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A night of live entertainment with Neo Soul Artist, Taquirah, her band, DJ Milu, and 3 poets and 3 comedians. Open dance floor and hosted by actor/director, Lavelle Lemonier.

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app. Samantha's visit to the jewel-like Canadian city of Victoria begins with an exploration of the Chinese immigrant experience. A bike tour ends at Fisherman's Wharf, leading to a breathtaking whale-watching voyage. Then it's tea time at the iconic Fairmont Empress hotel accompanied by a gorgeous sunset. The visit culminates at Butchart Gardens.

The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library is pleased to present the 2025 spring season of the Acoustic Evenings concert series, beginning May 16. The Acoustic Evenings series at the Athenaeum showcases some of the finest acoustic musicians in San Diego. Multiple acts fill each program, and attentive audiences delight in the intimacy of the unplugged storytelling format. San Diego Music Hall of Fame founder Jefferson Jay organizes and hosts the series. The project advances the Athenaeum’s commitment to support diverse San Diego talent. Acoustic Evenings is an unforgettable and personal experience for San Diego music lovers. The series, continuing through June 6, is set in the Athenaeum’s Joan & Irwin Jacobs Music Room. The series opens on Friday, May 16, with Wax, Cindy Lee Berryhill, and Gayle Skidmore. On Friday, May 23, the series continues with Jimmy and Enrique, Sue Palmer and Liz Ajuzie, and Walt Richards. The series continues Friday, May 30, with Tim Flannery, Jeff Berkley and Brown Sugar, and Ashley Norton. The series concludes Friday, June 6; Enjoy Acoustic Evenings exemplified, featuring Lee Coulter, Julia Sage, Dave Booda, Monette Marino, Santiago Orozco, Jesus Gonzalez, Jefferson Jay, Bri Schillings, and Michelle Lerach. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/acoustics Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

The San Dieguito Art Guild, a non-profit group, hosts their 28th annual Mother’s Day Weekend Art, Garden & Studio Tour. This is a self-guided, driving tour on Saturday and Sunday, Mother’s Day weekend, May 10 and 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Tickets are good for both days and homes may be re-visited. Take your mom or best friends on a leisurely tour of the 8 North San Diego County homes where you can peruse more than 30 unique exhibits of locally made art, and relax in each unique coastal or inland garden. Artists from the San Dieguito Art Guild will be positioned in the gardens — showing and selling their paintings, ceramics, glass, gourd art, fiber arts, photography, jewelry, and much more. Free refreshments will be served at every stop. The year’s tour includes an eclectic group of eight homes, gardens, and art studios including a garden that has been almost 50 years in the making, an outdoor kitchen/bar, a chicken coop, a vineyard with several varieties of grape vines, a patio area with a spiral stair case, a lawn that was torn out and replaced with special tiles made on site by the hosts, a beautiful view of the ocean, a meticulously tended rose garden, a built-in wine cellar, a serene babbling brook, and twin stag horn ferns. This two-day event is the major fund-raiser of the year for the San Dieguito Art Guild. Without funds from this tour the Guild would operate at a loss. Tickets are $35 per person and may be purchased at the Off Track Gallery (937 South Coast Highway 101, Suite C-103, Encinitas), at each home both days of the tour. Ticket sales begin in early April. Well behaved children 17 and under are free. This is a favorite tour of many San Diegans — many of whom take this tour year after year. In keeping with their Mission Statement, “The San Dieguito Art Guild is an organization dedicated to furthering artistic understanding and fostering artistic growth of members and the community at large by promoting interest, education, knowledge and skills in the visual arts”, 10% of the net proceeds from the tour will be awarded to several promising art students. In addition, one of the homes will host "T.E.R.i," an organization that helps people with special needs live fulfilling lives. Their clients produce charming art works, the sale of which help support their facility and teachers. Visit: 2025 Mother’s Day Weekend Art, Garden & Studio Tour

Directed by Todd Salovey This exhilarating new musical, featuring vibrant visuals inspired by the master painter himself, celebrates the life and art of Marc and Bella Chagall, chronicling their journey from their beloved Vitebsk and Gordes to America as refugees. With 15 original klezmer-inspired songs composed by Yale Strom, Chagall weaves a tale of love, creativity, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. This production celebrates the transformative power of art and the refugee experience, featuring an all-star cast and a live klezmer band. Don't miss this extraordinary fusion of music, art, and storytelling. Visit: https://www.theoldglobe.org/pdp/arts-engagement/2025/the-360-project/jfest-chagall/#?startDate=2025-04-01&%3FendDate=2025-04-30 The Old Globe on Instagram and Facebook

