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Calendar of International Ethnic Groups
and Multicultural Events in San Diego
video soon! There are many international events and ethnic groups in San Diego-
every continent is represented here from Europe to Africa & Asia, South America to Pacific Island nations. You can find here restaurants from Pacific Islanders to organizations for African Immigrants, to Irish pubs to Ukranian dance groups! Whether you're looking for a social club or a support organization or an ethnic event, this page will have it!
-contact a club, visit a neighborhood, attend an event, try out a restaurant!
Enjoy the ethnic and multicultural diversity San Diego has to offer!

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SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL ETHNIC
ANNUAL EVENTS CALENDAR

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

January


  • 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

  • ANNUAL NATIONS of SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL Mandeville Auditorium/UCSD, La Jolla

  • SAN DIEGO MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL - Time: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Location: Martin Luther King, Jr. Promenade


February

  • ' 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.

  • Chinese New Year -

  • 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

  • Black History Month Festivites - Please visit- www.blackhistoricalsociety.com - for more information click on 'Festivals & Events'.


March


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.

 


April

  • "FAMOKSAIYAN: GUAM- Decolonizing Chamorro Histories, Identities and Futures"

 


May

  • 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.

  • Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Festival - Balboa Park, Sat., Sun., 10am-5pm

  • 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

  • COMEDY - 'No, I'm Not Australian' - South African Comedian 'Gary Wolf' at the 10th Avenue Theater at Broadway, downtown. INFO - garywolf.eventbrite.com/

  • International Festival - Friday, May 31 2013 - by Doyle Elementary School - 3950 Bering Court, San Diego CA - 92122 - MAP
    www.facebook.com/doyleinternationalfestival - Cultural performances, International Food!


June


  • 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



July


  • 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


August

  • 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
    Fiesta del Sol San DiegoCelebrating 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




September

  • 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.


October


  • 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


November




December


  • *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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