THINGS TO DO

The Bold, the Beautiful & the Brilliantly Weird

  • Becoming Betty Boop

    Celebrate nearly 100 years of Betty Boop at this nostalgic exhibit in collaboration with Fleischer Studios. Trace her journey from 1930’s flapper icon to global sensation, featuring her animated beginnings, live broadcasts, and the voices that brought her to life.

  • SD Italian Film Festival Monthly Series

    Celebrate Italian Cinema & Culture Year-Round. Immerse yourself in the San Diego Italian Film Festival’s monthly screenings at venues like the Digital Gym Cinema and the Museum of Photographic Arts. Discover Italian identity, history, and community through film, inspired by the vibrant spirit of Italy’s piazzas.

  • Women in Focus

    "Women in Focus," a compelling exhibition at The San Diego Museum of Art, celebrates the immense contributions of women in photography, a field they helped shape despite historical gender barriers. The exhibit features works from the mid-nineteenth century to today, showcasing iconic photographers like Margaret Bourke-White, Dorothea Lange, and Imogen Cunningham. Though often relegated to certain genres like portraiture and still life, women photographers pushed boundaries and defied expectations, making lasting impacts across various photographic disciplines. This exhibition, drawn from the museum's permanent collection, highlights the pivotal role women have played in the medium’s history.

  • Da Vinci’s First Flight

    Discover Da Vinci’s First Flight, a groundbreaking exhibition premiering at the San Diego Air & Space Museum in February 2025. Explore the story of Zoroastro of Peretola, the apprentice who may have tested Da Vinci’s legendary flying machines.

  • Stories that Connect Us: Selections from the OMA Collection

    The Stories that Connect Us: Selections from the OMA Collection
    Oceanside Museum of Art presents The Stories that Connect Us, a curated selection from its growing collection of 300+ works celebrating Southern California artists. Featuring 35 artists, from portraiture to abstraction, this exhibition explores the museum’s rich history of exhibitions and relationships with artists and collectors. Works by James Hubbell, Ethel Greene, Italo Scanga, Jen Trute, and John Baldessari, among others, highlight OMA’s commitment to preserving the region’s artistic legacy.

  • afra eisma: hush

    Dutch artist Afra Eisma debuts Hush at ICA Central, an immersive, participatory installation exploring breath as a tool for healing. Experience vibrant weavings, ceramics, and tactile sculptures that invite emotional expression and connection.

  • Visions of a Future

    Casa Familiar’s 18th Annual Día de la Mujer Exhibition, Visions of a Future, explores Afrofuturism, Latinfuturism, and Chicanofuturism to reimagine alternative realities. Curated by Claudia Cano, the show challenges dominant narratives on migration, colonialism, and identity. Women and non-binary artists are invited to submit works in all media.

  • Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder: Where Science Meets Fiction

    Step into the world of Doctor Who at the Comic-Con Museum’s U.S. premiere of Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder. Explore props, iconic characters, and the science behind the show, starting March 15, 2025, in Balboa Park.

  • The Art of Autism: A Different Lens

    Oceanside Museum of Art and The Art of Autism present a powerful exhibition spotlighting neurodivergent artists, fostering awareness, empathy, and connection through creativity and community engagement.

  • CRWDSPCR

    Experience CRWDSPCR, a groundbreaking dance film that captures the late-2000s revival performance of Merce Cunningham’s innovative 1993 choreography. Created using the choreographic software LifeForms, CRWDSPCR exemplifies Cunningham’s embrace of technology in dance composition, blending digital aesthetics with human movement.

  • Gator By The Bay

    Gator By The Bay returns May 8–11 with 100+ music acts, 10,000 lbs. of crawfish, dancing, and family fun at San Diego’s Spanish Landing Park.