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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
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DTSTAMP: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:20270815T170000
DTSTAMP: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
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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;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261121T100000
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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:20261209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270103T160000
DTSTAMP: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:20270101T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270101T213000
DTSTAMP:20261021T125521Z
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SUMMARY:Dune: Part Three
DESCRIPTION:Nearly two decades after Paul Atreides seized control of the Imperium\, he must face the consequences of his reign in Dune: Part Three\, the epic conclusion to Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Dennis Villenueve’s acclaimed trilogy. \nShowing on the Heikoff Giant Dome IMAX® Theater screen\, the cinematic masterpiece invites you to become part of the prophecy as old allies return\, new threats emerge\, and betrayal waits around every corner. The sweeping landscapes and visceral cinematography light up the largest IMAX® screen in San Diego\, while masterful performances from Oscar nominee Timothee Chalamet\, Zendaya\, Jason Momoa\, Oscar nominee Florence Pugh\, and Oscar winner Javier Bardem transport audiences to the desolate\, dangerous\, and ethereal world of the Imperium. \nWitness the highly anticipated conclusion\, based on the novels written by Frank Herbert\, for three weekends only in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater this December. Public tickets on sale October 23. \n\nDune: Part Three and other Hollywood IMAX® films are not valid with any membership. Doors to the theater open approximately 20 minutes prior to showtimes. No late entry will be allowed once the film has begun. \nZoned seating available. Please select desired zone at checkout. \n\nShowtimes \nDecember 17-20: 6:30 p.m. \nDecember 26-27: 6:30 p.m. \nJanuary 1-3: 6:30 p.m. \n\nFLEET MEMBERS \nMembers get early access to tickets for Hollywood IMAX® films. Member tickets available October 19. \nVoyager and Luminary members receive pre-seating access. Please show your membership card upon entry.   
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/dune-part-three/2027-01-01/
LOCATION:Fleet Science Center\, 1875 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270104T170000
DTSTAMP: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-2/2027-01-04/
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:20270106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270106T210000
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-4-2-2/2027-01-06/
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:20270108T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270108T190000
DTSTAMP:20261030T131217Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261030T131217Z
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SUMMARY:Felt Together
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the intricate bas-relief needlework and cozy scenes featured in My Bed: Enchanting Ways to Fall Asleep Around the World\, our newest Together workshop series\, Felt Together\, explores the art of needle felting. The series is led by Sophie Ancel\, a fiber artist who blends rich textures and thoughtful layering to bring imaginative landscapes to life. Through her process-driven approach to wool and textile art\, she brings a warm\, accessible perspective to the world of living craft. \nFriday\, January 8\, 2027 | 5-7pm In January\, Inspired by the many animals found in Salley Mavor’s tender art\, this workshop will show how to needle felt a little owl on lush velvet fabric\, and you will learn how to layer and shape the wool in order to get a dimensional effect. You will also use yarns to create a border around your piece with the needles. \nThe Together series at Mingei invites makers of all skill levels to come together and create in a supportive\, low-pressure environment. Past iterations—Sew Together\, Weave Together\, Dye Together\, Stitch Together\, Clay Together\, and Knot Together—explore a variety of craft techniques while emphasizing collaboration\, experimentation\, and hands-on learning. Each workshop encourages participants to connect with materials\, try new skills\, and enjoy the process of making together.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/felt-together-2/
LOCATION:Mingei International Museum\, 1439 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270109T140000
DTSTAMP:20261102T153117Z
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SUMMARY:Seijinshiki
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum\, the Coming of Age Ceremony (Japanese: “Seijin-shiki”)* is an important rite of passage for many young Japanese adults in Japan\, just turning twenty. Many attend a ceremony at their local community center\, dressed in traditional kimonos or Western suits to celebrate the new chapter in their lives. Unmarried women have the chance to wear the elaborate long-sleeved kimono called Furisode. Families and friends will take many photos together on this occasion. Students from all cultures and backgrounds are highly encouraged to participate in this event. Kimono rental service is available upon request\, and participants are welcome to wear any other formal or cultural attire.  The ceremony will include inspirational speeches\, musical and cultural performances\, and light refreshments. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: January 9th\, 2027 (Saturday) Kimono dressing begins at 10am and the ceremony starts at 1:00pm.\nLocation: Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum\, Inamori Pavilion (Lower Garden)\n*Inquiries can be e-mailed to programs@niwa.org \n\n\nParticipant Photoshoot Reservation fee (Suggested for those 18 – 22 years of age): $100 members $120 non members. $35 for each guest attending (5 guests max per Seijin). \n\n\nIncludes full access to JFGM\, photoshoot\, and refreshments at the Inamori Pavilion. Please note that kimono rentals and dressings are made separately — see below for more information. Please be sure to identify who guests are by providing all of their names in the participation registration form. \n\n\nSeijinshiki photoshoot will be conducted by Pacific Fusion Photography and includes portrait style images by the Inamori Pavilion waterfall and other scenic areas. \nWe guarantee to provide 10 minimum edited images per guest. \n– Most of cases\, we will be able to provide a lot more than 10. \n– The number can vary. For example\, those coming with family members or guests might receive more than those coming alone. \n– RAW data or failed images will not be sent to participants. \n\n\nOnce you make a payment for Seijin\, you will receive an email with a link to register your guests. 