Community yoga, dancing, musician gatherings and a summit for values-driven businesses: Things to do in San Diego Feb. 26 to March 4
There's still time to celebrate Black History Month and Lunar New Year this week before February ends.
Written by Maya Srikrishnan, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp
The last week of February still presents opportunities to celebrate Black History Month and Lunar New Year. There are also events for Ramadan and plenty of opportunities to unwind through community yoga, music and dance if everything is just too much right now.
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Feb. 26
ICE Out of San Diego: A coalition of local organizations is hosting a protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity every Thursday in front of the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building, which holds the San Diego ICE Field Office. RSVP online. 10 a.m., 880 Front St., San Diego, CA 92101
SBAOA Ramadan Iftar: Somali Bantu Association of America is hosting its annual Ramadan Iftar with an evening of food and reflection. Reserve free tickets online. 5 - 7 p.m., 4855 Seminole Drive, San Diego, CA 92115
Feb. 27
Community Yoga: Alchemystic Studio hosts a gentle community yoga session at The Brown Building every Friday. Reserve space online on a pay-what-you-can basis. 6 - 7 p.m., The Brown Building, 4133 Poplar St., San Diego, CA 92105
CAIR-SD Community Iftar: The San Diego office for the Council on American-Islamic Relations, or CAIR, is hosting a community iftar for local folks to break their fast with a halal dinner. Tickets are available online for $25. 5 - 7 p.m., Sufi Mediterranean Cuisine, 5915 Balboa Ave., San Diego, CA 92111
Faith & Freedom Fridays: St. Stephen's Cathedral Church of God in Christ is hosting a community and faith leader speaker series for teenagers on Fridays throughout February. The speakers will share stories of liberation throughout the month. The weekly event includes free food. 6 p.m., Reel Teens Center at St. Stephen’s Church, 5825 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA 92114
Black Trans & Nonbinary Community Group: The San Diego LGBT Community Center hosts a space for Black trans, gender nonbinary and gender non-conforming folks to get and provide peer support through discussion. The group meets in person the first and third Fridays of each month. 6:15 - 7:45 p.m., 3909 Centre St., San Diego, CA 92103
Feb. 28
San Diego Chinese New Year Fair: The Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association is hosting its annual Chinese New Year Fair at CCBA Senior Garden. Feb. 28 and March 1, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., CCBA Senior Garden, 438 Third Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Bomba Dance Workshop: Bomba Liberté is offering a dance workshop with traditional Puerto-Rican/Afro-Caribbean music and movement, featuring Lío Villahermosa. The class costs $20 and will be followed by a bombaza in Barrio Logan. 12 - 1:30 p.m., Centro Cultural de la Raza, 2004 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
Spinners Meetup: San Diego County Spinners is hosting a meetup at Barley & Sword for people to learn about the group, spin fibers and knit. Guests are invited to bring extra fiber and tools to trade or share. Email questions to sdcountyspinners@gmail.com. Noon - 4 p.m., Barley & Sword, 3052 El Cajon Blvd., Suite 102, San Diego, CA 92104
Blacktronika: UCSD professor and music producer King Britt is discussing Afrofuturism through electronic music every Saturday in February at the San Diego Central Library. Online registration is encouraged. Every Saturday in February, 3 - 5 p.m., Central Library Neil Morgan Auditorium, 330 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
Bombazo En El Barrio: Bomba Liberté is hosting a bombazo celebration, providing a space to uplift Puerto-Rican/Afro-Caribbean music and dance. This event is free and open to all ages. 5 - 9 p.m., Mujeres Brew House, 1983 Julian Ave., San Diego, CA 92113
Keepers of the Culture: The San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art is honoring its Keepers of the Culture recipients during a reception at the San Diego History Center. This year’s honorees are jazz singer Jeannie Cheatham, dance teacher Sandra Foster King, dance teacher Donald Robinson and The Stance Family, who own Bowlegged BBQ. The reception will feature a performance by jazz harpist Mariea Antoinette. Reserve tickets for free online. 5 - 7:30 p.m., San Diego History Center, 1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
March 1
Occupy Otay Demonstration: Demonstrators gather every Sunday on the sidewalk outside Otay Mesa Detention Center to protest the Trump administration's increase in arrests and detentions related to immigration enforcement. 2 - 4 p.m., 7488 Calzada de la Fuente, San Diego, CA, 92154
March 2
El Cajon Food Distribution: The Abundant Grace Christian Center distributes food on Mondays from 9 - 10 a.m., Wednesdays from 4 - 4:30 p.m. and Sundays from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Distribution is open to everyone. Abundant Grace Christian Center, 5856 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92115
SD Music Room: Musicians, rappers, DJs, producers and other music enthusiasts gather monthly for a conversation about inspiration, craft and life. 6 - 9 p.m., Marcella June's Coffee Lounge, 8513 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa, CA 91942
March 3
City Heights Food Distribution: The Church of the Nazarene distributes food on Tuesdays from 2 - 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 - 11 a.m. Distribution is open for everyone. For more information, reach out to (619) 283-6242 or midcitynazarene.org 4227 Fairmount Ave., San Diego, CA 92105
Unfiltered Minds: Mental Health is Sexy is hosting a community open mic focused on storytelling related to mental health, healing, identity, relationships and growth. People are invited to share their stories, poetry, reflections and lived experiences, or simply listen from the audience. Reserve tickets online for $30. 6:30 - 8 p.m., 4888 Convoy St., San Diego, CA 92111
March 4
Paper Lantern Crafting: Elementary school children are invited to the Pacific Beach/Taylor Library to create paper lanterns for Ramadan. Young children may need help from parents or guardians. 2 - 3 p.m., Pacific Beach/Taylor Library, 4275 Cass St., San Diego, CA 92109
(Doing) Business for Good Summit: A gathering of values-aligned professionals from San Diego organizations and public agencies, where professionals can learn how to run a purpose-driven business and advocate for local policies that benefit everyone in the community. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., University of San Diego’s Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, 5555 Marian Way, San Diego, CA 92110
