, and community building. Event Details Date: April 25, 2026 Time: 12 p.m. Location: Memorial Park Bowl Amphitheater, Chula Vista, CA Admission: Free ⸻ Media Contact Poets Underground Poetsundergroundsubmissions@gmail.com PoetsUndergroundPress.com ⸻ About Poets Underground Poets Underground is a San Diego based arts organization dedicated to amplifying voices through poetry, performance, and education. Owned and operated by married creative partners Sunny Rey Azzarito and Anthony Azzarito, the organization leads community-centered initiatives such as Poetry Heals, providing youth and community members with tools for creative expression, emotional development, and public storytelling. Its events and workshops create accessible platforms for emerging and established artists to connect and perform. ⸻ Funding Acknowledgment This event is funded in part by the City of Chula Vista through the Performing and Visual Arts Grant (PVAG) program. Poets Underground on Instagram

Come together with the community to celebrate creativity, inspiration, and joy in Oceanside/North County San Diego. Join in the fun during the 13th season of the First Friday Art Walk Oceanside from 5 to 8 pm in the heart of the Oceanside Cultural Arts District. This free, family-friendly event features over 60 local artists, makers, and creatives showcasing unique, handmade work in Artist Alley and the Civic Center Library Plaza, along with live music throughout the evening. Continuing into its second year, the After Art Party occurs from 8 to 9 pm with a live musical performance on the Civic Center Library Courtyard stage. In conjunction with the Art Walk, the Oceanside Museum of Art will offer free admission from 5 to 8 PM, including a docent-led tour at 6 PM and a cash bar with beer and wine. The First Friday Art Walk Oceanside is supported by the Oceanside Cultural Arts District, via funding by the California Arts Council, which is overseen by the Oceanside Public Library and Cultural Arts Department and takes place on the first Friday of each month from May through September, with a special holiday event each December. Huge Thank You to our promotional partners including Visit Oceanside and MainStreet Oceanside and our 2026 poster artist, Kathleen Ossiander. And thank you to all the artists and local organizations that have participated so far - we are grateful that you are part of our community!

The United States paused attacks on Iran for a second straight day Sunday and Tehran said it had done so too, as efforts continued to bring the countries back to negotiations on an interim ceasefire.

Federal agents tried to track David Streever to his home and hotel, and left him a warning notice that a critical email he sent the former head of ICE may have been illegal. Now he's suing.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Monday, June 15, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. This lively spot in Rosarito has it all— we milk goats, light coffee on fire, do ziplines, prepare and eat BBQ goat, and more! We take in the adventures, flavors, and scenic charm that make Media Luna a must-visit destination.

A dozen states and the Writers Guild of America had challenged the merger.

The "Ocean of Dreams" show features 600 synchronized drones with a soundtrack celebrating "the beauty of the ocean, inspired by marine life and ocean conservation," according to a news release from the park.

First, why were roughly ten local cruise workers detained last month? Then, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s proposed budget cuts would gut a key element of the city’s effort to improve traffic safety. Also, incumbent Carl DeMaio is facing a challenger in the race to represent the 75th District in the state legislature. Also, we tell you about a massive animal rescue that took place recently in Julian.

At the height of summer, The Blank Table invites you into another undisclosed setting for an evening designed to surprise, inspire, and connect. With only 60 seats available, this experience is intentionally intimate. Guests are able to fully engage with the food, the environment, and each other. The location remains a secret until the day before, preserving the sense of discovery that defines every dinner. Expect a multi-course tasting menu paired with innovative cocktails, alongside immersive sound and design elements that shape the energy of the space throughout the evening. This is where culinary precision meets cultural storytelling. Where strangers become part of something shared. There is nothing else like this in San Diego, and that is by design. The Blank Table on Instagram