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Deciding on the week’s best events is never an easy task, but given that the primaries are less than two months away, it’s time to get pumped and there are a number of cool happenings this week to help in that department.
First, there’s comedian Billy Eichner’s Glam Up the Midterms event. In case readers aren’t familiar with Eichner, he’s a fantastic gay comic who’s on a nationwide tour to draw attention to important election races. On Thursday, April 12, he’ll be in Oceanside to draw attention to the important 49th District congressional race. Oh, and the event is called “Vote Classy, San Diego: A Conversation with Ron Burgundy and Billy Eichner,” so attendees should expect a special appearance from San Diego’s favorite newscaster. The event is free, but readers who want to go have to register to vote and sign up on headcount.org/glamup2018 in order to get location and time.
Starting on Friday, April 13, Weird Hues: Crossover is a two-day arts festival devoted to emphasizing cross-border “unity in these dividing times.” Dozens of artists from both sides of the border will display works on Friday from 6 p.m. to midnight at a warehouse space at 3025 Beyer Blvd. #104 in Otay Mesa and then on Saturday, April 14 at the Nett Nett space in Tijuana (on Revolucion and Constitucion). Check out facebook.com/weirdhues for more info.
Also on Saturday, the second annual March for Science is happening at 10 a.m. at Waterfront Park (1600 Pacific Hwy.) in Downtown. Join others—including UCSD professor Rob Knight and San Diego City Councilmember Barbara Bry—in supporting the local science community and protesting the Trump administration’s backward policies.
Finally, on Sunday, April 15 from 1 to 4 p.m., it’s time to relax and shop for a good cause at the Raise Progress Community Pop-Up shop at Pixie Salon (2236 30th St.) in South Park. Nearly a dozen local vendors and artisans such as Kim’s Ceramics, Cordial Organics and Tend Living will have their wares for sale in order to support Raise Progress, a non-profit devoted to supporting progressive policies.
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Taste of Liberty station
TASTE OFF
With a new, buzzworthy eatery seemingly opening every day, there’s so much great food to try in this city and so little time. This week, two neighborhoods are offering opportunities to curb that growing list of Yelp bookmarks. On Saturday, April 14, there’s the annual Taste of Hillcrest. From noon to 4 p.m., 35 restaurants will be doling out samples of their best drinks and dishes. Tickets are $30 presale and $35 the day of the event. Just a few days later, head west for Taste of Liberty Station. On Wednesday, April 18, Liberty Station will also be providing free samples along with live musicians and artisans from 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $30. For more information on Taste of Hillcrest, visit fabuloushillcrest.com, and for Taste of Liberty Station, check out libertystation.com.
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AGENCY OF CHANGE
Galleries sometimes feel like static spaces, but the most compelling works of visual art are often meant to provoke interaction, even participation. The Agency of Art—the latest show in UC San Diego’s ongoing 50th anniversary series for the Visual Arts Department—seeks to explore the idea of social art. It highlights alumni from the past two decades and how they engage with the environment, science and technology. Twenty notable artists including Sadie Barnette, Roman de Salvo and Rob Duarte will showcase new works as a means of social interaction and as catalysts for social change. The opening reception takes place on Thursday, April 12 at 5:30 p.m., and the show runs through May 17 at the University Art Gallery (on campus just off Scholars Lane). Hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. visarts.ucsd.edu
MORE COOL EVENTS
ART
Art that Cuts at Mesa College Art Gallery, 7250 Mesa College Drive, Clairemont Mesa. An exhibit of 30 artists from Southern California and Tijuana in which all works are connected under the theme of cutting, whether literally or metaphorically. Opening from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 12. Free. sdmesa.edu
The Agency of Art at UCSD University Art Gallery, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. The final exhibition in a two-year celebration marking the 50th anniversary of UCSD’s Visual Arts Department. This show highlights the impact of alumni from the past two decades. Opening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 12. Free. 858-534-2230, visarts.ucsd.edu
Weird Hues: Crossover at various locations. Weird Hues hosts this two-day festival in which artists from San Diego show their art in Tijuana one day, and Tijuana artists display their work in San Diego the next. See event page for details and locations. From 6 p.m. to midnight. Friday, April 13 and Saturday, April 14. Free. facebook.com/events/1618443048192453
Silent Light: Alfred Mitchell at The San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. This new exhibition will feature paintings by the late local artist, known for his evocative views of the geography of San Diego using stark contrasts of dark and light. Opening from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 14. $8-$15. 619.232.7931, sdmart.org
PostSecret at San Diego Museum of Man, 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park. This new exhibition showcases some of the millions of artistic postcards that artist Frank Warren has received over the years from people sharing all kinds of secrets. From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 14. Free-$13. 619-231-2001, museumofman.org
Alida Cervantes and Salvador Roberto Torres at Bread & Salt, 1955 Julian Ave., Logan Heights. There will be new works by Alida Cervantes in the main gallery. Salvador Roberto Torres will be showing 39 works on paper from his Birth Of Corn series in the special projects gallery. Opening from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 14. Free. breadandsaltsandiego.com
