In celebration of Women's History Month, join us for a special presentation on the extraordinary life of Niki de Saint Phalle, one of the most bold and visionary artists of the 20th century. French-American and deeply connected to San Diego — where she lived and left a lasting artistic imprint — her work transformed personal darkness into vibrant, monumental creations that continue to inspire generations.
Join us in celebrating the culturally rich tradition of Ramadan! All are invited as Ms. Zeina gives a special bilingual storytime featuring stories in both Arabic and English. Suggested ages 3-5.
Celebrate the 19th season of Jewish Poets-Jewish Voices! Experience an enriching evening as three talented local poets, handpicked by the JP-JV committee, share their compelling presentations. Following their performances, indulge in a half hour of open mic, where you\'re invited to share your own voice. Join us for a captivating night filled with spoken word and moments of introspection.
Before Julia Child became the TV personality that we all know, she careened from Pasadena to New York to Washington D.C. to Ceylon and finally to Paris’s famed Cordon Bleu cooking school. A funny and delicious new play about the early life of an endlessly fascinating character and her path from confusion to discovery, failure to success.
Warwick’s presents Sujata Massey as she discusses and signs her new book, The Star from Calcutta (Perveen Mistry #5). Sujata Massey was born in England to parents from India and Germany, grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota, and lives in Baltimore, Maryland. She was a features reporter for the Baltimore Evening Sun before becoming a full-time novelist. The first Perveen Mistry novel, The Widows of Malabar Hill, was an international bestseller and won the Agatha, Macavity, and Mary Higgins Clark Awards.
Reserved Seating is available when The Star from Calcutta is pre-ordered from Warwick's through the linked green "Reserve Seats Here" button above. Only books purchased from Warwick's will be signed. Please call the Warwick's Book Dept. (858) 454-0347 for details.
A movie censor murdered, a leading lady vanished—the glamour, romance, and intrigue of the beginnings of Bollywood come to vivid life in the thrilling new installment of the Perveen Mistry historical mystery series.
India, 1922: Perveen Mistry, the only female lawyer in Bombay, has secured her biggest client yet: Champa Films, a movie studio run by director Subhas Ghoshal and his wife, Rochana, the biggest name in Indian cinema. In the public eye, Rochana is notorious for her beauty and her daring stunts—behind the scenes, she has recently left the studio in Calcutta that made her famous, and the studio owner is enraged by what he claims is a breach of contract. Rochana needs Perveen's legal help to extricate Champa Films from the impending controversy.
Come to the pristine garden in the heart of the city at the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum for an afternoon of Chinese love stories, told up close and in-person. Experience the tale of the "Butterfly Lovers," and many more. Stories to enthrall and engage. Members of Storytellers of San Diego, Jim Dieckmann, Aunt Li-Anne and Linda Brown tell tales of devotion, destiny and transformation.
Inspired by a real-life journey, Somewhere Over the Border weaves a heartwarming tale of resilience and hope. Blending magical realism with the charm of The Wizard of Oz, this moving musical follows Reina’s courageous journey to build a better life. With vibrant characters and a lively score, it’s a musical about family, sacrifice, and the pursuit of the American Dream. Featuring a lively, Latin-inspired score infused with cumbia, mariachi, boleros, American rock, and hip hop, this moving story reminds us that courage can lead us anywhere — even over the rainbow.
Paola Capó-García will share from her most recent works, including the award-winning poetry collection "Clap For Me That's Not Me," celebrated as "gut-wrenching, yummy, hilarious, and tender but importantly, never quite soothing." Capó-García is a poet and educator from San Juan, Puerto Rico, who currently designs professional development opportunities for educators and mentors early-career teachers. Her poems have appeared in The Volta, The Texas Review, Latino Book Review, jubilat, Poetry Society of America, Academy of American Poets, and others. She currently resides in San Diego, where she will serve as the City's Poet Laureate from 2025 to 2027.
Before Julia Child became the TV personality that we all know, she careened from Pasadena to New York to Washington D.C. to Ceylon and finally to Paris’s famed Cordon Bleu cooking school. A funny and delicious new play about the early life of an endlessly fascinating character and her path from confusion to discovery, failure to success.
Celebrate the tradition of hanami at the annual Japanese Friendship Garden & Museums Cherry Blossom Festival March 12-15, 2026. Join us from March 12-15 for an exciting lineup of special performances, featuring guest acts on March 14 and 15! Come see new attractions, including a wall of lanterns and community art. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of including activities in our children's area! Sample a variety of cultural food, or delicious beverages in the popular beer and sake garden, nestled in the lower garden. Don’t miss the chance to shop from our amazing local vendors in the upper garden, and then take a leisurely stroll through the cherry blossom grove. It’s the perfect way to celebrate spring!
We’re celebrating Passover in the most festive way possible at the LFJCC’s Community Passover Block Party! Inspired by the traditions of the holiday, think four questions, four glasses, and plenty of fun. Enjoy shopping local vendors at the Shabbat Market, hands-on activity booths, great entertainment, and a joyful evening that’s the perfect blend of tradition, community, and celebration.
Tonight’s feature – the 1959 Italian-French epic fantasy feature film, Hercules Unchained! “Spectacles of Massive Might Beyond Any Ever Known Before!” En route to Thebes for an important diplomatic mission, Hercules drinks from a magic spring and loses his memory. He spends most of the movie in the pleasure gardens of Queen Omphale of Lydia. While young Ulysses tries to help him regain his memory, political tensions escalate in Thebes, and Hercules' new wife Iole finds herself in mortal danger.
Inspired by a real-life journey, Somewhere Over the Border weaves a heartwarming tale of resilience and hope. Blending magical realism with the charm of The Wizard of Oz, this moving musical follows Reina’s courageous journey to build a better life. With vibrant characters and a lively score, it’s a musical about family, sacrifice, and the pursuit of the American Dream. Featuring a lively, Latin-inspired score infused with cumbia, mariachi, boleros, American rock, and hip hop, this moving story reminds us that courage can lead us anywhere — even over the rainbow.
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to reclaim their identities out of the shadow of their infamous spouse, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power.
Before Julia Child became the TV personality that we all know, she careened from Pasadena to New York to Washington D.C. to Ceylon and finally to Paris’s famed Cordon Bleu cooking school. A funny and delicious new play about the early life of an endlessly fascinating character and her path from confusion to discovery, failure to success.
