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Holo Holo Music Festival is back, set to light up San Diego with an electrifying celebration of reggae, island, and Polynesian-inspired music at Gallagher Square at Petco Park on August 30–31. Now in its biggest year yet, the two-day festival unveils a star-studded lineup and debuts a brand-new cultural highlight: The Great Island Cook Out, an immersive culinary experience that brings the flavors of the Pacific Rim straight to the heart of San Diego. "Holo Holo is about bringing people together through the power of music, culture, and community," said Dan Sheehan, festival producer. "This year, we're raising the bar with our most exciting lineup yet and introducing the Great Island Cook Out, because no island celebration is complete without incredible food." A Weekend of Unforgettable Performances The 2025 lineup features a dynamic mix of reggae legends, island favorites, and fresh new voices, all celebrating the evolving influence of Pacific Island music. Saturday, August 30 - J Boog - The Green - Josh Tatofi - Ekolu - Paula Fuga - Ho'onu'a - Johnny Suite - Tribal Theory Sunday, August 31 - Common Kings - Wyclef Jean - Ooklah The Moc - DJ Noiz x Kennyon Brown - K'Nova - Likkle Jordee - The Great Island Cook Out Debuting this year, the Great Island Cook Out will transport festivalgoers on a flavorful journey through authentic island-inspired cuisine. From smoky Hawaiian BBQ and fresh poke bowls to tropical fruits and sweet shave ice, the Cook Out brings the tastes of the Pacific alongside the festival's world-class performances. All Holo Holo San Diego tickets include access to this new culinary showcase, making it a full cultural experience of island sounds and flavors. Tickets and More Information: Tickets for Holo Holo San Diego 2025 are on sale now at: holoholofestival.com/san-diego URLs: Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3212500-0?pid=5498 Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3212500-2?pid=5498 Date and Time: On Saturday, 30 Aug 2025 1 p.m. - Sunday, 31 Aug 2025 10 p.m. Venue details: Gallagher Square, 840 K Street, San Diego, California, 92101, United States Prices: General Admission: $265.86 Great Island Cook Out: $6 Artists: J Boog, The Green, Common Kings, Wylcef Jean, Josh Tatofi, Ekolu, Paula Fuga, Ooklah The Moc Holo Holo Music Festival on Facebook / Instagram

Immigration agents are raiding known hubs for Latino workers: day laborer gathering spots, street vendor corners and car washes. Legal advocacy groups say their tactics are unconstitutional.

The Alliance Française San Diego is thrilled to present our exciting summer camps! Designed and instructed in French by expert teachers, our camps offer a rewarding and fun experience for children age 5+ and teenagers, whether they're beginners in French or seasoned francophones. Join us as we practice and learn about French culture through games, cooking, artistic activities, and much more. Get ready to create lasting memories and enhance your language skills while having fun. Summer is calling, so enroll today and embark on a French adventure! Classes available for all levels, from those new to French to native French speakers. Classes are 9 a.m. to noon with the possibility of extended care from noon to 2 p.m. Alliance Française de San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is more than simply putting flowers in a container. It is a disciplined art form that breathes life into each composition, harmonizing the elements of nature and humanity. Learn to create these stunning pieces of art that intertwine Japanese culture and the changing of the seasons. By end of the semester, you will have learned to design beautiful and professional looking arrangements for both everyday and special occasions. Contact Prof. Takeya for more information at mtakeya@sdccd.edu. This class is free and open to the public. You may register when you attend the class. Audience: Adults, Senior Location: Community Room Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/ikebana-floral-design-420258

Concert Hour is a music enrichment series presented on the campus of Palomar College for our students, staff, and community by the Palomar College Performing Arts Department. Enjoy a range of exciting artists and musicians in the beautiful Howard Brubeck Theatre or Performance Lab D-10. The program is presented weekly during the Fall and Spring Semesters at 1 p.m. and ends at approximately 2 p.m. Admission and Parking are FREE. This Week’s Performing Arts Will Be Located in Performance Lab D -10 Peter Gach is a pianist of wide-ranging musical interests based in San Diego. His repertoire extends from the complete Well-Tempered Clavier, Vol. II of JS Bach, to contemporary works written especially for him. He has premiered works by SoCal composers and actively commissions new music for the piano. He is also Professor Emeritus at Palomar College, where he was Chairperson of the Performing Arts Department and Artist in Residence in Piano. In retirement, he initiated a fund-raising campaign for the Steinway Concert Grand in the College’s renovated Performing Arts Complex. It is named the Peter Gach Steinway in his honor. His book Perfect Practice/Perfect Performance: A Handbook for Musicians at Work and Onstage, is available for download. Filled with practical advice and based on years of experience in both teaching developing musicians and personal experience, it offers real, time-tested solutions to the challenges of practicing and performing. Visit: Peter Gach – Concert Hour Palomar Performing Arts on Instagram and Facebook

A lawsuit challenges a Trump executive order that asks funding applicants to agree to not promote "gender ideology" in their work. The NEA said it would nix the language until the case concludes.

Comic-Con International is the largest comics and pop culture event in the United States, attracting thousands of artists, celebrities and fans of comic books, movie memorabilia and all things related to pop culture. Visitors can be Super Man or Wonder Woman for a day at Comic-Con International at the San Diego Convention Center. Comic-Con has become a signature summertime event for San Diego; it is the largest comics and pop culture event in the United States, attracting thousands of artists, celebrities and fans of comic books, movie memorabilia and all things related to pop culture. Along with panels, seminars, and workshops with comic book professionals, there are previews of upcoming feature films, portfolio review sessions with top comic book and video game companies, and such evening events as awards ceremonies and the Masquerade; a costume contest, and the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival, which showcases shorts and feature length movies that do not have distribution or distribution deals. Traditional events include an eclectic film program, screening rooms devoted to Japanese animation, gaming, as well as over 350 hours of other programming on all aspects of comic books and pop culture. Exhibitors include movie studios and TV networks, comic-book dealers and collectibles merchants. There is also an autograph area, as well as the Artists' Alley where comics artists can sign autographs and sell or do free sketches Visit: https://www.comic-con.org/ Comic-Con International on Instagram and Facebook

Celebrate Easter at Dockside 1953 with a delicious buffet featuring a seafood cold bar, made-to-order omelets, and savory carved specialties. Enjoy a festive day with a visit from the Easter Bunny, an exciting Golden Egg hunt, kids' arts and crafts, and live entertainment! Make a reservation via OpenTable or call (858) 539-7634 Bahia Resort Hotel on Facebook / Instagram

We sit down with one of the original co-founders of Chicano Park ahead of the 55th annual Chicano Park Day commemoration this weekend. Also, how the anthology "Somos Xicanas" explores what it means to be Chicana today.

"Lottery Day" by Ike Holter A hybrid staged reading | A West Coast Premiere "Lottery Day" by Ike Holter is the explosive finale of Holter's acclaimed "Rightlynd Saga." Set in a Chicago neighborhood undergoing rapid gentrification, the story centers on Mallory, a fiercely protective woman who has gathered her closest friends for an elaborate dinner party. But as the evening unfolds, secrets, tensions, and betrayals simmer to the surface, culminating in a shocking revelation. A searing exploration of community, identity, and the cost of loyalty, "Lottery Day" is both a celebration and a critique of the ties that bind us together. This event will have an open seating policy. - $25 ticket price includes food OnWord Theatre acknowledges that we create and perform on the unceded land of the Kumeyaay people. In gratitude and recognition, we are honored to offer complimentary attendance to any performance to all First Nations people with proof of ID. OnWord Theatre on Facebook / Instagram