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SUMMARY:Deep Sky
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFollow the global mission to build and launch JWST into orbit in an attempt to answer questions that have haunted us since the beginning of time: Where did we come from? How did the universe begin? Are we alone? \nDirected by Nathaniel Kahn and narrated by Michelle Williams.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/deep-sky/
LOCATION:Fleet Science Center\, 1875 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T200148Z
CREATED:20260611T200148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T200148Z
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SUMMARY:Cecil Beaton’s Fashionable World
DESCRIPTION: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.   \nThis exhibition showcases Beaton at his most triumphant – from shaping the public image of the “Bright Young Things” (a group of exuberant and artistically inclined socialites in 1920s London) to fashion photography for Vogue and other magazines\, his vital role as photographer in World War II\, and his reinvention of royal portraiture for the modern age\, to award-winning costume and set designs for My Fair Lady on stage and screen. Via London\, Paris\, New York\, and Hollywood\, his era-defining photographs captured beauty\, glamour\, and star power in the interwar and early post-war eras. \nCecil Beaton’s Fashionable World features portraits of some of the twentieth century’s most iconic and glamorous figures\, including Marilyn Monroe\, Audrey Hepburn\, Elizabeth Taylor\, and Marlon Brando; Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret; as well as stars of the artistic and literary scenes\, Truman Capote\, Francis Bacon\, and Salvador Dalí.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/cecil-beatons-fashionable-world/
LOCATION:San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270319T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T190631Z
CREATED:20251217T145905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T190631Z
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SUMMARY:Painted Prayers: The Japanese Folk Art Tradition of Ema
DESCRIPTION: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 or as specific as the removal of warts. The objects are overflowing with color\, hope\, and humor\, including some very surprising visual puns. For centuries\, worshippers have inscribed these ema with impassioned prayers and hung them up on wooden stands outside shrine and temple halls\, hoping that the gods will read them and grant their wishes before the end of the year\, when the plaques are ritually burned. Painted Prayers: The Japanese Folk Art Tradition of Ema will present the history of this religious painting tradition\, explain the different uses of large and small ema\, and introduce the many different categories of images and the prayers associated with each of them. Curated by Japanese art historian Meher McArthur\, this will be the first museum exhibition in the United States to present such an extensive and varied display of ema\, both large and small\, ranging from the 18th century to the present day. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/painted-prayers-the-japanese-folk-art-tradition-of-ema/
LOCATION:Mingei International Museum\, 1439 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261231T170000
DTSTAMP:20261026T125650Z
CREATED:20261026T125650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T125650Z
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SUMMARY:Art Deco
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/art-deco/
LOCATION:San Diego Automotive Museum
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270815T170000
DTSTAMP:20261026T131035Z
CREATED:20261026T130908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T131035Z
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SUMMARY:Icons of Imperial Russia
DESCRIPTION: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. Icons’ physical characteristics are often designed for portability\, reflecting the needs of everyday religious practices. \nThe first Russian icons were painted in the 1100s by monks in Kyiv\, the capital of the vast realm of Kievan Rus. These works were based on earlier examples from Byzantium\, Kyiv’s main economic partner. Constantinople (modern Istanbul)\, center of the Byzantine Empire\, exerted cultural and linguistic dominance throughout the Mediterranean and across the Caspian Sea. \nArtistic practices in Kyiv were strictly regulated until the 1650s. Some later icons show traces of Western Christian styles such as shading and modeling of faces. Traditional features such as the oklad\, or sculpted metal facing\, often coexisted with such techniques. Most icons were not signed by individual artists\, as is the case with all the works on display here. \nThe exhibited works come from southwestern territories of the Russian Empire (about 1721–1917)\, mainly Ukraine\, and played an integral role in daily life. Here these icons offer an immersive and contemplative experience for all visitors.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/icons-of-imperial-russia/
LOCATION:San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261031T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270404T170000
DTSTAMP:20260713T134031Z
CREATED:20260713T134031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T134031Z
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SUMMARY:My Bed: Enchanting Ways to Fall Asleep Around the World
DESCRIPTION: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 asleep. Scenes range from children falling asleep on a houseboat in the Netherlands\, in hammocks in Brazil\, on a rooftop in Morocco\, on futons in Japan\, and on an intricate carpet in Afghanistan\, to name a few. \nMavor lives and works on Cape Cod\, in Falmouth\, Massachusetts. She was studying illustration at the Rhode Island School of Design in the 1970’s when an insightful teacher encouraged her to tap into her playful side. She discovered that working with stitching and soft sculpture allowed her ideas to come alive in new and unexpected ways. For most of her career\, she has followed this path\, creating stitched scenes in bas-relief\, much like miniature\, shallow stage sets\, with figures imposed on embellished fabric backgrounds. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/my-bed-enchanting-ways-to-fall-asleep-around-the-world/
