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  • January 2026

  • Sat 24

    Community Spotlight: PASACAT

    December 1, 2025 - February 13, 2026
    Mingei International Museum 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    This exhibition highlights the artistry and cultural memory embedded in early twentieth-century Philippine dress and handcrafted objects. Featured are faithful replicas of a 1920s women’s ensemble consisting of the camisa, pañuelo, saya, and optional sobrefalda—garments that blend evolving modern silhouettes with longstanding Filipino traditions of textile work and hand-finishing. Alongside the clothing are heritage handmade dolls from the 1940s, ...

    Free – $15.00
  • Sat 24

    tokidoki Trading Event

    January 24 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Comic-Con Museum

    On Saturday, January 24 from 10am - Noon, the Comic-Con Museum in Balboa Park is hosting a tokidoki Unicorno trading meetup that was initiated and organized by a kid collector, with support from museum staff and volunteers. The event is free to attend and takes place in the museum café and retail area. Kids bring ...

    Free
  • Sat 24

    Doctor Who and the Science of Regeneration panel

    January 24 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Comic-Con Museum

    Regeneration is a key plot device in Doctor Who, but it’s also a fascinating window into human biological potential. This panel of experts explores medical advances like stem cell research, prosthetics, and other real-world regeneration science and imagines exciting possibilities for human adaptation. We’ll analyze the many regenerations of Doctor Who and probe the limits ...

  • Sun 25
    Sensory-friendly quiet mornings at the museum of us written in light blue on a dark blue background; a space for all of us written in dark blue in a light blue heart

    A Space for All of Us

    January 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Museum of Us 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA, United States

    Sensory-Friendly Quiet Mornings at the Museum The Museum's sensory-friendly quiet hours are held every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. This time is dedicated to creating a calmer, quieter museum experience. We remain open to the public during this time, and all are welcome to visit the Museum. During this time, specific exhibit features ...

  • Sun 25
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    Art in the Evening: Sofonisba Anguissola, Portraiture, and the Art of the Gesture

    January 25 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
    Timken Museum of Art

    Step into the world of sixteenth-century portraiture and discover how women artists turned the human body into a powerful language. This engaging reception and talk by Bronwen Wilson will explore the poses and gestures in Renaissance portraits, revealing the inventive ways women - led by the trailblazing Sofinisba Anguissola - used "the mute eloquence of ...

    $50.00 – $65.00
  • Tue 27

    Winter Reading Challenge Finale

    January 27 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Museum of Us 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA, United States

    The Museum of Us is a proud partner of the San Diego Public Library for the 2026 Winter Reading Challenge, Every Picture Tells a Story! Visit the San Diego Public Library website for information on how to participate and earn prizes, including a *free pass to the Museum of Us. *Free passes earned with the Winter Reading Challenge are ...

  • Wed 28

    Innovation Tour 2026: Behind the Scenes at Taylor Guitars

    January 28 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am
    San Diego History Center 1649 El Prado, Suite #3, San Diego, CA, United States

    The San Diego History Center invites you to kick off our 2026 Innovation Tour series on Wednesday, January 28 at 9:30 a.m. with an exclusive behind-the-scenes visit to Taylor Guitars, one of San Diego’s most celebrated creative innovators. Founded in 1974, Taylor Guitars reflects San Diego’s spirit of craftsmanship and innovation. From pioneering sustainable wood ...

    $25.00 – $35.00
  • Thu 29

    Artifact at Night: A Curated Dinner inspired by the Nordic Region

    January 29 @ 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Mingei International Museum 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    Enjoy a dinner inspired by the cuisine of the Nordic Region, curated by Culinary Director Tim Kolanko, Chef Wesley Johnson, and Chef Tony Coito! Not seeing a reservation time? Email ARTIFACT at Mingei at contact@urbankitchengroup.com.

    $89.00
  • Sat 31
    Kit, Model and Aviation collectable swap meet

    Swap Meet

    January 31 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
    San Diego Air and Space Museum 2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA, United States

    The San Diego Air & Space Museum is hosting a Kit, Model & Aviation Collectible Swap Meet on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at its Annex at Gillespie Field in El Cajon. The Swap Meet includes plastic kits, wood kits, Diecast, toys, art, publications, memorabilia, flight gear and more. For Sellers, there are a limited number of ...

    $10.00
  • February 2026

  • Sun 1
    Sensory-friendly quiet mornings at the museum of us written in light blue on a dark blue background; a space for all of us written in dark blue in a light blue heart

    A Space for All of Us

    February 1 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Museum of Us 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA, United States

    Sensory-Friendly Quiet Mornings at the Museum The Museum's sensory-friendly quiet hours are held every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. This time is dedicated to creating a calmer, quieter museum experience. We remain open to the public during this time, and all are welcome to visit the Museum. During this time, specific exhibit features ...

  • Sun 1
    Setsubun

    Setsubun

    February 1 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum 2215 Pan American Road East, San Diego, CA, United States

    Come join us on Setsubun where we banish the evil and welcome Spring with good fortune.  This event will take place inside the garden’s gates. We invite guests to make special oni masks, as well as participate in the Mamemaki, or bean tossing event. Special Masu cups filled with Roasted Soybeans for the event will ...

    $14.00 – $16.00
  • Sat 7

    Attune to Venus: Astrology, Art, Sound, and Crystal Medicine

    February 7 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    WorldBeat Center 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA, United States

    Join Lisette and Najah for an immersive evening of embodied astrology at the WorldBeat Cultural Center. Through a blend of experiential art, sound healing, and crystal medicine, this workshop is designed to attune you to the energy of Venus—the planet of beauty, love, connection, and abundance. This experience supports participants in deepening their connection to ...

    $55.00 – $99.00
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