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Celebrate the Mothers (and Others) Who Shape Us! This Mother's Day, join us for a heartwarming evening of stories at our special "Mothers and Others" Storytelling Concert! Warm your heart and tickle your funny bone with tales of those who nurture, guide, and inspire us. More than just moms! We'll hear stories about grandmothers, aunts, teachers, and mentors who stepped in and offered a motherly hand. Storytellers Catherine Bonin, Linda King Pruitt, Linda Lewis, Aunt Li-Anne, James Nelson-Lucas, and Emily Stamets will bring these experiences to life, capturing the laughter, tears, and profound connections with these special bonds. Whether you're looking for a nostalgic trip down memory lane, a heartwarming celebration of mothers, or simply an afternoon of captivating stories, this is the event for you. Come and enjoy the Original Social Media: Storytelling. Experience this age-old art form with a taste of sweet honey wine. So pull up a chair, get a glass of mead or cider, and get ready to hear live Storytelling in an authentic Viking Mead and Feasting Hall. Drink from the Horn and Don’t Miss a Word 21 and up only, please! A $5 donation is asked to thank our Storytellers #DrinkFromTheHorn #DontMissAWord #Storytelling #SpokenWord #MothersDay #Storytelling #MothersAndOthers #Community #Heartwarming Storytellers of San Diego on Facebook

Many Muslim and Arab American voters are leaning toward third-party candidates or not voting, feeling neither main candidate values their families' lives. Others are choosing between Harris and Trump.

The 13th San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF) Spring Showcase proudly announces the screening of "Smoking Tigers," a captivating drama directed by UC San Diego alum So Young Shelly Yo. This highly acclaimed film will be showcased at UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley on Friday, April 19, 2024, at 8 p.m. Director So Young Shelly Yo and actress Ji-young Yoo are scheduled to appear for a post-screening Q&A. "Smoking Tigers" follows the story of 16-year-old Hayoung as she navigates her parents' separation while reluctantly attending an SAT prep camp. The film is an exploration of the world of affluent Koreans, filled with house parties and romantic interests, offering a compelling reflection on identity and societal expectations. Presented in English and Korean with subtitles, the film received recognition at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival, winning awards for Best Performance (Ji-young Yoo) and Best Screenplay in the U.S. Narrative Feature category. Director So Young Shelly Yo, a distinguished UC San Diego alumna, brings her unique perspective and storytelling prowess to the screen in this award-winning debut. "Smoking Tigers" not only entertains but also provokes thought on themes of adolescence, family dynamics, and cultural identity. So Young Shelly Yo, a Korean American filmmaker, has received support from HBO, San Francisco Film Festival, Sloan, and others. Her feature film "Smoking Tigers" was the winner of Tribeca & AT&T's Untold Stories and received accolades, including Best Screenplay, Best Performance, and a special jury mention for the Nora Ephron Prize at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival. Don't miss this opportunity to experience "Smoking Tigers" at the 13th SDAFF Spring Showcase. Tickets for the screening are available for purchase online. For more information and to buy tickets, visit the SDAFF website. April 18-25, 2024 - Enjoy a week-long presentation of Asian cinema! https://sdaff.org/spring2024/schedule/ For ticketing info, full film details, and schedule, please visit sdaff.org or email boxoffice@pacarts.org. For group tickets, email community@sdaff.org. To learn more about Pac Arts membership, email membership@pacarts.org. Presented by the San Diego Asian Film Festival Pacific Arts Movement on Facebook / Instagram #SDAFFSpring2024

President Biden announced the relief for attendees of the now-shuttered art schools, saying they "falsified data, knowingly misled students, and cheated borrowers into taking on mountains of debt."

Discover Comic-Con Museum in historic Balboa Park where the popular arts inspire visitors to wonder, discover, and imagine every day. Visit comic-con.org/museum to learn more! Comic-Con International on Facebook / Instagram Museum Hours: MONDAY – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. TUESDAY – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WEDNESDAY – CLOSED THURSDAY – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. FRIDAY – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. SATURDAY – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. SUNDAY – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tied to Mingei International Museum’s cross-border exhibit ("LA FRONTERA") that showcases handmade jewelry from artists on both sides of the U.S. / Mexico border, this program amplifies a variety of voices, featuring the world premiere of an Art of Elan commissioned work by composer Michi Wiancko for solo harp, in addition to works by Sarah Kirkland Snider, Lei Liang, Kian Ravaei and others. 6 p.m. | Complimentary Pre-concert Champagne Reception and Gallery Viewing 7 p.m. | Concert Mingei International Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Illume/Warwicks: In Conversation with Colum McCann The USD College of Arts and Sciences and Humanities Center, along with Warwick’s bookstore, will host National Book Award-winning author Colum McCann, as he discusses his first major non-fiction book, "American Mother." American Mother takes us deep into the story of Diane Foley, whose son Jim, a freelance journalist, was held captive by ISIS before being beheaded in the Syrian desert-the video shared online for all the world to see. In American Mother; Diane’s voice is channeled into searing reality by National Book Award winning author Colum McCann, who brings us on a journey of strength, resilience, and radical empathy. McCann will be in conversation with Avi Spiegel, PhD, JD, associate professor of political science and international relations. Colum McCann has received some of the world's most prestigious literary awards and honors, including the U.S National Book Award, the International Dublin Literary Prize, a Chevalier des Arts et Lettres from the French government, election to the Irish arts academy, several European awards, the 2010 Best Foreign Novel Award in China, and an Oscar nomination. His novels TransAtlantic (2013) and Apeirogon (2020) were longlisted for the Man Booker Prize. In 2017 he was elected to the American Academy of Arts. Free admission for USD students and staff by registering with your USD email and promo code. The code will be announced in the Humanities Center newsletter or you may contact us directly at humanitiescenter@sandiego.edu. For information of parking, visit sandiego.edu For more information visit: warwicks.com

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Scenes from some of the most popular TikToks from the Global South in 2024: a dancing teen from the Philippines; an homage to Mr. Bean, that cute baby pygmy hippo.

Join us for a moving discussion with MCASD’s Educator Manager Maru Lopez, a Puerto Rican jewelry artist, educator, and craft researcher, and Dr. Jade Power-Sotomayor, a Cali-Rican educator, scholar, and performer who works as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance at UC San Diego. The vaivén (a back-and-forth discussion) will explore the intersections between performance and the Caribbean through the artworks featured in MCASD’s special exhibition, Forecast Form: Art in the Caribbean Diaspora, 1990s–Today. Capacity is limited to 25 participants. RSVP today! For more information visit: mcasd.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram