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This Disability Pride Month, join interdisciplinary artist duo Sensory Dimensions (Casey Hall-Landers & Elicia Neo) for the premiere of "My Body's Wake," a FREE multimedia experience at the City Heights Performance Annex. Through a visceral blend of body painting, live improvisational dance and violin, projection, and generative sound, "My Body's Wake" navigates the emotional terrains of grief, isolation, anger, and care - rooted in the artists' experience with chronic pain and dynamic disability. Sensory Dimensions depicts the experiences of disabled people with chronic illness and pain by immersing audiences in multi-sensory environments using a diverse range of artistic modalities to create accessible live art events. Founded by interdisciplinary dancer Casey Hall-Landers and multimedia violinist Elicia Neo through the Berklee NYC Masters program in Creative Media and Technology, the duo is fueled by a passion to create safe and welcoming spaces for all. Sensory Dimensions explores and recontextualizes pain through sensory and artistic pathways, using nature as a mirror to understand our bodies and integrating accessible design into their creative work. Casey and Elicia aim to raise awareness of invisible disabilities and chronic illness. Join us at the City Heights Performance Annex for this FREE performance you don't want to miss! For more information, visit: https://sensorydimensions.godaddysites.com/.

Parents at Bethune TK-8 School are pushing back on the decision.

Our Lady of Guadalupe is one of the most enduring figures in Mexican culture. But beyond the iconic image lies a story of conquest, resistance and transformation. In this episode, San Diego creatives reflect on how her meaning continues to shift in personal, powerful and unexpected ways.

Environmental advocates said the proposed biofuels transfer station would mark a retreat from the city’s fight to curb pollution in its west side neighborhood.

"Songs of Alice Barnett: A San Diego Composer’s Unsung Legacy" Concert-Lecture Series presented by Dr. Katina Mitchell and Dr. Yewon Lee Mondays, June 16, 23 & 30, 2025 In an enlightening and entertaining concert and lecture series, vocalist Dr. Katina Mitchell introduces audiences to a long overlooked local music luminary, composer Alice Barnett. Over three evenings, Monday, June 16, 23, and 30, Mitchell will discuss this valued representative of the art song while also performing Barnett’s works in Mitchell’s lovely soprano voice with piano accompaniment by Dr. Yewon Lee. Within the classical tradition, even the most sophisticated female musicians receive less enduring celebration than their male contemporaries, and Alice Barnett (1886–1975), later known as Alice Barnett Stevenson, a renowned female art song composer who spent her life in San Diego, deserves rediscovery. Despite national praise during her lifetime—when her works were performed from local schools to New York stages—her name has faded into obscurity. Barnett’s life was marked by artistic determination, early divorce, single motherhood, and musical entrepreneurship. Trained in Chicago and Berlin, she built her career in San Diego, composing, performing, and producing concerts. A co-founder of the San Diego Symphony Association, she was also a passionate music educator and arts advocate. Her Impressionist-inspired art songs were hailed as both beautiful and adventurous, earning her the description of “one of the greatest song writers in the country.” Her story reveals a dynamic cultural legacy hidden in plain sight—a woman who shaped her city’s musical life and deserves recognition today. Individual Lectures: $35 member / $45 nonmember / $12 student; Series of 3 Lectures: $99 member / $129 nonmember / $30 student Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/music-lectures Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for Studio Arts, when OMA transforms into an artist’s studio, offering skill-building workshops led by distinguished professor and arts educator Robin Douglas. “Figure Drawing and Painting" Life drawing can be successful with so many styles and techniques. Real, abstract, and/or ideal figures can create emotional responses with the addition of color. Create several figure studies before painting a final piece of art. A break for lunch and a relaxed discussion will occur at midday. Please bring your own bagged lunch or feel free to visit one of the restaurants close by on our provided list. Space is limited. Register today! Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Join Outside The Lens for the final exhibition of "Land + Lenses," a youth-led community arts program that explores identity, land, and belonging through photography and mixed media. Featuring original works by seven youth apprentices and community participants, this event is a reflection of their creative journey since February—complete with interactive art-making, live music, food, and guided gallery tours. Land and Lenses is created in partnership with The Institute for Public Strategies and Casa Familiar, and is funded by the Arts in California Parks Local Parks Grant Program, administered by Parks California. Please visit ArtsinCaliforniaParks.org for more info. RSVP: https://www.outsidethelens.org/events/landlenses-final-exhibition/ Outside the Lens on Facebook / Instagram