Edgar Ricardo Arjona Morales, known as Ricardo Arjona, is a Guatemalan singer and songwriter who has been active since the 1980s. He's known for his heartfelt ballads and rock that combine traditional South American folk with hip hop, classical, and rock.
Celebrate the tradition of hanami at the annual Japanese Friendship Garden & Museums Cherry Blossom Festival March 12-15, 2026. Join us from March 12-15 for an exciting lineup of special performances, featuring guest acts on March 14 and 15! Come see new attractions, including a wall of lanterns and community art. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of including activities in our children's area! Sample a variety of cultural food, or delicious beverages in the popular beer and sake garden, nestled in the lower garden. Don’t miss the chance to shop from our amazing local vendors in the upper garden, and then take a leisurely stroll through the cherry blossom grove. It’s the perfect way to celebrate spring!
Inspired by a real-life journey, Somewhere Over the Border weaves a heartwarming tale of resilience and hope. Blending magical realism with the charm of The Wizard of Oz, this moving musical follows Reina’s courageous journey to build a better life. With vibrant characters and a lively score, it’s a musical about family, sacrifice, and the pursuit of the American Dream. Featuring a lively, Latin-inspired score infused with cumbia, mariachi, boleros, American rock, and hip hop, this moving story reminds us that courage can lead us anywhere — even over the rainbow.
German Currents Kino presents From Hilde, With Love
Berlin, 1942: it was the most beautiful summer for Hilde – madly in love with Hans and joyfully pregnant. But amid the passion there is grave danger. Hans becomes involved in the anti-Nazi resistance, with a group of young people who will later be called the “Red Orchestra”. Despite the huge risks, Hilde decides to get involved herself but is arrested by the Gestapo and gives birth to her son in prison. Now in a desperate situation, Hilde develops a quiet inspirational strength, but she only has a few months left with her son.
FROM HILDE, WITH LOVE is the eighth collaboration between director Andreas Dresen and screenwriter Laila Stieler. The film is based on the true story of Hilde and Hans Coppi, who were executed in Berlin-Plötzensee. Between 1942 and 1943, more than 50 members of the “Red Orchestra” resistance group were murdered. The film tells a nearly timeless and powerful love story — about decency and resistance, intuition and civil courage, dignity and fear.
Before Julia Child became the TV personality that we all know, she careened from Pasadena to New York to Washington D.C. to Ceylon and finally to Paris’s famed Cordon Bleu cooking school. A funny and delicious new play about the early life of an endlessly fascinating character and her path from confusion to discovery, failure to success.
Directed by Bernard Brown, WinterWorks 2026 is a timely and powerful collection of dance works celebrating the circularity of shared histories, looking at what binds us together — a call to remember, guided by radical love toward a beautifully reimagined future. A tap dance work by Melissa Tannus is inspired by the Portuguese notion of "saudade," the deep emotional state of longing for something or someone loved and lost, but with love that still lingers. Alison D. Smith's contemporary dance honors circle dances from all of our ancestral lineages, creating embodied belonging and community weaving through collective movement. A new work choreographed by Bernard Brown considers the lasting effects of colonialism on global communities of color through the prism of sugar — an important harvest crop in the trans-Atlantic slave trade — as the dancers slide, spin, and collide through a visceral landscape in search of intimacy and shared dignity.
Celebrate the tradition of hanami at the annual Japanese Friendship Garden & Museums Cherry Blossom Festival March 12-15, 2026. Join us from March 12-15 for an exciting lineup of special performances, featuring guest acts on March 14 and 15! Come see new attractions, including a wall of lanterns and community art. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of including activities in our children's area! Sample a variety of cultural food, or delicious beverages in the popular beer and sake garden, nestled in the lower garden. Don’t miss the chance to shop from our amazing local vendors in the upper garden, and then take a leisurely stroll through the cherry blossom grove. It’s the perfect way to celebrate spring!
Come join us for a day filled with fun, music, and all things green! The festival will be held at Sixth Avenue & Laurel Street, where you can enjoy live performances, delicious food, and festive drinks. This year, we are celebrating "Irish Here, There, and Everywhere" as we recognize and honor Irish culture and heritage around the world and connecting with our wonderful San Diego communities. Attending the parade is free and fun for the whole family. It starts at 5th and Laurel, proceeds to Upas, crosses to 6th and down to Laurel where the festival area is located. Entry to the festival is $10 for 21 and up and free for under 21 and active duty military with i.d. Get your tickets for festival entry and while you are at it, some beer tickets at the same time (21 and up only, must show valid i.d. to collect tickets). Don't forget to wear your best green outfit and get ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style. Whether you're Irish or just Irish at heart, this event is perfect for everyone looking to have a shamrockin' good time.
Clear your closets and book shelves and find new treasures from other German families! Browse the tables, meet new and old friends, and enjoy coffee and cake in our Flohmarkt Cafe!
Unrolling Paradise explores the Persian garden as a living design tradition carried through textiles, memory, and everyday objects. Interdisciplinary artist Maryam Bayat reinterprets centuries-old carpet aesthetics through sculptural works that merge traditional Persian rugs with contemporary form and function. Raised in Tehran in a family of rug producers and now based in North County San Diego, Bayat draws from inherited craft to create installations that reflect on place, belonging, and cultural continuity. Her woven sculptures — appearing as furniture, abstract trees, and domestic interiors — extend the symbolism of the garden into three-dimensional space, linking ideas of sanctuary to personal and collective memory.
Before Julia Child became the TV personality that we all know, she careened from Pasadena to New York to Washington D.C. to Ceylon and finally to Paris’s famed Cordon Bleu cooking school. A funny and delicious new play about the early life of an endlessly fascinating character and her path from confusion to discovery, failure to success.
Film, television, and stage star Katie Holmes (Broadway’s Our Town, Off Broadway’s The Wanderers) brings to life a landmark role in one of the defining masterpieces of world drama. Hedda and Tesman have just returned from their honeymoon—and the cracks in their marriage are already showing. Bored and restless, Hedda tries to control those around her. But as her schemes tighten, her own world begins to unravel. Artistic Director Barry Edelstein, reuniting with Holmes in a vivid new version by Erin Cressida Wilson (Secretary, The Girl on the Train), brings a fresh and emotionally charged lens to this Ibsen classic.
