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  • January 2027

  • Wed 6
    The Sky Tonight

    The Sky Tonight

    January 6, 2027 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Fleet Science Center 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    Tour the solar system with the Fleet’s resident astronomer and connect with other skywatchers. Journey through the cosmos with us as we explore a new topic each month. The Sky Tonight: Monthly planetarium show at 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. NEW!  The Sky Tonight: Virtual Edition at 7 p.m. on ...

    $19.95 – $24.95
  • Fri 8
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    Felt Together

    January 8, 2027 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Mingei International Museum 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    Inspired by the intricate bas-relief needlework and cozy scenes featured in My Bed: Enchanting Ways to Fall Asleep Around the World, our newest Together workshop series, Felt Together, explores the art of needle felting. The series is led by Sophie Ancel, a fiber artist who blends rich textures and thoughtful layering to bring imaginative landscapes to life. Through her ...

    $45.00 – $55.00
  • Sat 9

    Seijinshiki

    January 9, 2027 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum 2215 Pan American Road East, San Diego, CA, United States

    Hosted by the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum, the Coming of Age Ceremony (Japanese: "Seijin-shiki")* is an important rite of passage for many young Japanese adults in Japan, just turning twenty. Many attend a ceremony at their local community center, dressed in traditional kimonos or Western suits to celebrate the new chapter in their lives. Unmarried ...

  • Sun 10
    The Sky Tonight

    Sky Tonight: Weekend Edition

    January 10, 2027 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Fleet Science Center 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    Monthly planetarium show at 11 a.m. on the second Sunday of each month

  • Sat 16

    Create a Skate with “Professor” Paul Schmitt

    January 16, 2027 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Mingei International Museum 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    Join Mingei for a two-day workshop led by master craftsman and Skate Craft advisor Paul Schmitt. Known as "The Professor," Paul has spent over forty years at the absolute vanguard of skateboard engineering. Since hacking out his very first shape in 1980 and later founding PS Stix, he has quietly dialed in the exact templates, ...

    $100. – $125.00
  • Sat 23

    Guacamole Bowl

    January 23, 2027 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Balboa Park San Diego, CA, United States

    Join SPORTS for Exceptional Athletes at the 24th annual Law Enforcement Challenge "Guacamole Bowl" fundraiser on Saturday, January 23, 2027 from 10:00am until 2:00pm at the Balboa Park Club (2150 Pan American Road West, San Diego 92101). The "Guacamole Bowl" is a premier competition designed to determine, "Who makes the best Guacamole?"

  • Sat 30
    Old Globe

    The Baulsters

    January 30, 2027 - February 28, 2027
    The Old Globe 363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA, United States

    A respectable HOA meeting quickly erupts into a free-for-all of grudges and bad behavior when a newcomer dares to challenge “how we’ve always done things.” What begins as a simple proposal for a neighborhood stop sign soon exposes bruised egos, hidden agendas, and the chaos that lies beneath the curb appeal of a picture-perfect community. ...

  • Sat 30
    Mingei Skate Craft

    Skate Party

    January 30, 2027 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
    Mingei International Museum 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    Join us for a memorable night celebrating all things SKATE CRAFT while supporting this very special exhibition. SKATE PARTY | 7–11 PM | $285 Enjoy chef-curated food stations, signature cocktails, art making plus skate themed décor and fashion, as well as admission to the After Party. TIX TO THE FULL EVENT AFTER PARTY | 9–11 ...

  • February 2027

  • Mon 1
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    Senior Monday

    February 1, 2027 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fleet Science Center 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    Come join us for an engaging lecture  on fascinating scientific topics, followed by an unforgettable show in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater—all for the discounted admission of $10! It's a great way to learn something new and connect with others in our community. Plus, enjoy engaging and interactive experiences that you won't want to miss. We can't wait to explore ...

    $10.00
  • Wed 3
    The Sky Tonight

    The Sky Tonight

    February 3, 2027 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Fleet Science Center 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    Tour the solar system with the Fleet’s resident astronomer and connect with other skywatchers. Journey through the cosmos with us as we explore a new topic each month. The Sky Tonight: Monthly planetarium show at 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. NEW!  The Sky Tonight: Virtual Edition at 7 p.m. on ...

    $19.95 – $24.95
  • Sun 14
    The Sky Tonight

    Sky Tonight: Weekend Edition

    February 14, 2027 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Fleet Science Center 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    Monthly planetarium show at 11 a.m. on the second Sunday of each month

  • Tue 16

    Cut, Paste, Skate

    February 16, 2027 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Cut, Paste, Skate
    Mingei International Museum 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    Skate culture has always lived on the fringe, documented by hand through cut-and-paste zines long before the digital age. Join artists from Burn All Books inside the Skate Craft exhibition for a hands-on, drop-in, free zine-making during Mingei’s Free Tuesday. Drop in to learn the roots of self-publishing, experiment with DIY layouts, and create your ...

    Free
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