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"A spark of seduction, a kiss of old toad, a journey down an untravelled road..." Conjure a realm of enchantment where words slip off page’s edge—spellcasting your fantasies to dance alive before your very eyes with this immersive theater show set in an illustrious bordello. Enter The Poetry Brothel. A glamorous cabaret featuring the most thought-provoking, thrill-arousing poets accompanied by burlesque dancers, variety acts, and a live jazz band. Plus, there are opportunities to choose your own adventure, have unique and mysterious encounters, and connect with dazzling artists along the way. The allure of these sultry specters creates a magic so enticing, our poets possess powers to undress your mind and plunge into your innermost desires—leaving you "Spellbound." The Experience: - Cocktail Hour with the Characters - Live Stage Show with Seductive Poetry & Vaudeville - Intimate Private Poetry Readings - Interactive Vendors: Intimacy Oracle, Body Painting, Typewriter Poetry, Mystics, Tarot Reading, Art - Live Jazz & Cabaret Inspired Music - Afterparty Tickets Will Sell Out Early Join San Diego’s sizzling debut show at Park & Rec, a venue reminiscent of the glamorous nightlife of Bourbon Street, nestled in University Heights for an unforgettable immersive literary cabaret show. The Poetry Brothel is a 17-year-running immersive literary cabaret with chapters across the country—including Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and Boston—and even around the globe. A collective of artists and poets with a mission to uplift our communities. Part of proceeds will benefit nonprofit GLITS. Blending poetry and vaudeville, intimacy and immersion, cabaret and activism, The Poetry Brothel is a show like no other. Whether you're a poet yourself, a fan of the art, or a lover of theatre, immersive experiences, or club culture—this show has something to delight everyone. The “Madam” presents a rotating cast of poets “erupting into verse in public and luring guests into back rooms for private readings,” as described in The New Yorker. For Front VIP Table booking and questions, email sarina@poetrysocietyny.org The Poetry Brothel on Facebook / Instagram

Enjoy the world’s largest all-women’s surf, music & lifestyle festival Sept 19–21 in Oceanside! Admission is FREE! Super Girl Surf Festival is bringing a full weekend of women’s surf, sports, music and empowerment to Oceanside, California. Watch 100 of the world’s top female surfers compete and 1,500 women competing across 10 different sports just steps from the Oceanside Pier. Enjoy an action-packed festival village filled with interactive brand activations, female art expositions, a female leadership panel, female-led health and fitness classes, and FREE live music from artists like Lupe Fiasco, Plain White T’s, Artikal Sound System, Surfer Girl, Pearl, and Jakob Nowell of Sublime. Admission is completely free and open to the public. Join us at the Oceanside Pier for an unforgettable community celebration of female strength and confidence. Full schedule and updates available on the event site and socials (@SuperGirlPro).

Experience the magic where art and music meet at Art & Harp on Saturday, September 6th from 3 p.m. –5 p.m. in downtown Carlsbad’s cozy tea lounge. Renowned artist Karen Jones will bring her creativity to life with live oil painting, while harpist Geri fills the space with calming, melodic tunes. Guests are invited to sip herbal tea, watch a masterpiece unfold, and let the soothing sound of the harp create an afternoon of inspiration and peace. This intimate gathering is designed to bring people together in celebration of creativity, relaxation, and community. Attendees are encouraged to invite friends and immerse themselves in a unique multi-sensory experience. Organizers hope to make Art & Harp a recurring event, offering the community a regular opportunity to enjoy the harmony of live painting and music together. Visit: https://www.instagram.com/mantrasukha/

When: First Friday of Every Month, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Where: Barracks 16, Arts District Liberty Station, 2730 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, CA 92106 Join us for a vibrant evening of art and community at the Liberty Station Arts District! Explore open studios in Barracks 16, meet talented artists, and experience their creative process up close. Discover a variety of works, from paintings and sculptures to mixed media and ceramics. Enjoy engaging conversations, lively art demonstrations, and the unique energy of this historic setting. This free, family-friendly event is a perfect opportunity to connect with local artists and immerse yourself in San Diego's dynamic art scene. Don't miss this monthly celebration of creativity and inspiration! Arts District Liberty Station on Instagram and Facebook

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At just over 25 years old, San Diego's Cameron Mofid became the youngest person to visit every country on Earth. From disguises in Yemen to close calls in Somalia and a last-minute dash into North Korea, his journey redefined adventure and taught him what travel can reveal about humanity.

