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.
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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. 
Explore hapa.me – 25 Years of The Hapa Project, Kip Fulbeck’s powerful portrait series on multiracial identity, now expanded at the Museum of Us with updated reflections from original participants. 
Conversations in Art: Dignity invites San Diego artists to reflect on what dignity means through newly commissioned works in dialogue with the museum’s collection. Featuring Hugo Crosthwaite, Anthony Sigala, Cat Chiu Phillips, and Shinpei Takeda with The AjA Project, the exhibition fosters personal engagement and collective reflection on dignity and justice. 
Relive the enchantment of the 1920s at Silent Movie Mondays at Balboa Theatre! Celebrate its centennial with classic silent films, brought to life by the rich melodies of the historic Wonder Morton theatre organ for a truly magical experience. 
Palpitations unites painter Marianela de la Hoz and sound artist Marc Urselli in an immersive installation where sound and image pulse with themes of life, death, and resilience. 
Alfredo Castañeda: Beyond Surrealism brings together thirty-five paintings from outstanding private collections in North America and Spain for the first museum retrospective of the artist’s work in the United States. 
PANCA reflects on the binational and transborder experience amid the political turmoil and violent immigration policies, a look into Paola's experience of moving back to Mexico after living in the USA for 3 years. 
Write Out Loud’s Story Concerts transform literature into a shared, live experience, featuring curated short stories, poetry, and music performed by professional actors around a central theme. 
ARTwear is an exhibition of innovative original artwork designed to be worn on the body, created from fiber and textile materials, and constructed using fiber and textile techniques. The print exhibition that appeared in the fall 2024 issue of Fiber Art Now was juried by the Fiber Art Now creative team. Jurors included Lori Butanis […] 
Discover Interpretations 2025 at the Visions Museum of Textile Art—an inspiring biennial exhibition of global textile artistry on view through Jan. 31, 2026, in San Diego’s Liberty Station. 
Future Rituals is an exhibition that invites us to imagine a time when insects, birds and all animals are precious to humanity. These works serve as rituals of appreciation and spiritual connection with the system of life and energies that surround us. Not so long ago, ancient civilizations would venerate animals and the forces of […] 
The exhibition Race: Power, Resistance & Change shares stories of how the construction of race has shaped laws, institutions, and daily life in San Diego and the broader multinational region. 
Experience Lightscape at San Diego Botanic Garden — 20+ dazzling light installations, festive treats, and immersive soundscapes in a magical winter wonderland. 
The Oceanside Museum of Art presents the 2025–26 Artist Alliance Biennial (Nov. 22, 2025–Mar. 8, 2026), a juried exhibition showcasing 53 standout works selected from a staggering 1,361 submissions by 260 artists. The show reflects the region’s creative depth and diversity, celebrating both emerging and established voices across Southern California. Don’t miss the opening celebration […] 
The heart of the Athenaeum’s School of the Arts is the faculty, whose knowledge and expertise embrace all aspects of fine art. In this exhibition of their teaching artists’ current work, viewers will enjoy the broad range of mediums and techniques that characterize our faculty’s versatility, from painting to book arts, printmaking, ceramics, illustration, painting, […] 
Designing the Infinite: Virtual Worldbuilding in Art & Gaming brings together an international group of artists who use game engines, digital platforms, and interactive technologies to imagine new worlds and ways of being. Through VR simulations, browser-based universes, generative systems, and machinima, the exhibition highlights how contemporary artists use digital tools to create immersive storytelling […] 
The San Diego Watercolor Society presents Classical Inspiration, a juried exhibition curated by award-winning artist Keiko Tanabe, featuring more than 95 original works in water-based media. On view December 28, 2025–January 31, 2026 at the SDWS Gallery in Arts District Liberty Station, the show highlights masterful technique and timeless subject matter. Celebrate the opening at […] |
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National Comedy Theatre, San Diego’s nationally acclaimed improv comedy show, will present the company’s annual “New Years Eve Spectacular” performance and party on Wednesday, Dec. 31. On this special evening, guests enjoy gourmet desserts, San Diego’s legendary unscripted comedy performance, a champagne toast at midnight and a party with the cast of the show. Guests also […] |
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Synopsis: On the evening of March 31, 1943, legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart (Ethan Hawke) confronts his shattered self-confidence in Sardi’s bar as his former collaborator Richard Rodgers celebrates the opening night of his ground-breaking hit musical “Oklahoma!”. Digital Gym Cinema1100 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101 |
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A Tale of Two Cities is a collaborative exhibition between Sparks Gallery in San Diego and bG Gallery in Santa Monica: two art galleries connected by the same coastline, and shaped individually by their respective cities’ rhythms, energies, and audiences. Through this collaborative partnership exhibit, Southern California artists and internationally collected artists represented by each […] |
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The annual soundON Festival returns! Presented by San Diego New Music and the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, this year’s lineup showcases cutting-edge contemporary music by a global roster of composers, along with music by friends of the festival, such as Juan Campoverde Q. Authors like Roberto Calasso, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Robert Graves impress upon […] 
Red Light Winter by Pulitzer Prize finalist Adam Rapp is an unflinching exploration of desire, intimacy, and the fragility of human connection. The story begins with two friends – Matt, a struggling writer, and Davis, a charismatic ladies’ man – who escape to Amsterdam for a night of hedonistic adventure. There they meet Christina, a […] |
