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Figmentum dives back into live-action with a concert series of minimalist works featuring an eclectic combination of flute, clarinet, piano, bass, and electric guitar. On April 20, Figmentum will perform pieces written by Phillip Glass, Eva-Maria Houben, and Kerrith Livengood at Southwestern College in Chula Vista, including the ever-popular Music in Fifths, Houben's meditative a hidden place, and Livengood's wildly interactive Scrawl Etude #1, in which the performers edit, change, and otherwise sabotage each other's scores in throughout the performance. In the spirit of our minimalist program, Figmentum will repeat this concert (with minor variations) on April 29 at the United Church of Christ in Mission Hills. This performance will again feature the works of Glass and Houben, and will add Frederic Rzewski's Les Moutons de Panurge (The Sheep of Panurge), a deceptively upbeat, yet cautionary work of the lemming dressed in sheep's clothing. Figmentum is on Facebook

After a two-year Covid break, the German Theater Group San Diego is back with its 4th production coming up on April 23 and 24! Please join us for an evening (or matinee) of German-speaking theater (with a heavy dose of English in Act II) and laughter. WHEN Saturday April 23, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) Sunday April 24, 2022 at 2 p.m. (doors open at 1:30 p.m.) Seats are limited! Performances sold out at last performance! ADMISSION General Admission: $15 * GAS members Student/Military with valid ID: $10 (each person) Purchase at the door: $20 (limited availability) * A discount is available to current (paid) members of the German American Societies. Enter your membership number (see your membership card) as the "promo code" when purchasing (Single 1 discount, Family 2 discounts) PARKING IS FREE! There is free but limited parking on premises (2 parking lots) and ample parking on surrounding streets. For more information, visit: https://events.germanclubsandiego.org/e/german-theater-group-sd-kabarett-5 German Theater Group San Diego is on Facebook

Ryburn Dobbs taught biological anthropology and forensic anthropology at several colleges throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and spent ten years as a forensic anthropologist, working dozens of death investigations. In addition to his anthropological pursuits, Ryburn also worked as an investigative analyst specializing in homicides and unsolved cases. His work as a forensic anthropologist inspired him to write The Sebastien Grey Novels. The first book in the series, "The Comfort of Distance," was released in September 2020, followed by "The Boxwood Torso" (The Sebastien Grey Novels Book 2) in July 2021. "Where the Blood is Made" (The Sebastien Grey Novels Book 3) will be released in Spring 2022. Ryburn Dobbs will be at Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 7 p.m. for a Virtual Event to discuss The Sebastien Grey Novels. To learn more, go to https://www.mystgalaxy.com/event/4132022RyburnDobbs

Direct from the Czech Republic, Pavel Šporcl, is a top Czech violinist with an impressive international and domestic reputation. His twenty solo CD's, numerous collaborations with the world's orchestras, dynamic stage presence, impressive classical background including Prague's Academy, and American teachers Itzhak Perlman, Eduard Schmieder and Dorothy DeLay, makes him the most admired and most sought after Czech violinist. Enjoy an impressive program of Bach, Schnittke, Kreissler, Milstein and more! The program will be complemented by dynamic short content comments delivered by the producer, Marketa Hančová. You will also have an opportunity to admire the beautiful sound of Pavel Šporcl's blue violin made by the fourth generation of an excellent Czech luthier family Spindel; join us to marvel at the virtuosity and artistic presentation of an attractive solo violin program. Let us make our ordinary Wednesday into an extraordinary one by enjoying beautiful inspiring music in a historical cozy theater! WHEN: Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 7 p.m., doors open at 6.30 p.m. WHERE: Point Loma Assembly, 3035 Talbot St., San Diego, 92106. You are welcome to park in the bank parking lot across the Street from the Hall. BUY TICKETS HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/top-czech-violinist-pavel-sporcl-tickets-300907712067 Note that tickets bought online have no fees attached. You can also reserve tickets at marketa.hancova@gmail.com or text/call 619 788 7428 Ticket: $25 / Full time students $15, children 12 and under are free

The La Jolla Playhouse's long-running educational theater production project, the Performance Outreach Program (POP) Tour snuck in just under the wire in 2020, with February performances on the Playhouse stage for several shows, though the actual tour across local schools that spring didn't happen due to the pandemic. This year's project, including the performance and all educational and behind the scenes components, are virtual, and highly produced at that. The 2021 commission is "Pick Me Last" by Idris Goodwin (whose breakbeat play "Hype Man" was recently produced by San Diego REP). "Pick Me Last" is a delightful script — funny and compelling, and it unfolds in a smart and curious way from the very first line. The POP Tour program is designed for grades 3-6, but this play has a dreamy timelessness and agelessness. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS (featured in San Diego Weekend Arts Events, May 27, 2021). From the Playhouse: A playground. Two teams. Two captains. It’s the same thing every day at Chavonne’s elementary school – her best friend Wes is always picked last. So she hatches a plan to end the schoolyard cycle. Still, after a few imaginary visits from visionaries Sigmund Freud and Elon Musk, plus a little help from the new kid, Chavonne learns that the problem she’s trying to fix may not be the one that needs solving. Don’t miss this funny and touching story – infused with music and poetry – about standing up for your friends and learning to let them stand up for themselves. Now available to stream through December 31! Book here to stream. "Pick Me Last" is by playwright Idris Goodwin. This La Jolla Playhouse 2021 Performance Outreach Program (POP) Tour production is directed by Jacole Kitchen.

This weekend in the arts: Sparks Summer Showcase, La Jolla Playhouse's new play series, 'Beehive the '60s Musical,' indie pop at Soda Bar and "On the Move" brings City Ballet back to audiences.

Organizers expressed concerns over the fees suggested by the city's police department that could end the monthly event for good.

The San Diego Ballet's production of "Giselle" takes place May 21-22, 2022 — close to two years after its intended performance. It's a role dancer Stephanie Maiorano has waited her entire career to dance.

The Pulitzer-winning rapper has returned with his first solo release since 2017's DAMN.

Directed by Delicia Turner Sonnenberg, the Cygnet Theatre production of Dominique Morisseau's "Mud Row" is on stage through Jun. 19, 2022.