LOCATION:Mingei International Museum\, 1439 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101
DTSTAMP:20261102T132129Z
CREATED:20261102T132129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T132129Z
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SUMMARY:Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a wonderful\, whimsical musical based upon the classic Dr. Seuss book. Back for its 29th incredible year\, the family favorite features the songs “Santa for a Day\,” “You’re a Mean One\, Mr. Grinch\,” and “Welcome\, Christmas (Fah Who Doraze)\,” the delightful carol from the popular animated version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Celebrate the holidays as the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre\, part of the Globe’s Conrad Prebys Theatre Center\, is once again transformed into the snow-covered Who-ville\, right down to the last can of Who-hash. \nRunning time: One hour and 20 minutes. There is no intermission.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/dr-seusss-how-the-grinch-stole-christmas/
LOCATION:The Old Globe\, 363 Old Globe Way\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270509T170000
DTSTAMP:20251217T150901Z
CREATED:20251217T150901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T150901Z
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SUMMARY:Skate Craft: Do-It-Yourself Design in Skateboarding
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate skateboarding’s true “Do It Yourself” ethos\, from the boards\, gear\, and ramps\, to the machines and the repurposed boards as objects of use. \n\n\n\n\nTo land a trick\, to make the make—that moment is everything. It’s the struggle between you and the skateboard\, the challenge of turning something sketchy into a clean run. Whether it’s mastering a carve\, dropping in\, or landing a trick\, the average number of attempts is 10\,000. When you finally achieve it\, that’s when it becomes a true “MAKE.” \nThis exhibition celebrates skateboarding’s true “Do It Yourself” ethos\, tracing its evolution from the early days of making decks in garages and building ramps from found lumber to the handcrafted works of art seen today. \nExperience how skateboarding nurtures creativity\, self-expression\, and joy through artisanal craftsmanship. The progression of skateboard design\, safety gear\, and skate shoes\, alongside the inventive machines that facilitated their creation\, is driven by a DIY ethos. Around the world\, artists embrace this spirit by turning old skateboards into jewelry and furniture\, demonstrating how skateboarding combines play\, design\, and sustainability in vibrant ways.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/skate-craft-do-it-yourself-design-in-skateboarding/
LOCATION:Mingei International Museum\, 1439 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261202T210000
DTSTAMP:20261104T132936Z
CREATED:20250808T194513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T132936Z
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SUMMARY:The Sky Tonight
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nThe Sky Tonight: Monthly planetarium show at 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month.\nNEW!  The Sky Tonight: Virtual Edition at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month\, via Zoom\nNEW!  The Sky Tonight: Family Edition at 11 a.m. on the second Sunday of each month\n\nPresentations begin with a look at the sky followed by a special topic presentation. \nBefore or after Wednesday shows at the Fleet\, join members of the San Diego Astronomy Association on the Prado by the Bea Evenson Fountain and be inspired by the stars in the actual night sky (weather permitting) through different telescopes.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/the-sky-tonight-4-2-2/2026-12-02/
LOCATION:Fleet Science Center\, 1875 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Things to Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T213000
DTSTAMP:20261110T143100Z
CREATED:20261110T143100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T143100Z
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SUMMARY:Camarada Mingle at Mingei
DESCRIPTION:Step away for a moment—into the night of light\, stillness\, and sound. \nAs the holiday celebrations begin\, A Starry Night invites you into an evening of music illuminated by wonder and quiet beauty. Featuring rarely heard chamber masterworks alongside timeless classics\, from Donizetti to the shimmering colors of Ravel to Ian Clarke’s Deep Blue\, each work reflects the mystery and radiance of the night sky. \nThe program culminates with the world premiere of Starry Nights\, a new commission by Oliviana Marie\, whose music captures the awe we feel when we remember to pause and look toward the heavens. Warm\, intimate\, and uplifting\, A Starry Night offers an opportunity for reflection amid the darkest days of the year.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/camarada-mingle-at-mingei/
CATEGORIES:Event,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261204T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261204T220000
DTSTAMP:20261012T122729Z
CREATED:20261007T134036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T122729Z
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SUMMARY:December Nights
DESCRIPTION:Join us on December 4 and 5 for the City of San Diego’s largest free holiday festival in beautiful Balboa Park. The family friendly event brings San Diegans together to enjoy the lights\, the sounds\, the attractions and of course\, the amazing food. \nVisit the December Nights page for a list of events at Balboa Park locations. \n 
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/december-nights/2026-12-04/
LOCATION:Balboa Park\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T123000
