Local Cross-Cultural Events
May 2026
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Stage: Kim’s Convenience
* Upcoming Events *
Monday, May 4
| 6:30 PM | San Diego French Film Festival Join us for the 6th edition of the San Diego French Film Festival, taking place May 3–7, 2026 at The LOT La Jolla and at the Carlsbad City Library, with a special focus on women’s voices and stories in francophone cinema. Discover inspiring francophone films (with English subtitles) that highlight women’s perspectives and creative talents from across the French-speaking world. The festival kicks off on Sunday, May 3, with a red-carpet Opening Gala, featuring the a feature film and a short film. Guests will enjoy an elegant soirée with gourmet hors d'oeuvres, desserts, champagne, and live entertainment, including a DJ-curated dance party.
Note, except for opening night, all films will be screened at both the Lot and at the Carlsbad Library.
The LOT |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Beau Jest Fall under the spell of this effervescent romantic comedy where love, laughter, and tradition playfully intertwine. North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Beau Jest, James Sherman’s delightful Jewish-American story that weaves together vibrant traditions, sizzling chemistry, and joyous celebrations into a warm-hearted theatrical treat. Bursting with laugh-out-loud moments and tender revelations, this smart crowd-pleaser celebrates family, devotion, and finding your true self. Fresh, funny, and deeply heartfelt, Beau Jest delivers the perfect blend of humor and heart that will leave you smiling long after the final bow.
North Coast Repertory Theatre |
| Music: Meshell Ndegeocello Praised by the New Yorker as “the most significant bassist this country has produced since the advent of Charles Mingus and Flea,” Meshell Ndegeocello makes her ArtPower debut with her GRAMMY-winning album No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin. The prescience of James Baldwin is alive nearly forty years after his passing, a testament to his enduring impact. A prolific writer, his essays, novels, plays, and poetry have assessed and often reproached the human condition. As an activist, his oratory prowess in the 1960s was bar none, lending his outspoken views on Black oppression with profundity and eloquence. Born in New York City on August 2, 1924, this year marks the centennial of the eminent writer, a momentous occasion that is celebrated by the release of one of Meshell Ndegeocello’s most intrepid efforts to date: No More Water: The Gospel Of James Baldwin. With No More Water, Ndegeocello embarks on a prophetic musical odyssey that transcends boundaries and genres, delving headfirst into race, sexuality, religion, and other recurring themes explored in the celebrated writer’s canon. Following 2023’s The Omnichord Real Book, her acclaimed debut for Blue Note Records which won the inaugural GRAMMY Award for Best Alternative Jazz Album, the multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer renders an immersive and palpable document that is as sagacious, unabashed, and introspective as Baldwin was in life.
Epstein Family Amphitheater |
Thursday, May 7
| 5:00 PM | Gator By The Bay Festival It’s the most fun this side of the bayou—Mardi Gras in May, y’all! Enjoy 4 days of nonstop music, dancing, and good eating, with authentic Creole & Cajun fare and 10,000 lbs of crawfish flown straight from the bayous. Catch cooking demos by Southern chefs, join dance lessons, and soak up the sound across 7 stages of live music. With 100+ acts, all-day entertainment, and fun for the whole family (both big & little gators), you’ll be smiling the Bon Temps way—because that’s how it’s done.
Spanish Landing Park |
| 6:30 PM | San Diego French Film Festival Join us for the 6th edition of the San Diego French Film Festival, taking place May 3–7, 2026 at The LOT La Jolla and at the Carlsbad City Library, with a special focus on women’s voices and stories in francophone cinema. Discover inspiring francophone films (with English subtitles) that highlight women’s perspectives and creative talents from across the French-speaking world. The festival kicks off on Sunday, May 3, with a red-carpet Opening Gala, featuring the a feature film and a short film. Guests will enjoy an elegant soirée with gourmet hors d'oeuvres, desserts, champagne, and live entertainment, including a DJ-curated dance party.
Note, except for opening night, all films will be screened at both the Lot and at the Carlsbad Library.
