SAN
DIEGO INTERNATIONAL ETHNIC
ANNUAL EVENTS CALENDAR
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Robert
Burns Supper - The primary event of the year is the annual Burns Supper which
commemorates the 1/25/1759 birth of Scotland's national bard. The tradition of
the Burns Supper is an international one dating to shortly after the poet's death
in 1796 when a group of friends gathered in his memory at his birthplace in Alloway,
Scotland. Vietnamese
Tet Festival, City Heights Library, tel-(858)292-8027
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USA SEVENS'- IRB WORLD SEVENS SERIES INTERNATIONAL RUGBY TOURNAMENT
& FESTIVAL
SAN DIEGO, CA, February 9-10 at PETCO Park *move4d to Las Vegas!
:-( Brazil
Carnaval in San Diego
- WHEN: - WHERE: - WHAT:
The 15th Annual San Diego Brazilian Mardi Gras Ball -
BENEFIT: A portion of the proceeds from this event will
benefit "Afro-Reggae", a non-profit organization in Rio de Janeiro that
teaches life skills, music and dance to underprivileged children. ENTERTAINMENT:
SambaDá an explosive Brazilian Carnaval Band dedicated
to make people dance features vocalist Dahndá da Hora from Bahia, Brasil,
Remo All-Star Brazilian Batucada Band, Mindinho and Capoeira Brasil plus "Special
Guest" Chalo Eduardo and Marco Santos. Rich in beauty and color our Carnaval
presents a “Spectacular Samba Show” featuring dancers in glittering
costumes adorned in sequins, beads and feathers accompanied by percussionists
playing the authentic Batucada rhythms of Rio de Janeiro. "Carnavalescos",
those who attend Carnaval will be dancing non-stop to the pulsating rhythms of
SAMBA, MARCHA, AXÉ MUSIC, SAMBA-REGGAE, and CARNAVAL ELECTRICO. Not to
be missed are the electrifying Capoeira performance and the Carnaval Parade. We
invite you join! Mardi Gras Beads are part of the night’s festivities. DEFINITION:
Carnaval is the annual "Celebration of Life" that takes place throughout
Brazil. It is an all-consuming party of fun, feathers, fantasy and outrageous
costumes.
Heritage
Day Parade- tel-(619)286-9989, 49th & Logan- 10am 15th Annual Heritage Day
Parade - February 25
The parade exemplifies the various ethnic backgrounds
that make up the San Diego community.
Arts, crafts, vendor booths, live entertainment.
Parade starts at 49th & Logan at 10am and travels east on Logan to Euclid
Avenue and north on Euclid to 286 Euclid (Euclid Medical Center).
info- 619-286-8887
or www.heritageparade.org
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March
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St. Patrick's Day Parade | Saint
Patrick's Day Parade in San Diego next to Balboa Park, up Fifth Ave., and down
Sixth. MAP
Starts
at 9am, includes music and events in Balboa Park. |
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"FAMOKSAIYAN:
GUAM- Decolonizing Chamorro Histories, Identities and Futures"
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Native
American Cultural Days in Balboa Park - - MORE
Polish
American May Ball, Saturday, 13 May, St. Thersa Parish - MAP
- 6016 Camino Rico, San Diego
info-619-287-0040 San
Diego Swiss Singers concert/dinner/dance at the Swiss Park in Chula Vista.
For future events, please contact David Egger, San Diego Swiss Club President
- 619-424-7115. -
Sicilian
Festival -
Little Italy San Diego Roman Holiday. 10:00
am to 6 pm
TRINACRIA Associazione Culturale Siciliana presents the 13th Annual
'FESTIVALE SICILIANO'
in the heart of San Diego's Little Italy on India Street,
between Date & Beech Streets
International
Ethnic Food Fair Balboa Park, San Diego, Sunday, 28 May, 10am-5pm
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JAPANESE
CULTURAL BAZAAR - FAMILY FUN includes Taiko, Japanese Folk Dance & Music,
Bonsai, Ikebana, Martial Arts, Anime Workshop, Sushi and other Delicious Ethnic
Foods, Kids Games & Crafts, Silent Auction, Bingo, Raffle and Door Prizes.
FREE AND PUBLIC WELCOME! Always held the first Sunday every June.
Sponsored
by Buddhist Temple of San Diego, 2929 Market St. (Fwy 94 at 30th), 619/239-0896,
info@btsd.net, www.btsd.net
Greek
Festival- San Diego Greek Festival - 3655
Park Blvd. San Diego, CA, 92103
Phone: (619) 297-4165. St. Spyridon Greek
Orthodox Church of San Diego will be celebrating their Annual Festival.
Homemade
pastries, authentic Greek cuisine, live Greek Music. Largest, oldest Greek Festival
in San Diego County.
Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church
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BON
ODORI FESTIVAL, Festival of Joy - Buddhist Temple of San Diego
The evening
includes:Dance, Music, sales of a variety of Japanese food, snacks, gifts, books
and performance of Taiko Drummers. Contact info:619-239-0896 or e-mail: btsd@att.net
or check our website: btsd@att.net
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Celebrate
Dance Festival - Opens 6 p.m. Friday, Continues through Sunday. Prado
Theater and outdoor stages, Balboa Park, Free, (619) 238-1153 or www.eveoke.org
LINK LINK
Fiesta
Del Sol San Diego
 | Celebrating
All Cultures Under the Sun Street Festival. August
Location: Imperial Avenue
between 19th- 25th street - MAP
'Justice Overcoming Boundaries in San Diego County'
Fiesta del Sol is a two-day
street festival celebrating the history, diverse cultures, and engagement of the
people of San Diego. It is a fun, family-friendly, alcohol and tobacco free event
focused on creating positive change by empowering our communities.Over 50,000
people expected over 2 days. Free admission, Over one hundred booths. 2 entertainment
stages with international and local recording artists. Arts and Culture Pavilion,
$20,000 in Scholarships. Civic Participation Pavilion, Free health screenings.
Lowrider Car show, International Food Court, Carnival.
www.fiestadelsolsandiego.org |
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Dear
Friends,The San Diego
Ukrainian Festival is right around the corner! for a concert of dance and song
featuring Suzirya Ukrainian Dance Theatre and the Korinnay Ukrainian Folk Singing
Ensemble, both from Calgary Alberta Canada.
Sunday in September features
a short Lawn Program in Balboa Park and a Dinner Dance at the Handlery.
Hope
to see you at the Festival! , House
of Ukraine, Inc.
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Little
Italy’s 10th annual Festa & Chalk “La Strada.” - Join
more than 90,000 celebrants and enjoy live entertainment on three stages (including
Frankie Avalon!), local Italian food vendors, an Alfa Romeo car show, bocce ball
and
stickball tournaments and much more. MORE
INFO
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*Christmas
on the Prado - *( now 'December Nights') - Includes a multi-cultural,
ethnic and nationality event at the House of Pacific Relations in Balboa Park,
with food, costume, music and dance from many differernt countries.
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