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The professional choral ensemble, SACRA/PROFANA, presents a beautiful program for the holiday celebrating the warmth, guidance, and hope symbolized by a candle shining in a window. it's a simple beacon that has comforted travelers, welcomed loved ones home, and provided a sense of sanctuary through the ages. In the spirit of the season, the concert will highlight the vital work of refugee organizations in San Diego, blending artistry, community, and social impact. SACRA/PROFANA on Facebook / Instagram

Formed in France in 2010 by pianist Elie Dufour, double bassist Yann Phayphet and drummer Marc Michel, EYM Trio explores the international realm of jazz, touring the world and fostering deep artistic connections and collaborations. At the core of the trio’s musical evolution are the artists and approaches they have discovered throughout their many performances across the globe. EYM Trio has performed on stages and festivals throughout the world, including the Tokyo Jazz Festival, Winter Jazz Festival (New York), Jazz à Vienne, Kolkata Jazz Fest, Jarasum Jazz Festival (South Korea), Taichung Jazz Festival (Taiwan), Medellin Jazz Festival (Colombia), Ngayog Jazz Festival (Indonesia) and many others. Their newest album, "Bangalore," is named after the capital city of Karnataka in south India and is where the trio first met Varijashree Venugopal. The music is a reflection of their friendship, spontaneity and musical connection. It blends boundaries, genres and cultures, representing a crossover between jazz and Carnatic traditions. Varijashree Venugopal Vocalist and flutist Varijashree Venugopal was born in India to musician parents Vidwan Sri H.S. Venugopal and Smt. T.V. Rama. At 18 months old, she could identify nearly 50 ragas—200 by the time she was 4. She was initially trained by her father, Vidwan H.S. Venugopal, before undergoing formal training in Carnatic music under Vidhushi H. Geetha. She learned rare compositions from Vidhushi Vasantha Srinivasan and Vidwan D.S. Srivatsa and later took advanced music lessons under Gaanakalanidhi Vidwan Salem P. Sundarean. She gave her first Carnatic vocal performance at the age of 7 at the prestigious platform of Bangalore Gayana Samaj. Beyond her proficiency in Carnatic music, Varijashree has a deep knowledge of jazz and occidental music. She has been recognized by Chick Corea, Victor Wooten, John McLaughlin, Bobby McFerrin, Béla Fleck, Hamilton De Hollanda, and others.

Our top picks for classical music and jazz in San Diego this season: A world-class cellist; music, art and kinetic energy; Japanese drums and dance; a week of jazz piano; and cinematic chamber music.

Join us for the North Park Mini Book Fair on June 29, 2024, at the charming North Park Mini Park! This intimate event will feature a select group of booksellers, offering a unique and curated literary experience. Explore a variety of books, and engage with fellow book enthusiasts. In addition to browsing an array of books, you can dive into creative fun with engaging, hands-on activities suitable for all ages, live music performances while you explore the fair, story time perfect for the little ones (10:30 a.m.), and check out our exclusive book fair merchandise, a new bag perfect for carrying your new reads. Featured Vendors: - Mysterious Galaxy - The Comicbook Artists of San Diego - Joyride Bookshop - The Library Shop - Elizarraras Art - Cottage Craft - Adam Gnade plus so much more!! For more info, visit verbatimbooks.com/events Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Banksy has been unveiling stencils and installations depicting animals at different spots around the city every day for more than a week, leaving fans and art critics guessing as to their meaning.

The album's namesake, Polari, is a set of a few hundred words and phrases that was adopted by gay men as a way of speaking in secret during periods of criminalization.

Since 1995, presidents have issued a series of proclamations celebrating Women's History in March. NPR readers share stories of the women who have made the biggest impacts on their lives.

A safe return to the 4th districts community of Encanto, Kuumba Festival San Diego’s longest running celebration of black youth, family, community development, health, art, culture and heritage. The premiere unique black arts and culture celebration will be returning back to the community of the 4th district where the people who named, defined, created and demonstrated it since 1986, live work and play. Visit: https://www.sduw.org/tickets

Art, Power, Equity Partners with J. Walcher Communications for “Curator-in-Residence” Shows First Show Features Chicana, Interdisciplinary Artist Katie Ruiz Art, Power, Equity (APE) – an arts-based enterprise that supports underrepresented artists and promotes equity, access and opportunity in the creative economy – and long-time public relations and marketing firm, J. Walcher Communications (JWC) – have announced a series of three artist residencies this summer. This programming is the evolution of APE and JWC’s “Curator-in-Residence” partnership that began in 2021. JWC will provide a dedicated exhibition space within its historic offices in Sherman Heights, with the first show of San Diego-based interdisciplinary artist Katie Ruiz, known for her paintings and fiber sculpture. The first artist will select the next artist in the series. APE’s first exhibition will open with an artist talk, reception and viewing with painter and multimedia artist Ruiz on Saturday, June 8, 6 - 9 p.m. The show is open to the public every Saturday 1 - 4 p.m. from June 8 through June 29, and during the week by appointment only. Ruiz' work is based on textiles from blankets to crochet, using painting and textile art as a metaphor for her identity as a mixed-race woman raised in two cultures. This show will feature Pompom installations as well as mixed media works she has coined as "Combinas," mixing painting and fiber art. Art, Power, Equity establishes relationships with BIPOC artists and art professionals to develop projects and exhibitions that cultivate, promote and showcase those who meet at the intersections of under-representation, economic vulnerability and community development. “Artists have a wide range of needs and affordable spaces to create and exhibit work is essential. Additionally, the power to influence and determine who gains access to available spaces is another critical issue for artists and creators and we believe this program addresses both; empowering artists as a creative community to support their peers and gain access to new markets and networks,” said founder and curator Kamaal Martin. “JWC is powerfully demonstrating the role the business community can play in supporting San Diego’s creative economy.” Ruiz is the creator of the Pompom Project, a community program that invites participants to make yarn pompoms for large installations made of pompoms. Building community is at the zenith of Ruiz' work. She aims to connect folks through craft making and "craftivism." Ruiz has a Bachelor’s Degree of Fine Art from Northern Arizona University and a Master’s degree of Fine Art from The New York Studio School of Drawing, Painting & Sculpture in NYC. “As long-time art supporters and enthusiasts, we love having the opportunity to use our office to support artists and curators, especially underrepresented BIPOC artists,” said Jean Walcher, president and founder of JWC. Ruiz has selected Kelvin Lopez, a printmaker with a MFA from the Rhode Island School of Design, to be August’s featured artist. For more information and reservations, please visit artpowerequity.com or call 619-373-2039. Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

At a historic Southern cemetery, a Mexican tradition has found a home.