Check out the calendar for the most up-to-date park event information. From exhibitions and performances to parkwide and special events, the calendar has it all. Remember to check back often as new and exciting things are always being planned!
They call it the perfect city. With surf, sand, and superb weather, millions of visitors flock to San Diego every year. This oasis at the crossroads of desert and sea is a natural marvel and boasts the highest diversity of plants and animals of any other county in the contiguous U.S. For millennia, the relentless ...
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 ...
Inspired by her long history of depiction on textiles, these works explore the Virgin of Guadalupe’s endurance as an iconic cultural symbol fashioned through creative expression. Fashioning an Icon: Virgin of Guadalupe Imagery in Textile Design celebrates her representation on clothing and adornment. Objects range from traditional garments created by over 70 artists from Mexico, to ...
A juried exhibition of local high school student work What makes an icon? Drawing inspiration from concurrent exhibition Fashioning an Icon: Virgin of Guadalupe Imagery in Textile Design, high school students are invited to create work exploring the visual themes of what makes a figure an icon. Students will select a personally meaningful iconic figure to ...
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 ...
Ledger drawings, as they have come to be known, represent an adaptation of materials, styles, and images to continue telling stories and recording history. The mid-to-late 1800s was a period of armed and violent Anglo expansion into Native American territories in the Southern Plains of the United States. In 1875, a group of 73 Native ...
"Layered Narratives: Quilted Stories of Gender and Race at the 1876 Centennial" explores gender and racial politics at the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition through the medium of centennial quilts from Mingei’s permanent collection. The centennial celebrated the 100-year independence of the United States from Great Britain and featured various installations—ranging from foreign exhibitions to art galleries ...
Step into the ring and immerse yourself in the dazzling, dramatic, and deeply rooted world of Mexican lucha libre. Sangre, Sudor y Mito (“Blood, Sweat, and Myth”) is a bold and immersive exhibition that celebrates the powerful legacy, cultural symbolism, and larger-than-life spectacle of lucha libre—Mexico’s legendary professional wrestling tradition.
Inspired by her long history of depiction on textiles, these works explore the Virgin of Guadalupe’s endurance as an iconic cultural symbol fashioned through creative expression. Fashioning an Icon: Virgin of Guadalupe Imagery in Textile Design celebrates her representation on clothing and adornment. Objects range from traditional garments created by over 70 artists from Mexico, to ...
A juried exhibition of local high school student work What makes an icon? Drawing inspiration from concurrent exhibition Fashioning an Icon: Virgin of Guadalupe Imagery in Textile Design, high school students were invited to create work exploring the visual themes of what makes a figure an icon. Students selected a personally meaningful iconic figure to explore ...
Located on Mingei’s free Entry Level, Tuck and Roll: The Art of Armadillos showcases over 80 armadillo figures from Mingei’s permanent collection! Featuring works made by artisans across the Americas, this playful installation emphasizes the joy of making things by hand and how these extraordinary creatures have delighted people’s imagination.
You are invited to learn first-hand how the smallest, slowest, and weakest members of nature can not only survive, but thrive in the wild in Survival of the Slowest, a new exhibit at the Fleet. Exhibit highlights: 19 habitats with animals such as frogs, hedgehogs, snakes, and more! Up to three daily interactive presentations led ...
In Japan, lacquer—derived from the sap of the lacquer tree—has been used for over 10,000 years as a natural adhesive and protective coating. Its remarkable durability, which resists both acids and alkalis, has enabled ancient lacquered artifacts to survive to this day. Across Asia, where lacquer trees naturally grow, this unique material has long been ...
View Full Schedule Here: Twilight 2025 Program Final June 17th American Flyboys Band 18th Hillcrest Wind Ensemble 19th Full Strength 24th Marine Band San Diego 25th* 8 Track Highway 26th Lady J and the Soulful Knights July 1st Mariachi Continental de San Diego 2nd The Tradesman 3rd The Stoney B Blues Band 8th* Kearny Mesa ...
Soar with The Blue Angels in a brand-new documentary featuring never-before-seen footage that chronicles a year with the Navy’s elite Flight Demonstration Squadron—from selection through the challenging training and demanding show season—showcasing the extraordinary teamwork, passion, and pride that fuels America’s best, the Blue Angels.
Blue Whales: Return of the Giants takes you on a journey of a lifetime to explore the world of the magnificent blue whale, a species rebounding from the brink of extinction. Blue whales are the largest animals ever to have lived—bigger than any dinosaur—yet we know surprisingly little about them. Blue Whales will transform our understanding of these ...
The sixth featured artist in the Timken Museum of Art’s ongoing Summer Artist-in-Residence Program is Marisol Rendón. Rendón was born in Manizales, Colombia but is well known to San Diego’s arts community through her many public artworks and service as a popular professor at Southwestern College. In 2024, she was a recipient of the San ...
Hope is not lost—it's just the beginning. March 14, 2025 through September 1, 2025 Witness the incredible ways people are working to heal our planet in Jane Goodall: Reasons for Hope. From the return of the Northern bald ibis over the Alps to the Blackfeet Nation’s reintroduction of the American bison, this inspiring film highlights real-life conservation ...
Meet the mightiest families in the Animal Kingdom. Soar through the skies, journey across frozen forests, experience the scorching African sun, and dive deep into our oceans to meet the mightiest families in the animal kingdom. Animal Kingdom is a beautiful adventure into what makes our natural world so amazing. Viewers will meet various animal characters: ...
Berlin-based artist Mirae kh RHEE, born in Seoul and raised in the United States after her adoption, traces her personal journey through traditional Korean objects, ancient myths, and the glittering constellations once used to chart a course through the unknown. The immersive installation presented here explores the search for belonging within the vast universe. In Seven ...
Noises Off is a brilliant and uproarious backstage comedy that pulls back the curtain on a theatre company struggling to keep its production from falling apart. Forgotten lines, misplaced props, and romantic entanglements lead to total chaos with doors slamming and sardines flying, in a whirlwind of slapstick hilarity. As the actors’ onstage and offstage worlds ...
Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the high school dance on the straight and narrow—but when one student ...
San Diego County Art Mart Association features artists in oil, acrylic and watercolor, photography and jewelry design, stained glass and ceramics along with a veriety of other unusual and distinctive art forms. We are an artist club organized as a nonprofit, 501(c)3, corporation. Artists show their own work, so you are assured of the opportunity ...
Merriment and mayhem come to life in Shakespeare’s uproarious comedy, last produced at The Old Globe in 2015. Immediately after arriving in a new town, a young man and his sidekick are mistaken for their own long-lost twins, and everyone’s lives are turned upside down as mistaken identities, confused lovers, and all kinds of shenanigans ...
Motorcycles in the Park. Come show off your ride or check them out. Free Coffee and Donuts while supplies last. The Museum will open at 8am with a discounted admission price of $10 before 10 am. Sponsored by Law Tigers. This event occurs on the 4th Sunday of the month. Visit Events at the Museum ...
Enjoy sensory-friendly quiet hours at the Museum of Us on Sunday mornings from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Museum remains open to the public during this time, and all are welcome to visit the Museum. During this time, specific exhibit features in the main Museum building are turned off to minimize audio and visual ...
Since its founding in 2005, tokidoki has become a worldwide phenomenon, captivating fans with its vibrant characters, fashion-forward collaborations, and a universe where sweetness meets rebellion. Journey through the evolution of tokidoki—from rare collectibles and original fine art, to large-scale statues. tokidoki is recognized internationally for its eye-popping aesthetic and criminally cute characters. “When I ...
Join us for the Timken's Art + Design Workshop: Block Printing. Set within the Museum's intimate Central Gallery and led by San Diego artist Nina Lubarksy, students will learn the ancient art form of block printing, a practice of celebrating imperfection and finding new perspective and discovery. Over the course of two hours, Nina will ...
