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 new resonances and cosmic frequencies. Her work invites listeners to consider sound as both vibration and matter, connecting the earthly and the astronomical. Following Brown, […]
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 Kabaka Pyramid—alongside global dance performances, eco-workshops, and a vibrant marketplace of conscious vendors. Explore the Ethnobotany Garden, enjoy plant-based cuisine, and engage in hands-on activities […]
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 global phenomenon, participants learn harmonies together and create a powerful, one-of-a-kind performance in real time. No experience needed—just bring your voice, your energy, and get […]
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 festival features 20+ site-specific performances—from dance and music to puppetry and large-scale spectacle—created by local, national, and international artists. Many events are free, inviting audiences […]
Celebrate spring in full bloom at Art Alive, The San Diego Museum of Art’s signature floral extravaganza and fundraiser, returning April 23–26, 2026. The museum’s galleries transform with nearly 80 stunning floral interpretations inspired by works in the collection, alongside immersive installations, hands-on art activities, and special events like the Bloom Bash and Premiere Dinner. […]
The National Comedy Theatre cast takes on a classic film genre as it presents an improvised Film Noir. Expect to see detectives, femme fatales, guns, murder, misogyny, and mystery as our cast sends up a 1940's film style. For over two decades, the National Comedy Theatre has been entertaining audiences of all sizes and types across […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