DTSTAMP:20260826T124203Z
CREATED:20260826T124203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T124203Z
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SUMMARY:Chanoyu Tea Ceremony Demonstrations
DESCRIPTION:Join us Monthly to experience Chanoyu through our monthly demonstrations:\nLocation: Exhibit Hall\nDate : 9/5\, 10/3\, 11/7\nTime: 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM (Each demonstration lasts about 30mins)\nTicket: JFGM Member – $10 / Non-member – $15 \nUrasenke will serve you tea and Japanese sweets. \n*Registration required\, does not include admission. To purchase admission\, please click here
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/chanoyu-tea-ceremony-demonstrations/2026-12-05/
LOCATION:Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum\, 2215 Pan American Road East\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T220000
DTSTAMP:20261012T122729Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T122729Z
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SUMMARY:December Nights
DESCRIPTION:Join us on December 4 and 5 for the City of San Diego’s largest free holiday festival in beautiful Balboa Park. The family friendly event brings San Diegans together to enjoy the lights\, the sounds\, the attractions and of course\, the amazing food. \nVisit the December Nights page for a list of events at Balboa Park locations. \n 
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/december-nights/2026-12-05/
LOCATION:Balboa Park\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261206T110000
DTSTAMP:20251107T133438Z
CREATED:20251107T133438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T133438Z
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SUMMARY:A Space for All of Us
DESCRIPTION:Sensory-Friendly Quiet Mornings at the Museum\nThe 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. \nDuring this time\, specific exhibit features in the main Museum building will be turned off to minimize audio and visual stimulation. Noise-blocking headphones are free for check-out at the main Admissions desk and the entrance to the Cannibals: Myth & Reality exhibition\, \nExhibit features in the Cannibals: Myth & Reality exhibit will remain on\, and all exhibits will be fully turned on at 11 a.m. Admission purchased during sensory-friendly quiet hours is the same as standard admission and applies to the entire day. \nPlease contact publicprograms@museumofus.org with any questions.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/a-space-for-all-of-us-2/2026-12-06/
LOCATION:Museum of Us\, 1350 El Prado\, Balboa Park\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261207T170000
DTSTAMP:20261104T140617Z
CREATED:20240913T201904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T140617Z
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SUMMARY:Senior Monday
DESCRIPTION: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 the wonders of science with you! \nClick here to see the lineup of lecture topics\, speakers and documentaries. \nTickets are available only at the ticket counter on the day of the event. Fleet Members have free access to the Sharp Minds lecture. 
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/senior-monday-2/2026-12-07/
LOCATION:Fleet Science Center\, 1875 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Things to Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260202T135306Z
CREATED:20260202T135228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T135306Z
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SUMMARY:Argentine Tango Class
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/argentine-tango-class/2026-12-07/
LOCATION:Centro Cultural de la Raza\, 2004 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261221
DTSTAMP:20261105T205213Z
CREATED:20261105T205213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T205213Z
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SUMMARY:Nutcracker
DESCRIPTION:Journey with Clara and her Nutcracker Prince through a daring battle to a shimmering world of snow and the enchanted Land of the Sweets\, where sparkling confections and the Sugar Plum Fairy bring the holiday season to life in the beloved tradition The Nutcracker.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/nutcracker/
LOCATION:San Diego Junior Theatre at Casa del Prado Theatre\, 1650 El Prado #208\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270103T160000
DTSTAMP:20261102T154750Z
CREATED:20261102T154750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T154750Z
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SUMMARY:Let There Be Light
DESCRIPTION:Winter Holiday Traditions From Around the World \nFrom December 9 through January 3\, visit the San Diego History Center to learn about and celebrate winter “festivals of light” from around the globe through make-and-take crafts — Diwali\, Hanukkah\, Bodhi Day\, Yaldā Night\, Dongzhi Festival\, Christmas\, Kwanzaa\, and Día de Los Reyes. \nAll ages welcome! Activities are free with suggested admission donation.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/let-there-be-light/
LOCATION:San Diego History Center\, 1649 El Prado\, Suite #3\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260911T122728Z
CREATED:20260911T122728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T122728Z
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SUMMARY:Akari Dreams
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the holiday sea-zen with a night of enchantment at the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum. \nOn this evening\, we invite you to experience the garden in an entirely new light. Wander the illuminated Lower Garden\, including exhibits such as the Kannon Bosatsu and the Azumaya\, as symphony harpist\, Naomi Alter\, fills the garden with music. \nCapture the moment with custom poetry and professional photos at the famous Earth Bridge\, creating the perfect keepsake from your night. Take in the full experience with Japanese-inspired drinks and hors d’oeuvres. \nWhether you’re celebrating love\, friendship\, or simply enjoying your own company\, let the gentle hum of the harp’s music lead you down akari\, or glowing\, pathways as you experience the holiday magic found throughout the garden. \nLinger in the moment. Dream of the Garden. Your date night awaits. \n*This is a 21+ event. ​All guests will be required to show a valid ID at check-in​. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\nStandard: $80/person \nJFGM Members: $70/person \nTicket Includes:\n\n\nHors D’oeuvres and 2 drink tickets (alcohol or non-alcohol) \n\n\nProfessional photo and poem keepsake \n\n\nAccess to Lower Garden Lightscape and Harpist Performance