Get ready for an epic Independence Day celebration in the heart of San Diego! The historic Gaslamp Quarter is pulling out all the stops for a 4th of July bash that promises non-stop fun, excitement, and unforgettable memories. Gather your friends and family and join us for an amazing day packed with festive activities: GASLAMP 4TH OF JULY EVENTS/SPECIALS BARLEY’S BIG BOOM! AT BARLEYMASH: Celebrate the 4th of July in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter at Barley’s Big Boom! barleymash is pulling out all the stops with an all-day, all-night celebration featuring great food, bottle service, and nonstop music. Location: barleymash – 600 Fifth Ave, San Diego Date: Friday, July 4 / Time: All Day & Night Ages: 21+ What to Expect: Pre-Boom BBQ – Fuel up before the fireworks Post-Boom Bottle Service – Keep the party going late Live DJs – Spinning day and night Party Like a Patriot in Gingers – 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM Information/Booking: Barleymash Website 4TH OF JULY AT GARAGE KITCHEN + BAR: Kick off and wind down your Independence Day at GARAGE Kitchen + Bar, right in the center of the Gaslamp Quarter. Whether you’re fueling up before the fireworks or keeping the party going after, this all-day celebration has you covered. Location: GARAGE Kitchen + Bar – 655 Fourth Ave, San Diego Date: Friday, July 4, 2025: Time: 11:00 AM – Close Ages: 21+ Event Highlights: $5 Shots – All Day $20 Bottomless Mimosas from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM 51% Off All Drinks from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM $3 Off All Appetizers from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Information/Booking: Garage Kitchen + Bar 4TH OF JULY FESTIVITIES AT MARGARITAVILLE - 5 O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE BAR: Celebrate Independence Day with red, white, and beach vibes at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. From rooftop yard games to poolside cocktails, this all-day celebration brings laid-back energy to the heart of downtown San Diego. Event Details: Date: Friday, July 4, 2025. Time: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Location: 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar – Margaritaville Hotel, 435 Sixth Ave, San Diego Ages: All ages welcome; 21+ to drink What to Expect: Specialty 4th of July cocktails, including shareable buckets and bold Hurricanes Rooftop yard games and chill cabana lounging Refreshing poolside vibes in true Margaritaville fashion Information/Booking: Margaritaville 4TH OF JULY WITH DUELING PIANOS AT THE SHOUT! HOUSE: Celebrate Independence Day in the Gaslamp Quarter with a night of music, laughter, and high-energy entertainment at The Shout! House, San Diego’s original dueling piano bar. Event Details: Date: Friday, July 4 / Doors Open: 6:00 PM / Showtime: 6:30 PM Entertainers: Tom, Martha, Dave, James Location: The Shout! House – 655 Fourth Ave, San Diego Ages: 21+ Specials & Perks: FREE Table Reservations from 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM FREE Cover All Night for Walk-ins $5 Shots All Night ½ Off Domestic Bottles & Seltzers from 6–7 PM & again from 10–11 PM Information/Booking: The Shout! House 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND AT SWING SOCIAL: Red, White & SWING! Celebrate Independence Day all weekend long at Swing Social Interactive Sports Bar in the Gaslamp Quarter. From brunch to BBQ to all-day Happy Hour, it’s three days of good eats, good vibes, and interactive fun. Location: Swing Social – 527 Fifth Ave, San Diego Dates: Friday, July 4 – Sunday, July 6 Ages: All ages welcome unless otherwise noted Reservations: Recommended Weekend Highlights: Three Days of Brunch – Friday, July 4 through Sunday, July 6 Mouthwatering Summer BBQ Specials 15% Off for Active Duty Military & Veterans Sunday All-Day Happy Hour Information/Booking: Swing Social WEREWOLF AMERICAN PUB - 4TH OF JULY BASH: Spend Independence Day in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter with an all-day party at Werewolf American Pub. From morning beats to late-night karaoke, this high-energy hotspot is serving up food, drinks, and freedom all day long. Location: Werewolf American Pub – 627 Fourth Ave, San Diego Date: Friday, July 4 Time: All Day Cover: None Ages: 21+ Here’s what’s on deck: Live DJ | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Start your day with the perfect vibe Karaoke | 9:00 PM – Every night, every voice, every vibe Free Tease Shots – We’re spreading the spirit(s) $3 Vanilla Soft Serve – Summer in a cone $6 Blueberry Lemon Drops – Red, white, and woo-hoo Information/Booking: Werewolf American Pub INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND AT FLOAT: Celebrate 4th of July weekend in the Gaslamp Quarter