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SUMMARY:Becoming Betty Boop
DESCRIPTION:Betty Boop has been a cultural icon for nearly 100 years. In collaboration with Fleischer Studios\, this one-of-a-kind exhibit embarks on a nostalgic journey\, starting with Betty’s beginnings to her rise to international popularity—and what makes her a fan favorite today. First introduced in 1930\, Betty Boop was created by Max Fleischer for his “Talkartoons” series\, the world’s first animated “talkies\,” which Max’s company\, Fleischer Studios\, produced for Paramount Studios. Personifying the fabulous flappers and jazz artists of the day\, she was also the earliest animated character to be on broadcast television\, drawn live on-air by creator Max Fleischer. Also highlighted are the eight women who have voiced Betty over the years.\n\n\n\nComic-Con Museum 2131 Pan American Plaza San Diego CA 92101\n\n\n\nNow – June 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/becoming-betty-boop/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250613
DTSTAMP:20260604T092639
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SUMMARY:SD Italian Film Festival Monthly Series
DESCRIPTION:Experience the best of Italian cinema year-round with the San Diego Italian Film Festival! Enjoy monthly screenings at central locations like the Digital Gym Cinema at UC San Diego Park & Market and the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park. More than movies\, this festival celebrates identity\, history\, and community\, inspired by Italy’s vibrant piazzas where stories\, friendships\, and culture thrive. Join us in exploring art\, connection\, and the joy of sharing through the lens of Italian cinema.\n \n \n  \n \n\n 
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/sd-italian-film-festival-monthly-series/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250714
DTSTAMP:20260604T092639
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SUMMARY:Women in Focus
DESCRIPTION:“Although the result is obtained by chemical means\, the little work it entails will greatly please ladies.” So wrote one of photography’s inventors\, Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre (1787–1851)\, about his eponymous daguerreotype in 1839. Daguerre’s words\, which associate women with idleness\, are clearly misogynistic. Yet in a backhanded way\, Daguerre predicted the pivotal role women would play in photography since its invention in the 1830s. Undaunted by photographic chemistry—and often neglected or derided by their male peers—women have made huge contributions to the development of the medium across a variety of genres.\n \nIn the nineteenth century\, photography was more accessible than established artistic disciplines like painting and sculpture because it was new and thus free from conventional training that historically prohibited women. It was relatively inexpensive to start and could be practiced at home with makeshift darkrooms set up in closets or bathrooms. Yet even with fewer barriers to entry\, women faced their share of constraints in a male-dominated field. Expectations of gender often dictated the themes they could pursue\, encouraging portraiture and still life rather than photographs of war and exploration.\n \nWomen took up photography in increasing numbers in the twentieth century\, and by the 1930s\, some of the most successful photographers in the world included Margaret Bourke-White\, Dorothea Lange\, and Imogen Cunningham\, all on view in this exhibition. Women in Focus\, drawn from The San Diego Museum of Art’s permanent collection (which merged with the Museum of Photographic Arts in 2023)\, allows for a fuller account of the medium’s history by highlighting how women have shaped photography from the mid-nineteenth century to today.\n \nMuseum of Photographic Arts\n@ The San Diego Museum of Art\nNash Gallery\nFebruary 1 – July 13\, 2024\n \n\n \n\n \n\n 
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/women-in-focus/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTSTAMP:20260604T092639
CREATED:20250202T030012Z
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SUMMARY:Da Vinci’s First Flight
DESCRIPTION:The world has long been captivated by Leonardo da Vinci’s remarkable inventions and insatiable curiosity. Now\, this fascination takes flight in a groundbreaking exhibition titled Da Vinci’s First Flight\, presented by the Artisans of Florence\, on behalf of the Museum of Leonardo da Vinci.\nSet to make its world premiere at the San Diego Air & Space Museum in February 2025\, this immersive experience invites visitors to explore the incredible story of Zoroastro of Peretola\, the young apprentice who may have been the first test pilot for one of Da Vinci’s legendary flying machines.\nFebruary 1\, 2025 – February 2026\nSan Diego Air & Space Museum\n2001 Pan American Plaza\nSan Diego\, CA 92101
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/da-vincis-first-flight/
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTSTAMP:20260604T092639
CREATED:20250201T033655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T033655Z
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SUMMARY:Stories that Connect Us: Selections from the OMA Collection