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it. This workshop will be hosted at Local Roots Kombucha. Local Roots began with the simple goal of creating a better-for-you alcohol that gives back to the local community as much as it does your gut. The name Local Roots was derived from our passion for bringing people together, sharing and instilling a sense of community. The word ‘local’ is defined by belonging or relating to a particular area or neighborhood, while ‘roots’ is defined as being established deeply with a purpose. Our name is our badge on honor and our brand ethos is centered around always abiding by the culture personified in our brand name. Under 21 policy: Please contact Local Roots Kombucha for details regarding underage entry For more about Bonsai Bar and what to expect at our classes, visit our website at: https://bonsaibar.com/products/local-roots-kombucha Happens on the following Dates: May 18, 2025, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. June 1, 2025, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. June 22, 2025, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Local Roots on Facebook / Instagram Bonsai Bar on Facebook / Instagram

With The Bad Plus, acclaimed artists Chris Potter and Craig Taborn revisit the formative repertoire of Keith Jarrett’s American Quartet. The project is not simply a tribute to one of jazz’s most influential ensembles, it’s a continuation of the American Quartet’s spirit: a fearless commitment to musical dialogue, emotional depth, and boundary-pushing improvisation. Founding members Reid Anderson and Dave King, whose work with The Bad Plus helped redefine modern jazz, combine with Potter’s commanding tenor saxophone and Taborn’s brilliant piano to capture the raw, exploratory energy of the American Quartet while bringing their own distinct voices to the material. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/bad-plus/ The Bad Plus on Instagram and Facebook

For the first time in over 40 years, two living legends of Afro-Cuban jazz—Arturo Sandoval and Chucho Valdés—reunite on stage for an electrifying quintet performance. This once-in-a-lifetime concert brings together the masterful trumpet virtuosity of Sandoval with the groundbreaking piano genius of Valdés in an explosive celebration of rhythm, improvisation, and musical legacy. Don’t miss the rare opportunity to witness these icons create magic in an intimate, high-octane setting—an unforgettable night of history in the making! Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/valdes-sandoval/ Arturo Sandoval on Instagram and Facebook Chucho Valdes on Instagram and Facebook

flute, violin, double bass, piano, bandoneon, featured composer music by Andrés Martín, Pablo Jaurena, and Astor Piazzolla the soul of tango revealed, face to face "Tango Íntimo II" brings you face-to-face with the raw beauty of tango, featuring performances by The Camarada Tango Quartet alongside renowned bandoneonist Pablo Jaurena. Anchoring the evening is a reprise of "Eclipse," "Change & Bloom," the 2022 Camarada Composers Circle commission by Composer-in-Residence Andrés Martín. The evening also features timeless works by Astor Piazzolla and the world premiere of a new duo for flute and bandoneón by Pablo Jaurena. Paired with live narration by renowned tango historian Ignacio Varchausky, this program becomes more than a performance — it’s a dialogue between tradition and reinvention, between artist and audience. This is tango — raw, real, and right in front of your eyes. Beth Ross Buckley, flute David Buckley, violin Andrés Martín, double bass & featured composer Dana Burnett, piano Pablo Jaurena, bandoneon Ignacio Varchausky, narrator UC San Diego Park & Market1100 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Parking between Park & Market on 11th 6:30 p.m. - Doors open - snacks, drinks, and signature cocktails available for purchase from Farmhouse Catering. 7 p.m. - A Conversation Between Andrés Martín (double bass) and Pablo Jaurena (bandoneon) 7:30 p.m. - Concert Begins Kindly underwritten by Elaine Baldwin & Carl Nelson Camarada on Facebook / Instagram

Bask under the stars while witnessing the brilliance of City Ballet of San Diego's emerging dance artists on a lovely evening. Savor a gourmet menu, replete with delicious meals and rejuvenating beverages, before the dazzling showcase begins. Visit: Ballet Under the Stars City Ballet of San Diego on Instagram and Facebook