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Life Imitates Art
In his famous preface to Miss Julie, August Strindberg lambastes women's liberation. Those who try to break from male dominance and assert themselves he calls "half-women." "She signifies degeneration." Then, with a huff you can year 100 years away, he …
Dinner with Patti Smith
ArtPower! at UC San Diego hosts a pre-performance dinner with Patti Smith at Zanzibar Cafe (707 G St) on Saturday, October 13 at 6 p.m. The $55 ticket includes a "choice of appetizer, entrée, and dessert, and a signed copy …
Patti Smith at Spreckels Theatre
Patti Smith comes to Spreckels Theatre (121 Broadway) on Saturday, October 13, to read from her National Book Award-winning memoir Just Kids, and perform poetry and music. "A singer, songwriter, poet, and visual artist, Smith is defined by the fearless …
Sight & Sound: a street music series by Peña Film
Local photographer Daniel Peña couples film with digital recordings to create his Sight & Sound series, an audio/visual exploration of street musicians in San Diego and Mexico City. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/oct/08/33149/ Peña website also showcases a remarkable series shot in Tijuana, a …
Culture Shock Anniversary
Culture Shock, a nonprofit dance organization, celebrates its 20th anniversary on October 18-21. The dragon-themed gala features America's Best Dance Crew competitors Kaba Modern. Culture Shock: The fundraising event begins with "a cocktail reception, dinner, and live and silent auctions …
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk
The American Cancer Society is organizing a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in San Diego on Sunday, October 21 at 7 a.m. in Balboa Park (1549 El Prado). http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/oct/08/33144/ "Every Making Strides event is a powerful and inspiring opportunity …
Found Magazine tour
At the Found Magazine's 10th Anniversary Tour, "Davy (FOUND’s plucky point guard) will share the latest magnificent and mesmerizing finds that’ve landed in the mailbox here at FOUND HQ, plus outrageous tales from his new book, while Peter (FOUND’s international …
Una Noche en Espana
On Wednesday, October 24, "Let Hipcooks transport you to Sevilla as we prepare all kinds of gorgeous Spanish nibbles. A perfect class to take so that you can invite 30 of your friends and throw a tapas party yourself." Hipcooks …
Cris Mazza at Grossmont
Fiction writer Cris Mazza will read at Grossmont College (8800 Grossmont College Dr, Bldg 26, Rm 220) on October 12 at 12:30 p.m. The free reading features Mazza's work, which has been "heralded as an example of post-feminist, formalist or …
Julia at Ion Theatre
August Strindberg died 100 years ago. To celebrate the Centennial, Ion Theatre's 50th production is its fifth world premiere. Claudio Raygoza's Julia is not an adaptation. It was "inspired" by Strindberg's Miss Julie. Written in 1888, Miss Julie is one …
Art/Oberfest tonight
Tonight South Park (30th & Juniper, Fern, Dale St) hosts Art/Oberfest starting at 6 p.m. Shops will stay open late, arts and crafts will be for sale by local artistans and artists, musicians will play live music, and eateries will …
It's easy: San Diego People on Bikes Project
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/oct/06/33004/ Cyclists in University Heights Drawing inspiration from a photo series by Jonathan Maus on bikeportland.org, the San Diego People on Bikes Project's mission statement is simple: to capture everyday people riding bikes on the streets of San Diego. “The …
Marilyn Chin reading at SDSU
Poet, novelist, anthropologist, and translator Marilyn Chin will read her work at San Diego State's Love Library (Room 430) on Wednesday, October 17 at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/oct/06/32998/ "Chin’s exploration of cultural …
Unique cars in uptown
I've been noticing unique-looking cars around San Diego. And no, I don't mean luxury cars or (ew/sigh) Corvettes. These cars have a character all of their own. I found this revamped school bus in Normal Heights' Adams North area near …
Zombie Prom
Next Saturday, October 13th, local theatre Circle Circle dot dot, is hosting MORP 2012: A Zombie Affair to Remember. The Details Date: Saturday October 13th, 7:00pm to 12:00am Location: Queen Bee's Art and Cultural Center @ 3925 Ohio Street San …
He said, she said
Mark Sylwestrzak and wife Eileen Bowman just completed working on stage together in 2 Across at Vista Broadway Theatre. In Jerry Mayer's comedy, strangers meet on a BART train. Both are doing the New York Times crossword: Janet with obsessive …
Art classes at Balboa Park
Have you ever been to the Spanish Village Art Center at Balboa Park (1770 Village Place)? Every studio houses artists and art work that can be purchased. Many of these working artists offer classes to the public. Check out photography, …
BYOB art class
On Saturay, PaintNVineyard (10035 Carroll Canyon Rd, Ste G) hosts a painting class called Butterfly where the community is invited to receive instruction on painting a butterfly atop a flower. The price is $35 for all materials and instruction, and …