Inspired by a real-life journey, Somewhere Over the Border weaves a heartwarming tale of resilience and hope. Blending magical realism with the charm of The Wizard of Oz, this moving musical follows Reina’s courageous journey to build a better life. With vibrant characters and a lively score, it’s a musical about family, sacrifice, and the pursuit of the American Dream. Featuring a lively, Latin-inspired score infused with cumbia, mariachi, boleros, American rock, and hip hop, this moving story reminds us that courage can lead us anywhere — even over the rainbow.
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to reclaim their identities out of the shadow of their infamous spouse, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power.
March is Motown Month! Mosaic Theatricals’ Motown: The Groove that Changed America returns once more to the Center’s Concert Hall in March 2026. The D. Ben-Jamin’ Orchestra and an incredible group of vocalists will have you on your feet with the music of Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Martha and the Vandellas, The Supremes and so many more. This ultimate celebration of Motown music is unlike any other. Audiences rave year after year. Come see what everyone is talking about!
Directed by Bernard Brown, WinterWorks 2026 is a timely and powerful collection of dance works celebrating the circularity of shared histories, looking at what binds us together — a call to remember, guided by radical love toward a beautifully reimagined future. A tap dance work by Melissa Tannus is inspired by the Portuguese notion of "saudade," the deep emotional state of longing for something or someone loved and lost, but with love that still lingers. Alison D. Smith's contemporary dance honors circle dances from all of our ancestral lineages, creating embodied belonging and community weaving through collective movement. A new work choreographed by Bernard Brown considers the lasting effects of colonialism on global communities of color through the prism of sugar — an important harvest crop in the trans-Atlantic slave trade — as the dancers slide, spin, and collide through a visceral landscape in search of intimacy and shared dignity.
Before Julia Child became the TV personality that we all know, she careened from Pasadena to New York to Washington D.C. to Ceylon and finally to Paris’s famed Cordon Bleu cooking school. A funny and delicious new play about the early life of an endlessly fascinating character and her path from confusion to discovery, failure to success.
Film, television, and stage star Katie Holmes (Broadway’s Our Town, Off Broadway’s The Wanderers) brings to life a landmark role in one of the defining masterpieces of world drama. Hedda and Tesman have just returned from their honeymoon—and the cracks in their marriage are already showing. Bored and restless, Hedda tries to control those around her. But as her schemes tighten, her own world begins to unravel. Artistic Director Barry Edelstein, reuniting with Holmes in a vivid new version by Erin Cressida Wilson (Secretary, The Girl on the Train), brings a fresh and emotionally charged lens to this Ibsen classic.
Global icon and leader of the Música Mexicana revolution, Peso Pluma announces his DINASTÍA by Peso Pluma & Friends Tour, following the massive success of his collaborative album DINASTÍA with Tito Double P. After selling out two previous U.S. tours, Peso Pluma returns with a new live show featuring elevated production, immersive creative elements, and a rotating lineup of special guest appearances by his friends in select cities.
Gipsy Kings feat. Tonino Baliardo ‘Historia’ Biography 202625 million albums sold, modern dance classics like Bamboléo and Djobi, Djoba, sellout tours across the globe and a legendary Glastonbury 2024 performance, which according to a four-star review in The Times gave “any tired legs struggling to make it to the end of a long weekend a new lease of life.” The Gipsy Kings have come a long way since they started out playing the streets, weddings and bars of their native Arles, France in 1979. Perhaps their greatest achievement, however, which continues on their superb new album Historia, is in keeping the rich, passionate, virtuosic traditions of flamenco music and Catalan gipsy culture alive.
Celebrate the tradition of hanami at the annual Japanese Friendship Garden & Museums Cherry Blossom Festival March 12-15, 2026. Join us from March 12-15 for an exciting lineup of special performances, featuring guest acts on March 14 and 15! Come see new attractions, including a wall of lanterns and community art. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of including activities in our children's area! Sample a variety of cultural food, or delicious beverages in the popular beer and sake garden, nestled in the lower garden. Don’t miss the chance to shop from our amazing local vendors in the upper garden, and then take a leisurely stroll through the cherry blossom grove. It’s the perfect way to celebrate spring!
Film, television, and stage star Katie Holmes (Broadway’s Our Town, Off Broadway’s The Wanderers) brings to life a landmark role in one of the defining masterpieces of world drama. Hedda and Tesman have just returned from their honeymoon—and the cracks in their marriage are already showing. Bored and restless, Hedda tries to control those around her. But as her schemes tighten, her own world begins to unravel. Artistic Director Barry Edelstein, reuniting with Holmes in a vivid new version by Erin Cressida Wilson (Secretary, The Girl on the Train), brings a fresh and emotionally charged lens to this Ibsen classic.
Inspired by a real-life journey, Somewhere Over the Border weaves a heartwarming tale of resilience and hope. Blending magical realism with the charm of The Wizard of Oz, this moving musical follows Reina’s courageous journey to build a better life. With vibrant characters and a lively score, it’s a musical about family, sacrifice, and the pursuit of the American Dream. Featuring a lively, Latin-inspired score infused with cumbia, mariachi, boleros, American rock, and hip hop, this moving story reminds us that courage can lead us anywhere — even over the rainbow.
March is Motown Month! Mosaic Theatricals’ Motown: The Groove that Changed America returns once more to the Center’s Concert Hall in March 2026. The D. Ben-Jamin’ Orchestra and an incredible group of vocalists will have you on your feet with the music of Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Martha and the Vandellas, The Supremes and so many more. This ultimate celebration of Motown music is unlike any other. Audiences rave year after year. Come see what everyone is talking about!
Vignettes: Stories from the Latina Experience is an evening of original short plays that center the voices of Latina women, including U.S.-born Latinx artists, as they navigate life, identity, and belonging in the United States. Through intimate, deeply personal stories, these vignettes explore family relocation, cultural adjustment, generational ties, and the resilience it takes to carve out a sense of home. Rooted in lived experience yet resonating far beyond it, Vignettes illuminates universal themes of identity, community, and hope. Each performance is brought to life through a rich blend of live music, song, and dance, with musicians collaborating alongside playwrights from the very beginning. The result is a moving, multidisciplinary theatrical experience that invites audiences to listen, reflect, and connect.
