THINGS TO DO

The Bold, the Beautiful & the Brilliantly Weird

  • Perspective

    San Diego Ballet presents Perspective, a dynamic program that showcases bold, contemporary choreography alongside striking classical influences. Featuring world premieres and expressive works by acclaimed choreographers, this performance highlights the […]

  • Live Arts Fest: Common Ground

    Presented by San Diego Dance Theater, Live Arts Fest: Common Ground is a vibrant celebration of contemporary dance and creative collaboration. This dynamic performance brings together innovative choreographers and artists […]

  • The Art of Tango II

    Experience tango reimagined through the bold, genre-bending style of The Camarada Tango Quartet, joined by guest bandoneon virtuoso Pablo Jaurena and world-class dancers Carolina Jaurena and Anton Domansky. This electrifying […]

  • Rhapsody in Blue

    Three ballets—Rhapsody in Blue, Ecliptic, and the San Diego premiere of The American—showcase bold choreography and contemporary innovation.

  • Resilient Skies II: Bridging Waters

    Join us for Resilient Skies II: Bridging Waters, an immersive evening-length dance work that explores humanity’s complex relationship with water—its beauty, power, and fragility. Through powerful choreography, evocative visual projections, […]

  • Ripple Effect – A Dance for Clean Water

    Join this inspiring movement for clean water with Ripple Effect, a workshop and performance that blends dance, community action, and environmental awareness. Participants will engage in a hands-on dance workshop […]

  • Empower : A Prism of New Work

    The Rosin Box Project presents Empower, a bold contemporary ballet program celebrating innovative choreography and powerful artistic voices. Performed at Liberty Station, this intimate production showcases dynamic new works that […]

  • 34th Annual Global Earth Day Festival

    Celebrate sustainability, culture, and community at the 34th Annual Global Earth Day Festival at the WorldBeat Cultural Center in Balboa Park. This free, all-ages event features live music—including Grammy Award-winner […]

  • Art Garden

    Join Vanguard Culture and UC San Diego Craft Center for Art Garden, an inspiring evening of visual art, storytelling, dance, and community care. The event also marks the national launch […]

  • The Firebird & Who Cares?

    This world premiere by resident choreographer Elizabeth Wistrich is an original ballet retelling of the story of The Firebird, a frequent feature of Russian fairy tales. Danced to Igor Stravinsky’s […]

  • I LOVE PARIS

    Celebrating the world-class exhibit featuring the work of Toulouse Lautrec, San Diego Ballet will present the ebullient, sparkling, and oh so chic I LOVE PARIS, alongside the premiere of the […]

  • Queer Mvmnt Fest

    Queer Mvmnt Fest showcases artists who identify as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ dance community from San Diego and beyond. The festival features queer-focused spaces as well as events open to […]