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Convivio, a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening community through the celebration of Italian culture and intercultural experiences, invites the community for an evening of music, dancing, and nostalgia at Rock & Roll Revival, a 1950’s themed fundraiser on Sunday, July 26, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at AmiciBar (250 W. Date St., San Diego, CA 92101) in Little Italy. Guests ages 18 and older are invited to enjoy an evening featuring classic 1950s-inspired food, cocktails, soda pop, sweet treats, and old-fashioned root beer floats. Attendees can dance the night away as a live disc jockey spins the iconic hits of the era. Attendees are encouraged to embrace the spirit of the decade by dressing in their favorite 1950s attire, including poodle skirts, leather jackets, rolled-up jeans, loafers, and other retro-inspired fashions. Proceeds from the event will support Convivio's efforts to bring people together through cultural programming, educational opportunities, and community events that celebrate and preserve Italian heritage. Space is limited and reservations are required. Tickets are $50 per person, and attendees must RSVP by July 16. For more information, or to purchase tickets please visit, conviviosociety.org. ### About Convivio Convivio is a San Diego-based nonprofit organization that strengthens community through the celebration of Italian culture and intercultural experiences. Through educational programs, cultural events, scholarships and community partnerships, Convivio promotes the heritage, traditions and contemporary contributions of Italy while creating opportunities for connection, learning and cultural exchange. For more information visit https://conviviosociety.org/. Convivio Society on Facebook / Instagram

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Rooted Voices: Bulgaria
A Free Vocal Music Workshop with Tzvetanka Varimezova Saturday, April 18 | 2 p.m. The Cove at
First United Methodist Church of San Diego, Mission Valley Free Tickets but Reservation Required Co-presented by the San Diego Master Chorale and the Center for World Music. Rooted Voices is a collaborative series presented by San Diego Master Chorale and the Center for World Music, celebrating the power of traditional vocal music to connect us across cultures, generations, and lived experience. The first program in the series, Rooted Voices: Bulgaria, features renowned Bulgarian folksinger Tzvetanka Varimezova in an immersive workshop exploring the distinctive sound, style, and spirit of Bulgarian vocal traditions. Participants will learn directly from a master artist through listening, call-and-response singing, and shared cultural context—no prior experience required. Learn more about Tzvetanka Varimezova on our website. Center for World Music on Facebook / Instagram