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Full Force San Diego hosts its third annual Force of July breaking event at Civita Park this Saturday. Håfa adai everyone! Fourth of July traditions often consist of fireworks, barbecues and red, white and blue-themed everything. But for the breaking community in San Diego, the holiday weekend is all about
Weekend Energy
Find things to do this holiday weekend and early into next week. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrisey Whether you want to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend with fireworks displays or by participating in community protests, there’s lots happening around San Diego throughout the week.
Weekend Energy
This week, community-powered events focus on organizing, creating art and celebrating local music. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey From community activism in El Cajon to a hands-on art workshop at the Mingei International Museum, San Diego County is buzzing with events this week. Whether you want
Juneteenth
Black and Brown San Diegans reclaimed ocean access during the Paddle for Peace celebration in La Jolla Shores, challenging a history of exclusion. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey A few dozen kids and adults climbed atop surfboards and powered through rounds of burpees under a slightly
Juneteenth
From surf lessons to neighborhood festivals, here are ways San Diegans are celebrating Liberation Day this year. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey San Diegans are gearing up for Juneteenth, a holiday celebrating the end of most forms of legal slavery in the United States, and are
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Fifty years after the fall of Saigon, networks formed to welcome Vietnamese families continue to serve new groups of refugees — from Afghans to Congolese. Saludos a todes (Greetings everyone), Fifty years ago, tens of thousands of Vietnamese refugees arrived at Camp Pendleton after the fall of Saigon. The organizations that
Hazara
The ethnic minority group from Afghanistan has faced persecution for much of its history, but on Sunday its members focused on joy Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Sounds of tanpuras, harmoniums and tablas echoed across the park by Liberty Station on Sunday as San Diego'
LGBTQ+
This year, experience a wide range of LGBTQ+-centered events — from cross-border festivals to NorCal getaways Written by Marco Guajardo, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp San Diego and Tijuana are set to celebrate Pride, hosting a range of LGBTQ+-centered events throughout June and July. Pride Month honors the history,
Culture
From film screenings to dragon boat racing, San Diego’s May calendar is packed with ways to connect with Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander cultures. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey Update: This story was updated on May 16, 2025 to reflect that the 50th