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 ...
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.
Celebrate over 40 years of free concerts under stars in Balboa Park 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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
This is your night to experience the Fleet with an evening just for the 18+ crowd. Imagine having the entire place to yourselves! You can stroll through the galleries, get your creative juices flowing in Studio X, our fantastic makerspace, or check out our newest exhibition Pause|Play and have some fun in the ball pool. Plus, you can ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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