As the weather gets warmer, this weekend will see the return of some local institutions highlighting a slew of options for anyone looking to indulge in everything from the arts to climate science.
Friday, April 24
Climate Dance Party at Birch Aquarium: Who said you have to be stuffy to care about the environment? The Scripps Institution of Oceanography is celebrating the paperback release of Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson’s book “What If We Get It Right?: Visions of Climate Futures” with a dance party. Local environmental groups like the Climate Science Alliance and the Surfrider Foundation of San Diego County will also be on hand.
The first 300 attendees will get a free copy of Johnson’s book. The aquarium is located at 2300 Expedition Way in La Jolla. Attendance for the general public will cost $34.95 for kids up to 17 years of age and $39.95 for adults.
San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF): The festival will be holding its “spring showcase” with nine films screening thru April 26 at UltraStar Cinemas in Mission Valley (7510 Hazard Center Dr.). Among the offerings in this slate: the Filipino mockumentary comedy “Republic of Pipolipinas”; indie darling Gregg Araki’s racy comedy “I Want Your Sex”; and the closing night showcase “Y Vân: The Lost Sounds of Saigon”, which follows the Vietnamese musical pioneer’s granddaughter Khoa Hà as she learns about his rock-and-roll legacy.
WOW Festival: Technically, this annual cavalcade of immersive musical and multimedia performances kicked off at the La Jolla Playhouse (9500 Gilman Dr.) on Thursday. But thankfully, most of the shows – which run the gamut from digital horror to karaoke to an “adult puppet cabaret” – will be playing throughout the event, which ends on Sunday. Admission to some shows is free, but some performances will require you to buy a ticket in advance.
Saturday, April 25
Adams Avenue Unplugged: This year’s edition of the long-running “musical walkabout” will feature 90 musical performances across the eponymous avenue, stretching from University Heights into Kensington. However, organizers told us on Thursday morning that headliner Alejandro Escovedo’s performance at the Normal Heights United Church stage was canceled due to a family emergency. Refunds for ticket buyers have already been processed, they said.
Attendance to the event itself remains free, outside of the $25 VIP beer and food package which is only available online; tickets for that will not be sold on site.
Chicano Park Day: It’s the celebration of the 56th anniversary of the park’s creation by Barrio Logan residents as well as Chicano Movement activists.
“The struggle for Chicano Park came to symbolize the Chicano Mexicano people’s struggle for self-determination and self-empowerment,” the park’s steering committee notes. “The murals in the park portray the social, political and cultural issues that form the struggle for the liberation of Chicano/Mexicanos.”
Beginning at 10 a.m., the event will feature a lowrider car show as well as traditional music and dance performances throughout the park (1949 Logan Ave.).
CV Slam Fest: This is as much a celebration of the spoken word as it is a slam poetry competition with $1,000 going to the winner. There’s no cost to attend the event, but organizers are urging attendees to show up early to the Memorial Park Bowl Amphitheater in Chula Vista (373 Park Way) – the festival will open at noon with a performance by Eligh and Skarub of the Living Legends collective.
Koningsdag (King’s Day) Celebration in La Jolla: To be clear, this annual event celebrates the Dutch king’s birthday, and the Lawrence Family Community Center (4126 Executive Dr.) will be awash in orange (the Dutch Royal Family’s color) for the occasion. Hosted by the Dutch School of Southern California, the party runs from 1-5 p.m., with admission at no cost for kids and $8 for adults.
Mission Fed ArtWalk: The first – and at 42 years, the longest-running – of the ArtWalk festivals returns to Little Italy along Italy Street, starting at 11 a.m. Saturday and concluding on Sunday evening. Featuring musical performances and interactive art exhibits as well as a diverse group of featured artists including Tijuana native Karla Preciado, ArtWalk is also a benefit for its partner program ArtReach San Diego, which is dedicated to helping children get more exposure to the visual arts.
Panda Fest San Diego: Running from 10 a.m. on Saturday to 8 p.m. on Sunday at Waterfront Park downtown (1600 Pacific Highway), this is not just for panda enthusiasts; it’s the local debut of an outdoor Asian food festival that has already touched down in several cities around the U.S.
Point Loma High School’s “Rhapsody on the Point”: Humphrey’s Concerts By The Bay (2241 Shelter Island Dr.) will host the Pointer music department’s annual fundraiser and showcase, with around 150 student performers joined by alumna Sophia Patella, who will play George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody In Blue.”
Proceeds from the ticket sales will go to benefit PLHS’ music department; admission will run $25 for children ages 5-18, while regular adult tickets will cost $60.
San Diego Book Crawl: Fifteen local stores will take part in this event marking Independent Bookstore Day that actually stretches past the weekend into Monday. This “literary treasure hunt,” as organizers describe it, will have prizes along the way for readers who want to branch out from their regular haunts. To take part, just spend $10 or more at a participating store. Read more about the “Super Bowl of books” here.
North County readers will note that the event falls on the same day as the San Diego Latino Book & Family Festival at MiraCosta College’s Oceanside campus (1 Barnard Dr.), which will feature more than 35 authors – including keynote speaker Victor Villaseñor – as well as 120 community groups. Read more about this event here.
San Diego EarthFest: Organizers say that more than 100 “sustainable food, craft and service vendors” will converge on the President’s Lawn in Balboa Park alongside environmental groups, live musical performances and yoga and meditation activities. The festival starts at 11 a.m. and is free to attend, but you will have to register beforehand.
Sunday, April 26
Marine Science Day: Back on the scientific front, San Diego State’s Coastal and Marine Institute will open its doors at 11 a.m. at 4165 Spruance Road for this free event, featuring a live scuba demonstration as well as a silent auction.
Soap marks 30 years of “Soundtracks for Living”: The DJ duo of Crushed Peanut and EZ Du’ brings the weekend to a smooth close at the Whistle Stop Bar (2236 Fern St.) in South Park for a celebration of The Gentle People’s chilled-out pop classic. It’s being reissued with bonus tracks making it “rejuvenated and ready to soundtrack new lives and new fondue parties.”
Admission is free, and the party starts at 9 p.m., with the Soap DJs joined by Dougee Dimensional of the Gentle People and DJ Bijou Clochard.
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