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ArtPower at UC San Diego: A Celebration of Diverse Artistic Expressions

ArtPower at UC San Diego is set to bring a vibrant array of performances to the San Diego community, featuring theatrical drama, insightful satire, soul-stirring music, and harmonious folk. With events ranging from live readings of ancient texts to Grammy-nominated musical performances, ArtPower promises to captivate audiences with diverse artistic expressions. Each event is a testament to the power of art in reflecting the human experience, offering performances that are not only entertaining but also thought-provoking and culturally enriching.

May 1, 2025
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1. Theater of War: Hector, Andromache, and the Death of Astyanax
Theater of War: Hector, Andromache, and the Death of Astyanax presents live, dramatic readings of selections from Homer’s Ilian, Book VI and scenes from The Trojan Women by Euripides—featuring acclaimed actors and a chorus of UC San Diego students and community members from a variety of backgrounds, whose lives have been impacted by war—to help frame powerful dialogue about the human cost of war, centered on the suffering of children and civilians.
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May 6, 2025
ArtPower at UC San Diego

San Diego, CA · University of California San Diego

2. An Evening with David Sedaris
Master of satire and one of today’s most observant writers addressing the human condition, best-selling author David Sedaris returns once again with his acerbic humor, social commentary, and outlandish stories. Slashing through cultural euphemisms and political correctness, he will delight the audience with twists of humor and intelligence as he shares both published stories and works-in-progress.
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May 8, 2025
ArtPower at UC San Diego

San Diego, CA · Balboa Theatre

3. Phil Cook | Appalachia Borealis
“Phil Cook is a lightning bolt. He is a teacher and captor of music. He carries it within him at all times. No one has taught me more about music in my life than him. He is one of the great performers of our age … as time passes more and more people will find that out. I’m excited every time someone gets to discover Phil’s genius—a thing I’ve had the good fortune of knowing all my life.”—Justin Vernon, Bon Iver
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May 9, 2025
ArtPower at UC San Diego

San Diego, CA · University of California San Diego

4. Middle Aged Dad Jam Band
Ken Marino and David Wain met at NYU in 1988 where they co-founded the legendary sketch comedy group THE STATE. They stayed friends and collaborators over the years, working together on movies like Role Models, Wet Hot American Summer, and Wanderlust and TV shows like Children’s Hospital, Medical Police, and of course The State. Ken also has acted in literally every television series, and currently stars on The Other Two (HBO) and Party Down (Starz).
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May 17, 2025
ArtPower at UC San Diego

San Diego, CA · University of California San Diego

5. Kneebody
In their almost two-decade history, the Grammy-nominated band Kneebody has created a genre and style all its own. Their sound is explosive rock energy and high-level nuanced chamber ensemble playing set within the frames of highly wrought compositions that are balanced with adventurous no-holds-barred improvising.
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May 18, 2025
ArtPower at UC San Diego

San Diego, CA · University of California San Diego

6. Harlem Gospel Travelers
The Harlem Gospel Travelers are not from Harlem. They came to Harlem, however, from far-flung corners of the five boroughs of New York City, and it was in Harlem, that legendary center of African-American culture, that they found their voices. Since its conception, they have focused on creating music that uplifts, inspires, and spreads the message of love.
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May 22, 2025
ArtPower at UC San Diego

San Diego, CA · University of California San Diego

7. Yächtley Crëw
Ahoy, matey! The nautical-clad “Titans of Soft Rock,” Yachtley Crew, will be dropping anchor in San Diego this July to launch ArtPower’s summer season.
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Jul 11, 2025
ArtPower at UC San Diego

San Diego, CA · University of California San Diego

8. I’m With Her | Wild & Clear & Blue
With the 2014 formation of I’m With Her, singer/songwriters Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O’Donovan, and Sara Watkins introduced an essential new force into the world of folk music: a close-knit alliance of highly esteemed musicians, each graced with a deep understanding of folk tradition and unbridled passion for expanding its possibilities. Since delivering their critically lauded debut See You Around and standalone singles like “Call My Name” (winner of the 2020 Grammy for Best American Roots Song), the trio have routinely taken time out from their individual careers to dream up songs together—eventually arriving at a new album exploring themes of ancestry, lineage, and the collective human experience. On their long-awaited sophomore LP Wild and Clear and Blue, I’m With Her now bring their luminous harmonies to a soul-searching body of work about reaching into the past, navigating a chaotic present, and bravely moving forward into the unknown.
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Oct 1, 2025
ArtPower at UC San Diego

San Diego, CA · University of California San Diego

Conclusion
ArtPower at UC San Diego presents a compelling series of events that celebrate the power of art to connect, challenge, and inspire. From theatrical performances that delve into ancient texts and the human cost of war to comedic evenings and diverse musical acts, there is something for everyone in this lineup. Each event is not only a performance but an invitation to engage with the broader human experience, making ArtPower a cornerstone of cultural enrichment in San Diego.
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