We are excited to present the 2025–2026 season of the Athenaeum’s Barbara and William Karatz Chamber Music Series, which features artists who have established themselves as favorites with our audiences and those we enthusiastically welcome for the first time. Our season opens October 20 with cellist Santiago Cañón-Valencia, who wowed us a couple seasons ago with a solo recital and will return with pianist Victor Santiago Asuncion in an adventurous program of duos. The season also features two remarkable string quartets (longtime Athenaeum favorites, the Maxwell Quartet, on November 17 and gut string heroes, the Diderot Quartet) on April 14; star pianist Conor Hanick on March 16; early music experts, the Artifex Consort, on May 4; and two of our important teachers, violinist Andrés Cárdenes and cellist Steven Doane, joined by local favorite pianist Ines Irawati, on February 23. Putting these concerts together has been a true labor of love, and we can’t wait to welcome you back in October! Monday, October 20, 2025—Santiago Cañón-Valencia (cello) with Victor Santiago Asuncion (piano) Superstar cellist Santiago Cañón-Valencia returns to open our season with a dreamy duo program of French sonatas, unique transcriptions, and Stravinsky’s Suite Italienne (adapted from his ballet Pulcinella). Cañón-Valencia is a BBC Next Generation Artist and Tchaikovsky Competition silver medalist; his skill is hailed by The Strad as “technically flawless … totally under the skin of the composers’ idioms.” Monday, November 17, 2025—Maxwell String Quartet A longtime favorite on the Athenaeum chamber music series, the Maxwell String Quartet returns with a colorful program that opens with their signature dose of Scottish folk tunes, followed by Edmund Finnis’s first quartet, a poetic work that draws inspiration from the choral music of William Byrd, which closes the first half in an arrangement by the Maxwell String Quartet. Brahms’s epic second quartet rounds out this exciting evening. Monday, February 23, 2026—Andrés Cárdenes (violin), Steven Doane (cello), Ines Irawati (piano) This special “lineage” program combines world-class performers and pedagogues in their debut performance as a trio, featuring romantic lyricism alongside playful folk melodies, culminating in Dvorak’s always riveting “Dumky” piano trio. Monday, March 16, 2026—Conor Hanick (piano) We eagerly welcome pianist Conor Hanick to the Athenaeum for the first time for an adventurous solo recital featuring Charles Ives’s monumental first sonata and two Schubert Impromptus paired with a new revision of Samuel Carl Adams’s Three Impromptus (a West Coast premiere) inspired by Schubert. Tuesday, April 14, 2026—Diderot String Quartet The Diderot String Quartet will make their Athenaeum debut with a journey to 18th century Vienna, featuring masterpieces by Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven. One of the premiere ensembles performing on gut strings and historical instruments, this dynamic group (Adriane Post, violin; Johanna Novom, violin; Kyle Miller, viola; Paul Dwyer, cello) breathes new life into old works. Monday, May 4, 2026—Artifex Consort Specializing in the rich and varied “sound-world” of the late 17th century, the Artifex Consort (Malachai Komanoff Bandy, Rebecca Landell, and Eva Lymenstull, bass viols; John Lenti, theorbo; Ian Pritchard, keyboards) closes our season with works showcasing the viola da gamba as an ensemble instrument outside of the English consort tradition, during the height of its later flourishing in parts of England and Germany. The program features virtuosic music for two bass viols by Christopher Simpson and Johannes Schenck, alongside lush and ingenious—though little-known—works for three bass viols by Benjamin Hely and Johann Michael Nicolai. All concerts are preceded by a pre-concert talk at 6:45 p.m. and are followed by a reception with the artists in the Sharon & Joel Labovitz Entry Hall. The Diderot String Quartet concert is generously sponsored by Sally and Einar Gall. Athenaeum Members: Unlock exclusive video access to the 2023–2024 Chamber Concert Series, featuring pre-concert talks and performances. Dive into the music with behind-the-scenes insights and captivating performances from world-class artists. Please contact the Athenaeum for the password to access these videos. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for an unforgettable night out at Downtown San Diego's JULEP Venue. Our biggest fundraiser of the year features award-winning musicians, original compositions, Voices’ internationally acclaimed performance ensemble, a gourmet three-course meal, and a few surprises. "And Still We Sing" is Voices of Our City’s biggest concert and largest fundraising event of the year and there will be opportunities to donate throughout the evening. October 25, 5:30 p.m. \\ JULEP venue | 1735 Hancock St. San Diego 92101 Every ticket purchased amplifies the voices of Choir members who’ve risen through struggle to find joy in community. Your support helps people—individuals with families, stories, and songs—step into hope. EVENT FEATURES: • pre-concert cocktail hour featuring a live DJ spinning vinyl records. • mingling with performers before the show • auction • three course dinner curated by award-winning Chef DuVal Warner with San Diego’s own Bad Boyz of Culinary, and Chef Amanda Palomino—two-time Hell’s Kitchen standout and recent CHOPPED champion. • Voices of our City concert and creative showcase Voices of Our City is a San-Diego based nonprofit that offers holistic human services, music and arts programming, and long-term community for our unhoused neighbors. We create opportunities for our members to not only find stable housing but to thrive, rediscover their voice, and contribute joyfully to San Diego. Thank you for supporting life-saving resources, creative programming, and long-term community for San Diegans healing after homelessness. Visit: https://www.voicesofourcity.org/live/benefit-concert Voices of Our City Choir on Instagram and Facebook