37th San Diego International Summer Organ Festival 2025 Raúl Prieto Ramírez, Artistic Director & San Diego Civic Organist EVERY MONDAY NIGHT JULY 7 TO SEPTEMBER 1 AT 7:30PM NO ADMISSION CHARGE FOR ATTENDANCE FIRST CLASS INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS 90 MINUTE CONCERTS/NO INTERMISSION
Mark Smith is an artist with his own view on the world, a tremendous sense of his materials and craft. His distorted translation is applied to a typical architectural structure and brings a unique twist that abstracts it into its own perspective. Whatever he chooses as subject matter will be brought to a unique life. ...
Enjoy a dynamic evening at The San Diego Museum of Art with a full suite of interactive activities, captivating performances, delicious food, refreshing beverages, and other enchantments celebrating the opening of special exhibition Eduardo Chillida: Convergence. This special Art Party celebrates the Basque region of Spain as well as other facets of Spanish culture and opens Eduardo ...
Join an immersive IMAX adventure to experience the life-saving superpowers and extraordinary bravery of some of the world's most amazing dogs. No stranger to superheroes himself, Chris Evans narrates this inspiring true story about remarkable (or is that "reBARKable?") dogs who save lives. HALO—An adorable rookie training to join one of the most elite disaster ...
The best weekends start in Balboa Park. Every Friday, admission is half-price after 5 PM. Visitors can explore all five floors, then hit the roof to mingle with other nature lovers and enjoy a spectacular sunset view, a TGIF cocktail, and small bites from Wolf in the Woods.
Incredible Carnivorous Plant Show – Some of the biggest, showiest, and hungriest carnivorous plants will be on display as never before seen in Southern California. Gaze upon the multiple textures and colors and make sure to bring your camera to capture the experience. See which plants catch the expert judges’ eyes and take home the ...
The Balboa Park 8 Miler is entering its 71st year of competition. Started by San Diego Track Club in 1955 it is now one of the oldest races in the united states. To keep the history of the legendary course only 2,000 participants are permitted entry each year! Join Today to be part of San ...
Enjoy sensory-friendly quiet hours at the Museum of Us on Sunday mornings from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Museum remains open to the public during this time, and all are welcome to visit the Museum. During this time, specific exhibit features in the main Museum building are turned off to minimize audio and visual ...
For four decades, millions of readers have grown up alongside Luann, sharing her awkward moments, relationship dramas, and identity crises. Created by Greg Evans (inspired by watching his five-year-old daughter Karen strutting in her mother’s heels and makeup), Luann became more than just a comic strip—it became a daily companion for anyone who ever felt uncertain about ...
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 ...
Engage with local scientists as they discuss their latest research and discoveries in a friendly, inviting environment. These lectures address hot topics on the first Monday of every month, in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater. Stay for a special noon documentary showing. The Sharp Minds lecture is free with general admission or a Senior Monday ...
Based in Australia and narrated by Russell Crowe, Turtle Odyssey explores the unique lifecycle of an Australian green sea turtle named Bunji and her incredible journey across the open ocean. Follow Bunji from a hatchling into adulthood as she swims thousands of miles, meets incredible creatures and has some really wild encounters. She will eventually migrate, with ...
37th San Diego International Summer Organ Festival 2025 Raúl Prieto Ramírez, Artistic Director & San Diego Civic Organist EVERY MONDAY NIGHT JULY 7 TO SEPTEMBER 1 AT 7:30PM NO ADMISSION CHARGE FOR ATTENDANCE FIRST CLASS INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS 90 MINUTE CONCERTS/NO INTERMISSION
The San Diego People of Color Quilt Guild, founded in February 1997, preserves the tradition of quilting as an art form and a means of storytelling and historical documentation. Since 1998, they have hosted annual quilt shows in February to honor Black History Month, and in 2022, they launched a Juneteenth show to further share cultural history through textile ...
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 ...
Enjoy the custom of Toro Nagashi by floating a lantern to honor those who have passed. In addition to the merchant booths, the festival includes a wide variety of performances in the Inamori Pavilion. Food vendors will be serving in the lower garden and a beer and sake garden will be hosted in the lower ...
The best weekends start in Balboa Park. Every Friday, admission is half-price after 5 PM. Visitors can explore all five floors, then hit the roof to mingle with other nature lovers and enjoy a spectacular sunset view, a TGIF cocktail, and small bites from Wolf in the Woods.
Inspired by the varied stitching techniques featured in Fashioning An Icon: Virgin of Guadalupe Imagery in Textile Design, join us for our monthly stitching self-guided workshop held at the George Nakashima table in Mingei's Founders Gallery. All skill levels are welcome! August’s project will be Mixe-inspired stitching. Embroidery from the Ayuukjä’äy or Mixe community reflects key ...
During extended hours on Friday evenings, enjoy $5 admission to Mingei's Exhibitions Level! From 5-8 pm, explore folk art, craft, and design on view, enjoy a drink or meal with ARTIFACT at Mingei, and browse Shop Mingei for hand-crafted goods. Bring a date, a friend, or enjoy peaceful solitude at Mingei! Exhibitions on view: Fashioning an Icon: Virgin ...
Deceived, based on the classic play Gaslight, is a psychological thriller that will enthrall Globe audiences, as did 2022’s smash hit Dial M for Murder. Bella Manningham’s new husband seems the doting partner, but when she sees the gaslights dim and he claims they have not, she begins to suspect the strange occurrences aren’t just in her ...
San Diego County Art Mart Association features artists in oil, acrylic and watercolor, photography and jewelry design, stained glass and ceramics along with a veriety of other unusual and distinctive art forms. We are an artist club organized as a nonprofit, 501(c)3, corporation. Artists show their own work, so you are assured of the opportunity ...
San Diego County Art Mart Association features artists in oil, acrylic and watercolor, photography and jewelry design, stained glass and ceramics along with a veriety of other unusual and distinctive art forms. We are an artist club organized as a nonprofit, 501(c)3, corporation. Artists show their own work, so you are assured of the opportunity ...
Enjoy the custom of Toro Nagashi by floating a lantern to honor those who have passed. In addition to the merchant booths, the festival includes a wide variety of performances in the Inamori Pavilion. Food vendors will be serving in the lower garden and a beer and sake garden will be hosted in the lower ...
Science fiction is more than just entertainment—the powerful stories in Star Trek and Doctor Who show us how humans can connect across differences for the benefit of all living things. Our panel of experts will compare how each series imagines everything from the future of humanity to the directive to explore time and space without ...
Enjoy sensory-friendly quiet hours at the Museum of Us on Sunday mornings from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Museum remains open to the public during this time, and all are welcome to visit the Museum. During this time, specific exhibit features in the main Museum building are turned off to minimize audio and visual ...
37th San Diego International Summer Organ Festival 2025 Raúl Prieto Ramírez, Artistic Director & San Diego Civic Organist EVERY MONDAY NIGHT JULY 7 TO SEPTEMBER 1 AT 7:30PM NO ADMISSION CHARGE FOR ATTENDANCE FIRST CLASS INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS 90 MINUTE CONCERTS/NO INTERMISSION
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 ...
A showcase of five contemporary San Diego artists with diverse styles connected through captivating visions. Unfolding Perspectives is a collective exhibition showcasing the unique visions of five celebrated San Diego artists. Together, these extraordinary artists invite viewers on a journey of artistic exploration, where diverse perspectives converge and unfold before the eyes, revealing richness and ...
The San Diego Museum of Art is now offering free general admission and arts programming to all visitors on the second Thursday of every month. Check the Museum event calendar for Access for All programming details.
Join us for a celebratory morning as we welcome Meher McArthur for the launch of her new book, A Japanese Art Journey: A Curator's Memoir of Paper Dolls, Woodblock Prints and Polka Dot Pumpkins, published by Tuttle Books. A longtime curator, author, and advocate for Asian art, Meher has a special connection to Mingei through her ...
Join Museum educators in using iPads and Adobe Express to create surreal digital collages. Learn about the process of removing the background of a photo to create a transparent PNG cutout. Layer images, texture, collage, and PNGs to build imaginative artworks. Finished collages are printed onsite and saved digitally for participants to keep. Please join us! No ...
Learn the fine art of paper manipulation in this Art + Design Workhsop: Shadowbox Art, held in the Timken's intimate Central Gallery. Led by California-based book artist Kit Davey, participants will learn the techniques to create unusual three-dimensional house-shaped treasures. Beginners and seasoned artists are invited to explore this unique art form through designing windows ...
The best weekends start in Balboa Park. Every Friday, admission is half-price after 5 PM. Visitors can explore all five floors, then hit the roof to mingle with other nature lovers and enjoy a spectacular sunset view, a TGIF cocktail, and small bites from Wolf in the Woods.
During extended hours on Friday evenings, enjoy $5 admission to Mingei's Exhibitions Level! From 5-8 pm, explore folk art, craft, and design on view, enjoy a drink or meal with ARTIFACT at Mingei, and browse Shop Mingei for hand-crafted goods. Bring a date, a friend, or enjoy peaceful solitude at Mingei! Exhibitions on view: Fashioning an Icon: Virgin ...
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 ...
Discover Balboa Park’s rich history through a walking tour celebrating influential women, including Kate Sessions, the Mother of Balboa Park. Tour will begin at 10am from the Bea Evenson Fountain on the east end of the Park. This FREE tour series is brought to you by the San Diego History Center, Women’s Museum of California ...
On August 16th, 2025, the House of Chamorros invites you to join us at Balboa Park for the Håfa Adai Festival, a vibrant celebration of Chamorro heritage and traditions. Hosted annually, the Håfa Adai Festival brings people together to honor and preserve the rich culture of the Chamorro community. This year’s event promises an unforgettable day filled ...
San Diego Civic Youth Ballet presents the 17th Annual Fairy Tales in the Park at the Casa del Prado Theater in Balboa Park on August 16th & 17th. A whimsical, interactive dance experience for families and audiences of all ages, this beloved tradition is directed by SDCYB Artistic Director Danika Pramik-Holdaway and narrated by a professional storyteller. Fairy Tales ...
Join us at the Zoro Garden Theatre Festival for a celebration of the performing arts! With a wide range of performance disciplines, including singers, dancers, musicians, and buskers!
Join us at WorldBeat Center for a powerful and uplifting Marcus Garvey Day Celebration honoring the life, legacy, and vision of one of the greatest Pan-African leaders of the 20th century. This year, we are proud to present a live concert with legendary reggae icons, The Wailing Souls, bringing roots, rhythm, and revolutionary spirit to Balboa Park. Celebrate ...
Join us for the 48th annual America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K! San Diego’s most scenic half marathon - run from the Cabrillo National Monument atop the tip of Point Loma, along San Diego Bay, Harbor Island, Embarcadero, past the Star of India, through downtown San Diego to a rousing finish in historic Balboa ...
Enjoy sensory-friendly quiet hours at the Museum of Us on Sunday mornings from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Museum remains open to the public during this time, and all are welcome to visit the Museum. During this time, specific exhibit features in the main Museum building are turned off to minimize audio and visual ...
Our annual Lawn Program is held every year on the 3rd Sunday of August. At this event, the House of Panama sells food and shares the history of Panama and Panama's connection to Balboa Park. We also invite different Panamanian dance groups to entertain visitors for a full hour
Join us on August 17th to create one-of-a-kind plug-in night lights with multidisciplinary artist Logan Bonner. Logan works primarily in sculpture, using textiles and found materials to craft playful objects that explore masculine and feminine forms. In this workshop, you’ll make your own plug-in night light using textile scraps and sculpting wire, discovering the relationship ...
San Diego Civic Youth Ballet presents the 17th Annual Fairy Tales in the Park at the Casa del Prado Theater in Balboa Park on August 16th & 17th. A whimsical, interactive dance experience for families and audiences of all ages, this beloved tradition is directed by SDCYB Artistic Director Danika Pramik-Holdaway and narrated by a professional storyteller. Fairy Tales ...
Join us at the Zoro Garden Theatre Festival for a celebration of the performing arts! With a wide range of performance disciplines, including singers, dancers, musicians, and buskers!
37th San Diego International Summer Organ Festival 2025 Raúl Prieto Ramírez, Artistic Director & San Diego Civic Organist EVERY MONDAY NIGHT JULY 7 TO SEPTEMBER 1 AT 7:30PM NO ADMISSION CHARGE FOR ATTENDANCE FIRST CLASS INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS 90 MINUTE CONCERTS/NO INTERMISSION
Enjoy a dinner inspired by the cuisine of Guatemala, curated by Culinary Director Tim Kolanko, Chef Wesley Johnson, and Chef Tony Coito! Not seeing a reservation time? Email ARTIFACT at Mingei at contact@urbankitchengroup.com.
Have a research question or topic that you would like to explore in the History Center’s Research Archives? Join us Friday, August 22 from 9 am-noon. Member Research Days are generally available once a month. To register, use the “When would you like to visit us?” calendar to find the date you are interested in ...
The best weekends start in Balboa Park. Every Friday, admission is half-price after 5 PM. Visitors can explore all five floors, then hit the roof to mingle with other nature lovers and enjoy a spectacular sunset view, a TGIF cocktail, and small bites from Wolf in the Woods.
During extended hours on Friday evenings, enjoy $5 admission to Mingei's Exhibitions Level! From 5-8 pm, explore folk art, craft, and design on view, enjoy a drink or meal with ARTIFACT at Mingei, and browse Shop Mingei for hand-crafted goods. Bring a date, a friend, or enjoy peaceful solitude at Mingei! Exhibitions on view: Fashioning an Icon: Virgin ...
Enjoy an evening at Comic-Con Museum with other puzzle enthusiasts. Whether you prefer to peacefully assemble a new-to-you jigsaw you get in a puzzle swap, try your hand at a competitive puzzle race, or just cheer on puzzle people, there’s a seat at the table for you! There will be puzzling fun for all ages! ...
San Diego County Art Mart Association features artists in oil, acrylic and watercolor, photography and jewelry design, stained glass and ceramics along with a veriety of other unusual and distinctive art forms. We are an artist club organized as a nonprofit, 501(c)3, corporation. Artists show their own work, so you are assured of the opportunity ...
Welcome to SAMAFEST 2025- 38th Philippine Cultural Arts Festival! Join us for 2 days filled with vibrant performances, handicraft, delicious food, and rich cultural experiences. This in-person event will be held at the Presidents Way Lawn, where you can immerse yourself in the beauty of Philippine arts and traditions. From traditional dances to live music, ...
Join the Women’s Museum of California and the San Diego History Center for free family-friendly activities to commemorate Women’s Equality Day! Women’s Equality Day is a national day that celebrates the importance of the women’s suffrage movement and the work to secure and expand equal voting rights today. Learn about the San Diego women who ...
Motorcycles in the Park. Come show off your ride or check them out. Free Coffee and Donuts while supplies last. The Museum will open at 8am with a discounted admission price of $10 before 10 am. Sponsored by Law Tigers. This event occurs on the 4th Sunday of the month. Visit Events at the Museum ...
Enjoy sensory-friendly quiet hours at the Museum of Us on Sunday mornings from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Museum remains open to the public during this time, and all are welcome to visit the Museum. During this time, specific exhibit features in the main Museum building are turned off to minimize audio and visual ...
This event takes place every year on August 20, or the Sunday that is closest to that date. This day is significant because it is in memory of the first King of Hungary, King Stephen I (St. Stephen). The entertainment is usually provided by the “Karpatok Folkdance Ensemble” from Los Angeles and Joann and Joe ...