at FLOAT, the iconic rooftop venue atop the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego. Enjoy a three-day lineup of rooftop DJs, immersive art, and Latin beats—all with skyline views and that signature Hard Rock energy. Location: FLOAT Rooftop – Hard Rock Hotel, 207 Fifth Ave, San Diego Floor: 4th Floor Rooftop Dates: July 4 – July 6 Ages: 21+ Event Lineup: Friday, July 4 – The Fourth @ FLOAT Rooftop party featuring live DJs from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM Saturday, July 5 – Liquid Sunshine: The Art of Sound A creative fusion of DJs and live art from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Sunday, July 6 – Oasis Latin Beats Latin DJ sets and daytime dancing from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Information/Booking: Float at the Hard Rock INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND FEAST AT ROCKIN’ BAJA LOBSTER: Celebrate Independence Day weekend at Rockin’ Baja Lobster in the Gaslamp Quarter with a bold and flavorful seafood spread that’s as epic as the fireworks. From Friday, July 4 through Sunday, July 6, dig into a limited-time feast loaded with coastal favorites and patriotic flavor. Location: Rockin’ Baja Lobster – 322 Fifth Ave, San Diego Dates: Friday, July 4 – Sunday, July 6 Time: All Day Ages: All ages welcome Weekend Special Includes: Whole Lobster Snow Crab Clusters Skirt Steak Baja-Style Shrimp Fried Ice Cream to Share Information/Booking: Rockin' Baja Lobster LATINO RAVE AT PARQ NIGHTCLUB: Celebrate 4th of July weekend in the Gaslamp Quarter with Latino Rave—a high-voltage night of Electro Reggaeton and Latin EDM, in collaboration with CASA SUBELO. Hosted at the iconic Parq Nightclub, this is where San Diego turns up the heat for Independence Day. Location: Parq Nightclub – 615 Broadway, San Diego Date: Friday, July 4 Time: 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM Ages: 21+ | Early arrival strongly recommended Information/Booking: Latino Rave Tickets INDEPENDENCE DAY AT THE SMOKING GUN – HOT DOG EATING CONTEST + $1,000 PRIZE: HOT DAWG! The Smoking Gun is turning up the heat this 4th of July with an All-American celebration in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. The festivities kick off at noon with food and drink specials, and the main event—a hot dog eating contest with a $1,000 cash prize—starts at 2:00 PM. Location: The Smoking Gun – 555 Market St, San Diego Date: Friday, July 4 Time: Starting at 12:00 PM | Contest at 2:00 PM Ages: 21+ Event Highlights: Hot Dog Eating Contest | 2:00 PM – Winner takes home $1,000 Easy Rider Freedom Buckets – Ice-cold drinks, patriotic style The All-American Special – Classic comfort food, done right Open at 12:00 PM – Come early, stay late Want to compete? Sign up now by emailing Gary@TheSmokingGunSD.com with your name, phone number, and Instagram handle. Information/Booking: The Smoking Gun Website 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND BRUNCH & BBQ AT RUSTIC ROOT: Celebrate Independence Day in the Gaslamp Quarter with Rustic Root’s patriotic weekend lineup, featuring three days of brunch and a rustic-inspired Summer BBQ dinner special, available Friday, July 4 – Sunday, July 6. Location: Rustic Root – 535 Fifth Ave, San Diego Dates: Friday, July 4 – Sunday, July 6 Time: Brunch + Dinner service hours Ages: All ages welcome 15% Off for All Active Duty and Veterans All Weekend Weekend Highlights: Brunch served Friday, Saturday & Sunday BBQ Combo Platter Dinner Special featuring: St. Louis-style pork ribs Jerk-charred half chicken Pilsner-braised pork shoulder Classic sides: cilantro slaw, molasses baked beans, creamed corn, loaded potato salad, roasted jalapeño cheddar cornbread with pecan maple butter. Information/Booking: Rustic Root Website PARKING & TRANSPORTATION: The Gaslamp Quarter has various modes of transportation that make it easy to get to and from. The Gaslamp Quarter offers parking at the following garages: · Park-It-On Market · 6th & K Parkade For more information on transportation, visit https://gaslamp.org/transportation/. For more information and themes, visit www.Gaslamp.org

Chula Vista Parks & Rec Department presents: Music in the Park – Summer 2025 Saturday, June 7 | Memorial Park 373 Park Way, Chula Vista FREE fun starts at 4 p.m. – games, activities & good vibes for the whole fam! At 5 p.m., the party turns up with Grooveline San Diego bringing the funk, rock, R&B, and soul! Bring your blankets, lawn chairs & loved ones – it’s going to be a summer night to remember! This event is made possible in part by the City of Chula Vista & the Performing and Visual Arts Grant.

Environmental advocates said the proposed biofuels transfer station would mark a retreat from the city’s fight to curb pollution in its west side neighborhood.