The Lot & Carlsbad Library |
| Film: Fate Set in a small town on Türkiye’s Black Sea coast, Fate follows Sultan, a recently widowed woman who shocks her family and community by choosing to remarry and rebuild her life on her own terms. As she challenges deeply rooted expectations, her courage sparks a ripple effect, encouraging other women to question tradition and pursue their independence.
Angelika Film Center |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Beau Jest Fall under the spell of this effervescent romantic comedy where love, laughter, and tradition playfully intertwine. North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Beau Jest, James Sherman’s delightful Jewish-American story that weaves together vibrant traditions, sizzling chemistry, and joyous celebrations into a warm-hearted theatrical treat. Bursting with laugh-out-loud moments and tender revelations, this smart crowd-pleaser celebrates family, devotion, and finding your true self. Fresh, funny, and deeply heartfelt, Beau Jest delivers the perfect blend of humor and heart that will leave you smiling long after the final bow.
North Coast Repertory Theatre |
Friday, May 8
| 4:30 PM | Gator By The Bay Festival It’s the most fun this side of the bayou—Mardi Gras in May, y’all! Enjoy 4 days of nonstop music, dancing, and good eating, with authentic Creole & Cajun fare and 10,000 lbs of crawfish flown straight from the bayous. Catch cooking demos by Southern chefs, join dance lessons, and soak up the sound across 7 stages of live music. With 100+ acts, all-day entertainment, and fun for the whole family (both big & little gators), you’ll be smiling the Bon Temps way—because that’s how it’s done.
Spanish Landing Park |
| 7:00 PM | Music: Yolanda del Río Yolanda del Río is a Mexican film actress and ranchera singer. Some of her best-known films are Caminos de Michoacán and La India blanca. Born the youngest daughter of 4 children, she was inspired at a young age by famous golden age Ranchera singers Lola Beltrán, Lucha Villa, or Amalia Mendoza played on the radio.
The Magnolia |
| Flamenco Night! Flamenco Night! Juan Murube & Juan Moro Ignite the Stage with Passion and Fire. Featuring Special Guest Dancer Alexandra Rozo. Flamenco Cantaor Juan Murube Brings an Electrifying Performance to Point Loma. Experience an unforgettable evening of passion, rhythm, and soul as acclaimed flamenco cantaor Juan Murube takes the stage. This highly anticipated performance promises to captivate audiences with the raw intensity and emotional depth of authentic flamenco. With his powerful, soulful voice, Murube will transport you straight to the heart of Spain, delivering a performance filled with beauty, fire, and tradition. Featuring: Guitarist: Juan Moro Special Guest Dancer: Alexandra Rozo Get ready to be mesmerized by the energy and artistry of flamenco at its finest.
Point Loma Assemby |
| 8:00 PM | Stage: Beau Jest Fall under the spell of this effervescent romantic comedy where love, laughter, and tradition playfully intertwine. North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Beau Jest, James Sherman’s delightful Jewish-American story that weaves together vibrant traditions, sizzling chemistry, and joyous celebrations into a warm-hearted theatrical treat. Bursting with laugh-out-loud moments and tender revelations, this smart crowd-pleaser celebrates family, devotion, and finding your true self. Fresh, funny, and deeply heartfelt, Beau Jest delivers the perfect blend of humor and heart that will leave you smiling long after the final bow.
North Coast Repertory Theatre |
Saturday, May 9
| 11:00 AM | House of Vietnam Lawn Program Join the House of Vietnam as the celebrate Vietnamese culture at their annual Lawn Program with traditional food, music, and dancing.
International Cottages |
| Gator By The Bay Festival It’s the most fun this side of the bayou—Mardi Gras in May, y’all! Enjoy 4 days of nonstop music, dancing, and good eating, with authentic Creole & Cajun fare and 10,000 lbs of crawfish flown straight from the bayous. Catch cooking demos by Southern chefs, join dance lessons, and soak up the sound across 7 stages of live music. With 100+ acts, all-day entertainment, and fun for the whole family (both big & little gators), you’ll be smiling the Bon Temps way—because that’s how it’s done.
