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The 35th annual San Diego International Jewish Film Festival started Monday night. Screenings run through Feb. 8, and continues virtually from Feb. 9 through 11.

SDSU's 53rd Annual Pow Pow will be held on April 12, 2025. The San Diego State University Pow Wow is a cultural and social event held annually to bring together the Native American community at SDSU. SDSU has the reputation of having one of the longest-running pow-wows run by a university in California. This event is open to the public and is a partnership between the Native Resource Center, the SDSU American Indian Studies Department, the Native American Student Alliance, and the American Indian Alumni Chapter of SDSU. Saturday, April 12, 2025 at SDSU Main Campus - REC Field 103 11 a.m. - Gourd Dance - Open Session Noon - Grand Entry 1 - 6 p.m. - Dance Exhibitions & Honorings 6 p.m. - Bird Singing 8 p.m. - Approximate End The pow wow includes dance contests, cultural displays, arts and craft booths, food vendors, and various informational booths. There will be a Master of Ceremonies and Arena Director who help run the event. The MC works with the Arena Director to keep the pow wow program organized and running smoothly. The SDSU pow wow kicks off with Kumeyaay Bird singers followed by the Gourd Dance and Grandy Entry which signals the official start of the festivities. Kumeyaay Bird Songs have been passed down through generations and are used in times of celebration or grief, to sing, dance, and share culture in the company of friends.Bird Songs are used in the place of a written history and record an oral history and way of life for Kumeyaay people. Through the use of animal metaphors and allegory, the songs are used to instruct and imprint collective teachings about practical things such as food, the environment and geography, as well as history, customs, and social/moral values. The Gourd Dance is a Kiowa Tribe ceremonial dance that honors warriors or veterans. Many of those that dance this style are veterans and the idea is to honor all warriors alive or fallen for their service. Most notable of the gourd dance is the use of either a gourd rattle or metallic salt shaker rattle and a red and blue wool blanket draped over the shoulders. Grand Entry is the official start of the pow wow and all dancers enter the arena. During the grand entry, the color guard brings in the Eagle Staff which is a symbol of American Indian Nations, the U.S flag, state and veterans flags are also represented. This is also a time when we introduce our honored Head Staff and other important guests.

This will be our first AXIS that focuses on the local Indigenous culture and will be a space to celebrate and honor the original people of this land. their language, and traditions. We invite you to join us on Saturday, March 22, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., right out on the Plaza for this inaugural celebration. Visit: https://www.theoldglobe.org/arts-engagement/axis/ The Old Globe on Facebook / Instagram / X

Many of New Zealand's unique birds are heading toward extinction. So the country is taking on an ambitious conservation project: eradicating the invasive species that prey on them.

At this year's Spring Showcase, Pacific Arts Movement artistic director Brian Hu serves up a menu that celebrates that diversity.

In the last few months, bands including Hotline TNT and King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard have pulled music from Spotify in a new wave of artist-led protests against the platform.

Food Truck Friday + Live Music is back every Friday in July at Central Square Park! From 5 p.m. – 8 p.m., grab your crew for an evening of tasty eats, local bands, and good vibes. Our rotating lineup of food trucks will be on-site with delicious offerings for purchase, while live music sets the tone for a perfect summer night. Here’s the July lineup: July 4: Lia’s Lumpia · Fuego Marino · Popology — Summit Drive July 11: Popology · Lemon Drop Pastry Shop · Snoice · Artesano Tacos · Big Smash Burger — Jonny Tarr July 18: Born in Brooklyn · Popology · The Dole Whip Guy · Chea’s Butter Cookies — The Ry Michaels Experience July 25: Lia’s Lumpia · Popology — The Heart Know before you go: Food and drinks are not free—vendors will have items available for purchase. Bring a blanket or chair and get comfy on the lawn. Friendly for all ages and free to attend. Eat. Chill. Repeat. See you at the park! Côta Vera on 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, Seniors Location: Community Room Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/ikebana-floral-design-420262

For the 10th consecutive year, dozens of San Diego performing arts organizations will offer value-priced tickets throughout the county. For Theatre Month 2025, tickets will be available at exclusive discounted rates of $15, $30, or $45, offering some of the best seats in the house as of the night of the event. A streamlined purchasing experience is available through www.sandiegotheatremonth.com, making it easier than ever to access these special offers. New this year, audiences can enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from participating groups through a series of Instagram takeovers beginning in late February. Follow @sdartstix on Instagram for backstage content and surprises. Participating Organizations: Broadway San Diego, North Coast Repertory Theatre, Innovation Family Community Theatre, Poway Performing Arts Company, CCAE Theatricals, Young Actors’ Theatre, The Scripteasers, Playwrights Project, Coronado Playhouse, Point Loma Playhouse, The Bornemann Theatre, The Old Globe, Moxie Theatre, San Diego State University School of Theatre, Television and Film, Luminary Arts, Trinity Theatre Company, Cygnet Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, Theatre for Young Professionals, Diversionary Theatre, New Village Arts, National Comedy Theatre, Oceanside Theatre Company, The Roustabouts Theatre Company, San Diego Junior Theatre, Scripps Ranch Theatre, Lamb’s Players Theatre, Innovation Family Community Theatre and more to be announced. For questions, please contact artstix@sdpal.com or call 619-234-ARTS.

A beloved teacher arrested for soliciting a minor. A coach convicted of sexual abuse. A school district hit with a multi-million-dollar jury verdict for failing to protect students.