5 guests are allowed per Seijin. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nKimono Rental + Dressing or Kimono Dressing only (reserved and sold separately) \n\n\nKimono rentals and dressing are arranged separately through Yuko Niwa. After completing your registration\, please contact Yuko at yukoniwa@gmail.com . Be sure to mention the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum’s Coming of Age Ceremony when inquiring for your request. Also note that their may be time and/or inventory limitations when inquiring for a kimono rental & dressing. \n\n\nPlease have hair and makeup done prior to arrival\, as it will not be included during kimono rentals and dressings. \n\n\n\n\nCeremony Requirements \n\n\nOnce registered\, participants are required to send the visitor engagement coordinator photos as instructed in the acknowledgement email. Please send them to programs@niwa.org \n\n\nDue to space\, participants may have up to 5 guests registered. $35 per guest. The link for registration for the guests is included in the acknowledgement email when Seijin signs up. \n\n\n\n\nRefund Policy \n\n\nRefund requests made by December 20\, 2026 will incur a $15 admin fee. Refunds\, credits\, and cancellations of any kind after January 6th 2027 will not be accepted and considered a donation to JFGM. Thank you for your understanding. \n\n\n\n\nJFGm Safety Policies\nView all of JFGM’s safety policies during public hours by clicking here. Due to the nature of the space\, please be aware that the garden includes uneven terrain\, steep hills\, and narrow passageways. ADA-accessible pathways are available throughout the area\, and visitors are encouraged to consider their mobility needs when planning a visit.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/seijinshiki/
LOCATION:Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum\, 2215 Pan American Road East\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270110T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270110T120000
DTSTAMP:20261104T133158Z
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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/2027-01-10/
LOCATION:Fleet Science Center\, 1875 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270116T120000
DTSTAMP:20261005T143656Z
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SUMMARY:Create a Skate with "Professor" Paul Schmitt
DESCRIPTION:Join Mingei for a two-day workshop led by master craftsman and Skate Craft advisor Paul Schmitt. Known as “The Professor\,” Paul has spent over forty years at the absolute vanguard of skateboard engineering. Since hacking out his very first shape in 1980 and later founding PS Stix\, he has quietly dialed in the exact templates\, concaves\, and mold tech used by generations of the world’s most iconic pro skaters. \nUnder Paul’s expert\, hands-on guidance\, you will explore the deep science of skateboard design and transform a raw material into your own custom\, skateboard deck. \nSchedule \n\nSaturday\, January 16 – Explore how form follows function as Paul breaks down the physics of wheelbase\, concave\, and taper. Using a cardboard template\, you will sketch and draft your custom shape.\nBetween sessions\, Paul will take your templates to his personal workshop to expertly cut\, route\, and prepare your custom maple deck.\nSaturday\, January 23 – Head back to the Museum to pick up your custom-cut deck! You’ll use hand tools to sand your board\, then bring it to life with custom stencils\, Sharpies\, paint\, and stickers.\n\nRecommended for ages 14+.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/create-a-skate-with-professor-paul-schmitt/
LOCATION:Mingei International Museum\, 1439 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270123T140000
DTSTAMP:20261105T210423Z
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SUMMARY:Guacamole Bowl
DESCRIPTION:Join SPORTS for Exceptional Athletes at the 24th annual Law Enforcement Challenge “Guacamole Bowl” fundraiser on Saturday\, January 23\, 2027 from 10:00am until 2:00pm at the Balboa Park Club (2150 Pan American Road West\, San Diego 92101). The “Guacamole Bowl” is a premier competition designed to determine\, “Who makes the best Guacamole?”
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/guacamole-bowl/
LOCATION:Balboa Park\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270301
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SUMMARY:The Baulsters
DESCRIPTION:A respectable HOA meeting quickly erupts into a free-for-all of grudges and bad behavior when a newcomer dares to challenge “how we’ve always done things.” What begins as a simple proposal for a neighborhood stop sign soon exposes bruised egos\, hidden agendas\, and the chaos that lies beneath the curb appeal of a picture-perfect community. Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire (Kimberly Akimbo\, Rabbit Hole) and Globe favorite Steve H. Broadnax III (Topdog/Underdog\, Appropriate) team up for the West Coast premiere of the Tony Award-nominated Broadway comedy that Variety calls “brilliant and brutally funny!” \nSingle tickets go on sale Friday\, January 8\, 2027 at 1:00 p.m. For early access\, visit our subscription page for more information on the 2027 season!
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/the-baulsters/
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:20270130T190000
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SUMMARY:Skate Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a memorable night celebrating all things SKATE CRAFT while supporting this very special exhibition. \nSKATE PARTY | 7–11 PM | $285 Enjoy chef-curated food stations\, signature cocktails\, art making plus skate themed décor and fashion\, as well as admission to the After Party. TIX TO THE FULL EVENT \nAFTER PARTY | 9–11 PM | $85 Come for the dance party with DJ DAUCHÉ\, drink ticket and late-night bite. TIX TO THE AFTER PARTY
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/skate-party/
LOCATION:Mingei International Museum\, 1439 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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