Through art making, Dutch artist Afra Eisma processes her own personal trauma and creates spaces for visitors to do the same. Vibrantly colored weavings and stuffed sculptures combine with handmade ceramic elements to form new worlds where aliens, insects, and humans gather. Mythological beings and dreamlike places blend with body parts to create safe spaces ...
Soar with The Blue Angels in a brand-new documentary featuring never-before-seen footage that chronicles a year with the Navy’s elite Flight Demonstration Squadron—from selection through the challenging training and demanding show season—showcasing the extraordinary teamwork, passion, and pride that fuels America’s best, the Blue Angels.
On the first Saturday in April every year in Balboa Park, the House of Scotland and the House of Scotland Pipe Band host House of Scotland Tartan Day! This is a unique event of all things Scottish with traditional food and drink, dance, music, children’s activities, clan booths, live entertainment, and so much more! Tartan Day festivities ...
2025 Race for Autism SUPERHERO Event Saturday, April 12, 2025 Celebrate April's AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH by joining us for Race for Autism SUPERHERO 5K and 1 Mile Family Walk in beautiful Balboa Park! Join the celebration! This family-friendly event attracts thousands of Superheroes from all across San Diego to promote awareness, shine a spotlight on ...
WHEN: Thursday evenings, beginning April 17 and 24, 2025, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. WHERE: Recital Hall, Balboa Park, San Diego. HOW MUCH: First night is FREE! After that, it is a $5.00 donation per night.
In this talk, Youngmin delves into the rich tradition and history of bojagi, Korean wrapping cloths, and the enduring practice of creating them. In Korean culture, bojagi are believed to wrap not only objects but also bok—good fortune or happiness. Youngmin will share her personal creative journey and pursuit of happiness, which have connected her to a broader creative ...
Experience an unforgettable evening with Qais Essar, a pioneering Afghan composer and rabab virtuoso who weaves the traditional sounds of the mountainous Hindu Kush region with contemporary global music. Qais’s music blends Afghan folk, Americana, and other sources, creating a unique soundscape that feels both timeless and boundary-pushing. Following the performance, stick around for a Q&A with Qais, ...
San Diego EarthFest is a FREE Earth Day celebration presented by Viridian Productions, featuring over 100 sustainable food, craft and service vendors as well as environmental, conservation and animal rescue groups. Enjoy a full day of entertainment with music, speakers and panel discussions plus yoga and wellness classes and activities for kids. Since the first Earth Day observation in 1970, more than ...
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, ...
The Museum blooms, the garden glows, and the plaza pops! Marvelous amusement awaits at the 10th edition of Bloom Bash, the vibrant, late-night celebration that kicks off Art Alive weekend. The 2025 edition of Bloom Bash marks ten years of philanthropy and fun. This radiant celebration that kicks off the Art Alive weekend attracts trendsetters and late-night revelers with ...
Motorcycles in the Park. Come show off your ride or check them out. Free Coffee and Donuts while supplies last. The Museum will open at 8am with a discounted admission price of $10 before 10 am. Sponsored by Law Tigers. This event occurs on the 4th Sunday of the month. Visit Events at the Museum ...
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