Events

To submit your events for the calendar send graphics description and information to info@buyblacksd.com

Jul
9
Fri
2021
Black Xpression @ La Bodega
Jul 9 @ 8:00 pm
Jul
16
Fri
2021
Black Xpression @ La Bodega
Jul 16 @ 8:00 pm
Jul
18
Sun
2021
Black Gworl Book Club @ Online Event
Jul 18 @ 4:30 pm
Black Gworl Book Club is a healing, archival space where we center, celebrate, honor and critically discuss black/indigenous womxn authors.

BGBC is an intentional, intersectional, healing archival book space, created in partnership with Sisters With Invoices ( SWI ), where we gather to celebrate, honor, and critically discuss black/indigenous womxn authors.

We are kicking off BGBC with All About Love: New Visions by bell hooks.

💜 All BGBC meetings will occur every third Sunday of the month !

(USA) 4:30 PST, 6:30 CST, 7:30 EST// (JAPAN) 12:30

Scholarship is available for anyone experiencing difficulties with finding and/or purchasing the book, RSVP’ing – for details, questions or concerns, please email – blquniart@gmail.com.

Reading the text is not necessary to join the conversation. You can read at your own pace and participate at whatever your capacity may be.

Join in or listen to the conversations about All About Love: New Visionsand subject matter facilitated/lead by black/indigenous womxn.

You do not have to be present to participate in BCBC, all meetings will be available through a subscription on our Patreon. Support the work of black/indigenous womxn today! (patreon.com/BlackGworlLibrary) (patreon.com/Sisterswithinvoices)

This is an inclusive space, ALL are welcome to join – BIQTPOC, brown QTPOC, non-black QTPOC + accomplices! – as long as BIwomxn are centered, safe + protected. Period. Anyone that does not adhere to these boundaries will be asked to leave.

We hope you will join us at our next meeting! <3

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ITINERARY :

September 20th – 1st meeting

  • Chapters 1-3

October 18th

  • Chapters 4-6

November 22nd

  • Chapters 7-10

December 20th – Last BGBC meeting

  • Chapters 11-13
  • Discuss New Book

💚 Subscribe to our Patreon to stay in the loop and get automatic membership to BGBC (www.patreon.com/BlackGworlLibrary)

🧡 Follow Black Gworl Library on instagram: @blackgworllibrary and twitter @blkgworllibary, to keep up with the latest news and events!

💚 Follow and support our partner Sisters With Invoices (sisterswithinvoices.com), on instagram: @sisterswithinvoices and on twitter: @siswithinvoices

Jul
19
Mon
2021
Mix & Mingle with SDULYP @ Tavern+Bowl East Village
Jul 19 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Happy Hour Mixer with YPs.

Join us at Tavern + Bowl upstairs Mezzanine from 6:30-8pm. Learn about the San Diego Urban League Young Professionals. This is your chance to network with professionals, community leaders, entrepreneurs, business owners, and more.

All are welcomed!

Bring your business card! We will also be raffling off gifts.

Questions, concerns, please contact Karla Sanchez president@sdulyp.org

See you there!


		Mix & Mingle with SDULYP image
Jul
21
Wed
2021
Silence Is Golden: Hip Hop vs. Motown Silent Disco Party @ Quartyard
Jul 21 @ 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm

 

San Diego’s premier top notch DJ’s bring you the party of the summer.

Silence is Golden and San Diego Best DJs present…

Hip Hop versus Motown.

A silent disco party featuring DJ Demon, Artistic, TRAMLIFE, Mane One, Dennis Blaze, and Birdy Bird.

Taking you on a musical journey from the classic sounds of Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, and the Supremes. All aboard the soul train our next stop will be the sounds of hip-hop from such as Nelly, Snoop Dogg, Lauryn Hill, and then on to the fresh talents of Roddy Ricch, Rihanna, Lil Baby, and the Migos to name a few.

This silent disco event will feature the films “The The Warriors” + “Krush Groove” and Live Can Art. All guests are invited to help create a graffiti piece.

