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  • November 2026

  • Mon 16
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    Argentine Tango Class

    November 16 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Argentine Tango Class
    Centro Cultural de la Raza 2004 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA, United States

    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.

    $20.00
  • Wed 18

    Ikebana International Monthly Meeting

    November 18 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
    Casa del Prado, Room 101 1800 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    Join us for our monthly meeting!

    Free
  • Wed 18
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    Film Screening + Talk: Why Dinosaurs?

    November 18 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA, United States

    Dinosaurs fascinate us—from museums to movies, theme parks to toys. Discover why at a special screening of Why Dinosaurs?, followed by a talk with the filmmakers. The film follows dino-obsessed teen James and his filmmaker father, Tony, on a journey around the globe, interviewing world-renowned paleontologists about the latest discoveries, digging up 150-million-year-old bones, and encountering ...

    $12.00 – $15.00
  • Wed 18

    Film Screening + Talk: Why Dinosaurs?

    November 18 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA, United States

    Dinosaurs fascinate us—from museums to movies, theme parks to toys. Discover why at a special screening of Why Dinosaurs?, followed by a talk with the filmmakers. The film follows dino-obsessed teen James and his filmmaker father, Tony, on a journey around the globe, interviewing world-renowned paleontologists about the latest discoveries, digging up 150-million-year-old bones, and ...

    $12.00 – $15.00
  • Wed 18
    Two children observe a large dinosaur skull exhibit at Balboa Park, emphasizing the prehistoric theme of the 'Why Dinosaurs?' screening event.

    Nat Talk + Screening: Why Dinosaurs?

    November 18 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA, United States

    Dinosaurs fascinate us—from museums to movies, theme parks to toys. Discover why at a special screening of Why Dinosaurs?, followed by a talk with the filmmakers. The film follows dino-obsessed teen James and his filmmaker father, Tony, on a journey around the globe, interviewing world-renowned paleontologists about the latest discoveries, digging up 150-million-year-old bones, and encountering ...

  • Thu 19
    We the Marines

    We The Marines

    November 19 We The Marines
    Fleet Science Center 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    We, The Marines takes viewers on an action-packed adventure into the unparalleled experience of becoming and serving as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps. Narrated by former marine and actor, Gene Hackman, the film honors something more than dedication and service; the film offers an unforgettable glimpse into the first-hand experiences of America’s “first ...

  • Fri 20

    Nat at Night

    November 20 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Nat at Night
    San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA, United States

    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. Take a selfie with a megalodon ...

  • Fri 20
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    Candlelight Concert

    November 20 @ 6:15 pm - 9:30 pm Candlelight Concert
    Fleet Science Center 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    Candlelight Concerts are a series of original music concerts created by Fever aimed at democratizing access to culture by allowing people all over the world to enjoy live music candlelit performances played by local musicians in various stunning locations illuminated by thousands of candles. Candlelight was initially conceived as a classical music series with concerts ...

  • Sat 21
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    Fleet Accessibility Mornings

    November 21 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
    Fleet Science Center 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    Early access to galleries at 9 a.m. On 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! Accessibility ...

  • Sat 21
    Holiday Market

    Tezukuri-Ichi Holiday Market

    November 21 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum 2215 Pan American Road East, San Diego, CA, United States

    Holiday Market November 21st | 10am - 4pm Inamori Pavilion *Admission included with general garden admission Join JFGM for this annual Holiday market celebrating and supporting small businesses by showcasing talented local crafters and artists. It’s the perfect opportunity to find unique holiday gifts while supporting local makers and the community. Check back for vendor ...

  • Sat 21
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    Skate Craft: Do-It-Yourself Design in Skateboarding

    November 21, 2026 @ 10:00 am - May 9, 2027 @ 5:00 pm
    Mingei International Museum 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    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. To 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 ...

    Free – $15.00
  • Sat 21
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    Community Art Workshop

    November 21 @ 11:00 am - November 28 @ 1:00 pm Community Art Workshop

    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.   Please join us! No reservation is ...

    Free
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