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A free 20 minute breakfast lecture series for our creative community. Join us for coffee, donuts, and inspiration every last Friday of the month. Kendrick Dial, artistically known as Mr. Lyrical Groove is a multidisciplinary artist, spoken word poet, and front man of the award-winning band The Lyrical Groove, known for blending soul, hip-hop, and thought-provoking lyricism. With experience as a Navy veteran, creative & executive coach and leadership trainer, he brings a unique blend of structure and soul to his work. Under the umbrella of his own consulting brand Creative Engagement, he fuses professional development and creativity to allow learners & professionals to explore personal narratives with cultural commentary, using music, poetry, and performance as tools for healing and social change. He recently released a musical project entitled "Clean Pain" and is expanding that project amongst other creative landscapes as we speak. Kenrick Dial on Instagram

Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with us at the opening reception of "The Art of Abstraction," an exhibition of contemporary artists curated by the Coronado Art Association. The exhibit will be on display in the Spreckels Reading Room. Enjoy an afternoon of inspiring artwork, light refreshments, and live guitar music. As a special treat, artists Nancy Plank and Tina Christiansen will offer quick-draw portraits—creating free take-home sketches for a few moms randomly selected during the event. The exhibit features local artists: St. Denis, Werner, Plank, Al-Assil, Bermann-Enn, Espaniola, and Christiansen. Visit: https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/caa-exhibit-opening-reception-35903

Soak in the gentle sea breeze as Sally’s Seaside Sounds brings acoustic performances to the marina. Your coastal escape starting, Wednesday July 16 - Sunday, August 31. Enjoy acoustic sets every week, all summer long! Wednesdays | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Ease into the evening with mellow acoustic tunes during our Sunset Salute. As the sun dips below the horizon, enjoy half-off desserts and specialty tequila cocktails, courtesy of El Cristiano Tequila Sundays | 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Breathe life into your weekend with a laid-back brunch set to live acoustic sounds. Perfect for lingering over your mimosa or savoring a new rum creation from Kuleana Rum. LINEUP: July Schedule July 16 Wednesday - 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Kahlil Nash July 20 Sunday - 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Emmy Jones July 23 Wednesday - 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Kahlil Nash July 27 Sunday - 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Emmy Jones July 30 Wednesday - 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Kahlil Nash August Schedule August 3 Sunday - 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Kahlil Nash August 6 Wednesday - 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Kahlil Nash August 10 Sunday - 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Kahlil Nash August 13 Wednesday - 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Kahlil Nash August 17 Sunday - 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Kahlil Nash August 20 Wednesday - 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Emmy Jones August 24 Sunday - 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Emmy Jones August 27 Wednesday - 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Emmy Jones August 31 Sunday - 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Emmy Jones Follow the Artists Kahlil Nash - @kahlilnash Emmy Jones Music - @emmyjonesmusic Visit: https://www.sallyssandiego.com/happenings/sallys-seaside-sounds Sally's Waterfront Dining on Facebook / Instagram

The Blazing Laptops Write-a-thon is THE big annual fundraiser for San Diego Writers, Ink (SDWI). On June 22, 2025, writers will write in person at Lestat’s Hillcrest from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Writers seek pledges from sponsors to help raise money for San Diego’s favorite literary arts organization. We provide the space and writing prompts for those who want them. All of our participants write the day away! Additionally, incentives and prizes are given for people who raise the most money for SDWI. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/all-programs/blazing-laptops/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Ahoy, matey! The nautical-clad “Titans of Soft Rock,” Yachtley Crew, will be dropping anchor in San Diego this July to launch ArtPower’s summer season. For the uninitiated, Yacht Rock is a revival of the smooth soft rock and Top 40 hits from the late ’70s to early ’80s—now a nationwide sensation. Fans don captain’s hats and nautical attire, singing along to the era’s breezy, feel-good tunes. Yachtley Crew first made waves in 2017, selling out countless Southern California venues before igniting a nationwide Yacht Rock craze. Their success caught the attention of the legendary Jimmy Buffett, who signed them to his Mailboat label before their recent deal with Earache/Universal Records. Yachtley Crew on Instagram / Youtube