German Currents Kino presents From Hilde, With Love
Berlin, 1942: it was the most beautiful summer for Hilde – madly in love with Hans and joyfully pregnant. But amid the passion there is grave danger. Hans becomes involved in the anti-Nazi resistance, with a group of young people who will later be called the “Red Orchestra”. Despite the huge risks, Hilde decides to get involved herself but is arrested by the Gestapo and gives birth to her son in prison. Now in a desperate situation, Hilde develops a quiet inspirational strength, but she only has a few months left with her son.
FROM HILDE, WITH LOVE is the eighth collaboration between director Andreas Dresen and screenwriter Laila Stieler. The film is based on the true story of Hilde and Hans Coppi, who were executed in Berlin-Plötzensee. Between 1942 and 1943, more than 50 members of the “Red Orchestra” resistance group were murdered. The film tells a nearly timeless and powerful love story — about decency and resistance, intuition and civil courage, dignity and fear.
The Center Chorale and Pacific Coast Chorale will perform Music of the Heart in the Irish tradition of storytelling through song. Choirs will perform with the City Ballet Orchestra ensemble folk, classic, and contemporary ballads both familiar and unusual in honor of the celebration of the seasonal St. Patrick's Day holiday. Join us for this performance of familiar and unusual tunes as conductor John Nettles, soprano soloist Caroline Nelms, and the singers and dancers of Cinballera Entertainment take us on a poignant journey with rousing dances, moving ballads, and wonderful examples of Celtic music and film scores.
Inspired by a real-life journey, Somewhere Over the Border weaves a heartwarming tale of resilience and hope. Blending magical realism with the charm of The Wizard of Oz, this moving musical follows Reina’s courageous journey to build a better life. With vibrant characters and a lively score, it’s a musical about family, sacrifice, and the pursuit of the American Dream. Featuring a lively, Latin-inspired score infused with cumbia, mariachi, boleros, American rock, and hip hop, this moving story reminds us that courage can lead us anywhere — even over the rainbow.
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to reclaim their identities out of the shadow of their infamous spouse, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power.
Highland Way brings a lively performance of “Scirish” (Scotland and Ireland’s) song, mixed with rapid-fire-fiddling, guitar, accordion, bass, percussion, and humor. Scotsman Brian Caldwell, from Glasgow and now Escondido, leads the 6-piece band in songs of work and play, conflict, love, and the gathering of friends. He is joined by master of all-things-strings Paul Graham Castellanos, Sharon Whyte (accordion, keyboard, vocals), Jim Soldi (bass. guitar, vocals), Glen Fisher on bass, and Bob Sale on percussion.
Before Julia Child became the TV personality that we all know, she careened from Pasadena to New York to Washington D.C. to Ceylon and finally to Paris’s famed Cordon Bleu cooking school. A funny and delicious new play about the early life of an endlessly fascinating character and her path from confusion to discovery, failure to success.
Bienvenidos! Media Arts Center San Diego is proud to announce our 33rd San Diego Latino Film Festival, March 18 - 22, 2026
Beyond the screen, SDLFF 2026 comes alive with a vibrant lineup of cultural experiences – from live music and immersive art exhibitions to culinary celebrations that honor the bold flavors and traditions of Latino culture. From Opening Night to the festival’s closing celebrations, these events create a festive, community-driven atmosphere where storytelling, culture, and connection united.
Film Schedule
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to reclaim their identities out of the shadow of their infamous spouse, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power.
Join us for the exclusive premiere of the year’s most captivating romantic fantasy — an unforgettable night where myth, passion, and magic come alive. Mavka is one of the forest lake’s nymphs, creatures shrouded in mystique and dangerous allure. When she meets Lukian, a gifted biology student, she is given a single task: to lure him to her lake, where mermaids and other nymphs await, ready to capture human souls. But instead of leading Lukian to his doom, Mavka falls in love with him. As her feelings deepen, she begins to realize that the mermaids will stop at nothing to keep her on the dark side. The film is in Ukrainian with English subtitles.
Before Julia Child became the TV personality that we all know, she careened from Pasadena to New York to Washington D.C. to Ceylon and finally to Paris’s famed Cordon Bleu cooking school. A funny and delicious new play about the early life of an endlessly fascinating character and her path from confusion to discovery, failure to success.
An exclusive exhibition featuring 40 paintings of acclaimed Italian surrealist painter Aladino Ghioni [aladinoghioni.com] known for his expressive use of color, layered texture, and surrealist interpretations of classical themes, will be presented at Petra Stone.
At age 90, Ghioni remains one of Italy’s most respected living artists. His work has been showcased by many of the world’s leading cultural institutions, and his paintings are held in prominent museum and cathedral collections throughout Italy. In recent years, he has focused primarily on personal portraiture and commissioned works for private collectors. Ghioni’s art is permanently installed in several notable churches in Italy, including the Basilica of San Zeno in Verona, the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Assumption in Montecatini Terme, and the Duomo of San Lorenzo in Pescantina. These installations required extensive authorization from ecclesiastical authorities and Italy’s Soprintendenza delle Belle Arti, underscoring both the quality and cultural significance of his work.
Throughout his distinguished career, Ghioni has earned numerous honors, including the Golden Palette in Milan, the Gold Medal of the Senate of the Republic in Rome, recognition from the American Embassy, and awards from art institutions throughout Italy and abroad. His paintings have been featured in leading art publications, newspapers, and film productions.
Bienvenidos! Media Arts Center San Diego is proud to announce our 33rd San Diego Latino Film Festival, March 18 - 22, 2026
Beyond the screen, SDLFF 2026 comes alive with a vibrant lineup of cultural experiences – from live music and immersive art exhibitions to culinary celebrations that honor the bold flavors and traditions of Latino culture. From Opening Night to the festival’s closing celebrations, these events create a festive, community-driven atmosphere where storytelling, culture, and connection united.
Film Schedule
In this moving comedic drama set in postwar Rome, a working-class woman dreams of a better future for herself and her daughter while facing abuse at the hands of her patriarchal husband. When a mysterious letter arrives, she discovers the courage to change the circumstances of her life. A wonderful movie with brave women as main characters, and a box office phenomenon, also winner of six David di Donatello Awards.
Before Julia Child became the TV personality that we all know, she careened from Pasadena to New York to Washington D.C. to Ceylon and finally to Paris’s famed Cordon Bleu cooking school. A funny and delicious new play about the early life of an endlessly fascinating character and her path from confusion to discovery, failure to success.
