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San Diego’s Most Unique Events

A curated selection of San Diego’s best, most exciting and unique cultural events.

THE BUZZ: Threading the Sky, Faith Ringgold’s Full Circle Retrospective at UCSD Mandeville Gallery Drops Some Knowledge on La Jolla
April 16, 2026April 18, 2026 Categories: Cory LaNeave Jones, San Diego's Most Unique Events, THE BUZZ Tags: Listen To Our Audio Narrated Content

THE BUZZ: Threading the Sky: Faith Ringgold’s Stories Rise, Stitch by Stitch

Curated by Mashonda Tifrere | Featuring the work and legacy of Faith Ringgold By Cory-LaNeave Jones April 15, 2026 “I have always wanted to tell my story – or, more […]

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OPINION: SAN DIEGO–TIJUANA ALREADY FUNCTIONS LIKE A REGION-STATE
September 15, 2025September 17, 2025 Categories: San Diego's Most Unique Events

OPINION: SAN DIEGO–TIJUANA ALREADY FUNCTIONS LIKE A REGION-STATE

by John M. Eger September 16, 2025 Together, San Diego and Tijuana form a cross-border economy of over 7 million residents, and while San Diego contributes strengths in research, defense, biotechnology, […]

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Baja Tours Performing Arts E1736884084496
January 31, 2025July 13, 2025 Categories: 2025 Season, Performing Arts, San Diego's Most Unique Events, Vanguard Culture Events

VIP Arts & Culinary Baja Tour – PERFORMING ARTS

Discover Baja’s Vibrant Art and Culture: A VIP Experience Immerse yourself in the rich creative landscape of Baja California with an expertly curated cultural tour of Tijuana’s Performing Arts scene […]

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Baja Tours Visual Arts E1736883620899
January 31, 2025May 21, 2025 Categories: 2025 Season, San Diego's Most Unique Events, Vanguard Culture Events

VIP Arts & Culinary Baja Tour – VISUAL ARTS

Discover Baja’s Vibrant Art and Culture: A VIP Experience Immerse yourself in the rich creative landscape of Baja California with an expertly curated cultural tour of Tijuana’s Visual Arts scene […]

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2ND LEVEL LAUNCH PARTY
January 30, 2025March 26, 2025 Categories: 2025 Season, San Diego's Most Unique Events, Vanguard Culture Events

2ND LEVEL LAUNCH PARTY

Join Vanguard Culture to celebrate it's newest partnership with San Diego Art Advisory in Mission Hills! Your $20 donation includes delicious Baja wines presented by Baja Wine + Food and yummy ceviche samples by local top chefs. Help us celebrate the region's newest community space surrounded by incredible art by regional artists.

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Jan. 28th – Creative Conversations
January 30, 2025January 6, 2026 Categories: 2025 Season, San Diego's Most Unique Events, The FORUM, Vanguard Culture Events

Jan. 28th – Creative Conversations

On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, San Diego ART Matters and Vanguard Culture gathered San Diego’s arts leaders for a morning of meaningful dialogue about issues that will help us shape […]

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