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The Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego is thrilled to announce the inaugural Gaslamp Cinco de Mayo Festival, scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 4, 2024. This exciting event promises an immersive celebration of Mexican culture, featuring live entertainment, authentic culinary delights, and thrilling competitions that will captivate attendees of all ages. Live Latin Entertainment Bringing the heat to the Gaslamp Cinco de Mayo Festival is our sizzling lineup of live Latin entertainment! Prepare to be dazzled by the rhythmic beats and colorful choreography of Ballet Folklorico, perfectly paired with the infectious tunes of DJ Beto. From Noon till late into the night, these performances will keep the party vibes going strong, ensuring a fiesta like no other! The entertainment schedule is as follows: 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM: DJ Beto + Ballet Folklorico 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM: Manny Cepeda 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM: DJ Beto + Ballet Folklorico 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM: Santana Pa Ti 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM: DJ Beto + Ballet Folklorico 4:30 PM- 6:00 PM Mariachi Dinastia 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM: DJ Beto 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM: Kimba Light Lucha Libre Tournament presented by World Power Wrestling Hold onto your sombreros because at the heart of our festival lies an epic showdown: San Diego's premier live Lucha Libre Tournament presented by World Power Wrestling! From 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM, prepare to witness jaw-dropping acrobatics and fierce rivalries as world-class luchadores take to the ring. Plus, stick around for meet and greets with your favorite wrestlers after the show – it's an opportunity you won't want to miss! Scheduled shows include: 1:30 PM 3:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:30 PM 6:30 PM Salud to Restaurant Specials! But wait, there's more! Indulge your taste buds with delectable cuisine and refreshing drinks at Gaslamp's hottest bars and restaurants. Dive into irresistible specials featuring Cinco de Mayo's favorite brands like Cazadores Tequila, Patron Tequila, Mezcal Union, and Modelo Beer, ensuring every toast is a toast to good times and great memories! ¡Salud! Artisan Mercado Looking to add a dash of Mexican flair to your life? Explore our artisan market featuring over 20 authentic Mexican vendors offering handcrafted goods. From vibrant textiles to intricate pottery, you'll find treasures to take home as souvenirs of this unforgettable day! Low Rider Competition Rev up your engines and prepare to be wowed by our Low Rider Competition! With over 60 participants vying for the spotlight, this dazzling display of automotive artistry is sure to leave you in awe. Fun for All Ages! Gaslamp Cinco De Mayo is excited to welcome a very special guest! Keep on the look out for DORA, who will be visiting with fun games, arts and crafts, and cool prizes! Come on by and say hello! #DORA is streaming now, exclusively on @paramountplus Don't miss out on the excitement – make Gaslamp Quarter your go-to destination for Cinco de Mayo this year! For more information, visit the Gaslamp Quarter website: https://gaslamp.org/cinco-de-mayo/

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Join us in the woodshop for this 3-hour kumiko skill-building workshop! Kumiko is an ancient Japanese woodworking technique of assembling individual pieces of wood, without the use of nails, into geometric patterns. Kumiko has been used in constructing shoji screens, latticework, and other decorative elements in traditional Japanese architecture. In this workshop, students will learn the basics of kumiko, including the use of hand tools to cut the pieces and assemble the frame. Each student will work on a small project to finish and take home. Materials are provided. We recommend students bring their own eye protection, ear protection & apron. Aprons for sale here. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome. • Military discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available.

From the organizers: Water for People San Diego Committee along with Avista and KSDS Jazz 88.3 are proud to present Jazz on Tap 2024, a charity Jazz concert to support Water For People, a global nonprofit promoting the development of high-quality drinking water and sanitation services. The jazz festival will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at the Quartyard. Doors open at 1:15 p.m., with live music starting at 2:00 p.m. grooving away until 8:40 p.m. There will be food, drinks and live high-energy jazz music, highlighting local artists in a fun outdoor setting. Any remaining tickets will be sold at the door. MUSIC LINEUP with Start Times (See JazzOnTap.org for additional information) The Steely Damned 2 (2:00 PM) Euphoria Brass Band (3:30 PM) Monette Marino World Jazz Ensemble (4:40 PM) Sure Fire Soul Ensemble (6:30 PM) Gilbert Castellanos (7:50 PM) Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the venue. Public transportation and ridesharing are encouraged. Parking may be able to be found on 11th St north of E St (see Map below). The venue is easily accessible via the Blue and Green trolley lines. The closest trolley stop is one block away at Park and Market Station. Thank you from all of us at Water For People and the communities we serve in India, Bolivia, Peru, Uganda, Rwanda, Malawi, Tanzania, Honduras and Guatemala. The San Diego Committee supports the international efforts of Water For People (waterforpeople.org) by conducting public awareness and fundraising events in the San Diego area. For more information, follow on Facebook and Instagram.

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