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

Soundscapes of Afghanistan: Tradition Reimagined

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

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, ...

Fleet Accessibility Mornings

Fleet Science Center 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

Early access to galleries at 9 a.m. On the third Saturday of every month, we open our doors one hour before the museum opens to the public and screen a documentary with house lights on and the soundtrack volume low. And if you want to stay and enjoy the museum all day? You can! Accessibility ...

AXIS: Happy Birthday Mr. Shakespeare

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

Visitors are welcomed onto The Old Globe campus for free AXIS events, featuring fun interactive programs for the whole family. AXIS offers free cultural programs on the Globe’s Copley Plaza, led by local artists and craftspeople. The Globe’s unique physical location—and now social media platforms—are participatory art venues where they make opportunities for connectivity and ...

San Diego Earth Fest

Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn Balboa Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA, United States

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

San Diego Automotive Museum

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, ...

House of Colombia

House of Colombia

The yearly lawn program is held in July every year. The entertainment comes from a hired professional dance and ballet group, who are dancing the colorful beautiful folklore dances of Colombia, in their native costumes. A group of musicians playing instrumental music and vocal entertainment provide songs in the Colombian tradition.  Some of them are ...

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

Ikebana International April Meeting

Casa del Prado, Room 101 1800 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

Join us for our April Meeting! Our meetings are Free and Open to the Public And don't forget we have a Raffle at the end of the meeting!

Free

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

House of Finland

House of Finland

During Midsummer we celebrate our “nightless nights,” so our Lawn Program highlights the lively music and dance of Finland.