Bienvenidos! Media Arts Center San Diego is proud to announce our 33rd San Diego Latino Film Festival, March 18 - 22, 2026
Beyond the screen, SDLFF 2026 comes alive with a vibrant lineup of cultural experiences – from live music and immersive art exhibitions to culinary celebrations that honor the bold flavors and traditions of Latino culture. From Opening Night to the festival’s closing celebrations, these events create a festive, community-driven atmosphere where storytelling, culture, and connection united.
Film Schedule
Before Julia Child became the TV personality that we all know, she careened from Pasadena to New York to Washington D.C. to Ceylon and finally to Paris’s famed Cordon Bleu cooking school. A funny and delicious new play about the early life of an endlessly fascinating character and her path from confusion to discovery, failure to success.
The Center for World Music presents Oghlan Bakshi in concert. Step into the ancient musical world of Turkmenistan with Mohammad Geldi Geldi Nejad, known by the honorific Oghlan Bakhshi, roughly translated as “prodigious child bard.” In this rare solo performance, he brings to life a centuries-old tradition of dutar (two-string lute) playing and bardic singing passed down through generations of nomadic storytellers. His strumming evokes the galloping rhythms of horses across the steppes, while his guttural vocal ornamentation conveys the full range of nomadic emotions—from love and longing to sorrow and heroic struggle.
FANGAEA 2026 is coming Saturday, March 21, 2026! Where fan worlds collide and there is something awesome for everyone! You are invited you to be a part of the Awesomest Pop Culture and Fandom Convention - the SEVENTH Annual Fangaea (fan-JEE-uh)! Meet up with your posse and make new friends at the Fangaea family friendly fandom festivities! Sci fi, steampunk, comics, cosplay, art, video games, escape room, vendors, martial arts, virtual reality, and much more! We have something for everyone - Fangaea is where Fandoms join forces for fun!
The Ticitozaá Folklorico Dance Festival is a vibrant celebration of traditional Mexican dance and culture. Attendees can expect to be dazzled by the colorful costumes, energetic performances, and the rich history of folkloric dance.
Bienvenidos! Media Arts Center San Diego is proud to announce our 33rd San Diego Latino Film Festival, March 18 - 22, 2026
Beyond the screen, SDLFF 2026 comes alive with a vibrant lineup of cultural experiences – from live music and immersive art exhibitions to culinary celebrations that honor the bold flavors and traditions of Latino culture. From Opening Night to the festival’s closing celebrations, these events create a festive, community-driven atmosphere where storytelling, culture, and connection united.
Film Schedule
Before Julia Child became the TV personality that we all know, she careened from Pasadena to New York to Washington D.C. to Ceylon and finally to Paris’s famed Cordon Bleu cooking school. A funny and delicious new play about the early life of an endlessly fascinating character and her path from confusion to discovery, failure to success.
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to reclaim their identities out of the shadow of their infamous spouse, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power.
The epic Baroque opera about the love story which shaped empires! George Frideric Handel’s opera “Giulio Cesare” (Italian for Julius Caesar) set London afire with its passionate music in 1723. In 2026, the drama and musical genius are coming to San Diego in Cinballera Entertainment’s dynamic production. Many consider this to be Handel’s greatest opera, if not the best opera of the Baroque period. An intrinsic component of its enduring popularity is its evocative subject matter, torn from one of ancient history’s most dramatic pages. When Roman general Julius Caesar conquers Egypt, he quickly finds himself conquered by the beautiful maiden Lydia. Little does he know that she is really Cleopatra, the brilliant Egyptian queen. Can romance and royal ambition survive the passion and devastation of war? This unique production honors tradition while creatively incorporating classical ballet to convey the intricate story more dramatically
Our annual fundraiser, reimagined to deepen your encounter with the people, cultures, food, song, and dance of those whom we serve! We're so excited to share that we've reimagined our annual fundraiser in order to deepen your encounter with the people, cultures, food, song, and dance of those whom we serve. We will be centering the stories of the families we've helped to resettle over the past year, inviting them to share what the first twelve months of life in San Diego has been like. It will be an unforgettable night! We hope you'll join us in celebrating the resilience of the human spirit together.
Enjambre is a Mexican indie rock band. It is composed of brothers Luis Humberto, Rafael, and Julián Navejas, their cousin Isaac Navejas, and Ángel Sánchez.
The Ticitozaá Folklorico Dance Festival is a vibrant celebration of traditional Mexican dance and culture. Attendees can expect to be dazzled by the colorful costumes, energetic performances, and the rich history of folkloric dance.
Before Julia Child became the TV personality that we all know, she careened from Pasadena to New York to Washington D.C. to Ceylon and finally to Paris’s famed Cordon Bleu cooking school. A funny and delicious new play about the early life of an endlessly fascinating character and her path from confusion to discovery, failure to success.
The House of Iran lawn program begins with the usual speeches and National anthem, followed by a musical program. Professional dancers from Los Angeles and dancers from the local Persian Dance Academy will perform some of their traditional ethnic and folk dances in their authentic costumes. In addition, there will be reading of poems plus singing and playing of instruments.
The Ticitozaá Folklorico Dance Festival is a vibrant celebration of traditional Mexican dance and culture. Attendees can expect to be dazzled by the colorful costumes, energetic performances, and the rich history of folkloric dance.
Bienvenidos! Media Arts Center San Diego is proud to announce our 33rd San Diego Latino Film Festival, March 18 - 22, 2026
Beyond the screen, SDLFF 2026 comes alive with a vibrant lineup of cultural experiences – from live music and immersive art exhibitions to culinary celebrations that honor the bold flavors and traditions of Latino culture. From Opening Night to the festival’s closing celebrations, these events create a festive, community-driven atmosphere where storytelling, culture, and connection united.
