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New Village Arts presents "The Mountaintop" Written by Katori Hall Directed by Durwood Murray Jr. Starring DeAndre Simmons and Taylor Renee Henderson Experience "The Mountaintop," a gripping reimagining of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s final night on earth. Written by acclaimed playwright Katori Hall, this Olivier Award–winning drama transports audiences to Room 306 of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, TN where an unexpected visitor challenges King’s legacy, humanity, and destiny. Blending powerful storytelling with moments of humor, heart, and magical realism, "The Mountaintop" invites us to see the man behind the icon while reflecting on the ongoing struggle for justice. Running May 23 through June 22 at the Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center, this unforgettable production promises to inspire, provoke, and move you. Get your tickets today! Previews: May 23-30, 2025 - No Saturday 2 p.m. shows during previews Opening Night: Saturday, May 31, 2025 Runs: May 23 - June 22, 2025 Tickets start at $35!* *All orders subject to a flat $5 transaction fee Performance Schedule as follows: - Select Wednesdays at 2 p.m. - Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. - Fridays at 7:30 p.m. - Saturdays at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. - Sundays at 2 p.m. Dea Hurston Industry Night: Monday, June 16, 2025 **Please note there will not be a performance on Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Tickets may be purchased in-person, online, or over the phone. Daytime Box Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday from noon - 5:00 p.m. New Village Arts on Facebook / Instagram

"One Pie at a Time" is a theatrical dance production created by local San Diego artists Tina Carreras & Erin Kracht for the 2025 San Diego International Fringe Festival. This production centers around relevant and diverse feminized perspectives and experiences in our patriarchal society. This work specifically explores themes around the objectivity of the male gaze, body image, assumed gender roles, and the pressures of impossible beauty standards. Dancers include Tem Albright, Tina Carreras, Madelyn Embry, Erin Kracht, Alexa Lopez Plush, Kamil Richardson, Samara Rodriguez, and Lisa Strickland *Some suggestive themes and dialogue are explored 1.Buy a $7 fringe tag: Required to attend any fringe show The TAG is a one-time purchase and is essential for producing the festival, as 100% of ticket sales go directly to the artists. 2. Buy tickets: sdfringe.org/tickets25/ ● Single Tickets: $13 ●Multi-Show Passes: ○ 3 Shows $33 ○ 5 Shows $55 ○ 10 Shows $104 ○ TICKETS: 2025 Tickets ○ Plus (outside fees); ADMINISTRATIVE & FACILITY FEES - applicable to all ticketing options.

This award-winning immersive dramedy is sure to please. Vera wants to be a nun, but can’t let go of her past, or v*brators. Her situation is complicated by the onset of rapturous prayers, leading the audience to become advice-giving “saints” who help Vera make the biggest decisions of her life, starting with what shirt to wear. WINNER, Best of Fringe, DC Theatre Arts WINNER, Minnesota Fringe Golden Lanyard Award “Amazing storyteller” (Lavender Magazine) “A deeply thought-out, patiently crafted story” (STIR Vancouver) “Hance is clearly comfortable on any stage; she has mastered the art of conversational, immersive theater in a way that is both approachable and moving.” (Rochester City Magazine) Performance Details: Thursday, 5.15 @ 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 5.17 @ 9:00 p.m. Sunday, 5.18 @ 1:00 p.m. Thursday, 5.22 @ 7:30 p.m. Friday, 5.23 @10:30 p.m. Presented through the San Diego International Fringe Festival Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater: 2130 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101 Tickets are $13 with a fringe tag and can be purchased through San Diego Fringe. San Diego International Fringe Festival on Facebook / Instagram / X

