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12 events, 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 ... Free  Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover the wild beauty of Vancouver Island’s rugged coast and follow Finn, an irresistible otter pup, as he explores life in the sea. Shown on San Diego’s only IMAX® Giant Dome Theater, this documentary brings you closer ...  Deep Sky brings the awe-inspiring images captured by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JSWT) to IMAX®—a journey to the beginning of time and space, to never-before-seen cosmic landscapes, recently discovered exoplanets and planets around other stars. Follow the global mission to build and launch JWST into orbit in an attempt to answer questions that have haunted ... $19.95 – $24.95  Curated from Mingei International Museum’s Permanent Collection, this Entry Level exhibition explores the global significance of grains as a source of sustenance and an inspiration to human creativity. Grains such as corn, wheat, rice, quinoa, and oats are dietary staples around the world, their common presence forming important roles across communities and the cultures built ... Free – $15.00  To Catch a Fish presents over sixty works of craft and art that are either used in fishing or that illuminate the relationship between people and fish. Utilitarian fishing objects include hand-crafted basketry fish traps, scrapers, weights, and nets. Works with spiritual significance and symbolism include amulets, robes, images of saints, and even kites. This ... Free – $15.00  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 Home explores emotional attachment to the ordinary domestic objects in the places we call home in the age of renting. By meticulously weaving works from reed, ... Free – $15.00  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 a journey across wild tropics, pristine shores, and thriving reefs few will ever see in person. Narrated by Diane Lane and featuring music from Jack Johnson and Coldplay, Ocean Paradise explores the stories ...  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 extinction. Discover the coordinated efforts that saved a tiny fox in California’s Channel Islands, a fabled monkey in China’s Yunnan Province, and the iconic Christmas ...  Photographer, fashion illustrator, Oscar-winning costume designer, social caricaturist, and writer Cecil Beaton (1904–1980) was an extraordinary force in the twentieth-century British and American creative scenes. This is the first exhibition dedicated to Beaton’s fashion and portrait photography, which he elevated into an art form. This exhibition showcases Beaton at his most triumphant – from shaping the public ... Free – $25.00  To honor Día de los Muertos we collaborated with Sherman Heights Community Center and local artists Lidia Martinez and Francisco Soto to create an altar. Día de los Muertos Ofrenda: Honoring Athletes Presented by Sherman Heights Community Center, this year’s Día de los Muertos ofrenda draws inspiration from the vibrant floral structures found in cemeteries throughout ... $5.00 – $8.00  San Diego’s favorite haunted tradition, The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park, is back with two horrifying haunted houses in one: The unpredictable 3,500 square foot Experiment Maze and the mile-long Haunted Trail winding through the gnarled oaks of historic Marston Point. $35.00 – $50.00  Broadway director Steve H. Broadnax III returns to the Globe after last season’s thrilling Appropriate to direct an intimate new staging of Suzan-Lori Parks’s Pulitzer Prize–winning modern classic, which The New York Times hailed as the greatest American play of the past 25 years. Brothers Lincoln and Booth hustle for survival through the street con game of three-card monte. ... | ||||||
14 events, Across the heartland of North America, a wetland kingdom of connected rivers, lakes, and waterways has provided an oasis for wildlife since the retreat of the last ice age over 10,000 years ago. Today, these water highways are home to countless species. Alongside herds of bison in the Great Plains and salamanders in the smallest ...  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 Museum. Artists under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop. Please join us! No reservation is ... Free | 14 events, | 15 events, Painted Prayers: The Japanese Folk Art Tradition of Ema exhibition highlights one of Japan’s most fascinating folk painting traditions, ema – house-shaped wooden votive plaques offered as prayers in Japan’s Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples. Most ema are small and traditionally feature hand-painted imagery of deities, animals, or objects, representing wishes as general as good fortune for the coming year ... Free – $15.00 | ||||
