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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.

Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego’s Balboa Park location presents its fall exhibitions. For her first exhibition in San Diego, Nathalie Miebach’s "Restless Waters" show will include a new sculpture based on California’s extreme weather. Miebach foregrounds the human relationship to data in her meticulously researched practice, and uses basket-weaving techniques to transform materials into sculpture, wall installations, and more to describe our reciprocal relationship with data. This exhibition runs Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 - Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. The ICA Central mezzanine will be the site of Rafael Lozano-Hemmer’s celebrated "Remote Pulse," in partnership with Centro Cultural Tijuana (CECUT), which invites visitors to participate in a cross-border activation using identical pulse-sensing stations—a powerful reminder of both our shared humanity and the vast inequities of life on the US-Mexico border. This exhibition runs Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 - Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. Museum Hours: Thursday–Sunday Noon to 5 p.m. Monday–Wednesday Closed Directions ICA San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Former President Jimmy Carter's close friends included the likes of Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and the Allman brothers.

Iran's president said the Islamic Republic rejected direct negotiations with the United States over its rapidly advancing nuclear program, Tehran's first response to a letter sent by President Trump.

Paramount+ and Nickelodeon are taking over Hard Rock Hotel San Diego with activations that ode to SpongeBob’s legendary cultural impact. Classic SpongeBob memes that pay tribute to the San Diego Comic-Con experience will cover the hotel’s exterior, while the interior hotel lobby will be transformed into a modern art mecca with a Bikini Bottom bent. This Instagram-able installation will feature the work of artists from around the world who have been inspired by SpongeBob’s boundless positivity. The hotel’s Maryjane’s Diner will also celebrate SpongeBob’s anniversary with custom decor and comedic Easter eggs throughout the experience.

As the election approaches, San Diego Unified School District created the SD Unified for Democracy project to promote civic discussion and engagement.

From the organizers: Join us for our Juneteenth Black In Art Celebration! Celebrate with fellow Black artists, the African diaspora, and supporters of Black culture. Enjoy free food and connect with Black artists and arts organizations. Explore Juneteenth from a Black artist's perspective, showcasing and discussing Black art in the community. Open to All! Featuring the work of artists including Zigaloe Wharton, Galina Marcus, Lorise Maynard and Anthony Washington and Noelle Ocen-Odoge. Related links: San Diego Art Directory on Instagram Liberation Through Art on Instagram

Our annual celebration of community spirit will feature live bands, electric dance music DJs, arts, crafts, and food that attracts over 150,000+ visitors from San Diego and Southern California! This is San Diego's LARGEST and BEST art and music festival-- stretching nearly half a mile in size on over 9 city blocks! Located in the colorful and vibrant community of Hillcrest - our quaint shops and restaurants along 5th, Robinson, and University will come alive with community spirit, giving you a place to dive into and explore! Renowned for its vibrant nightlife scene, international dining, and eclectic shopping, Hillcrest has been the home of the LGBT community for over 40 years. Known to locals as "Pride-Light," Hillcrest CityFest is a celebration of our landmark Hillcrest sign, our residents and our businesses-- who have been champions for equality, diversity, and inclusion in San Diego and beyond. Visit: https://www.fabuloushillcrest.com/cityfest-street-fair-music-festival

Following sweeping success in more than 20 cities, We call it Flamenco is coming to Joan B. Kroc Theatre in San Diego! With exquisite dancers, talented musicians, and stunning scenery, this flamenco dance show dares you to explore your deepest desires. Get your tickets for We call it Flamenco: A Sensational Spanish Dance Show in San Diego! Highlights: - Get ready for a show full of fiery dances, intricate rhythms, and intense emotion - Watch a breathtaking Spanish dance show performed by world-class flamenco dancers - Let the rhythmic flamenco guitar and beautiful vocals speak to your soul - Step into a stunning oasis, surrounded by a rose-covered stage and atmospheric lighting General Info: - Duration: 60 minutes approx. Doors open 60 minutes before the start of the concert. Late arrivals are not allowed - Age requirement: 8+. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult - Accessibility: this venue is ADA-compliant - Seating is assigned on a first come, first served basis within each zone Program: Introduction - Fandangos de Huelva Guitar solo - Cantiñas - Bulería Singing solo - Solea - Tangos Description: Settle in for a sensational four-act Spanish flamenco show! World-class dancers perform mesmerizing flamenco routines, leaving you spellbound with their intricate footwork and graceful movements. As you listen to the rhythmic strokes of the flamenco guitar and the soulful singing of immaculate vocalists, fall deeper in love with the art of flamenco. And with a rose-covered stage and atmospheric lighting to set the scene, get ready to be swept away with passion and desire. Get your tickets now for We call it Flamenco in San Diego: A Sensational Spanish Dance Show! For more information visit: feverup.com

A packed house honored the Grateful Dead, director Francis Ford Coppola, jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval and singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt. The venerable Harlem theater The Apollo also was recognized.