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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
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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;VALUE=DATE:20270130
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:20270201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270201T170000
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-2/2027-02-01/
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:20270203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270203T210000
DTSTAMP: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-4-2-2/2027-02-03/
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:20270214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270214T120000
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/2027-02-14/
LOCATION:Fleet Science Center\, 1875 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270216T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270216T140000
DTSTAMP:20261005T143840Z
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SUMMARY:Cut\, Paste\, Skate
DESCRIPTION:Skate culture has always lived on the fringe\, documented by hand through cut-and-paste zines long before the digital age. Join artists from Burn All Books inside the Skate Craft exhibition for a hands-on\, drop-in\, free zine-making during Mingei’s Free Tuesday. Drop in to learn the roots of self-publishing\, experiment with DIY layouts\, and create your own mini-zine to take home. \nBurn All Books is a San Diego–based print shop and creative collective known for its passion for Risograph printing\, self-publishing\, and independent artist promotion. Through workshops\, community projects\, and custom print runs\, they empower local makers and subcultures to share their work through the tactile art of DIY zines and paper goods. \nNo need to RSVP. Drop by anytime between 11am-2pm. \nImage credit: Tiffany Morgan\, Nicole Young\, and Lori Damiano\, Villa Villa Cola Zines\, No. 2-6\, c. 1997-2000\, U.S.A.\, Paper. 8 ½ x 6 in. [each]. Collection of Tiffany Morgan and Nicole Young\, EX036-032-008 – 012.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/cut-paste-skate/2027-02-16/
LOCATION:Mingei International Museum\, 1439 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270315
DTSTAMP:20261102T134126Z
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SUMMARY:Jake
DESCRIPTION:After Jake dies\, his girlfriend posts online tributes to his memory. Meanwhile\, Jake’s sister Rebecca is left with grief and questions about a brother she thought she knew. In this fast-paced world premiere\, the bond between two women connected by grief becomes an edge-of-your-seat tale about legacy\, loss\, and the unsettling power of social media. \nSingle tickets go on sale Friday\, January 15\, 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/jake/
LOCATION:The Old Globe\, 363 Old Globe Way\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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