Film Schedule
The epic Baroque opera about the love story which shaped empires! George Frideric Handel’s opera “Giulio Cesare” (Italian for Julius Caesar) set London afire with its passionate music in 1723. In 2026, the drama and musical genius are coming to San Diego in Cinballera Entertainment’s dynamic production. Many consider this to be Handel’s greatest opera, if not the best opera of the Baroque period. An intrinsic component of its enduring popularity is its evocative subject matter, torn from one of ancient history’s most dramatic pages. When Roman general Julius Caesar conquers Egypt, he quickly finds himself conquered by the beautiful maiden Lydia. Little does he know that she is really Cleopatra, the brilliant Egyptian queen. Can romance and royal ambition survive the passion and devastation of war? This unique production honors tradition while creatively incorporating classical ballet to convey the intricate story more dramatically
A mischievous duo starts to doodle… and ends up creating a whole imaginative world! What will happen as we follow their vivid drawings into this beautiful watery world? From BRUSH Theatre in South Korea, this touching and playful non-verbal show uses live musicians who perform the accompanying score and sound effects, stunning interactive animation projections and live whiteboard drawings, and an abundance of theatrical imagination.
The Ticitozaá Folklorico Dance Festival is a vibrant celebration of traditional Mexican dance and culture. Attendees can expect to be dazzled by the colorful costumes, energetic performances, and the rich history of folkloric dance.
The class begins with my teaching about Bronze Age history, the beginning of metallurgy, and the story of several swords. Next, everyone chooses their sword and I’ll demonstrate how to make sand casts. Afterwards, everyone gets to work making their molds and I circulate around helping. If you’d like to prep for class a bit, you can hear much of my information about Bronze Age history on my first appearance of How To Make Everything.
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to reclaim their identities out of the shadow of their infamous spouse, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power.
Enjoy a free concert of classical Persian music at Del Mar Library featuring master musician Kourosh Taghavi.Through the delicate tones of the setar and the poetry that inspires his work, Kourosh weaves a captivating performance of improvisation, storytelling, and musical dialogue—inviting audiences into a meditative and emotionally rich journey through one of the world’s great musical traditions.
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to reclaim their identities out of the shadow of their infamous spouse, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power.
Indulge in an elegant evening celebrating our 5th Soirée Francophone, highlighting Egypt this year, set against a stunning view of San Diego Bay.
Savor a night of culture, flavors, and sophistication at our Soirée en Égypte. Guests will enjoy a traditional dinner (menu below), accompanied by live music and a singing performance by guest star Yasmina El-Abd.
Secure your place with our early-bird tickets—availability is limited for this exclusive event.
Dress code: Cocktail attire
An Egyptian and award-winning actress and singer whose career spans music, television, and cinema, Yasmina El-Abd gained international recognition through her role in the Netflix series Finding Ola. As a singer, she performed at the prestigious Grand Egyptian Museum Opening in Cairo. She represents a new generation of artists sharing modern Egyptian storytelling and creativity with the world and appeared on the Forbes Middle East 30 under 30 list.
Yasmina embodies a unique fusion of cultures and serves as an excellent ambassador for the Francophonie as she is Egyptian and Swiss.
In 1858, in the Jewish quarter of Bologna, the Pope’s soldiers burst into the home of the Mortara family. By order of the cardinal, they have come to take Edgardo, their seven-year-old son. The child had been secretly baptized by his nurse as a baby and the papal law is unquestionable: he must receive a Catholic education. Edgardo’s parents, distraught, will do anything to get their son back. Supported by public opinion and the international Jewish community, the Mortaras’ struggle quickly takes a political dimension. But the Church and the Pope will not agree to return the child, to consolidate an increasingly wavering power...
The most fearless and indomitable heroine in all opera is back! When Carmen tosses a flower to the soldier Don José, he becomes obsessed, leaving his post to join her band of smugglers. But when she loses interest and sets her sights on a bullfighter, Don José may not be able to handle the rejection. With a score packed with opera classics, including the "Habanera," the "Toreador Song," and one of the greatest overtures ever written, you'll be joining Don José as you fall under the spell of Carmen.
A historic gathering in Old Town honoring the legacy of Native American patriot Antonio Garra. This family-friendly event, hosted by the Pala Band of Mission Indians and the First San Diego Courthouse Museum, features traditional bird singing, inspirational speeches, and cultural exhibits showcasing the rich heritage of Southern California's Native American communities.
With over 20 years of professional acting experience, Ben Cole has been seen on stage locally at The Old Globe, La Jolla Playhouse, North Coast Repertory Theatre, and many others. In addition to his work at NCRT, he is an adjunct professor of Theatre at Grossmont College. Cole earned his Master of Fine Arts in Acting from Western Illinois University and his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting/Directing from Central Michigan University, and studied acting through New York University in Ireland. He has experience acting, teaching, directing, and fight choreographing across the country, including work with the Orlando Shakespeare Theater, the Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival, and the Illinois Shakespeare Festival.
Get ready for a one-night comedy takeover as Persians of Interest storms The Yellow Door for a high-octane stand-up showcase celebrating Nowruz with nonstop laughs. This special event brings together a killer lineup of sharp, fearless, and wildly funny comics serving up bold perspectives, big personalities, and crowd-rocking sets. Whether you’re Persian, Persian-adjacent, or just a fan of great stand-up, this show is built to hit hard and leave you smiling. ? Featuring: Persian Karen Awon Ray Cameron Noel Rod Dezzy Aaron Yankosky From clever cultural takes to universal chaos, Persians of Interest blends smart comedy, party energy, and late-night club vibes into one unforgettable night.
The most fearless and indomitable heroine in all opera is back! When Carmen tosses a flower to the soldier Don José, he becomes obsessed, leaving his post to join her band of smugglers. But when she loses interest and sets her sights on a bullfighter, Don José may not be able to handle the rejection. With a score packed with opera classics, including the "Habanera," the "Toreador Song," and one of the greatest overtures ever written, you'll be joining Don José as you fall under the spell of Carmen.
Founded in 1993, Drum Tao has redefined the art of Japanese taiko drumming by integrating it with modern performance elements. The ensemble’s rigorous training regimen, which includes daily physical conditioning and musical practice, ensures a level of precision and energy that is evident in every performance. Their commitment to excellence has earned them a reputation as cultural ambassadors, showcasing the rich traditions of Japan to audiences around the globe.
Back by popular demand, Drum Tao combines traditional Japanese taiko drumming with acrobatics and stunning visuals, creating a dynamic performance that captivates audiences and transcends cultural boundaries.
Founded in 1993, Drum Tao has redefined the art of Japanese taiko drumming by integrating it with modern performance elements. The ensemble’s rigorous training regimen, which includes daily physical conditioning and musical practice, ensures a level of precision and energy that is evident in every performance. Their commitment to excellence has earned them a reputation as cultural ambassadors, showcasing the rich traditions of Japan to audiences around the globe.
