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SUMMARY:Hi-Res Edition 004: PAPER/CUTS
DESCRIPTION:Print culture\, storytelling\, and creative community converge at Hi-Res Edition 004: PAPER/CUTS on May 7\, 2026 at the San Diego Made Factory. Part of San Diego Made’s First Thursdays series\, this free evening celebrates self-publishing and the collective power of print through conversations with local authors Stacey Uy\, Megan Groth\, and Bryttney-Mischele\, alongside curated art\, live music\, food\, and drinks. Hosted by Kelsi Taylor with a live DJ set by DJ Destin33\, the gathering offers an intimate and inspiring space for creative exchange among writers\, artists\, and cultural thinkers. \n\n\n\nSan Diego Made Factory2031 Commercial St.San Diego\, CA 92113
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SUMMARY:14th Annual San Diego Int'l Fringe Festival
DESCRIPTION:Bold\, boundary-pushing\, and unapologetically unconventional\, the San Diego International Fringe Festival returns May 12–24\, 2026\, for its 14th annual celebration of independent performance. Spanning venues across San Diego—and extending into binational spaces—this open-access festival showcases an eclectic mix of theatre\, dance\, music\, spoken word\, comedy\, and more from local\, national\, and international artists. With 100% of ticket sales going directly to performers and a non-juried\, uncensored model\, Fringe offers a rare platform for fearless creativity and fresh voices. Expect the unexpected—and discover something unforgettable. \n\n\n\nAccess CULTURE GEEK Beth Accomando’s deep dive coverage of Fringe Fest HERE.
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/14th-annual-san-diego-intl-fringe-festival/
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SUMMARY:10 Years Bold! REVEAL PARTY
DESCRIPTION:Be part of a defining moment for Vanguard Culture. \n\n\n\nAs we celebrate 10 years as a nonprofit\, we’re bringing together our community of artists\, supporters\, and cultural leaders for a special gathering on May 23 from 11AM–1PM at UC San Diego Park & Market.  \n\n\n\nTogether\, we’ll honor a decade of impact—and share some VERY exciting news about the future of our work. \n\n\n\nThis event is open to all Vanguardistas. Make a donation of any amount to join us for this meaningful and memorable celebration.
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/10-years-bold-reveal-party/
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SUMMARY:2026 DNA New Work Series
DESCRIPTION:Get a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into the future of American theatre at the 2026 DNA New Work Series from La Jolla Playhouse. Taking place May 30–31\, 2026 at the Rao and Padma Makineni Play Development Center\, this beloved annual program invites audiences into the earliest stages of new play and musical development through free readings and workshops from some of today’s most exciting theatre artists. Known as an incubator for groundbreaking productions\, the DNA Series offers an intimate opportunity to experience bold new stories before they reach stages around the world.
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