San Diego Weekend Arts Events: Piñatas as self-defense rituals, Monica Bill Barnes, 'Small Acts' and more

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By JULIA DIXON EVANS

This weekend in the arts: Diana Benavidez at Athenaeum Art Center; "Many Happy Returns" at Light Box Theater; "Small Acts" at City Gallery; Camarada at the Mingei; an open house at The Conrad and Backyard Renaissance's production of "Abigail's Party."

Diana Benavidez: 'Text Me When You Get Home'

Visual art
Piñatas are border artist Diana Benavidez's "preferred medium," merging the traditional Mexican party accessory with something more disruptive, or a political or social statement. In a new solo show at the Athenaeum Art Center in Logan Heights, Benavidez explores the little rituals women or non-cis men perform — or endure — in order to feel safe. The exhibition is called "Text Me When You Get Home."

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