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!
Take a fascinating journey into two remarkably different, but inextricably linked worlds—Mexico’s Sea of Cortés and the Baja California desert. Ocean Oasis mesmerizes audiences as they witness the beauty of life in Baja California's rich waters and seemingly barren land. Fly over sweeping vistas of snow-capped mountains, vast deserts, palm oases, and mangrove swamps—then plunge into astonishing ...
Every Sunday at 2 p.m. for one hour, the organ plays. This is the foundation of all concerts. The Spreckels Organ Pavilion for Kids ◦ Family Discovery Days: “An Opportunity to Discover Live Musical Instruments and Dance” ◦ Opera 4Kids: featuring The Enchantel Tail and Message in a Bottle ◦ Young Organists Scholarship Awards Concerts ...
A compassionate and talented photographer, Morrie Camhi was always drawn to the human condition. His photographic projects ranged from Farmworkers, exploring Mexican-American labor activism and undocumented immigrants; The Prison Experience, documenting the prisoners and staff of the California State Prison in Vacaville; to The Jews of Greece. Morrie Camhi: The Jews of Greece exemplifies Camhi’s ...
These vibrant and intricately decorated objects are pysanky – a timeless art form of highly decorative eggs deeply rooted in Ukrainian heritage. Pysanky comes from the Ukrainian word pysaty, meaning “to write.” The eggs, which contain designs embedded with deep cultural significance, are often gifted as wishes for good fortune and protection. They also serve as a symbol of the Ukrainian ...
Cara Romero is an enrolled citizen of the Chemehuevi Indian Tribe, and was raised between the contrasting settings of the reservation in Mojave Desert, California and the urban sprawl of Houston, Texas. Romero’s identity informs her visceral approach to representing cultural memory, collective history, and lived experience from a female Native American perspective. Romero is ...
Tijuana and Tecate is the San Diego Model Railroad Museum’s Summer Exhibit, opening June 11, 2024. Explore the history and construction of the Tijuana and Tecate Railroad, the section of the San Diego and Arizona Eastern Railroad located across the Mexican Border. This exhibit walks visitors through the difficulties John D. Spreckels faced as he funded ...
Power of Porsche: From Stuttgart to SoCal (June 15, 2024 to September, 2024) Though a relatively small automotive marque, Porsche has emerged as a defining influence on the automotive aspirations of the Western world in the postwar era. Over its 70-year history, Porsche has achieved an iconic status, instantly recognizable to even non-enthusiasts. Southern ...
The Timken’s fifth artist-in-residence, Tatiana Ortiz-Rubio will create her monumental drawings exploring memory and the blues of atmospheric perspective in June, culminating in a site-specific installation on view July 19 – September 29. The installation In Blue Time will be an exploration of memory, distance, and as the title suggests, the color blue. As Ortiz-Rubio ...
Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss. June 28, 2024 through February 27, 2025 For over a century, dinosaurs have captivated audiences all over the world. But standing tall among them is the king—the T. rex. Come on an unforgettable journey from today’s sweeping North American badlands to the forests and estuaries of prehistoric Hell ...
Betty Boop has been a cultural icon for nearly 100 years. In collaboration with Fleischer Studios, this one-of-a-kind exhibit embarks on a nostalgic journey, starting with Betty’s beginnings to her rise to international popularity—and what makes her a fan favorite today. First introduced in 1930, Betty Boop was created by Max Fleischer for his “Talkartoons” ...
Comic-Con Museum, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Mexico in San Diego and sponsored in part by Cross Border Xpress, announces the opening of “Border Blitz: Artistas del Cómic de Tijuana,” a binational exhibition and participating World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024 community initiative. The exhibit showcases the work of Charles Glaubitz, Alejandra ...
Jennings is a consummate collaborator; he shares ideas, inspiration, and control with an array of co-creators. Jennings has no qualms with the creative process and instead revels in the results. His work is a testimony to the power of community and an example of what can be gained when we eschew the trappings of the ...
A once-in-a-generation event comes to San Diego in 2024: The Old Globe becomes one of only a small handful of theatres in the country’s history to complete Shakespeare’s canon with the two-part Henry 6, the largest Shakespeare production the Globe has ever presented. In Two: Riot and Reckoning, England descends into a bloody civil war. The York ...
