Hello San Diego!

Music and dance lovers have plenty of options this week. Highlights include the One Love Festival in El Cajon, Mariachi Rodriguez at the airport, Django’s Jazz Caravan at CCA, Yelohill at La Boom, Día de los Detones at Petco Park, Perfume de Gardenia at the Magnolia, Calienté Latin Music and Spirits Fest at the Sinclair on G Street, the Manny Cepeda Mambo Orchestra at Quartyard, Tropa Mágica at Soda Bar, and Mora at CCCU Open Air Theatre. Looking ahead, Monday brings George Kahumoku Jr. featuring Daniel Ho & Tia Carrere at the Belly Up, followed by Miguel Bosé at CCCU Open Air Theatre, the queen of Fado—Mariza—at Balboa Theatre, and Moai: Tales of the Rapa-Nui at Grossmont College.

We’re also thrilled to report that the 26th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival kicks off next Thursday! Throughout November, the Barona Cultural Center & Museum will screen films celebrating Native American Heritage Month. The beloved film Coco plays at the Hyatt this Saturday, while Four Nights of a Dreamer screens Tuesday at the Digital Gym. Don’t forget to visit our film section for longer-running local showings.

On stage, local theater is in full swing with Witch at Trinity Theatre Company, the opera Pagliacci at the Civic Theatre, Arms and the Man at Lamb’s Players Theatre, Something Rotten at the Star Theatre in Oceanside, Dracula at Innovation Family Community Theatre, Shakespeare Extravaganza at Point Loma Assembly, Titus Andronicus at the Old Globe, A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Canyon Crest Academy (opening next Thursday), and El Alebrije next weekend at CCA.

A special shout-out goes to the Exhibit Opening Reception & Lecture Bitter Sweet with Kitty Morse. Kitty has been a longtime supporter of ours, and we’re delighted to see her work celebrated.

Other noteworthy events around town include an art talk at CCA with Louis Verdad this Sunday; a lecture at UCSD by Professor Alexander Hinton on Disrupting the Cycle of Genocide; a book signing at Warwick’s with Andrew Rubin discussing his new novel Hell or High Winter (Monday); and, at USD on Wednesday, Brian R. Clack and William Gibson presenting their new edition of the works of George Savile, Marquess of Halifax. Also on Wednesday, the dinner Flavors of Kapwa will celebrate Filipino cuisine. Then on Thursday at UCSD, New York Times food writer Priya Krishna will explore how food brings people together—whether through political and social engagement or by promoting cross-cultural understanding. And if you’re in need of laughter, end your week with comedian Margaret Cho and her sharp reflections on life’s absurdities.

Lastly, the Worldview Project, which produces this newsletter every week (and does lots of other stuff too!), is a non-profit organization. Supporting cross-cultural awareness, understanding, and engagement has never been more critical than it is now. As you may have noticed, we don't annoy you with advertisements or constant fundraising appeals. But we need your support to continue to do what we do. In particular we are seeking our reader's help in funding the further development of our Cultures in the Classroom™ curriculum project to inspire children to connect with and appreaciate the wonder of cultures around the world. You can show your support by clicking on the "Donate to the WVP" button above and making a tax-deductible donation to the WVP. No donation is too small— even a dollar would be appreciated!

Cross-Cultural Events in the Next Two Weeks:

Festivals, celebrations, and community events: Los Muertos de Oz Dance Party • Old Town Día de Los Muertos • Aki Matsuri Japanese Festival • xxxxDía de los Muertos Celebration and Potluck • Celebrating San Diego's Multiculturalism • Bizarre Bazaar Dia De Lo Muertos • Día de los Muertos Celebration • 30th Annual Día de los Muertos Festival • 10th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration • Liberty Station Día de los Muertos • Undas Day • National City Día De Muertos Celebration • Valley Arts Festival • House of Mexico Mixer.

Music and/or dance performances: One Love Festival • Mariachi Rodriguez • Django's Jazz Caravan • Yelohill • Dia de los Detones • Perfume De Gardenia • Calienté Latin Music and Spirits Fest • Manny Cepeda Mambo Orchestra • Tropa Magica • Mora • George Kahumoku Jr. ft. Daniel Ho & Tia Carrere • Miguel Bosé • Mariza • Moai- Tales of the Rapa-Nui • Spooky Cumbia • A Night of Flamenco Guitar with José Antonio Rodriguéz • Jewish Men's Choir • Bronco • Music of Spain & Latin America • Suhaila Super Star Gala • Obrigado Brazil • Shardad Rohani • Lotus Juice • Ozomatli • Bachata Festival.

Interesting talks around town: Art Talk: Louis Verdad • Disrupting the Cycle of Genocide • San Diego County's Indigenous Peoples, Then & Now • Italian Identity, Gadda, and that Awful Mess.

Film festivals and special movie screenings: Films: Celebrate Native American Month • Coco • Four Nights of a Dreamer • 26th Annual The San Diego Asian Film Festival (Opening Night) • 26th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival • Él • The Best of SDIFF Ristretto Shorts • Moana Live-To-Film Concert.

Books and literature lovers are sure to enjoy: Book Talk: Andrew Rubin • Book Talk: Brian R. Clack & William Gibson • Jewish Poets - Jewish Voices.

Food and Drink events: Flavors Of Kapwa • Food Talk with Priya Krishna • Taste of University Heights.

Local theatrical productions: Witch • Opera: Pagliacci • Arms and The Man • Something Rotten • Dracula • Shakespeare Extravaganza • Titus Andronicus • A Midsummer Night's Dream • El Alebrije • Julius Caesar • Beauty's Daughter.

Comedy performances: Margaret Cho.

Special Exhibitions: Exhibit Opening Reception & Lecture: 'Bitter Sweet with Kitty Morse'.

Black History Month events: A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Other notable events: Anza Borrego Archaeology Day • Indigenous Ocean Day.

Lastly, the Worldview Project, which produces this newsletter every week (and does lots of other stuff too!), is a non-profit organization. Supporting cross-cultural awareness, understanding, and engagement has never been more critical than it is now. As you may have noticed, we don't annoy you with advertisements or constant fundraising appeals. But we need your support to continue to do what we do. In particular we are seeking our reader's help in funding the further development of our Cultures in the Classroom™ curriculum project to inspire children to connect with and appreaciate the wonder of cultures around the world. You can show your support by clicking on the "Donate to the WVP" button above and making a tax-deductible donation to the WVP. No donation is too small— even a dollar would be appreciated!

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!