Printmaking is an artistic process based on the principle of transferring images from a matrix onto another surface, most often paper or fabric. Traditional printmaking techniques include woodcut, etching, engraving, and lithography, while modern artists have expanded available techniques to include screenprinting. Participants will have the opportunity to create multiple prints of different colors and participate in aspects of “social practice,” in which artworks serve to create community spaces through sharing and trading. We kindly ask that adults actively participate in this art activity alongside any child under the age of 11. Refunds are not available for no-shows, but a credit will be provided for a future class at Studio HQ if you cancel at least 24 hours before the class. Visit: https://www.hisawyer.com/artreach/schedules/activity-set/1422274?source=activity-schedule ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

June 13 - 15 Join us at San Diego Craft Collective for Fiber Fest—a vibrant celebration of natural textiles and sustainability, bringing together fiber artists, artisans, sustainability advocates, and local farmers. This event is designed to build community within the Southern California Fibershed, showcasing the journey of natural textiles from sheep to finished fabric. Fiber Fest will feature live demonstrations, artist vendors, workshops, interactive craft for families, food, and fun. Why attend? – Learn about the journey of natural textiles from sheep shearing to finished fabric. – Connect with fiber enthusiasts, sustainability advocates, and the local textile community. – Experience sustainable fiber arts and natural textile production first-hand. – Support local artisans and eco-friendly practices in textile creation. – Enjoy a family-friendly event filled with education, creativity, and community spirit. What to expect: JUNE 13, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Join us for a fun evening of fiber friendship & camaraderie with a Sit n’ Stitch and Fiber & Fabric Swap. JUNE 14, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Main event with live demos and hands-on activities about the journey of natural textiles from shearing to finished fabric. There’ll be plenty to learn, with hands-on crafting stations, community art-building projects, make & take crafts (for a small fee) & fiber arts vendors, including our local yarn store (lys) Apricot Yarn & Supply! RSVP for Fiber Fest today to receive updates! JUNE 15 Reserve and attend a Fiber Fest fiber-related workshop! This event is free to attend thanks to generous funding in part from ARTS District Liberty Station. Visit: Fiber Fest 2025 San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Presentations by San Diego artists who will share their experiences of Kapwa through the arts leading one to compose for "Larry the Musical." Full Agenda: 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. Tour of Filipinos of South Bay Exhibit - "The Filipinos of South Bay Exhibit" curation team will be on hand to give a 30-minute tour of the exhibit which provides a history of the Philippines, waves of migration and how the military, community, faith, culture, education and businesses impacted the contributions of Filipinos to the region. 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Check-In & Merienda. Light refreshments will be served to welcome all guests. 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Our Artists: PART 1: Reading by Salvador S. Idos of his poem "Kapwa" and the essence of the poem of the Filipino value of Kapwa. Mr. Idos is a retired teacher at Morse High School and taught Filipino language to hundreds of students. His poems and other writings are capture in the 2025 release of his book "Sulyap ng Kadakilaan," glimpse of greatness. PART II. Bryan Pangilinan a graduate of Morse High School and UCSD will share his journey of the arts experience which led him to the Bay Area. His Filipino formation was impacted by the community which included PASACAT and continued his love of culture in various groups after leaving San Diego. He then accepted the labor of love in the creation of "Larry the Musical." 3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Kapwa Conversation: The artists and community will enter a time of conversations on the practice of the value of Kapwa in new generations of Filipino Americans. PASACAT Philippine Performing Arts Company on Facebook / Instagram / X

An all-media, juried student art awards show Where: OC28125 - Art Gallery - Art Gallery (Kruglak) Website: kruglakgallery.weebly.com Event Contacts: Diane Adams: dadams@miracosta.edu and Dean Ramos: dramos@miracosta.edu Phone: 7607956657 Event Locator: 2025-ABPHLG Kruglak Art Gallery on Instagram

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with KPBS Passport! Explore how an isolated community of women in rural Alabama became respected worldwide as the creators of celebrated woven works of art.