Protests against immigration enforcement will return to downtown San Diego on Thursday morning.
The action is one of dozens of public events scheduled across the region from March 19 to March 25, ranging from film screenings and art exhibitions to neighbourhood cleanups, language clubs and hands-on workshops.
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The week’s calendar includes the San Diego Latino Film Festival, running March 18 to 22 at AMC Mission Valley and Digital Gym Cinema. Organizers list films from shorts to features, with tickets sold through the festival’s online schedule.
A separate set of gatherings centres on civic action and public education, including weekly protests, know-your-rights sessions and a news literacy workshop focused on spotting bias in journalism.
Those looking for community resources can also find a weekly free store seeking practical donations such as diapers, hygiene products, tents and water.
Where the weekly protests and vigils are held
“ICE Out of San Diego” is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, March 19, outside the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building at 880 Front St. The building holds the San Diego ICE Field Office, and organizers describe the event as a weekly protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity.
On Saturday, March 21, CODEPINK San Diego, Palestine Pals and other groups plan a “Peace Vigil for Palestine” in Ocean Beach. The vigil runs 10 a.m. to noon at Sunset Cliffs Boulevard and West Point Loma Boulevard, and organizers ask participants to wear pink and bring peace-themed posters.
On Sunday, March 22, demonstrators plan the “Occupy Otay Demonstration” from 2 to 4 p.m. outside Otay Mesa Detention Center at 7488 Calzada de la Fuente. Organizers say the gathering protests an increase in arrests and detentions tied to immigration enforcement.
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How to join free workshops and education sessions
The San Diego Black Panther Party lists a two-part online “Surviving a Crumbling Job Market Workshop,” with Class 2 set for 7:30 p.m. March 19 on Zoom. The group says the session covers resume structuring and interviewing.
On Saturday, March 21, the San Diego Black Panther Party and the Office of the Public Defender plan “Know Your Rights: Interactions With Law Enforcement” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 6 Hensley St. in San Diego.
Also on March 22, Ask Ashlyn and Commonplace plan “Read Between the Lines,” a news literacy workshop from 3 to 5 p.m. at Mission Brewing in Kensington. Tickets are listed at $15.
Readers looking for other local explainers can also see our coverage of unseasonable heat and what it means for staying safe outdoors.
Where to find hands-on arts, cooking, and book events
Coastal Roots Farm in Encinitas will host “Farm Kitchen: A Hands-On Cooking Class” from 5 to 7:30 p.m. March 19. The farm says participants will gather ingredients from its fields and prepare a meal while exploring Jewish values that guide its growing practices, and that no cooking experience is needed.
In Sorrento Valley, Petra Stone will host an “Aladino Ghioni Artist Showcase” from noon to 6 p.m. March 19. The exhibition features 40 paintings by Italian surrealist painter Aladino Ghioni, organizers say.
For readers who prefer making something to watching it, Abrazos Art Studio will host the “Print Passport Zine Workshop” from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 21. Multidisciplinary artist and printmaker Irene Zepeda of Por La Mano Press will lead the session using found-object stamping, textile textures and simple relief printing.
A book signing for “Fall of Radiance” author Blake Arthur Peel is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Barnes & Noble in Carmel Mountain Ranch.
What to do this weekend: cleanup, free store, vinyl and textiles
Water and Kindness will run its weekly free store from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Popup Winona, 4951 El Cajon Blvd. Organizers say they are seeking donations including baby formula, blankets, first-aid items, harm reduction supplies, socks, tarps, tents and water.
A separate Saturday event, “Love Your Neighborhood Cleanup,” runs 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Maat Mataa Yum near Division Street and Palm Avenue in National City. Mundo Gardens and Urban Collaborative Project CDC say the cleanup is part of a green corridor project, and will honour the leadership of César Chávez and Larry Itliong.
On March 22, Liberty Public Market will host “Vinyl at the Market” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mo Records says the show will include thousands of records for sale, vendors, and vinyl DJs, and is tied to the market’s 10th anniversary.
Later that day in Encinitas, the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation plans a “Zero Waste Textile Expo” from 1 to 4 p.m. at 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. The centre lists clothing swaps, interactive displays, textile repair, a Fix-It Clinic and sustainable vendors.
For heat-aware planning this month, families can also review how heat protocols affect outdoor schedules.
For more on clothing waste and reuse options, residents can also consult the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s overview of textile waste and recycling.
Several events require RSVPs or paid tickets, and organizers recommend checking online listings before heading out, especially for workshops with limited spaces.
The next listed date on the community calendar is March 25, with details continuing into the final week of the month.
