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The Martin Luther King Junior Choir San Diego, also known as the MLK Choir, will depart from their usual repertoire of Negro Spirituals and gospel music to present “All ‘Bout the Blues,” an annual music revue that celebrates the many genres of American music derived from the Negro Spiritual. In its 14th annual fundraising event, MLK Choir members will perform popular music from yesterday and today, in keeping with this year's theme, “Back and Forth Through Time.” Audience members can expect dancing, comedy, and, of course, the powerful vocals typical of this local community choir in a show conceived of, directed, and produced by local artist Arnessa Jones. The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Choir San Diego (MLKCCSD) is a nonprofit charitable organization. The Choir's purpose is to raise funds through a series of concerts to fund educational grants awarded to aspiring San Diego County college-bound high school graduates going on to major in Visual and Performing Arts. For more information visit: mlkccsd.org Follow on Facebook

The music in this program will celebrate the revolutionary power of friendship, the joy of finding wholeness, and healing in coming together. It will feature a newly commissioned song cycle by Amy Gordon, "Songs of Hope in Strange Times". For more information visit: sacraprofana.org Follow on Instagram and Facebook

You are cordially invited to Mysterious Galaxy's 30th Birthday Bash! Mysterious Galaxy is for... fantasy lovers sci fi lovers mystery lovers horror lovers romance lovers YA lovers children's lit lovers. Mysterious galaxy is for everyone. Please join us in celebrating 30 years of magic, martians, and mayhem, embracing the store's history while celebrating the future. We so appreciate your support the last three decades and hope to see you there! ~Matt and Jenni Birthday party schedule: 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. — Kids Storytime with booksellers 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. — Author Panel: On the importance of independent bookstores, featuring: Matt Coyle Jonathan Maberry Marlene Perez Sofía Lapuente Jarrod Shusterman 1pm - 1:40 p.m. — GAME TIME! Featuring: Kiersten White Peter Clines Adalyn Grace AND MORE! 2 p.m. — Speeches, group picture, and CAKE! 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. — Anzu Story Time, featuring Benson Shum 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. — Author Panel: Genre fiction, why it’s awesome, where it’s going?, featuring: Naz Kutub Ryka Aoki Susan Lee Adalyn Grace 6 p.m. — END OF DAY Related links: Mysterious Galaxy on Instagram | Facebook

Ian Cooper is Jordan Peele’s producing partner and the Creative Director of Monkeypaw. With a primary focus on the feature slate, Ian oversees the visual and conceptual underpinnings of all Monkeypaw projects from the early development stages through execution and release. His scope of oversight extends to all Monkeypaw ancillary projects, including books, events, and exhibitions. Lauren Mackler is a curator and writer based in Los Angeles. In 2010, she founded Public Fiction, a forum for staging exhibitions, performances, and programs by contemporary artists and writers, as well as a journal with the same mission in print. The Adam D. Kamil Guest Lecture was established by the UC San Diego Department of Visual Arts to inspire undergraduate students and to provide insight into the career of an established artist working in media production. For more information visit: visarts.ucsd.edu

The 2023 Mountain West Softball Championship is coming to SDSU this Thursday through Saturday, May 11-13! SDSU is excited to host the first Mountain West Softball Tournament since 2006 with the top six teams in the conference battling for the Mountain West title at the SDSU Softball Stadium. Your San Diego State Aztecs are the #2 seed in the tournament and will be playing their first game on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. See below for the full schedule of games: Thursday, May 11: 10 a.m. – Game 1: 4-seed San Jose State vs. 5-seed Fresno State 12:30 p.m. – Game 2: 3-seed Colorado State vs. 6-seed Nevada 4 p.m. – Game 3: 1-seed Boise State vs. Game 1 Winner 6:30 p.m. - Game 4: 2-seed San Diego State vs. Game 2 Winner Friday, May 12: Noon - Game 5: Game 3 Winner vs. Game 4 Winner 3 p.m. - Game 6: Game 3 Loser vs. Game 4 Loser 6 p.m. - Game 7: Game 5 Loser vs. Game 6 Winner Saturday, May 13: Noon - 2023 Mountain West Championship Game: Game 5 Winner vs. Game 7 Winner 2:30 p.m. - Tiebreaker Game (if necessary) Tickets are available for $15 per day or $40 for an all-session pass at GoAztecs.com/MWSoftball. Discounted tickets are available for groups (10+) and military personnel for $12 per session or $30 for all-session passes by contacting the Aztec Ticket Office at 619-283-SDSU (7378). Come out this weekend and support the Aztecs as they compete for a conference championship at the SDSU Softball Stadium!

