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The most anticipated installment of San Diego Filipino Cinema’s year-long programming, the San Diego Filipino Film Festival (SDFFF) is back on its third year this fall from October 3-8, 2023. Held during Filipino American History Month in October, SDFFF is SDFC's centerpiece event that aims to raise awareness for Filipino cinema as an important art form and a powerful tool for representation, education, and entertainment. SDFFF will bring San Diego communities together to celebrate diversity, culture, and heritage through cinema with a diverse mix of narrative features, documentaries, and short films. About the Film | Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa, or “shared identity”, "Searching for Kapwa" follows the filmmakers quest to understand his ancestral roots, heal from a sense of cultural alienation, and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines, and its lasting impact on the Filipino diaspora. Ultimately, the film is a densely layered exploration of what it is to be American, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us.

Held every Summer since 1998, the Carlsbad Village Association’s Art in the Village will return on Sunday, June 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., bringing 115 local and regional fine artists for a unique one-day, open-air art show. All artwork is juried and patrons can meet the artists in their booths the day of the event. Oil, watercolor, mixed media, digital, photography, glasswork, woodworking, jewelry, pottery, and more will be on display and for purchase. Celebrating the dynamic art culture in Carlsbad Village and the surrounding areas, this annual event attracts 7,500 art enthusiasts each year. Starting at 9 a.m., just two blocks from Carlsbad State Beach, attendees can browse dynamic exhibits and meet the artists along State Street and Grand Avenue. Art in the Village will also feature: - Live sculpting, pottery, jewelry making, and painting demos throughout the day. - Pop-Up Art: An Interactive Encounter (formerly Family Open Studios), that provides a 400 square foot art-making pavilion for children and their families, operated by the City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts Office. - Live music on the Grand Avenue stage by The Ramblin’ Sweethearts and the That’s Right Band sponsored by Ting, with local musicians playing throughout the venue. - Food, Wine, and Beer Garden - this is a family-friendly location in the heart of the venue at the corner of State Street and Grand Avenue that will offer gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches by Drippin’ Kitchen, fish burritos and poke by Nico’s Fish Market, and fresh Acai Bowls by Acai Surf & Roll, along with craft beer by Pure Project and wine by Carruth Cellars. - New this year is a vibrant temporary pop-up art installation consisting of 10 curated surfboards by local and regional artists. Each Carlsbad-centric image is unique and highlights a different medium including carving, stained glass, mosaic, mixed media, airbrushing, acrylic and oil painting. The surfboards will be on display at Art in the Village and on display the week prior throughout Carlsbad Village. More information here. Sponsors include the City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts Office, Ting, Cutco Cutlery, EcoWater SoCal, Engel & Volkers, Farm Fresh To You, Republic Services, and Leaf Filter. ABOUT THE CARLSBAD VILLAGE ASSOCIATION The Carlsbad Village Association (CVA) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization whose core purpose is to lead the continual improvement of Carlsbad Village, making it the premier gathering place in North County San Diego.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Monday, March 2 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encores Friday, March 3 at 3 p.m. on KPBS TV and Sunday, March 8 at 4 p.m. on KPBS 2. ROADSHOW visits Louisiana for fascinating finds, like 1997 Michael Jordan-signed Air Jordan XII shoes; a Patek Philippe gold wristwatch, ca. 1915; and a diamond and platinum ring, ca. 2000.

Immerse yourself in the atmospheric sound of Loveless as they take the stage in San Diego on April 2, 2024. This rising indie rock and dream pop band will captivate audiences with their haunting melodies and introspective lyrics during this stop on their tour. Fans can look forward to hearing popular tracks like "End of an Era" and "Eclipse," which showcase the band's ability to blend ethereal soundscapes with emotional depth. With a growing fanbase and a reputation for mesmerizing live performances, Loveless is quickly becoming a must-see act in the indie music scene. Don't miss this opportunity to experience their unique sound and witness their artistic evolution firsthand! More Info - https://concerts50.com/show/loveless-in-san-diego-tickets-apr-02-2024 Tickets - https://www.stubhub.com/loveless-san-diego-tickets-4-2-2024/event/152664360/