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Chris Blanco’s conceptual photographs delve into the complexities of human emotion, crafting beautiful, surreal narratives that reflect our most powerful inner experiences. Visit our immersive exhibition, step into his imagination and experience his artwork from the inside out. This specially crafted installation will consist of a creative, physical scene Chris will build within the gallery […] 
The Escondido Arts Partnership presents the 16th annual WOOD: A Furniture Show, curated by Brian Murphy of Murphy’s Fine Woodworking. This exhibition brings together some of Southern California’s finest furniture makers, showcasing handcrafted works across contemporary, traditional, and whimsical styles. Expect expertly crafted furniture, functional objects, sculptures, and wood art highlighting the versatility and beauty […]
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Experience the power of storytelling at the San Diego Short Film Festival, a one-day celebration of creativity, innovation, and diverse cinematic voices. From thought-provoking dramas to inventive animations, the festival showcases a dynamic mix of short films by emerging and established filmmakers from around the world. Join fellow film lovers and creators for a day […] |
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Art of Elan’s popular “Sounds & Swells” series returns with newly commissioned surfing footage created by Jimmy Wilson and others that showcases the natural beauty of the California coastline and its epic “swells” that attract visitors from all around the world. Videography and live classical music are synced in this engaging series that features the […] |
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The San Diego Potters’ Guild is delighted to present its newest exhibition at the Coronado Public Library: Many Hands, One Passion. This special show celebrates the artistry and imagination of our members, highlighting the remarkable range of approaches, techniques, and voices within our community. From functional ware to sculptural forms, each piece reflects the unique vision […] |
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Director: Alfred Hitchcock Run Time: 112 min. Release Year: 1954Starring: Grace Kelly, James Stewart, Raymond Burr, Thelma Ritter, Wendell Corey Synopsis: In Alfred Hitchcock’s thrilling masterpiece, a newspaper photographer with a broken leg passes time recuperating by observing his neighbors through his window. He sees what he believes to be a murder, and decides to […] |
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Non-Objective Lessons: A Survey of San Diego Abstract Art celebrates the region’s long-standing tradition of abstraction, experimentation, and boundary-pushing artistic inquiry. Drawing inspiration from influential figures such as John Baldessari, Robert Irwin, and Bob Matheny, the exhibition brings together artists who continue San Diego’s legacy of conceptual play, non-objective exploration, and material rebellion. Through assemblage, […] |
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A battle is being waged for your soul from an office in hell! Witness a fast-paced, tour-de-force performance in this acclaimed adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ satiric masterpiece. This international hit offers a faithful stage adaptation of Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters, following Screwtape, a senior tempter in Hell, as he schemes to capture the soul of […] |
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Write Out Loud’s signature Story Concerts return with Wonder Women, a live literary experience celebrating powerful voices and stories centered on women. Featuring a curated selection of short stories and poetry read by professional San Diego actors, this communal performance brings literature to life through the joy of being read to. Join us January 19 […] |
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The workshop sessions: curated evenings of music in a unique San Diego industrial space. Flamenco! San Diego's own Flamenco Arana will be performing in the Santa Fe St. workshop. If you have ever wanted to expand your cultural horizons, or appear to have expanded your cultural horizons, this is the show for you. Featuring artists […] |
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Created by Gerard Alessandrini, the comic mastermind behind the long-running hit Forbidden Broadway and performed by a versatile cast of eight, Spamilton: An American Parody is a side-splitting new musical parody. A crash course of everyone’s favorite Broadway blockbusters, including celebrity satires, pop culture zings accompanied with hip-hop on the piano! After tearing it up in New […] |
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Live out your childhood ocean dreams at Oceans at Night: Aquanauts, a 21+ after-hours adventure at the aquarium. Enjoy a kid-free night of immersive exhibits including Meditation Ocean: Aquarius Reef Base, meet artist Hope Ginsburg, and connect with real-life aquanauts. Watch scuba divers feed sharks, eels, and Giant Sea Bass in the Giant Kelp Forest, […]
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Guitarist, vocalist and songwriter D.K. Harrell, one of the most formidable young stars of the current blues resurgence, sounds like no one else on the scene today. With his stinging, single-note string bending, deep soul vocals, and attention-grabbing original songs, the 27-year-old Harrell—a major draw at blues festivals around the world—is already in a league […] |
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The Art of Banksy Without Limits Exhibition In San Diego For The First Time. When the topic is street art, there is no way around him: Banksy is probably the most famous and also the most mysterious graffiti artist in the world. The Art of Banksy Without Limits is in San Diego for the first […]
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Witness Sol Invictus,a high-energy dance performance that celebrates light and movement created by award-winning choreographer Hervé Koubi. This thrilling production combines urban dance, capoeira, and martial arts with powerful imagery for a theatrical performance not to be missed! This electrifying evening is a declaration of love to dance, to its past, its present, its future. Balboa […] |
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M(other) Tongue brings together artists who use textile to examine the interconnected experiences of migration, displacement, and cultural inheritance. Drawing on textile traditions rooted in women’s domestic and communal practices, the works approach stitching, weaving, and dyeing as forms of mark making; methods of carrying ancestral stories across borders and generations. In M(other) Tongue, cloth […] |
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