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You’re never too old! Create your own fuzzy Monster! Ages 12+ years or children 6-11 years if accompanied by an adult welcome! Create a professional arm-rod-and-mouth puppet of your very own from Rene Rubalcava, owner and puppeteer of LV Puppet Studio of Las Vegas who learned the art of puppet making from a Jim Henson Muppeteer. There’s no better time to create your own one-of-a-kind fuzzy monster! In this workshop, we guide you from start to finish as you select, cut, hot glue and assemble the pieces and personality of your own customized puppet. No sewing is required in this workshop. Students bring their puppets to life with their own unique interests and imaginations, and by choice and placement of different face details. Each one is unique! Find your puppet’s voice and learn some puppetry basics. All materials included. No experience necessary! • Military and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool vendor funds accepted. • If this class is full, join the Interest List. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. Visit: Puppet Making Workshop San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

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From the KPBS Weekend Arts Preview: Manuel Oliver's son "Guac," or Joaquin Oliver, was killed during the Parkland shooting in 2018, along with 16 of his classmates, the deadliest high school shooting in United States history. In the years since, the Oliver family have tried — and continued to try — whatever form of activism they can to prevent more gun violence in the United States. But something about the theater lit a spark for Manuel Oliver. He realized he could capture the attention of hundreds of people at a time in a theater, even if they were not seeking out a story about gun violence — just by sharing a connection. "This is my real life. This is my story, and Joaquin's story. It's just putting together events that are very happy moments. I always like people to remember Joaquin for his 17 years and not for his last two minutes. So that's what the play is about. It's about those wonderful 17 years. Of course we talk about those terrible two minutes, but at the end of the show you will feel empowered," Oliver said. "It's an empowering play." "Guac" will be performed twice in San Diego. The Saturday show is already sold out, but tickets for Friday night's performance at UC San Diego are still available. —Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS From the organizers: Presented by San Diegans For Gun Violence Prevention, Manuel Oliver will hold two performances in San Diego: 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2 at Mandeville Auditorium at UC San Diego Saturday, Aug. 3 [sold out] About the play: What do you do when you lose a son? Take it from Manuel Oliver, the father of Parkland shooting victim Joaquin Oliver, you have to do what you do best. Fearless, funny, and pulling zero punches, "GUAC – THE ONE MAN SHOW" is an 80-minute “searing” (New York Times) one-man tour-de force theatrical experience about a father turned activist, his undying love for his son, and the story of an immigrant family in search of the American Dream only instead to be confronted by a uniquely American Nightmare.

Friday, Aug. 23, 2024 at 9:30 p.m. KPBS 2. Discover artists and creators who prove that art is not just on a stage or a screen or the words on a page, but is truly in every part of our lives. Meet women big wave surfers, Latino baseball pioneers and an all-Black mountaineering team.

Monday, August 12, 2024 , 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Additional Dates Thursday, August 01, 2024, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Friday, August 02, 2024, 10:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Saturday, August 03, 2024, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Show more dates Location The New Children's Museum 200 W Island Ave San Diego, CA (619) 233-8792 Visit: The New Children's Museum The New Children's Museum on Instagram and Facebook

Christopher Dragon, conductor Ross Lekites, vocalist San Diego Master Chorale | John K. Russell, music director San Diego Children's Choir | Ruthie Milgard, artistic director With special appearances by Cat Conner, Loren Smith (Dec 13, Dec 14 7:30 p.m. and Dec 15), Ken Johnson (Dec 14 2 p.m.) and Scott Rad Brown Jonathan Gilmer, director Amanda Zieve, lighting designer Joshua Heming, assistant lighting designer Script by Mabelle Reynoso San Diego Symphony Orchestra Experience the San Diego Symphony's holiday tradition, Noel Noel, inside at the new Jacobs Music Center. Featuring favorite songs including "I'll be Home for Christmas, "Silent Night" and "Slight Ride", the evening will be full of Christmas classics, sing-alongs, holiday cheer and jolly spirit, featuring Mrs. Claus. The concert will be led once again by the artistic tour-de-force team consisting of celebrated guest conductor Christopher Dragon and director Jonathan Gilmer, and it features the return of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, the San Diego Master Chorale and the San Diego Children’s Choir. Visit: https://www.sandiegosymphony.org/performances/noel-noel/ San Diego Symphony on Instagram and Facebook