Aries Spears *As seen on MadTV* Downtown San Diego @ Revel Revel Events
Jul 21 @ 7:30 pm

		Aries Spears *As seen on MadTV* Downtown San Diego image

-Beautiful Indoor Venue

-Downtown Gaslamp San Diego

-Full Bar & Food menu

-2 Drink Minimum

Jul
23
Fri
2021
Full Moon Meditation – The Spirit Within @ online event
Jul 23 @ 7:00 pm
ZOOM LINK:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86727985830?pwd=L21VYUh6ZjZURTFka1hJVm5HbXhFZz09&fbclid=IwAR2IQggzQ4YfO_o3x2eakoo9xq4psEsNFWuvboAHwmoBdUrLNuRELZQ7FBg#success
Join Spiritual Unity Movement and Rickie Byars for our monthly Full Moon Meditation ~ Rickie Byars is one of the most acclaimed and beloved singer-songwriters there is in the genre of inspirational/New Thought music. Through her three-decade career as both a solo artist and as the music director for an over 200-member choir for 32 years, Byars’ has created a music catalogue of hundreds of deeply soulful and heart-felt songs of spiritual renewal, uplift and empowerment that have struck a powerful chord with audiences around the globe. Her music resonates through churches throughout the world and she has performed over 100 concerts globally. Live-streamers who take part in her weekly Devotionals are uplifted through her music and her messages—always delivered with joy and laughter. She has created the first inspirational 24-hour radio station, B-Radio, which boasts thousands of listeners. Rickie has released nine albums over her illustrious career.
Rickie cares deeply about the community, underserved communities and particularly the treatment of African Americans and dedicates much of her time to social activism. She established Kuumba in Motion, a non-profit educational initiative that empowers children to discover their inherent gifts and talents through exposure to nature, the arts and creative science so that they can contribute to humanity and the planet as a whole. For 23 years, Rickie has co-led Soul Sisters Today, empowering women through workshops, meditations and healing modalities. She sits on the Board of Directors of Voices4Freedom, an abolitionist organization that works to free the 70-million modern-day slaves around the world.
Through her music and messages, Rickie inspires all to do better and be better—and to demonstrate the inherent goodness within.

Black Xpression @ La Bodega
Jul 23 @ 8:00 pm
Jul
24
Sat
2021
Soul Swapmeet @ Westfield Mission Valley (east parking lot)
Jul 24 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Come out and enjoy vendors from all over. Retail vendors, food, youth area, interactive panel, raffles, DJ and more! Come out with the family and enjoy the sun and Black owned businesses!
There is $3.00 admission.
Each admission includes 1 raffle ticket for a chance to win one of the many prizes.

https://youtu.be/A-b7ZjdE528?t=22

Calling All ENTREPRENEURS!!
Another opportunity for you to showcase your talents to the community!
*Vendors will be expected to provide their own set up for the event, including tables, chairs, tents, etc.. 10×10 spaces for each vendor will be provided.
Vendor Fees:  (prices may not be current)
$100 Premium Spaces (Non food vendors only)
$75 Food vendors
$50 Non-Food Vendors
$35 Non- Profit
Fee can be paid online only

 

San Diego Youth Carnival @ Jacobs Center For Neighborhood Innovation
Jul 24 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

 

With rides, games, food, and other attractions, the SDCA is committed to providing an ultimate entertainment experience for kids and families, who are all welcomed to join the fun.

This year, we plan to welcome thousands of people to make the trip to Encanto, San Diego, to eat fried foods, take a plunge on a carnival ride, and maybe win a prize at one of the many game booths.

But there are more attractions at the carnival than just the food and rides…

The SDCA fair will offer visitors several rides as well as a variety of games, food, and drinks. It will also pay tribute to community heroes (senior, adult, and youth), elected officials, and local high school marching bands.

One of the main attractions will be a live music concert series featuring local singers, bands, and entertainers performing throughout the day.

Before you head to your next beach adventure, save the date for this amazing event and enjoy a summertime experience unlike any other we’ve seen in Southeast San Diego in many years.

 

SAVE THE DATE!!! SATURDAY, JULY 24TH

***Admission is Free For All Ages***

Time: 12 pm – 5 pm *subject to change*

Location: Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation

Address: 404 Euclid Avenue, San Diego, CA 92114

 

WHAT TO EXPECT:

If you have never been to the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation, be ready to enjoy a wonderful and vibrant space located on Euclid Ave, Near Highway 94. It is the mission of the Jacobs Center to foster a thriving community envisioned and realized by its residents.

The Jacobs center, The SDCA, and other sponsors* have teamed up to provide the following attractions:

– Carnival games

– Ferris wheel

– Live music

– Food Trucks

– Popcorn

– Raffles & Prizes

– Local Vendors

– Public Tribute to Community

You can expect the admission to be free for the whole family, this includes rides, access to live music. Food & drink, as well as vendor products will be offered subject to an additional charge.

All funds raised at this event will be used to purchase laptops and additional support items for local kids in the Southeast San Diego area. Proceeds go to charity as SDCA is a 501c3 Non-profit.

 

Vendors: There will be several available places for local vendors to showcase their products, food trucks, and refreshments. Please contact us at vendors@mysdca.org

 

 

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