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/akari-dreams/
LOCATION:Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum\, 2215 Pan American Road East\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T123213Z
CREATED:20260521T193425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T123213Z
UID:10071180-1796900400-1797512400@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Community Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nPlease join us! No reservation is required. All materials are provided. Free with Museum admission. \nGreat 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. Museum admission not included
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/community-art-workshop/2026-12-10/
CATEGORIES:Workshop,Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T100000
DTSTAMP:20261105T205748Z
CREATED:20261105T205748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T205748Z
UID:10072408-1797062400-1797069600@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Grinch Sensory-Friendly
DESCRIPTION:Visitors are welcomed onto our campus to attend our fun and festive AXIS events which are designed for the whole family. AXIS is a free\, outdoor\, multi-generational program that celebrates the cultural diversity of San Diego by inviting local artists and craftspeople to share their cultural traditions and heritage on the Globe’s Copley Plaza. Performances feature\, dance\, music\, workshops\, crafts and so much more.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/grinch-sensory-friendly/
LOCATION:The Old Globe\, 363 Old Globe Way\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260319T201959Z
CREATED:20260312T183938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T201959Z
UID:10070646-1797069600-1797094800@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Art Mart
DESCRIPTION: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 create when they have a spare moment in their busy lives. We all have one thing in common; our artists are visionaries\, driven to awaken within a world seldom experienced\, through the expertise of their gentile hands.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/artmart/2026-12-12/
LOCATION:Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn\, Balboa Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn Park Boulevard\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego County Art Mart Association":MAILTO:info@sdcama.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261213T110000
DTSTAMP:20251107T133438Z
CREATED:20251107T133438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T133438Z
UID:10070266-1797156000-1797159600@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:A Space for All of Us
DESCRIPTION:Sensory-Friendly Quiet Mornings at the Museum\nThe 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. \nDuring this time\, specific exhibit features in the main Museum building will be turned off to minimize audio and visual stimulation. Noise-blocking headphones are free for check-out at the main Admissions desk and the entrance to the Cannibals: Myth & Reality exhibition\, \nExhibit features in the Cannibals: Myth & Reality exhibit will remain on\, and all exhibits will be fully turned on at 11 a.m. Admission purchased during sensory-friendly quiet hours is the same as standard admission and applies to the entire day. \nPlease contact publicprograms@museumofus.org with any questions.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/a-space-for-all-of-us-2/2026-12-13/
LOCATION:Museum of Us\, 1350 El Prado\, Balboa Park\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260319T203008Z
CREATED:20260319T203008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T203008Z
UID:10070736-1797156000-1797181200@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Art Mart
DESCRIPTION: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 create when they have a spare moment in their busy lives. We all have one thing in common; our artists are visionaries\, driven to awaken within a world seldom experienced\, through the expertise of their gentile hands.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/art-mart/2026-12-13/
LOCATION:Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn\, Balboa Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn Park Boulevard\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego County Art Mart Association":MAILTO:info@sdcama.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261213T120000
DTSTAMP:20261104T133158Z
CREATED:20251016T194839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T133158Z
UID:10072377-1797159600-1797163200@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Sky Tonight: Weekend Edition
DESCRIPTION:Monthly planetarium show at 11 a.m. on the second Sunday of each month
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/sky-tonight-weekend-edition/2026-12-13/
LOCATION:Fleet Science Center\, 1875 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260720T140700Z
CREATED:20260720T140700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T140700Z
UID:10071707-1797159600-1797181200@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Community Market
DESCRIPTION:Support local makers\, artists\, and wellness practitioners at the WorldBeat Cultural Center Community Market every second Sunday of the month. Shop unique clothing\, handmade arts and crafts\, plants\, organic produce\, delicious food\, and enjoy massage services while supporting local small businesses and artisans.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/community-market/2026-12-13/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261213T130000
