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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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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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SUMMARY:August Rush: A New Musical
DESCRIPTION:August Rush comes to the stage in a world premiere musical inspired by the beloved Oscar and Grammy-nominated Warner Bros. motion picture. A charismatic young Irish guitarist and a sheltered young cellist have a chance encounter one magical night above New York’s Washington Square\, but are soon torn apart — leaving in their wake an infant\, August Rush\, orphaned by circumstance. This musically gifted child runs away from his orphanage and searches New York City for his birth parents. On his journey\, he’s taken under the wing of a mysterious stranger\, Wizard\, who shelters young street musicians in an abandoned Filmore East theatre. Soon performing on the streets of New York\, August uses his remarkable musical talent to seek the parents from whom he was separated at birth. \nSingle tickets go on sale Friday\, February 12\, 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/august-rush-a-new-musical/
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:20270405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270405T170000
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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-2/2027-04-05/
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:20270407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270407T210000
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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-4-2-2/2027-04-07/
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:20270411T110000
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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/2027-04-11/
LOCATION:Fleet Science Center\, 1875 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270510
DTSTAMP:20261102T140121Z
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SUMMARY:Mother Russia
DESCRIPTION:St. Petersburg\, 1992: The Soviet Union has collapsed\, McDonald’s has arrived\, and best friends Evgeny and Dmitri are giddily making it up as they go … until Evgeny takes a surveillance job watching a former pop star with a mysterious past. When he falls for her\, things really start to get wild. Lauren Yee (Cambodian Rock Band\, The Great Leap) writes a high-energy comedy-turned-romance filled with gangsters\, espionage\, and post-Soviet chaos that The New York Times says is “as funny as it is smart.” \nSingle tickets go on sale Friday\, March 5\, 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/mother-russia/
LOCATION:The Old Globe\, 363 Old Globe Way\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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