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San Diego Black Arts & Culture District Music Festival Saturday, June 28, 2025 Gates Open: noon – 8 p.m. Martin Luther King Jr. Park 6401 Skyline Drive, San Diego, CA 92114 (Festival takes place on the 65th Street side of the park) Free and open to the public | Family-friendly | All ages welcome The San Diego Black Arts & Culture District Music Festival returns on Saturday, June 28, 2025, for a full day of live music, cultural exhibits, family activities, and community celebration. Held at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in the heart of Southeast San Diego, this free event honors the depth and diversity of Black artistic expression. Curated by Artistic Director Kamau Kenyatta and hosted by Dominic Malone, the festival features an exciting lineup of live performances. The music begins at noon with an opening set from Miki Vale, followed by performances starting at 1:45 p.m. in the following order: Miki Vale, C.C. Carter, Daneen Wilburn, Lenny “Fuzzy” Rankins, and Ben Williams. All-day activities include a STEAM Tent hosted by the Elementary Institute of Science, an African Artifacts Exhibit presented by San Diego Mesa College, and a sneak peek at “We Stand on Their Shoulders,” an augmented reality exhibit presented by the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art. A wide range of food and non-food vendors will also be available throughout the day. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a full day of music, culture, and community connection. This event is a celebration of Black creativity, heritage, and unity. The San Diego Black Arts & Culture District Music Festival is made possible through the generous support of the County of San Diego, the City of San Diego, the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art, and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. We invite you to be a part of this vibrant and meaningful celebration. General Policies and Safety Information are available on our website. San Diego Black Arts & Culture District on Instagram

Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting Wednesday at a federal immigration detention facility in Dallas. One detainee was killed in what the FBI says was an act "of targeted violence."

Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 3rd annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch. During the Game Jam, teams can work together remotely and/or in person to complete their projects and can attend optional drop-in sessions for instructor support. Games will be showcased and compete for prizes at the end of the jam. No experience is required. Registration is required. This program series is for youth in Grades 6 - 12. For full schedule, please review the event page. Otay Mesa-Nestor Library on Facebook

Ramy Youssef is an award-winning Egyptian American creator, actor, producer, director, and comedian who brings his unique voice and perspective to his storytelling. Youssef stars alongside Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe and Mark Ruffalo in Yorgos Lanthimos’ critically acclaimed 2023 film "POOR THINGS" for Searchlight. Youssef created, produces, directs and stars in the hit Hulu show “Ramy,” inspired by his own experiences centering around a first-generation Egyptian-American Muslim on a spiritual journey in his politically divided New Jersey neighborhood. He won a Golden Globe® in 2020 on behalf of “Ramy” in the category of “Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy.” In 2020, the Television Academy nominated Youssef for two Emmy Awards® in the categories of “Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series” and “Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series” on behalf of the second season of “Ramy.” He also won the Peabody Award on behalf of the series. The third season of Youssef’s widely celebrated “Ramy” premiered on September 30, 2022. Youssef was also nominated for a Critics’ Choice Award and a Writers Guild Award for his one-hour HBO comedy special “Ramy Youssef: Feelings” produced by A24. Youssef is a co-creator and executive producer of Netflix’s series “Mo,” a semi-autobiographical series inspired by Amer’s life as a Palestinian refugee growing up in Houston. “Mo” recently debuted to critical acclaim and was produced with A24 and Youssef’s production company, Cairo Cowboy. The show premiered in August of 2022. The series won the Gotham Award for Best Breakthrough Series Under 40 Minutes, and was recognized by AFI as one of their Top Television Programs of the year. His animated show, “#1 Happy Family USA,” loosely based on Youssef’s childhood in New Jersey, was picked up for two seasons with Amazon and premieres in the first quarter of 2025. He hosted SNL in March 2024 to promote his second HBO comedy special, “Ramy Youssef: More Feelings.” He will next be executive-producing and co-starring in a new Netflix series with Will Ferrell. Ramy Youssef on Instagram

If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy. Jimmy Carr is going back on tour with his brand-new show "Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny." Jimmy tells jokes, and jokes are like magnets. Jokes attract people, but they can also repel. Some people are repelled by Jimmy's dark brand of comedy. This show is not for them. But if it's the kind of thing you like, then this is the kind of thing you'll like. For ages 16 & Over. Jimmy Carr on Facebook / Instagram

The San Diego City Council is set to vote next week on a series of water rate increases that could raise the average household bill by about $18 per month.

Experts recommend masking up outside, staying indoors when you can and making your own DIY air filter.

Want to learn more about the Port of San Diego's Harbor Police Department and how you can make a difference in your community? Join us for an Open House on Wednesday, June 18, where representatives from the Background Investigation Unit and Human Resources will be available to answer your questions. In addition, there will be an opportunity to meet team members from the Dive Team, Drone Team, Training Unit, MARTAC, K9 Unit, and Dispatch. 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. - Presentation 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Meet and Greet and Q&A opportunities Why Attend? - Network with professionals - Learn more about how to join the Harbor Police Department - Discover various responsibilities and Public Safety career paths RSVP now to learn more—visit the Port of San Diego website for the full event listing: https://www.portofsandiego.org/events/port-sponsored-events/port-san-diego-harbor-police-department-open-house For more details on the Harbor Police hiring process, salaries, and benefits, visit portofsandiego.org/hpd-recruiting.

Enjoy a family-friendly Pride celebration at the Museum of Us! Registered guests enjoy free admission and activities featuring the San Diego Public Library and special guests, Queens from The Haus Of St. James. Featured activities include: - Activity stations from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Storytime at 1:45 p.m. - A cookie decorating contest, which will be judged by the Queens and guests at 2:45 p.m. All activities are available while supplies last. Learn more and register at museumofus.org/blog/party-with-us-pride-edition. Museum of Us on Facebook / Instagram

Coyote Island is the musical vision of producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Mike O’Hehir. For many years, Mike traveled the country with a guitar in hand, collecting sounds and ideas. Upon returning home to Maine, he began the process of pouring his heart into recordings. With roots in folk music, the sound quickly expanded into a new genre-bending realm of psychedelic indie. Mike assembled a band of brothers to capture the expansive soundscape in a live setting, and from this, Coyote Island was born. With the release of their first hit single, “Here Before,” the band quickly gained fans around the globe. Their live performance has been described as both “electric” and “transportive.” With good vibrations, danceable grooves, and tropical psychedelia, Coyote Island offers a sonic vacation from the doldrums of existence. Coyote Island on Instagram / Youtube