El Centro clothing contingent Bujwah opens shop in Golden Hill
Bujwah learned art, music, clothes, and skateboards from the streets.
Bujwah’s story sounds more like what you’d expect from an anarchist punk band than a clothing line. Old friends from the desert agricultural town of El Centro, the Bujwah crew staved off boredom by going on renegade wheatpaste missions, causing …
Toe The Line at Planet Rooth Design Haus
Friday's closing night party for Toe The Line Art Show celebrates the art of folks who all just happen to be tattoo artists.
One of the goals of SD-Too.com, besides being an online tattoo artist directory for San Diego, is to “expose the art of local San Diego tattoo artists to a wider audience.” By the looks of the over 350 people that …
Fosse's Chicago: a post-view
The great lyricist E.Y. "Yip" Harburg wrote: "Woe to the culture that woos TV/Where sponsors flourish and songs decay,/Where clay is hailed as cloisonne/And catch-penny poet is sage and seer." Bob Fosse's Chicago - currently in a fine production at …
Best events in San Diego: February 28-March 6
Thursday | 28 UNDERGROUND ART WALK Art and music show featuring artwork by Lauren Turton, Michael Garger, Pako Pablos, River Martinez, and Leetal Elmaleh. Live music by Maria De La Paz. 21+. WHEN: 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Vin de Syrah Wine …
Commune 5-year anniversary with Dead Feather Moon and Adam Salter
Anti-big tobacco monthly, Commune, celebrates at Whistle Stop in South Park
On Wednesday, February 27 at Whistle Stop (2236 Fern Street - South Park), Commune celebrates five years of fighting “tobacco corporations, their practices and their presence in the scene.” Last November, Reader contributor Lara McCaffrey blurted about the monthly affair, …
We’re Not Playin' Anymore at The Spot Barrio Logan
Custom toy show, complete with food & craft beer, invades Barrio Logan art space Saturday
The guidelines are simple: “If you can pick it up and play with it, your toy design is in!” This from Victor Villa who, alongside Paul Ecdao from Thumbprint Gallery, is co-curator of We're Not Playin' Anymore - a custom …
Take a mini-nature tour of the Buena Vista Creek Ecological Reserve, with a stop at the Historic Marron-Hayes Adobe
Enjoy a morning walk tomorrow, February 23, starting at 10 a.m., in the Buena Vista Creek Valley and a visit at the Marron-Hayes adobe. Currently, true “open space”, the valley is currently slated to become part of a housing development.
Preserve Calavera’s Diane Nygaard is guiding this tour through the valley with stories and information about the area and wildlife. It’s an easy walk that can be enjoyed by all. After the tour, guests will be invited up to the …
Birds of a Feather at Diversionary
They may flock together, but it's more complicated than that in Mark Acito's allegorical comedy. Married birds find themselves aboard a "relation ship," on smooth and stormy waters. And yet the unmarried birds, and human bird-watchers, yearn to find a …
10th Annual Guacamole Bowl rolls into Balboa Park
S4EA fundraiser pits Kiwanis against Law Enforcement in this cook-off which promises the public all-you-can-eat guacamole for a small price.
The 10th Annual Law Enforcement vs. Kiwanis Challenge Guacamole Bowl fundraiser hits Balboa Park Saturday, February 23. Dubbed a “good old fashioned guacamole cook-off”, the Balboa Park Club (2150 Pan American Road West) is the place to be from 10 …
Surf art & music event paddles into Lafayette Hotel
Musicians North Beach & Andy Mauser join Artists of the Month Rick Avena and Michael Thomas Garger at new monthly event
“We have just had an $8 million dollar renovation… and are excited to show off the historic, but new vibe,” writes Lafayette Hotel Marketing Coordinator, Gabby LaRussa via email. One of LaRussa's first tasks is to increase the visibility of …
Best events in San Diego: through February 27
Saturday | 23 K9 CANCER WALK Dog lovers are invited to join the 1.5-mile walk with their dogs or in memory of dogs that have lost their battle with canine cancer. Vendor expo and a celebration after the walk. $20–$35. …
Fresh San Diego produce to change the world
World Challenge is offering a fresh 5K and farmer's market.
Charity World is a small San Diego based group that is trying to improve the lives of the poor and the underprivileged via agriculture. The Charity World Challenge is coming up on Saturday February 23rd, from 9:00 am to noon. …
Jill Holslin: Tijuana Alley Art photo series in Normal Heights
Street Art and graffiti photos with wheatpastes and paintings from Tijuana artists 1102, Panca, and Spel Uno.