The Hill Street Country Club is excited to introduce a #FARSOUTHBORDERNORTH ✨ Exhibit: Backbone of Agriculture ✨ Social practice curation by Sandra Carmona featuring artworks by Sandra Carmona, Socorro Ramirez, Obdulia Garcia, Enriqueta Medina, Rosalba Mendoza, Sandra Becerra, Luis Santiago, Montserrat Ramos, Jorge Esquivel, Casandra Ramos, Armando Becerra, Jose Molina, Guadalupe Diaz, Fernando Becerra, Daniel Becerra , this exhibit is the result of a community engagement framework through art and wellbeing. Using a SEL (Social Emotional Learning) toolkit developed by “With These Hands I Can,” the exhibit encourages ownership and fosters ongoing dialogue through art. Featuring portraits and stories written by local farmworkers, this exhibit aims to take up space, be seen, and amplify their voices. Join us on Saturday, June 15th at 2:00 - 5:00 pm in celebrating the incredible contributions of our farmworkers and experiencing the role of art in our community. •••• Hill Street Country Club presenta la exposición: “La Espina de Agricultura, curación por @sandracarmonaart obras de arte de Sandra Carmona, Socorro Ramirez, Obdulia García, Enriqueta Medina, Rosalba Mendoza, Sandra Becerra, Luis Santiago, Montserrat Ramos, Jorge Esquivel, Casandra Ramos, Armando Becerra, José Molina, Guadalupe Díaz, Fernando Becerra, Daniel Becerra, Esta exposición, que presenta retratos e historias escritas por trabajadores agrícolas locales, pretende ocupar espacio, ser visto y amplificar sus voces. Únase este Sábado 15 de Junio de 2:00 a 5:00 p. m. para celebrar las increíbles contribuciones de nuestros artistas campesinos. Collaborators: Far South Border North, Mujeres Poderosas, Fallbrook Lideres, CRLA, The Hill Street Country Club Gallery, RISE San Diego, the California Arts Council, Union del Barrio, UURISE. Related links: The Hill Street Country Club on Instagram

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Viver Brasil, a dynamic dance company celebrated for its powerful, engaging performances. In this special evening, Viver Brasil will celebrate the roots of samba, tracing the Afro-Brazilian origins that have shaped its rhythm and spirit. In electrifying styles like orixá, forró, and bloco afro, Viver Brasil combines dance with live polyrhythmic music and evocative storytelling to bring the essence of samba’s heritage vividly to life. After the performance, Viver Brasil’s artists will answer your questions about their journey, influences, and the deeper stories behind each dance. Expect an evening filled with energy, passion, and cultural insight. About the artist: Founded in 1997 in Los Angeles, Viver Brasil is an acclaimed dance company dedicated to celebrating and sharing Afro-Brazilian culture through dynamic performances blending dance, music, and storytelling. Under the artistic direction of Linda Yudin and Luiz Badaró, the company draws from orixá movement (sacred dances of spirits with roots in West Africa), samba styles, and other African-derived traditions, to create a powerful experience that honors Afro-Brazilian roots while reimagining them for modern audiences. Known for its vibrant, polyrhythmic music and expressive choreography, Viver Brasil brings the spirit of Salvador de Bahia to stages around the world, inspiring connection through tradition and innovation. Visit: Samba Roots: An Afro-Brazilian Journey with Viver Brasil Viver Brasil Dance Company on Instagram

Experience an unforgettable evening with Qais Essar, a pioneering Afghan composer and rabab virtuoso who weaves the traditional sounds of the mountainous Hindu Kush region with contemporary global music. The rabab, an instrument first mentioned in Arabic texts of the tenth century, is a plucked lute considered by many to be Afghanistan’s national instrument and a precursor of the sarod, prominent in North Indian classical music . Qais’s music blends Afghan folk, Americana, and other sources, creating a unique soundscape that feels both timeless and boundary-pushing. Following the performance, join us for a Q&A with Qais, where he will share insights into his creative process, collaborations, and the inspirations behind his music. This close-up experience will offer a rare chance to delve into the mind of an artist dedicated to reimagining Afghan music for the modern world. About the artist: Qais Essar is an acclaimed Afghan composer, rabab player, and producer who bridges the ancient and modern through his music. Known for his innovative blending of Afghan folk with rich, genre-defying sounds from Western roots music, Qais has performed globally, including with the Oxford Philharmonic, and his music has been featured in major motion pictures and festivals. His compositions include original pieces for Oscar-nominated films Three Songs for Benazir and The Breadwinner. The latter earned him a Canadian Screen Award for Best Original Song. Qais brings traditional Afghan music to new, global audiences. Visit: Soundscapes of Afghanistan: Tradition Reimagined with Qais Essar Quais Essar on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for an evening with Julian Kytasty, whose playing of the bandura, Ukraine’s national instrument, evokes haunting memories of Russian and Soviet suppression of Ukrainian national identity. Julian’s singing of epic songs and his playing of free improvisations and modern world music blend tradition with innovation to reveal the bandura’s expressive depth. Following the performance, we’ll invite you to take part in a Q&A session with Julian to gain insight into his creative process and the remarkable journey that has established him as a leading bandurist. The concert’s intimate setting will allow you to experience his rich, evocative soundscapes up close, creating a deep connection to Ukraine’s musical heritage and Julian’s unique artistry. About the artist: Julian Kytasty is a renowned instrumentalist and composer who has expanded the expressive possibilities of the bandura, a traditional Ukrainian plucked-string lute-zither with 50 or more strings. Born to a family of Ukrainian refugees in Detroit, Julian learned the bandura from his father and grandfather. Later, he moved to New York, where he became the artistic director of the New York School of Bandura. Julian’s work spans diverse genres, from ancient Ukrainian epic songs to electroacoustic projects, world music collaborations, and experimental theater. An active educator, he has led workshops and master classes worldwide, sharing his passion for the bandura with new generations. Visit: Soul of the Bandura: Music and Stories from Ukraine featuring Julian Kytasty Julian Kytasty on Facebook