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Dancing Through Prison Walls is a California-based dance and performance project whose mission is to dance with, choreograph with, and tell stories within embodied carceral landscapes and beyond, amplifying the voices of incarcerated individuals and addressing mass incarceration. This event centers a screening of the award-winning dance documentary film, Undanced Dances Through Prison Walls During a Pandemic (2021). The film highlights six choreographies written by incarcerated dancers from their bunks inside prison and sent out to "the free world." The dances are embodied and brilliantly performed by members of the Dancing Through Prison Walls community with deep knowledge in a diversity of styles including hip-hop, breaking, tap, performance art, quebradita, spoken word, butoh and contemporary dance. Following the film, Artistic Director Suchi Branfman hosts a community discussion with the Dancing Through Prison Walls team of artists. Co-Sponsors: Cross-Cultural Center and Dance Studies Visit: https://www.dancingthroughprisonwalls.org/

The new musical, "Freaky Friday," based on the beloved 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films (and developed by Disney Theatrical Productions expressly for licensing to theatres), features a book by Bridget Carpenter - the co-executive producer and writer on the beloved TV hits, "Friday Night Lights" and "Parenthood" - and music and lyrics by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey - the Pulitzer Prize-winning composers of Next to Normal and If/Then. When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again. Freaky Friday, a new musical based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, is a heartfelt, comedic, and unexpectedly emotional update on an American classic. By spending a day in each other's shoes, Katherine and Ellie come to appreciate one another's struggles, learn self-acceptance, and realize the immeasurable love and mutual respect. Rated: PG Friday September 13, 7:30 p.m. Saturday September 14, 2 p.m. Saturday September 14, 7:30 p.m. Sunday September 15, 2 p.m. Friday September 20, 7:30 p.m. Saturday September 21, 2 p.m. Saturday September 21, 7:30 p.m. Sunday September 22, 2 p.m. SPECIAL SEATING: If front-row seating is required for someone with special needs please contact the office (760.721.9983) and they will be happy to provide assistance over the phone. Visit: https://www.startheatreco.com/freaky-friday-tickets The Star Theater on Instagram and Facebook

GRAMMY®-winning trumpet virtuoso Chris Botti has recorded and performed with superstars including Sting, Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga, Josh Groban, Yo-Yo Ma, Michael Bublé, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, John Mayer, Andrea Bocelli, Joshua Bell, and even Frank Sinatra. He’s also performed with many of the finest symphonies and at some of the world’s most prestigious venues, from Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl to the Sydney Opera House and the Real Teatro di San Carlo in Italy. Visit: Chris Botti Chris Botti on Instagram and Facebook

"Intersections: Opera and Musical Theater," promises to be a captivating exploration of the parallels between these two beloved art forms. Collaborating with our very own music professor Dr. Ching-Ming Cheng and professional theater actress and singer Caroline Nelms, both will lead the audience on a journey through the intersecting worlds of opera and musical theater. The concert will highlight pieces that share common characters or storylines, offering a fresh perspective on familiar narratives. Audiences can expect an evening of rich vocal performance, along with Caroline’s personal anecdotes, adding a touch of comedy and warmth to the experience. Sponsored by the Funes Fund Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intersections-opera-and-musical-theater-tickets-950469077597

When Claire Burnside Och was a server at a high-end restaurant, she made a mistake opening a bottle of wine. But instead of acting annoyed, the customer handled it with grace.

This lecture dives into the complex identities of Mexicans, exploring the terms Hispanic, Latino, Chicano, and Native with Grace Sesma. We will reflect on the profound impacts of colonization, including the loss of culture, tribal identity, land, and community. Through historical narratives and personal stories, we will examine how these identities have evolved, and the struggles faced in maintaining cultural heritage. We will highlight the resilience of the communities in reclaiming traditions, language, and land, and discuss the significance of self-identification and the ongoing efforts to preserve and celebrate the culture. Co-Sponsors: CSUSM Latino Alumni Chapter Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mexicans-hispanic-chicanos-or-native-a-journey-of-self-identification-tickets-948675412697

Low VOC is an exhibition of prototypes created by artists and designers from the San Diego and Tijuana regions made primarily with engineered wood composite panels referred to as Naturally Bonded Boards (NB boards). NB boards are non-toxic, biodegradable, and recyclable, made from sawdust and post-industrial/ post-consumer and recycled fibers without added formaldehyde. These boards were developed during a collaborative effort between Research Mechanical Engineer John F. Hunt (now retired), of the USDA Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory and artist/designer Christine Lee. Between 2010 and 2014, a variety of NB boards was created through multiple rounds of board forming were made. Curator Christine Lee invited other artists/designers to experiment with not only how they could apply end-user applications to this material, but also to consider how the types of adhesives and finishes that would be applied could have a positive or negative impact. Visit: Low-VOC World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024 on Instagram and Facebook

Aida Cuevas has created one of the most important careers in traditional Mexican music. Cuevas, dubbed “The Queen of Mariachi,” is beloved for her unswerving devotion to traditional mariachi music and for her mastery of its demanding vocal forms. Cuevas celebrates a long-lasting career with a GRAMMY® award, a Latin GRAMMY® award, and eleven GRAMMY® nominations in the “Best Mariachi/Ranchero Album” category. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/aida-cuevas/ Aida Cuevas on Facebook

Enjoy a candlelit presentation of Morten Lauridsen's Requiem choral masterwork, "Lux Aeterna", in collaboration with the Poway Symphonette orchestra. Visit: https://www.stbartsmusic.org/events/morten-lauridsen-lux-aeterna-2024-11-02-19-00 St. Bart's Poway on Instagram and Facebook

Hear the beauty of Rachmaninoff's magnificent Piano Concerto, in addition to Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copland, as we celebrate our new sanctuary grand piano (Kawai GX-7)! Presented by the Greater San Diego Music Coterie and pianist Bradley Carpiuc. Visit: https://www.stbartsmusic.org/events/rachmaninoff-piano-concerto-no-2