DTSTAMP:20261030T131812Z
CREATED:20261030T131812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261030T131812Z
UID:10072345-1797163200-1797166800@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Art Break
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Lia Halloran for a talk on Dark Skate\, her long-exposure night photographs in which she skates through the empty pools\, drainage ditches\, and concrete spaces of Los Angeles carrying a light\, leaving behind a single luminous line. Begun in the early 2000s\, the series treats the body in motion as a drawing tool and the city as a page\, capturing an experience that is at once physical\, fleeting\, and invisible to the naked eye. Halloran will discuss how skateboarding first taught her to reimagine urban terrain through motion and time\, and how those same questions of perception and scale carry through her broader practice in painting\, photography\, video\, and cyanotype\, from archival work on the overlooked women of astronomy to collaborations with astrophysicists. Across subjects as varied as flight\, crystals\, and the night sky\, Dark Skate remains a foundation for how she visualizes what cannot be seen directly. \nLia Halloran is an artist and educator whose work illuminates the overlooked contributions of women and queer people to astronomy\, aviation\, and the sciences. Working across painting\, photography\, video\, and cyanotype\, she draws on archival research and embodied experience to explore time\, space\, and identity\, moving fluidly between the scale of the body and the vastness of the cosmos. With Nobel laureate Kip Thorne\, she co-authored The Warped Side of Our Universe (Liveright/Norton\, 2023). Halloran’s work is held in major collections such as the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum\, New York\, NY\, Simons Foundation\, New York\, NY\, Harvard University\, and the Norton Museum of Art\, Caltech\, Pasadena\, CA and has been featured in The New York Times\, The New Yorker\, The Los Angeles Times\, Artforum\, Art in America\, The Boston Globe\, and ARTnews\, among many others. \nHalloran holds a B.A. in Art from UCLA and an MFA in Painting and Printmaking from Yale University. She lives and works in Los Angeles\, is represented by Luis De Jesus Los Angeles\, and is Professor of Art at Chapman University\, where she teaches painting and interdisciplinary courses that explore the intersection of art and science.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/art-break/
LOCATION:Mingei International Museum\, 1439 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261214T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260202T135306Z
CREATED:20260202T135228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T135306Z
UID:10070536-1797276600-1797282000@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Argentine Tango Class
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/argentine-tango-class/2026-12-14/
LOCATION:Centro Cultural de la Raza\, 2004 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261218T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261218T220000
DTSTAMP:20260909T185429Z
CREATED:20260909T185429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T185429Z
UID:10071772-1797613200-1797631200@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Nat at Night
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTake a selfie with a megalodon shark\, see scientists at work in our Paleo Center\, admire glittering gems\, get a close up look at spiders and snakes\, and so much more. Best of all\, get a look at our brand-new exhibition\, Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea and grab a drink in the dive bar while chatting with a scientist. On select dates\, channel your inner artist with Sketchparty\, get competitive during trivia\, or unwind while listening to the rooftop DJ. \nHungry for more? The Craft Taco\, located inside the Atrium\, is a vibrant taco restaurant offering a delectable fusion of flavors and artisanal creations. They offer made-to-order tacos featuring signature blue corn tortillas\, delectable burritos and bowls\, and a variety of drinks and coffees. \nAdmission is half-price after 5 PM\, and parking is free after 6 PM. You can buy your tickets online in advance or buy them at the door the night of. As always\, members of The Nat and Explorer pass holders enjoy free general admission.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/nat-at-night/2026-12-18/
LOCATION:San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat)\, 1788 El Prado\, Balboa Park\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Things to Do,Event,Kid Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261219T100000
DTSTAMP:20260505T125439Z
CREATED:20241202T192929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T125439Z
UID:10070167-1797670800-1797674400@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Fleet Accessibility Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Early access to galleries at 9 a.m. \nOn 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! \nAccessibility Morning features a special film screening of a documentary at 10 a.m. with house lights on and the soundtrack volume low. \nThe Fleet Science Center strives to be an inclusive place where people of all needs and abilities are welcome and respectfully accommodated every day. Science is for everyone. \nAdmission is free for one visitor and an accompanying guest. Regular admission rates apply for additional visitors. \nNoise-canceling headsets are available for use during your visit to the Fleet Science Center. Please inquire at the ticket counter or at the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater. For more information regarding accessibility at the Fleet Science Center\, please visit our Accessibility page.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/fleet-accessibility-mornings-2/2026-12-19/
LOCATION:Fleet Science Center\, 1875 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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