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Holo Holo Music Festival is back, set to light up San Diego with an electrifying celebration of reggae, island, and Polynesian-inspired music at Gallagher Square at Petco Park on August 30–31. Now in its biggest year yet, the two-day festival unveils a star-studded lineup and debuts a brand-new cultural highlight: The Great Island Cook Out, an immersive culinary experience that brings the flavors of the Pacific Rim straight to the heart of San Diego. "Holo Holo is about bringing people together through the power of music, culture, and community," said Dan Sheehan, festival producer. "This year, we're raising the bar with our most exciting lineup yet and introducing the Great Island Cook Out, because no island celebration is complete without incredible food." A Weekend of Unforgettable Performances The 2025 lineup features a dynamic mix of reggae legends, island favorites, and fresh new voices, all celebrating the evolving influence of Pacific Island music. Saturday, August 30 - J Boog - The Green - Josh Tatofi - Ekolu - Paula Fuga - Ho'onu'a - Johnny Suite - Tribal Theory Sunday, August 31 - Common Kings - Wyclef Jean - Ooklah The Moc - DJ Noiz x Kennyon Brown - K'Nova - Likkle Jordee - The Great Island Cook Out Debuting this year, the Great Island Cook Out will transport festivalgoers on a flavorful journey through authentic island-inspired cuisine. From smoky Hawaiian BBQ and fresh poke bowls to tropical fruits and sweet shave ice, the Cook Out brings the tastes of the Pacific alongside the festival's world-class performances. All Holo Holo San Diego tickets include access to this new culinary showcase, making it a full cultural experience of island sounds and flavors. Tickets and More Information: Tickets for Holo Holo San Diego 2025 are on sale now at: holoholofestival.com/san-diego URLs: Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3212500-0?pid=5498 Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3212500-2?pid=5498 Date and Time: On Saturday, 30 Aug 2025 1 p.m. - Sunday, 31 Aug 2025 10 p.m. Venue details: Gallagher Square, 840 K Street, San Diego, California, 92101, United States Prices: General Admission: $265.86 Great Island Cook Out: $6 Artists: J Boog, The Green, Common Kings, Wylcef Jean, Josh Tatofi, Ekolu, Paula Fuga, Ooklah The Moc Holo Holo Music Festival on Facebook / Instagram

"Breathe With Me" is a temporary, participatory installation that invites visitors to engage in mindfulness through breathing and painting together. This project represents a new chapter for UC San Diego's long-running and acclaimed Stuart Art Collection, celebrated for its impactful public art series.

Kevin Inman Wednesday, April 2 from 2–5 p.m. (1 day, 3 total hours of instruction) On location in Balboa Park This plein air painting class is taught on location in beautiful San Diego. Paint the peaceful oasis of the Alcazar Garden, a formal garden with seasonal plantings in San Diego’s beautiful Balboa Park. Painting outdoors gives the artist the opportunity to experiment with light, color, and atmosphere. Work with San Diego landscape painter Kevin Inman to learn how to paint spontaneously, simplify a complex subject, and enjoy the moment. Topics include color mixing, design, and how to let go of your inner critic. Materials: Recommended oil or acrylic colors (Gamblin and Rembrandt paints): Limited palette: Alizarin Crimson Permanent, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Ultramarine Blue, Titanium White. This palette saves money but limits your options in advanced painting techniques. Basic palette: Cadmium Yellow Medium (or Hue), Cadmium Yellow Deep (or Hue), Cadmium Red Medium (or Hue), Alizarin Crimson Permanent, Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean Blue Hue, Titanium White, Burnt Umber, or preferred alternatives. Recommended but optional palette: Ivory Black, Burnt Sienna, Yellow Ochre. Brushes: a range of brushes from #2 on up. I prefer hog bristle flats and filberts. Other: cup or jar for solvent; paper towels; palette or paper palette pad; Gamsol or Turpenoid; linseed oil or Gamblin Solvent-free Gel; sketchbook; pencil; vine charcoal; palette knife; gloves; travel easel or pochade box; hat and sunscreen. Supports: stack of inexpensive materials for quick studies and exercises, such as a five-pack of Blick canvas boards, size 8” x 10” or 11” x 14”, an Arches oil paper pad, or a canvas pad. Two larger canvas boards or stretched canvases, 11” x 14” to 16” x 20”, for longer projects. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

The Alliance Française San Diego is thrilled to present our exciting summer camps! Designed and instructed in French by expert teachers, our camps offer a rewarding and fun experience for children age 5+ and teenagers, whether they're beginners in French or seasoned francophones. Join us as we practice and learn about French culture through games, cooking, artistic activities, and much more. Get ready to create lasting memories and enhance your language skills while having fun. Summer is calling, so enroll today and embark on a French adventure! Classes available for all levels, from those new to French to native French speakers. Classes are 9 a.m. to noon with the possibility of extended care from noon to 2 p.m. Alliance Française de San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Using Air-Dry pottery clay, create decorative clay vessels or small sculptures through the sculptural process of hand-building! Through slab and coil construction of clay, participants will learn basic hand-building techniques to create expressive pieces. This class is intended for adults only. Seniors can get $10 off their ticket by using code SENIOR10 at checkout. Visit: Air Dry Clay 101 ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

A bright moon will make it hard to see the Perseid meteor shower in mid-August, but one night this week offers a decent chance of seeing some shooting stars.

Christ United Presbyterian Church celebrates Black History Month with the wonderful Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Choir San Diego, under the direction of Ken Anderson! Join us for a Saturday afternoon concert at 3 p.m. in the sanctuary. This event is family-friendly and FREE! Donations will be accepted at the door to support the choir, and there will be a free-will offering to further support the educational grants distributed to aspiring college-bound high school majors in Visual and Performing Arts from the San Diego County area. ALL ARE WELCOME!

When they became parents, Dragons Love Tacos illustrator Daniel Salmieri and artist Sophia Haas noticed that they were ... noticing more. So they wrote Next to Me, their first kids' book together.

Kids in the U.S. get most of their calories from ultra-processed foods, which are tied to health problems. Now, scientists are finding that kids don't all react to these foods in the same way.

black british music (2025), the new project from multi-hyphenate Jim Legxacy, tells the story of a U.K. rap scene overspilling its borders as it rarely has before.