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In response to the devastating fires raging in LA, a small restaurant in Surf City USA has become a channel for big help — from locals to people across the country — to support their neighbors up north.

ArtWalk Liberty Station is back for its 19th year, bringing a weekend-long celebration of arts and culture to San Diego’s Liberty Station, August 3-4. The festival celebrates creativity from both sides of the border, with more than 175 artists coming from across several states and Mexico to show and sell their artwork, including paintings, photography, glass and ceramics, jewelry, and sculpture. For families, there will also be a KidsWalk hands-on art experience within the event, with a variety of kids activities. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 3, and 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 4. ArtWalk Liberty Station is located at 2751 Dewey Road. Visit: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=11602 Liberty Station San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

The renowned Philippine arts company PASACAT has faced flood after flood in recent years, but still hopes to hold tight to its South Bay roots.

You’ll have “the world on a string” as we pay tribute to three of the most iconic divas in all of jazz in this tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughan. Don't miss our first jazz concert in the “new” Jacobs Music Center! Please note: the San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this program. Visit: https://www.sandiegosymphony.org/performances/a-tribute-to-ella-billie-and-sarah/ San Diego Symphony on Instagram and Facebook

Join Vanguard Culture on Sat. July 27 at The Soap Factory in Logan Heights for a VIP Foodie Night with ENVZN Urban Art Takeover, featured Visual & Performing Artists. On Sept. 14, sites along the Commercial Street corridor in Logan Heights will be transformed by creatives from both sides of the border in film, theatre, dance, visual arts and more. Meet the artists, community members, sponsors, donors, elected officials, and representatives of World Design Capital San Diego - Tijuana 2024 who are making this project possible. Preview works and performances that will be part of the festival; sample delicious culinary creations inspired by ENVZN Featured Artists, vote for your favorite Chef/Artist collaboration; enjoy delicious wines from the Valle de Guadalupe, craft cocktails, take your portrait at our Urban Photo station by Josue Castro, and sample fragrant hand-made soaps by Early Girl Creations at The Soap Factory. $50 for Creative Industry Professionals with a website at registration or business card at the door. $150 General Admission ($100 of your ticket is a tax-deductible donation in support of Vanguard Culture's mission to advance San Diego's creative industry workforce.) Thank you so much for making what we do possible. We look forward to celebrating you! (If you require ADA support such as mobility assistance or a sign language interpreter to enhance your experience, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We would be happy to accommodate your needs.) Vanguard Culture on Facebook / Instagram

The National World War Two Museum and the Gary Sinise Foundation celebrate the trailblazing women who worked in the American defense industry in the 1940s, and preserve their stories for future generations.

North County’s Biggest Vegan Food Festival. Presented by Vegan Food Popup Events. Live DJs | Games | Family-Friendly | Dogs Allowed | Free Parking The Oceanside Vegan Food Festival will be held in downtown Oceanside, next to the Civic Center. Meet up with your favorite people to sample delicious eats, groove to the DJs and enjoy a day of sun, food and fun. PARKING: There is a free parking garage on Ditmar St. and Civic Center Dr. Additionally, there is free street parking nearby. About the Organizer Vegan Food Popup Events produces FREE monthly markets and festivals that showcase the best plant-based food in SoCal, featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors from San Diego, Orange County and LA. In between bites, shop a curated selection of local products, crafts and services. Since launching in 2019, Vegan Food Popup Events has supported hundreds of local vendors by providing venues for sharing their offerings with the community. Learn more: https://veganfoodpopup.com

Get ready to dive into the world of poetry like never before! The Robert Frost Society, in collaboration with Library Foundation San Diego, is thrilled to announce an unprecedented event set to engage the San Diego literary scene like never before in March 2024. To celebrate the 150th birthday of Robert Frost, one of America's most cherished poets, we are bringing together ten of the top poets from across the nation! FREE and open to everyone! This once-in-a-lifetime Sesquicentennial event will showcase some of the brightest stars in poetry, including Pulitzer Prize-winner Tracy K. Smith, Ruth Lilly Prize-winner Allison Joseph, Pulitzer Prize-finalist Bruce Weigl, and Guggenheim Fellowship winner Jay Parini! These literary luminaries will take center stage to read and discuss their poems alongside the timeless works of Robert Frost himself, including classics like “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,” “Mending Wall,” and “The Road Not Taken.” This gathering isn’t just for the elite few. It’s a celebration for everyone who cherishes the power of words and the magic of poetry. Join us for free public sessions where you can immerse yourself in the beauty of verse, gain insights into Frost's profound influence, and connect with fellow poetry enthusiasts from around the world. Never before has Frosts’ poetry been so relevant to so much that is happening in our contemporary world. His work cultivates understanding, cooperation, an appreciation for nature, and healing. Expect an electrifying atmosphere filled with poetry workshops, engaging lectures, and captivating roundtable discussions, all designed to deepen your appreciation for Frost’s legacy and the art of poetry itself. Complementing this stellar lineup of keynote speakers and readers are renowned poets such as San Diego Poet Laureate Jason Magabo Perez, performance artist Karla Cordero, Poet’s Prize finalist David Yezzi, Ohio Poet Laureate Amit Majmudar, Cave Canem Award winner Ruth Ellen Kocher, and Donald Justice Poetry Prize-winner, Ryan Wilson. Mark your calendars, spread the word, and get ready to embark on a poetic journey like no other! For more information visit: sandiego.librarymarket.com

The Latin Master, Irving Flores, and his Latin Jazz Quartet return to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 173rd Session of Dim Sum & Jazz Seating Begins at 6 P.M. Music from 6:30-8:30 P.M. Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations! About Irving Flores Irving Flores is an accomplished pianist, composer, arranger and music producer. He has performed with Bill Watrous, Charles McPherson, Abraham Laboriel, Poncho Sanchez, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Alex Acuna, Akira Jimbo, Rene Camacho, Cuba’s “El Negro” Hernandez, Gilbert Castellanos, Peter Sprague. His music arrangements also include a “Tribute to Frank Sinatra”, performed by the San Diego Chamber Orchestra, an arrangement for strings for Luis Miguel, and an orchestral arrangement for The San Diego Symphony. His most significant recordings and production work in his musical career include: La Rumorosa (with Estaban Favela). Simply Sacha, featuring Sacha Boutros. Nutville, featuring the Brad Steinwehe Jazz Orchestra, La Vida ese Parentesis with Tania Libertad and Willie Colon Armando La Libertad, with Armando Manzanero and Tania Libertad The Federal Jazz Project Irving Flores' original compositions: La Rumorosa, Recuerdos, and the most recent American Influence Currently, Irving Flores is living and working in San Diego and has celebrated the release of his CD, American Influence. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Mothers and children, husbands and wives, doctors, truck drivers and religious leaders are all grappling with the fallout from the sudden U.S. cuts in aid.