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This weekend in the arts: "Jaja's African Hair Braiding," "The Counter," "Nighttime Julianne" and more theater openings; plein air art meets San Diego farms; Lucha Fest; anti-fascist art; San Diego Ballet; plus Wonderfront Festival and more live music picks

Mary Jhun's new exhibit, "In Losing Sleep, I Painted," opens Saturday at the Oceanside Museum of Art. The San Diego artist is pushing the boundaries of dreams, science and her muse.

"Uncharted Elsewhere" is a mixed-media exhibition exploring the surreal complexities of contemporary life! Through sculpture, textile, works on paper, and painting, artists reimagine landscape and form as sites of entanglement. Featuring works by Gabrielle Berens, Kaori Fukuyama, Yena Kim, John Oliver Lewis, Leslie Shershow, Eva Struble, Delilah Strukel, Akiko Surai, and Kelly Witmer. Curated by Bonnie Domingos. The works on display unravel the entanglements of our present moment, illuminating the contradictions and absurdities that underlie our everyday environments. Expect an evening of disorientation, discovery, and dialogue. The exhibition is free and open to all. Come curious. Leave confounded. We look forward to welcoming you. Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/visualarts San Diego Central Library on Facebook

The 37th Annual Balboa Park Pow Wow returns on May 10 and May 11 in Balboa Park (the corner of Park Blvd. and President’s Way). This free, family-friendly event is open for all to experience a weekend full of tradition, vibrant performances, and cultural pride. The community is invited to experience the richness of Native American heritage through music, dance, art, and community connection. Native singers, drummers, and dancers from throughout the Southwest will gather to practice their traditions in their beautiful regalia. Pow Wows are a spiritual experience for American Indians and an opportunity to preserve and pass on the customs and traditions which keep Native heritage alive. Each day, the Pow Wow will showcase traditional activities such as Kumeyaay Bird Singing, Gourd Dancing, Inter-Tribal Dancing, and Honoring of community leaders. There will also be dozens of local vendors and food booths serving delicious fry bread and other Native American dishes. Native artists will have beautiful hand-crafted items for purchase, such as jewelry, clothes, blankets, art, and more. Saturday’s honoring will be dedicated to the United States Military for their service, and Sunday’s honoring will be dedicated to all the mothers and grandmothers in celebration of Mother's Day. Congressman Scott Peters will be speaking at the event on Saturday to speak on SDAIHC’s impactful service to the community. The Pow Wow is hosted by San Diego American Indian Health Center (SDAIHC). As a community clinic, SDAIHC serves all San Diegans regardless of ethnicity, age, or background. The center promotes excellence in healthcare and welcomes new patients to join its diverse community. SDAIHC aims to reduce the significant health disparities in San Diego’s under-served populations, and brings hope, resilience, and healing to the thousands that are served yearly. To learn more about volunteering, vendor information, donations, or other general information, visit www.sdaihc.org/powwow/ or contact Paula Brim at paula.brim@sdaihc.org San Diego American Indian Health Center on Facebook / Instagram

Join Chef Danielle from Let’s Talk Food and Godis Lavva on an ancient yet futuristic vision quest in wellness and healing at the most indigenous venue in San Diego, California. This event is bound to be a meditative, multi-sensory, and transcendent experience, including a sacred tea ceremony with the illustrious Egyptian Blue Lotus Flower. We will be immersed in a sound-healing journey to charge our energetic and subtle bodies, all while nourishing our physical bodies with a 3-Course "RAW AND RIPE" Cookbook tasting. VIP Admission Includes: – Blessed Goodie Bag – Autograph Signed "RAW AND RIPE" Cookbook – Autograph Signed “Prayers in the Mirror” album poster by LAVVA – Hand-crafted Sacred Egyptian Blue Lotus Tea Blend …and more magic. Theme: "Crown Chakra AWAKENING" Offering(s): Blue Lotus Tea Ceremony & Vision Quest, 3-Course "Raw and Ripe" Cookbook Tasting, (VIP) Blue Lotus After Party Suggested Attire: Shades of blue, indigo, brown, nude, and white *Featured Guest: Godis LAVVA is a sonic frequency healer, musical oracle, medicine woman, and multi-dimensional artist and designer. Let's Talk Food on Instagram

Come see what we've been making! Join us on Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. for our annual Graduate Open Studios and Open House. Graduate studios, classrooms, labs, and galleries will be filled with art and open for viewing. Students and faculty will be on hand to show their work, demonstrate art processes, answer questions, and provide tours. No RSVP is required, and this event is free to attend and open to all! Open Studios aligns with Explore SDSU, where prospective students will engage with the larger SDSU community and visit the campus with their families. This event is a great way to become acquainted or reacquainted with the School of Art and Design and all the exciting things we create! Please email artinfo@sdsu.edu with any questions. SDSU School of Art and Design on Facebook / Instagram

Join Us at the 7th Annual Lights! Camera! Autism! Autism Society San Diego is excited to announce our 7th annual Lights! Camera! Autism! Join our community of friends, families and supporters as we present an evening of music, food, art and film. The event will showcase autistic adults in every aspect of the evening including: - Art show with more than 25 artists in attendance - Film panel featuring Lights, Camera, Friendship on the Spectrum" - a heartwarming and inspiring new reality TV show that follows a group of young adults on the autism spectrum as they navigate the outside world and new friendships. Through workshops and adventures led by instructors Joey Travolta, Susan Clausen, and Jennifer Cook (star of "Love on the Spectrum"), these individuals discover the power of connection, self-expression, and creativity. Local participants Rob Repass and Karlee Lowe will join us to discuss their experiences on the show - Musical performance by autistic DJ Jonah Parks, winner of Autism's Got Talent San Diego 2020 WHAT: Lights! Camera! Autism! An event highlighting individuals on the autism spectrum in art, film and music WHERE: Comic Con Museum at Balboa Park, 2131 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101 WHEN: Saturday, April 26, 2025 - 5:30 p.m. VIP access, 6 p.m. General Admission WHY: A celebration of National Autism Acceptance Month and to benefit the Autism Society San Diego's local programs This event is designed and intended for people 16 and over. Cocktail attire suggested. Autism Society San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Does talking to a cute stranger make your palms sweat? Confidence coach Regina Bonds offers advice on to how to put yourself out there, including how to show interest without coming off as creepy.

Comic-Con returns to San Diego on July 24. Here's how to get in the spirit early with streaming shows that celebrate cosplay, comics sci-fi and more.

Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. –11 a.m. July 7–11 (5 days, 10 total hours of instruction) AAC Classroom All claws on deck! Let your imagination run wild to create fanciful creatures, ferocious animals, fang-tastic monsters, and furry pets - or invent a creature of your very own! Students will start with a drawing then bring creatures to life. Starting with a ball of clay, students will learn the basics of clay sculpting with just a few tools. To ensure safety, no sharp tools will be involved in creature-making. Beginner-friendly! No pottery experience is necessary. Max students: 10 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/class/summer-7 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook