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  • BOOgie Night

    Step into the playful unknown with BOOgie Night, Negative Space Dance Collective’s debut improvised dance performance. Join the Halloween-inspired fun as audience interaction shapes the show in real time.

  • Culinary Cinema: The Chef & the Daruma

    Experience The Chef and The Daruma at the San Diego International Film Festival’s Culinary Cinema—film, food, and artistry in one unforgettable Sunday celebration.

  • Ghost Light Masquerade

    Ghost Light Masquerade is San Diego’s ultimate Halloween performance experience — where the boundary between theatre and the supernatural is nothing more than a curtain.

  • San Diego Ballet: Landscapes Art of the Americas

    The San Diego Ballet is in residence with the Museum this season offering a dynamic celebration of art, music, and dance as part of the Museum’s 100th anniversary in February 2026. San Diego Ballet’s residency begins with a program honoring SDMA’s ongoing Art of the Americas exhibition. The performance features Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring, reimagined […]

  • SEED

    Malashock Dance presents Seed, a powerful new production featuring six world premieres by San Diego-based choreographers. Experience the city’s vibrant dance scene through bold movement, fresh perspectives, and compelling storytelling, April 2–6, 2025.

  • Spooky Shakespeare

    Celebrate Halloween with the San Diego Shakespeare Society as actors present spine-chilling performances that connect to works of art from across the Museum’s collection. Enjoy scenes from Richard III, Hamlet, Titus Andronicus, Romeo and Juliet, and Macbeth.

  • San Diego Halloween Film Fest

    Gather your fellow ghouls, ghosts, and indie film fanatics for a spine-chilling night of cinematic delights! The San Diego Halloween Film Fest is back for YEAR TWO and we're bigger, bolder, and more wicked than ever.

  • Coronado Island Film Festival

    Celebrate a decade of cinematic excellence at the 10th Annual Coronado Island Film Festival, November 5–9, 2025. Featuring over 130 films—including narrative features, documentaries, shorts, and Oscar contenders—the festival promises an unforgettable five days of storytelling. Highlights include the Leonard Maltin Industry Tribute Gala at Hotel del Coronado, the Culinary Cinema series, ShortsFest Exhibition, exclusive […]

  • Mariza

    International fado star Mariza brings the soul of Portugal to the stage. With over 30 platinum albums and worldwide acclaim, she captivates audiences with her powerful voice and emotional artistry.

  • Ballet Preljocaj: Gravity

    Renowned choreographer Angelin Preljocaj brings twelve dancers to the stage in a hypnotic performance culminating in Ravel’s Bolero. With nearly 60 works to his name and his recent election to l’Académie des Beaux-Arts, Preljocaj continues to redefine contemporary dance with passion and power.