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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"Lineage + Inheritance" brings together four artists—Rushing, Cornwell, Bey, and King—each exploring Black aesthetic traditions through painting, prints, and mixed media. This powerful exhibition examines generational perspectives on identity, liberation, and community through innovative artistic expressions.
Discover Convergence by Duke Windsor, a striking blend of textured urban abstracts and realistic alleyway scenes. Experience the raw beauty of city life at the opening reception on March 23.
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.
One River, Many Stories at the Hyde Gallery showcases twelve regional artists exploring the beauty and significance of the San Diego River. A portion of proceeds benefits the San Diego River Park Foundation’s conservation efforts.
Step into a world of suspense, mystery, and psychological tension with Art Noir, an exhibition where pop culture and fine art collide. Join us on Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 6–9 PM for the public reception with local artists, including artists working out of The Studio Door's 17 artist spaces.
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain brings its signature wit and musical brilliance to the stage, blending genres from Tchaikovsky to Lady Gaga in a fast-paced, joy-filled performance.
Fashioning an Icon explores the enduring cultural symbolism of the Virgin of Guadalupe through textile design, featuring traditional garments and artistic interpretations from over 70 artists.
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.
Sona Jobarteh is a unique and pioneering musical icon of her time whose renown has been rapidly flourishing globally. Born into a Griot family from the Gambia, a tradition that dates back seven centuries, she is the first female within this tradition to become a professional virtuoso on the Kora. See her perform at the La Jolla Music Society on April 5th!
It’s not your typical love story when Doug and Kayleen meet at the nurse’s office in their elementary school; she’s got a painful stomach ache, and he’s all banged up from riding his bike off the roof. Over the next thirty years, they find each other again and again, brought together by injury, heartbreak, and their own self-destructive tendencies.
Celebrate spring with an uplifting performance featuring romantic masterpieces by Chopin, Glinka, and Onslow—including a U.S. premiere. Introduced by musicologist Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano, this intimate concert at the La Jolla Woman’s Club includes a post-performance Q&A and a high tea buffet with French Champagne
Celebrate a decade of boundary-pushing cinema at the 10th Annual San Diego Underground Film Festival—featuring experimental films, live music, and performances by local and international artists.
"Dreams Dyed Blue" is a genre-blending electroacoustic/hip-hop performance that immerses audiences in a poignant, multisensory journey through the pursuit of dreams, featuring cutting-edge visuals and live music.
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.
In collaboration with So Say We All, the Hausmann Quartet presents Seven Last Words, a performance of Joseph Haydn’s epic masterpiece alongside spoken word presentations of original works by the authors themselves.
Actor, host, writer, designer and producer Isaac Mizrahi brings his one-of-a-kind show to the David & Dorothea Garfield stage, combining comedy, commentary and an array of classic and soon-to-be classic songs from Stephen Sondheim to Blondie, from Comden & Green to Madonna.
The 2025 WOW Festival promises four exhilarating days of theatre, dance, music, puppetry, and spectacle events, featuring performances by acclaimed local, national, and international artists. With a diverse range of shows throughout the weekend, this vibrant celebration of the arts will captivate audiences of all ages. Stay tuned for the full lineup of artists and projects, to be announced soon. Presented in partnership with UC San Diego, the WOW Festival is an event not to be missed!
Experience Art Alive 2025 at The San Diego Museum of Art! Enjoy stunning floral interpretations, vibrant events like Bloom Bash, and a celebration of Lord Norman Foster’s visionary architecture.
A weeklong celebration of bold, independent storytelling from Asia and the Asian diaspora, the San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF) Spring Showcase is one of Pacific Arts Movement’s (Pac Arts) signature year-round programs. While SDAFF in the fall highlights cutting-edge and emerging voices, Spring Showcase brings a mix of festival favorites, cinematic classics, and some […]
Experience the inaugural Art Scene West Film Festival at Seaport Village, showcasing independent short films, live music, and community arts partnerships on April 25–26.
Discover incredible local, national, and international art at Vanguard Culture's C-Note Art Show, April 26-27 at SD Art Advisory. Hundreds of works for just $100—100% of sales go to the artists!
Experience the vibrant sounds of San Diego at Adams Avenue Unplugged on April 26, 2025. This free musical walkabout features over 80 live performances across 24 venues along a two-mile stretch from University Heights to Kensington, showcasing local talent in intimate settings.
34th annual San Diego Music Awards takes place on April 29, 2025 at Humphreys by the Bay. The event honors San Diego music and musicians, and benefits the San Diego Music Foundation's Guitars for Schools program.
Art of Elan partners with Mingei International Museum for a vibrant concert inspired by Fashioning an Icon, featuring works by Mexican composers and textiles that celebrate beauty, memory, and imagination.
Celebrate the closing of a dynamic AAPI Heritage Month art exhibition featuring diverse works by local and national Asian American Pacific Islander artists.
City Ballet of San Diego’s 32nd season closes with two spectacular one-act ballets, with live music performed by the City Ballet Orchestra, John Nettles conducting. This visually spectacular one-act production of Carmen, set in southern Spain, follows the downfall of Don José, a naïve soldier who is seduced by the wiles of the fiery Carmen.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at local artistry during Space 4 Art's Open Studios on May 3! Enjoy live music, food, drinks, and connect with resident artists as they share their creative process.
A Night of Art & Music with G-Love & Friends is a one-of-a-kind experience featuring internationally acclaimed artist and musician G-Love, stepping into his artistic side featuring a custom gallery of well known artists carefully curated by Monty Montgomery.
Grab your friends and experience the next big thing at MCASD. The Avant Garde Ball is where contemporary art meets boundary-pushing couture. Let the Museum guide your creativity.
Celebrate “Love in All Its Forms” at the 5th San Diego French Film Festival, May 4-7, 2025, at THE LOT La Jolla. Enjoy francophone films, a glamorous Opening Gala, and a special industry panel.