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Multi-lingual jazz vocalist, composer and recording artist Allison Adams Tucker celebrates her latest album "RETRO Trilogy" featuring Danny Green piano/keys, Justin Grinnell bass, Duncan Moore drums, and Peter Sprague guitars. Recorded in New York City with a heavy-hitter band and nominated for Best Jazz Album 2024 by San Diego Music Awards, "RETRO Trilogy" delivers re-imaginings of iconic music from the 1970s, 80s, 90s by Paul Simon, David Bowie, Queen, The Cure, Sting, Annie Lennox, Prince and more in the language of jazz. Given 4 stars by DownBeat and described by The Examiner as “lustrous in any language – a vocalist who clarifies every note within a hair’s breath”, Allison creates a unique travel memoir in music with jazz driven songs that span countries and genres in 6 languages Born in San Diego to classically trained musical parents, Allison started singing before she could speak and began performing in front of audiences at age 5. Growing up on the border with Mexico, Allison was exposed to intermingling cultures, and her love for languages and world cultures also began at an early age. Allison’s vocal palette has been colored by her experience in a variety of musical genres throughout her life, from classical to punk rock and even a cappella Elizabethan madrigals, and in 2005 she found her home in jazz. In addition to Allison’s discography of 4 albums and 3 EPs recorded in New York, Paris, and San Diego, Allison’s voice can be heard on various other album collaborations, TV commercials, and on the video game “The Saboteur” soundtrack singing French jazz in the company of Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Madeleine Peyroux, & others. She has toured extensively including performances at the Blue Note New York, Ronnie Scott’s London, Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Los Angeles, San Jose Jazz Fest, Tula’s Seattle, East Hawaii Jazz & Blues Fest, Hawaii Public Radio Honolulu, Lucca Jazz Donna Festival Tuscany, Music Inn Rome, Le Baiser Salé Paris, Takatsuki Jazz Street Festival Osaka, and Body & Soul Tokyo, among others Allison Adams Tucker on Facebook / Instagram

Fiesta de Reyes in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is planning a Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, celebration like no other in San Diego – a free, family-friendly immersive experience designed to bring the spirit of this traditional annual Mexican and South American celebration to life for San Diegans of all ages. The anchor concession in the state park, Fiesta de Reyes has become renowned as a vibrant hub for celebrations that honor the multicultural traditions of the San Diego region. Dubbed Dia de los Muertos – La Experiencia and now in its 4th year, the event is slated to run from October 1 through November 2. Dia de los Muertos is traditionally celebrated on November 1st and 2nd each year. Dia de los Muertos is a community-wide celebration of the history, Hispanic culture and rich heritage of the region. It is at this time of year that the spirits of loved ones who have died are thought to return to Earth to celebrate with friends and family. It is traditionally a time to gather and celebrate and remember the lives of those who are no longer with us. Throughout the month of October, the Fiesta de Reyes courtyard at the north end of the state park will be filled with fanciful, humorous, and visually stimulating décor, offered as tributes to many of San Diego’s early citizens. Many life-sized Catrina skeleton dolls in fancy dress, and many larger-than-life size, hold court at Fiesta de Reyes throughout the event. This year, there will be more than 60 unique Dia de los Muertos displays in Fiesta de Reyes, thousands of marigolds – a traditional flower associated with Dia de los Muertos – will fill the courtyard with color, and there will be an expanded live entertainment schedule on the Fiesta de Reyes stage. Staff will dress in festive attire associated with Day of the Dead and merchants will host both traditional and more contemporary Dia de los Muertos altars throughout the plaza. Both Casa de Reyes Restaurant and Barra Barra Saloon will feature special menu selections throughout the run of the event. Guests are encouraged to visit Fiesta de Reyes during the two weeks leading up to October 1, to watch the transformation of the plaza as it happens. It’s a chance to watch artistic process that is required to create a spectacular new world. “Fiesta de Reyes is and always has been about family and Dia de los Muertos is a celebration of family, so our goal is to honor that in as big and vibrant way we possibly can,” said Ryan Ross, director of Fiesta de Reyes. “Each year, we add to the celebration to honor the traditions that are such a defining part of the history and culture of San Diego. As always, we want folks to experience the spirit of this important aspect of our history by walking into a different world when they come through our gates.” Fiesta de Reyes is open from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. each day with extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays. Free parking is available throughout Old Town with extra parking available across Taylor Street in the CalTrans parking lot all day on weekend days and after 5 p.m. on weekdays.

