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  • November 2026

  • Sun 15
    Colorful ceramic pottery pieces displayed at the San Diego Potters Guild Fall Patio Show and Sale in Balboa Park.

    San Diego Potters Guild Fall Patio Show and Sale

    November 15 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm San Diego Potters Guild Fall Patio Show and Sale
    Spanish Village Art Center 1770 Village Pl, San Diego, CA, United States

    The San Diego Potters' Guild is a working ceramics studio and gallery at Studio 29 in Spanish Village Arts Center in the heart of Balboa Park. Find us just off Park Boulevard on Village Place, north of the Natural History Museum and south of the Zoo. Our gallery/studio is open daily from 11 am to ...

    Free
  • Sun 15
    Booths of art work

    Art Mart

    November 15 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Art Mart
    Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn Balboa Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA, United States

    SDCAMA art shows display the living art of today; you can hold it in your hands and take it into your life. Many of our artist members are full time professionals that have been plying their trade for decades, have won competitions throughout the U.S., and are world renowned. Other members only have time to ...

    Free
  • Sun 15

    Cut, Paste, Skate

    November 15 @ 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
  • Sun 15

    Wine & Masters: Beyond Champagne

    November 15 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
    Timken Museum of Art

    From the storied vineyards of Champagne to the hills of northern Italy, Catalonia, England, and California, sparkling wine takes on a distinctive character shaped by place, tradition, and technique. This lively exploration travels beyond Champagne to reveal how celebrated sparkling wines—including Prosecco, Cava, Franciacorta, Sekt, and emerging New World expressions—reflect the grapes, landscapes, and cultures ...

    $105.00 – $125.00
  • Sun 15
    Colorful cosmic scene with stars and nebulae promoting 'Trust the Universe' immersive dome experience at Balboa Park.

    Trust the Universe

    November 15 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Trust the Universe
    Fleet Science Center 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    Immerse yourself in the wisdom of Alan Watts in a unique 360-degree dome show that will expand your mind and open your heart. Let go of your worries and trust the universe as you journey through the teachings of this renowned philosopher. Following sold-out audiences across Canada, this immersive 360-degree experience will captivate your senses ...

  • Mon 16
    two people dancing

    Argentine Tango Class

    November 16 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Argentine Tango Class
    Centro Cultural de la Raza 2004 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA, United States

    All levels, all ages class taught by Eduardo Santana every Monday. There is a fee of $20 per class. If you would like to attend a class, wear shoes that allow for pivoting.

    $20.00
  • Wed 18

    Ikebana International Monthly Meeting

    November 18 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
    Casa del Prado, Room 101 1800 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    Join us for our monthly meeting!

    Free
  • Wed 18
    SDNHM entrance

    Film Screening + Talk: Why Dinosaurs?

    November 18 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA, United States

    Dinosaurs fascinate us—from museums to movies, theme parks to toys. Discover why at a special screening of Why Dinosaurs?, followed by a talk with the filmmakers. The film follows dino-obsessed teen James and his filmmaker father, Tony, on a journey around the globe, interviewing world-renowned paleontologists about the latest discoveries, digging up 150-million-year-old bones, and encountering ...

    $12.00 – $15.00
  • Wed 18

    Film Screening + Talk: Why Dinosaurs?

    November 18 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA, United States

    Dinosaurs fascinate us—from museums to movies, theme parks to toys. Discover why at a special screening of Why Dinosaurs?, followed by a talk with the filmmakers. The film follows dino-obsessed teen James and his filmmaker father, Tony, on a journey around the globe, interviewing world-renowned paleontologists about the latest discoveries, digging up 150-million-year-old bones, and ...

    $12.00 – $15.00
  • Wed 18
    Two children observe a large dinosaur skull exhibit at Balboa Park, emphasizing the prehistoric theme of the 'Why Dinosaurs?' screening event.

    Nat Talk + Screening: Why Dinosaurs?

    November 18 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA, United States

    Dinosaurs fascinate us—from museums to movies, theme parks to toys. Discover why at a special screening of Why Dinosaurs?, followed by a talk with the filmmakers. The film follows dino-obsessed teen James and his filmmaker father, Tony, on a journey around the globe, interviewing world-renowned paleontologists about the latest discoveries, digging up 150-million-year-old bones, and encountering ...

  • Thu 19
    We the Marines

    We The Marines

    November 19 We The Marines
    Fleet Science Center 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    We, The Marines takes viewers on an action-packed adventure into the unparalleled experience of becoming and serving as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps. Narrated by former marine and actor, Gene Hackman, the film honors something more than dedication and service; the film offers an unforgettable glimpse into the first-hand experiences of America’s “first ...

  • Fri 20

    Nat at Night

    November 20 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Nat at Night
    San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA, United States

    On select Fridays, the San Diego Natural History Museum is open late just for you. Enjoy access to all open exhibitions and our rooftop deck for good views and great vibes. The rooftop is open to all visitors and serves beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks, and food from Wolf in the Woods. Take a selfie with a megalodon ...

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