Californian Ukrainians

The House of Ukraine (a member of the House of Pacific Relations in Balboa Park) presents its 2011 festival, a fun-filled weekend themed Californian Ukrainians that kicks off on Friday, September 2, at a microbrewery downtown. On Saturday, September 3, from 11am-3pm, enjoy events for young and old on the beach in front of the Catamaran Hotel. That evening, at the Joan B. Kroc Theater, enjoy performances by Chervona Kalyna Ukrainian Dance Ensemble from Los Angeles; Kalena Ukrainian Dancers from Sacramento; and animated folk songs sung by the Ukrainian National Choir “Kobzar” under the direction of Gregory Hallick. Sunday at noon, the annual lawn program for the House of Pacific Relations in Balboa Park takes place directly in front of the House of Ukraine and features dancing by local San Diego youth as well as those from Los Angeles and Sacramento. The three-day event wraps up with the annual “Zabava,” or dinner dance, at the Catamaran Hotel beginning at 6pm. For more information contact Linda Mudlo. (619/851-6162, www.houseofukraine.com)   JANE SHIOMI