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October
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CONTRA-TIEMPO: Activist Dance Theater

Roots of Loving Us

Friday October 16th, 2026
7:30PM

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Four contemporary dancers perform synchronized movements onstage under blue lighting, wearing coordinated blue and teal outfits.

17
October
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Arrival Film Screening and Conversation

Saturday October 17th, 2026
6:00PM

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Arrival poster with a still, and headshots of speakers Ted Chiang and Kim Stanley Robinson.

21
October
Oct

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Thee Sinseers

Love Stories

Wednesday October 21st, 2026
7:00PM

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Eight people pose confidently in a driveway between two classic late-1940s to early-1950s cream-colored American cars with whitewall tires. The group wears vintage-inspired clothing evocative of 1950s Chicano and rockabilly style — bowling shirts, pleated trousers, and a floral sundress. A woman in a turquoise printed dress stands at the far left; a broad-shouldered man in a two-tone bowling shirt and dark sunglasses anchors the center foreground; another man in a light blue shirt stands to the right. Several more members are visible in the background, including one crouching on a front step.

22
October
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Common Read: The Power of Poetry with Ada Limón

Moderated by Prof. Brandon Som

Thursday October 22nd, 2026
5:00PM

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Ada Limón smiles at the camera, arms resting on a desk, wearing a navy blouse with coral flowers and gold earrings, before white bookshelves filled with books.

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October
Oct

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La Santa Cecilia | Los Años

Friday October 23rd, 2026
7:30PM

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Presented By:

ARTPOWER AT UC SAN DIEGO

The four members of La Santa Cecilia pose together against a vibrant blue backdrop, wearing colorful outfits and expressive smiles that reflect the band's energetic and eclectic style.

24
October
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Julian Lage Quartet

feat. John Medeski, Jorge Roeder, Kenny Wollesen

Saturday October 24th, 2026
7:30PM

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A promotional portrait of a four-member band posed in a warmly lit interior with wooden architectural details in the background. From left to right: a tall man with a mustache and glasses wearing a patterned shirt and dark blazer; a man with dark hair and a beard in a light gray t-shirt; a curly-haired man seated in front holding an acoustic guitar; and a bald man in a sage green shirt and dark cardigan. All look directly at the camera. A yellow and black graphic design element is visible in the lower right corner.

6
November
Nov

John Legend

An Evening of Songs & Stories

Friday November 6th, 2026
7:30PM

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Man in a textured navy blazer glances over his shoulder in a doorway between a teal wall and speckled terrazzo.

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November
Nov

Cat Kid Comic Club

Sunday November 8th, 2026
2:00PM

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Production photo from "Cat Kid Comic Club": actors in colorful costumes on a comic-book-style stage set with cardboard bleachers and cartoon frog characters. Two performers seated at the front hold up drawn book pages ("My Sister Naomi" and another titled comic); performers behind them raise a book and a paper. At right, two actors in shimmering jackets present a large easel displaying "Cat Kid Comic Club" cover art. Backdrop is a bold red, blue, and black comic-explosion graphic.

13
November
Nov

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Las Migas

Friday November 13th, 2026
7:30PM

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Presented By:

ARTPOWER AT UC SAN DIEGO

Black and white promotional photo of Las Migas, a flamenco quartet. Four women dressed in long black gowns pose against a white studio backdrop, two flanking a wooden chair at the center.

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May
May

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Versa-Style Street Dance Company

Tribute: Guardians of Street Dance

Thursday May 6th, 2027
7:30PM

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Presented By:

ARTPOWER AT UC SAN DIEGO

A group of street dancers pose dynamically in an alleyway, crouching, jumping, and extending their arms toward the camera.

13
May
May

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Ruby Ibarra and The Balikbayans Live in San Diego

An Unforgettable Night of Culture and Community

Thursday May 13th, 2027
7:00PM

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Presented By:

ARTPOWER AT UC SAN DIEGO

Rapper and performer Ruby Ibarra stands against a white backdrop with arms extended, wearing a bright neon-green top and loose blue jeans.

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May
May

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Napoleon Dynamite LIVE

A Very Special Evening with Jon Heder, Jon Gries, and Efren Ramirez

Friday May 14th, 2027
7:30PM

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Presented By:

ARTPOWER AT UC SAN DIEGO

Three performers pose together against a brick wall, with one seated in a blue suit, another perched on a director's chair, and a third standing behind in a fedora.
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