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From Friar franks and popcorn to fine dining in Carlsbad, we bring you a taste of arts and culture news in San Diego this week.

Back after winning Audience Choice at San Diego Fringe 2024, “Rhythm Delivered” by DrumatiX is a wildly inventive, nonverbal explosion of rhythm, movement, humor, and surprise. Tap dance, body percussion, and found-object drumming transform buckets, barrels, boxes, tech gadgets, and everyday items into a thrilling live a cappella orchestra. As mysterious boxes are opened, performers uncover hidden objects, unexpected rhythms, and one surprise after another. Athletic, playful, and bursting with audience interaction, the show builds a shared pulse in real time. Accessible across ages and cultures, this award-winning hit invites you to clap, laugh, respond, and jump into rhythm. San Diego International Fringe Festival on Facebook / Instagram

"BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions" is adapted from a video art installation by Kahlil Joseph. The work is presented as a cinematic experience structured to resemble the sonic qualities of a record album. It combines fictional and historical elements in an immersive format that features fictionalized portrayals of W. E. B. Du Bois and Marcus Garvey, alongside appearances by artists, musicians, members of Joseph's family, and material drawn from Twitter chats, collectively forming a vision centered on Black consciousness. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with Kahlil Joseph (Director), Onye Anyanwu (Producer), King Britt (Prof. of Music), and Brian Cross (Prof. of Visual Arts), 6:30 - 8 p.m. Co-Presented by the Department of Visual Arts and IDEAS at UC San Diego.

"Hail Mary, None of the Grace," fresh from a 26 performance run at Edinburgh Fringe, will be at San Diego Fringe starting Friday, May 15, 2026 at 6 p.m. at the No Limits Space! Chris Sparkle, Ed Fringe Reviewer....., "a story full of honesty, sincerity, and surprises." Mary Kennedy, yes one of those Kennedys, third cousins twice removed; all of the tragedy, none of the money, stars in and wrote "Hail Mary, None of the Grace." But, no Irish Catholic story is complete without a mention of a good Irish funeral! Join Mary as she lays her mother to rest. Through her mother’s dying, Mary learned how to live. Hail Mary, None of the Grace is a roller coaster of awakenings for Kennedy, which has created the woman she is today. Mary Kennedy is best known for her recurring character New Fiona on the show SHAMELESS, starring William H. Macy and Emmy Rossum. Kennedy was also inducted into the Shameless Hall of Shame for the final season for her portrayal of New Fiona. SHAMELESS was on Showtime for 11 seasons and now streams on Netflix. "Hail Mary, None of the Grace," was one of four shows named, Best of the Fest for Whitefire Theatre's Solofest 2026 in Los Angeles at the Whitefire Theatre. "Hail Mary, None of the Grace," Directed by Charlene Ward opens at San Diego Fringe at the No Limits - Lincoln Park space on Friday, May 15-Thursday May 21, 2026. This show will also be at Baja Fringe for an international performance ONE NIGHT ONLY, Saturday, May 23, 2026. For tickets and more information: https://sdfringe.org/performances/hail-mary-none-of-the-grace/ San Diego International Fringe Festival on Facebook / Instagram

A chef-led dining experience honoring culture, craft, and community through food, art, and shared purpose. An intentional evening of chef-led coursed dining, live culinary execution, curated art, and conversation—curated by Natalie and Lionel Saulsberry. Date + Time: Friday, June 19, 2026 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Location: TERI Campus of Life, San Marcos You’re invited to The Freedom Table, an elevated Juneteenth experience where culture, cuisine, and purpose converge. The evening begins with a 4 p.m. cocktail hour in Old Oak Grove, set among curated art and conversation. Guests will move between two intimate indoor gallery spaces just off the deck before transitioning to Brickyard Terrace for an outdoor, chef-led dinner shaped by a collective of high-level chefs, each bringing refined technique, distinct perspective, and seasonal ingredients to the table. This is not a casual dinner. It’s precision, craft, and intention on every plate. Live music returns to Old Oak Grove as the evening unfolds, alongside immersive art and a thoughtfully curated room of guests who value culture, community, and impact. Hosted by Natalie and Lionel Saulsberry, The Freedom Table supports Achievement in Motion, extending the impact well beyond the table. TERI Campus of Life on Facebook / Instagram

May 12–24, 2026 View the schedule of events Subscribe to Fringe News Download our App The San Diego International Fringe Festival returns for its 14th groundbreaking year—launching May 12 with Fringe Previews and continuing through May 24, 2026. This year marks an extraordinary moment for our region as we continue expanding our binational artistic footprint and prepare to welcome global leaders for the World Fringe Congress 2026. For 2026, we introduce the Baja California Pilot Program—not our first activity in Baja, but an intentional, modest first-phase return designed to grow sustainably in the years ahead. This long-term vision includes thoughtful expansion south toward Ensenada and east toward Mexicali, strengthening a vibrant cross-border creative corridor. As always, San Diego International Fringe Festival remains committed to open access: unjuried, uncensored, and artist-driven. This year, artist applications were launched quietly and without advance notifications to ensure new artists, emerging voices, and first-time applicants have an equal opportunity to participate alongside returning companies. Whether you’re a longtime Fringer or discovering us for the first time, we invite you to join us in 2026 as artists from around the world come together to create, experiment, challenge expectations, and celebrate the power of performance without limits. San Diego International Fringe Festival on Facebook / Instagram

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