DESCRIPTION:The growing collection of over 300 works of art at Oceanside Museum of Art reflects the museum’s devotion to preserving the art and stories of Southern California artists.  The Stories that Connect Us: Selections from the OMA Collection\, is a sampling of works from 35 artists ranging in style from portraiture to abstraction that highlights the diverse genres of art OMA has presented over the past 28 years. This exhibition explores narratives surrounding the development of the museums exhibitions and the relationships they have formed with artists and collectors. Many of the featured artists such as James Hubbell\, Ethel Greene\, Italo Scanga\, Roland Reiss\, Jen Trute\, and William Glen Crooks and have had groundbreaking exhibitions at OMA. Additional artists\, such as John Baldessari\, Richard Allen Morris\, Gail Roberts and Robin Bright\, examine the special focus OMA has on collecting prominent artists from San Diego and the important role the museum plays in the artistic growth and education of regional art.\nEXHIBITION CELEBRATION\nSaturday\, March 1\, 2025\n5:00-7:00pm\nOceanside Museum of Art\n704 Pier View Way\nOceanside\, CA 92054
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/stories-that-connect-us-selections-from-the-oma-collection/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250602
DTSTAMP:20260604T092639
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SUMMARY:afra eisma: hush
DESCRIPTION:Through art making\, Dutch artist Afra Eisma processes her own personal trauma and creates spaces for visitors to do the same. Vibrantly colored weavings and stuffed sculptures combine with handmade ceramic elements to form new worlds where aliens\, insects\, and humans gather. Mythological beings and dreamlike places blend with body parts to create safe spaces for the full range of emotional expression. For Eisma\, her artistic practice is one of healing through feeling.\nFor Hush\, her exhibition at ICA Central—her first solo exhibition in the United States—Eisma is designing an experience inspired by the healing properties of breath. As Eisma explains\, “Breath is a tool in becoming more present; it’s a healing power for our nervous system\, a bridge between body and mind. Breath is a bodily function that we have the power to control\, or we let it take control of us.”\nEisma will design an immersive\, multi-media installation with audience participation in mind. Her participatory\, tactile installations will blow\, heave\, and gasp\, reinterpreting the sounds\, sensations\, and act of breathing. Breath is an indicator of life and can be quite intimate. This exhibition draws attention to breathing as an accessible tool for healing\, a hallmark of many wellness practices\, it is a proven stress-reducer\, resetting the link between body and mind.\nICA CENTRAL\n1439 El Prado\nSan Diego\, CA 92101\nNow – June 1\, 2025
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/afra-eisma-hush/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250509
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SUMMARY:Visions of a Future
DESCRIPTION:Casa Familiar’s 18th Annual Día de la Mujer Exhibition\, Visions of a Future\, explores Afrofuturism\, Latinfuturism\, and Chicanofuturism to reimagine alternative realities. Curated by Claudia Cano\, the show challenges dominant narratives on migration\, colonialism\, and identity. Women and non-binary artists are invited to submit works in all media.\nOpening Reception: March 6\, 2025\, 5–7 PM\nClosing Reception: May 8\, 2025\, 5–7 PM \nThe Front Arte & Cultura\n147 West San Ysidro Blvd.\nSan Ysidro\, CA 92173
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/visions-of-a-future/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250505
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SUMMARY:Convergence
DESCRIPTION:Convergence by Duke Windsor brings together two distinct artistic styles—textured urban abstracts and realistic alleyway scenes—to explore the raw beauty and hidden stories of city life. Through layers of paint\, rich textures\, and touches of gold leaf\, Windsor captures the interplay between gritty urban surfaces and the vibrant experiences they reflect. His detailed alleyway paintings\, inspired by thousands of photographs\, contrast with expressive abstract works\, revealing the unseen narratives within our built environment. Convergence invites viewers to consider the ways our cities shape us\, encouraging a deeper appreciation for the ever-evolving landscapes we call home.\nThe exhibition will be on view from March 8 – May 4\, with an opening reception on March 23.\n\n\nOpening Reception Details\nDate: March 23\, 2025\nHours: 5:00pm to 8:00pm\nAddress: 530 Sixth Avenue\, San Diego\, CA 92101
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/convergence/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260315
DTSTAMP:20260604T092640
CREATED:20250125T204320Z
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SUMMARY:Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder: Where Science Meets Fiction
