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This is the second concert of the 2025 Center for World Music concert series Echoes of Time.

La Jolla Community Center

Friday, January 17, 2025 | 7:30 PM

Join us for an immersive performance by Mohammad Khodadadi, an acclaimed Persian composer and performer on the ney, an ancient end-blown cane flute that plays a central role in Persian mysticism. The sound of the ney is said to express the human soul’s longing for union with God, drawing listeners into an introspective, contemplative state. Born in Iran, and trained by masters of Persian music, Mohammad weaves the haunting sounds of the ney with the dynamic energy of Iranian bagpipes, blending traditional Persian melodies with his own innovative compositions.

How do we soothe ourselves in the age of efficiency? How do we find time for care in the age of speed? How do we transform healing into daily acts of resistance and revolution?

Join artist Maria Antonia Eguiarte in an object-making workshop that plants the seeds surrounding these questions through the creation of a self-soothing artifact. Using fiber, wire, and other materials, we will create a hand-held object informed by mindfulness and awareness of the needs of our bodies, souls, and beings.

This program is intended for adult audiences. Capacity is limited to 25 participants.

Visit San Diego, California this St. Patrick's Day weekend and join the Gaslamp Quarter in turning "IRISH 4 A DAY"!

San Diego's beloved St. Paddy's Day Party Hop, IRISH 4 A DAY, is back greener and grander with 2 days of shenanigans. Gaslamp's top 20 bars are rolling out the green carpet to welcome you with green beer, Irish car bombs, DJs, dancing, live music, exclusive drink and dining deals, hotel specials, overnight parking perks and so much more.

Come get jolly in green gear, sip on green beer and say "slainte!" to non-stop cheer with mates you hold dear! 

Presale tickets start at only $35 (while stocks last). Advance purchase recommended as the event sells out annually. 

Ticket Price: $28 advanced / $31 day of show / $49 reserved loft seating (available over the phone or in person at out box office)