THINGS TO DO

The Bold, the Beautiful & the Brilliantly Weird

  • Hi-Res Edition 004: PAPER/CUTS

    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, […]

  • 14th Annual San Diego Int’l Fringe Festival

    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 […]

  • 10 Years Bold! REVEAL PARTY

    Be part of a defining moment for Vanguard Culture. As 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.  Together, we’ll honor a decade of impact—and share some VERY exciting news […]

  • 2026 DNA New Work Series

    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 […]

  • Decoding DaVinci

    Decoding DaVinci is an immersive theatrical adventure inspired by the pulse-pounding world of The Da Vinci Code and the bestselling thrillers of Dan Brown—a thrilling race against time where the […]

  • Summer Arts Fest

    Hosted by Arts District Liberty Station, this one-day festival brings together the incredible artists of Liberty Station and art lovers from across San Diego for a vibrant, open-air celebration. Spend the day exploring in-studio workshops, live painting demonstrations, and a curated art market featuring local artists and one-of-a-kind work. Enjoy great food, refreshing drinks in […]

  • Culture & Cocktails: 1926

    Inspired by the electric spirit of the 1920s, the decade in which the Museum was founded, the evening invites guests to step into an era of jazz, glamour, and artistic revolution. The celebration unfolds across the sculpture promenade of the Plaza de Panama and throughout the Museum’s iconic Rotunda, with all galleries open for viewing, […]