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  • The Hillcrest Business Association is thrilled to bring back Hillcrest’s haunted Halloween dance party and costume competition on Saturday, October 26 from 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. at Pride Plaza (at Normal Street and University Ave)! Join us in San Diego’s vibrant LGBTQ+ hub for a night of live entertainment, a costume competition (for both furry friends and humans), monstrous bars, spooktacular vendors, non-stop dancing, and top-notch people-watching. Don’t miss out on this thrilling event! The evening’s chills and thrills include: ● Main Stage Featuring Live Performances by Local DJs, Presented by Rich’s Nightclub ● Runway Show Costume Competitions ● Pet Costume Competition ● $2,000+ Prize Value for Costume Competition Winner! ● 21+ VIP Area ● Food Vendors with Delicious Bites ● Artisan Vendors ● Outdoor Block Party and Dance Floor ● Two Bars Serving up Spooky Cocktails, Beer, and Mocktails!
  • Point Loma Nazarene University will host the 29th annual Writer's Symposium by the Sea Feb. 19 through Feb. 23, where the art of writing will be explored with renowned authors. We hear from one of this year's featured writers, Nick Hornby.
  • Some companies are trying something new: Instead of offering a group health insurance plan, they're giving workers a contribution to buy their own individual plans.
  • Pacific Arts Movement is thrilled to unveil the dynamic and inspiring film lineup for the 13th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF) Spring Showcase. Taking place at Ultrastar Cinemas in Mission Valley, San Diego, from April 18 to 25, 2024, this year's showcase promises a diverse film line-up spanning over 8 days. Audiences will enjoy a curated selection of 15+ films hailing from China, Hong Kong, Iran, South Korea, and beyond. Among the highlights is a four-film retrospective, Through Tibetan Eyes: the Films of Pema Tseden, honoring the late Tibetan filmmaker Pema Tseden, offering viewers a poignant journey into the modern Tibetan identity through the lens of cinematic mastery. Kicking off the festival on April 18 is the dramedy "The Queen of My Dreams," a nostalgic exploration of familial relationships and personal discovery following the unexpected passing of a Pakistani Canadian woman's father. As she navigates the complexities of her grief, audiences are invited on a heartfelt journey replete with cultural nuances and universal themes. This year’s Sunday Spotlight, Through Tibetan Eyes: the Films of Pema Tseden, is a retrospective on the late Pema Tseden, whose pioneering work in Tibetan cinema continues to resonate with audiences worldwide. Through four of his seminal films, viewers will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in Tseden's visionary storytelling and profound exploration of Tibetan identity. In addition to the compelling film lineup, the festival will feature an Asian and Asian American Poetry Jam presented by San Diego Poetry Futures 2024 on April 20. This free event includes a live poetry reading and workshop in collaboration with San Diego Poet Laureate Jason Magabo Perez, providing attendees with an enriching cultural storytelling experience beyond the screen. Bringing the showcase to a close on April 25 is the awe-inspiring documentary "Ashima," which chronicles the extraordinary feats of Ashima Shiraishi, one of the world's youngest elite rock climbers. Against the backdrop of South Africa's rugged terrain, Ashima confronts her greatest challenge yet, captivating viewers with her determination and resilience. For ticketing info, full film details, and schedule, please visit sdaff.org or email boxoffice@pacarts.org. To learn more about Pac Arts membership, email membership@pacarts.org. Pacific Arts Movement is on Facebook / Instagram
  • Celebrate the launch of an exclusive adult and children's clothing collection made in collaboration between The Shop and artist Pursue, alongside the launch of a new colorway of the BunnyKitty figurine from Superplastic. Browse the new collection and figurine and get the chance to meet Persue himself at the signing. About Persue Descended from a line of acclaimed artists, Dave "Persue" Ross continues family tradition and is recognized by his colleagues and peers as a true artistic pioneer. In the late '80s, Persue (pronounced 'per-SWAY'), found himself irresistibly drawn to the world of graffiti. With an energetic, illustrative style, his technical ability and poise as a young writer quickly earned him the respect of his contemporaries throughout the world. Between 1991 and 2010, Persue transcended boundaries both on and off the street by bridging the gap between underground and mainstream culture in the skateboarding industry. With an impressive design resume that pre-dates almost any example of street aesthetics being paired with skateboarding, his influence is woven seamelessly into the fabric of modern day youth culture. About Superplastic Created by artist Paul Budnitz (Kidrobot, Ello, Budnitz Bicycles), Superplastic is the owner and creator of the world’s first massively popular animated character universe launched on social media. With over 22 million followers on TikTok, YouTube and Instagram, the company’s top synthetic superstars Janky, Guggimon, Dayzee, and Ghost Kidz appear in animated entertainment, music, gaming, high-end vinyl collectible toys, high fashion, and live experiences. The brand sells tens of millions of dollars in real and virtual products annually and has collaborated with Gucci, Fortnite, Post Malone, Mercedes-Benz, Tommy Hilfiger, Christie’s Auction House, J. Balvin, Kidsuper, Pusha-T, Paris Hilton, The Weeknd, Vince Staples, Rico Nasty, and many more.
  • This weekend in the arts in San Diego: where to see the late artist James Hubbell's art in San Diego; a new spin on Hamlet; Kevin Kwan; Beethoven and Stravinsky; art informed by the undocumented, queer experience; live music picks and more
  • Mission Fed ArtWalk – the largest and longest-running fine art festival in Southern California – is back for its 40th year, bringing a weekend-long celebration of arts and culture to San Diego’s Little Italy on Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28, 2024. Celebrating its ruby anniversary, the free festival attracts locals and visitors to Little Italy, giving all an opportunity to meet more than 250 local, national, and international artists, and purchase art directly from the creators. The event boasts artists from every medium of art, including painting, sculpture, glass work, photography, fine jewelry and more. After browsing and purchasing one-of-a-kind works of art, attendees can enjoy four stages of live music, interactive art experiences, street food, family-friendly art projects at KidsWalk and more. For more information visit: artwalksandiego.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram
  • Minimalist style evokes efficiency and order... which designer Machine Dazzle finds boring and futile. He challenges us to embrace the colorful joy and abundance of a maximalist wardrobe.
  • Often described as sea serpents in history, oarfish can grow to lengths of 30 feet and are the longest bony fish in the world.
  • Cara Romero is a member of the Chemehuevi Indian Tribe, and was raised between the contrasting settings of the reservation in Mojave Desert, California and the urban sprawl of Houston, Texas. Romero’s identity informs her visceral approach to representing cultural memory, collective history, and lived experience from a female Native American perspective. Romero is focused on researching historical and contemporary narratives of identity and heritage. By staging theatrical compositions infused with dramatic color, she takes on the role of storyteller, using contemporary photographic techniques to depict the modernity of Indigenous culture, illuminating Native worldviews alluding to the supernatural in everyday life. The exhibition is divided into three sections—Native California, Imagining Indigenous Futures, and Native Woman. Exhibition: April 27 - Oct. 20, 2024 Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday - Sunday Visit: mopa.org/exhibition/the-artist-speaks-cara-romero/ Cara Romero Photography on Facebook / Instagram Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram
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