In celebration of DĂa de los Muertos, Oceanside Theatre Company (OTC) will host a special screening of Disney Pixarâs Coco at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater. Following the screening, audiences are invited to stay for a post-show talkback with actor and cultural consultant Herbert SigĂŒenza, who voiced the characters TĂo Felipe and TĂo Ăscar and helped shape the filmâs cultural authenticity.Â
Movie Description:
Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history. Rated PG.
“Bridging Communities: Echoes of Identity & Resistance” is a multidisciplinary performance experience that centers movement, memory, and cultural resilience to explore what it means to belong, to remember, and to resist. Through dance, spoken word, film, and storytelling, the program amplifies the voices of Asian and Pacific Islander artists and community members, creating a space where diasporic identity and ancestral memory come into dialogue.
Weaving together personal histories and collective truths, this event holds space for healing, transformation, and creative expression. In a time where cultural erasure and displacement persist, we return to our bodies, our stories, and each other â using art as a bridge between communities, generations, and geographies.
Join us for an enriching evening celebrating the experiences of Native Hawaiians living in diaspora. This event features a panel discussion with Native Hawaiians from various backgrounds, who will share their insights on cultural preservation, connection to Ê»Äina (land), and evolving identity across generations. The evening will also include cultural performances by local organizations, showcasing traditional Hawaiian hula and music that reflect the enduring spirit of Hawaiian culture. This event offers a unique opportunity to explore how Hawaiians in diaspora maintain their cultural ties while fostering a sense of community and belonging, no matter where life takes them.
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Discover the power of grassroots filmmaking at Roots in Focus! This engaging event features a panel discussion with filmmakers who are shaping the community with their innovative projects. Following the discussion, enjoy a showcase of cultural short form content, including music videos and documentaries, that highlight diverse voices and stories.
Join OTC, Cultura Coffee and MadStrange for an afternoon of art, culture, and community. The Raza Art Exhibit 2nd Annual Fundraising event for Kicks for Kids will showcase the diversity and importance of artistic expression in Chicano Culture through poetry, visual art, dance, and music. All proceeds from this event will directly support Cultura Coffee’s annual Kicks for Kids shoe distribution initiative, dedicated to providing essential footwear for our Oceanside youth. Tickets $10.