Spanish Landing Park |
| 1:00 PM | Music: Mariachi San Diegos’s Best Mariachi! This group of passionate musicians has a diverse musical background that includes traditional mariachi music passed down from older generations to classical voice training.
Flower Fields |
| 2:00 PM | Stage: Beau Jest Fall under the spell of this effervescent romantic comedy where love, laughter, and tradition playfully intertwine. North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Beau Jest, James Sherman’s delightful Jewish-American story that weaves together vibrant traditions, sizzling chemistry, and joyous celebrations into a warm-hearted theatrical treat. Bursting with laugh-out-loud moments and tender revelations, this smart crowd-pleaser celebrates family, devotion, and finding your true self. Fresh, funny, and deeply heartfelt, Beau Jest delivers the perfect blend of humor and heart that will leave you smiling long after the final bow.
North Coast Repertory Theatre |
| 7:00 PM | Music: Tributo A Tres Grandes Tributo a Tres Grandes is a live music event featuring a tribute performance.
The Magnolia |
| 8:00 PM | Stage: Beau Jest Fall under the spell of this effervescent romantic comedy where love, laughter, and tradition playfully intertwine. North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Beau Jest, James Sherman’s delightful Jewish-American story that weaves together vibrant traditions, sizzling chemistry, and joyous celebrations into a warm-hearted theatrical treat. Bursting with laugh-out-loud moments and tender revelations, this smart crowd-pleaser celebrates family, devotion, and finding your true self. Fresh, funny, and deeply heartfelt, Beau Jest delivers the perfect blend of humor and heart that will leave you smiling long after the final bow.
North Coast Repertory Theatre |
Sunday, May 10
| 11:00 AM | House of Poland Lawn Program Join the House of Poland as the celebrate Polish culture at their annual Lawn Program with traditional food, music, and dancing.
International Cottages |
| Gator By The Bay Festival It’s the most fun this side of the bayou—Mardi Gras in May, y’all! Enjoy 4 days of nonstop music, dancing, and good eating, with authentic Creole & Cajun fare and 10,000 lbs of crawfish flown straight from the bayous. Catch cooking demos by Southern chefs, join dance lessons, and soak up the sound across 7 stages of live music. With 100+ acts, all-day entertainment, and fun for the whole family (both big & little gators), you’ll be smiling the Bon Temps way—because that’s how it’s done.
Spanish Landing Park |
| 2:00 PM | Stage: Beau Jest Fall under the spell of this effervescent romantic comedy where love, laughter, and tradition playfully intertwine. North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Beau Jest, James Sherman’s delightful Jewish-American story that weaves together vibrant traditions, sizzling chemistry, and joyous celebrations into a warm-hearted theatrical treat. Bursting with laugh-out-loud moments and tender revelations, this smart crowd-pleaser celebrates family, devotion, and finding your true self. Fresh, funny, and deeply heartfelt, Beau Jest delivers the perfect blend of humor and heart that will leave you smiling long after the final bow.
North Coast Repertory Theatre |
| 3:30 PM | Comedy: Zarna Garg Zarna Garg is an Indian American stand-up comedian and screenwriter. CNBC said she is "the zany, outspoken voice of the Indian American woman." With her unique blend of humor, wit, and fearless social commentary, Zarna Garg has emerged as a comedic trailblazer. An Indian immigrant mom based in New York City, Zarna showcases her sharp and relatable humor in her first comedy special, One in a Billion, available on Amazon Prime. Her second special, Practical People Win, is currently streaming on Hulu as part of Hulu's Hilarious Comedy Series, marking another major milestone in her skyrocketing career. Zarna has created over 400 comedic home videos with her family and built a devoted social media following of 2M+ fans with 1B+ views. A proud immigrant woman building her American dream from traditional Indian values, Zarna continues to take audiences along for a wildly funny, unfiltered, and inspiring ride.