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for Whovians to dust off their sonic screwdrivers because San Diego’s Comic-Con Museum\, located inside historic Balboa Park\, has announced that tickets for the highly anticipated U.S. premiere of the Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder: Where Science Meets Fiction exhibit are on sale now. Tickets allow guests to explore the entire museum—and for Doctor Who fans of all generations to be the first to see this exhibit in the U.S.\, which opens March 15\, 2025—and can be purchased at comic-con.org/museum.\nThe exhibit features an extensive array of original props and sets\, and a unique collection of behind-the-scenes resource materials from the world’s longest-running science fiction show. This multi-sensory exhibit invites visitors to experience the Doctor’s adventures\, come face to face with a selection of iconic characters\, and explore some of the worlds visited on screen\, all while learning about the real-life science behind the show’s memorable moments. A wealth of scientific “wibbly-wobbly\, timey-wimey” topics like the concept of time travel\, artificial intelligence\, DNA manipulation\, and cloning can be explored throughout the exhibit.\nHighlights of the exhibit include:\n\n\nA Time Vortex Corridor and TARDIS Tech Room where visitors can examine the technological capabilities of the Doctor’s gadgets and gizmos\, including a collection of authentic sonic screwdrivers\n\n\nThe Monster Vault that houses the Doctor’s most terrifying alien adversaries\, including the Cybermen and the Weeping Angels (Plus a simulator that allows visitors to change their voice to sound like a Dalek!)\n\n\nExclusive Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder merchandise\, exclusive to Comic-Con Museum\n\n\nComic-Con Museum\n2131 Pan American Plaza\nSan Diego\, CA\, 92101
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/doctor-who-worlds-of-wonder-where-science-meets-fiction/
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word / Literature,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250908
DTSTAMP:20260604T092640
CREATED:20250311T182610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T182610Z
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SUMMARY:Fashioning an Icon: Virgin of Guadalupe Imagery in Textile Design
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by her long history of depiction on textiles\, these works explore the Virgin of Guadalupe’s endurance as an iconic cultural symbol fashioned through creative expression.\n\n\n\n\nFashioning an Icon: Virgin of Guadalupe Imagery in Textile Design celebrates her representation on clothing and adornment. Objects range from traditional garments created by over 70 artists from Mexico\, to a selection of local artistic interpretations of la Virgen. Inspired by her long history of depiction on textiles\, these works explore the Virgin of Guadalupe’s endurance as an iconic cultural symbol fashioned through creative expression.\nApril 5 – September 7\, 2025
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/fashioning-an-icon-virgin-of-guadalupe-imagery-in-textile-design/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250804
DTSTAMP:20260604T092640
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SUMMARY:The Art of Autism: A Different Lens
DESCRIPTION:This community partnership between Oceanside Museum of Art and The Art of Autism celebrates and champions neurodivergent artists while raising awareness about how people think\, learn\, perceive\, and contribute their unique perspectives to the world we share. The exhibition and associated community programs will provide a robust platform for neurodivergent artists to share their self-expression and expose neurotypical audiences across Southern California to accomplishments by the visual artists featured while building understanding and support for the broader autism community. These programs will help audiences better understand our differences and unique perspectives\, demonstrating how the arts physically\, mentally\, socially\, and emotionally bridge communities.\nThe exhibition will showcase more than a dozen neurodiverse artists selected by The Art of Autism to share their best recent work with audiences across Southern California. The Art of Autism is a San Diego County-based nonprofit of talented individuals who have come together to display the creative abilities of people on the autism spectrum and others who are neurodivergent. The Art of Autism provides a forum to connect with those who wish to employ these abilities. \nEXHIBITION CELEBRATION\nSaturday\, May 3\, 2025\n5:00-7:00pm\nOn view April 5 – August 3\, 2025
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/the-art-of-autism-a-different-lens/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250602
DTSTAMP:20260604T092640
CREATED:20250511T191755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250511T192000Z
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SUMMARY:CRWDSPCR
