Hello readers! There is an abundance of events to report on this week. Larger events include multiple Cinco de Mayo Celebrations, an AAPI show, Ethnic Food Fair at the "cottages", the FoodieLand Food Festival, and Gator by the Bay gets underway next weekend. Lots of great music to enjoy from Mariachi, to Indonesian Gamelan (and Wayang!), to multiple Indian Classical concerts, and bands and solo artists from Korea, Mexico, Scotland, and Jamaica! Also on the cultural menu are a soupçon of author talks and storytelling. There are a number of international films screening around town, and the French Film Festival is on the horizon. Both ballet and ballet folklorico performances will grace stages. Regency Girls at the Old Globe has been extended another week but wraps up next weekend, as does Bad Hombres, Good Wives at Palomar. All this—plus a bit more (like the International Youth Chess Tournament in Coronado!)—is here to capture your imagination, expand your cultural horizons, or perhaps even tickle your fancy. Go forth and explore!
A gentle reminder: Many local non-profits are facing unprecedented challenges that are, in many cases, severely impacting the services and programs they can offer. There is little reason to believe that this will be changing anytime soon. As such, there continues to be an urgent need to support local San Diego cross-cultural organizations (and other non-profits). Here's a list with links to organizations that could really use your support (in whatever way you can): San Diego Cross-Cultural Organizations. Again, if we missed any, let us know!
On to the events!
Festivals, celebrations, and community events: Opening Reception: 3rd Annual AAPI Show • Old Town Fiesta Cinco De Mayo • Gaslamp Cinco de Mayo • Vista Cinco de Mayo • House of Poland Lawn Program • Gator by the Bay • Nowroz Festival • Balboa Park Pow Wow • House of Mexico - Latino Arts Festival • APAC 13th Annual Dinner • Asian American Pacific Islander Adventure • San Diego Fringe Festival • House of Norway Lawn Program • Lucha Fest • House of Israel Lawn Program. Music and/or dance performances: Tony McManus • Bailando in the Heights • Jazz on Tap 2025 • Naadha Vaibhavam Violin Duet • Music & Dance: Mariachi y Folklorico • Ballet: Carmen & Divertimento No. 15 • Musical Legacy of D. Sesha Chari • Onewe • Javanese Gamelan & Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppet Show • Manic Hispanic • Amantes del Futuro • Israel Vibration & Roots Radics • Korean Pungmul • Tasha Smith Godinez • Indian Music: Magical Winds • Mariachi Sol de Mexico • La Madre Cumbia • Las Calakas, Cumbia Machin • Samahan Rondalla Trio • Feria de Abril • Sounds of the Royal Courts: Gamelan Music & Dance of Java • Hermanos Gutiérrez • Jr. SAMAHAN Concert • Sankari Krishnan. Interesting talks around town: Dr. Zahi Hawass. Film festivals and special movie screenings: Anora • DGC Video: Love & Pop • French Film Festival • Withnail and I • Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams • The Conference • Film & Discussion: The Glory of Life • Louis. Books and literature lovers are sure to enjoy: Michael Luo • AAPI Month Book Talk • Brian Selznick • Book Talk: Shakespeare's Rhetorical Figures. Food and Drink events: FoodieLand Food Festival • HPR Ethnic Food Fair. Local theatrical productions: Bad Hombres, Good Wives • Regency Girls • Hamilton (Touring) • House of India • Twelfth Night • Ballet: Romeo et Juliet • Jaja's African Hair Braiding. Visual Arts events: Exhibition: Jorge Mendoza • Exhibit & Talk: Kapwa Through the Arts. Sports events: Dragon Boat Festival. Other notable events: San Diego-Axerbaijan Youth Chess Tournament. 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!
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