A once-in-a-generation event comes to San Diego in 2024: The Old Globe becomes one of only a small handful of theatres in the country’s history to complete Shakespeare’s canon with the two-part Henry 6, the largest Shakespeare production the Globe has ever presented. In One: Flowers and France, King Henry VI inherits the crown of England as ...
Data is beautiful and science has style—see the beauty that can emerge from scientific research. In collaboration with the UC San Diego Library, see the winners of the Art of Science competition, showcasing the work of UC San Diego students and researchers.
In 2024, our program will take place across the San Diego Tijuana region featuring hundreds of interactive design experiences for all — from multi-disciplinary performances, to innovative art exhibitions, to thought-provoking conferences and beyond. Join us throughout 2024 to celebrate design in action across the San Diego Tijuana region!
Cities of the Future invites you to step into the future and discover the exciting innovations engineers are working on right now to help meet the challenges of a changing world. Renewable energy will be our primary power source, solar energy beamed down from space will power entire cities, smart buildings and greener infrastructure will keep ...
Blue Whales: Return of the Giants takes you on a journey of a lifetime to explore the world of the magnificent blue whale, a species rebounding from the brink of extinction. Blue whales are the largest animals ever to have lived—bigger than any dinosaur—yet we know surprisingly little about them. Blue Whales will transform our understanding of these ...
Pandas are beloved around the world, and now they’re coming to the Fleet's Heikoff Giant Dome Theater in the IMAX® original film Pandas. This breathtaking documentary adventure is an amazing experience for the whole family. Narrated by Kristen Bell ("Frozen," TV's "The Good Place"), Pandas follows a curious cub named Qian Qian (pronounced "Chen Chen") and a team ...
Restorative yoga sessions are held weekly at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings at the Museum of Us. All are welcome, regardless of physical ability, age, or yoga experience. Classes are held in the Museum’s historic rotunda by yoga instructor, Lunita Velásquez. The evening classes promote relaxation and restoration by strengthening the mind-body connection with deep ...
Get ready for a glamorous and enthralling journey in this adaptation of Agatha Christie’s masterpiece. On a train traveling through Europe, a wealthy American tycoon is found dead in his compartment, the door locked from the inside. Enter world-famous detective Hercule Poirot, who must navigate a train full of suspects and solve the murder before ...
Blue Gold: The Art and Science of Indigo presents indigo through stunning objects of creative expression and the astonishing study of a chemical reaction. Blue Gold is among more than 70 exhibitions and programs presented as part of Getty’s 2024 PST ART initiative. Returning in September 2024 with its latest edition, PST ART: Art & Science Collide, this ...
A memorable way to celebrate the lives of loved ones lost to suicide & to raise awareness about suicide prevention Balboa Park, San Diego, CA(6th & Laurel) Registration begins at 7am All ages, friends, family and pets are welcome to join! Start a team and invite your friends & family, or walk individually.Either way, we'll ...
Embark on a sensory journey like no other at the Japanese Friendship Garden, where our introductory Japanese tea classes transcend mere instruction—they become an unforgettable experience. Step into a world where tradition meets modernity, as we introduce you to the captivating realm of Japanese tea. In these immersive sessions, you won't just taste tea; you'll ...
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. The Sky Tonight: Monthly planetarium show at 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. NEW! The Sky Tonight: Virtual Edition at 7 p.m. on ...
Have a research question or topic that you would like to explore in the History Center’s Research Archives? Join us Wednesday, July 10 from 9 am-noon. This program is FREE for SDHC Members, and $25 for everyone else. Pre-registration required.
From all things curious, wacky, mad, and wise, join us at the Secret Society of Adultologists: Wonderland for a 21+ after-hours event for our very merry 150th un-birthday party. Disappear down a rabbit hole of bizarre fun with our scientists, artistic souls, and green-thumbed gardeners. Explore all exhibits, sip on craft cocktails and beer potions, ...
Enjoy an exciting lineup if binational artists and cultural offerings such as live music, folklórico dance performances, and arts and crafts. Plus, a special guest of the Mexican Consulate in San Diego will join us as we commemorate this historic event by reciting “El Grito”, followed by a sing-along of the National Anthem. Hosted by ...