Hey Folks,

It looks like we might be heading into a wild, wet, and windy weekend! And a stormy Monday might follow. Time to batten down the hatches, do what you can to remain dry and safe. Put fresh batteries in your flashlights just in case the power goes off. Don't be surprised if events are canceled or postponed, so check event websites before you venture forth. Be smart and be safe!

Friday (today), Scotland-based DJs Illyus & Barrientos will be spinning tunes at Bloom.

Saturday and Sunday, Maraya Performing Arts in Chula Vista will present a Filipino Bayanihan Dance Show.

Saturday, the House of Chamorros will hold their annual Lawn Program at the International Cottages in Balboa Park. Brazilian rock band Os Mutantes will perform at Music Box. The Indonesian, hijab-wearing, female metal trio Voice of Baceprot will perform at UCSD's new Epstein Family Amphitheater. There will be a Benefit for Maui at Trilogy Sanctuary featuring world music performances. At the Seaside Center for Spiritual Living, there will be an Instrumental Carnatic Music Concert.

Sunday, there will be a Marcus Garvey Day Celebration at Worldbeat. The House of Hungary will hold their annual Lawn Program. Tianguis de la Raza at Centro Cultural de la Raza will feature a community artisan market, kids workshops, more than 35 vendors, live music, and food. At Rancho La Laguna, there will be Banda Fest pt 2. The Vietnamese Federation of San Diego will hold a Taste of Vietnam where you can enjoy regional food from all over Vietnam. Comedian James Camacho will perform at Mic Drop Comedy. Buena Vista Social Club founding member Eliades Ochoa will perform at UCSD's Epstein Family Amphitheater. One Drop Redemption will perform at Music Box.

Tuesday, at the Digital Gym the Korean film Joint Security Area will be shown.

Next Friday, the Center for World Music has once again teamed up with the Mingei to present another performance, this time by the gifted young multi-instrumentalist and singer from Syria, Dlan Dary. The Jalisco Mexican Music Festival will take place at the Gaslamp Quarter. Spanish Group Mohama Saz and The Loons will perform at the Casbah. Once again, at the Belly Up, Beatles vs Stones cover bands will go at it.

Next Saturday, the fabulous SAMAHAN Philippine Cultural Arts Festival will take place in Balboa Park. The Quartyard will host a Noche de Cumbia party. Latin pianist Julio Valdez will perform at the LOT. Legendary Iranian performer Ebi will sing at the Balboa Theatre.

Next Sunday, the First Annual Sabor Del Barrio will take place in Barrio Logan. The Quartyard will host an Afrodiaspora Celebration Day event. At South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, the band Hiroshima will perform "a unique fusion of jazz and R&B incorporating traditional Japanese instruments." At Mic Drop Comedy, Mikey Perry will host the Ube World: Filipino American Comedy show. Protoje & The Indiggnation will present a hip-hop, R&B, soul, roots reggae, and dancehall show at Music Box.

Local theatrical productions include Cabaret: the Musical (ends Sunday) at the Ocean Beach Playhouse, Crime & Punishment, a Comedy (ends Sunday) at the Old Globe, and Evita at the Cygnet Theatre.

Please note that after two weeks in the main calendar section, ongoing events (such as exhibitions and plays) can be found in Ongoing and Extended Events.