DESCRIPTION:Experience CRWDSPCR\, a groundbreaking dance film that captures the late-2000s revival performance of Merce Cunningham’s innovative 1993 choreography. Created using the choreographic software LifeForms\, CRWDSPCR exemplifies Cunningham’s embrace of technology in dance composition\, blending digital aesthetics with human movement. Directed by Charles Atlas\, this 29-minute film offers a mesmerizing interplay of dance\, digital abstraction\, and structured spontaneity. The film will be shown on loop every half hour during open hours.\nApril 18 – June 1\, 2025\nCalifornia Center for the Arts Museum\n340 N. Escondido Blvd.\nEscondido\, CA 92025\n\n 
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/crwdspcr/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Film & Multi-media
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428
DTSTAMP:20260604T092640
CREATED:20250105T202441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250105T202442Z
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SUMMARY:2025 WOW Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 WOW Festival will feature four action-packed days of theatre\, dance\, music\, puppetry\, spectacle events and more\, with multiple performances by renowned local\, national and international artists occurring throughout the weekend. A complete roster of artists and projects will be announced in the coming months. Presented in Partnership with UC San Diego.\n \nApril 24 – 27\, 2025\nWOW Festival 2025 will take place at venues around UC San Diego
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/2025-wow-festival/
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428
DTSTAMP:20260604T092640
CREATED:20250204T213346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T052951Z
UID:48252-1745452800-1745798399@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:Art Alive
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the return of Art Alive with an astonishing array of colorful floral interpretations and four days of fun-filled events\, including the Premiere Dinner and the 10th edition of the iconic Bloom Bash event. Art Alive is The San Diego Museum of Art’s signature annual fundraiser\, providing essential support for the Museum’s exhibitions\, education\, outreach\, and public programs. Join us this spring as we construct another astounding year of flowers and art! The 2025 event celebrates art and architecture inspired by the groundbreaking architectural designs of Lord Norman Foster and his internationally renowned studio Foster + Partners.\nApril 24–27\, 2025\nThe San Diego Museum of Art\n1450 El Prado\nBalboa Park\, San Diego\, CA
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/art-alive/
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250502
DTSTAMP:20260604T092640
CREATED:20250326T044301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T044301Z
UID:49028-1745539200-1746143999@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:SD Asian Film Festival Spring Showcase
DESCRIPTION:A weeklong celebration of bold\, independent storytelling from Asia and the Asian diaspora\, the San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF) Spring Showcase is one of Pacific Arts Movement’s (Pac Arts) signature year-round programs. While SDAFF in the fall highlights cutting-edge and emerging voices\, Spring Showcase brings a mix of festival favorites\, cinematic classics\, and some of the most celebrated and popular films from Asia\, offering audiences a chance to experience the hits and breakthrough documentaries that captivate international audiences.\n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/sd-asian-film-festival-spring-showcase/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T220000
DTSTAMP:20260604T092640
CREATED:20250320T051214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T050806Z
UID:48959-1745575200-1745791200@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:C-Note Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Calling all art collectors!\n\n\n\nJoin Vanguard Culture at SD Art Advisory in Mission Hills for a special 2-day art show featuring works by local\, national\, and international artists for just $100.\n\n\n\nStop by anytime from 10am-10pm on Sat. & Sun April 26-27 for access to hundreds of amazing works of art for under a C-Note. Meet the artists throughout the day and start building and/or continue growing your art collection.\n\n\n\nThe $10 ticket fee supports Vanguard Culture\, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to advancing San Diego’s creative workforce.\n\n\n\n100% of the art sales go back to the artists!\nWant exclusive access?\n \nJoin us on Friday\, April 25th for our VIP Preview Night. ($100 suggested donation.)\nYour VIP Preview ticket provides first access to hundreds of works of art\, 2 drink tickets\, and gourmet appetizers. Guests will also enjoy a brief panel discussion with Vanguard Culture Founder Susanna Peredo Swap & Board President Shaun Cassidy about the future of the creative sector; and an immersive art installation by Ramiro Martinez Jr. on the 2nd Level of the gallery. \n \n\n\n\nSD Art Advisory 3977 Falcon StreetSan Diego\, CA 92103\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/c-note-art-show/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T092640
CREATED:20250405T201751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T203159Z
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SUMMARY:Revelations
