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For 50 years Ballet Hispánico has been the leading voice, intersecting artistic excellence and advocacy, and is now the largest Latinx cultural organization in the United States and one of America’s Cultural Treasures. With its bold and eclectic brand of contemporary dance, Ballet Hispánico has brought its exemplary artistry and passion for dance to more than three million people in 11 countries on three continents. The iconic New York City-based company will perform a trio of works from its celebrated repertoire: Vicente Nebrada’s "Arabesque" is an elegant suite of dances set to the music of Spanish composer, Enrique Granados. The piece is a lush contemporary ballet rooted in Spanish influences and traces of flamenco. In "Tiburones," choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa addresses the discrimination and stereotypes placed upon Latinx culture and the power the media has in portraying these themes by diminishing the voices of Latinx artists. "18+1" celebrates Gustavo Ramírez Sansano’s 19 years as a choreographer. In a display of subtle humor and electric choreography, the movement merges with the playful rhythms found in Pérez Prado’s mambo music. For more information about the performance, visit https://artcenter.org/event/ballet-hispanico/

Every second and fourth Saturday at a walk-up clinic in National City, lowrider cars will greet patients and promote the opportunity to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Meanwhile, the City Heights community and it’s leaders gather to discuss remodeling sections of El Cajon Boulevard. And, a preview of arts and cultural happenings this weekend.

This weekend in the arts: a 21st birthday party (and exhibition) for Art Produce, Bodhi Tree Concerts, art meets science at La Jolla Historical Society, "The Garden" and Burn All Books + Teros.

This hour will sample the fabulous melodies, rhythms and creativity of America’s foremost musical invention - Jazz - with lecturer Chris Burns. Featured artists will include Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Sarah Vaughn, Ella Fitzgerald and many more. Come and be charmed by the exotic sounds of the trumpet, sax, organ and vibraphone. Experiencing 125 years of gorgeous and soulful music will jazz-up your day! This class is presented by San Diego Oasis. Click here to register!

Come see Chris Isaak perform on Wednesday, June 15 at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay. When it comes to rock heartthrobs, iconic crooner Chris Isaak is the standard by which all other artists should be judged. Silky voice and shimmering guitar tones? Check. Baby blue eyes and lustrous pompadour? Check. Enough charm and charisma to swindle you out of your savings? Blank check. Starting with his 1985 debut, Isaak has consistently backed up his good looks with serious chops as a performer, and his 2014 tour dates should be no different. Whether he's breaking hearts with "Wicked Game" or casually chatting with his audience, Isaak's talent and magnetism always make for an unforgettable concert experience.

This year's San Diego International Organ Festival will showcase the role of women in music. Performances are every Monday night at 7:30 p.m. at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion, from June 27 through Sept. 5, 2022. All Spreckels Organ Pavilion concerts are free and open to the public. After two prelude performances, June 27 and July 4, the festival will officially kick off on Monday, Jul. 11 with organist Nicole Keller. From the organizers: This season’s “Women in Music Festival” focuses on the role women have had on both music composition and performance in our history. The Chicago Crusader calls Nicole Keller “…an aggressive player with outstanding technique and fine musical sensibilities…” Keller brings a breadth of musical experience as a concert artist. After her successful performance at the National Festival of the American Guild of Organists in 2021, she will now offer her first concert at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa. Related links: Spreckels Organ Society on Facebook Spreckels Organ Society on Instagram Spreckels Organ Society on Twitter

Twenty one photographers who have displayed their work in past exhibitions at our gallery have graciously donated photographic artwork to this auction. Proceeds from our auction will go towards scholarships for selected North County high school and college photography students. Our non-profit mission is to foster the education of photography. The list includes a Pulitzer Prize winner, Don Bartletti; a widely published California photographer, Ted Orland; and photographers who have shown in museums in San Diego and internationally, Philipp Scholz Rittermann and Suda House. The complete list of participating photographers follows: Amanda Dahlgren, Amy Caterina, Don Bartletti, Douglas Stockdale, Huntington Witherill, Jacqueline Ramirez, Jodie Hulden, Judith Preston, Kris Moore, Louise Russell, Marie Tartar, Matt Connors, Melina Finn, Morgan DeLuna, Robert Barry, Robert Treat, Ted Orland, Wayne Swanson, Ken Rosenthal, Philipp Scholz Rittermann, Suda House Bidding may take place in person or on-line at our website beginning June 10 and ending June 25. The director’s statement is available upon request. A juried Student Show will follow this exhibition with scholarships awarded July 9 The Photographer’s Eye Collective is on Facebook + Instagram

On Saturdays at the SDCHM, we will hold traditional Chinese storytelling sessions in our Chuang Garden. Actor Henry Tang, godson of Madam Lian Liru (a well-known artist who operates a storytelling teahouse in Beijing), will lead these 1-hour sessions in Mandarin. All are welcome!

There were older couples and younger ones, gay, straight and nonbinary couples, couples of different races and from different places, all joining together at Lincoln Center.

The founding father of American punk and a fixture in the 1970s New York rock scene died Saturday as the result of a brief illness.