Connection Jam

with Paulo AKA Mestre Batuta (Afro-Brasilian Martial Art/Capoeira)

Description: started in Spring 2023 and has since become a weekly practice space where students, staff, faculty and community members gather to move our bodies in community, practice joy and connect through dance, music and play. This is a judgement free, brave space. No dance experience needed, all are welcome. Come ready to move, sweat and connect! FREE, no RSVP needed, just show up!
Schedule
Oct 30- Ana Maria  (Rueda de Casino) – Epstein Family Amphitheater
Nov 6 – Michelle (Filipino Folk Dance) – Epstein Family Amphitheater
Nov 13 – dr. grace & Dyno (hip-hop & breakin’)- Epstein Family Amphitheater
Nov 20- Paulo AKA Mestre Batuta (Afro-Brasilian Martial Art/Capoeira) -Epstein Family Amphitheater

Connection Jam

with dr. grace & Dyno (hip-hop & breakin’)

Description: started in Spring 2023 and has since become a weekly practice space where students, staff, faculty and community members gather to move our bodies in community, practice joy and connect through dance, music and play. This is a judgement free, brave space. No dance experience needed, all are welcome. Come ready to move, sweat and connect! FREE, no RSVP needed, just show up!
Schedule
Oct 30- Ana Maria  (Rueda de Casino) – Epstein Family Amphitheater
Nov 6 – Michelle (Filipino Folk Dance) – Epstein Family Amphitheater
Nov 13 – dr. grace & Dyno (hip-hop & breakin’)- Epstein Family Amphitheater
Nov 20- Paulo AKA Mestre Batuta (Afro-Brasilian Martial Art/Capoeira) -Epstein Family Amphitheater

Connection Jam

with Michelle (Filipino Folk Dance)

Description: started in Spring 2023 and has since become a weekly practice space where students, staff, faculty and community members gather to move our bodies in community, practice joy and connect through dance, music and play. This is a judgement free, brave space. No dance experience needed, all are welcome. Come ready to move, sweat and connect! FREE, no RSVP needed, just show up!
Schedule
Oct 30- Ana Maria  (Rueda de Casino) – Epstein Family Amphitheater
Nov 6 – Michelle (Filipino Folk Dance) – Epstein Family Amphitheater
Nov 13 – dr. grace & Dyno (hip-hop & breakin’)- Epstein Family Amphitheater
Nov 20- Paulo AKA Mestre Batuta (Afro-Brasilian Martial Art/Capoeira) -Epstein Family Amphitheater

Words of Welcome: A Conversation with Roxane Gay

Moderated by Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Dr. Becky Petitt

Join us for an engaging conversation and evening with renowned author, cultural critic and thought leader, Roxane Gay. As part of the Words of Welcome Common Read of American Like Me, this discussion will explore themes of identity, belonging and resilience. Roxane Gay, known for her powerful voice on issues of race, gender and social justice, will share her unique perspectives, making this a compelling and inspiring event for our campus community. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of an important conversation on what it means to navigate identity and belonging in today’s world.

Breathe With Me: A Celebratory Conversation with Laura Linney and Jeppe Hein

As the grand finale of the multi-day Breathe With Me event, join us for an inspiring evening with award-winning actress Laura Linney and world-renowned artist Jeppe Hein. Together, they will explore the powerful intersection of art, mental health, mindfulness, and community, discussing how creativity can foster well-being and connection. This special conversation highlights the transformative role that art plays in nurturing the wellness of individuals and communities alike. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with two visionary artists as they share their insights on the healing potential of art.

Following the conversation, please join Church of Music’s musicians and DJ Alina for community celebration and closing party.

About ArtPower

ArtPower at UC San Diego is dedicated to igniting curiosity, sparking creativity, and fostering cultural engagement through the power of the performing arts. By presenting innovative, diverse, and adventurous programming, ArtPower connects the campus and community with world-class artists from around the globe. Our mission is to inspire audiences, nurture emerging talent, and create opportunities for artistic exploration that enrich the lives of students and the greater San Diego community. Through vibrant performances, educational initiatives, and collaborative experiences, ArtPower fosters a dynamic, inclusive cultural dialogue that empowers individuals to experience the transformative power of the arts.