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Mingei International Museum\, Art of Elan presents a colorful musical program that takes inspiration from the Fashioning an Icon exhibit featuring incredible handmade work by Mexican textile artists. With music composed by Gabriela Ortiz\, José Elizondo\, and Nico Muhly\, as well as “In Memoriam” by Arnold Bax for English Horn\, Harp and String Quartet\, this highly imaginative program encourages reflection and a greater appreciation for the beauty that is all around us.\nTuesday\, April 29\, 2025\n7:00 PM 8:00 PM\nMingei International Museum\n1439 El Prado\nSan Diego\, CA\, 92101
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/revelations/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T220000
DTSTAMP:20260604T092640
CREATED:20250130T232622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T232622Z
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SUMMARY:34th annual San Diego Music Awards
DESCRIPTION:34th annual San Diego Music Awards takes place on April 29\, 2025 at Humphreys by the Bay. The event honors San Diego music and musicians\, and benefits the San Diego Music Foundation’s Guitars for Schools program. The San Diego Music Awards started in 1991\, as a way to recognize the achievements of our diverse local music community. Now in its 33rd year\, the San Diego Music Awards presents awards in multiple categories\, recognizing many different genres of music including Rock\, Jazz\, Hip Hop\, Americana and World Music. Past performers include Jewel\, Jason Mraz\, Switchfoot\, P.O.D.\, Sara Watkins (Nickel Creek). The San Diego Music Awards is the primary fundraising vehicle for the San Diego Music Foundation’s Guitars for Schools Program.\nHumphreys Concerts By The Bay\n2241 Shelter Island Drive\nSan Diego\, CA 92106
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/34th-annual-san-diego-music-awards/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250503
DTSTAMP:20260604T092640
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual AAPI Show
DESCRIPTION:Join Thumbprint Gallery for the closing reception of their annual AAPI Heritage Month group exhibition\, a powerful showcase of identity\, creativity\, and resilience. Featuring work by over a dozen local and national Asian American Pacific Islander artists\, the exhibition spans painting\, sculpture\, photography\, and mixed media. Each piece reflects personal and cultural narratives\, honoring AAPI heritage through bold artistic expression. Don’t miss this final chance to experience the show and support the vibrant talent on display.\nThumbprint Gallery\n920 Kline Street\nLa Jolla\, CA\, 92037\nOn view now through closing reception:\nMay 31\, 2025\n7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/3rd-annual-aapi-show/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTSTAMP:20260604T092640
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UID:49271-1746230400-1746403199@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:Carmen
DESCRIPTION:City Ballet of San Diego – Carmen \nCity Ballet of San Diego’s 32nd season closes with two spectacular one-act ballets\, with live music performed by the City Ballet Orchestra\, John Nettles conducting. This visually spectacular one-act production of Carmen\, set in southern Spain\, follows the downfall of Don José\, a naïve soldier who is seduced by the wiles of the fiery Carmen. José abandons his childhood sweetheart and deserts from his military duties yet loses Carmen’s love to the glamorous torero Escamillo.\nConcert Hall\nCalifornia Center for the Arts\, Escondido
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/carmen/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T092640
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T203841Z
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SUMMARY:Space 4 Art: Open Studios
DESCRIPTION:Open Studios is an opportunity for our resident artists to showcase their latest work and creative practices with friends and community— and a rare opportunity for the community to get an intimate view of the creative process.\nCome mingle with fellow art lovers\, artists\, and community members. Expect food\, drinks\, and musical performances by:\n\n\nJazz Pianist\, Tobin Chodos\n\n\nThe Killer Trees Band\n\n\nDrummers Without Borders\n\n\nEntry is always free\, but bring cash\, credit\, or use Venmo to make purchases at our concession table. We’ll offer samosas\, laddoos\, beer\, wine\, and other NA drinks options!\nCheck back here closer to May 3 for the final performance schedule and other details.\n\nSpace 4 Art Inc.\n340 16th Street\nSan Diego\, CA\, 92101
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/space-4-art-open-studios/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T230000
DTSTAMP:20260604T092640
CREATED:20250416T162337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T024026Z
UID:49258-1746298800-1746313200@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:G Love Art & Music
