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"Bayanihan: Dance-Theatre Spectacular" is a world-premiere dance-theatre performance featuring an all Filipinx-American cast and creative team. From the organizers: On August 19 and 20, 2023, Maraya Performing Arts presents Bayanihan, at our studio that is for and by multi-generational Filipino-Americans of South Bay. Bayanihan will explore the triumphs and resilience of this immigrant community through a variety of performing arts mediums including hip hop, contemporary dance, live music, spoken word poetry and DJing by Dr. DJ Kuttin Kandi founder and executive director of the Asian Solidarity Collective. Director/Choreographer Anjanette Maraya-Ramey is a first generation Filipina-American, and South Bay native whose father immigrated to the United States in 1973 and joined the US Navy. Similar stories are shared by many South Bay resident Filipinos who fled poverty and dictatorship of their homeland to seek refuge in a foreign country. Bayanihan will serve as an outlet to share the multi-generational stories of the American Dream, assimilation to a new home, and the resilience and selflessness of the Filipino people of South Bay in search of belonging. Bayanihan choreographers include: Sean Asuncion, Xavier Hicks, and Odessa Uno. Hailing from Los Angeles, Filipinx R&B recording artist and Chula Vista native, Roann Mesina will be a featured singer in the show. Weaving narrative, spoken word poetry and spinning live beats is South Bay resident, Dr. Kandi. Saturday, Aug. 19 and Sunday Aug. 20 Doors: 1:30 p.m. Show: 2-3 p.m. After Party (LAST DAY ONLY!) – 3-4:45 p.m. In solidarity and appreciation for the Filipino culture, audience members are encouraged to sport Barong Tagalog and Filipiniana attire! The post show reception includes a fiesta with lite appetizers, Karaoke and dance party. Make sure that your select the correct ticket if you would like to participate! – the post show reception will require $20 donation. Tickets are limited. Related links: Maraya Performing Arts: website | Instagram | Facebook

The Bald and the Beautiful with Trixie and Katya features a pair of grizzled gay ghouls exploring the culture boundaries of modern beauty through interviews with gorgeous guests who inhabit various facets of the beauty industry. From models, moguls, influencers, drag queens to adult performers, actors, and more, Trixie and Katya break down the beauty behind it all, live! *This show may contain adult themes and language. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

City Councilmember Andrea Cardenas and her brother, political consultant Jesus Cardenas, are set to be arraigned Thursday.

Award-winning author and artist Myriam Gurba Gurba will read from her most recent book Creep: Accusations and Confessions. Gurba has been described as “the most fearless writer in America.” She is the author of the essay collection, Creep, and the true crime memoir Mean. O, The Oprah Magazine, ranked Mean as one of the best LGBTQ books of all time. This event is cosponsored by the MALAS Program and the Instructionally Related Activities Fund. For more information visit: mfa.sdsu.edu

This holiday season, the San Diego Model Railroad Museum invites you to enjoy six model railroad exhibits, including a fully decorated Toy Train Gallery inspired by Christmases past. The museum, located in the heart of Balboa Park, is open to train lovers of all ages from Thursday - Sunday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Visit www.sdmrm.org to purchase your admission tickets or donate to the museum. Admission: Free (children 3 and under) up to $13.50. We share a parking lot with the Fleet Science Center. Our major cross street is Park Blvd and Space Theater Way. For more information, visit www.sdmrm.org or call 619-696-0199 San Diego Model Railroad Museum on Facebook+ Instagram + follow @sdmodelrailroad on Twitter

Hundreds of City Heights residents are now calling the new affordable housing communities home, but with the huge need for affordable housing there's already a wait list.

Get ready for Prayze on the Yard, an extension of CSU Super Sunday hosted by San Diego State University! Get connected to SDSU's learning community and learn more about higher education at this event featuring food, vendors and free gospel music. Don't miss out on performances by Jason McGee & The Choir, as well as a selection of praise teams, talented choirs and dancers from throughout San Diego. SDSU Gospel Fest, which was held for the first time in 2019, brings leaders from the faith-based community together with SDSU leaders with the goals of encouraging K-12 students to pursue higher education and of highlighting the California State University system’s Graduation Initiative 2025, designed to eliminate achievement gaps. Other CSU universities also partner with faith leaders on events that emphasize partnerships and the importance of higher education. If you would like to participate as a vendor for the event, please check out our website for more information! For more information visit: sacd.sdsu.edu

Research at UC San Diego shows when plant-based plastics erode into tiny particles they are consumed by microorganisms in two to three months.

We’re back! Join us in person and virtually for The San Diego Union-Tribune’s 7th Annual Festival of Books on August 19 presented by the University of San Diego. The Festival of Books, hosted on the University of San Diego campus, is a free event for book lovers of all ages. Enjoy workshops, activities, photo booths, live entertainment, discussions with award-winning authors and more! Which books will be the 2023 One Book, One San Diego selections? Join us for the BIG announcement at the Festival of Books at 10 a.m. Following the announcement, visit the One Book booth to pick-up your very own copy of the adult, teen, or children's selection. General admission is free. Registration is strongly encouraged. Tickets and suggestion donations are required for the panel sessions. Selected panels will have a small fee. The San Diego Council on Literacy is the festival's nonprofit beneficiary. Find the session schedule and reserve tickets here. Parking on USD campus is complimentary for Festival of Books. Follow The San Diego Festival of Books Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.