THINGS TO DO

The Bold, the Beautiful & the Brilliantly Weird

  • San Diego Underground Film Festival

    Celebrate a decade of boundary-pushing cinema at the 10th Annual San Diego Underground Film Festival—featuring experimental films, live music, and performances by local and international artists.

  • Dreams Dyed Blue: Journey Through Sound & Color

    "Dreams Dyed Blue" is a genre-blending electroacoustic/hip-hop performance that immerses audiences in a poignant, multisensory journey through the pursuit of dreams, featuring cutting-edge visuals and live music.

  • 7 Last Words with So Say We All

    In collaboration with So Say We All, the Hausmann Quartet presents Seven Last Words, a performance of Joseph Haydn’s epic masterpiece alongside spoken word presentations of original works by the authors themselves.

  • An Evening with Isaac Mizrahi

    Actor, host, writer, designer and producer Isaac Mizrahi brings his one-of-a-kind show to the David & Dorothea Garfield stage, combining comedy, commentary and an array of classic and soon-to-be classic songs from Stephen Sondheim to Blondie, from Comden & Green to Madonna.

  • Art Alive

    Experience Art Alive 2025 at The San Diego Museum of Art! Enjoy stunning floral interpretations, vibrant events like Bloom Bash, and a celebration of Lord Norman Foster’s visionary architecture.

  • Art Scene West

    Experience the inaugural Art Scene West Film Festival at Seaport Village, showcasing independent short films, live music, and community arts partnerships on April 25–26.

  • SD Asian Film Festival Spring Showcase

    A weeklong celebration of bold, independent storytelling from Asia and the Asian diaspora, the San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF) Spring Showcase is one of Pacific Arts Movement’s (Pac Arts) […]

  • Adams Avenue Unplugged

    Experience the vibrant sounds of San Diego at Adams Avenue Unplugged on April 26, 2025. This free musical walkabout features over 80 live performances across 24 venues along a two-mile stretch from University Heights to Kensington, showcasing local talent in intimate settings.

  • Revelations

    Art of Elan partners with Mingei International Museum for a vibrant concert inspired by Fashioning an Icon, featuring works by Mexican composers and textiles that celebrate beauty, memory, and imagination.

  • 34th annual San Diego Music Awards

    34th annual San Diego Music Awards takes place on April 29, 2025 at Humphreys by the Bay. The event honors San Diego music and musicians, and benefits the San Diego Music Foundation's Guitars for Schools program.