The Unimaginary Line at Hyde Art Gallery, 8800 Grossmont College Drive Building 25, El Cajon. A collection of paintings by Cuyamaca College instructor Erin Whitman depicting the controversial border wall. A portion of sales will be donated to Water Stations, a humanitarian relief organization that maintains regional water stations. Opening from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 18. Free. 619-644-7299, grossmont.edu/campus-life/arts-culture
BOOKS
Brian Selznick and David Serlin at Warwick’s Bookstore, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. The Caldecott Medal-winning creator of The Invention of Hugo Cabret (Selznick) and the UCSD professor (Serlin) will sign and discuss their new collaborative children’s book, Baby Monkey, Private Eye. At 7 p.m. Friday, April 13. Free. 858-454-0347, warwicks.com
Christine Lahti at USD Warren Auditorium, 5998 Alcala Park, Linda Vista. The award-winning actress will read from and discuss her new memoir, True Stories from an Unreliable Eyewitness, which recounts her feminist journey. Admission price includes copy of the book. At 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 18. $28. 858-454-0347, warwicks.com
COMEDY
Glam Up the Midterms at location to be announced, Oceanside. Comedian Billy Eichner and Will Farrell (as Ron Burgandy) stop by on his nationwide tour to draw attention to important election races. Location and time announced the day of via email. RSVP required on website. Thursday, April 12. Free. headcount.org/glamup2018
FILM
Women’s International Film Festival at The LOT Liberty Station, 2620 Truxtun Road, Point Loma. A weekend of female filmmakers and female-directed films. Includes screenings, panel discussions, a red carpet reception and more. See website for full details and times. From 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 13, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 14 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 15. $20-$75. womensfilmfestivalsandiego.com
FOOD & DRINK
Taste of Hillcrest at various locations, Hillcrest. Sample more than 35 restaurants at the 18th annual self-guided culinary tour. All proceeds will benefit the Hillcrest Business Association. Restaurants include Gossip Grill, Urban Mo’s, Brick Bar and more. From noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 14. $30-$35. fabuloushillcrest.com
Taste of Liberty Station at Liberty Station, 2820 Historic Decatur Road, Point Loma. Dozens of Liberty Station restaurants and eateries will be providing free samples along with live musicians and artisans. Participating businesses include Banyan Kitchen, Dirty Birds, Le Parfait Paris and more. From 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 18. $30. libertystation.com
MUSIC
SD Soundings 2018 at UC San Diego Conrad Prebys Music Center, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. Formerly known as Springfest, this annual festival curated by the UC San Diego Department of Music showcases emerging composers, performers and sound explorers. At various times Wednesday, April 11 through Sunday, April 15. Free. sdsoundings.com
David Byrne at San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., Downtown. Byrne’s American Utopia World Tour features a 12-piece untethered band in support of his solo record, American Utopia. He will play songs from his new album as well as classics from his solo career and days with Talking Heads. At 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 12 and Tuesday, April 17. $50-$127. 619-570-1100, davidbyrne.com
Harlem Quartet at Conrad Prebys Concert Hall, 9500 Gillman Drive, La Jolla. The Grammy-winning classical group, known for drawing attention to works by minority composers, will perform a program that includes works by Antônio Carlos Jobim and Guido López Gavilán, as well as Beethoven and Mozart. At 8 p.m. Friday, April 13. $45-$59. 858-534-TIXS, artpower.ucsd.edu
POLITICS &COMMUNITY
March for Science at Waterfront Park, 1600 Pacific Highway., Downtown. Join others—including UCSD professor Rob Knight and San Diego City Councilmember Barbara Bry—in supporting the local science community and protesting the Trump administration’s backward policies. At 10 a.m. Saturday, April 14. Free. sandiegoforscience.org
District Attorney Candidate Forum at Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library, 5148 Market St., Valencia Park. The local NAACP branch invites Geneviéve Jones-Wright and Summer Stephan to speak and answer questions about their DA candidacy. Incumbent DA Stephan Summers has reportedly declined the invitation to speak. From 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 17. Free. facebook.com/events/1787310244654264
SPECIAL EVENTS
Raise Progress Community Pop-Up at Pixie Salon, 2236 30th St., South Park. Nearly a dozen local vendors and artisans such as Kim’s Ceramics, Cordial Organics and Tend Living will have their wares for sale in order to support Raise Progress, a non-profit devoted to supporting progressive policies. From 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 15. Free. raiseprogress.org
TALKS & DISCUSSIONS
Community Conversation: Otherness, Cultural Identity & The Body at Museum of Photographic Arts, 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park. A discussion exploring otherness, cultural identity and the body in Mexican art and photography. Owner of Flying Panther Tattoo, Rob Benavides, will be one of several panelists. RSVP recommended. From 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 12. Free. 619-238-7559, mopa.org
WORKSHOPS
The Whole Alphabet at Babycakes San Diego, 3766 5th Ave., Hillcrest. So Say We All partners with Mission Hills UMC to host a free LGBTQ+ salon and writing workshop, leading up to a June showcase. From 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 14. Free. facebook.com/events/163074011021638