About Stuart Collection

Distinguished from a traditional sculpture garden by its site-specific nature, many of the artworks are fused seamlessly to campus buildings or integrated into the landscape itself. Great care is taken to incorporate the university’s long- and short-range plans while maintaining the integrity of the art and providing provocative, thoughtful and carefully considered additions to the fabric of campus life.

The Stuart Collection matches and reflects the level of excellence exhibited by UC San Diego’s distinction as a science and technology powerhouse. There is a uniquely elevating alliance between the ongoing pursuits of a major research university and the expression of contemporary art. Both address the most important questions of our time and do so with ambition and intellectual courage.

Many of the artists who have designed works for the collection are associated with movements or attitudes that are seldom represented in public sculpture collections. They have been honored with every major award in the art world, ranging from the Pulitzer Prize to the Venice Biennale’s Golden Lion Lifetime Achievement Award and the National Medal of Arts awarded by President Barack Obama. In addition, the collection includes four recipients of the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship “Genius Grant” which celebrates intellect, accomplishment and creative potential.

Malpaso Dance Company

Since its appearance at ArtPower in 2017, the “elegant and bold, inventive and joyful.” (Times Union) Malpaso Dance Company has become one of the most sought after Cuban dance companies with a growing international profile. Emphasizing a collaborative creative process, Malpaso is committed to working with top international choreographers while also nurturing new voices in Cuban choreography.

Okee Dokee Brothers

Calling all bluegrass and American roots music fans to join around the “campfire” with GRAMMY Award-winning children’s music duo Okee Dokee Brothers. The five-time Parents’ Choice Award winners have been featured on PBS KIDS, garnered praise from the likes of NPR’s All Things Considered and USA Today, and have been called “two of family music’s best songwriters.”

The Second City 65th Anniversary Show

The Second City is celebrating 65 years of legendary laughs! Showcasing some of our audience’s favorite songs, sketches, and characters written on our stages by some of our illustrious alumni, including Catherine O’Hara, Tina Fey, Keegan-Michael Key, Amber Ruffin, Stephen Colbert, Tim Meadows, Bill Murray, Tim Robinson, Joan Rivers, Eugene Levy, Adam McKay and so many more… With material handpicked from our iconic comedy archive and brought to life by our all-star ensemble, see for yourself why The Second City continues to be the world’s most influential name in comedy for sixty-five years and counting.

Anoushka Shankar

Anoushka Shankar brings to ArtPower a new band of musicians with whom she has carved out a new, multifaceted and dynamic sound as they perform music from her three newly-released mini-albums Chapter I: Forever, For Now, Chapter II: How Dark it Is Before Dawn, and marking the release of Chapter III (Untitled) coming in March 2025, alongside thoroughly shaken-up, reinterpreted gems from her previous releases including the Grammy-nominated live album Between Us…

THE JUMP UP!

Sandbox Percussion, Steven Schick, and local community percussionists

In partnership with UC San Diego Professor Steven Schick and Red Fish Blue Fish, the percussion ensemble presents the West Coast premiereTHE JUMP UP!, a site-specific piece shaped to accommodate the specific topography and features of its location. All the musicians will move through the space during the piece, first offering the audience a wide panoramic perspective that gradually gathers towards the audience as the performance goes on. At the finale, the players merge into the audience, who will be invited to join into the musical fabric by clapping or vocalizing (as instructed on the fly by Sandbox Percussion) to form a single communal orchestra. Described as “exhilarating” by the New York Times, the GRAMMY-nominated ensemble Sandbox Percussion champions living composers through its unwavering dedication to contemporary chamber music. Presented as part of La Jolla Playhouse’s WOW Festival.