In 2024, our program will take place across the San Diego Tijuana region featuring hundreds of interactive design experiences for all — from multi-disciplinary performances, to innovative art exhibitions, to thought-provoking conferences and beyond. Join us throughout 2024 to celebrate design in action across the San Diego Tijuana region!
Restorative yoga sessions are held weekly at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings at the Museum of Us. All are welcome, regardless of physical ability, age, or yoga experience. Classes are held in the Museum’s historic rotunda by yoga instructor, Lunita Velásquez. The evening classes promote relaxation and restoration by strengthening the mind-body connection with deep ...
Motorcycles in the Park Sponsored by Indian Motorcycle of San Diego. Free Coffee and Donuts while supplies last. The Museum will open at 8am with a discounted admission price of $10 before 10 am.
Join us for our annual Lawn Program at Balboa Park. Taste delicious Turkish food (kebap and baklava). Enjoy Turkish music and folk dances. Shop for beautiful Turkish jewelry and handmade crafts. Bring a friend and introduce them to our community.
Another Kind of Blue: The Sustainability of Natural Indigo Dyes by Carmen Artigas In this talk, Carmen Artigas will offer an entirely new understanding of the sustainability behind natural indigo dye, highlighting the virtues of a color that transcends trends. She will explore its origins, current production practices, and dyeing methods, as well as how ...
Inspired by the varied stitching techniques featured in BLUE GOLD, join us for our monthly stitching workshop held in the gallery. Each month, you'll engage in a unique project centered around the themes of stitching and indigo. All skill levels welcome. November's project will be darning holes. Darning holes is a traditional technique used to ...
Newly engaged couples, family, and wedding enthusiasts will have the opportunity to attend the Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum's wedding expo, happening Fall 2024. Tour the 12-acre garden and gather inspiration for your dream event. Both sides of the Inamori Pavilion will be set up as mock reception spaces. Décor including drapery, tablescapes, and a ...
Have a research question or topic that you would like to explore in the History Center’s Research Archives? Join us Wednesday, July 10 from 9 am-noon. This program is FREE for SDHC Members, and $25 for everyone else. Pre-registration required.
Cars and Coffee is where beautiful vehicles and their fabulously owners come together to show off their collection and to share in their mutual interest. Along with this, spectators usually join in for the sights and sounds. These car enthusiasts gather in the parking lot just outside the Museum for our monthly informal car meet, ...
Exploring Nature, Tradition, and Identity with Porfirio Gutiérrez Join Porfirio Gutiérrez, a Zapotec master dyer and artist based in Ventura, California, as he examines a rich history of Zapotec weaving legacy and ancestral knowledge of natural dyeing. He will discuss how the seasonal cycles of nature and availability of materials inform the complexity of transforming ...
Join master craftsman Porfirio Gutiérrez for an artist talk and maker session examining his work, Temporary Spaces, showcased in Blue Gold. Taking place within the exhibition, participants will have the opportunity to create their own needle-felted pieces using hand-dyed wool and hand-woven textiles, incorporating Gutiérrez’s felting techniques and the application of dyes to infuse movement ...
Motorcycles in the Park Sponsored by Indian Motorcycle of San Diego. Free Coffee and Donuts while supplies last. The Museum will open at 8am with a discounted admission price of $10 before 10 am.
Blue Gold Curator-led Walkthrough Join Mingei Curators Emily Hanna and Guusje Sanders for an insightful exploration of Blue Gold: The Art and Science of Indigo. During this walkthrough, the Curators will discuss the themes, historical context, craft techniques, and significance of the works within the exhibition. This event will take place on the Exhibitions Level. ...
