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  • The series concludes on June 21 with the return of the Melissa Aldana Quartet, with Aldana on tenor sax, Fabian Almazan on piano, Pablo Menares on bass, and Kush Abadey on drums. Aldana’s last Athenaeum performance was in March 2020, when she played music from her album "Visions" for Frida Kahlo, which earned her a first-ever GRAMMY nomination for Best Improvised Jazz Solo. Her program this June will feature music from her 2024 release on Blue Note Records, Echoes of the Inner Prophet. A native of Chile, Aldana moved to the United States to attend Berklee College of Music. In 2013, at age 24, she became the first female instrumentalist and the first South American musician to win the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition. Her latest album explores a fascinating paradox. As Aldana explains, it reflects her “personal journey, with an especially introspective point of view. The inner prophet is my own self, now older, who has the knowledge and the intuition and the truth about what my path should be. So, it’s this idea of connecting with that inner prophet,” she continues, “which reveals things about myself, including those things I don’t like.” At the same time, this deeply intimate, searching project is a celebration of collaboration and community. It documents the evolution of her quartet, capturing the collective insight they’ve garnered after extensive touring and travel, and arguing for their place among the most incisive working groups in jazz today. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/jazz-25-0621 Melissa Aldana on Instagram and Facebook
  • This poetry workshop explores how writing can serve as a powerful tool for self-reflection, growth, expression, and comfort. Through examples of original work, participants will see how poetry can help navigate challenges, capture emotions, gain clarity, and express joy. The first 45 minutes will focus on understanding the impact of poetry and its connection to personal experiences. Participants will then have 45 minutes to write, using prompts designed to inspire creativity and self-expression. The session will conclude with an opportunity to share work, offer constructive feedback, and engage in a collaborative critique to support growth as poets and individuals. Join us for a chance to explore, create, and connect through the art of poetry! Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-05-03-exploring-themes-in-our-lives-through-poetry/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook
  • Join us May 10th & 11th, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., for our 48th Annual Spring Arts and Crafts Fair, a San Diego tradition for the whole family! A truly All-Artisan fair, where all the works are hand-crafted and sold by the artists and crafters themselves. Outside wine bars, a food court and over 125 hand-picked vendors from across Southern California, with everything from handmade jewelry, soaps, paintings and sculptures, local honey, clothing, pottery, home and garden items, and much more! Admission is free. Families welcome! No pets are permitted on winery grounds (no exceptions) except for service dogs that are trained to aid a disabled person. No outside food and beverage. Carpooling is recommended for this popular event. Visit: https://www.bernardowinery.com/pages/spring-arts-crafts-fair-information Bernardo Winery on Instagram and Facebook
  • Explore "Nature's Palette": art inspired by the earth Opening Reception created by our local artists, and enjoy watching a free demonstration with Susan Bell, a master artist. Refreshments. and FREE to the public. Visit: https://visitcarlsbad.com/events/natures-palette-show-at-north-coastal-art-gallery/ North Coastal Art Gallery on Instagram and Facebook
  • Come celebrate community, culture & connection at “Together We Dance!“ – a free dance showcase brought to you by L5 Productions Join us on Saturday, May 18 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the City Heights Performance Annex for an inspiring afternoon of rhythm, movement, and unity. Dancers of all backgrounds come together to share the joy of dance and the power of solidarity through art. Experience performances showcasing Middle Eastern dance, Fusion and more including a special live Middle Eastern music segment! Admission is free (suggested donation: $10 — but no one is turned away). All are welcome! Bring your friends, your family, and your love for dance. City Heights Performance Annex 3795 Fairmount Ave, San Diego, CA 92105 May 18 | 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. (Doors 1:30 p.m.) Together we dance. Together we rise. Cast: - Arabina Dance Company - Ale Faryat - Claudia Peña - Desert Mirage Dancers (Linda Medea Marshall) - Glitter Dance Company (Zahra Bryant) - Hypzotiq - Matisse - Natasha Lee - Rachel Rene George - w/Master Oudist Fouad Sawa - Salimpour Collective San Diego - San Diego Ballet - San Diego Belly Dance Ensemble - Troupe Royale; Bellydance San Diego, CA. - Vilia Bouilly Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/salimpourarabina-dance-performance-431519
  • With 7 of its most ambitious rules for cars, trucks and trains repealed, California officials now must find new ways to clean up the nation’s worst air pollution. But officials face growing pushback about affordability and costs.
  • Get ready to party with Project [BLANK] at the second annual "ART ATTACK!" — an unforgettable night of art, music, food, and drinks, all in support of San Diego’s most innovative arts organization. Taking place at the iconic Bread & Salt Gallery, this one-night-only celebration features a Silent Auction with works by over 40 of the region’s most exciting contemporary artists, as well as live art-making from local creators right before your eyes. Guests will enjoy live DJ sets throughout the evening by Project [BLANK] collaborators Francisco Eme, Itza Vilaboy, Joe Cantrell, and Monica Comacho, delicious bites and beverages, and an exclusive sneak peek of "PARK OPERA"— the upcoming American premiere of Wojtek Blecharz’s groundbreaking new work. WORKS BY: Aaron deMuth, Alvaro Diaz Rodriguez, Andrew Alcasid, April Rose, Armando de la Torre, beck haberstroh, Brian and Ryan, Christopher Padilla, Claudia Biezunski (Sew Loka), Claudia Cano, Coral Pereda Serras, Derek Weiler, Diana Benevidez, Dom Cooper, India Thompson, Jason Sherry, Jenna Selby, Jessica McCambly, Joe Cantrell, Joe Yorty, John Brinton Hogan, John Lewis, Josh Moreno, Kate Clark, Kathleen Mitchell, Kirstyn Hom, Kline Swonger, Lael Corbin, Leila Khalilzadeh Aghdami, Matthew Hebert, Melanie Taylor, Michelle Montjoy, Nikko Mueller, Panca, Perry Vasquez, Sarah Cook, Stacie Birky Green, Yvette Roman. Join us for this one-night-only celebration and help support our mission to bring bold, experimental, and boundary-crossing music and art to San Diego! Project [BLANK] on Facebook / Instagram
  • Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app. Hosted by Dr. Jon Hallberg and Dr. Tseganesh Selameab, the film connects the arts and healthcare through the power of storytelling. Physicians share their experiences with race, racism, disparities in health care and representation, and anti-racist efforts in the medical community.
  • The Island Vibe Music Festival is a one-day event that incorporates musical performers High Watah, Anuhea, Siaosi, Bo Napoleon and dancers from across the Pacific Islands including Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia. The event will also feature unique cultural dancers, a vendor village showcasing Islander–inspired merchandise, art, apparel and the taste of the Islands with mouth-watering foods. Visit: Island Vibe Music Festival 2025
  • Please join San Diego Watercolor Society as they continue to celebrate their 60th Anniversary with an exciting presentation of “Cubism Revealed” by Bruce Haggarty on April 12, 2025, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., at the SDWS Gallery in the Arts District, Liberty Station. Bruce attended Tufts University, graduating with a degree in Art History and obtained his master’s degree at Boston University in Art History, specializing in American Art. He has taught art history at many local colleges and universities and has traveled the world extensively as a high-altitude photographer. He will give us an informative dialog on the history of Cubism and the artists who created a new way of looking at our world through shape, perspective and dimensions. The lecture is free and does not require registration. Visit: https://www.sdws.org/ San Diego Watercolor Society on Instagram and Facebook
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