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This solo show "Treacherous Titties" celebrates Badillo’s journey of being “Cancer free” as well as creating dialogue and awareness through raw imagery and content. Bobbylicious brunch by Chef Sunny Soto create your own booby pancakes! Errverybodi line dancers led by Patricia Murray, a breast cancer survivor. Poetry reading from Berenice Badillo’s poetry book Treacherous Titties. Berenice Badillo was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in 2023, right in the middle of the restoration of a 1997 historic mural in Chicano Park that she painted when she was a twenty-three-year-old. Chicano Park houses the largest collection of Chicano murals in the world. She was also a recipient of The Far South Border North grant and the Living cultures grant. In the effort to not “waste her pain” as suggested by Audre Lorde in The Cancer Journals (1980), Badillo created content that explored taboo subjects on her journey through Cancer. This included educational videos, a resource website, a poetry book that will be given to newly diagnosed patients, and artwork that will be showcased in her solo show “Treacherous Titties.” Badillo and her girl gang XoQue art in motion completed the sixty-five-foot mural, the largest mural in Chicano Park done by women, for women, about women. The Coronado bridge needed to be shut down for its completion and Badillo along with playwright Mabelle Reynoso created a short documentary of the process. Exhibition programming: Opening reception: 12-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11 Breast Cancer Art Therapy Group: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 [RSVP only] Film premiere: 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28 Gallery hours: By appointment only. Contact the gallery here. Related links: The Hill Street Country Club: website | Instagram

been creating connections between its San Diego audience, its renowned guest artists and its diverse range of musical programming. This September Camarada concluded their second successful tour of Argentina, performing in concert halls throughout Buenos Aires and Cordoba. Camarada will present Musica Latina; a sizzling and passionate program for flute, violin, double-bass and piano in celebration of Latin American heritage month. Musica Latina includes the music of Miguel del Aguila, Manuel Ponce, Astor Piazzolla and Andres Martin. Andres Martin is a native Argentinian and a world-renowned composer and bass player. His arrangements and commissions for Camarada reflect the flavor and fervor of contemporary Tango as well as the pulse of Latin America. Other performers include Beth Ross Buckley, flute; David Buckley, violin; and CSUSM adjunct professor Dana Burnett, piano. Camarada’s commitment to the music of Latin America has been developed and refined over many years of research and performance. Come stimulate your senses with the luscious melodies and rhythms of Latin American chamber music. “Before entrepreneurial chamber music presentations became viable, even cool…there was Camarada…” Jim Chute- San Diego Union Tribune Music and & Arts Critic Visit: https://www.camarada.org/ Camarada Chamber Music on Instagram and Facebook

We are proud to announce the seventh San Diego Latinx New Play Festival will take place at La Jolla Playhouse, October 4 – 6, 2024. The Latinx New Play Festival expands the presence of Latinx stories and artists on the American stage, and spotlights the broad range of today’s Latinx experience. Four scripts will be selected to be rehearsed and developed at the Playhouse, culminating in a live public reading at the festival. The festival will be free for everyone to attend, and will include a schedule of in-person readings of new works, panel discussions and other events. Produced by Dr. Maria Patrice Amon, the Playhouse’s 2024/25 Artist-in-Residence, in partnership with La Jolla Playhouse, the Latinx New Play Festival was originally launched in 2016 by San Diego Repertory Theatre. La Jolla Playhouse is delighted to be able to provide this vibrant, important arts event a new home in San Diego. The submission period for the 2024 Latinx New Play Festival was from January to April 2024. Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know when submissions for the 2025 Latinx New Play Festival open. The 2024 Latinx New Play Festival has been made possible in part by Prebys Foundation. Friday, Oct 4 6 p.m. Artistic and Literary Panel 7 p.m. I never asked for a gofundme, by Jayne Deely 10 p.m. Opening Reception Saturday, Oct 5 (Matinee) 2 p.m. Local Project Presentation 3 p.m. MOTHER OF GOD, by Ricardo Pérez González Saturday, Oct 5 (Evening) 7 p.m. The Man in the Maze, by Oliver Mayer 10 p.m. Reception Sunday, Oct 6 1 p.m. Scholar Panel 2 p.m. El Puente/The Bridge, by Sandra Ruiz 5 p.m. Closing Reception For more information visit: lajollaplayhouse.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

From lion dances to cultural fairs, discover the best community events in San Diego to welcome the Year of the Snake.

President Joe Biden signed an executive order closing asylum to migrants entering the country illegally and critics on both sides of the political divide are unhappy. In other news, many California college students are leaving nearly $300 of monthly grocery help on the table. Plus, Barrio Logan is well known for its vibrant arts and culture scene, and now there’s a new addition to further honor the Latino community, a Piñata Art Fest.

An inspired project stemming from the core essence of Daring Greatly, this harmonious venture seeks to curate a unique set designed around the art of vocal harmonies and the soulful fusion of acoustic guitar, piano, and rhythmically precise cajon percussion. Drawing from their shared musical roots, they intricately weave a captivating tapestry of acoustic charm, evoking nostalgia while introducing a fresh sonic experience. Visit: Croome Brothers Trio at Fairmont Grand Del Mar Croome Brothers on Instagram

Singer-songwriter AJ Rafael celebrates his leading role at Cygnet Theatre. We also hear about a new art exhibit in Oceanside and some arts events happening this weekend.

New Village Arts is proud to present "8-Track: The Sounds of the ‘70s!" Get ready to groove through a decade of iconic music. This high-energy musical journey showcases hits from The Carpenters, Barry Manilow, The Doobie Brothers, The Bee Gees, and so much more. Rediscover the heart and soul of the '70s in this joyous, moving, and hilarious concert experience! "8-Track: The Sounds of the ‘70s" will run August 16 through September 15 at the Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center. (Full schedule to be announced) Tickets can be purchased at newvillagearts.org.

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Art and disability at MCASD; Grammy-winning jazz at CCAE; World Design Experience at San Diego Design Week; Vanessa Rishel at Hill Street Country Club; Dracula on stage; Adams Avenue Street Fest and more.

Join Oceanside Theatre Company for an afternoon of refreshments, entertainment and awards honoring significant contributors to the arts community. This festive event hosted by Ted Lange of TV’s “The Love Boat” will also feature a live auction, silent auction, and paddle raise. Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram