A Night of Tasnifkhani (Persian classical music) by setar master Kourosh Taghavi.
Admission/Cost: $33.85+
Location:
Iranian American Center
6790 Top Gun Street #7
San Diego, CA
Friday, November 14 - 7:00 PM
Local Cross-Cultural Events
* Upcoming Events *
Monday, December 15
| 10:00 AM | Talk: The Lost Weekend: John Lennnon and May Fung Yee Pang Presenter: May Fung Yee Pang Moderator: Bob Stein Discussant: Billly Amendola
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Thursday, December 18
| 10:00 AM | Bilingual Storytime Join us every third Thursday of the month for a very special bilingual storytime. Here children will be introduced to different languages, songs, stories and fun!
Mountain View Library |
| 6:00 PM | Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Join Del Mar Highlands Town Center on Thursday, December 18th, at 6 PM for the annual Hanukkah Menorah Lighting. ? Congregation Beth Am will bring the community together in the Upper Plaza, near Cinépolis, for the symbolic lighting of the holiday season ?️ while playing a few festive songs. ?
Del Mar Highlands Town Center |
Sunday, December 21
| 2:30 PM | An Irish Christmas Experience the joy of An Irish Christmas as seen on PBS! Enjoy all the holiday carols you know and love plus a spectacular high-energy display of Irish dancing at its very best. "...Genuinely astonishing ... electric!" - The Village News An Irish Christmas is a celebration of family and community that showcases some of the great Irish holiday traditions and features award-winning dancers from Riverdance, Lord of the Dance and Celtic Wings.
Balboa Theatre |
| 7:00 PM | Music: Lupita Infante Lupita Infante Esparza is an American singer-songwriter. She sings traditional mariachi, norteño, and ranchera music. Her work blends classic Mexican musical traditions with a contemporary perspective. Infante's debut studio album "La Serenata" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Music Album.
House of Blues |
| Winter Schminter Solstice Concert Join us for this high-spirited evening of international song with ethnomusicologist Yale Strom and members of the Hot Pstromi Ensemble.
All of humanity celebrates the winter solstice. Long before the Abrahamic religions came to be, tribal groups marked the darkness of the winter solstice with music and dancing to rekindle their hopes for the return of spring. We will celebrate with music from many different cultures including tunes as ubiquitous as the American classic "Christmas Time Is Here" to the Kurdish folk melody "Zivistane" (In Winter).
First UU Church |
| 7:30 PM | Golden State Ballet Presents The Nutcracker Golden State Ballet proudly presents THE NUTCRACKER at the Civic Theatre, featuring the marvelous choreography of Artistic Director, Raúl Salamanca! Step into a world of wonder as dazzling scenery and exquisite costumes bring Clara's enchanting journey with her Nutcracker Prince to life. This beloved holiday tale is set to Tchaikovsky's timeless score, performed live by the world-renowned San Diego Symphony. Prepare to be swept away by the magic of San Diego's favorite holiday tradition-an experience you won't want to miss!
San Diego Civic Theatre |
Monday, December 22
| 4:30 PM | Book Talk: The Deadly Stingaree Join us for a book signing and celebration for the release of The Deadly Stingaree! Dive into the rich and thrilling world of 1890s San Diego in this action-packed mystery novel by Cory Lynn Fayman, available now.
SDCHM Mission |
| 7:00 PM | Navidad Latina: A Holiday Concert Experience the holiday magic as Ensemble Vocal de las Californias (EVOCA) and the Ghukasyan String Orchestra take the stage, joined by guest musicians and the First UU Chalice and Women’s Choirs for a festive musical celebration.
First UU Church |
Friday, December 26
| 6:00 PM | 45th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration WorldBeat Cultural Center will be celebrating its 45th Annual Celebration with 4 of the 7 days of Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is an African American Holiday celebrated from the 26th of December to the 1st of January. The annual Kwanzaa holiday was created by Dr. Maulana Karenga to celebrate and reaffirm family, community, and culture. Kwanzaa was a celebration that was established as a means to help African Americans reconnect with their African cultural and historical heritage by uniting in meditation and study of African traditions and Nguzu Saba, the “seven principles of African Heritage” which Karenga said “is a communitarian African philosophy”. Each night will feature Special guest speakers or performers, Ceremonial candle lighting and libation with drumming, poetry readings by Johnnierenee Nia Nelson, and Karamu (the traditional feast and family get down).
WorldBeat Center |
| 7:00 PM | Comedy: Learnmore Jonasi Learnmore Jonasi is a Zimbabwean stand-up comedian and actor. He stands at over 6 feet, his comedy is brought to life by past experiences. Learnmore Jonasi is a Zimbabwean stand-up comedian and actor. He stands at over 6 feet, his comedy is brought to life by past experiences, observations and his view (from the top) which elicit rib-tickling laughs, regardless of the crowd. He has performed with and alongside the biggest names on the African Continent and performed across 20 countries at various Theatres, Festivals, Comedy clubs, and on TV Shows. He was the winner of the 2023 Boston Comedy Festival , and the 2023 audience choice Jersey City Comedy festival. In 2019 he won the National Arts Merit Awards as the Outstanding Comedian of the Year, the Savanna Comic Choice Awards as the Pan African Comic of the Year, and he was the People’s Choice Award winner in Steve Harvey’s Stand Up Spotlight competition. He can be seen on America’s Got Talent starting May 2024 after receiving the Golden Buzzer and advancing directly to the live show.
Mic Drop Comedy |
| 8:00 PM | Music: Leo Ku Leo Ku is a versatile Hong Kong-based singer, actor, and designer known for his work in both Cantopop and Mandopop music, as well as his acting roles in popular television dramas. Born in Hong Kong on August 18, 1972, he began his career in the entertainment industry after winning a TVB singing contest in 1991 and has since achieved over 300 music awards and released many albums. Some of his best-known acting roles include He Shuhuan in Romance in the Rain and Yongqi in My Fair Princess III.
Pechanga Resort |
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