Curated by Sukanya and Anoushka Shankar, the Ravi Shankar Ensemble is a multi-generational collective of world-class musicians dedicated to the masterful compositions and enduring legacy of the uniquely legendary musician Ravi Shankar. In its debut tour, the ensemble presents a special program featuring visual elements from the Ravi Shankar archives alongside a dynamic selection of Shankar’s soul-stirring music.
Back by popular demand, Drum Tao combines traditional Japanese taiko drumming with acrobatics and stunning visuals, creating a dynamic performance that captivates audiences and transcends cultural boundaries.
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Language Immersion Programs Abroad
e language immersion programs listed below are typically open to the public at large as well as to students who are seeking academic credit. If you would want academic credit, please consult with your home educational institution regarding procedures for transferring credit.
Compiled by Marion Froehlich and Alexandra Harvey
Arabic
AMIDEAST - Amman, Jordan and Rabat, Morocco Website: www.amideast.org Contact:
For Jordan, students can receive credit from Northeastern University for an extra fee
For Morocco, students receive a transcript from Mohammed V University in Rabat, or, for an extra fee, from Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Chinese (Mandarin)
Mandarin House - Beijing, Shanghai Website: mandarinhouse.cn Contact:
CLI provides one of a kind opportunities to learn about Chinese culture, intensive mandarin and other courses for students from all walks of life. Website: www.studycli.org
Quest Exchange language immersion program uses a living immersion formula for accelerated learning. with opportunities for beginner, intermediate, or intensive learning. Website: www.questexchange.org
IES Abroad offers a french language immersion and area studies program in Nantes France. Prior education required. Website: www.iesabroad.org
API offers a French language immersion program in Paris, France for high school students at different levels. Website: www.aspirebyapi.com
Coeur de France Ecole de Langues is a French immersion language school providing French instruction in France. Coeur de France specializes in programs for families, couples and adults. Our French language immersion programs are taught at all levels at all ages, in groups or private individual classes. Courses available from 1 week or as many as 8 weeks. Website: www.coeurdefrance.com
Institut Linguistique Adenet an independent French language school offering year round quality french language courses and services. This school also has 2 of the most prestigious international accreditations IALC and EQUALS. Website: www.ila-france.com
German
Did Deutsch-Institut - Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich Website: www.did.de Contact:
Students must arrange for academic credit through the appropriate channels at their college/university.
Greek
American College of Greece - Athens Website: www.acg.edu Contact: Mara Nisdeo at
ACG is a U.S.-accredited institution so you will receive a U.S. transcript. This could/will make the transfer of credit process relatively easy.
Italian
AbbeySchool CiaoItaly - Turin Website: www.ciaoitaly-turin.com Contact: No agreements with U.S. or Italian colleges/universities
American University of Rome Website: www.aur.edu U.S. accredited university
Babilonia - Taormina, Sicily Website: www.babilonia.it Contact: John Cabot University - Rome Website: www.johncabot.edu U.S. accredited university
Scuola Leonardo da Vinci - Florence, Rome, Milan, Siena Website: www.scuolaleonardo.com Contact:
Dante Alighieri Siena is a multinational learning center of Language, Culture and Gastronomy which offers Italian courses and programs for learners of all nationalities, adult learners, students who want to attend study abroad programs or internships in Italy. Website: www.dantealighieri.com
Japanese
Genki Japanese and Culture School - Fukuoka prefecture, Tokyo Website: www.genkijacs.com Contact:
Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA; (360) 650-3298,
University of Idaho, Moscow, ID; (208) 885-8984,
Lincoln University, Lincoln University, PA; (484) 365-7785,
Financial aid may be available from these universities
KCP International Japanese Language school offers an intensive Japanese language program that is highly challenging, in Tokyo. Website: www.kcpinternational.com
Spanish credits may be available through Heritage Institute/Antioch University, Seattle.
Contact Stacey Holeman at for more information.
Centro Panamericano de Idiomas - Costa Rica (Heredia, Monteverde and Flamingo) Website: www.cpi-edu.com Contact:
Academic credit is available through:
Brookhaven College, Houston, Texas
New Mexico State University (NMSU), Carlsbad, NM; Contact Angelina Palumbo-Gomez at (575) 646-4334 for more information.
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
ECELA - Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Peru Website: www.ecelaspanish.com Contact: U.S. phone number (347) 329-5506
Academic credit is available through Brookhaven College, Houston, TX.
Contact Rosario Prado at for more information.
Expanish - Buenos Aires, Argentina Website: www.expanish.com Contact:
Academic credit is pending through Universidad de Buenos or Universidad Abierto Interamericana.
If your college or university has foreign transcript evaluators on staff, the transcript can be evaluated on your campus.
If your college or university does not have foreign transcript evaluators on staff, you will have to pay for the services of a Foreign Credentials Evaluation Service to have your transcript evaluated.
Credit from a U.S. institution is being looked into. Contact Murphy Scott at for more information.
U.S. credit can be awarded by the Mexican University or the University of Houston
The Spanish Institute offers intensive immersion, Children's immersion, business programs, online lessons and more ways to immerse yourself in the Spanish language. Website: www.thespanishinstitute.org
The Spanish Language Center in San Diego offers private and group classes and works with all age and 7 levels of Spanish instruction. Website: www.spanishlanguagecenter.com
Maximo Nivel not only provides Spanish immersion programs, but opportunities to pursue after the course is done. Website: www.maximonivel.com
Sol Education Abroad offers Spanish immersion programs in Argentina, Costa Rica, Mexico and Spain. Website: www.soleducation.com
Anders Languages specializes in Spanish immersion courses in Spain, Mexico and the U.S. for all levels of study. Website: www.anderslanguages.com
Don Quijote offers extensive information about learning the Spanish language as well as over 25 courses for different levels and ages as well. Website: www.donquijote.org
The Costa Rican Language Academy offers Spanish immersion programs with intensive classes, carefully selected host families, dance classes and more. Website: www.spanishandmore.com
Amerispan offers language immersion programs are in Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Barcelona and Madrid. Website: www.amerispan.com
Enforcex has opportunities to study Spanish in several different cities in Spain and Latin America, with programs for students of all ages, Enforcex the largest organization specialized in teaching Spanish as a foreign language. Website: www.enforex.com
Habla ya Spanish Schools offering Spanish at different levels in the Pacific mountains and Caribbean Website: www.hablayapanama.com
Spanish (in Spain)
Centro de Lenguas Modernas in Granada (Universidad de Granada) Website: www.clm-granada.com Contact:
If your college or university has foreign transcript evaluators on staff, the transcript can be evaluated on your campus.