We eat food, but what do the women and girls who pick it have to endure? This Saturday, a large mixed media installation opens illustrating struggles of campesinas/female farmworkers. Centered around a colorful family banquet table with place settings featuring quotes from campesinas, the intricately researched and visually captivating “Because We Eat - How Growing Our Food Affects Farmworkers,” is shown in conjunction with the Centro Cultural de la Raza’s, “Connecting en la Cocina: Empowerment, Resistance & Wisdom-Keeping.” Artist / activist (Artivist) Antonia Davis says of her installation, “Farmworkers most often work under dangerous, unjust and oppressive conditions. Every stitch sewn in this installation reflects our respect for the hours farmworkers spend, the distances they travel, the heartaches they endure and the strengths they embody.” Other Connecting en la Cocina exhibits include “Ancestral Roots” by Mariana Raquel and “Sacred Altars of MMIW - 7 Peaks for 7 Sisters” by Way of the Sacred Mountain, Artist Teyana Viscarra, and works from other local artists. Opening celebration/fundraiser: This Saturday, from 6 to 10 p.m., Centro Cultural de la Raza celebrates the International Day of Women at the opening of Connecting en la Cocina, curated by Jenn Frost Moreno and Norell Martinez, with mixed media artists plus music and performances. It is fundraiser with two related purposes. First, it focuses on the kitchen as more than a space for cooking but a powerful site of empowerment, resistance, and wisdom-keeping. Second, to raise funds to remodel Centro’s kitchen, which for decades has been a hub for community creation and organization and increasingly links with food trucks. Opening/fundraiser music by Bunny the Selector, Niomie Soulfly, DJ Ana Brown. Performances by Claudia Ramirez en colaboracion con Inés de la Crass y Panqui Blue in Cuerpa y Canto, and Mujeres en Resistencia. Vendors, sponsors include Mujeres Mujeres Brew House. Suggested donation $10 to $15. RSVPs through Eventbrite requested but not required. Connecting en la Cocina: Empowerment, Resistance & Wisdom-Keeping Opening Tickets, Sat, Mar 2, 2024 at 6 p.m. | Eventbrite All exhibits on display from Saturday March 2, 2024 through Sunday April 7, 2024, Noon to 5p.m., closed Mondays, suggested donation $5 at the door. Visit: https://centrodelaraza.com/ View this event on Facebook

Artists Dwight Hwang and Oriana Poindexter are proud to present Impressions in Light & Shadow, an exhibition featuring new gyotaku and photo-based prints at Perspectives Space in Encinitas, California. This month-long exhibition highlights the unique beauty and majesty of the giant kelp forest ecosystems off Southern California’s coastline. The reception is free and open to the public with an Eventbrite RSVP. Light appetizers provided by Wrench & Rodent Seabasstropub and wine by Zio Baffa. About the Artists: Dwight Hwang creates classical Japanese gyotaku art and European nature printing. Whether his subject is a fish, plants, birds, or even a person, he pushes not only the art but himself to bring awe, memories, and quiet contemplation to viewers worldwide. Partnered with institutions like NOAA and Patagonia, his work has been exhibited in museums such as the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles, displayed in hospitality such as the Four Seasons Resorts, and showcased in publications including Forbes. Oriana Poindexter is a photographer and marine scientist focused on the intersection of art, science, and marine natural resources. After working for nearly a decade in fisheries science with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and NOAA Fisheries, she now focuses on the use of photography to help viewers understand the ever-changing natural world. Her work has been featured by the Getty Museum and The Wall Street Journal, and she has created interpretive visual exhibits for the Aquarium of the Pacific and the Birch Aquarium.

Please join us for the US premiere book talk and signing of "Cities of Women" featuring author Kathleen B. Jones in an outdoor garden. Kathleen B. Jones, Professor Emerita, SDSU will discuss her first historical novel. Inspired by a decade of research, her new book explores the joys and pitfalls faced by medieval woman artists and a contemporary academic who becomes obsessed with medieval books. Kathy Jones was the chair of the first women’s studies program in the nation at SDSU and acting dean of the College of Arts and Letters. She lives in Stonington, CT, and this is her seventh book. ADMISSION | RSVP required Connect with Kathleen B. Jones on Social Media! Instagram & X/Twitter

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A work from one of the nation's most prominent Black artists will now be on display to San Diegans, free of charge. Plus, a new book on the overlap between film noir and mixology. Then, recommendations for your next summer romance read.

Saturday, October 7 from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Basketry is an ancient art, practiced by many peoples and cultures. Traditional basket makers used readily available materials, such as sweet grass, pine needles, willow, and thin strips of ash or oak. Marsha teaches Appalachian-style basketry which is a functional form of basketry used for everyday activities. Thus, the basket names often reflect their functions, such as Market Basket, Egg Basket, Herb Drying Basket, and others. In this workshop you’ll learn to basketweave an adorable door basket to welcome your family and friends. It’s perfect for beginners because it uses mostly the traditional over-under basketry weave, but you can personalize this project with your choice of dyed reed accents and choice of the gingham ribbon color. The wooden “Welcome” disc is included. The Door Basket measures 10” across and 14” tall. It’s only about 1” in width to fit nicely on your door, but could also be used as a wall basket. Change out the flowers (not included) as the seasons change. The striking Japanese knot adds a final flourish to the handle. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome. Students: Please bring sturdy scissors and an old towel if you can! • Scholarships available: Click here for an application. • Military and sibling discounts Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter