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From San Diego Weekend Arts Events: Bach Collegium, under the direction of Ruben Valenzuela, will kick off their new season with some early works from Bach and Handel — both written in 1707. Handel's "Dixit Dominus" ("The Lord said") is reported to be his earliest surviving, dated autograph, or handwritten manuscript. And Bach's "Christ lag in Todes Banden" ("Christ lay in death's bonds") is said to be one of his earliest church cantatas, based on a Martin Luther hymn. Valenzuela has titled this season "Total Sound Explosion," which is a nod to the drama and intensity of these works. They'll also be kicking off a professional recording project with this show, so if you want your applause forever burned into the musical archives, show up. Side note: the performance will be held at All Soul's Church, home of the stunning botanical stained glass wall by iconic regional artist James Hubbell. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the organizer: Bach Collegium of San Diego presents: 1707: A SONIC YOUTH One set Rome on musical fire, while the other deepened his musical roots at home in Thuringia. Each would forge their own path and leave a distinct musical mark. DIXIT DOMINUS HWV 232 G.F. Händel CHRIST LAG IN TODESBANDEN BWV 4 J.S. Bach Date/Location: Oct. 30, 2021 @7:00 p.m. All Souls' Episcopal Church For more information on this event please visit: https://bachcollegiumsd.org/1707asonicyouth

A chance of a lifetime to see the greatest Spanish classical guitar quartet in the world. The Romeros are celebrating their 60th year anniversary of the quartet founded in 1961. Known as, “The Royal Family of the Guitar,” the Romeros have received the utmost praise from concertgoers and critics around the world. They were also honored by the Grammy Association with the highest honor, The President’s Merits Award for lifetime achievement. Arrive early for the silent auction where you will find a broad array of memorabilia from the entertainment and sport industries as well as some local offerings and getaways. All proceeds go to Restoration Community Arts. Date: Dec. 12, 2021 Time: 4pm-7:30pm Location: The Ritz Theater Cost: $70-$120 For more information and ticket purchases please visit HERE!

This magical, four-song set is an Athens, Ga., insider's dream.

In Peckham, about a 30-minute drive from the center of London, many people were going about their weekend as usual. While they're sad about the queen's death, they see it as an opportunity for reform.

DRUM TAO is where athletic bodies and contemporary costumes meet explosive Taiko drumming. It is also the latest production from TAO, internationally-acclaimed percussion artists who wowed Poway audiences in 2018. Those who have seen or played Taiko are instantly mesmerized by its thunderous power. This art form requires respect, discipline, positive energy and an open mind and heart. TAO’s modern, high-energy performances, showcasing the ancient art of Japanese drumming, have transfixed audiences worldwide. Combining highly physical, large-scale drumming with contemporary costumes, precise choreography, and innovative visuals, the performers of DRUM TAO 2020 create an energetic and unforgettable production. Get Tickets Now

Our photographers each explore their own interpretation of "Time and Memory". A great variety of image-making styles and subject matter will grace the walls for this exhibition. The Photographer’s Eye Collective is a group of passionate photographers who are dedicated to the idea that photography is a language we all share and that it can make a difference in our own lives and in the lives of others. Gallery Hours: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Opening Reception: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. (light food, beer, wine, sodas) SOCIALS: Facebook Instagram

Backyard Productions presents a 35th Anniversary Production of... STEEL MAGNOLIAS by Robert Harling directed by Anthony Methvin STARRING: Dagmar Krause Fields, Annie Hinton, Claire Kaplan, Wendy Maples, Liliana Talwatte & Marci Anne Wuebben Truvy’s salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana is the go-to place for a beauty fix with a heaping helping of gossip. Alongside her eager assistant Annelle, she pampers her clients with hairdos, manicures, and advice. Anybody who is anybody in town is a regular, including the doting M’Lynn and her headstrong daughter Shelby, the moody Ouiser, and the well-to-do widow Clairee. Through witty banter and wisecracks, these women forge friendships as strong as steel which they are forced to lean on when hard times are on the horizon. This 35th anniversary production honors the singular strength of the Southern woman as it celebrates the essential bonds of the families that we’re born into and those that we choose. Gather the folks you love, grab a box of tissues, and get ready to feel the joyfulness of connection as you revisit this American classic now when we need it the most. SOCIALS: Facebook Twitter Instagram

Join us for A Haunted Holiday weekend as Gaslight Steampunk Expo welcomes the creator, Joe Benitez, and artist, Marcia Chen, of Lady Mechanika. From classic holiday ghosts stories like "Charles Dicken's A Christmas Carol" to modern holiday ghostly favorites like "Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas", we will have a weekend filled with workshops, live music, dancing, vendors, tea dueling, teapot racing, a Friday night Murder Mystery, and Sunday Steamy swap meet, plus special presentations on "Dia De Los Muertos", "Chinese Ancestor Shrine" tradition, including an ofrenda in our Display Room. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. SOCIALS: Facebook Twitter

From books about the history of AIDS activism and affecting personal narratives to cozy mysteries and plenty of romance, we've rounded up eight books to help you mark Pride Month.

The annual report says instances of harassment, assault and propaganda are all on the rise. It warns public officials and social media stars have helped normalize longstanding antisemitic tropes.