Collages, country music and grape stomping: What to do Sept. 3-9 in San Diego County
Workshops, festivals and community gatherings this week offer opportunities to make art outside, listen to live music and get involved in activism.
Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey
This week, San Diego has a workshop on making collages to celebrate multicultural identities, a networking night at Mid-City CAN featuring a conversation about ending girls’ incarceration and a summit led by the San Diego Black Worker Center at Southwestern College.
There are also a couple of festivals around the county, including the Cardiff Greek Festival, grape stomping in Julian, Boots by the Bay featuring country music songwriters and the kickoff to the Oceanside Plein Air Festival, an annual celebration inspiring creators to get outside to make art.
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Sept. 3
Imaginaries of Identity and Community: Casa Familiar is hosting a workshop where participants will explore their multicultural identities and their roles within the community through creating collages together. The event is free but has limited space. RSVP by emailing elizabethb@casafamiliar.org. Ages 15 and up, 4:30 to 7 p.m. The Front Gallery 147 W Hall Ave., San Diego, CA 92173
The Funky Resurrection: A funk/soul-jazz band lineup including five artists will perform in University Heights. There will be a sign-up sheet at the event for artists who want to jam with the band. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Lou Lou’s Club, 2223 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104
Immigration Solidarity Group: Showing Up for Racial Justice San Diego is hosting a meeting to share ways to support immigrants in San Diego. 8 to 8:45 p.m. Send a message via Instagram to receive ZOOM link
Sept. 4
Ending Girls Incarceration Networking Night: Mid-City CAN is hosting a networking night featuring conversations about ending girls' incarceration. The event is in partnership with Youth Empowerment, Community Wraparound, the California Alliance for Youth and Justice, and the Young Women's Freedom Center. 6 to 8 p.m. 4305 University Ave., Suite 640, San Diego, CA 92105
Justice in Sexual and Reproductive Health of People on the Move: A discussion of sexual and reproductive health justice for the migrant community will be hosted at Cervecería Insurgente in Tijuana as part of Miradas Fronterizas. The evening features Ximenas Rojas and Carla Posse from Partería y Medicinas Ancestrales AC (Midwifery and Ancestral Medicines AC) and Acompañantas Fronterizas (Border Companions), and Olga Olivas, a researcher from El Colegio de la Frontera Norte. 6 to 8 p.m., Cervecería Insurgente, Juan Cordero 10021, Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana, 22010 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
Boots by the Bay Festival: A selection of country songwriters will perform during an evening music festival. Several of the artists have penned songs recorded by major country stars like Kenny Chesney, Dierks Bentley and Blake Shelton. Tickets are $28 and can be reserved online. 6 to 9 p.m., San Diego Mission Bay Resort, 1775 East Mission Bay Drive San Diego, CA 92109
Sept. 5
GuruShots Photo Exhibition Opening: GuruShots is hosting an opening for its fall photo exhibition in downtown San Diego. The reception is Sept. 5 from 7 to 9 p.m., and the work will be on display Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sparks Gallery, 530 Sixth Ave., San Diego, CA 92101
Sept. 6
Oceanside Plein Air Festival: The Oceanside Museum of Art hosts its third annual Oceanside Plein Air Festival with a week of paint outs, workshops and networking. This year’s featured artists include Drew Bandish, Gia Moody, Ken Goldman and Lorraine Marie Cote. Sept. 6-13, Festival times and locations vary throughout Oceanside.
Cardiff Greek Festival: Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church hosts its annual Cardiff Greek Festival on Saturday and Sunday. The festival includes performances by folk dancers and The Olympians, dance classes, and a selection of greek food and beverages. Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sept. 7 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 3459 Manchester Ave., Cardiff, CA 92007
Peace Vigil for Palestine: CODEPINK San Diego, Palestine Pals and other local activism groups host a weekly peace vigil to advocate for peace in Gaza and beyond every Saturday in Ocean Beach. The group invites attendees to wear pink and bring peace-themed posters. For more information, email sandiego@codepink.org. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Sunset Cliffs Blvd. and W Point Loma Blvd., San Diego, CA 92107
Julian Grape Stomp Festa: Julian hosts its 28th annual grape stomping festival where attendees have the opportunity to squish grapes with their feet while tasting wines from the region. Admission is $25 for adults, $8 for those ages 6 to 20. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Menghini Winery, 1150 Julian Orchards Dr, Julian, CA 92036
Black in Front Summit: The San Diego Black Worker Center is hosting the third annual Black in Front Summit with the theme “Beyond Survival: Building Black Ecosystems & Creating Our Own Tables.” The event will include free workshops, childcare, food trucks, networking opportunities and community resources. RSVP online. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Southwestern College Performing Arts Center, 900 Otay Lakes Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91910
TEŌ Photography Exhibition: Work from a selection of photographers will be on display during the TEŌ Photography Exhibition. The evening also includes music from DJ collective We Dig Crates and vendors. 4 to 8 p.m., Centro Cultural de la Raza, 2004 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
Sept. 7
SoCal Creators Connect: KasuBantu hosts a free community gathering featuring music by DJ Trekapo, an art display and raffle drawing by Boxhead Arts, free haircuts and a community conversation guided by Felicity Lauren. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Block Club, 6402 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA 92114
Pages in the Park: Reading Rhythms San Diego hosts its second edition of Pages in the Park, an event to celebrate books through reading, live poetry, entertainment and food. The event is free and open to all ages. RSVP online for a chance to win tickets to the San Diego Reading Parties. 2 to 5 p.m., Heritage County Park, 2454 Heritage Park Row, San Diego, CA 92110
86 Cancer Fundraiser: Crafted Coupe is hosting a fundraiser to support one of its bartenders, Julio Medina, who is undergoing chemotherapy after being diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer on May 5. The benefit will include 12 bartenders and raffle prizes with all of the proceeds going to Medina. 6 p.m. to Midnight, Crafted Coupe, 3933 30th St. Suite 2, San Diego, CA 92104
Sept. 8
Borderlands Book Club: Border Angels hosts a book club discussion of “Borderlands/La Frontera” by Gloria E. Anzaldúa. The group will be joined by Dr. Irene Lara, a Chicana scholar, writer, teacher and spiritual activist. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Virtual and in-person options available. RSVP for location details.
Sept. 9
Spanish Club: Commonplace hosts Spanish Club at Mujeres Brew House as a space to help people practice their conversational language skills. Register for free online. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Mujeres Brew House, 1983 Julian Ave., San Diego 92113