With 284 strings between their instruments, Paul, Vanessa, and Ching-Ming offer a rare alchemy of sound in an inspired program of duets highlighting two luminous partnerships: cello with piano, and cello with harp. From Bach to Mendelssohn, the music moves between warmth and radiance, offering a rich palette of colors and moods. Paul Tseng, cello Ching-Ming Cheng, piano Vanessa Fountain, harp “[Paul Tseng]…poignant and moving… brilliantly executed.” — Spirit of Jefferson Advocate “[Ching-Ming Cheng] has wowed audiences from Taipei to Texas…” — CSUSM News “[Vanessa Fountain] dazzled the audience completely.” — Mariko Hiller, Odeon Chamber Music Series Cello and Harp Adagio - Bach/Marcello Romanze - J. Strauss Sonata in C - Boccherini The Swan - Saint-Saens Meditation from Thais - Massenet Cello Solo Hongyang - Chinese Traditional Cello and Piano Fantasiestücke - R. Schumann Sonata in D - F. Mendelssohn Get Tickets Click here to purchase an Intimate Classics Subscription Package (saves 10-25%). San Diego Music Society on Facebook / Instagram

Each year the House of Mexico hosts a festival called “Arte, Color & Fiesta." This festival is a celebration of art, music, and food. It is a major fund raiser with the focus on an exhibition of art work by artists from both the United States and Mexico. It includes entertainment by local musicians and folklorico dance groups, both a silent and live auction, and food and beverages. House of Mexico on Facebook / Instagram

Praised for their refined, committed, and technically polished approach by the San Francisco Classical Voice, the New Hollywood String Quartet carries forward the spirit of the famed Hollywood String Quartet of the 1940s and ’50s. In this program, Mozart’s elegance, Wolf’s charm, Turina’s Spanish color, and Ravel’s shimmering sonorities come alive with their distinctive artistry. Mozart – String Quartet No.21 in D major, K.575 Hugo Wolf – Italian Serenade (1887) Turina – La oración del torero, Op.34 Ravel – Quartet in F major Get Tickets Click here to purchase an Intimate Classics Subscription Package (saves 10-25%). New Hollywood String Quartet on Facebook / Instagram

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents “Out N About International Plein Air Show”, juried by award-winning artist, Geoff Allen. The water-based media exhibition runs July 2-31, 2025 at our Gallery in The ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. The free Opening Reception is Saturday, July 5, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. with over 50 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The Gallery is open Weds-Sun, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Visit: https://www.sdws.org/ San Diego Watercolor Society on Instagram and Facebook

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Resonance is a free, all-ages event hosted by St. Brigid’s Episcopal Church and Oceanside Theatre Company, that builds community through creative expression. Held in OTC's Studio 219 (219 North Coast Highway), this is a space for all creatively-inclined people — artists, musicians, writers, and more — to showcase their work and to practice spontaneous creation together. It’s not quite an open mic, jam session, drum circle, or art night — but it has elements of all of these. All are welcome to participate as much or as little as they choose. If you’d prefer to just come and enjoy the vibe and performances, you are welcome to do that too. St. Brigid’s Episcopal Church on Facebook / Instagram Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

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The MacArthur "Genius" Award-winner was best known as the founder of the Disability Visibility Project, which highlights disabled people and disability culture through storytelling projects, social media and other channels.