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Makers & Muses: Creative Cabaret isn't your typical open mic night – it's a wild ride of laughter, inspiration, and unexpected surprises. Admission is free, inhibitions are optional, and a good time is guaranteed. Let's make some memories together! (The 2-drink minimum will help.) From toe-tapping tunes to side-splitting comedy, soul-stirring poetry to mind-bending magic, we've got it all and then some. Don't miss your chance to take the stage and show off your talents. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a first timer, this is your time to shine and bask in the spotlight. Creative Cabaret isn't just about what happens on stage – it's about the vibe, the community, and the shared love of all things creative. So grab a drink, mingle with fellow art lovers, and let your imagination run wild. Who knows? You might even run into your next big inspiration! Whether you're beatboxing, singing, dancing, juggling, puppeteering, fortune telling, showing a short film, reciting poetry, performing drag, jamming, showcasing live art, reading tarot, doing stand-up comedy, storytelling, performing magic, or just enjoying the show, come one, come all, and join us for a night of pure, unadulterated fun at Diversionary Theatre's Clark Cabaret! Event ends at 10 PM but stick around for an awesome DJ set and get your groove on! Visit: Creative Cabaret Diversionary Theater on Facebook

Latent Visions, an MFA thesis show by Emily Greenberg, features two short films that explore generative artificial intelligence as a subject and medium. Created with generative video and found footage, The Imitation Game is a short narrative film about what it means to be human in a world increasingly mediated by simulations and representations. In Deep Drew, a surprisingly vulnerable and philosophical deepfake of Drew Barrymore confronts her own complicities and traumas while reflecting on the harms generative AI poses to writers, actors, and one’s own sense of self. Reception: November 21, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Visit: https://visarts.ucsd.edu/news-events/20241118-22_emilygreenberg.html UC San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

On Friday, December 6, Songwriter Sanctuary will present its last concert of the 2024 season. This special holiday edition will feature an in-the-round performance from Kimmi Bitter, Mark Montijo, and Bobo Czarnowski. Hosted by SD Music Hall of Famer Jeff Berkley in partnership with Normal Heights United at their beautiful historic sanctuary. About the Artists Kimmi Bitter: Driven by a hyper-obsession for the 1960s, Kimmi Bitter creates a captivating soundscape that blends golden-era Countrypolitan with psychedelic twangs and a mod flair. Creating a buzz from her grassroots efforts and vigorous touring, her debut album "Old School" hit the ground running in 2024 landing on the Top 25 Americana Album Radio Chart and has garnered three separate song nominations to date. Tracks like the tear-jerking ballad "My Grass is Blue" have grown comparisons of time when Patsy Cline and The Jordanaires overtook radio waves. Saving Country Music called it "solid country gold," nominating it for Single of the Year alongside the likes of Charley Crockett and Sierra Ferrell. Though driving her career independently, she is no stranger to building her accolades. “Aquamarine” took home Song of the Year at the 2024 San Diego Music Awards alongside fellow nominees Jason Mraz, P.O.D., Slightly Stoopid, and Thee Sacred Souls. Additionally, her breakout album skyrocketed to #1 on the Alt. Country Specialty Charts for four consecutive weeks. She's a San Diego Music Award winner for Best Country/Americana Artist, with "My Grass is Blue" snagging another Song of the Year nod in 2023. Regarding her live performance, she was notably coined one of the "biggest musical takeaways" at Nashville's most recent Americanafest. (photo by Kristi Walker) Mark Montijo has been writing and performing original material since his teens (except for several decades when he did other stuff). American Songwriter Magazine described Mark’s music as “ ... brilliant songwriting, evoking that gentle, poignant place John Prine brought us to so often, merging the sorrow with some laughter ...”, and his song “Someone Can Fly” earned him an Outstanding Achievement in Songwriting Award at the 19th Annual Great American Song Contest. Mark will be accompanied at Songwriter Sanctuary by multi-instrumentalist Lenny Bole, who also contributed to every track on Mark’s recently released album “If I Get to Heaven.” (photo by Carina Wheatley) Bobo Czarnowski: Born on the beaches of Southern California and tempered in some of the most remote mountains on the planet, the songs of Bobo Czarnowski speak of a love for travel, a love for the mountains and the ocean, a love for people and a deep gratitude for all the above. While playing as part of a duo, he was privileged to open for folk music veterans like David Wilcox, John Gorka, Dougie Maclean, Chris Smithers, and others. He has been a frequent performer at all of San Diego’s coffee house venues, including a several year stint as sound man, stage manager, and open mic host at Java Joe’s. His voice is warm and inviting, and a comfort to listen to. His musical style is classic singer/songwriter with complex open tuning guitar melodies and lyrics that reflect the large value he places on social causes, the environment, and the long list of people he loves. (photo by Dennis Andersen) Event Details Location: Normal Heights United Church. 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego, CA 92116. Time: Doors 6:30 p.m., Show 7 p.m. Suggested Donation: $10 (all ages) but please be generous in your support of these top tier talents whose creative work is their livelihood. All donations go to artists. No one turned away for lack of funds. Food/Drink: Beverages (with and without alcohol) are available for small purchase, thanks to our partners Normal Heights United and our sponsors at Duck Foot Brewing Company. Attendees are welcome to bring their own food/drinks into the sanctuary - we recommend grabbing takeout from one of the many amazing restaurants on Adams Ave! (Please respect the space and dispose of all waste/recycling upon conclusion of the concert). Accessibility: Please direct any venue accessibility requests to Molly Lorden molly(at)nhunited(dot)org. Masks are not required but welcome. If you are ill/contagious, please stay home for the safety of others. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/songwriter-sanctuary-december-2024-holiday-show-tickets-1063640149319

