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  • 2025 Black Arts Festival

    Celebrate Black creativity at the 2025 Black Arts Festival, June 19–22 at Diversionary Theatre. Four days of powerful performances, visual art, and community.

  • A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE by Tennessee Williams

    Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire returns to the stage June 19–July 12, 2025, in a gripping new production directed by Rob Lutfy. Starring Jessica John and Francis Gercke, this timeless drama explores lust, deception, and the unraveling of identity in the sultry heat of New Orleans.

  • Moments Without Proper Names

    Join Medium Photo for a rare screening of Moments Without Proper Names, Gordon Parks’s poetic self-portrait blending decades of photography, music, and reflection. June 19 at 7PM.

  • Jewish Short Play Festival

    After a successful debut, the Jewish Short Play Festival returns with more laughter, drama, and thought-provoking themes! Celebrating local and beyond, this year's festival features short plays performed by San Diego's brightest actors. Directed by Debra Wanger, the event explores themes of identity and tradition in contemporary Jewish life.

  • Ran

    Experience Ran, Akira Kurosawa’s stunning adaptation of King Lear, hailed as one of the greatest films ever made. This 1985 epic explores the tragic downfall of warlord Hidetora Ichimonji after dividing his kingdom among his sons.

  • SD VAMP: Challenge Accepted

    Don’t miss SD VAMP: Challenge Accepted—a night of bold storytelling at Whistle Stop on June 26, 8–10 PM. True tales of taking risks, wins, and wipeouts.

  • VIP Arts & Culture Baja Tour – PERFORMING ARTS

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    Immerse yourself in the rich creative landscape of Baja California with an expertly curated cultural tour of Tijuana's performing arts scene by Art Scene Baja. The VIP experience includes round-trip transportation from the border, a gourmet lunch, and wine tasting featuring Baja’s finest vintages.

  • San Diego Black Arts & Culture District Music Festival

    Celebrate Black creativity and culture at the Annual San Diego Black Arts & Culture District Music Festival on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 12–8 PM at MLK Park. Enjoy live performances by Miki Vale, C.C. Carter, Daneen Wilburn, Lenny “Fuzzy” Rankin, and Ben Williams, plus community activities all day. Explore art exhibits, a STEAM tent, […]

  • Taste of Adams Avenue

    40+ Eateries, Two Miles of Tastings. Experience a delicious mix of burger joints, cafés and sushi restaurants that weave in seamlessly with the eclectic, folksy, tried-and-true mainstays on University Heights, North Park, Normal Heights and Kensington.

  • The Morning After

    Experience The Morning After, an intimate dance performance blending choreography and public space at Art Produce Gallery. Limited indoor seating; outdoor viewing open to all.

  • San Diego PoetrySLAM: Gladiator Slam Finals

    Experience the excitement of San Diego’s largest poetry slam—Gladiator Slam Finals—where local poets battle it out in a high-energy live competition.

  • Nightshade Navarro and The Cloudmakers

    Celebrate the rich traditions of early jazz with Nightshade Navarro and The Cloudmakers in a free concert blending Harlem swing and New Orleans soul. July 18, 2025.