Welcome to SAMAFEST 2025- 38th Philippine Cultural Arts Festival! Join us for 2 days filled with vibrant performances, handicraft, delicious food, and rich cultural experiences. This in-person event will be held at the Presidents Way Lawn, where you can immerse yourself in the beauty of Philippine arts and traditions. From traditional dances to live music, ...
As part of our Community Mondays series, TILTshift Dance and bkSOUL present the Asian American Dance Festival 2025 (AADF2025)—San Diego's first dance festival dedicated to celebrating AAPI artists. In addition to live performance showcases held throughout the multi-day, multi-venue event, they’ll host a special Dance Film Screening. Submissions came from around the world, with a ...
37th San Diego International Summer Organ Festival 2025 Raúl Prieto Ramírez, Artistic Director & San Diego Civic Organist EVERY MONDAY NIGHT JULY 7 TO SEPTEMBER 1 AT 7:30PM NO ADMISSION CHARGE FOR ATTENDANCE FIRST CLASS INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS 90 MINUTE CONCERTS/NO INTERMISSION
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 ...
The interaction of decoration, beautification, deterioration, and messaging through my mind's eye. Puzzling pieces together from a three-dimensional world and forming photographs in two dimensions is a constant stimulation. I’m involved in recording the state of the urban landscape.
Join us for the AgeWell Services Senior Prom, A formal attire event for all ages. Learn the Foxtrot & West Coast Swing then dance the day away. Lunch is provided. Live music by Blue Zone & DJ Rafael.
Over the years, Mexicanos and Chicane/a/os have been preoccupied with questions of identity in relation to its fluid and multidimensional nature. Through the power of Chicana and Chicano Art, The Many Worlds and Identities of Guadalupe explores Guadalupe as an embodiment of these worlds in an attempt to better understand Chicana/o culture and identity in our contemporary ...
During extended hours on Friday evenings, enjoy $5 admission to Mingei's Exhibitions Level! From 5-8 pm, explore folk art, craft, and design on view, enjoy a drink or meal with ARTIFACT at Mingei, and browse Shop Mingei for hand-crafted goods. Bring a date, a friend, or enjoy peaceful solitude at Mingei! Exhibitions on view: Fashioning an Icon: Virgin ...
Enjoy sensory-friendly quiet hours at the Museum of Us on Sunday mornings from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Museum remains open to the public during this time, and all are welcome to visit the Museum. During this time, specific exhibit features in the main Museum building are turned off to minimize audio and visual ...
Celebrate Ukrainian culture with a day full of music, dance, and delicious traditional food! Food Court (11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.): Treat yourself to famous Ukrainian varenyky (potato & cheese), Crimean Tatar chebureky, fresh salads, hand-made cookies, watermelon, ice cream, and cotton candy! Lawn Program (1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.): Enjoy an exciting lineup of ...
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 ...
Engage with local scientists as they discuss their latest research and discoveries in a friendly, inviting environment. These lectures address hot topics on the first Monday of every month, in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater. Stay for a special noon documentary showing. The Sharp Minds lecture is free with general admission or a Senior Monday ...
37th San Diego International Summer Organ Festival 2025 Raúl Prieto Ramírez, Artistic Director & San Diego Civic Organist EVERY MONDAY NIGHT JULY 7 TO SEPTEMBER 1 AT 7:30PM NO ADMISSION CHARGE FOR ATTENDANCE FIRST CLASS INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS 90 MINUTE CONCERTS/NO INTERMISSION
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 ...
Our littlest visitors and their families are invited to explore toddler-centered folk art, craft, and design! On September 5, we’ll meet back inside the classroom and read Super Stan by Matt Robertson, a fun story about finding your own kind of superpower. After the story, we’ll make superhero capes out of felt. Mini Mingei is perfect for parents, ...
Ilse and Lloyd Ruocco’s Design Center, located in the Hillcrest neighborhood of San Diego, was a foundation for the modern design community of the 1950s, ‘60s, and ‘70s. Inside the Design Center brings to life a vignette of mid-twentieth century interior, lighting, and furniture design, featuring pieces by significant California designers, manufacturers, and craftspeople as selected by ...