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  • June 2026

  • Fri 12
    Forging a Legacy: 15 Years of Landmark Acquisitions

    Forging a Legacy: 15 Years of Landmark Acquisitions

    May 16 @ 10:00 am - September 7 @ 5:00 pm
    San Diego Museum of Art 1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    This exhibition marks the centennial of The San Diego Museum of Art, celebrating a select few of the many thousands of important works of art added to the collection in ...

    Free – $30.00
  • Fri 12
    wicker basket

    India Thompson: Looks Like Home

    May 16 @ 10:00 am - October 18 @ 5:00 pm
    Mingei International Museum 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    India Thompson reflects on ownership and emotional attachment through intricately woven reed sculptures, transforming everyday domestic objects into meditations on home in the age of renting. India Thompson: Looks Like ...

    Free – $15.00
  • Fri 12
    Person putting their head on a horse. Herd of horses runs along the bottom. Horse power is written in the corner.

    Horse Power

    May 22 - June 30
    Fleet Science Center 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    Journey across the globe in Horse Power, an epic, heartwarming story that celebrates the extraordinary bond between humans and horses and explores how these remarkable animals have shaped our history, ...

  • Fri 12
    Ocean Paradise with fish swimming in the ocean

    Ocean Paradise

    May 27 - November 19
    San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA, United States

    Uncover the secrets of paradise. May 22, 2026 through November 19, 2026 Thousands of miles from civilization lie the keys to safeguarding our planet—three untouched atolls that give us insight into human impacts on Earth. Join us on ...

  • Fri 12
    Back from the Brink with images of crabs

    Back from the Brink

    May 27 - November 19
    San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA, United States

    How do you save a species when time is working against you? May 22, 2026 through November 19, 2026 Back From the Brink tells the remarkable stories of three extraordinary animal species rescued from ...

  • Fri 12
    Shark swimming in water with Deep Sea written in the bottom corner

    Deep Sea

    May 28 - June 18 Deep Sea
    Fleet Science Center 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    Directed by San Diego resident and world-renowned underwater cinematographer Howard Hall, Deep Sea will transport audiences deep below the ocean surface to swim with some of the most exotic creatures on the ...

  • Fri 12
    Seating area outside of the Old Glove theatre. A group of visitors can be see sitting at one of the many tables.

    The Hombres

    May 30 - June 21
    The Old Globe 363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA, United States

    For Héctor and his crew of construction workers, the job site is all about grit and bravado. When their catcalling and jokes draw complaints from the yoga studio next door, ...

  • Fri 12
    Backyard Wilderness

    Backyard Wildnerness

    June 1 - June 25
    Fleet Science Center 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    Backyard Wilderness will surprise and entertain viewers with the unexpected wonders of nature that are right under our noses - in our own backyards. Spanning a seasonal year around a ...

  • Fri 12
    fish swimming. Ocean paradise written in the bottom corner

    Ocean Paradise

    June 11 - November 19
    San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA, United States

    Thousands of miles from civilization lie the keys to safeguarding our planet—three untouched atolls that give us insight into human impacts on Earth. Join us on a journey across wild tropics, pristine shores, and thriving reefs few will ever ...

  • Fri 12
    Family doing art work

    Community Art Workshop

    June 11 @ 11:00 am - June 18 @ 1:00 pm Community Art Workshop

    Great for artists of all ages. Community Art Workshops invite artists to enjoy hands-on art making experiences inspired by the thinking and creating processes of artists on view at the ...

    Free
  • Fri 12

    Nat at Night

    June 12 @ 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm Nat at Night
    San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA, United States

    On Fridays, the San Diego Natural History Museum is open until 11 PM just for you. Enjoy access to all open exhibitions and our rooftop deck for good views and great vibes. The rooftop is ...

  • Sat 13
    Man in a black tai chi suit with a green belt on the beach

    Tai Chi Ch’uan Lee Style

    June 13 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am Tai Chi Ch’uan Lee Style
    WorldBeat Center 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA, United States

    A class session consists of gentle limbering exercises that aid in coordination, balance, and the opening of various channels within the body to allow your Chi to flow freely. In ...

    $15.00 – $40.00
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