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SUMMARY:Circus Vargas
DESCRIPTION:The experience of 2025! \nStep right up to a world of wonder and excitement—it’s not just a show\, it’s an unforgettable adventure for the whole family! Get your tickets now and make memories that will last a lifetime! \n\n\n\n\nTwo hour family friendly show.\nTickets range from $25 to $85.\nDelicious food and drinks available\nVIP Available\nKids under 2 get free admission\nFun for children of all ages!\nSenior and military discount available.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/circus-vargas/
LOCATION:Buena Park Downtown\, 8308 On the Mall\, Buena Park\, CA\, 90620
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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SUMMARY:Jaja’s African Hair Braiding - A Broadway Hit
DESCRIPTION:May 17 – June 15 | Mandell Weiss Theatre \nBy Jocelyn Bioh | Directed by Whitney White \n\n\n“Hot and hilarious… prepare for laughter.” The New York Times \nDirect from Broadway\, this dazzling production welcomes you into Jaja’s bustling shop in Harlem\, where a lively and eclectic group of West African hair braiders create masterpieces on the heads of neighborhood women. During one sweltering summer day\, love will blossom\, dreams will flourish and friendships will be tested. When their uncertain circumstances boil over\, this tight-knit group must confront what it means to be outsiders in the place they call home. \nThe Guardian called it “rapturous\,” and The New York Times raved\, “full of treasurable moments\, when the drama feels tightly woven with the comedy.” Featuring humor as entertaining as its characters\, this extraordinary Tony Award-winning play by Ghanaian-American playwright Jocelyn Bioh celebrates courage\, community and the indomitable spirit of women. Jaja’s is a must-see for San Diego.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/jajas-african-hair-braiding-a-broadway-hit/
LOCATION:La Jolla Playhouse – Mandell Weiss Theatre\, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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SUMMARY:Los Angeles Greek Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Balkan Cultural Center (BCC) was established in 2006 by Ersi Danou and Angeliki Giannakopoulos for the purpose of promoting film works from Greece and Cyprus\, developing film projects from the Balkans and the Mediterranean Basin as well as increasing awareness about Greek culture in Los Angeles and beyond. \nLAGFF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that focuses its attention on showcasing films and filmmakers from Greece\, Cyprus and the rest of the world to the US. During the last 18 years\, LAGFF has screened over 580 films and hosted over 530 filmmakers supporting their films.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/los-angeles-greek-film-festival/
LOCATION:Landmark Theatres Sunset\, 8000 W Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046
CATEGORIES:LA Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250602
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SUMMARY:Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:LALIFF 2025 celebrates the rich diversity of Latino filmmakers\, showcasing a variety of storytelling approaches and artistic styles. The festival brings together works that reflect the unique cultural perspectives and voices within the Latino community\, offering both familiar and innovative narratives. In addition to thought-provoking dramas and engaging comedies\, this year’s selection also highlights the intersection of art and cinema\, where visual\, formal\, and narrative explorations enhance the storytelling experience. \nNew this year\, LALIFF will host a special screening of the LFI Inclusion Fellowship and LFI Spark Animation Fellowship films at the iconic Egyptian Theatre. These films offer a dynamic reflection of the evolving landscape of Latino cinema\, spotlighting new perspectives in both live action and animation.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/los-angeles-latino-international-film-festival/
LOCATION:TCL Chinese Theatres\, 6925 Hollywood Blvd\, Hollywood\, CA\, 90028
CATEGORIES:LA Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T200000
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SUMMARY:Hauser
DESCRIPTION:About \n\n\nSince that fateful moment when he decided to create a new\, musical experience out of the long and established traditions of classical\, pop and rock music\, HAUSER has been playing arena concerts all over the world\, defying the conventions of the established music business. From his now iconic rendition of “Smooth Criminal\,” the song that launched him as an internet sensation\, to when he was established as the founding member of the duo 2Cellos\, he has captured the hearts and minds of millions. \nHAUSER’S performance style may only be described as electric; a unique pairing of cello pyrotechnics that align beauty\, elegance and true rock muscle. Fueled by a repertoire base that is as wide and expansive as Lady Gaga is from Tchaikovsky or Shakira is from Shostakovich\, HAUSER is the dynamic cellist performing all of it and taking the world by storm — for what other classically trained cellist can say they have toured with Elton John? \nWhether you find him collaborating with other artistic legends\, like Andrea Bocelli or the Red Hot Chili Peppers\, or\, appearing in his own\, stunning music video series\, Alone Together\, which features performances from his Billboard chart topping album CLASSIC\, HAUSER consistently pushes the limits of his cello and music-making. He went on to repeat that Billboard success with the release of his second album in the series with CLASSIC II.  He is a phenomenon that is one part virtuoso and the other\, that of sheer\, animal magnetism. For HAUSER’s fans\, perhaps it is simply his ability to unify generations of music lovers. \nHAUSER is a rockstar with a cello…and this is only the beginning. \nPlease note: this is a rental event of The Rady Shell\, presented by Live Nation; the San Diego Symphony does not appear on this program. \n\n\nPre-Paid Parking \n\n\nAce Parking has provided a DEDICATED PARKING PURCHASE PAGE for this event.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/hauser/
LOCATION:The Rady Shell @ Jacobs Park\, 1245 Seventh Ave\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101
CATEGORIES:SD Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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SUMMARY:Jensen McRae
DESCRIPTION:Jensen McRae is a “wordgirl”. “Everything I do is about\, and in service of\, words and stories”\, explains the 27-year- old LA Native. As a bi- racial\, black and Jewish woman growing up in predominantly white spaces\, McRae’s music explores all aspects of identity from race and gender to issues of depression and unrequited love. Inspired by the likes of Stevie Wonder\, Carole King\, Alicia Keys\, and James Taylor\, McRae started her musical journey writing in her bedroom\, to then playing the local songwriting circuit in Los Angeles. Attending Grammy Camp as a high schooler\, McRae received a full-ride scholarship to USC Thornton School of Music where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Popular Music in 2019. While finishing her senior year\, her unique voice and songwriting caught the attention of her now-manager\, who connected the young artist with Grammy award-winning producer Rahki (Eminem\, Kendrick Lamar). The two were in the studio weekly working on her debut album. In late 2019\, she went on to release her first single\, “White Boy\,” recounting her struggles with racial microaggressions. The following year she released “Wolves\,” a stripped-down song that weaves together vivid vignettes about sexual assault. In early 2021\, McRae took to Twitter to post a short video clip performing “a preemptive cover” of a song inspired by Phoebe Bridgers that acquiredover 2.5M views and even caught the attention of Bridgers herself. Due to the wide attention and praise\, the short clip was later released as a single titled “Immune”. She has earned praise from Wonderland\, Pitchfork\, and Fader\, amongst others and was named NPR Slingshot’s 2021 Artists To Watch. McRae released her debut album “Are You Happy Now?” on March 22\, 2022\, which landed at #1 on the iTunes Singer-Songwriter chart and peaked at #50 on iTunes All Genres Chart. McRae spent the remainder of 2022 on the road opening for Amos Lee\, Corinne Bailey Rae\, and MUNA\, finishing off the year with back to back sold out headline shows at the Rockwood Music Hall in NYC\, followed by a final sold out show at The Troubadour in Los Angeles. She spent a good portion of 2024 on the road with Noah Kahan on his sold-out world tour and is currently in the studio working on new music for her sophomore project due out early 2025.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/jensen-mcrae/
LOCATION:El Rey Theatre\, 5515 Wilshire Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90036
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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