Photographer and SDSU lecturer Jill Holslin will be opening her Tijuana Alley Art series at Visual (3524 Adams Ave. – Normal Heights) on Saturday, March 9 - 6 to 10 p.m. Holslin’s photos provide a glimpse of the ubiquitous graffiti …
Baja Norte road trip
A compilation from the Reader's travel section: Tijuana, Rosarito, Ensenada, Baja Wine Country and Tecate.
(See Facebook.com/SDReaderTravel for more Storify guides, photos & videos and updates from Reader Travel.) http://storify.com/SDReaderTravel/reader-travel-guide-baja-norte
Punk Rock at Ion Theatre
In Lord of the Flies (1954), William Golding isolates a group of young British students on a deserted island. In time, most revert to savagery. Simon Stephens' Punk Rock (2009) serves as an update. The students at Stockport aren't isolated, …
Adult Puppet Cabaret and Heather Henson's Handmade Puppet Dreams at MoPA
Local puppet troupe and traveling puppet film festival in Balboa Park with Nice World, Justine Babyteeth, and Trio Gadjo.
On Friday, February 22, the Adult Puppet Cabaret will team up with Handmade Puppet Dreams for a night of live puppetry, short films, and music at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park. Heather Henson’s Handmade Puppet Dreams Vol.4, …
Parachute Factory: art and music from the margins
Downtown warehouse will host over 30 local artists including Exist 1981, Joshua Krause, Bujwah Strangers, Eric Wixon, and Tocayo.
On Saturday, February 16, digital creatives Mindgruve are teaming up with Yeller Studio, non-profit Sezio, and musical residents of the Sweat Lodge warehouse to throw a Downtown party (627 8th Ave.) dubbed Parachute Factory. http://vimeo.com/58733886 The bi-level warehouse is the …
Rancho San Diego Burrito Run
Run 5K, get a burrito.
If you like the burritos then the Rancho San Diego Run is the event for you. All participants will receive a special runners burrito at the finish area. The burritos will be prepared by Albert’s Fresh Mexican Food. The event …
Home of Guiding Hands 5K
A nice 5K around Santee Lakes followed by a warm picnic lunch.
The Third Annual Home of Guiding Hands 5K is this Saturday the 16th of February at 11:00 am. The proceeds go to support 800 children and their families. The goal of $25,000 has already been surpassed. Online registration is closed …
Yes Virginia, there is a Bali Ha'i, but...
In the Welk Resort Theatre's current production of South Pacific, Bloody Mary (Brenda Oen) points to a volcanic island across a blue Pacific channel. She sings "Bali Ha'i," such a haunting song you'd think she 's pointing to Eden. "Most …
The fashion choices of reality star contestants
A few weeks ago my friend Elizabeth and I headed up to Valley View Casino to catch a taping of 3 Minutes to Stardom, a local "American Idol"-type reality program, hosted by the Reader's own music writer Dave Good. The …
Best events in San Diego: February 14-20
Thursday | 14 SWEETHEARTS AND SWINGThe evening begins with a swing DJ and dancing. Then, Drop Dead Dames Burlesque Revue performs a Valentine’s show at 8:30. Following the show will be more dancing until midnight. VIP seating area includes a …
Street Style: Balboa Park Free Tuesdays
Every Tuesday Balboa Park hosts free museums on a rotating basis. I try to make a point to attend each week. Recently I was able to stroll through MOPA free of charge while enjoying the photography of actress Jessica Lange. …
The Trip to Bountiful at New Village Arts
Trip began as a TV play Horton Foote wrote for Lillian Gish. A white woman. Given her extraordinary performance at New Village Arts, you'd swear he wrote it for Sylvia M'Lafi Thompson, an African-American. If a script calls for a …
The Bluest Eye at Moxie
It's about time Cashae Monya got a featured role, and about time she worked with Delicia Turner Sonnenberg (recent winner of the 2012 Craig Noel Award for outstanding direction of Moxie's A Raisin in the Sun). Putting them together's a …
Art of East Asia Finally Sees the Light
New Exhibit 8 Years in the Making Now Open to Public at San Diego Museum of Art
Beginning February 9, the project that was eight years and around a million dollars in the making is open to the public. At the ceremonial ribbon cutting this morning, San Diego Museum of Art Executive Director Roxana Velásquez shared the …
Planeteer Pack's 1-Year Anniversary this Saturday
Volunteer-based trash clean-up group celebrates with a trek from University Heights' Small Bar to North Park's Tiger!Tiger!
Lizeth Santos, also known as one-woman band Smile Now Cry Later, has a dirty little secret. Starting as a New Year’s resolution, she is now a year into helming Planeteer Pack – a volunteer-based grassroots group devoted to cleaning up …
Pizza Port's 4th Annual Brewbies Festival, twice the fun
Two-day beer festival adds a second session in the hopes of raising more money for Keep A Breast Foundation and accommodating sold-out crowds.
