2018 SanDISCA Concert Series

San Diego/Alcalá Sister Cities Society invites you to the yearly Don Quijote Read-a-thon in the International Cottages Lawn Program area.
In addition to the public reading of Don Quijote de la Mancha, House of Spain will offer their world-renowned paella for purchase, plus Spanish music and dance performances.

Join us for at the Jacob’s Center on Thursday, October 25, 2017 at 6:00pm for a Culinary journey through time with the Filipino American Heritage Month’s Kain Na!

5 Filipino-American Chefs, 6 Philippine destinations brought to you by San Deigo Chef Anthony Sinsay, JSIX, the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce, the Filipino Press, MassMutual Financial Group and the Jacobs Center.

Be a part of history and welcome 16th century explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo as he steps ashore on Ballast Point, Saturday, September 30, 2017.

Journey back to September 28, 1542 when Cabrillo, a navigator sailing under the flag of Spain, landed at San Diego. Stepping ashore on Ballast Point, he was the first European to land on the west coast of what is now the United States of America.

The Cabrillo Festival is a fun event for the entire family, with educational activities, cultural demonstrations and exciting folkloric performances. Brightly colored clothing and dramatic music and dancing bring to life the traditions of the Native American, Mexican, Portuguese and Spanish cultures that are part of the Age of Exploration. The Cabrillo Festival features food booths with delicious traditional Mexican, Native American, Portuguese and Spanish food. Vendors will showcase their various artistic goods.

The highlight of the Cabrillo Festival is the re-enactment of Cabrillo’s landing on the shores of San Diego Bay. “Cabrillo,” his soldiers and a priest sail into the bay on San Salvador (The Californian), and once again claim the land for Spain.

The Polish Festival is a tribute to our Polish heritage, our pride as American citizens, and San Diegans, and an expression of the legendary Polish hospitality. During festival there will be performances by Polish folk dancers, and various musical bands. We offer delicious polish food, and the best genuine imported polish beer. A wide variety of commemorative t-shirts, hats, and other apparel will be available for purchase during the event.

Join us on Saturday, August 19th at Vi at La Jolla Village for a special SanDISCA Sister Cities Cultural concert in honor of Friendship Week.