THINGS TO DO

The Bold, the Beautiful & the Brilliantly Weird

  • Race: Power, Resistance & Change

    The exhibition Race: Power, Resistance & Change shares stories of how the construction of race has shaped laws, institutions, and daily life in San Diego and the broader multinational region.

  • Cirque Flip Fabrique: Blizzard

    Experience the magic of winter through breathtaking acrobatics, live music, and stunning visual poetry in Blizzard, the internationally acclaimed contemporary circus by Québec-based company Cirque FLIP Fabrique. This imaginative production […]

  • SDMA Centennial

    Since opening its doors in 1926, The San Diego Museum of Art has served as a cultural cornerstone of Southern California. Located in the heart of Balboa Park, the Museum […]

  • Cherry Blossom Festival

    Celebrate the beauty of spring at the annual Cherry Blossom Festival at the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum. Inspired by the tradition of hanami, the festival features cultural performances, family […]

  • 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 before experiencing a live performance that highlights the importance of clean water access and conservation. All ages and abilities are welcome to move, learn, and […]

  • An Artist @ the Table: Ben Guerrette & Chef Flor Franco

    3 Evenings of Culinary + Artistic Alchemy Step inside CHAPEL in Liberty Station, transformed into an immersive light, sound, and video art environment by visionary artist Ben Guerrette. Experience the next chapter […]

  • DroneArt Show: Four Seasons

    Experience classical music like never before at DroneArt Show: Four Seasons, an open-air spectacle where live musicians and cutting-edge drone technology collide. As a string quartet performs Vivaldi’s iconic score […]

  • Beatrice Wood: Mama of Dada & Curator-Led Tour

    Join the Mingei International Museum for a special program inspired by Boundless with a screening of Beatrice Wood: Mama of Dada. Up until the end of her life, Wood continued […]

  • Celestial Bodies: Moons+Marguerite Brown

    Sound artist Marguerite Brown opens the evening with an exploration of the electric guitar as a celestial body, using planetary tuning forks, custom hardware, and extended performance techniques to reveal […]

  • 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 […]

  • Choir! Choir! Choir!

    Sing your heart out with the wildly popular Choir! Choir! Choir! as they transform audiences into performers in this joyful, interactive musical experience. Guided by the dynamic duo behind the […]

  • WOW Festival

    La Jolla Playhouse’s celebrated WOW Festival returns April 23–26, transforming the UC San Diego campus into a four-day playground of immersive and interactive art. Known as “theatre without walls,” the […]