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As the city remembers the events of 20 years ago, memories are being preserved and history is being honored through art, storytelling and Hip hop.

Struggling with addiction and reentry after multiple stints in prison, Cesar Quijano discovers ultrarunning, a hobby that turns into his addiction and salvation.

Join us for an afternoon of poetry and conversation. Kabir Helminski, the renowned scholar and translator of Rumi, will share some of his favorite poems by the beloved 13th century mystic whose poems are appreciated around the world, and who became known in the West as “America's best-selling poet.” Helminski, the featured author of this event in celebration of National Poetry Month, will also discuss Rumi’s works and the art of translation with Shadab Zeest Hashmi and San Diego State University graduate students Sam Yaziji and Rema Shbaita. This event is FREE! Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/rumipoetrymonth

The ruling marks the latest setback for prosecutors in a case that shocked the country when videos were released showing officers violently kicking and punching Nichols during a traffic stop.

Fun and fast paced, life drawing is a great way to be in the moment. Learn how to draw the human figure, hone your existing skills, and develop some new ones. This class is for all skill levels. Materials: Newsprint pad, 18” x 24”; soft vine charcoal; kneaded eraser. You are welcome to bring along any materials not on the list that you already have and would like to use. The instructor will provide some unusual art supplies with which to experiment. Max students: 13 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/class/summer-56 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for a night of fishing in Lakes 1 - 4. No state fishing license is required, only a permit from the General Store. Adults $10, Jrs & Seniors $6, Extra pole stamp $4. Bring your lantern. Visit: https://santeechamber.com/events/details/santee-lakes-night-fishing-06-11-2020-3500

Come join us for our Night Swim night pool party on the Andaz Rooftop on April 12th starting at 2 p.m.! Pool will be open so please bring a towel. Please arrive early to avoid long lines and cover We have table FREE VIP tables but you have to buy a bottle. 1 Bottle = 295 2 bottles = 500 This does not include tax or grat We will start at 2 p.m. Reggaton and finish the night with open format. We have a new improved sound system Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reggaeton-rave-pool-party-at-andaz-may-3rd-tickets-1304415745609?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Old School and Freestyle concert featuring Trinere, The JETS, Safire, Betty D from Sweet Sensation, and more to be announced! Opening jamz from San Diego's own - Magnetize Band! Hosted by DJ ACE! Taking place on Broadway Pier, this unique venue is right on San Diego's Bay, minutes from Seaport Village and the SD Trolley! Visit: https://freestylereunion.com/

Featuring The Sleepwalkers and La Cosecha Internacional Son Rompe Pera is redefining what a marimba-centered band can be, fusing it with raw punk energy. Son Rompe Pera is responsible for developing and coining the now-global genre ‘Cumbia Punk’. They started to put their own punk twists on traditional cumbia songs, a wildly danceable fusion that’s come to unites crowds everywhere. Their shows have become home to the now-infamous marimba mosh pit across the globe, joining intergenerational audiences in moments of essential release and community around their hard-hitting, forward-thinking, unrelenting punk-infused cumbias. Visit: Son Rompe Pera Son Rompe Pera on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for an enlightening discussion with Claudia Rodríguez-Biezunski, the Chicana textile artist and slow fashion designer behind Sew Loka. In this talk, Rodríguez-Biezunski champions sewing as both a vital art form and a powerful response to our disposable fashion culture. Rodríguez-Biezunski will explore how the deliberate practice of sewing transcends mere utility to become an expressive medium, worthy of the same respect given to traditional fine arts. She'll discuss how reclaiming this craft provides a meaningful alternative to fast fashion's environmental and ethical pitfalls, offering a path toward more conscious consumption and creation. The conversation will also address why sewing skills—once considered essential knowledge—deserve renewed appreciation in today's society, not just as practical abilities but as conduits for creativity, sustainability, and personal empowerment. Discover how Rodríguez-Biezunski's work honors the hands that make our garments while inviting us to reimagine our relationship with clothing in an age of mass production. Claudia Rodríguez-Biezunski, better known as Sew Loka, is a San Diego-based textile artist and fashion designer who has made a significant impact in the intersection of streetwear, sustainability, Chicana culture, and DIY fashion. She gained prominence for her distinctive style of customizing and upcycling clothing, while only using recycled, reclaimed and repurposed fabrics to create all of her one of a kind fashion designs and textile art pieces. Beyond her fashion work, Rodríguez-Biezunski is also known for her commitment to community engagement and teaching others the art of sewing and customization. You can visit her any time at her sewing studio, Sew Loka, in the vibrant neighborhood of Barrio Logan in San Diego, CA. Claudia Rodriguez-Biezunski on Instagram Mingei International Museum on Facebook / Instagram