15 events, | 16 events, 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 | 15 events, | 16 events, -  Celebrate National Fossil Day at The Nat. From 10 AM to 2 PM, our staff and volunteers will facilitate activities and displays on several levels of the Museum. Click to learn more. Head to Amazement in the Basement on the lower level to observe and maybe even take part in fossil preparation with our paleontology ... | 21 events, -  Join co-editors Océane Boulais and Theodora Mautz for a conversation about the community-led zine in situ, born at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Discover how graduate students, postdocs, and staff transform scientific experiences—from coral reef surveys and whale encounters to ice cores and lab life—into visual art, photography, poetry, and multimedia storytelling for the zine. Proceeds from the zine ... $12.00 – $20.00  Volcanoes have helped create our world. The continents, the air we breathe and even life itself have their origins in fire. These processes have created extraordinary ecosystems and wildlife habitats. The story of volcanoes is the story of the planet’s creation and the story of us. Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation, lets you witness the 2018 ... Volcanoes have helped create our world. The continents, the air we breathe and even life itself have their origins in fire. These processes have created extraordinary ecosystems and wildlife habitats. The story of volcanoes is the story of the planet’s creation and the story of us. Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation, lets you witness the 2018 ... -  Join Chefs Tim Kolanko, Wesley Remington, and Tony Coito for a multi-course meal inspired by the flavors of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, for our October ARTIFACT at Night. Not seeing a reservation time? Email ARTIFACT at Mingei at contact@urbankitchengroup.com. $89.00 -  Join Chefs Tim Kolanko, Wesley Remington, and Tony Coito for a multi-course meal inspired by the flavors of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, for our October ARTIFACT at Night. $89.00 -  Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and Día de los Muertos with a festive evening of art, drinks, and local history! Join the San Diego History Center at Mujeres Brew House, San Diego’s first Latina-owned brewery, for a fun Paint & Sip experience. Enjoy a guided painting session led by local artist Maira Meza (@artehastalamuerte6), sip on ... $30.00 – $40.00 | 18 events, -  Speakers: Ulrike Arnold, Artist; Gerard van Belle, PhD, Former Director of Science at Lowell Observatory; and Rachel Jans, PhD, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at The San Diego Museum of Art MOPA@SDMA Joan and Irwin Jacobs Theater Meteorites as Artistic Matter brings together internationally acclaimed artist Ulrike Arnold, astronomer Gerard van Belle, and the Museum’s ... $15.00 – $30.00  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 ... -  Experience the intersection of living craft, tradition, and movement. Begin the evening with a performance of Nihon Buyo—Japanese classical dance—by acclaimed dancer Ichinosuke Umekawa. Formally trained in ballet and Kabuki theater, Umekawa brings folk narratives to life through fluid grace and masterful expression. Following the performance, join Guest Curator Meher McArthur to enjoy an advance preview of Painted Prayers ... $15.00 – $25.00  Candlelight Concerts are a series of original music concerts created by Fever aimed at democratizing access to culture by allowing people all over the world to enjoy live music candlelit performances played by local musicians in various stunning locations illuminated by thousands of candles. Candlelight was initially conceived as a classical music series with concerts ... | 19 events,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 Museum. Artists under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop. Please join us! No reservation is ... Free -  Support the 100,000 San Diegans living with dementia by joining the Walk4ALZ on Saturday, October 17th! This marks our 10th year celebrating this impactful walk. All proceeds benefit Alzheimer's San Diego and will be used to support people living with dementia, their caregivers, and to fund research for a cure. Walk4ALZ is completely free to register and is a ... -  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 ...  The members celebrate the October 1918 founding of the Country of Czechoslovakia on the third Sunday in October with a Lawn Program of singing, dancing and music as well as offering Czech/Slovak food and bakery for sale to Park visitors. Free -  Discover the charm of Tohoku’s beloved Kokeshi dolls! Learn about their history, cultural significance, and connection to the region’s traditional craftsmanship. Then, get creative and design your own Kokeshi-inspired doll to take home. No artistic experience is needed—just bring your imagination and enjoy this fun, hands-on activity! Date: 10/17 Time: 1:00-2:30 Location: Education Center General ... $20.00 – $35.00 |
