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1-31 Plunge deep into a hidden undersea world with the Oceanside Museum of Art’s current exhibition, Connie Jenkins: Intertidal , a collection of paintings inspired by the 13 years the artist spent living on California’s Channel Islands. Both captivating and alarming, her work aims to bring greater awareness of these “astonishing and seldom-seen habitats” to inspire us to contribute to their protection and preservation. Ponder the islands’ beauty from now until Aug. 13. oma-online.org 4 Happy birthday, America. To celebrate, San Diego is throwing its annual Big Bay Boom fireworks show, which benefits the Armed Services YMCA’s programs and aids wounded service members at
Naval Medical Center San Diego. Bust out your best red, white, and blue and head over to any of the following points to enjoy the show: Shelter Island, Harbor Island, North Embarcadero, Marina District, and Coronado Ferry Landing. The party starts at 9 p.m. bigbayboom.com 1-2 , 5-9 Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived! Henry VIII’s six wives are coming back to life for the Civic Theatre’s Six: The Musical . The joke is on Henry in this version, a contemporary take that casts the ill-fated historical women as members of a pop band. sandiegotheatres.org 8 Vikings and fire-breathing dragons appear at the Rady Shell this month. Gather the kiddos for a family-friendly outdoor
screening of How to Train Your Dragon in concert. Join the adventures of Hiccup, a wannabe warrior, and Toothless, a “ferocious” dragon, while they discover humans and dragons really aren’t that different after all. The HD film will be paired with composer John Powell’s score performed live by the San Diego Symphony. sandiegosymphony.org 8-16 Every July, San Diego’s LGBTQ community celebrates a hard- fought battle toward equity and lives the words of Stonewall leader Marsha P. Johnson: “We have to be visible. We should not be ashamed of who we are.” Be sure to check out the plethora of vibrant Pride events happening throughout the city (see below). sdpride.org
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PRIDE EVENTS
6 Mr., Ms., and Mx. Gay Black San Diego Pageant Boulevard Hall, 4265 El Cajon Blvd. 8 She Fest Hillcrest Pride Flag, 1500 University Ave. 12 Light Up the Cathedral St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave.
13 Pride Yoga and After Party with the San Diego Symphony and FIT Athletic The Rady Shell, 222 Marina Park Way 14 Spirit of Stonewall Rally Hillcrest Pride Flag, 1500 University Ave. 14 Community Pride BBQ University Christian Church, 3900 Cleveland Ave.
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