Family friendly | Sports | Budget friendly Everyone watches women's sports! Come cheer on San Diego's professional ultimate frisbee team, Super Bloom, as they play Seattle’s Tempest—this is a matchup you won't want to miss. Tickets are pay-what-you-can, ranging from $10-$20. Kids under 10 are free. Your ticket includes access to a "kid zone" with activities for children of all ages. Snacks, pizza, and drinks will be available for purchase. Free parking. Super Bloom on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego French Film Festival 2025: A Celebration of Love, Diversity, and Cultural Connections The San Diego French Film Festival (SDFFF), presented by the Alliance Française San Diego, proudly returns for its fifth edition from May 4-7, 2025, at THE LOT La Jolla. This year’s theme, “Love in All Its Forms,” highlights the many facets of human connection—friendship, passion, solidarity, and resilience—through a compelling selection of French and francophone films. Festival Highlights Opening Night Gala – May 4 The festival launches with a glamorous red-carpet event and gala reception, featuring the screening of *En Fanfare* (*The Marching Band*, 2024). Directed by Emmanuel Courcol, this critically acclaimed drama tells the moving story of two estranged brothers brought together by music and an unexpected family discovery. The film, which received seven César Award nominations, stars Benjamin Lavernhe and Pierre Lottin. Following the screening, guests will enjoy gourmet hors d'oeuvres, champagne, live entertainment, and a dance party with DJ GreGTraXx. Gala attendees will also have the chance to win a luxury getaway at Club Med, courtesy of TravelBootik. Night with the Stars – May 5 A special highlight of this year’s festival is the screening of Neuilly-Poissy (2024, France), an engaging and humorous take on religious tolerance, social integration, and diversity. The film follows a wealthy businessman who is forced to rebuild his life in unexpected circumstances, using his wit to navigate a world far removed from his privileged past. Following the screening, attendees will have the unique opportunity to join a panel discussion with renowned French actor Max Boublil and director Gregory Boutboul, offering insights into the film’s themes and creative process. May 6 Screenings – Powerful Stories from Around the World Festivalgoers will have the choice between two compelling films: - Moto Taxi (*Bendskins*, 2021, Cameroon), directed by Narcisse Wandji, provides a raw and immersive look at urban life through the perspectives of three motorcycle taxi drivers in Cameroon. - Quelques Jours Pas Plus (*Just a Couple of Days*, 2024, France), directed by Julie Navarro, is a sharp and touching comedy-drama starring Camille Cottin and Benjamin Biolay. The film explores unexpected connections and personal transformation through the story of a journalist who reluctantly takes in a young Afghan refugee. Closing Night – May 7 The festival concludes with RU (2023, Canada), a poignant adaptation of Kim Thuy’s acclaimed novel. Directed by Charles-Olivier Michaud, the film follows a young Vietnamese girl and her family as they flee war-torn Vietnam and rebuild their lives in Quebec. With multiple award nominations, "RU" is a deeply moving story of exile, adaptation, and resilience. Beyond Film: Art, Community, and Education In addition to film screenings, SDFFF will feature two art exhibitions: - “Coeur D’Afghane, Amour À La Française” by Manaz Raiszadeh, a Franco-Afghan artist exploring themes of migration and love. - A showcase of student artworks from the Alliance Française of San Diego. The festival also includes a special educational screening on March 21, featuring *L’Océan Vu Du Coeur* (2023, Canada), a documentary about ocean conservation, presented to San Diego school students with a Q&A session. Visit: https://www.afsandiego.org/san-diego-french-film-festival-2025 Alliance Francais San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

The Gondola Company is celebrating dads with a unique "Festa del Papa" Italian gondola cruise package. Treat Dad to a relaxing gondola cruise on the bay and delight him with a heart shaped box of Meathearts beef jerky! Dad’s scenic gondola cruise also includes a selection of nuts from San Diego’s own Old Town Roasted Nuts, and a selection of craft beer from our local, award-winning brewing company, and a box of assorted chocolates from See's Candies. Kids will enjoy sparkling Martinelli’s apple cider and a scavenger hunt during the cruise if they’d like to participate. Spaces are limited, so book quickly. Includes: 50 Minute private gondola ride for four passengers. Six pack of craft beer or a bottle of house wine. Two mini bottles of Marinelli’s Sparkling Apple Cider. A heart shaped box of Meathearts beef jerkey from the Manly Man Co. A box of assorted chocolates from See's Candies. A bag of honey roasted peanuts from Old Town Roasted Nuts. Complimentary corkage (If you also bring your own bottle). Select wines and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase. Visit: https://www.gondolacompany.com/fathers-day/ The Gondola Company on Instagram and Facebook

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents “Growth in Motion”, juried by award-winning artist, Stan Goudey. The water-based media exhibition runs April 27-May 31, 2025 at our Gallery in The Arts District Liberty Station. The free Opening Reception is Friday, May 2, 5-8 p.m. with over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The Gallery is open Weds-Sun, 11a.m. – 3 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Please visit www.sdws.org for more information. Visit: https://www.sdws.org/shows.php?ID=24 San Diego Watercolor Society on Instagram and Facebook

The Holi Festival, hosted by Pacific Ridge School, will transform The Flower Fields into a living canvas of color and joy. Laughter, music, and dancing will fill the air, creating a festive harmony that symbolizes the arrival of Spring and the triumph of peace and unity. Curated food vendors will serve delicious treats and color packets will be available for purchase. This activity is included in the cost of admission. The Flower Fields on Facebook / Instagram

Downtown’s The Whiskey House, which holds the Guinness World Record for Most Variety of Whiskeys Available, is hosting its April Whiskey Club Event on Tuesday, April 29 with Redbreast Irish Whiskey, a recent Double Gold Medal winner at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Tickets are $55 (plus fee), and they can be purchased at the attached link. The interactive evening begins at 6 p.m. and includes a welcome cocktail, 0.5-oz pours of four selections to sip (12-year, 15-year, 18-year, Lustau (sherry finish)), and a food menu of charcuterie, wings and pork sliders. Address: 420 3rd Avenue The Whiskey House on Facebook / Instagram

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