Common Embarrassing and Difficult Questions asked by foreigners of Americans discussed by English teacher/author Diane Asitimbay on Wednesday, January 24, 6:30 PM, in Wangenheim Room at San Diego Public Library (820 E Street). Free. Booksigning of Asitimbay's What's Up, America? follows. 619-236-580
Local Cross-Cultural Events
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Sunday, May 24
| 12:00 AM | Buddha's Birthday and Family Festival Join us for a heartwarming celebration of Buddha's Birthday and Family Festival embracing this year's theme: Harmony and Peace. Experience the joy of community with a traditional prayer service, followed by a vibrant gathering of local vegetarian and vegan restaurants, eco-friendly vendors, and organic plant-based products.
Learn about zero waste starting from your home, enjoy a live vegetarian cooking demo, and immerse yourself in a serene sound bath workshop and tea meditation. Plus, don't miss your chance to win exciting raffle prizes! Whether you seek mindfulness, delicious plant-based food, or a deeper connection with others and the planet, there's something for everyone.
Hsi Fang Temple |
| All Day | The 14th Annual San Diego International Fringe Festival The San Diego International Fringe Festival returns for its 14th groundbreaking year—launching May 12 with Fringe Previews and continuing through May 24, 2026. This year marks an extraordinary moment for our region as we continue expanding our binational artistic footprint and prepare to welcome global leaders for the World Fringe Congress 2026. For 2026, we introduce the Baja California Pilot Program—not our first activity in Baja, but an intentional, modest first-phase return designed to grow sustainably in the years ahead. This long-term vision includes thoughtful expansion south toward Ensenada and east toward Mexicali, strengthening a vibrant cross-border creative corridor. As always, San Diego International Fringe Festival remains committed to open access: unjuried, uncensored, and artist-driven. This year, artist applications were launched quietly and without advance notifications to ensure new artists, emerging voices, and first-time applicants have an equal opportunity to participate alongside returning companies. Whether you’re a longtime Fringer or discovering us for the first time, we invite you to join us in 2026 as artists from around the world come together to create, experiment, challenge expectations, and celebrate the power of performance without limits.
Festival Schedule
Locations vary |
| 11:00 AM | 22nd Annual Lebanese Festival Come and celebrate the rich flavors and traditions of Lebanon at the San Diego Lebanese Festival, hosted by St. Ephrem Maronite Catholic Church in El Cajon. Enjoy authentic Lebanese cuisine, delicious desserts, folkloric dancing, evening live music, a beer and wine garden, hookah, a kids’ fun zone, and a vibrant marketplace filled with unique vendors and cultural treasures. This family-friendly festival brings the spirit of Lebanon to San Diego with unforgettable food, entertainment, and community celebration. Whether you’re coming for the savory dishes, the sweet treats, the lively music, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. St. Ephrem Leba
St. Ephrem Maronite Catholic Church |
| 1:00 PM | Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| 2:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
The Old Globe |
| Dance: I Love Paris The San Diego Ballet is in residence with the Museum this season, offering a dynamic celebration of art, music, and dance as part of the Museum’s 100th anniversary. Inspired by the Museum’s special exhibition Cafes and Cabarets: The Spectacular Art of Toulouse-Lautrec, San Diego Ballet presents the stylish and effervescent I Love Paris, alongside the premiere of Debussy Dances, a tribute to French Impressionism and post-Impressionism art set to the music of Claude Debussy.
San Diego Museum Art |
| Stage: A Room In The Castle In an ambiguous time, and in today’s vernacular Ophelia and Gertrude shift focus in this angsty retelling of Hamlet. Who really goes mad when faced with madness. What do you do when your only options are to bed, marry, or kill…your narrative.
MOXIE Theatre |
| Stage: Beau Jest Fall under the spell of this effervescent romantic comedy where love, laughter, and tradition playfully intertwine. North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Beau Jest, James Sherman’s delightful Jewish-American story that weaves together vibrant traditions, sizzling chemistry, and joyous celebrations into a warm-hearted theatrical treat. Bursting with laugh-out-loud moments and tender revelations, this smart crowd-pleaser celebrates family, devotion, and finding your true self. Fresh, funny, and deeply heartfelt, Beau Jest delivers the perfect blend of humor and heart that will leave you smiling long after the final bow.
North Coast Repertory Theatre |
| 3:30 PM | Stage: Samuel, His Widow and the Whispering Flowers Created and directed by David Chait, a theatrical spectacle weaving music, dance and storytelling into a world of magic and suspense. In a long-ago shtetl, Sorela’s husband mysteriously disappears. The entire community comes to help but after searching unsuccessfully loses hope. But not Sorela. With love and faith she preserves the whisper of possibility. Recommended for audiences ages 10 and over.
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe Theatre |
Tuesday, May 26
| 6:00 PM | Around the World Book Exchange Great food, close to freeway, easy parking, and nice ambiance! Bring 2 books that remind you of Greece in any way - wrap them and write a teaser - we will play a fun game to exchange and you will go home with 2 new books.
Cafe Athena |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe Theatre |
| Stage: The Sound of Music (Touring) For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our "favorite things." With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn't just meant to be enjoyed - it's meant to be shared. Now, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing. Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O'Brien, this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of love, resilience and the power of music. Featuring beloved songs like "Do-Re-Mi," "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and "Edelweiss," THE SOUND OF MUSIC is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors - and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain.
San Diego Civic Theatre |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| 8:00 PM | Music: Los Fabulosos Cadillacs
Los Fabulosos Cadillacs are a seminal Argentine band formed in 1985, recognized as one of the most influential Latin rock and ska groups in history. They blend ska, rock, reggae, salsa, and punk with Latin rhythms like cumbia and candombe, featuring politically charged yet humorous lyrics. Known for the 1994 hit "Matador," they are Grammy winners and the first Latin band to perform at MTV Unplugged.
SDSU |
Wednesday, May 27
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe Theatre |
| Stage: The Sound of Music (Touring) For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our "favorite things." With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn't just meant to be enjoyed - it's meant to be shared. Now, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing. Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O'Brien, this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of love, resilience and the power of music. Featuring beloved songs like "Do-Re-Mi," "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and "Edelweiss," THE SOUND OF MUSIC is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors - and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain.
San Diego Civic Theatre |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| 8:00 PM | Music: The Sergio Mendes Band Serendipity and joy are two common threads that weave throughout the staggeringly diverse tapestry of music that Sergio Mendes created over his remarkable six-decade career. One of the most internationally successful Brazilian artists of all time, Mendes recorded more than 35 albums, many of which went gold or platinum. He was a three-time Grammy® Award winner, Oscar®-nominated songwriter and the subject of a joyful 2020 feature documentary.
Belly Up Tavern |
Thursday, May 28
| 5:00 PM | Talk: The Qiang and Multiethnic Imagination in Modern China The Qiang are one of China’s 55 officially recognized minority groups and represent one of the country’s oldest ethnoracial identities. Professor Yanshuo Zhang of Pomona College is investigating how this Himalayan group carves out “creative belonging” through cultural practices within a globalizing China. Spanning literature, visual culture, and anthropology, this talk proposes a new scholarly paradigm for incorporating the Asia-Pacific into global studies of race and identity, drawing on her new book, “Creative Belonging: The Qiang and Multiethnic Imagination in Modern China.”
UCSD |
| 6:00 PM | Music: Los Mirlos, Tropa Magica & Reza Los Mirlos is a group dedicated to promoting the music and culture of the Peruvian Amazon. Although it was formed in Lima in 1973, its true roots are in Moyobamba, the city where its members were born and began their musical careers. As pioneers of psychedelic Amazonian cumbia, Los Mirlos have spent 50 years performing worldwide, proudly showcasing the distinctive rhythms of the Peruvian jungle. Today, they are a prominent influence, known for a sound that has evolved and endured through changing musical trends. The group continues to engage a young audience eager to explore new textures and rediscover the origins of this unique genre.
Quartyard |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe Theatre |
| Film: Vermiglio The lush and breathtaking beauty of the Alps, filmed with painterly grace under natural light from frigid winter to redemptive spring, provides the physical and emotional backdrop for Vermiglio, Maura Delpero’s visionary film, which won the Silver Lion at the 2024 Venice Film Festival. This singular portrait of a sprawling family, set in the small, mountainous village of Vermiglio during the waning days of WWII, follows a series of dramatic, consequential events after the arrival of a taciturn Sicilian soldier, who hides out in town after deserting the army.
While there, the soldier develops a romance with the family’s eldest daughter, Lucia. Vermiglio shows the lives of a provincial family in a remote village suspended in time by the customs of a fading era. Conjuring stories from her own family’s past, Delpero creates a deeply personal and human tale that recalls the great neorealist movement in Italian cinema, but through Lucia’s perspective Vermiglio feels distinct and novel. Italy’s Official Selection for the 2025 Academy Awards.
La Paloma Theatre |
| Workshop: Adeena Sussman Join author Adeena Sussman for a workshop where she will share stories, recipes, and the flavors behind her culinary journey, in conversation with Debbie Kornberg of Spice It Up with Deb. Adeena is here with her new book: Zariz: 100 Easy, Breezy, Tel Aviv-y Recipes. Come for good conversation, a live taste, & the opportunity for a meet & greet.
Congregation Beth Am |
| Film & Discussion: Brazil UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies and the Burke Lectureship on Religion & Society, in partnership with Digital Gym Cinema, proudly announce the third season of the Burke Revival Film & Discussion Series. Returning to UC San Diego Park & Market’s Digital Gym Cinema, the acclaimed series continues its mission to explore profound ethical, spiritual, and societal questions through powerful works of cinema.
Each screening includes a guided post-film discussion led by Rev. Scott Young, spiritual advisor and film scholar, who curates the series and fosters community dialogue that connects the films to our shared contemporary struggles.
Synopsis: Brazil (1985) is a dystopian black comedy film directed by Terry Gilliam, starring Jonathan Pryce as a low-level bureaucrat who escapes his monotonous, nightmarish world through daydreams of being a hero, only to get caught in a web of bureaucracy and mistaken identity when he tries to help a woman from his dreams. Known for its unique visual style, dark humor, and anti-totalitarian themes, the film is a satirical look at a futuristic society choked by red tape, featuring a cast that includes Robert De Niro, Kim Greist, and Michael Palin. Brazil is a film that takes you for a wild ride intellectually, culturally, spiritually, morally, aesthetically. Brazil comments on a specific time, and all times. It is cinema at its most enthralling and simultaneously at its most revelatory. The cinematography, score, locations, set design, and flights of fancy combine to generate a cult classic. For our purposes, this provocative production points it blinding light on the authoritarian/totalitarian menace then and now. Enjoyable in a resistance act of critiquing the enslaving system.
Digital Gym Cinema |
| Film: Vermiglio San Diego Italian Film Festival presents: "Vermiglio", Maura Delpero’s visionary film, which won the Silver Lion at the 2024 Venice Film Festival is a singular portrait of a sprawling family, set in the small, mountainous village of Vermiglio during the waning days of WWII. It follows a series of dramatic, consequential events after the arrival of a taciturn Sicilian soldier, who hides out in town after deserting the army. There, he meets Lucia. Delpero creates a deeply personal and human tale that recalls the great neorealist movement in Italian cinema, but through Lucia’s perspective Vermiglio feels distinct and novel. Italy’s Official Selection for the 2025 Academy Awards.
La Paloma Theatre |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| Stage: The Sound of Music (Touring) For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our "favorite things." With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn't just meant to be enjoyed - it's meant to be shared. Now, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing. Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O'Brien, this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of love, resilience and the power of music. Featuring beloved songs like "Do-Re-Mi," "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and "Edelweiss," THE SOUND OF MUSIC is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors - and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain.
San Diego Civic Theatre |
| Stage: A Room In The Castle In an ambiguous time, and in today’s vernacular Ophelia and Gertrude shift focus in this angsty retelling of Hamlet. Who really goes mad when faced with madness. What do you do when your only options are to bed, marry, or kill…your narrative.
MOXIE Theatre |
Friday, May 29
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe Theatre |
| Music: Sonido De La Frontera Sonido De La Frontera is the combination of Soundsystem culture, hip hop production aesthetic, and the sounds of Latin America’s most prolific dance music: Cumbia. The result is a bass oriented, dance driven music with a sound unique to the border between San Diego, California and Tijuana, Mexico. This trio is made up of Karlos Paez, Mr. Henshaw, and DJ Unite. Karlos Paez is an energetic frontman, also known for his role as vocalist for San Diego’s premiere Latin Music project, The B-Side Players.
With his unique vocal styling and ability to deliver a magnetic performance, Karlos produces lyrics that seduce a dancer to cut loose, while inducing the spirit of both culture and rebellion. Mr. Henshaw is the producer for First Power Crew, and has produced many break records directed towards the avid turntablist. His sound is dark and heavy, with an emphasis on big drums and bass, as evident in his current projects Planet B and Satanic Planet. DJ Unite is a veteran DJ for Tribe of Kings Soundsystem as well as First Power Crew, who cut his teeth on dancefloors nationwide. Unite is well versed in keeping dances energetic, with a musical arsenal that spans for many genres. Sonido De La Frontera is a mixture of all the different sounds and culture found in the southernmost part of California, San Diego. It is cumbia music with a production approach similar to hip hop and electronic music.
California Center for the Arts |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| Music: Metalachi Born from a long night of music, tequila, and mariachi-loving metalheads, Metalachi has been entertaining audiences and wooing abuelas everywhere for over a decade. Hailing from Los Angeles, CA, the band has traveled across the US, Canada, and Mexico, performing everywhere from the smallest local bars to the largest parties, including Heavy Montreal, Megacruise, and Mosters of Rock Cruise.
The Holding Company |
| Stage: The Sound of Music (Touring) For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our "favorite things." With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn't just meant to be enjoyed - it's meant to be shared. Now, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing. Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O'Brien, this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of love, resilience and the power of music. Featuring beloved songs like "Do-Re-Mi," "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and "Edelweiss," THE SOUND OF MUSIC is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors - and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain.
San Diego Civic Theatre |
| Stage: A Room In The Castle In an ambiguous time, and in today’s vernacular Ophelia and Gertrude shift focus in this angsty retelling of Hamlet. Who really goes mad when faced with madness. What do you do when your only options are to bed, marry, or kill…your narrative.
MOXIE Theatre |
| 8:00 PM | Music: Zade Dirani Hailed by People Magazine as a “Piano Prodigy,” Zade Dirani’s music reaches hearts around the world. A Billboard-charting pianist and composer, he has performed at UNESCO headquarters, large arenas, and royal halls for world leaders, including the late Queen Elizabeth II and President Nelson Mandela. His collaboration “Princess of the Night” with legendary pianist Richard Clayderman, his album Un Piano Y Amigos featuring Spain’s best selling artists including Ana Mena and India Martínez, and his work with London’s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra highlight his cross-genre artistry.
From “Kalimat”, “Hoy Tengo Ganas de Ti,” to “Je n’ai pas changé” and “You Raise Me Up,” expect a program of reimagined global favorites and original compositions, performed with orchestra. Experience an uplifting evening with an artist whose music truly connects across cultures. Please note: this is a rental event of Jacobs Music Center, presented by the artist. The San Diego Symphony does not appear on this concert. Zade Dirani will be accompanied by a guest orchestra.
San Diego Symphony |
Saturday, May 30
| 11:00 AM | Stage: Thinking Shakespeare Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein will offer an encore of his program Thinking Shakespeare Live!, a 90-minute exploration of the language of Shakespeare, on Saturday, May 30 at 11:00 a.m. Drawn from Edelstein’s approachable and inviting book Thinking Shakespeare: A How-To Guide for Student Actors, Directors, and Anyone Else Who Wants to Feel More Comfortable with the Bard, Thinking Shakespeare Live! will feature Edelstein, who will be joined by three professional classical actors. Immediately after the event, Edelstein will sign copies of Thinking Shakespeare, which will be available for purchase at the theatre.
This program is an ideal introduction to Shakespeare for families and young audiences, as well as an exciting new look at the playwright for Bardophiles. Edelstein has performed Thinking Shakespeare Live! across the country, including at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C. In addition to serving as Artistic Director at the Globe, Edelstein is a renowned stage director, producer, podcast host, and educator.
He has directed over half of the Bard’s plays. Edelstein’s Globe directing credits include this season’s hit, Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler, which starred Katie Holmes in the title role; What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank; The Winter’s Tale, Othello; The Twenty-Seventh Man, the world premiere of Rain; Picasso at the Lapin Agile; Romeo and Juliet; and the world premiere adaptation of Henry 6, among others. He oversaw The Old Globe’s inaugural Classical Directing Fellowship program. Prior to joining the Globe, Edelstein was the Director of the Shakespeare initiative at The Public Theater (New York City), and the Artistic Director of Classic Stage Company (New York City).
He is also the creator and host of The Old Globe and Pushkin Industries’ podcast Where There’s a Will: Finding Shakespeare, an exploration of the many ways Shakespeare has made his way into unexpected corners of American life. His book Thinking Shakespeare is considered the standard text on American Shakespearean acting.
Old Globe Theatre |
| Umeboshi Workshop In this two part hands-on workshop (separated by 1 month), you will learn to make umeboshi, traditionally cured Japanese pickled plums! Umeboshi (梅干) is salted Japanese pickled plums. Packed with umami, saltiness, and subtle floral aromas, these little morsels pack a mighty flavorful punch! In Part 1, we will start with fresh ume (plums) and prepare the jar for a month-long curing. In Part 2, we will separate the plums from the liquid (umeshu), dry them for a few days before jarring them up again for a longer cure. Includes your own take-home jar of umeboshi (ready next year) as well as samples of finished umeboshi.
Japanese Friendship Garden |
| House of Finland Lawn Program Join the House of Finland for their annual Lawn Program featuring cultural food, performances and demonstrations. Stage show at 1 p.m.
International Cottages |
| Kuumba Festival Immerse yourself in a vibrant African Market Place, featuring a diverse range of art walk activities, vendors, health resources, food, and engaging workshops. Witness the talent of Kuumba Youth Actors as they perform The Hope and Dream of the Slave, an educational play about the origins of Memorial Day, supported by local college students.
Marie Widman Park |
| 2:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
The Old Globe |
| Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| Stage: The Sound of Music (Touring) For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our "favorite things." With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn't just meant to be enjoyed - it's meant to be shared. Now, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing. Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O'Brien, this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of love, resilience and the power of music. Featuring beloved songs like "Do-Re-Mi," "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and "Edelweiss," THE SOUND OF MUSIC is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors - and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain.
San Diego Civic Theatre |
| 7:00 PM | Music: LuMaya Back by popular demand, LuMaya returns to San Marcos for an unforgettable evening of music and inspiration. At just 11 years old, this powerhouse bilingual alto vocalist and dancer has already captivated audiences of more than a thousand, performed alongside Latin Grammy winners, opened for the iconic Mexican artist Ely Guerra, and even shared a duet with Grammy-winning musician Jason Mraz. A performer since the age of four, LuMaya recently expanded her reach with an international debut in Oaxaca, bringing her passion and artistry to audiences abroad. Now she’s returning home to share her extraordinary talent with the community that has supported her from the start. Don’t miss your chance to witness this dynamic young artist as she lights up the stage—come celebrate creativity, culture, and the future of local talent right here in San Marcos.
The Bornemann Theatre |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: The Sound of Music (Touring) For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our "favorite things." With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn't just meant to be enjoyed - it's meant to be shared. Now, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing. Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O'Brien, this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of love, resilience and the power of music. Featuring beloved songs like "Do-Re-Mi," "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and "Edelweiss," THE SOUND OF MUSIC is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors - and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain.
San Diego Civic Theatre |
| Stage: A Room In The Castle In an ambiguous time, and in today’s vernacular Ophelia and Gertrude shift focus in this angsty retelling of Hamlet. Who really goes mad when faced with madness. What do you do when your only options are to bed, marry, or kill…your narrative.
MOXIE Theatre |
| 8:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe |
| Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| Stage: The Hombres For Héctor and his crew of construction workers, the job site is all about grit and bravado. When their catcalling and jokes draw complaints from the yoga studio next door, instructor Julian invites them to try a class. Soon, they’re forced to reexamine everything they think they know about strength and flexibility. From Tony Meneses (El Borracho), The Hombres is a funny and deeply human look at machismo, friendship and the quiet bonds that form when men open their chakras and let their guard down.
Old Globe Theatre |
| Music: Kishi Bashi Join us for an evening with Kishi Bashi, the genre-defying violinist, composer, and indie pop visionary whose dazzling live performances and heartfelt songs have earned him international acclaim and a devoted following.
Epstein Family Amphitheater |
Sunday, May 31
| 1:00 PM | Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| Stage: The Sound of Music (Touring) For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our "favorite things." With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn't just meant to be enjoyed - it's meant to be shared. Now, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing. Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O'Brien, this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of love, resilience and the power of music. Featuring beloved songs like "Do-Re-Mi," "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and "Edelweiss," THE SOUND OF MUSIC is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors - and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain.
San Diego Civic Theatre |
| 2:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
The Old Globe |
| Stage: A Room In The Castle In an ambiguous time, and in today’s vernacular Ophelia and Gertrude shift focus in this angsty retelling of Hamlet. Who really goes mad when faced with madness. What do you do when your only options are to bed, marry, or kill…your narrative.
MOXIE Theatre |
| 6:30 PM | Stage: The Sound of Music (Touring) For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our "favorite things." With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn't just meant to be enjoyed - it's meant to be shared. Now, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing. Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O'Brien, this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of love, resilience and the power of music. Featuring beloved songs like "Do-Re-Mi," "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and "Edelweiss," THE SOUND OF MUSIC is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors - and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain.
San Diego Civic Theatre |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe Theatre |
| Stage: The Hombres For Héctor and his crew of construction workers, the job site is all about grit and bravado. When their catcalling and jokes draw complaints from the yoga studio next door, instructor Julian invites them to try a class. Soon, they’re forced to reexamine everything they think they know about strength and flexibility. From Tony Meneses (El Borracho), The Hombres is a funny and deeply human look at machismo, friendship and the quiet bonds that form when men open their chakras and let their guard down.
Old Globe Theatre |
| Music: The Hu The Hu is a Mongolian folk rock and heavy metal band who plays with traditional Mongolian instruments. Inspired by the ancient Mongol/Turkish empire named "Hunnu," they incorporate references to old Mongolian war cries and poetry in their lyrics.
Harrah's Resort |
Monday, June 1
| 7:00 PM | The Jewish Short Play Festival Now in its third year, the Jewish Short Play Festival returns with an engaging mix of humor, drama, and thought-provoking storytelling. Showcasing talented actors and playwrights from San Diego and beyond, this community-driven event explores themes of identity, tradition, and contemporary Jewish life. Directed by Debra Wanger, the festival celebrates creativity, connection, and the power of short-form theatre.
Lawrence Family JCC |
Tuesday, June 2
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe Theatre |
| Stage: The Hombres For Héctor and his crew of construction workers, the job site is all about grit and bravado. When their catcalling and jokes draw complaints from the yoga studio next door, instructor Julian invites them to try a class. Soon, they’re forced to reexamine everything they think they know about strength and flexibility. From Tony Meneses (El Borracho), The Hombres is a funny and deeply human look at machismo, friendship and the quiet bonds that form when men open their chakras and let their guard down.
Old Globe Theatre |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| 8:00 PM | Music: Third World Celebrating 51 years, ‘Reggae Ambassadors’, THIRD WORLD is one of the longest-lived Reggae bands of all time, and one of Jamaica's most consistently popular crossover acts among international audiences. Mixing in elements of R&B, funk, pop, and rock and, later on, dancehall and rap, Third World’s style has been described as "reggae-fusion".
Belly Up |
Wednesday, June 3
| 5:00 PM | Fundraiser: Global Connections to America’s Finest City Join the San Diego Diplomacy Council for an evening of inspiration, storytelling, and community building at the University Club. Whether you’re a long-time supporter or new to the world of international exchange, we’d love to see you there!
University Club San Diego |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe Theatre |
| Stage: The Hombres For Héctor and his crew of construction workers, the job site is all about grit and bravado. When their catcalling and jokes draw complaints from the yoga studio next door, instructor Julian invites them to try a class. Soon, they’re forced to reexamine everything they think they know about strength and flexibility. From Tony Meneses (El Borracho), The Hombres is a funny and deeply human look at machismo, friendship and the quiet bonds that form when men open their chakras and let their guard down.
Old Globe Theatre |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
Thursday, June 4
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe Theatre |
| Stage: The Hombres For Héctor and his crew of construction workers, the job site is all about grit and bravado. When their catcalling and jokes draw complaints from the yoga studio next door, instructor Julian invites them to try a class. Soon, they’re forced to reexamine everything they think they know about strength and flexibility. From Tony Meneses (El Borracho), The Hombres is a funny and deeply human look at machismo, friendship and the quiet bonds that form when men open their chakras and let their guard down.
Old Globe Theatre |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| Dance: Tango Elite Step into a world where elegance, music, and passion collide. Tango Elite — The Show is a cinematic journey into the soul of Argentine tango. Inspired by the timeless glamour of Old Hollywood, the stage becomes a living film — where the spirits of legendary cinema characters seem to return through movement, music, and emotion. Under dramatic lights and sweeping orchestral sound, extraordinary dancers bring to life the many faces of tango — from its raw origins to its most refined expression. Every scene unfolds like a story, every step a line of poetry. At the heart of the experience is live music by the internationally acclaimed orchestra Tango Bardo, whose powerful sound drives the rhythm of the night and fills the theatre with the pulse of Buenos Aires. This production gathers a cast of artists recognized for their excellence, artistry, and legacy — performers who have shaped tango stages around the world. But Tango Elite is more than a performance. It is a homage to the productions that introduced tango to the world — from the legendary Tango Argentino of Claudio Segovia to the iconic shows Tango Pasión and Forever Tango. Those productions ignited a global love for tango. Tango Elite — The Show is the next chapter. Not a remake, but an evolution — honoring the roots while elevating the experience for a new generation of audiences. For tango lovers — and for anyone who loves great theatre — this is an evening designed to leave you breathless: elegant visuals, athletic precision, live orchestra power, and the unmistakable feeling that something historic is unfolding before your eyes. This production brings together extraordinary artists, a world-class orchestra, and a cinematic vision created for major stages. Experience tango the way it was meant to be seen.
California Center for the Arts |
| Stage: A Room In The Castle In an ambiguous time, and in today’s vernacular Ophelia and Gertrude shift focus in this angsty retelling of Hamlet. Who really goes mad when faced with madness. What do you do when your only options are to bed, marry, or kill…your narrative.
MOXIE Theatre |
Friday, June 5
| 4:30 PM | Film: Kanal In the last few days of the Warsaw Uprising during World War II, a modest group of Resistance members remains. The band must take refuge in the sewers under the orders of leader Zadra, but it’s only a matter of time before they will have to emerge. However, when they try, they are met only with intense hostility from the Nazis. Despite their attempts stay resolute through immense mental strain, it becomes increasingly apparent that they may be doomed.
Digital Gym Cinema |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe Theatre |
| Stage: The Hombres For Héctor and his crew of construction workers, the job site is all about grit and bravado. When their catcalling and jokes draw complaints from the yoga studio next door, instructor Julian invites them to try a class. Soon, they’re forced to reexamine everything they think they know about strength and flexibility. From Tony Meneses (El Borracho), The Hombres is a funny and deeply human look at machismo, friendship and the quiet bonds that form when men open their chakras and let their guard down.
Old Globe Theatre |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| Stage: A Room In The Castle In an ambiguous time, and in today’s vernacular Ophelia and Gertrude shift focus in this angsty retelling of Hamlet. Who really goes mad when faced with madness. What do you do when your only options are to bed, marry, or kill…your narrative.
MOXIE Theatre |
| 9:00 PM | Music: Beatles vs. Stones Beatles vs. Stones is a live music event featuring a tribute to the iconic bands The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. The event takes place at the Belly Up venue in Solana Beach, California. It is an evening show with general admission and reserved loft seating options available.
Belly Up |
Saturday, June 6
| 10:00 AM | Sam Hinton Folk Heritage Festival In honor of the late Sam Hinton, there will be storytellers and music jams with shaded seating. The Poway Farmers Market will be happening until 2 pm. Performers include Trails and Rails, Plow, Watson Beldock and Beach, Zzymzzy, Greg Gross and Friends. Presented by the nonprofit San Diego Folk Heritage. Old Poway Park |
| 2:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
The Old Globe |
| Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| 5:30 PM | Music: Jihye Lee Orchestra Jihye Lee, a highly regarded Korean-born jazz composer and bandleader based in Brooklyn, released her latest large ensemble album, Infinite Connections, in 2024. This album, which features traditional Korean rhythms as its foundation, has been praised as a powerful testament to her artistry. Lee has graced prestigious stages such as Jazz at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall’s NYO Jazz. Her innovative approach to composition has garnered her numerous accolades, including the BMI Foundation’s Charlie Parker Jazz Composition Prize and the Korean Music Award.
The JAI |
| 6:00 PM | A Celtic Celebration Join us on the Plaza for an evening with live music, food, and fellowship featuring local band Open Road Folk. All music events at San Carlos UMC are free and open to the public.
San Carlos United Methodist |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: A Room In The Castle In an ambiguous time, and in today’s vernacular Ophelia and Gertrude shift focus in this angsty retelling of Hamlet. Who really goes mad when faced with madness. What do you do when your only options are to bed, marry, or kill…your narrative.
MOXIE Theatre |
| 8:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe |
| Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| Stage: The Hombres For Héctor and his crew of construction workers, the job site is all about grit and bravado. When their catcalling and jokes draw complaints from the yoga studio next door, instructor Julian invites them to try a class. Soon, they’re forced to reexamine everything they think they know about strength and flexibility. From Tony Meneses (El Borracho), The Hombres is a funny and deeply human look at machismo, friendship and the quiet bonds that form when men open their chakras and let their guard down.
Old Globe Theatre |
| Music: Jihye Lee Orchestra Jihye Lee, a highly regarded Korean-born jazz composer and bandleader based in Brooklyn, released her latest large ensemble album, Infinite Connections, in 2024. This album, which features traditional Korean rhythms as its foundation, has been praised as a powerful testament to her artistry. Lee has graced prestigious stages such as Jazz at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall’s NYO Jazz. Her innovative approach to composition has garnered her numerous accolades, including the BMI Foundation’s Charlie Parker Jazz Composition Prize and the Korean Music Award.
The JAI |
| Music: Temple of Roots Established in 1979 by Mikey Dread and his brother Jah T, Channel One is one of the world’s most respected Roots & Dub sound systems. Read the full story of our mission to break down barriers via Reggae music and our journey from local blues parties to international stages.
Worldbeat Cultural Center |
Sunday, June 7
| 11:00 AM | House of Denmark Lawn Program Join the House of Denmark as they celebrate Danish culture with song, music, dance, and food!
The International Cottages |
| 11:45 AM | Film: Europa This early triumph by Lars von Trier, which won no less than three prizes at Cannes, is one of his most bizarre yet accessible works: a feverish retooling of film noir, an unhinged thriller, and a visually mind-blowing odyssey into a nightmare of our past.
Digital Gym Cinema |
| NOON | Food: Sabor Del Barrio "Sabor Del Barrio" is a one-day, self-guided celebration of Chicano food, culture, and community, right in the heart of Barrio Logan. Explore 35+ of Barrio Logan’s best restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops, breweries, and distilleries, all serving up bold flavors rooted in tradition, creativity, and culture throughout the historic Barrio Logan Cultural District. Stroll, bike, or hop on the free trolley shuttle as you taste your way through the barrio, surrounded by vibrant murals, outdoor public art, lowriders, street vendors, and the unmistakable energy that makes Barrio Logan unlike anywhere else. All funds are reinvested into the community! Support the Barrio and leave with a full happy belly.
Barrio Logan Cultural District |
| 1:00 PM | Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| 2:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
The Old Globe |
| Stage: The Hombres For Héctor and his crew of construction workers, the job site is all about grit and bravado. When their catcalling and jokes draw complaints from the yoga studio next door, instructor Julian invites them to try a class. Soon, they’re forced to reexamine everything they think they know about strength and flexibility. From Tony Meneses (El Borracho), The Hombres is a funny and deeply human look at machismo, friendship and the quiet bonds that form when men open their chakras and let their guard down.
Old Globe Theatre |
| Stage: A Room In The Castle In an ambiguous time, and in today’s vernacular Ophelia and Gertrude shift focus in this angsty retelling of Hamlet. Who really goes mad when faced with madness. What do you do when your only options are to bed, marry, or kill…your narrative.
MOXIE Theatre |
| 2:30 PM | Film: A Generation Stach is a wayward teen living in squalor on the outskirts of Nazi-occupied Warsaw. Guided by an avuncular Communist organizer, he is introduced to the underground resistance—and to the beautiful Dorota. Soon he is engaged in dangerous efforts to fight oppression and indignity, maturing as he assumes responsibility for others’ lives. A coming-of-age story of survival and shattering loss, A Generation delivers a brutal portrait of the human cost of war.
Digital Gym Cinema |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe Theatre |
| Stage: The Hombres For Héctor and his crew of construction workers, the job site is all about grit and bravado. When their catcalling and jokes draw complaints from the yoga studio next door, instructor Julian invites them to try a class. Soon, they’re forced to reexamine everything they think they know about strength and flexibility. From Tony Meneses (El Borracho), The Hombres is a funny and deeply human look at machismo, friendship and the quiet bonds that form when men open their chakras and let their guard down.
Old Globe Theatre |
| Film: Ashes and Diamonds Film: Ashes and Diamonds
A young academy soldier, Maciek Chelmicki, is ordered to shoot the secretary of the KW PPR. A coincidence causes him to kill someone else. Meeting face to face with his victim, he gets a shock. He faces the necessity of repeating the assassination. He meets Krystyna, a girl working as a barmaid in the restaurant of the “Monopol” hotel. His affection for her makes him even more aware of the senselessness of killing at the end of the war. Loyalty to the oath he took, and thus the obligation to obey the order, tips the scales.
Digital Gym Cinema |
Monday, June 8
| 7:30 PM | Music: Ohad Moskowitz Ohad is coming to San Diego! Renowned singer Ohad Moskowitz, raised in Belgium and now residing in Israel, has performed on the world’s most prestigious stages. A heartfelt and electrifying singer of original, Chassidic, and traditional Jewish music. Ohad has released seven albums and his performances have garnered millions of views. The program also features acclaimed vocalist, Colin Schachat, celebrated for his wide-ranging repertoire and performances with the most iconic orchestras and singers.
Congregation Beth Israel |
Tuesday, June 9
| 4:30 PM | Film: Europa This early triumph by Lars von Trier, which won no less than three prizes at Cannes, is one of his most bizarre yet accessible works: a feverish retooling of film noir, an unhinged thriller, and a visually mind-blowing odyssey into a nightmare of our past.
Digital Gym Cinema |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe Theatre |
| Stage: The Hombres For Héctor and his crew of construction workers, the job site is all about grit and bravado. When their catcalling and jokes draw complaints from the yoga studio next door, instructor Julian invites them to try a class. Soon, they’re forced to reexamine everything they think they know about strength and flexibility. From Tony Meneses (El Borracho), The Hombres is a funny and deeply human look at machismo, friendship and the quiet bonds that form when men open their chakras and let their guard down.
Old Globe Theatre |
Wednesday, June 10
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe Theatre |
| Stage: The Hombres For Héctor and his crew of construction workers, the job site is all about grit and bravado. When their catcalling and jokes draw complaints from the yoga studio next door, instructor Julian invites them to try a class. Soon, they’re forced to reexamine everything they think they know about strength and flexibility. From Tony Meneses (El Borracho), The Hombres is a funny and deeply human look at machismo, friendship and the quiet bonds that form when men open their chakras and let their guard down.
Old Globe Theatre |
| 7:30 PM | Music: Jake Shimabukuro Jake Shimabukuro is a Japanese-American ukulele virtuoso and composer who is known for his fast and complex fingerwork. Jazz, blues, funk, rock, bluegrass, classical, folk, and flamenco are all present in his music. Shimabukuro has composed several original works, including complete soundtracks for two Japanese films.
Humphrey's |
Thursday, June 11
| 6:00 PM | Talk: Madhushree Ghosh with Huda Al-Marashi Beloved community activist, food & culture writer Madhushree Ghosh poignantly explores the role of Punjabi food as a source of home and identity through history. In discussion with Huda Al-Marashi, don’t miss this exciting book launch for "Safar: Finding Home, History, and Culture Through Punjabi Food in the American West." This event is free and open to the public. Copies of "Safar" are available on a first-come, first-served basis until sold out, so we recommend pre-ordering a copy early to guarantee your signed book. Orders placed by May 15 receive a 10% discount. Proceeds from book purchases support the San Diego Public Library.
Library Shop |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe Theatre |
| Stage: The Hombres For Héctor and his crew of construction workers, the job site is all about grit and bravado. When their catcalling and jokes draw complaints from the yoga studio next door, instructor Julian invites them to try a class. Soon, they’re forced to reexamine everything they think they know about strength and flexibility. From Tony Meneses (El Borracho), The Hombres is a funny and deeply human look at machismo, friendship and the quiet bonds that form when men open their chakras and let their guard down.
Old Globe Theatre |
Friday, June 12
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe Theatre |
| Stage: The Hombres For Héctor and his crew of construction workers, the job site is all about grit and bravado. When their catcalling and jokes draw complaints from the yoga studio next door, instructor Julian invites them to try a class. Soon, they’re forced to reexamine everything they think they know about strength and flexibility. From Tony Meneses (El Borracho), The Hombres is a funny and deeply human look at machismo, friendship and the quiet bonds that form when men open their chakras and let their guard down.
Old Globe Theatre |
Saturday, June 13
| 11:00 AM | Asian and Pacific Islander Festival The rich cultures of our largest continent come to the Fair through dance, music, martial arts, and more. Take a trip to China, Japan, India, Vietnam, the South Seas, the Philippines and other Asian and Pacific nations with traditional and modern performances, integration of Asian and Pacific Islander resource groups and immersive educational exhibitions.
This Festival is part of the San Diego County Fair. It is a free event but there is an admission fee to enter the fair.
Del Mar Fairgrounds |
| Saint Spyridon Greek Festival Nestled in the vibrant city of San Diego, the annual Greek Festival is a can't-miss event for culture enthusiasts and food lovers alike. This lively celebration showcases traditional Greek music, dance performances, and authentic cuisine that will transport attendees straight to the Mediterranean. With an anticipated attendance of 15,000 visitors, guests can immerse themselves in the rich Greek heritage while enjoying delicious gyros, baklava, and the warmth of Greek hospitality.
Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church |
| 2:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
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The Old Globe |
| Stage: The Hombres For Héctor and his crew of construction workers, the job site is all about grit and bravado. When their catcalling and jokes draw complaints from the yoga studio next door, instructor Julian invites them to try a class. Soon, they’re forced to reexamine everything they think they know about strength and flexibility. From Tony Meneses (El Borracho), The Hombres is a funny and deeply human look at machismo, friendship and the quiet bonds that form when men open their chakras and let their guard down.
Old Globe Theatre |
| Music: Mariachi Rodriguez Mariachi Rodriguez, based in San Diego, is led by educator and musician Andrew Rodriguez. The ensemble is dedicated to performing authentic mariachi music that celebrates the tradition’s cultural roots and musical richness. Recognized as Teacher of the Year at Bell Middle School, Andrew also directs for DanzArts SD, guest lectures at San Diego State University, and has performed with the San Diego Symphony.
La Mesa Public Library |
| 8:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe |
| Stage: The Hombres For Héctor and his crew of construction workers, the job site is all about grit and bravado. When their catcalling and jokes draw complaints from the yoga studio next door, instructor Julian invites them to try a class. Soon, they’re forced to reexamine everything they think they know about strength and flexibility. From Tony Meneses (El Borracho), The Hombres is a funny and deeply human look at machismo, friendship and the quiet bonds that form when men open their chakras and let their guard down.
Old Globe Theatre |
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