Front Porch Gallery invites you to attend our free community art engagement Paper Craft Café – Enjoy different projects every Wednesday in May. The gallery hosts creative people 60+ to gather and share at the monthly Makers Meetup. The Front Porch Gallery is an arts nonprofit committed to increasing access to creative opportunities for older adults and adults with disabilities. The Front Porch Gallery offers gallery exhibitions, creative programming, and community initiatives. Visit https://www.frontporchgallery.org/ for more information. Front Porch Gallery on Facebook

Closing Reception and Curator Walk and Talk with C Fodoreanu, MD MFA C Fodoreanu will talk about the current exhibition "room in a room in a room" and the works contained in it. Hear the stories behind each art work and details about the artists invited for our inaugural exhibition. Also, learn first hand about the future programming of our gallery, including upcoming shows and events. Questions are welcome! Fine wine, fruit and cheese will be served! Thursday, July 11, 2024, 6-8 p.m., Walk and Talk at 6:30 p.m. Stay Connected on Instagram

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This weekend the annual Pacific Islander Festival returns for the 30th anniversary celebration.

The Hammerbombs’ new release, "F for Effort," just dropped and we’re having a party about it!! Hosted at San Diego’s iconic @thetowerbar — yep, the very location where Davey Tiltwheel got hit by a cop car while ON STAGE — join the Hammerbombs and enjoy hijinks from Middle-Aged Queers (East Bay power punk), SoCal super-friends Matt Caskill and the Breaks, and supergroup Old Julian! $10, Doors at 7, rock and roll at 8. 21+ with ID. Prizes, goodies, and good times! ***************************** * THE HAMMERBOMBS * ***************************** thehammerbombs.bandcamp.com @hammerbombsdrankallyourbeer Birthed in the Bay Area's era of overly expensive yet culturally monotonous post-enthusiasm, the Hammerbombs have continuously maintained their existence fueled by spite and beer. Their sophomoric sophomore record, "F for Effort," hit the digital and real-world shelves at the start of the month. Come celebrate this monumental feat of rock and roll! The Hammerbombs like to drink the beers and play the pop punk tunes. We've been in a million bands, and we'll probably be in a million more. Right now we're in this one. Get into it! *************************** * MIDDLE-AGED QUEERS * *************************** middleagedqueers.com middleagedqueers.bandcamp.com @middleagedqueers Described as “feeling like I’d mainlined joy” (Razorcake) and named the Bay Area’s best live band three times (Bay Area Reporter), Middle-Aged Queers are a supergroup of seasoned punks — ex-members of the Cost (Lookout Records), Fang (Boner Records), the Insaints (Maximumrocknroll Records), and the Shondes (Exotic Fever Records) — on a mission to make punk rock gay again. Since 2019, their much-talked-about show has soaked stages across North America, including appearances at Gainesville’s Fest, Montreal’s Pouzza Fest, Punk Rock Bowling, and more. *************************************** * MATT CASKITT AND THE BREAKS * *************************************** mattcaskittandthebreaks.com mattcaskittandthebreaks.bandcamp.com @mattcaskittandthebreaks Matt Caskitt & The Breaks are an American Power Pop-Punk Rock band from Southern California. Formed in San Diego in 2018, the band is led by singer/songwriter/drummer Matt Caskitt, and The Breaks are comprised of Michael Kelly (Ash Williams, Buckley’s Angel), Ricky Martinez (Toxins, Old News), and AJ Peacox (Tiny Stills, Sundressed, Weatherbox, Glow & The Dark). ********************** * OLD JULIAN * ********************** @oldjulian open.spotify.com/artist/0xUn2QWY6ksUzkSIUrx2Hl?si=I0W8f1ivRrCNghDXy1V7KA

Sew & Personalize your own Apron! Sunday, November 24, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Come grow your skills with this customizable apron class. Whether its in the studio, garage, kitchen, garden, or pottery wheel, make your apron work for you. In this 4-hour class you will learn to cut, design, and sew a gathered apron with waistband tie and bib. You will learn to measure for your fit, make straps and ties, discuss fabric anatomy, choose pocket placement and construction, and have the option to add ruffles, pin tucks, gathers &/or pleats for embellishment. Pockets and ruffles where you want them!All materials are included. However, if you’d like to bring your own fabric &/or matching thread, you are welcome to bring 2-3 yards of a light weight to light canvas fabric (most home sewing machines cannot handle sewing through multiple layers of thick canvas fabric so please don’t bring any to this class).Please note, if bringing your own sewing machine, it is very important to make sure it is fully functional before class. This class is ideal for ages 12+, 8-12yrs can attend with a dedicated adult helper. • Military and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool 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.

From Latin Jazz to Opera, from Hip Hop to Japanese Drums, our annual favorite event returns to the heart of City Heights. Free art projects, games, and books for the kids, plus a wide array of local food and craft vendors. And this year we will feature an award winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh and make a BIG Bodhi Tree announcement from the stage. The 2024 line-up includes: Culture Shock San Diego, Naruwan Taiko, Mariachi Victoria, Nomsa Burkhardt Quartet (South African Zulu Music & Dance), The Karen Dancers of San Diego, Opera de Tijuana's Youth Lyric Ensemble and Irving Flores' Latin Jazz Quartet. Bring the whole family for a free event not to be missed! For more information visit: bodhitreeconcerts.org