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Celebrate as the sights, sounds and aromas of Asia come alive during this local San Diego festival that’s fit for the whole family happening February 10 and 11, 2024. You won’t want to miss SeaWorld San Diego’s one-of-a-kind Lunar New Year celebration, featuring local performers and delicious culinary delights. Dig into the Asian-inspired offerings of Fried Rice, Chow Mein, Bao Buns, Beef Bulgogi, and more. Please visit here for additional information about the event. Stay Connected with SeaWorld San Diego! Facebook | Instagram | X

An Israeli military spokesperson said the military acted in “self defense” to “remove these threats.” Hezbollah said it was still able to fire rockets and drones toward Israel.

We are pleased to announce that the sixth annual Bi-national Re:Border Conference will take place on Tuesday, October 15. Add date to your calendar now. This year’s theme, “Designing Oportunidades,” is inspired by our San Diego-Tijuana region’s designation as the 2024 World Design Capital. This year’s conference will be held at San Diego State University, co-hosted by SDSU and Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Norte (UABC) in collaboration with other U.S. and Mexican partners. The conference will include interactive sessions involving interdisciplinary teams of researchers, educators, artists, public policy experts, industry leaders and community members. The conference will be bilingual, in English and in Spanish, including simultaneous translation sessions and activities. Planned sessions will address opportunities in ecological planning, social development, public and mental health, education access, economic policy, talent development, social inclusion, infrastructure development and cyber security. Please mark your calendars and keep an eye on your inbox for more announcements, travel information and other details. Call for Proposals is Now Open! If you would like to be part of Re:Border 2024 as a volunteer, please contact us. Stay Connected with SDSU! Facebook | Instagram | X

Born in Taiwan and raised in Australia, Ray Chen is a violinist who redefines what it is to be a classical musician in the 21st century. With a media presence reaching out to millions, his remarkable musicianship transmits to a global audience that is reflected in his engagements with the foremost orchestras and concert halls around the world. For more information visit: theconrad.org Stay Connected on Facebook / Instagram

Revel in the magic and mystery of Vivaldi concertos for flute and guitar. Additional baroque treasures include masterworks by Marin Marais and J. C. Bach. Also featured is Concierto Barocco by José Enrique González-Medina; a glowing work with ardent Baroque nuance. Music of Antonio Vivaldi, José Enrique González-Medina, Marin Marais, and J. C. Bach.Beth Ross Buckley, flute David Buckley, violin Angela Xing, violin Travis Maril, viola Abe Liebhaber, cello Andrés Martín, double bass Dana Burnett, piano/harpsichord Fred Benedetti, guitar Matt Armstrong, percussion Concert kindly underwritten by Jeffrey Barnouw. For more information visit: theconrad.org Stay Connected on Facebook / Instagram

Called by the late President Nelson Mandela “South Africa’s Cultural Ambassadors to the World,” the all-male choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo came to international prominence after singing with Paul Simon on his smash hit 1986 album Graceland. They have become internationally famous and have won multiple awards, including five GRAMMYs, and received more GRAMMY Award nominations (19) than any World Music group in the history of recorded music. More than 60 years after their creation, the current members of Ladysmith Black Mambazo continue to live out the group’s mission of bringing peace and harmony to the world through musical performance of the highest quality. For more information visit: theconrad.org Stay Connected on Facebook / Instagram

Blue Water Film Festival celebrates UN – World Water Day and promotes San Diego, California as a hub for marine science, naval exploration and an epicenter for environmental storytelling. The mission of the Blue Water Film Festival is to encourage attendees to think broadly about how climate change affects planet Earth and think deeply about the universal concerns and actions needed to bring us into balance. 50% of all film selections are non-US productions, helping to fulfill the festival mission of promoting cross-cultural understanding through film. For more information visit: theconrad.org Stay Connected on Facebook / Instagram

Artists have turned public bathrooms and wastewater treatment facilities into unlikely canvases for expression.

A fascinating cultural dialogue delivered through movement and music. See two world-renowned dance companies presenting a fusion of classical and cultural dance. Dive deep into historical and cultural roots of India’s Odissi Dance and Sri Lankan Kandyan Dance. Nrityagram Dance Ensemble and Chitrasena Dance Company collaborate to create a contemporary fusion of Odissi classical dance from India and traditional Kandyan dance from Sri Lanka. The work engages in a conversation between the distinct dance traditions and movement vocabularies of each country, in the second cross-cultural collaboration between these two acclaimed companies. One of the premier Indian dance ensembles performing today, the Nrityagram Dance Ensemble has the unprecedented distinction of making The New York Times’ “Best Dance of the Year” list two consecutive years in a row. For more information visit: theconrad.org Stay Connected on Facebook / Instagram

Alphabet Rockers make music that makes change! Founded by Kaitlin McGaw (she/her) and Tommy Shepherd (he/him/they), this intergenerational group creates brave spaces to shape a more equitable world through hip hop. You and your little ones will explore elements of hip hop together, have shared moments to express and uplift affirmations and reflections, and get your bodies MOVING in celebration and joy! For more information visit: theconrad.org Stay Connected on Facebook / Instagram