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Cinema Junkie Beth Accomando talks with Pacific Arts Movement artistic director Brian Hu and filmmaker Jota Mun about must-see Asian cinema — from iconic kung fu classics to groundbreaking new films featured in this year's Spring Showcase.

A fun way to experiment with different mediums, this workshop will strengthen important drawing fundamentals that are often skipped (or forgotten). Refresh your skills—or learn some new ones while you play! Materials: Mixed-media paper (no smaller than 9” x12”); scissors; glue stick (preferably not washable). Max students: 13 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/class/summer-55 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for a celebration of the glorious reunification of the Polish Jewish Republic. “Poland is not yet lost as long as we are alive” is a satirical, futuristic vision of the Polish reality, in which the state of Israel has been destroyed and three million Israeli Jews have returned as refugees to Poland. In this alternative reality, the Polish president is movie star Maciej Stuhr (played by the actual Maciej Stuhr) who himself made the decision to convert to Judaism, inspiring 4 million non-Jewish Poles to follow suit and convert themselves. Poland, now a country with over 7 million Jews, is on the eve of the referendum vote to determine whether Poland will become the new Jewish state. “Poland is not yet lost …” is a provocation exploring both the seduction and dangers of nationalism. It is written, directed and performed by Polish Jews, Dorota Abbe, born in Poland and Michael Rubenfeld, a native of Canada, who play versions of themselves in the performance. Structured much like a political rally, the audience is invited to imagine Poland’s incredible possible future Jewish reality; a world of equality … for all Jewish people. The performance is in Polish with English subtitles. After the screening there will be conversation with the creator, Abbe and Rubenfeld. Visit: A screening of: 'Poland is not yet lost, as long as we are alive!' Yiddish Arts and Academics on Instagram and Facebook

Visions Museum of Textile Art, located in the heart of Liberty Station's Arts District, celebrates and advances contemporary quilting and textile art through exhibitions that explore cultural traditions, contemporary relevance, and innovative creativity. From May-October, experience "We Are Voices of Other Voices," a collaboration between Zapotec artisans and contemporary artists blending traditional craftsmanship with modern expression. Other exhibitions include "INITKA," highlighting men in textile arts, and the weavings of Laura Foster Nicholson, which address themes of climate change. More information is available at vmota.org. Visions Museum of Textile Art on Instagram

Join us for the opening night celebration of Ed Whitmore's exhibit "Forging Beauty", at the Lawrence Family JCC in the Gotthelf Gallery. Experience Ed Whitmore's dramatic works of art created using the process of oxidizing metal paints. Each piece invites the viewer to contemplate the beauty that emerges from decay. Ed's paintings tell a story of loss, transformation and resilience, with influences rooted in his family's history of surviving World War Two and the Holocaust. Enjoy delicious food while sipping on wine (available for purchase) as you explore this unique exhibition. Show runs through June 8. RSVP: https://www.lfjcc.org/cjc/gag.aspx

in^set is a flexible chamber ensemble founded in 2018 by David Aguila (trumpet), Teresa Díaz de Cossio (flute), and Ilana Waniuk (violin), dedicated to creation, improvisation, and experimentation. Committed to expanding instrumental practice beyond the confines of contemporary classical music, in^set explores the sonic and visual possibilities of everyday objects, hacked electronics, graphic notation, and hybrid media. "Traces in Sound and Light" is a program that traverses the spaces between acoustic and electronic, composed and improvised, visual and sonic. Featuring works by Nathan Haering, Melissa Vargas Franco, and in^set members Aguila, Díaz de Cossio, and Waniuk. The concert culminates in the premiere of a new work by Jacques Zafra. Each piece explores different sonic worlds inspired by graphic notation, visual interplay, and experimental traces in sound and light. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/new-music-25-0529 Athenaeum Art Center on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for a night of light apps, beverages, Chess matches and more as we raise funds for our Jiu Jitsu and Chess Youth Scholarship Programs! This Gala is in partnership with Devoted to Youth and the Point Loma Farmer's Market at Arts District Liberty Station. Visit: https://libertystation.com/do/stronghold-san-diegos-rooks-and-queens-chess-gala Liberty Station on Instagram and Facebook

¡Hola! Join us on June 6, 2025, for ¡HOLA OLA! Bilingual & All Genres Open Mic & Showcase at the Athenaeum Art Center (1955 Julian Ave, San Diego, CA 92113). Celebrate our vibrant border town spirit and la vida fronteriza with a night of limitless creative expression. Sign-ups begin 6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., with the show kicking off at 7 p.m. and running until about 9 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Each performer enjoys a four-minute spotlight to share their poetry, music, comedy, literature, or any creative art form in our warm, inclusive space that honors both English and Spanish. Our fabulous host, Lucia (@luzzyluce), will keep the energy high and the vibes vibrant, as our stage welcomes every unique voice. Bring your talent, quirks, and bilingual brilliance. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! This free event welcomes everyone in our vibrant, inclusive border town space—celebrating la vida fronteriza in a seamless blend of English and Spanish. ¡Hola! Acompañanos el 6 de junio de 2025 para ¡HOLA OLA! Bilingual & All Genres Open Mic & Showcase en el Athenaeum Art Center (1955 Julian Ave, San Diego, CA 92113). Las inscripciones son de 6 p.m. a 6:30 p.m. y el show comienza a las 7 p.m. Cada acto tiene un centro de atención de quatro minutos para compartir su poesía, música, comedia, o cualquier expresión creativa. Nuestra moderadora, Lucía (@luzzyluce), guiará la diversión. Este evento gratuito da la bienvenida a todo el mundo en nuestro vibrante e inclusivo espacio de nuestra ciudad fronteriza, celebrando la vida fronteriza en una mezcla perfecta de inglés y español. Trae tu talento, tus peculiaridades y tu brillantez bilingüe a nuestro escenario. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/aac-25-0606

The annual Play Days showcase was far more interesting than the reveals themselves.

A longtime North County coffee shop has something new brewing, with the help of a Grammy-award winning musician. A financial investment and a return to '90s coffee house culture are creating a community hub for the arts in Oceanside.