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This weekend in the arts: Lots of new visual art celebrating printmaking, architecture, the Barrio Logan neighborhood, found art shape-shifters, and longtime public art collaborators; plus Sudan Archives, poetry and sound, Britten's "Sea Interludes," costume designer Edith Head on stage, Ephrat Asherie Dance, a book festival, Tết Festival and more.

Stream now with KPBS+. Ten survivors of 9/11 reflect on the lasting effects of that day and share how, more than two decades later, they continue to find resilience and hope.

Connessa Collective welcomes Mbira Renaissance, an award-winning Zimbabwean fusion band based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada whose music creatively melds the sounds of the mbira, a traditional instrument of the Shona people of Zimbabwe, with guitars, keyboard, and brass instruments. Their sound is a unique blend, with splashes of reggae, Afro-jazz, Chimurenga and Afro-pop. Mbira Renaissance recently released their full-length album "Roto," and we are excited to partner with New Village Arts to celebrate this ensemble's expertise and global perspective. Connessa Collective 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

The San Diego City Council will vote on a final budget Tuesday. But the latest proposal still falls $15.3 million short of balancing San Diego’s budget.

Officials say the fire, which has now burned more than 15,000 acres and is zero percent contained, was human caused. Nearly 90,000 people have been told to evacuate or prepare to leave.

Vozinha recorded seven saves Monday, holding Spain's star-studded lineup to a shocking 0-0 draw. The veteran keeper was everywhere as the Spanish team and its fans became increasingly frustrated.

What: Hand-Tied Flower Arranging + Floral Sourdough Scoring Workshop When: Saturday, May 2, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Native Poppy, Solana Beach, 142 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Limited Spots Available! Flowers and flour take center stage in this workshop, where hand-tied floral design meets the art of floral sourdough scoring. Floral forms and patterns become the inspiration for scoring designs, translating botanical beauty into edible art. This collaborative workshop begins with hand-tied flower arranging, where you’ll learn how to create a beautifully wrapped floral bundle using fresh seasonal blooms. With guidance from one of Native Poppy’s professional florists, you’ll explore balance, color pairing, and foundational techniques. The workshop continues with floral sourdough scoring led by Katrina of The Sourdough Mama. Using a prepared sourdough loaf, you’ll translate floral forms and patterns into a scored design before taking your loaf home to bake and enjoy—no baking experience is required. Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

On Friday, September 25, Songwriter Sanctuary San Diego returns to Normal Heights United to host its first Hispanic / Latine Heritage Month celebration, presented in partnership with alumni artist and guest emcee Julia Sage. Featured artists include Good Gravy Street Blues, Rey Wolf, and Nathan & Jessie. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with featured music at 7 p.m. Prior to the show: An unplugged/acoustic “Pre-Show Pantry Jam” (artist to be announced) will take place on the sidewalk stage just outside the venue from 6-6:30 p.m. Guests are invited to enjoy music as they contribute unopened/unexpired food or gently used clothing to NHU’s community pantry, fridge, and closet. ASL will be provided thanks to our sponsors, including a generous contribution from Ability Central. About the Featured Artists Good Gravy Street Blues Good Gravy is a street band heavily influenced by the bluesmen/women of the 30’s & 40’s. Good Gravy’s flavor can be described as a modern approach to American roots music or Americana. Within their recipe are the remnants of blues, bluegrass, folk, and jazz. Captivating melodies, thick vocals, and intriguing dynamics, this band’s imagination is fresh in the live music scene. Rey Wolf Rey Wolf is the latest project from songwriter Stephen El Rey, shaped by a cinematic sense of his own past and the shadowed corners of American music traditions. Born in Victorville, CA and raised in San Diego, Rey cut his teeth busking the streets of San Francisco and L.A. before landing a publishing deal with Warner Chappell, with songs placed in film and television including Embrace of the Vampire. His sound draws from a childhood in El Centro, where jukeboxes spun Mexican love songs, Johnny Cash, and 50s rock and roll. Rey Wolf channels those roots into something darker and more restless, moving between jazz noir, border town blues, Chicano soul, and unpredictable rock and roll with a crooner’s edge. Nathan & Jessie Music with a spirit of beauty, spontaneity, dance, and jazz improvisation! From the city where they sun shines through the mist, Temecula, California, comes the jazzy folk duo Nathan & Jessie. Born of the individuals, Nathan Rivera and Jessie Andra Smith, this duo is a unique blend of jazzy folk and blues on resonator guitars and accordion, along with interesting interplay between male and female vocals. Their performances not only include unique all original music, but stories of their travels and interaction with the audience that make for an unforgettable experience. Love of sharing music has taken Nathan & Jessie all over the world, frequenting places like Mexico, Canada, France, New Orleans, and the Pacific Northwest. The upbeat tunes they write reflect the cultural, emotional, and inspirational images of their life experience and are rooted in the spirit of jazz, improvisation, storytelling, language, and humor. Event Details Location: Normal Heights United Church. 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego, CA 92116. Date / Time: Friday, September 25. Doors 6:30 p.m., Music 7 p.m. (Pantry Jam 6 p.m.) Suggested Donation: $10+ online or at door; optional “pass the hat” after intermission. No one is turned away for lack of funds. All Ages: We do not censor our artists; please check out the lineup and make the best decision for your family. Parking: Street parking. Food/Drink: Sponsored by Babe Beverages and Duck Foot Brewing Company. Guests are welcome to bring their own food into the venue (please eat and dispose of waste respectfully). There are so many delicious restaurants within walking distance - feel free to grab something take-out and bring it in! Accessibility: ASL provided. Our online RSVP form includes an optional field where you can disclose accessibility preferences and/or accommodation requests. Visit songwritersanctuary-sd.com for full accessibility statement and contact songwritersanctuarysd@gmail.com within (5) days of the event for accommodation requests. For inquiries, media comps, sponsorship opportunities, or further info contact Lindsay White at songwritersanctuarysd@gmail.com or visit songwritersanctuary-sd.com/about. Songwriter Sanctuary San Diego on Instagram

A decade later, we look back at the Pulse Nightclub mass shooting and the impact on the LGBTQ+ community.