20 events, Cars and Coffee is where beautiful vehicles and their fabulous 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, ...  We invite you to be part of the Tianguis de la Raza. Every Third Sunday of the month (except January and February) This artisan market's mission is to create a space that connects local crafters and community members to promote an autonomous economy and community building. There are always arts and crafts, natural self-care products, ... Free -  Sensory-Friendly Quiet Mornings at the Museum The Museum's sensory-friendly quiet hours are held every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. This time is dedicated to creating a calmer, quieter museum experience. We remain open to the public during this time, and all are welcome to visit the Museum. During this time, specific exhibit features ... The members celebrate the October 1918 founding of the Country of Czechoslovakia on the third Sunday in October with a Lawn Program of singing, dancing and music as well as offering Czech/Slovak food and bakery for sale to Park visitors. Free  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 ... | 14 events,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 | 14 events, -  Join us at WorldBeat Cultural Center for a special evening with Mama C, Charlotte Hill O’Neal, as she returns to San Diego for a screening of her latest documentary, “Panther Veterans in Tanzania: The Legacy Continues. The film highlights the accomplishments and ongoing work of the United African American Community Center (UAACC) in Tanzania, founded ... Free | 14 events, -  Theme of Summit ’26: Awe & Wonder! An extraordinary experience, something that is otherwise inaccessible to us everyday, or the immediacy of a newly-found perspective on something seemingly ordinary, could shift our entrenched perspectives and paradigms. Such experiences are transformative encounters that can empower us with a better understanding of ourselves, and our interrelatedness within ... | 16 events,Volcanoes have helped create our world. The continents, the air we breathe and even life itself have their origins in fire. These processes have created extraordinary ecosystems and wildlife habitats. The story of volcanoes is the story of the planet’s creation and the story of us. Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation, lets you witness the 2018 ...  45th Annual Show of AGASC, featuring the best in art glass San Diego has to offer. Free Volcanoes have helped create our world. The continents, the air we breathe and even life itself have their origins in fire. These processes have created extraordinary ecosystems and wildlife habitats. The story of volcanoes is the story of the planet’s creation and the story of us. Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation, lets you witness the 2018 ... | 17 events, The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory, but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination including chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels and the great glass elevator, all to be revealed by Wonka's ... -  Ema (literally, "picture horse") are wooden votive plaques on which visitors to Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples have for centuries written their prayers and wishes for the _kami _or Buddhist deities to read. Though these plaques originally featured horses, they evolved to feature many different images associated with various wishes, from good fortune to health to love and ... 45th Annual Show of AGASC, featuring the best in art glass San Diego has to offer. Free  The Love of Rumi & Shams is an immersive 360° dome experience that ushers you into the mystical world of the Persian Sufi poet Rumi, featuring the voice of the most renowned living Iranian vocalist, Shahram Nazeri, performed in Rumi’s original language. | 20 events, 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 -  Grab the costumes and bring the whole family for a fun-filled Halloween morning at the Museum! Explore themed spots throughout the Museum where kids can collect candy and enjoy some festive fun surrounded by cool cars. FREE ENTRY for Kids 12 and under, and for the parents accompanying costumed children. Grab the costumes and bring ... -  Usually held the last Sunday in October, the date is selected for its nearness to Halloween which evolved from the Celtic festival of Samhain. Entertainment includes performances by the House of Scotland Pipe Band, the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, and Highland Dancers. Traditional hot foods and desserts are also Free 45th Annual Show of AGASC, featuring the best in art glass San Diego has to offer. Free -  Explore the art of multi-block printing in this intermediate-level workshop! Learn to create beautiful multilayer prints of scenic landscapes by carving and printing separate rubber blocks. You’ll also receive a brief introduction to printmaking and explore other popular techniques, including reduction and jigsaw printing. Date: October 24th Time: 2:30pm-4:00pm Location: Education Center Workshop Registration: JFGM ... $20.00 – $35.00 -  Costumes! Candy! Scavenger hunt! Saturday, October 24 Bring the whole family for the biggest movie night of the fall! On Saturday, October 24, the San Diego Air & Space Museum turns into movie night headquarters for Toy Story 5, and every kid (and grown-up kid) is invited. October is Kids Free Month, so up to ... Free |
23 events, - Sensory-Friendly Quiet Mornings at the Museum The Museum's sensory-friendly quiet hours are held every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. This time is dedicated to creating a calmer, quieter museum experience. We remain open to the public during this time, and all are welcome to visit the Museum. During this time, specific exhibit features ... 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 -  Hummingbird A flash of emerald, a blur of wings — the hummingbird is nature’s tiny miracle!In this 3-hour workshop, we will work together to capture that fleeting magic in wool. Using copper wire, natural roving and needle felting techniques, you’ll build up layers of colored wool to bring your hummingbird to life, and ready to ...  Koto, also called kin, long Japanese board zither having 13 silk strings and movable bridges. The body of the instrument is made of paulownia wood and is about 190 cm (74 inches) long. When the performer is kneeling or seated on the floor, the koto is held off the floor by two legs or a ... $55.00 – $75.00 - 45th Annual Show of AGASC, featuring the best in art glass San Diego has to offer. Free -  Join us for a special Art in the Evening program featuring Justin Willson, Curator at The Icon Museum and Study Center in Clinton, Massachusetts, as he illuminates one of the most transformative periods in Russian icon painting. Drawing upon exceptional works in the Timken collection, Willson will trace developments in style and patronage across fifteenth- ... $50.00 – $65.00 -  Join award-winning Chef Spencer Hunter of Lia’s Lumpia on October 25, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 PM at the San Diego History Center for a Kamayan feast celebrating Filipino American History Month. A San Diego native and finalist on Food Network’s Great Food Truck Race, Chef Spencer honors his Filipino grandmother’s culinary legacy while blending it with ... The Love of Rumi & Shams is an immersive 360° dome experience that ushers you into the mystical world of the Persian Sufi poet Rumi, featuring the voice of the most renowned living Iranian vocalist, Shahram Nazeri, performed in Rumi’s original language. -  Join us at the WorldBeat Cultural Center for a special Afro-Cuban Dance Workshop with Indira “Laroye” Leneman, also known as Laroye Aña, Cuban choreographer, professional dancer and instructor born and raised in Havana and now based in Los Angeles. Through movement and rhythm, Laroye will share the richness of Afro-Cuban dance and its deep connections ... $20.00 | 18 events, From sweeping curves and polished chrome to elegant details and advanced engineering, these cars capture a time when automotive design became an expression of modern luxury and progress. $15.50 – $20.00  Icons are religious images in the Greek or Russian tradition. They differ from devotional pictures in Western Christianity in several important ways. Icon painters worked in two dimensions, focusing on symbolic representations, rather than illusions of space and volume. Icon scenes are situated beyond earthly time and space, with gold representing both light and landscape. ... $15.00 – $25.00 -  Celebrate the beauty and abundance of the season with a morning of floral design at the Timken. Inspired by the rich colors, textures, and graceful compositions found in the Museum’s collection, this hands-on workshop invites participants to create an elegant autumn arrangement using a thoughtfully selected palette of seasonal flowers and foliage. Under the guidance ... $105.00 – $125.00 45th Annual Show of AGASC, featuring the best in art glass San Diego has to offer. Free 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 | 16 events,45th Annual Show of AGASC, featuring the best in art glass San Diego has to offer. Free | 17 events, - 45th Annual Show of AGASC, featuring the best in art glass San Diego has to offer. Free | 18 events,45th Annual Show of AGASC, featuring the best in art glass San Diego has to offer. Free Volcanoes have helped create our world. The continents, the air we breathe and even life itself have their origins in fire. These processes have created extraordinary ecosystems and wildlife habitats. The story of volcanoes is the story of the planet’s creation and the story of us. Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation, lets you witness the 2018 ... Volcanoes have helped create our world. The continents, the air we breathe and even life itself have their origins in fire. These processes have created extraordinary ecosystems and wildlife habitats. The story of volcanoes is the story of the planet’s creation and the story of us. Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation, lets you witness the 2018 ... | 20 events,45th Annual Show of AGASC, featuring the best in art glass San Diego has to offer. Free -  This Halloween weekend, explore the mysterious sciences of life and death. Wicked fun awaits throughout The Nat—delight in pop-up activities, hands-on science, bars on every floor, and a DJ that will make you dance the night away. Spooky bites and spirited drinks will be available for additional purchase. Leave the crowded bars behind, gather your ... $55 -  Speakers: Roxana Velázquez, Maruja Baldwin Executive Director and CEO at The San Diego Museum of Art, and Betsabeé Romero, Artist MOPA@SDMA Joan and Irwin Jacobs Theater Presented in conjunction with the Museum’s Día de los Muertos celebration, this special conversation introduces internationally acclaimed Mexican artist Betsabeé Romero. In dialogue with SDMA Executive Director and CEO Roxana ... $15.00 – $30.00 -  Presented in conjunction with the Museum’s Día de los Muertos celebration, this special conversation introduces internationally acclaimed Mexican artist Betsabeé Romero. In dialogue with SDMA Executive Director and CEO Roxana Velázquez, Romero will discuss her artistic practice, the themes of memory, migration, identity, and cultural heritage that define her work, and the inspiration behind her site-specific ... $15.00 – $30.00 -  Join legendary skate photographer J. Grant Brittain for an intimate look at 40 years of documenting Southern California skate culture. From inventing custom camera gear like his famous "pole cam" to pioneering darkroom techniques in a pre-smartphone era, Brittain’s career captures the true DIY spirit of photography and skate craft. In this special slideshow lecture ... $25.00 – $35.00 | 24 events, Presenting the original artwork featured in the beloved children’s book, My Bed: Enchanting Ways to Fall Asleep Around the World, illustrated by artist Salley Mavor, this exhibition consists of eighteen hand-embroidered, three-dimensional tableaus. Each intricately rendered scene captures the spirit of a different place and way of life, while illuminating the universal theme of children falling ... Free – $15.00  Join us for a spooky day at the museum on Saturday, October 31st & Sunday November 1! Put on your costume and celebrate the spooky season with us from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. with frighteningly fun activities for the whole family—thanks to the generous support of First 5 San Diego, our event sponsor! Halloween-themed ... 45th Annual Show of AGASC, featuring the best in art glass San Diego has to offer. Free  Double, double, toil and trouble; Fire burn and cauldron bubble Celebrate Halloween with the San Diego Shakespeare Society as actors present spine-chilling performances that connect to works of art from across the Museum’s collection. Enjoy scenes from works such as Richard III, Hamlet, Titus Andronicus, Romeo and Juliet, and Macbeth. Look for the meeting point ... Free -  Join us this Halloween for an afternoon of strange and scary tales from old Japan, told and discussed by Katie Clark. Through these stories we will encounter spirits, ghosts, monsters, and everything else that goes bump in the night! Tea will be served to calm your nerves and warm your bones as you meet some ... $5.00 -  Yokai: Unveiling Japanese Ghosts and Monsters Join us this Halloween for an afternoon of strange and scary tales from old Japan, told and discussed by Katie Clark. Through these stories we will encounter spirits, ghosts, monsters, and everything else that goes bump in the night! Tea will be served to calm your nerves and warm ... $5.00 Double, double, toil and trouble; Fire burn and cauldron bubble Celebrate Halloween with the San Diego Shakespeare Society as actors present spine-chilling performances that connect to works of art from across the Museum’s collection. Enjoy scenes from works such as Richard III, Hamlet, Titus Andronicus, Romeo and Juliet, and Macbeth. Look for the meeting point ... Free -  Batizado 2026: African Brazilian Capoeira Initiation & Celebration Join us for Batizado 2026 at the WorldBeat Cultural Arts Center—a powerful celebration of African Brazilian tradition, rhythm, and movement. The Batizado (meaning “baptism”) is a Capoeira initiation ceremony where new students are formally welcomed into the roda (circle), and returning students are honored for their growth and mastery. This year’s guest teachers and ... -  One night only You’re invited to this year’s Halloween celebration, the Yokai Masquerade, an evening of artistic wonder, and festive programming inspired by the storied spirits of Japanese folklore. Guests are encouraged to arrive in costume and to explore all that the evening has to offer. From the intimacy of after-hours exhibit viewing to the ... $45.00 – $60.00 |
