Immerse yourself in Transformative Currents: Art and Action in the Pacific Ocean, an exhibition uniting art, science, and Indigenous knowledge to confront environmental threats to the Pacific. Featuring works by 21 artists, this powerful showcase highlights interconnectivity, collective responsibility, and ecological change.
Explore Blue Gold: The Art and Science of Indigo, a groundbreaking exhibition at Getty’s 2024 PST ART initiative. Delve into the history, beauty, and complex realities of indigo, from its cultural significance to its chemical transformation. Experience art, science, and history intertwined through stunning objects and interactive workshops, shedding light on indigo’s multifaceted legacy.
Experience For Dear Life: Art, Medicine, and Disability, a groundbreaking exhibition exploring illness, disability, and advocacy in American art from the 1960s to today. Featuring contemporary disabled artists, it redefines disability as resistance and champions care and access.
Disney animator-turned-fine artist Marshall Toomey presents Black Americana, his first solo exhibition at OMA. Blending traditional techniques with personal storytelling, Toomey captures vibrant moments of everyday life, offering a fresh perspective on history and identity.
Discover Mainly Mozart's Sommelier Concert Series, where music meets taste in an extraordinary sensory experience. Savor perfectly paired wines as world-class sommeliers and concertmasters unite to let you ‘Taste What You Hear.’
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.
Sparks Gallery presents United Fantasy, a stunning new series by Alexander Arshansky. Known for his vivid color and intricate, fluid lines, Arshansky blurs the line between imagination and reality, taking viewers on a journey through forms that evoke the essence of living organisms. His dreamlike works invite infinite exploration, anchored by elements that pull the viewer back to the tangible, offering a captivating experience of organic structures and abstract beauty.
Join the Escondido Arts Partnership for the 15th annual WOOD, A Furniture Show, hosted by Brian Murphy of Murphy’s Fine Woodworking. This exhibition showcases the finest handcrafted furniture from Southern California artisans, featuring a diverse array of innovative, traditional, and whimsical wood pieces, sculptures, and functional art.
Discover Ana María Herrera’s poignant exploration of identity, displacement, and cultural coexistence. Through a rich blend of found objects, wood, glass, and fabric, Herrera’s work addresses the emotional and physical boundaries that shape personal and collective identities, delving into themes of vulnerability, resistance, and resilience in the border region.
Explore San Diego Restaurant Week from Jan 26–Feb 2, 2025! Savor multi-course menus at 100+ restaurants across the county starting at just $30. Reserve your table now for 8 days of culinary connections!
Tickets are now available for the 35th Annual San Diego International Jewish Film Festival! This two-week celebration of Jewish culture features captivating films from around the world, offering powerful storytelling and special guest appearances by directors and film subjects. Gain unique insights into filmmaking while connecting with fellow film lovers at this inspiring community tradition. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable cinematic experience!
Join San Diego ART Matters and Vanguard Culture on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at UC San Diego Park & Market in East Village. Engage in meaningful dialogue to unify the arts sector, foster partnerships, and shape an impactful advocacy agenda. Let’s start 2025 strong for San Diego’s arts and culture community!
Celebrate diversity in cinema at the San Diego Black Film Festival, one of the nation's largest Black film festivals. Enjoy 100+ films showcasing African American and African Diaspora stories, from comedies to documentaries.
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," 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.
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.
Experience the electrifying energy of DrumatiX’s Rhythm Delivered! This dynamic show combines tap, drumming, body percussion, and immersive technology for a high-energy, interactive performance.
Support Los Angeles artists and arts workers affected by wildfires at a one-night-only fundraising exhibition by goodgoodthings. All artworks are $300, with 100% of sales donated to Grief X Hope to aid those in need.
Immerse yourself in the gritty world of 1940s-50s Los Angeles with LA Noir UnScripted. Inspired by authors like Raymond Chandler, Impro Theatre presents fully improvised tales of intrigue, seduction, and murder.
Join us at Southwestern College Art Gallery for "Movidas Razquaches and Other Cheap Thrills," featuring new works by Perry Vásquez, Feb. 4–Mar. 4, 2025. Explore playful, resourceful art through projects like AI-generated paintings, woven flyer blankets, and more. Gallery hours: Mon–Thu, 10:30 AM–2:30 PM or by appointment.
Experience cutting-edge art and music at WORKING TITLE, Project ’s fourth annual exhibition. This three-day event showcases innovative works from Southern California, Tijuana, and Baja California’s most exciting artists, curated by Diana Benavidez and Leslie Ann Leytham.
Some of us just can't be the second pea in a pod. Are you and yours idealogically divergent? Do you thrive being the yin to someone's yang? Or maybe there's something that makes you tick that just doesn't fit the rest of your vibe. Join So Say We All's wonderful storytelling series to either tell your stories about unusual pairings, romantic, pedantic, or otherwise... or just to sit in and listen.
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.
Celebrate 60 years of Twyla Tharp's groundbreaking artistry with a Coast-to-Coast tour featuring two stunning works: Diabelli and SLACKTIDE. The Olivier-nominated Diabelli, set to Beethoven's monumental masterpiece, highlights Tharp's mastery in blending ballet, jazz, modern, and street dance, revealing the depth and humor in Beethoven’s complex variations. SLACKTIDE, a new dance set to a reimagining of Philip Glass's Aguas da Amazonia, explores the rhythms of the Amazon through custom percussion instruments. Don’t miss this extraordinary evening of original choreography, technical brilliance, and musical innovation.
For the 20th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 14th. With all three categories offered – Animated, Live Action and Documentary – this is your annual chance to predict the winners (and have the edge in your Oscar pool)!
MOXIE Theatre presents the inaugural Lamoise New Works Festival, Feb. 15-16, 2025—a bold showcase of new plays by women+ playwrights that spark conversation and challenge the status quo.
San Diego Ballet’s Tangata fuses tango and ballet to the sensual music of Astor Piazzolla, while Carnival of the Animals debuts a Latin jazz score by Gilbert Castellanos. A mesmerizing blend of movement and rhythm!
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.
Celebrate 5 days of cinema, art, and community at the 14th Annual Oceanside International Film Festival, Feb. 18-22, 2025. Discover films on environment, acceptance, individuality, and surf culture in one of California’s cultural districts.
Join Vanguard Culture to celebrate it’s newest partnership with San Diego Art Advisory in Mission Hills! Your ticket includes delicious Baja wines presented by Baja Wine + Food and yummy ceviche bites by local top chefs. Help us celebrate the region’s newest community space surrounded by incredible art and delicious food. Cocktail or artsy attire recommended. We hope to see you there!
The La Jolla Theatre Ensemble proudly presents a One-Man Show with ERNIE McCRAY, "STILL ME, AFTER ALL THESE YEARS" -- The Poetry, Reflections, and Dreams of An Activist, Artist, Athlete, and Educator.
Stages of Womanhood unites three artists—Galina Marcus, Michelle Lubin, and Galina Semenova—in a powerful exhibition exploring femininity, motherhood, and self-discovery. Opening March 8 at Artist & Craftsman Supply, San Diego.
Experience the passion of Flamenco-El Tablao at The Turquoise Café-Bar Europa! Enjoy an electrifying night of Spanish music and dance, bringing the soul of Andalusia to life.