“Beer + Boobies = Brewbies,” clarifies the invite to the Brewbies Festival This is the fourth year Pizza Port Carlsbad (571 Carlsbad Village Drive) is to hold their Brewbies Festival, which benefits Keep A Breast Foundation. Keep A Breast Foundation …
Jonathan McMurtry: thoughts on acting
I recently interviewed Jonathan McMurtry about the professional actors fund named for him at the North Coast Rep. I couldn't let him get away without some of his thoughts gleaned from six decades in the theater, about which - ahem! …
Tijuana gallery Otras Obras opens installation of short video works
Afterparty next door at Moustache Bar with Maria y Jose, Samo Sound Boy, and Jerome LOL.
Temporary Tijuana art space Otras Obras opened their inaugural exhibition, To Preserve Disorder, during a blowout weekend in November concurrent with international music events Festival Norte Sonoro and All My Friends. This Friday, February 8 (6 to 10 p.m.), Otras …
San Diego Event Picks: February 7-13
Thursday | 7ARTSHOW NUDESNudes is presented by Point Loma artist Michael Gunderson, with live music by Ken Stokes. Beer, wine, drink specials, and Cajun food.WHEN: 4:00 to 10:00 p.m.WHERE: Red’s Espresso and Wine Gallery, 1017 Rosecrans Street, Point Loma; 619-523-5540. …
Craig Noel Awardees
Recipients of the 2102 Craig Noel Awards for Outstanding Work in Theater: Resident Musical: Parade, Cygnet Theatre; The Scottsboro Boys, Old Globe Theatre. New Musical: Allegiance, Old Globe. Lead Performance in a Musical, Female: Sandy Campbell, Parade, Cygnet Theatre. Lead …
Street Style Kearny Mesa: Cute Family Alert
There is nothing more adorable than a well-dressed family. Hiroko Sugita, Yuya Shigemura, and their 6-month-old son, Chance, are even color coordinated. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/feb/04/39513/ 35-year-old Hiroko wore an Anthropologie western print sweater, Levi skinny jeans, and red Toms. Yuya was celebrating …
Street Style Encinitas: The wannabe Tinkerbelle
In the quaint beach community of Encinitas I was surprised to find that many residents had an edgy style to them. Perhaps they draw from their communities famous and sometimes dangerous surf spot, Swamis, or maybe it has more to …
Ripley's Believe it or Not!
Now Open at the San Diego Air & Space Museum in Balboa Park
For the first time since the California Pacific International Exposition of 1935, San Diego is host to a collection of Robert Ripley's strange and hard to believe finds as he explored the world. Beginning this month and for the rest …
Hamlet at Intrepid Shakespeare Company
Ezra Pound defined literature as "news that STAYS news." If so, then the Bard's Hamlet is hot off the presses. I've read it who knows how many times, and seen umpteen productions, and am convinced it's a castle made of …
Fourth Anniversary Townie Ride at Blind Lady Ale House
Celebrate the gastropub's 4th Anniversary with a bicycle ride around Normal Heights on Sunday
"We love bikes," writes Blind Lady Ale House, more affectionately known as BLAH, on their website. “We love riding them fast but we also love riding them leisurely through the streets of our wonderful neighborhoods." BLAH has hosted a celebratory …
Alley Cat Bike Race today in Downtown
“An alley cat race is a grassroots, organized bike race through the city,” said Matthew Land, one of the race’s organizers, over the phone about today's Alley Cat Messenger Style Bike Race. “A lot of being a bike messenger is …
Warby Parker and Invisible Children's Common Good Market
Web-based eyewear company hosts a pop-up shop in San Diego with help from local shops, food and bands.
After seven previous stops and being on the road since October, Warby Parker’s Class Trip finally hits San Diego, its next to last destination. It’s Warby Parker’s “version of that great literary tradition — the cross-country road trip,” the web-based …
No Hope For The Manicured at Voz Alta
Art opening brings a trifecta of communities- those surrounding art, music & bicycles- into one place
The name of the art show started off as a joke- a twist on a Facebook post by a friend of Acamonchi, one of the artists showing work in No Hope For The Manicured. “Just like Dada and Fluxus,” Acamonchi …
Street Style Carlsbad: Ankle Booties
How the women of Carlsbad wore their ankle boots
Ankle boots are taking San Diego by storm. From wedged, delicately heeled, to lace-ups, the trend is everywhere. In Carlsbad on Thursday afternoon I found three women with very different styles, all wearing ankle booties. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jan/31/39361/ 25-year-old Hannah Savenye wore …