THINGS TO DO

The Bold, the Beautiful & the Brilliantly Weird

  • 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 […]

  • The Seed Keeper / El Guardián de las Semillas

    Inspired by Diane Wilson’s novel The Seed Keeper, this exhibition explores the concept of seeds as both a material presence and a powerful metaphor—an archive of memory, resilience, and future. […]

  • Mix It Up

    Experience fresh perspectives from across the region at Mix It Up, a juried exhibition showcasing diverse artistic voices and mediums at Ashton Gallery at Art on 30th. The opening reception […]

  • Harlem of the West: Jazz Night

    Experience the vibrant spirit of San Diego’s historic Jazz Era! Join us on April 18 from 6:00 pm–8:00 pm at the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park for an […]

  • Art Alive

    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 […]

  • 42nd Annual Mission Fed ArtWalk

    Mission Fed ArtWalk is San Diego’s original fine art festival, filling the streets of San Diego’s Little Italy district with more than 250 visual artists, four music stages, interactive art […]

  • 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 […]

  • Surrealism Exhibition: THE LIFE

    Dreamlike imagery, subconscious symbolism, and uncanny visual worlds collide at Surrealism Exhibition: THE LIFE, opening May 15, 2026 at the Broker’s Building Art Gallery Board in downtown San Diego. This […]

  • Spectrum 2026

    Presented at Gallery 21 in Balboa Park, Spectrum 2026 is a collaborative exhibition produced by The Studio Door in partnership with the Village Arts and Education Foundation. Curated by RD […]

  • 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, […]