Balboa Theatre |
| 4:30 PM | Music: Sanjay Sabha Indian Fine Arts Academy of San Diego presents “Sanjay Sabha Live”
Sanjay Subrahmanyan (Vocal – Carnatic)
S. Varadarajan (Violin)
Neyveli Venkatesh (Mridangam)
Seaside Center for Spiritual Living |
| 6:00 PM | Comedy: Zarna Garg Zarna Garg is an Indian American stand-up comedian and screenwriter. CNBC said she is "the zany, outspoken voice of the Indian American woman." With her unique blend of humor, wit, and fearless social commentary, Zarna Garg has emerged as a comedic trailblazer. An Indian immigrant mom based in New York City, Zarna showcases her sharp and relatable humor in her first comedy special, One in a Billion, available on Amazon Prime. Her second special, Practical People Win, is currently streaming on Hulu as part of Hulu's Hilarious Comedy Series, marking another major milestone in her skyrocketing career. Zarna has created over 400 comedic home videos with her family and built a devoted social media following of 2M+ fans with 1B+ views. A proud immigrant woman building her American dream from traditional Indian values, Zarna continues to take audiences along for a wildly funny, unfiltered, and inspiring ride.
Balboa Theatre |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Beau Jest Fall under the spell of this effervescent romantic comedy where love, laughter, and tradition playfully intertwine. North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Beau Jest, James Sherman’s delightful Jewish-American story that weaves together vibrant traditions, sizzling chemistry, and joyous celebrations into a warm-hearted theatrical treat. Bursting with laugh-out-loud moments and tender revelations, this smart crowd-pleaser celebrates family, devotion, and finding your true self. Fresh, funny, and deeply heartfelt, Beau Jest delivers the perfect blend of humor and heart that will leave you smiling long after the final bow.
North Coast Repertory Theatre |
| Mariachi sol de Mexico De José Hernández Part of the romance of Mariachi music is that all things are possible. The humor, the heartache and even the bittersweet, inspire us to a world where we live out our dreams. In that same way, much of the excitement of José Hernández Mariachi Sol de Mexico is that all things mariachi are possible. While his family tree is rooted in six generations of Mariachi musicians that hail from La Sierra del Tigre region of Jalisco, José built on that foundation to grow mariachi music in new territories, musical genres, and in the hearts of new audiences.
Sycuan Casino |
Tuesday, May 12
| 7:30 PM | Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
Wednesday, May 13
| 2:00 PM | Stage: Beau Jest Fall under the spell of this effervescent romantic comedy where love, laughter, and tradition playfully intertwine. North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Beau Jest, James Sherman’s delightful Jewish-American story that weaves together vibrant traditions, sizzling chemistry, and joyous celebrations into a warm-hearted theatrical treat. Bursting with laugh-out-loud moments and tender revelations, this smart crowd-pleaser celebrates family, devotion, and finding your true self. Fresh, funny, and deeply heartfelt, Beau Jest delivers the perfect blend of humor and heart that will leave you smiling long after the final bow.
North Coast Repertory Theatre |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
Thursday, May 14
| 5:00 PM | Talk: Daily Life in Occupied France In the wake of her mother’s passing, Kitty Morse made a serendipitous discovery. In the attic of her Southern California home, she came across a little suitcase containing the journal of her great-grandfather Prosper Lévy-Neymarck documenting daily life in Occupied France. A recipe book written by her grandmother, Blanche, accompanied the journal. Tragically, Prosper and Blanche would fall victim to the Nazi genocide, but their writings survived and have now found a broader audience through the labors of their great-granddaughter. Both an invaluable primary source and a heartfelt homage to daily life in dark times, “Bitter Sweet: A Wartime Journal and Heirloom Recipes from Occupied France” (2023) reclaims their experiences and culinary acumen for posterity.
