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The San Diego Arab Film Festival is back for 2025 with live, in-person presentations of feature length and short films at the Museum of Photographic Arts. The festival will open on Friday, April 4, and present 8 screenings, each showcasing one feature film and one short film (except for one that has 2 shorts), from across the Arab World. Each evening, the festival will also offer cafeteria-style Arabic dinner. This year we have decided to emphasize films from or about countries that are under attack: Palestine, Lebanon, Syria and Yemen. Our opening and closing night features are from Palestine (including the Academy Award winner No Other Land), and each screening includes a short film from or about Palestine–including a powerful film about Gaza submitted by a filmmaker in Iran. The Festival also includes films from Egypt and Tunisia, both of which were submitted to the Oscars in the International Film category, and one from Algeria, a docu-drama about Frantz Fanon set at the beginning of the Algerian revolution. We are excited to bring these films to the San Diego community! Tickets are on sale now, with individual screenings at $15 (discounted to $12 for students), 3-ticket packages for $40 and Festival passes for all 8 screenings for $80. Arabic dinners will be available each evening for $18. Online ticket sales close the morning of the event. Tickets will be available at the door until sold out. Visit The San Diego Arab Film Festival on Facebook / Instagram

CHE'LU's Chamorro Cultural Festivals for over two decades have united Chamorros — the indigeinous people of the Mariana Islands — in California and beyond in a celebration of our Chamorro language, culture, food, art and seafaring traditions. Visit: http://www.chelusd.org/events.html CHELU San Diego on Instagram

Join us for UC San Diego's 24th Annual César E. Chávez Celebration Kickoff. The signature kickoff event will feature keynote speaker María Dolores Águila, a Chicana poet and author of "Barrio Rising," the KPBS 2024 “One Book, One San Diego” kids selection. Deeply inspired by Chicane history and art, she seeks to write empowering and inclusive stories about everything she learns. Time: Thursday, April 3 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: Price Center Ballroom Hosted by the César E. Chávez Celebration Month planning committee. For more information, please contact cesarchavezcelebrate@ucsd.edu.

The 78th Annual Tony Awards ceremony, hosted by Wicked star Cynthia Erivo, was held Sunday at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Maybe Happy Ending won best Musical and Purpose won best play.

Most of the bidding action was online. But at a ritzy Beverly Hills hotel, hopeful bidders united by genuine affection for Lynch admired the tools of the late artist's trade. It was a mirthful wake.

Join us at Fandory for an unforgettable Spring Kids Baking Camp! We will be making Cake Pops & Cupcakes this spring break! When: April, 14-18, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Where: Fandory Factory in Rancho Bernardo For Who: Kids 4 to 10 years old Our program offers a fun and creative learning experience where children enjoy baking, fun indoor play, and arts and crafts. Enroll your child today for a memorable and enriching time! Friday is Fun Day - kids will make their own Pizza for Lunch. No need to bring lunch on Friday. Limited spots available! So register today. Please visit Fandory website for more info and to register.

Seabreeze Craft Chocolates is hosting a special truffle-making class just in time for Mother’s Day! In this 120-minute class, teens (11+) will learn the art of truffle making, creating delicious chocolate truffles that are perfect for gifting to Mom. They’ll get hands-on with chocolate, rolling and decorating their truffles with creative designs. All materials and equipment are provided, and each teen will take home the truffles they make. Moms can join in decorating too for an additional booking of $75. Space is limited, so reserve your spot early by visiting www.seabreezechocolates.com or book directly here: https://seabreezechocolates.as.me/schedule/b305f5d2/?appointmentTypeIds[]=75873841 Seabreeze Chocolates on Instagram

People are drinking less these days, but drinking songs never go out of style. The Lomax Archive is dropping a new album of traditional songs this week.

This weekend, celebrate Black History Month, explore Thumbprint Gallery's latest exhibition and experience Wookieerotica. Plus, more San Diego weekend arts events.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with listener Clive Jerram of Rockville, Md., and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.