DESCRIPTION:Internationally acclaimed musician G. Love steps into his role as a visual artist\, showcasing his original paintings alongside a powerful collection of gallery works curated by Monty Montgomery. This is not your average art show—this is a cultural experience.\n\nWHAT TO EXPECT:\nLive Art Installations – Watch top artists create new works in real time.\nCurated Art Gallery – Discover and purchase original pieces from renowned artists.\nDrink Specials – Sip on handcrafted cocktails and local brews.\nLocal Food Vendors – Enjoy delicious bites from San Diego’s best—wood-fired pizza\, elevated tacos\, and fresh\, seasonal dishes. G. Love Acoustic Set – Close out the night with an intimate\, soulful performance by G. Love.\nSat May 3 2025\n7:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Doors 6:00 PM)\nThe Soap Factory\n2995 Commercial St\nSan Diego\, CA 92113
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/g-love-art-music/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T230000
DTSTAMP:20260604T092640
CREATED:20250415T204756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T025032Z
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SUMMARY:The Avant Garde Ball
DESCRIPTION:Chaired by Anna Haudenschild Meier\, Jennifer Nelson\, and Alex High\, The Avant Garde Ball invites you to celebrate the fusion of art\, music\, and fashion in a way that San Diego has never experienced before. \nGrab your friends and experience the next big thing at MCASD. The Avant Garde Ball is where contemporary art meets boundary-pushing couture. Let the Museum guide your creativity.\nThis one-of-a-kind party will bring together the next generation of creatives for an unforgettable night out featuring:\n\nOpen bar with crafted cocktails\, beer\, and wine\nHouse music\nIn-gallery DJ listening rooms\nLive music\nImmersive artist installations\nExclusive photo ops\nLate night bites\nVIP experience upgrades: professional photography session\, limited-edition gift\, and first access to shop Re:claimed…\n\nAnnouncing Re:claimed—a vintage pop-up offering a curated selection of pre-loved and sustainably sourced designer accessories and goods! All purchases directly support MCASD.\nPlease note: The Avant Garde Ball is a 21+ event. \n 
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/the-avant-garde-ball/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250508
DTSTAMP:20260604T092640
CREATED:20250202T033440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T001811Z
UID:48241-1746316800-1746662399@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:San Diego French Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 5th edition of the San Diego French Film Festival\, presented by the Alliance Française San Diego. From May 4-7\, 2025\, explore the theme of “Love in All Its Forms”\, celebrating romance\, friendships\, and the power of connection through an exceptional lineup of francophone films\, at THE LOT La Jolla\, one of San Diego’s most elegant venues. ​​​\nThe festival kicks off on Sunday\, May 4\, with a red-carpet Opening Gala\, featuring the a feature film and a short film (titles to be announced). Guests will enjoy an elegant soirée with gourmet hors d’oeuvres\, desserts\, champagne\, and live entertainment\, including a DJ-curated dance party.\nFrom Monday\, May 5\, through Wednesday\, May 7\, the festival will present a curated selection of short and feature films. ​On May 5\, save the date for a special panel featuring filmmakers\, actors\, and industry experts.\n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/san-diego-french-film-festival/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250512
DTSTAMP:20260604T092640
CREATED:20250508T141424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T141424Z
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SUMMARY:Gator By The Bay
DESCRIPTION:Gator By The Bay is San Diego’s largest and most authentic Louisiana-themed festival\, held annually around Mother’s Day weekend. Presented by the Bon Temps Social Club\, this four-day\, family-friendly event features over 100 musical acts across seven stages\, southern cuisine (including 10\,000 pounds of crawfish!)\, live music\, dancing\, and more. Located at Spanish Landing Park on San Diego Bay\, this festival has been bringing the spirit of Louisiana to San Diego since 2001.\nMay 8-11\nGator By the Bay\, Spanish Landing Park\n3900 N Harbor Dr\nSan Diego\, CA 92101
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/gator-by-the-bay/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTSTAMP:20260604T092640
CREATED:20250528T020358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T020358Z
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SUMMARY:INTIKA: Men in Textiles
DESCRIPTION:Image: Genaro Morena \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe INTIKA exhibition highlights the rich and evolving tradition of male textile artists\, from the master weavers of Taquile\, Peru\, to contemporary creators redefining the medium. On view are diverse works that incorporate unconventional materials\, sculpture\, and installation art. The show explores the role of textiles in storytelling\, healing\, politics\, and gender identity across cultures. Recognized by UNESCO\, Taquile’s textile legacy anchors the exhibit’s historical context. Curated by Armando Garcia-Orso and Natalie Gonzalez.\nCurated by Armando Garcia-Orso\, VMOTA Curatorial and Education Manager\nin collaboration with Natalie Gonzalez of Oceanside Museum of Art\nMay 10 – October 4\, 2025\nVisions Museum of Textile Art\n2825 Dewey Road\, Suite 100\nSan Diego\, CA 92106