Online Streaming Event |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Beau Jest Fall under the spell of this effervescent romantic comedy where love, laughter, and tradition playfully intertwine. North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Beau Jest, James Sherman’s delightful Jewish-American story that weaves together vibrant traditions, sizzling chemistry, and joyous celebrations into a warm-hearted theatrical treat. Bursting with laugh-out-loud moments and tender revelations, this smart crowd-pleaser celebrates family, devotion, and finding your true self. Fresh, funny, and deeply heartfelt, Beau Jest delivers the perfect blend of humor and heart that will leave you smiling long after the final bow.
North Coast Repertory Theatre |
| Film: The King of Laughter Neapolitan theater for his cheeky alter egos, Scarpetta’s larger-than-life stage productions were matched only by his eccentric personal life. Composed of wives, partners, lovers, legitimate and illegitimate children (including a young Eduardo De Filippo, famed Neapolitan playwright), Scarpetta’s home situation resembled one of his comedies more than a traditional family. At the height of his popularity, the comedian risked everything by staging a parody of the great Italian poet, Gabriele D’Annunzio. Booed and hissed from the stage by younger rivals, Scarpetta was sued for plagiarism, leading to the first ever copyright lawsuit in Italy. Despite legal troubles and familial strife, Scarpetta fought not only for his craft but for his legacy as one of the great performers of Italian theater. The King of Laughter is an extraordinary movie by film and theater director Mario Martone, featuring Italian star Toni Servillo.
Presented by the San Diego Italian Film Festival
Digital Gym Cinema |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
Friday, May 15
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe Theatre |
| 7:30 PM | Indonesian Shadow Puppetry with Woro Mustiko Siwi Indonesian Shadow Puppetry with Woro Mustiko Siwi
Audiences will be treated to a rare and captivating performance of wayang kulit, Indonesia’s renowned shadow puppet theater. This ancient art form uses hand-carved leather puppets, accompanied by a traditional gamelan ensemble, to bring to life epic tales from the Ramayana and Mahabharata. In this special presentation, celebrated shadow puppet master (dhalang) Woro Mustiko Siwi—one of the few women in Indonesia to achieve national and international acclaim in this traditionally male-dominated art form—will lead a condensed one-hour performance, thoughtfully adapted from the full six- to eight-hour format. The story, rooted in Javanese culture yet rich in universal themes, will be performed in English for the first time by an Indonesian woman puppeteer.
Presented by the Center for World Music
Minge International Museum |
| Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| 8:00 PM | Stage: Beau Jest Fall under the spell of this effervescent romantic comedy where love, laughter, and tradition playfully intertwine. North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Beau Jest, James Sherman’s delightful Jewish-American story that weaves together vibrant traditions, sizzling chemistry, and joyous celebrations into a warm-hearted theatrical treat. Bursting with laugh-out-loud moments and tender revelations, this smart crowd-pleaser celebrates family, devotion, and finding your true self. Fresh, funny, and deeply heartfelt, Beau Jest delivers the perfect blend of humor and heart that will leave you smiling long after the final bow.
North Coast Repertory Theatre |
Saturday, May 16
| 11:00 AM | House of USA: Asian Pacific Cultural Festival House of USA: Asian Pacific Cultural Festival
The Asian Pacific Cultural Festival of San Diego is the LARGEST celebration of Asian Pacific American Cultures in San Diego and will feature cultural and traditional performances from a dozen countries and cultures, including Japan, China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Korea, Myanmar, Indonesia, Hawaii, Cambodia, Thailand, Taiwan, Polynesia, and more!
International Cottages |
| 2:00 PM | Stage: Beau Jest Fall under the spell of this effervescent romantic comedy where love, laughter, and tradition playfully intertwine. North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Beau Jest, James Sherman’s delightful Jewish-American story that weaves together vibrant traditions, sizzling chemistry, and joyous celebrations into a warm-hearted theatrical treat. Bursting with laugh-out-loud moments and tender revelations, this smart crowd-pleaser celebrates family, devotion, and finding your true self. Fresh, funny, and deeply heartfelt, Beau Jest delivers the perfect blend of humor and heart that will leave you smiling long after the final bow.
