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SUMMARY:41st Annual Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club Contest and Beach Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an action packed three-day family-friendly extravaganza at the beautiful Oceanside Pier on August 7th\, 8th\, and 9th\, 2026. \nBuilding on the success of the previous 40 years\, our event promises to deliver a wide range of activities suitable for the entire family. From professional surfers hailing from the tropical waves of Hawaii to the chilly waters of Santa Cruz and beyond\, participants will showcase their skills in the thrilling Coalition of Surfing Clubs competition. \nThe King and Queen of the Pier\, a Pro/Am Invitational\, aptly named kicks off on Friday\, August 7th. This event features some of the best longboard surfers in the world vying for the coveted title\, beautiful \, handcrafted trophies as well as $5\,000 in prize money for each division. This adrenaline-pumping competition\, culminating in the finals on Saturday\, August 9th. \nAdjacent to the beach\, the Band Shell area will come alive with vibrant energy. A variety of vendors will tempt you with unique products\, while live music will entertain both contest spectators and beachgoers. Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the sun\, sand\, and surf culture at its finest. See you at the Oceanside Pier!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/41st-annual-oceanside-longboard-surfing-club-contest-and-beach-festival/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Oceanside Pier\, The Strand N Oceanside\, Oceanside\, CA
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SD Sports Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Sports Events
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SUMMARY:Chicano Block Party
DESCRIPTION:The Chicano Block Party is an annual celebration of Chicano art\, culture\, and community presented by the California Center for the Arts Museum in honor of Chicano Heritage Month in California. Inspired by the exhibitions and artists featured at the Museum\, the event brings together artists\, musicians\, lowrider clubs\, community organizations\, and visitors for a day of art\, music\, food\, and cultural programming. \nFirst launched in 2025 in conjunction with XICANA! San Diego\, the Chicano Block Party continues a growing Museum tradition of celebrating the artists\, histories\, and communities that shape the cultural landscape of Southern California and the Californias. \nThis year’s event is presented in conjunction with Amoxtlis\, José Hugo Sánchez’s immersive exhibition of monumental woodblock prints\, sculpture\, animation\, and mural-making. The word “block” carries multiple meanings throughout the event: the city block as a place of gathering\, the carved woodblock as the foundation of Sánchez’s artistic practice\, and the important role printmaking has played in the development of Chicano art and visual culture. Throughout the twentieth century\, artists have used printmaking to share stories\, circulate ideas\, advocate for social change\, and make art accessible within their communities. The Chicano Block Party honors this legacy by bringing together artists\, makers\, and organizations whose work continues to build upon these traditions today. \nThroughout the day\, visitors can explore a lowrider car show organized in collaboration with Lady Lowriders Car Club\, an artist market featuring local printmakers\, artisans\, and makers\, live music and performances\, artist demonstrations\, workshops\, and activities presented in collaboration with community organizations from across the region. Inside the Museum\, José Hugo Sánchez will create a woodblock-printed mural live in the gallery alongside his work in Amoxtlis\, offering visitors a unique opportunity to observe his artistic process in real time. \nAdmission to the Museum and all Chicano Block Party activities are free. \n\nEvent Highlights \nLowrider Car Show \nPresented in collaboration with Lady Lowriders Car Club\, the car show celebrates the craftsmanship\, creativity\, and cultural traditions of lowrider culture. \nArt Market & Printmaking Fair \nBrowse original artwork\, prints\, zines\, books\, apparel\, and handmade goods from local artists\, publishers\, and independent vendors. The Museum Sculpture Courtyard will also feature live printmaking demonstrations and hands-on activities organized in collaboration with the San Diego Printmaking Society. \nLive Music & DJs \nEnjoy music throughout the day from local DJs and performers across the campus. \nArtist Workshops & Demonstrations \nParticipate in hands-on activities and learn directly from artists\, printmakers\, and community organizations. \nLive Mural by José Hugo Sánchez \nVisit the Museum galleries to watch José Hugo Sánchez create a new mural throughout the day as part of his exhibition Amoxtlis. \nPop-Up Installations \nDiscover temporary artworks and creative interventions presented throughout the campus by invited artists and community collaborators.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/chicano-block-party/
LOCATION:California Center for the Performing Arts\, 340 N. Escondido Blvd\, Escondido\, CA\, 92025
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SUMMARY:Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
DESCRIPTION:On View \n\nApril 18 to August 9 \n\nThis landmark exhibition will include more than 130 works of art\, including the debut of a new large-scale piece by Mickalene Thomas from the personal collection of musical and cultural icons Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean) and Alicia Keys. \nOrganized by the Brooklyn Museum in 2024\, Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys will feature 37 Black American and diasporic artists from Africa\, Europe\, the United States\, and the Caribbean whose monumental works tower in both scale\, conceptual depth and technical skill. The Deans have fostered meaningful relationships with the wide array of artists included in the exhibition and the mission of Giants is a testament to their philosophy: “By the artists\, for the artists\, with the people.” The exhibition’s run at MCASD is the inaugural display of the collection on the West Coast. \nGiants features paintings\, photographs\, sculptures and installations by nearly 40 Black diasporic artists which include: Nina Chanel Abney\, Derrick Adams\, Radcliffe Bailey\, Ernie Barnes\, Jean-Michel Basquiat\, Jarvis Boyland\, Kwame Brathwaite\, Jordan Casteel\, Nick Cave\, Hassan Hajjaj\, Barkley L. Hendricks\, Arthur Jafa\, Titus Kaphar\, Jerome Lagarrigue\, Deana Lawson\, Esther Mahlangu\, Meleko Mokgosi\, Odili Donald Odita\, Toyin Ojih Odutola\, Zohra Opoku\, Frida Orupabo\, Gordon Parks\, Ebony G. Patterson\, Deborah Roberts\, Tschabalala Self\, Jamel Shabazz\, Amy Sherald\, Malick Sidibé\, Lorna Simpson\, Sanlé Sory\, Vaughn Spann\, Henry Taylor\, Hank Willis Thomas\, Mickalene Thomas\, Kehinde Wiley\, Qualeasha Wood\, Kennedy Yanko and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOfficial Exhibition Playlist\n\nThe official playlist for Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys\, curated by Swizz Beatz for MCASD. \n\nHours & Admission \n\n\n\nMonday—Wednesday: Closed \nThursday—Saturday: 11AM—7PM \nSunday: 11AM—5PM
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/giants-art-from-the-dean-collection-of-swizz-beatz-and-alicia-keys/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego\, 700 Prospect St.\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037
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