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This week: Rock 'n' Roll photography, Brahms v. Radiohead, San Diego International Film Festival and more

Here are the top events happening in San Diego from Thursday, Oct. 14 through Sunday, Oct. 17

Films.Dance, a groundbreaking new global film series produced by and under the creative direction of LA-based Jacob Jonas The Company concludes with the final three films, including TORN on April 19, PLUME on April 26 and, finally, WEAKNESS OF THE FLESH on May 3. These films are the final three of the 15 original dance films that began on January 25, 2021. To date, the films have garnered over 1 million views across all digital platforms from more than 200 countries. Additionally, the films wil...

The musicians and orchestra leaders are understandably excited about their return to the hall. But there’s also a hint of cautious optimism, especially for Executive Director Amy Ginsburg. The pandemic has burned them before, after all, including Kabaretti’s original farewell concert on May 2, 2020, when he was scheduled to conduct a show with pop-rock star Ben Folds. “Logically, I know it’s happening,” Ginsburg says about their return to Mann Hall. “But I won’t believe it until w...

On April 6 via Zoom webinar, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra  (BSO) unveiled details of its 2021-22  “A Season of Discovery,” including the return of live, in-person performances for audiences at both the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall and The Music Center at Strathmore.  The program included both details on programming and safety precautions and concluded with a live Q&A session. Peter T. Kjome, BSO President and CEO, and Tonya McBride Robles, BSO Vice President and Chief Operat...

Check out comedians doing a Bling Empire live-read and fundraiser. Explore afroLAtinidad. Listen to Talib Kweli discuss his new memoir. Catch a screening of a documentary about legendary L.A. fight venue the Olympic Auditorium. Watch Q&As with the cast and creatives behind films Never Rarely Sometimes Always and The Father. Films.Dance The new global film series with a focus on international dance films features 150 artists from 25 countries participating in 15 short films that were shot dur...