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The House of Pacific Relations will present its 40th Annual Ethnic Food Fair, taking place at The International Cottages in Balboa Park, 2191 Pan American W Rd, San Diego, CA 92101, Sunday, May 7, 2023, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. "The Ethnic Food Fair is an awesome annual event for families and more, which is why the 40th Anniversary is so exciting,” said Mike Salazar, Member of the USA, House of Pacific Relations. “Each year, it’s great to see the unique entertainers and cuisines from so many countries to try and enjoy, all in one place.” The Ethnic Food Fair will feature multicultural live performances, and will offer locals and visitors an opportunity to explore and taste a variety of food from 31 historic international cottages. The actual number of EFF participants varies from year to year. Guests are able to purchase delectable ethnic dishes and treats, which support each of the non-profit cottages, and they will have an opportunity to interact with volunteers who proudly showcase culture, education, travel ideas, crafts and volunteerism. There will also be live stage entertainment showcasing the national traditions from various countries and cultures between 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mission Statement: “To harmoniously come together with international and cultural presence.” To learn more, please check out the event flier at sdhpr.org.

So Cal Comics is excited to announce its participation in the nationally popular one-day event designed to stimulate business for comic book retailers and publishers, Free Comic Book Day. This event will occur on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the massive outdoor arena of Southern California Comics. "We're going all out this year," says owner Jamie Newbold. "We'll be handing out thousands of free comic books to everyone and anyone who comes to our event. It's a great opportunity to rediscover the love for your favorite childhood hobby." 2023 marks the 21st year of the event and the 25th anniversary of the opening of Southern California Comics. We will celebrate the anniversary with limited edition store shirts and tote bags, available starting on Free Comic Book Day. Previous shows have attracted as many as 1500 people. This year we have 24 vendors of hot collectibles and local comic creators sharing their original creations. So Cal Comics has an impressive guest list of local art talent, but the Tour de Force is the seminal arrangement to have over one million dollars worth of comic books on display in one glass case. Actual copies of Action Comics 1-10 will be on display, which is a great photo opp moment because of San Diego's comic heritage. "This is a great photo opp for the press," says Newbold. "These books are rarely seen in public for their scarcity." The event is family-friendly and will be held outdoors. Cosplay is encouraged! Visitors will be treated to a kaleidoscope of incredible collectibles, from comic books to Barbie dolls. "We have experts on hand to talk about comic books and comic collecting in San Diego," says Newbold. "It's a great opportunity to learn about the history of comics and the industry as a whole." Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind event! So Cal Comics invites you to join them on May 20 to celebrate comic books and the love for this timeless hobby.

Join us Tuesday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. as we welcome Dr. Kwane Stewart to the store to discuss and sign "What It Takes to Save a Life: A Veterinarian's Quest for Healing and Hope." This event is free to attend and will be held at DIESEL, A Bookstore in Del Mar. Free seating is limited. To reserve a seat, please purchase one copy of a book for one seat. Dr. Kwane Stewart on Facebook Project Street Vet on Facebook About: Dr. Kwane Stewart was questioning his career as a veterinarian when he saw a homeless man with a flea-infested dog outside of a convenience store. In a moment of spontaneous generosity, he offered to examine the dog and treat him for free. It was the first step in a now nine-year journey that has taken Dr. Kwane from Skid Row to San Francisco and beyond to care for pets and their humans who are living on the streets. In "What It Takes to Save a Life," Dr. Kwane shows how our four-legged, feathered, scaled, and swimming family members—these dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and other animals that live side by side with us—provide more than companionship. They offer essential love, hope, and a sense of security. Written with striking honesty and rich detail, Dr. Kwane looks back on his childhood, how he discovered his appreciation for animals and his calling, and offers a frank assessment of the state of veterinary medicine today, where compassion fatigue, burnout, and suicide are facts of life. Full of warm and inspiring stories of human-animal relationships, this powerful and eye-opening book is a reminder that we are all members of a wider family. It is also a clarion call for each of us to help those in need—especially our most vulnerable brothers and sisters—and the animals who are their families. Wise and warm, Dr. Stewart's story is a reminder that one life can make an immeasurable difference. Stewart is a veterinarian with more than twenty years of experience. He is the founder of Project Street Pet, a nonprofit organization devoted to caring for the lives of the homeless and their animals and his work as “the Street Vet” treating homeless animals and their human caretakers can be seen on YouTube. He lives in San Diego.

From the gallery: Printmaking, painting, ceramics, drawings, sculptures and more! Come see what students have produced in our Studio Art classes. The Spring 2023 Student Art Exhibition was juried by Art Produce director Lynn Susholtz. During the reception light refreshments will be served and student awards will be presented. Also, during the event, check out our student art sale where one-of-a-kind art, jewelry, pottery, stickers, cards will be available for purchase. Celebrate the end of the school year with us! We'll also present large scale fabric woodcut prints that were produced by students from the Arts Club and printmaking class using a steamroller! All aspects of the exhibition were designed and executed by the San Diego Mesa College Museum Studies class under the direction of Professor Alessandra Moctezuma and Gallery Coordinator Jenny Armer. The image for the invitation was designed by Museum Studies student Caitlin Garcia. Events: Reception and student art sale: Thursday, May 4, 4-7 p.m., Art Gallery FA 103. Parking and other information: Free parking in Lot #1 for the Opening Reception night only. Park in Faculty spaces only. For regular gallery hours (M-Th, noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment), park in student spots in Parking Lot #1 and purchase a ticket by the machines for $1 per hour, or use the ParkMobileApp from a smart device. The campus code for Mesa College is 21003 ALL OUR EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. THIS EXHIBITION CONTAINS NUDITY. Related links: San Diego Mesa College Art Gallery on Instagram | Facebook