Artists: Lyndsay Bloom, Jessica Buie, Cat Gunn, Sarah Hotchkiss, Thomas Macie, Morgan Mandalay, Megan Mueller and Chris Warr 25th/Commercial on the Orange Line Barrio Logan on the Blue Line From the gallery: BEST PRACTICE is especially excited to present Thick Pile, a group exhibition curated by BEST PRACTICE Creative Director Joe Yorty that brings together the work of eight artists from San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Austin, Texas. Thick Pile consists of work in painting, sculpture, collage, photography, and video. The exhibition was not conceptualized around any distinct theme or topic, but rather assembled at the instinctive whim of its curator. Pile is a word used in the soft flooring industry to define the length of the fibers and loops in a carpet or area rug. A thick pile carpet, because of its abundance of fibrous material, offers maximum comfort while magnifying its capacity to accumulate filth over time. The curator’s intention is not to connect the works in this show through these concomitant but conflicting themes of luxury and revulsion, one that is central to his own studio practice, but rather assemble the exhibition in much the same manner that he accumulates materials and ideas for his own artworks. Using intuition, he has gathered and arranged these works in the gallery to attempt an exchange through approximation between objects and images that may initially seem disparate. His aim is to cast a light that may reveal nuanced approaches to reading and experiencing each of the works in this exhibition and, more generally, each artists’ studio practices. And, for him, whether or not his attempt is effective, he can rest assured that the gallery is filled with a lot of very good art. Read more about the artists here. Related links: Best Practice on Instagram Bread and Salt on Instagram

The Del Mar Village Association invites you to celebrate the beginning of summer as only Del Mar knows how: with delicious food and drinks, fun music, ocean views, and beachy, good vibes. YOUR TICKET TO SUMMER SOLSTICE INCLUDES: Elevated, robust bites from more than 15 Del Mar Village restaurants Delicious craft cocktails, wine and beer from local and nationally recognized brands Beachside musical performance Commemorative tasting glass More fun to be announced! VIP EXPERIENCE For the first time in Summer Solstice history, purchase a VIP ticket for early access to the venue at 4 p.m., exclusive bites and sips from our partners, and more. A limited number of VIP tickets are available, so don't wait! BEN BENAVENTE AND THE STATESIDE BRUDDAHS TO PERFORM AT SUMMER SOLSTICE! This year we are bringing the island vibes with San Diego's Ben Benavente and the Stateside Bruddahs! Ben specializes in Hawaiian/Island-style music from Fiji to Ka'au Crater Boys, Jack Johnson, Bruno Mars and Jason Mraz. You will be swaying to tunes next to the Pacific Ocean – what could be better? NEW THIS YEAR: BEAUTY & WELLNESS CORNER Engage all your senses and enjoy beauty and wellness at Summer Solstice, including: Complimentary services from Tulsi Wellness Club Henna tattoos from Raanya Studios Chair massages from Blue Skies Bodywork PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS Summer Solstice will feature delectable bites from award-winning Del Mar Village restaurants: Adelaide at L’Auberge Del Mar Americana Restaurant An’s Hatmakers Beeside Balcony Brigantine Del Mar Darshan Bakery Del Mar Pizza Il Fornaio Jake’s Del Mar Monarch Ocean Pub Ocean View Bar & Grill Poseidon Restaurant Sbicca Tamarindo Viewpoint Brewing Co. Zel’s Del Mar PARTICIPATING BEVERAGE PARTNERS The beverage roster at Summer Solstice will be just as hot, featuring not-to-be-missed sips from the following brands: Boochcraft Carruth Cellars Casamigos Embolden Beer Co./New Motion Beverages G’s Hard Ginger Beer HALL Wines Kove Brewing Topo Chico Une Femme Wines Viewpoint Brewing Co. …plus more to be announced!

Join us for the thesis show receptions for UCSD Visual Arts MFA candidates Arlene Mejorado, Wren Gardiner, and Hazel Katz! For more information on Arlene Mejorado Exhibit For more information on Wren Gardiner Exhibit For more information on Hazel Katz Exhibit

On Friday May 19, at 8:30 p.m., Those Guys will be kickin' it at Old Town Blues Club. Kyle, Steven, Anthony & Shred Sean...one of the best shows in the region. Prepare to Rock! Classic rock at it's finest! In September of 1996, Those Guys began, like most bands, in a basement in Somerset, Massachusetts. Since that time, they have been a staple in the RI music scene--especially in their home town of Newport. Playing from Washington DC to northern Vermont, they have shared the stage with Staind, Survivor, Loverboy, Orleans and John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band, Saving Jane, Bo Bice, Cary Brothers, & Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul, & Mary. While making a name for themselves in the hotspots of New England, they quickly became a popular choice for those that demanded a top-quality form of entertainment. Their high energy, non-stop show style, combined with their expansive song-lists have made them the best choice for private parties, weddings and corporate events. People of all ages can be found dancing and singing along with Those Guys! Those Guys have entertained groups such as: The Newport International Film Festival, The New England Patriots, high-profile members of the Boston Red Sox organization, The University of Rhode Island, Salve Regina University, Raytheon Corporation and Georgetown Events in Washington, DC....and many more. You will dance! Even if you don't know how! Guaranteed! Stay Connected on Social Media: Instagram + Facebook

Tagline: When André (André Dussollier) contacts his adult daughter, Emmanuèle, (Sophie Marceau) with a devastating final wish, she is forced to reconcile her past with him, in François Ozon’s powerful family drama. Critic Quotes: “An emotional and complex portrait of a family in crisis.” – RogerEbert.com Showtimes: Friday, May 12, 2023: 12:00, 2:20, 4:40 Saturday, May 13, 2023: 12:00, 5:10, 7:30 Sunday, May 14, 2023: 5:40, 8:00 Monday, May 15, 2023: 12:00, 2:20, 7:10 Tuesday, May 16, 2023: 11:40 a.m., 4:30 Wednesday, May 17, 2023: 4:00 Thursday, May 18, 2023: 12:00, 2:20, 7:10 For more information visit: digitalgym.org