If your college or university does not have foreign transcript evaluators on staff, you will have to pay for the services of a Foreign Credentials Evaluation Service to have your transcript evaluated.
Don Quijote - multiple cities in Spain Website: www.donquijote.org Contact: U.S. phone number (800) 518-0412
Escuela de Idiomas (Language School), Nerja - near Malaga, Spain Website: http://www.idnerja.com? Contact:
International House - multiple locations in Spain including Barcelona, Cadiz, Palma de Mallorca, Madrid, San Sebastian, Seville and Valencia Website: www.ihspain.com
Academic credit for the schools in Seville and Cadiz is available from Benedictine College, Atchison, Kansas (www.benedictine.edu?)
If your college or university has foreign transcript evaluators on staff, the transcript can be evaluated on your campus.
If your college or university does not have foreign transcript evaluators on staff, you will have to pay for the services of a Foreign Credentials Evaluation Service to have your transcript evaluated.
European Language Programs
Eurolingua Institute is open to students 16-75 in languages such as French, Dutch, Arabic, German, Italian, Russian, Portuguese and others. they offer online classes, homestay immersion abroad or group language lessons. Website: www.eurolingua.com
American Association of Teachers of Slavic and East European languages, provides intensive programs in Slavic and Eastern European languages as well as in languages of the republics former Soviet Union. Website: www.aatseel.org
Magellan Study abroad enrolls high school students for French, Spanish, Italian and other language programs. Website: www.magellanimmersion.com
Abbeyroad is more geared toward high school students preparing for college; still provides many immersion programs in France, Spain and other places. Website: www.goabbeyroad.com
Journey Language Center offers programs for French, Spanish, Italian Portuguese and German immersion programs; both in group and private classes. Website: www.journeylanguagecenter.com
ACIS offers opportunities in France, Germany and a wide range of Spanish speaking countries. These are predominantly shorter trips. Website: www.acis.com
Multilanguage Programs
EF Language Immersion Programs French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese and Korean language programs. Website: www.ef.edu
Studyabroad.com offers a wide ranging list of schools in other countries offering intensive language immersion Website: www.studyabroad.com/
Fluenz.com has educational programs in Spanish (Spain and Mexico), French, Portuguese, Italian, German and Mandarin. Website: www.fluenz.com
Concordia Language Villages provide programs for adults and children to spend time learning one of 15 languages in Minnesota. Website: www.concordialanguagevillages.org
Fluent Forever has a list of different programs from a number of educational institutions suited for different stages of learning. Website: www.fluent-forever.com
Languages Abroad is one of the largest network of language schools in the world for teens, adults and the elderly. Website: www.languagesabroad.com/
Language Vacation offers short to long term language courses in over 30 languages and operates worldwide. Website: www.languagevacation.com
AmeriSpan operates in many different cities in countries all over the world. Website: www.amerispan.com Email:
College of the Pacific is open to students from all over, alumni, members of the communities and offers programs in Italy, Guatemala, China and other countries. Website: www.eurolingua.com
Goabroad.com with programs in China, France, Italy, Spain and countless other countries, provides an opportunity for language and culture immersion. Website: www.goabroad.com
Language Vacation provides lists of language schools worldwide, with feedback and other resources available. Website: www.transitionsabroad.com
Diversity Abroad offers many language immersion programs and connection with leading educational institutions. Popular countries are the Philippines, Ireland, Rome, Indonesia and others. Website: www.diversityabroad.com
Berlitz offers a method of language training around the world. With programs for teens and adults as well as businesses and international students. Website: www.berlitz.us
Lingua Service Worldwide offers immersive courses in French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and other languages. Website: www.linguaserviceworldwide.com
StudyAbroadInternational.com provides you with comprehensive information on educational opportunities in 42 different countries. Website: www.studyabroadinternational.com
FLSAS Foreign language immersion and cultural immersion abroad. for executives and professionals as well as teachers and students. FLSAS offers everything from cultural homestays to resources and language materials for individual study. Website: www.flsas.com
Greenheart Travel provides cultural immersion programs that aim to educate, advance careers and create leaders. This is a branch of Greenheart International, a nonprofit organization. Website: www.greenhearttravel.org
CET Academic Programs offer intensive language curses in Taiwan, Jordan, Japan and other places around the world as well as other international opportunities. Website: www.cetacademicprograms.com
Immersionprograms.com aims to increase communication between cultures and believes language is the way to do that; offers programs in Martinique, Napoli and other cities around the world. Website: www.immersionprograms.com
Alexander International offers overseas language immersion programs in Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, Czech and many other languages. This organization also has other organizations and programs with a similar goal. Website: www.als-alexander.org
Lingoo offers a range of language immersion programs for adults, teenagers and children that will allow you to combine formal and informal language immersion whilst staying with a friendly host family. The best way to learn a language is to live with the people who speak it every day. With a tailor made language immersion you can practice your target language authentic day to day learning situations. Website: www.lingoo.com
The Critical Language Scholarship program is an intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for American students enrolled in US colleges and universities. Languages taught include: Azerbaijani, Bangla, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Punjabi, Swahili, Turkish, Urdu, Arabic, Persian, Chinese, Japanese and Russian. Website: www.clscholarship.org
The Language Travel Company offers language and cultural immersion programs abroad and several different levels of study. Languages taught include: Arabic, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. Website: www.thelanguagetravelcompany.com
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DISCLAIMER: The above listings are intended for informational purposes only. Although some of the language programs are known personally to the Worldview Project and others have been awarded for quality by professional organizations, no recommendations are intended and students assume all risks inherent in studying at these institutions. The Worldview Project takes no responsibility for outcomes related to individuals participating in or obtaining information from these entities. It is also the individual's responsibility to inquire further regarding program details to determine if it is a good fit in terms of academic, professional, and personal goals as well as, if you are a student seeking academic credit, whether and how classes may or may not transfer back to the your home college/university for major or general education credit.