Broadway San Diego presents '1776': What will it take to get two dozen powerfully passionate, exceedingly complicated, and all-too-human individuals to settle their differences, while they hold the very future of a nation in their hands? The Tony Award-winning Best Musical 1776 catapults to blazing new life in a thrillingly new production from directors Jeffrey L. Page (Violet) and Diane Paulus (Waitress). New York Magazine/Vulture says, “it’s an absolute blast!” Suddenly, the songs, humor, and passion of this musical masterpiece soar as never before. A glorious multiracial cast of female, transgender, and nonbinary actors portrays the fiery founders of this country, putting history in the hands of the humans who were left out the first time around—and the result is an epic show of passion, debate, and roof-raising musical fireworks. Experience “a 1776 worth celebrating!” (Variety) “It pulsates with energy and snaps with attitude.” You may never think about our country—who we are and why—the same way again. Rating: Recommended for ages 9+. Please note guests under age five are not permitted to enter. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket. Related links: Broadway San Diego on Instagram | Facebook

From the gallery: Join us May 13th 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. for “Bodegón Contemporáneo Fronterizo,” new works by Pablo Castañeda. Pablo Castañeda @castaneda.pablo: born in Mexicali, the capital city of Baja California, in 1973. Castañeda has shown throughout the United States and internationally. The new exhibition “Bodegón Contemporáneo Fronterizo” will be the artist's first solo exhibition in San Diego. Related links: Bread and Salt | Instagram

From the gallery: Wendell Kling transforms the Athenaeum's gallery and windows with light, color, and cut paper silhouetted imagery to create a peaceful, contemplative retreat. Taking inspiration from temples of various belief systems, A Coruscating Sanctuary provides a platform for the activities that take place within. Kineto-luminescent furnishings and lights orient participants to the central “altar” and matching lectern. Here, the sanctuary invites visitors to participate in quiet reflection, readings, and occasional activations in the exchange of philosophies through poetry, sound, movement, and performance. Wendell M. Kling is a Southern California based interdisciplinary artist and educator. Kling's work is grounded in contemporary interdisciplinary practice that often incorporates sculptural objects with two-dimensional media, installation, performance, and film. The artist received a BA and MFA in studio art from UCSD in 1989 and 2000 respectively and has exhibited locally and nationally at the Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego, Ship in the Woods, Bread & Salt, Art Basel Miami (2005), Thrust Projects in New York, and MAK Center for Art and Architecture in Los Angeles. Kling is currently professor of sculpture and new genres at San Diego Mesa College. Events: Opening Reception: Friday, May 12, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Gallery Walk-through: Saturday, June 3, 11 a.m.; free admission Artist Talk: Thursday, June 15, 6:30 p.m.; Tickets: $15/$20/$5 Exhibition activations: Poetry Reading on Friday, May 19, at 6 PM, with poet Adrian Arancibia Poetry and Contrabass on Saturday, May 27, at 2 PM, with poet Jerome Rothenberg and poet and bassist Mark Dresser Musical Performance on Friday, June 2, at 6 PM, with musician Sam Lopez Related links: Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram | Facebook

In this innovative concert we take a musical journey depicting the passing of a day, each short piece representing its progress—from sunrise all the way to the sparkling moonlight. We conclude with Mozart’s masterful string quintet in c minor, which he himself described as “night music.” Sasha Cooke, mezzo-soprano; Steven Copes, Erin Keefe, Blake Pouliot, violins; Rebecca Albers, Maiya Papach, Masumi Per Rostad, Itsuki Yamamoto*, violas; Oliver Herbert, cello; Timothy Cobb, bass; Rose Lombardo, flute; Anton Rist, clarinet; Roman Rabinovich, piano; Julie Smith-Phillips, harp *Fellowship Artist

From the organizers: Prepare to be transported into the realm of La Lucha, created by award-winning designer David I. Reynoso of Optika Moderna (WOW Festival's sold-out hits Waking La Llorona and Las Quinceañeras) and inspired by the high-flying maneuvers of Mexican Lucha Libre wrestling. In this Without Walls world-premiere immersive experience — a partnership between La Jolla Playhouse and MCASD — mysterious opticians will guide you into a realm of forbidden loves, dangerous secrets and ringside thrills. Secure your spot now and join this adventure, named by No Proscenium as one of the most-anticipated works of 2023! Performance run: April 27 - June 4, 2023 Where: MCASD's Joan and Irwin Jacobs Building in Downtown (1100 Kettner Blvd.) For information about parking, performance length and more details, please consult the FAQs of this experience here. 60 minutes with an added Cantina experience at the end for cocktails and light bites. For the best experience, please plan at least 2 hours for this immersive event. Recommended for ages 15 and over. VIP experience for ages 21+. Please note: Tickets will be sold for secure purchase through Fever, our official ticketing partner for La Lucha. Related links: La Jolla Playhouse on Instagram | Facebook MCASD on Instagram | Facebook Optika Moderna on Instagram

Brahms and Mahler face hope and loss in two very different ways—Brahms with his ravishing and intimate horn trio (featuring the principal horn of the Berlin Philharmonic, Stefan Dohr) and Mahler with a grand and epic work, essentially a symphony for two singers and orchestra, heard here in an arrangement for chamber orchestra of virtuoso players and two of the world’s finest singers, all led by maestro Alan Gilbert.