Arts Unite at Oceanside Theatre Company, in collaboration with the North County LGBTQ Resource Center and Big Table Productions, celebrates Pride Month with Hot Stuff in Heels: A Donna Summer Drag Revue — an afternoon of dazzling drag, iconic disco hits, and joyful community celebration.
Hosted by Maddy Mokes and featuring Strawberry Corncakes, Armani Colby, Avalon Eves, Kiki Funkshaun, and Dirty Chai, this high-energy revue pays tribute to the legendary Donna Summer through unforgettable performances inspired by her greatest hits.
VIP ticket holders are invited to an exclusive pre-show reception in Studio 219 beginning at 11:45 AM, featuring light refreshments and an up-close experience with the performers. The meet-and-greet will take place from 12:00 PM–12:30 PM, followed by onstage VIP seating for the show.
The event also includes a community drive benefiting the North County LGBTQ Resource Center’s food pantry. Guests are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items or personal care products to donate.
Free general admission for students with a valid student ID. Tickets must be obtained in person at the box office and are subject to availability.
OTC at the Brooks will be participating in Mainstreet Oceanside’s Taste of Oceanside! Explore downtown Oceanside on foot or hop on the free ‘Taste Trolley’ to taste and sip their way through Oceanside’s exciting food and brew scene. For those 21 and older, the food and beverage combo ticket offers the chance to sample sips from the community’s vibrant craft breweries and wineries at participating stores and offices. With only 1,200 tickets available and the event selling out three years in a row, early ticket purchase is highly recommended.
“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 — 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 ʻāina (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.
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.
Victor Villaseñor is best known for the national bestselling book Rain of Gold. Villaseñor’s works are often taught in American schools. He went on to write Thirteen Senses: A Memoir, a continuation of Rain of Gold. His book Burro Genius: A Memoir describes his life. Victor will speak on various topics, read from his latest book, Stardust, and sign books in the lobby.
In his book, Rain of Gold, bestselling author Victor Villaseñor wrote about his Yaqui Native American grandmother Doña Guadalupe. Now, in his new book, Gathering StarDust, he takes you with him on his childhood adventures with his grandmother where he and his family lived in the Barrio of Carlsbad California. Told in vivid magical detail and masterfully illustrated by Jack Wiens. This tender true story is destined to become a favorite, inspiring wonder for all and timeless imagination for generations to come.
Free community open mic night at Studio 219! All ages! Musicians, comedians, poets, story tellers, spoken word artists, and dancers welcome! In-person signups begin at 6pm at the studio. Performances begin at 7pm. Mic and PA provided. Coffee, nonalcoholic beverages, and snacks for purchase.
Free community open mic night featuring the NCIS Improv Team at Studio 219! All ages! Musicians, comedians, poets, story tellers, spoken word artists, and dancers welcome! In-person signups begin at 6pm at the studio. Performances begin at 7pm. Mic and PA provided. Coffee, alcoholic beverages, and snacks for purchase.
Free community open mic night at Studio 219! All ages! Musicians, comedians, poets, story tellers, spoken word artists, and dancers welcome! In-person signups begin at 6pm at the studio. Performances begin at 7pm. Mic and PA provided. Coffee, nonalcoholic beverages, and snacks for purchase. This month’s featured artist will be Raul Raguda.