North Coast Repertory Theatre |
| Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
The Old Globe |
| Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| 8:00 PM | Stage: Beau Jest Fall under the spell of this effervescent romantic comedy where love, laughter, and tradition playfully intertwine. North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Beau Jest, James Sherman’s delightful Jewish-American story that weaves together vibrant traditions, sizzling chemistry, and joyous celebrations into a warm-hearted theatrical treat. Bursting with laugh-out-loud moments and tender revelations, this smart crowd-pleaser celebrates family, devotion, and finding your true self. Fresh, funny, and deeply heartfelt, Beau Jest delivers the perfect blend of humor and heart that will leave you smiling long after the final bow.
North Coast Repertory Theatre |
| Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe |
| Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
Sunday, May 17
| 11:00 AM | House of Norway Lawn Program Join the House of Norway as they celebrate Norwegian music, dance, food, and more!
International Cottages |
| 2:00 PM | Stage: Beau Jest Fall under the spell of this effervescent romantic comedy where love, laughter, and tradition playfully intertwine. North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Beau Jest, James Sherman’s delightful Jewish-American story that weaves together vibrant traditions, sizzling chemistry, and joyous celebrations into a warm-hearted theatrical treat. Bursting with laugh-out-loud moments and tender revelations, this smart crowd-pleaser celebrates family, devotion, and finding your true self. Fresh, funny, and deeply heartfelt, Beau Jest delivers the perfect blend of humor and heart that will leave you smiling long after the final bow.
North Coast Repertory Theatre |
| Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
The Old Globe |
| 3:00 PM | Opera: Zarzuela at the Villa Zarzuela comes to San Diego! A passionate beauty sways the hearts and political leanings of two men as Spain is torn between monarchy and revolution in Federico Moreno Torroba’s “Luisa Fernanda.” This fiery yet romantic drama is a great example of Zarzuela, a unique Spanish art form incorporating classical singing as well as spoken words to tell stories of the people. “Luisa Fernanda” was written in 1932, and it has been one of the most beloved Zarzuelas ever since. Cinballera Entertainment is honoring San Diego’s rich Hispanic history by performing this Zarzuela in concert at the beautiful Villa Montezuma. The production will be performed in costume and with as much staging as possible in the intimate setting of the Villa. Cinballera’s Season 3 finale also honors its founders’ operatic history. Sisters Tiffany and Rebekah Brannan performed in this opera at ages 12 and 9, their first opera
Villa Montezuma |
| 4:00 PM | Music: Bandura in the Park Settle in for relaxed musical performances and casual talks about Ukraine's storied, bardic tradition. Complimentary snacks and drinks will be served. House of Ukraine |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe Theatre |
Tuesday, May 19
| 7:00 PM | Opera: Zarzuela at the Villa Zarzuela comes to San Diego! A passionate beauty sways the hearts and political leanings of two men as Spain is torn between monarchy and revolution in Federico Moreno Torroba’s “Luisa Fernanda.” This fiery yet romantic drama is a great example of Zarzuela, a unique Spanish art form incorporating classical singing as well as spoken words to tell stories of the people. “Luisa Fernanda” was written in 1932, and it has been one of the most beloved Zarzuelas ever since. Cinballera Entertainment is honoring San Diego’s rich Hispanic history by performing this Zarzuela in concert at the beautiful Villa Montezuma. The production will be performed in costume and with as much staging as possible in the intimate setting of the Villa. Cinballera’s Season 3 finale also honors its founders’ operatic history. Sisters Tiffany and Rebekah Brannan performed in this opera at ages 12 and 9, their first opera
Villa Montezuma |
| Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe Theatre |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
Wednesday, May 20
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe Theatre |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
Thursday, May 21
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe Theatre |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
Friday, May 22
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
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Old Globe Theatre |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
Saturday, May 23
| 2:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
The Old Globe |
| Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| 8:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe |
| Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| 2:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
The Old Globe |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe Theatre |
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