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/intika-men-in-textiles/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T092640
CREATED:20250415T212051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T212051Z
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SUMMARY:PARK OPERA
DESCRIPTION:Project [BLANK] continues its tradition as San Diego’s most innovative producer of opera\, with a new production that busts open the operatic form and scatters its pieces throughout a public park. PARK OPERA is a one-of-a-kind interdisciplinary arts experience\, free and open to the public. Staged outdoors in a public park\, audiences receive a map and follow a wandering course through a landscape filled with music\, art\, and movement. Listeners of all ages will discover unexpected delights as they explore the park\, igniting the imagination\, activating the senses\, and encouraging us to become “all ears”. In the process\, we all can gain a deeper appreciation for our urban natural spaces\, and consider the impact our presence leaves on our beautiful landscape.\nPARK OPERA was conceived by composer Wojtek Blecharz\, and has been performed in public parks in Poland\, Germany\, and Austria. Project [BLANK] is excited to bring this new work to San Diego for its US Premiere.\nMAY 10\, 2025\, 4:00 – 7:00 PM → BALBOA PARK
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/park-opera/
CATEGORIES:Opera,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T220000
DTSTAMP:20260604T092640
CREATED:20250508T142430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T142430Z
UID:49396-1746903600-1746914400@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:Always WNDR With The Homies
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an unforgettable night of music\, art\, and purpose at WNDR Museum San Diego\, as they team up with Always Check On The Homies for an electrifying evening that blends community\, connection\, and creativity. Founded by mental health advocate William Doerr\, Always Check On The Homies is more than just a brand—it’s a movement rooted in care\, vulnerability\, and checking in with the people we love. With a focus on promoting mental wellness through authentic expression and shared experiences\, William has cultivated a powerful platform that uses art\, storytelling\, and curated gatherings to dismantle stigma and spark conversation. This one-night-only takeover of WNDR’s immersive spaces will be soundtracked by a stacked lineup of DJs bringing nothing but pure vibes. Come move through the museum’s interactive installations as each corner of the exhibit transports you to a space full of creativity and wonder—connecting your senses\, your community\, and your intentions.\nTickets are $60 — space is limited. Don’t miss out.\n\n\n\nSaturday May 10\, 7-10 PM\nWNDR San Diego\n422 Market St\nSan Diego\, CA 92101
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/always-wndr-with-the-homies/
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word / Literature,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250513T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250513T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T092640
CREATED:20250513T195655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T195655Z
UID:49437-1747123200-1747155600@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:The Harlem Gospel Travelers
DESCRIPTION:The Harlem Gospel Travelers are not from Harlem. They came to Harlem\, however\, from far-flung corners of the five boroughs of New York City\, and it was in Harlem\, that legendary center of African-American culture\, that they found their voices. Since its conception\, they have focused on creating music that uplifts\, inspires\, and spreads the message of love.\nMay 22\, 2025\n8:00 p.m.
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/the-harlem-gospel-travelers/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250526
DTSTAMP:20260604T092640
CREATED:20250423T021730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T050559Z
UID:49299-1747267200-1748217599@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:San Diego International Fringe Festival
DESCRIPTION:The San Diego International Fringe Festival returns for its 13th bold and beautiful year\, celebrating creativity without boundaries and performances that push the edge. This year\, we’re proud to showcase over 45 shows from an extraordinary range of artists representing Nepal\, Australia\, Mexico\, the UK\, and across the U.S.—including Los Angeles\, Nevada\, New York\, and right here in San Diego. Whether you’re a longtime Fringer or new to the movement\, San Diego International Fringe is all about bringing artists together from across the globe to share their stories\, amplify their voices\, and build community through the power of performance.\nMay 15-25\, 2025\n\n 
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/san-diego-international-fringe-festival/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance,Special Event,Spoken Word / Literature,Theatre
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