Check out the calendar for the most up-to-date park event information. From exhibitions and performances to parkwide and special events, the calendar has it all. Remember to check back often as new and exciting things are always being planned!
Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn Balboa Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA, United States
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 ...
Mingei International Museum 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States
Salley Mavor will talk about her long career creating imaginative miniature worlds with three-dimensional embroidery. Her presentation will explore a wide range of artistic endeavors, including children’s book illustration, stand-alone artwork, and stop-motion animation, demonstrating that there are no limits to what can be expressed with a needle and thread. Go behind the scenes of ...
Fleet Science Center 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States
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.
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, ...
Centro Cultural de la Raza 2004 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA, United States
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, ...
Museum of Us 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA, United States
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 ...
Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum 2215 Pan American Road East, San Diego, CA, United States
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 ...
Spanish Village Art Center 1770 Village Pl, San Diego, CA, United States
The San Diego Potters' Guild is a working ceramics studio and gallery at Studio 29 in Spanish Village Arts Center in the heart of Balboa Park. Find us just off Park Boulevard on Village Place, north of the Natural History Museum and south of the Zoo. Our gallery/studio is open daily from 11 am to ...
Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn Balboa Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA, United States
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 ...
Mingei International Museum 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States
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 ...
From the storied vineyards of Champagne to the hills of northern Italy, Catalonia, England, and California, sparkling wine takes on a distinctive character shaped by place, tradition, and technique. This lively exploration travels beyond Champagne to reveal how celebrated sparkling wines—including Prosecco, Cava, Franciacorta, Sekt, and emerging New World expressions—reflect the grapes, landscapes, and cultures ...
Fleet Science Center 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States
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 ...