Becoming Betty Boop

Comic-Con Museum

Betty Boop has been a cultural icon for nearly 100 years. In collaboration with Fleischer Studios, this one-of-a-kind exhibit embarks on a nostalgic journey, starting with Betty’s beginnings to her rise to international popularity—and what makes her a fan favorite today. First introduced in 1930, Betty Boop was created by Max Fleischer for his “Talkartoons” ...

Free – $25.00

Border Blitz: Artistas del Cómic de Tijuana

Comic-Con Museum

Comic-Con Museum, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Mexico in San Diego and sponsored in part by Cross Border Xpress, announces the opening of “Border Blitz: Artistas del Cómic de Tijuana,” a binational exhibition and participating World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024 community initiative. The exhibit showcases the work of Charles Glaubitz, Alejandra ...

Free – $25.00

Collaboration(s)! A Journey with John Jennings

Comic-Con Museum

Jennings is a consummate collaborator; he shares ideas, inspiration, and control with an array of co-creators. Jennings has no qualms with the creative process and instead revels in the results. His work is a testimony to the power of community and an example of what can be gained when we eschew the trappings of the ...

Free – $25.00

Women In Focus

Museum of Photographic Art at San Diego Museum of Art 1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

“Although the result is obtained by chemical means, the little work it entails will greatly please ladies.” So wrote one of photography’s inventors, Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre (1787–1851), about his eponymous daguerreotype in 1839. Daguerre’s words, which associate women with idleness, are clearly misogynistic. Yet in a backhanded way, Daguerre predicted the pivotal role women would play in photography since its invention in the 1830s. Undaunted by photographic chemistry—and often neglected or derided ...

Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder: Where Science Meets Fiction

Comic-Con Museum

Attention, Whovians! Are you ready to dust off your sonic screwdrivers? Because the highly anticipated U.S. premiere of Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder: Where Science Meets Fiction opens on March 15, 2025. Step into the TARDIS and explore the Doctor’s thrilling adventures and iconic characters while discovering the real-life science behind the long-running series. Venture through eight engaging ...

Free – $30.00

Regency Girls

The Old Globe 363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA, United States

A raucous and daring new musical comedy from two-time Tony and Grammy nominee Amanda Green (Mr. Saturday Night, Hands On A Hardbody, Bring It On: The Musical), three-time Emmy-nominated composer Curtis Moore (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”), and Emmy-winning writers Jennifer Crittenden and Gabrielle Allan (“Seinfeld,” “Scrubs,” “Veep”). Elinor Benton is in a predicament: she’s pregnant, unmarried, and ...

Across the Spooniverse

Mingei International Museum 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

This exhibition presents over 100 spoons from across the globe, each a reflection of a specific cultural context–between intimate traditions of home and family, celebratory preparations of food and drink, and the spiritual gestures of giving thanks for sustenance. Around the world, spoons are essential implements that help us scoop, stir, mash, skim, cook, and ...

Easter Eggspress: Egg Quest and Story Time

San Diego Model Railroad Museum 1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

Hop into Easter with the San Diego Model Railroad Museum at the third annual Easter Eggspress & Storytime!  This ticketed before-hours event will immerse children with an egg quest around the museum, special trains running in our Toy Train Gallery, arts & crafts, story time, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. After you’ve finished ...

$20

Coffee and Conversations

Mingei International Museum 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

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 ...

Free – $15.00

Ikebana

Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum 2215 Pan American Road East, San Diego, CA, United States

Sogetsu Ikebana is a creative art that can take many forms and expressions. Sogetsu Ikebana aims to be present, to be vibrant and to be flexible. Many beautiful flowers and plants are the products of Mother Nature but, Ikebana is the product of man’s creativity and imagination in the arrangement. Each class, you will bring ...

$30.00 – $35.00

Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach

San Diego Junior Theatre at Casa del Prado Theatre 1650 El Prado #208, San Diego, CA, United States

Join young James as he embarks on a fantastical voyage inside a giant peach, accompanied by a cast of extraordinary insect friends. Through daring escapades and heartfelt moments, James discovers courage, friendship, and the true meaning of home. Featuring a lively score by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (The Greatest Showman, Dear Evan Hansen), this ...

Bloom Bash

San Diego Museum of Art 1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

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 ...

$250.00 – $350.00