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The 2023 Blue Water Film Festival (BWFF) takes place June 8 - 11, 2023 at various locations throughout San Diego County, in celebration of United Nations World Oceans Day. The event will feature a total of 34 films; 11 feature films, 19 shorts, and 4 animated short films. Here what's playing at La Paloma Theatre in Encinitas: Friday, June 9, 2023 - 5:00 PM: Screening of "ALOHA El DATIL," from Del Mar based non-profit WILDCOAST - 5:15 PM: Screening of "WATERMAN," From Encinitas based non-profit SeaTrees by "Sustainable Surf," Narrated by Jason Mamoa - 7:30 PM: Screening of "IN BETWEEN 2 WATERS" - 7:35 PM: Screening of "THE SEA TURTLE ARRIBADA" - 7:45 PM: Screening of "PATRICK AND THE WHALE" Q&A to follow with Director Mark Fletcher Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 5:00 PM: "WATER = LIFE" (short) - 5:05 PM: "JALPI," Patagonia Films’ documentary short - 5:25 PM: "THE SNAIL & THE WHALE" - 6:10 PM: "THE GOOD DOLPHINS" - 6:40 PM: "BLUEBACK" Virtual Q&A to follow with filmmaker - 7:30 PM: "HOT PINK DOLPHINS," Patagonia Films’ documentary short - 8:00 PM: "WILD ISLES" Q&A to follow with Director Jon Cleave Visit the website for tickets + more information. Tickets are sold online + at the door. Blue Water Film Festival on Facebook

Enjoy a fully hosted bar and indulgent snacks for the night + a unique set of activations inspired by the upcoming special exhibition "Kelly Akashi: Formations." The late-night lineup will include: - Multiple Live Music Acts - Dancing - Specialty Cocktails - Indulgent Late-Night Snacks - Immersive Artist-led Experiences - And more surprises! Please note this event is 21+. Capacity is limited - reserve your ticket today. All proceeds from the event benefit MCASD’s dynamic exhibition schedule and education programs that foster conversations and connect visitors to contemporary art.

Join the Women’s Museum of California and the San Diego History Center on April 13 at 6 p.m. for a special presentation to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom Hashoah) and honor the survivors by keeping their stories alive. Sandra Scheller, the daughter of Holocaust survivors, will share her family’s story as well as the stories of women that survived the Holocaust and thrived in San Diego County. Her unique presentation includes artifacts from the Holocaust including the yellow star and dress that was worn by her Grandmother in Auschwitz. Through artifacts and personal experiences, Sandra shares what life was like for her mother from 1941 when she entered Theresienstadt until 1945 when her mother was liberated. Photos included in this presentation were saved by a non-Jewish relative. Women’s Museum of California on Facebook / Instagram San Diego History Center on Facebook / Instagram

Dinaw Mengestu's ingenuity and eloquence as a writer are on display in this novel about an Ethiopian American man who returns home only to learn that his father has just died.

Our sun was born in a cosmic cradle with thousands of other stars. Astrophysicists say they want to find these siblings in order to help answer the question: Are we alone out there?

Join us for a fun outdoor painting class as we paint “Wine at the Beach” while you sip your favorite adult beverage at Quartyard. All ages welcome! You will be guided step-by-step through the entire painting process by fun and entertaining artist and instructor Darrin Fuller. You’re sure to enjoy a fun and creative evening as you produce your very own masterpiece! All materials and supplies are provided. No experience necessary. We encourage artistic freedom! You can alter the painting to fit your style and use any of our colors. Quartyard is home to an eatery, dog run, full service beer garden, event venue, art space and coffee shop. Food and beverage are purchased separately from your ticket price. Outdoor heaters in use as needed for your comfort. Date | Thursday, April 28 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Location | Quartyard Get tickets here! General admission is $45. Please arrive early (at least 15 minutes) to allow for parking, check in and to order your first beverage and tasty food dish. Event will begin promptly at 6pm so be ready to have fun! This event is brought to you by Painting & Vino San Diego. For more information, please visit paintingandvino.com/event/wine-at-the-beach or call the instructor at (855) 410-8330.

San Diego Movie Awards First Annual Film Festival and Awards Ceremony including an opening night (August 2) benefit for Alzheimers San Diego/Imperial, two days (August 3 and 4) of shorts and features from local and international filmmakers and an Awards Ceremony on August 5. San Diego Movie Awards is in its first year as a Quarterly Film Competition – Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer – with an annual in-person festival celebrating the very best films from our quarterly competitions. The festival is held in the very heart of America’s Finest City -Balboa Park- at the Museum of Photographic Arts. To learn more about this event, click here!

He wants to give hope to the tens of thousands of Ukrainians who have lost limbs since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

San Diego Poetry Annual open reading, hosted by author Jim Moreno and sponsored by SDPA and Spacebar. All authors, fans of lit arts, and poets looking to publish are welcome. Come to watch, share, and celebrate. Sign up to read on the day of the event or by email at mkklam@gmail.com or text (619) 957-3264. Please indicate in your message whether or not you’ve previously published work in SDPA. 2nd Sunday–Jihmye Poetry-Open Mic takes place in person and on Zoom. Jim Moreno hosts, and Alfred Williams provides tech support for Zoom. Meeting ID: 990 814 5215 and Password: poetvoices SOCIALS: SDPA: Facebook & Instagram Spacebar Coffee & Wine Bistro: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Over the past 50 years or so, Spanish filmmaker Víctor Erice has directed just four features. His latest, about a filmmaker who revisits a past project, has the pull of a well-crafted detective story.