Dear Readers,

Here's the lowdown on the cross-cultural events around town.

The San Diego County Fair comes to an end this Sunday, so it's a last chance to immerse yourself in Americana delights (and some cross-cultural ones).  Saturday, the House of USA will hold their annual Lawn Program in celebration of Independence Day. Sunday, the House of Denmark will hold its annual Lawn Program. On Monday, the Japanese Friendship Garden will hold its annual Tanabata celebration.

Music and dance performances include Puerto Rican duo, Buscabulla, who will perform at the Quartyard on Saturday. Sunday performances include Fiestas de Mexico program at Joan Kroc Theatre, an Indian Classical Dance performance in Escondido, and renowned funk band, Earth, Wind, and Fire, perform at the Rady Shell.

Tuesday, the film Shanghai Blues will be screened at the lovely Digital Gym. Check our Film Section for more films showing around town.

Next Wednesday, there will be a Brazilian Cheese Bread Workshop at the Craft Collective in Liberty Station.

On Monday, Border Angels will be holding a fundraising event at the Mingei Museum in Balboa Park.

Gretel: The Musical will be performed at the Black Box Theatre on Saturday. Performances of Indian Princess at the La Jolla Playhouse and the  musical Moulin Rouge! at the Civic Theatre, and All’s Well That Ends Well at the Old Globe, all wrap up on Sunday. The Janeiad will continue for another week at the Old Globe.

Stand-up comedian, Faysal Lawrence, will perform at the Yellow Door on Saturday.

On Tuesday, and apparently every Tuesday thereafter, there will be an Ikebana Workshop at the Mission Valley Library.

Events happening in the next two weeks:

Festivals, celebrations, and community events: San Diego County Fair • House of USA Lawn Program • House of Denmark Lawn Program • Tanbata Festival • Frida Por Vida Artisan Market • House of Korea: Korea-ful Night • House of France Lawn Program.

Music and/or dance performances:  Buscabulla • Bharatanatyam Arangetram • Fiestas de Mexico • Earth, Wind & Fire • Music and Dance: Kathak Sandhya • Ole Baba • Lolo Paniolo & Kehulili O Kailani Dancers • The Magical Music of Motown • The Original Wailers • Tzidia • Bilingual Music Class for Families • Nightshade Navarro • Maloi • International Mariachi Summit Gala.

Interesting talks around town:  Honoring Kumeyaay Nation with Ethan Banegas.

Special movie screenings: Shanghai Blues • The Mover (Atlas).

Books and literature lovers are sure to enjoy: Open Reading: Richard III.

Food and Drink: Brazilian Cheese Bread Workshop • House of Ukraine: Varenyky Making Workshop.

Fundraisers: Border Angels Fundraiser.

Local theatrical productions:  Indian Princess • The Janeiad • Musical: Moulin Rouge! • Gretel: The Musical • All’s Well That Ends Well.

Comedy performances: Faysal Lawrence.

Other notable events: Ikebana Workshop.

Everyone here at the San Diego Participant Observer and the Worldview Project wish you fulfilling, illuminating, and culturally-rich experiences in the days ahead. See you next week!