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Presented by the San Diego Black Artist Collective, the festival features dance, poetry, play readings, gospel music and more through Sunday.

“Stars, Cars & Guitars” Display Reflects Surfing’s Ascendance as Cultural Touchstone Our “Stars, Cars and Guitars” exhibit demonstrates how, in less than a decade, from the years from 1958 to 1965, surfing related elements came to dominate popular culture forming a lasting effect on California, America and the world at large. From iconic record albums, period surfboards, fashion artifacts, seminal photographic images and memorabilia, visitors will get a clearer sense of why this era is considered the “golden age” of surfing and the surfing lifestyle. This exhibit presents modern surfing’s formative period and is a remembrance of modern surfing’s dawn. It had a defining influence on California’s image and an indelible effect on global culture that is just beginning to be recognized in recent years. From the film Gidget in 1959 to Dick Dales “Let’s Go Trippin’” in 1961 through the “Endless Summer” documentary in 1964, the surf craze had ignited from a swell to a full Tsunami with the peak in 1965 In 1966 boards went short, hair went long, and a golden era evolved into surfing’s next phase. Almost overnight 1967’s Summer of Love and flower power were in full bloom. There is only a very short time left to see this rare and special exhibit. It is open now through Labor and day and then it is being taken down. O it is gone it is gone. For further information, please visit https://surfmuseum.org/ or call (760) 721-6876 contact the museum during operating hours from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. daily. California Surf Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a riveting 90-minute dance performance and conversation with the artists that delve deep into the heart of cultural convergence, narrating a story of unity, diversity and shared history through the universal language of dance. This captivating spectacle is an homage to the intricate tapestry of identities that emerged from nearly four centuries of Spanish colonization, weaving together the distinct but interconnected cultures of Mexico, the Philippines and Spain. At the core of "Mestizaje" is the celebration of mestizaje itself—a term that historically signifies the process of cultural and racial mixing between Indigenous peoples of the Americas and Europeans. This performance, however, expands the concept to encapsulate the rich exchange among the three regions, highlighting how each culture has been indelibly shaped by the others. Featuring two San Diego based dance companies: Danzarts and PASACAT

Chess Jakobs' new play "The American Five" tells the story of how Martin Luther King Jr. and his closest allies planned the March on Washington. NPR speaks with Jakobs and Ro Boddie, who plays King.

The sixth album by the North Carolina band, made over the course of a breakup between two of its members, is a masterpiece about life spent clinging to the edge of the abyss.

Don't miss this fabulous trio presenting an original approach to Jazz Standards and Latin/Brazilian pieces from the American Songbook featuring composers such as Miles Davis, Richard Rogers, George Gershwin, Chick Corea, Jobim exploring a plethora of grooves from swing, bossa/samba, funk/fusion, afro Cuban, odd times and more. About Lori Bell Brooklyn native Lori Bell is a flutist and composer of admirable depth and broad musical sympathies. She has contributed to the development of higher standards of performance while earning acclaim from both peers and critics for her artistry on stage and in recordings. She is a three-time Global Music Award recipient recognized for her recordings, compositions, and arrangements. In 2016, Lori paid heartfelt tribute to her family and birthplace on her critically acclaimed album Brooklyn Dreaming, her 10th CD, earning four-star ratings from Jazz Journal UK, Jazz Times, the Los Angeles Times, and Downbeat Magazine, which chose it as “Best Albums of 2016.” Huffington Post also chose Brooklyn Dreaming for their “Best of Jazz 2016”. Veteran jazz critic Scott Yanow chose it as one of his Top 25 Best Jazz CDs of 2016. It also won a Global Music Award for Outstanding Achievement for compositions and arrangements. Lori has toured in Asia, including Singapore and Hong Kong. She has also performed in high-profile ensemble settings at The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, SOKA Performing Arts Center, The Wadsworth Theatre at UCLA, and most recently, on a project of jazz arrangements and classical compositions for the Los Angeles Philharmonic Music Library. She has performed three times at the Gala for the National Flute Association, most recently in 2016. In addition to her global renown as a performer and recording artist, Lori is a respected force in music education. She is currently on the SDSU faculty as an Instructor of Flute and studio teacher and over the years, has privately taught hundreds of students of all ages in both classical flute technique and jazz styling, jazz piano (her secondary instrument), theory, composition and arranging at her studio in San Diego. Visit: https://www.ljcommunitycenter.org/event-details/lori-bell-1

Relax over a steaming cup of coffee while engaging in lively conversations with local fellow artists and explore the captivating exhibitions at OMA for free. OMA's extends a warm invitation to sculptors, painters, photographers, and artists of all backgrounds to join in the experience. Visit: https://evergreen.humanitru.com/web/campaigns/oceanside-museum-of-art~coffee-and-conversation-with-oma-artist-alliance?tab_5103=id%3A22883 Oceanside Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook

A key process in textile creation, learn the basics of weaving on small looms. Weave geometric designs, patterns or even imagery with mixed media fibers! We kindly ask that adults actively participate in this art activity alongside any child under the age of 11. Refunds are not available for no-shows, but a credit will be provided for a future class at Studio HQ if you cancel at least 24 hours before the class. ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Stop by the Brooks Theater Gallery (217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, Calif.) between 5:30–8 p.m. for a mellow evening of art, conversation, and community. The Artist Open House on Friday, May 9 celebrates NHPI Heritage Month. The artwork in the "ON THIS ISLAND" exhibition showcases the rich culture, art, and heritage of Hawaii, Samoa, Fiji, Tahiti and the many other Pacific Islands represented in the diverse communities of Oceanside. Everyone of all ages is welcome to join this free celebration between 5:30 and 8 p.m. Visit: oceansidetheatre.org/brooks-theater-gallery

President Trump says he has authority to carry out the strikes, but international experts are asking if the attacks are truly about countering narcotics or instead toppling Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro.