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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
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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
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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
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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:20260604T080606
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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250602
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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:20260315
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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
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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:20260604T080606
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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:20260604T080606
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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:20250504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250508
DTSTAMP:20260604T080606
CREATED:20250202T033440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T001811Z
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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:20260604T080606
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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:20260604T080607
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:20260604T080607
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:20260604T080607
CREATED:20250508T142430Z
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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:20260604T080607
CREATED:20250513T195655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T195655Z
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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:20260604T080607
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T080607
CREATED:20250504T205810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250504T205810Z
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SUMMARY:PechaKucha Night Volume 52: Missed Connections
DESCRIPTION:Whether it’s a glance\, a moment\, or a spark; explore how thoughtfully designed spaces can spark new connections\, provide second chances\, fuel creativity\, and shape our communities for the future.\nPechaKucha Night Volume 52\nThursday\, May 15\, 2025\nTOPIC: Missed Connections\nWhere missed connections meet inspired spaces!\nAttendance is FREE but registration is required.\nDoors open at 6:00 p.m.\nPresentations start at 7:00 p.m.
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/pechakucha-night-volume-52-missed-connections/
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word / Literature
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250607
DTSTAMP:20260604T080607
CREATED:20250519T191618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T185820Z
UID:49457-1747353600-1749254399@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:Acoustic Evenings at the Athenaeum
DESCRIPTION:The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library is pleased to present the 2025 spring season of the Acoustic Evenings concert series\, beginning May 16. The Acoustic Evenings series at the Athenaeum showcases some of the finest acoustic musicians in San Diego. Multiple acts fill each program\, and attentive audiences delight in the intimacy of the unplugged storytelling format. San Diego Music Hall of Fame founder Jefferson Jay organizes and hosts the series. The project advances the Athenaeum’s commitment to support diverse San Diego talent. Acoustic Evenings is an unforgettable and personal experience for San Diego music lovers. The series\, continuing through June 6\, is set in the Athenaeum’s Joan & Irwin Jacobs Music Room.\nMay 16 – June 6\, 2025 @ 7:30 p.m.\nJOAN & IRWIN JACOBS MUSIC ROOM\nAthenaeum Music & Arts Library\n1008 Wall Street\nLa Jolla\, CA 92037
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/acoustic-evenings-at-the-athenaeum/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518
DTSTAMP:20260604T080607
CREATED:20250105T202713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T050412Z
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SUMMARY:Romeo & Juliet
DESCRIPTION:Lovely and lyrical. Compelling and heartbreaking. SDB’s production’s of Romeo et Juliet has been moving San Diego audiences for the past decade. A rapturous evening devoted to young love and to those who remember its triumphs and tragedies. Artistic Director Javier Velasco’s re-staging of Shakespeare’s masterpiece is a lush\, yet intimate rumination that focuses on the inner desires of the most famous star-crossed lovers of all time.\n\n\n\nMay 17\, 2025 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Balboa Theatre 868 Fourth AveSan Diego 92101\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/romeo-juliet/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T080607
CREATED:20250412T033658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T052655Z
UID:49217-1747483200-1747504800@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:LUCHA FEST
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an electrifying celebration of Lucha Libre\, art\, and culture on Saturday\, May 17\, 2025 at Lucha Fest happening at The Soap Factory-a dynamic\, family-friendly event bringing together the best of wrestling\, art\, music\, food\, and community!\nIn collaboration with the Comic-Con Museum\, Gray Area Foundation for the Arts\, Museo de Lucha Libre Tijuana Mexicana\, the Office of the Consulate General of Mexico in San Diego\,USA\, and Global Lucha\, this special event marks the official unveiling of a large-scale mural honoring legendary luchadores.\nExperience the Excitement:\n🎭 Mural Unveiling – Celebrate the launch of a stunning tribute to Lucha Libre’s legacy.\n🔥 Live Lucha Libre Matches – Witness high-flying action from top luchadores from Global Lucha!\n🎶 Dj & Music – Feel the rhythm with beats that keep the energy high.\n🌮 Local Food & Craft Bar – Savor authentic flavors from Wet Tacos and Suncoast Pizza while enjoying the festivities.\n👧Family Friendly Activities – Fun-filled activities for kids.\n📸 Lucha Photo Booth Fun – Snap pics and strike a pose with Lucha-inspired props and backdrops.\nWhen: Saturday\, May 17\, 2025\nTime: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM\nWhere: The Soap Factory\nAddress: 2995 Commercial St\, San Diego\, CA 92113\nTickets: This is a FREE EVENT\nAges: This is an ALL AGES event with a family friendly atmosphere
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/lucha-fest/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T213000
DTSTAMP:20260604T080607
CREATED:20250511T190958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250511T190958Z
UID:49422-1747510200-1747517400@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:Cameron Carpenter: Metropolis
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the dystopian universe of Metropolis—Fritz Lang’s 1927 science fiction classic. Pioneering organist and composer Cameron Carpenter performs his original score for solo organ as the film is projected on a big screen. \nSaturday\, May 17\, 2025\n7:30 PM\nSt. James by the Sea
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/cameron-carpenter-metropolis/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media,Music Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T080607
CREATED:20250412T032629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T032830Z
UID:49212-1747594800-1747602000@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:LOUIS: A Silent Film with Live Musical Performance by WYNTON MARSALIS and CECILE LICAD
DESCRIPTION:Superstar jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis will be joined by renowned classical pianist Cecile Licad and an 11-piece jazz ensemble conducted by Andy Faber for a unique live musical performance to accompany the presentation of LOUIS – A Silent Film. LOUIS was written and directed by Dan Pritzker and shot by Oscar®-winning cinematographer the late Vilmos Zsigmond and pays homage to Louis Armstrong\, Charlie Chaplin\, and the birth of jazz. The film\, set in 1907 New Orleans\, tells the story of a young boy (Louis) born into poverty\, who dreams of playing the trumpet. Marsalis was brought on board to oversee the music for the film and immediately became an integral part of Pritzker’s vision. This live touring show will treat audiences to a modern version of an original immersive-style experience\, blending a live musical performance with the captivating story-telling and classic visuals captured in Dan Pritzker’s LOUIS to provide a (not so) silent film experience.\nWYNTON MARSALIS: THE LOUIS PROJECT\nSunday\, May 18\, 2025 • 7 PM\nBalboa Theatre\nJazz Series
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/49212/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250609
DTSTAMP:20260604T080607
CREATED:20250519T190615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T053231Z
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SUMMARY:Latin History for Morons
DESCRIPTION:Latin History for Morons is a hilarious and insightful exploration inspired by the glaring absence of Latinos in American history textbooks. In this uproarious show\, Rick Najera embarks on a frenetic quest to uncover a Latin hero for his son’s school project. With his comedic flair\, he delivers a whirlwind recap of the Aztec Empire and shines a light on the unsung Latin patriots of the Revolutionary War and beyond\, distilling 3\,000 years of history—from the Mayans to Pitbull—into 110 irreverent and uncensored minutes that are both entertaining and enlightening.\nMay 23- June 8\, 2025\nOceanside Theatre Company\n217 North Coast Highway\nOceanside\, CA 92054
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/latin-history-for-morons/
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250523T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T080607
CREATED:20250113T230720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T230720Z
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SUMMARY:VIP Arts & Culture Baja Tour - VISUAL ARTS
DESCRIPTION:Discover Baja’s Vibrant Art and Culture: A VIP Experience\nImmerse yourself in the rich creative landscape of Baja California with an expertly curated cultural tour of Tijuana’s Visual Arts scene by Art Scene Baja. The VIP experience includes round-trip transportation from the border\, a gourmet lunch\, and wine tasting featuring Baja’s finest vintages.\n– \n\nThe Vanguard Culture team will meet you on the U.S. side of the border and we will walk across together. The Art Scene Baja bus will pick us up immediately on the other side. Guests will be returned to the San Ysidro border and will walk across with the Vanguard Culture team.\nFriday\, May 23rd\, 9am-5pm: Visual Arts Tour\n\nExplore the latest exhibitions at renowned cultural institutions.\nMeet talented local artists in their studios and witness their creative process.\nEnjoy a private wine-tasting experience showcasing premium Baja wines.\nIndulge in a gourmet lunch featuring Mexican or fusion cuisine.\nDiscover exquisite ceramic art and contemporary designs.\nReturn transportation to the Tijuana border crossing.\n\nPrice per person: $300 USD\n  \nWhat to Bring:\n\nComfortable shoes and a light jacket (evening return).\nPersonal or business cards for networking opportunities.\nCash or cards for small purchases (Pesos\, Dollars\, and credit cards are accepted).\nPassport and/or SENTRI card\n\nEmbark on a journey of inspiration and creativity. Reserve your spot today!
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/vip-arts-culture-baja-tour-visual-arts/
CATEGORIES:Culinary Arts,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T080607
CREATED:20250510T042322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T042322Z
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SUMMARY:Sliding Glass Doors
DESCRIPTION:SACRA/PROFANA is super pleased to present Sliding Glass Doors\,  an immersive choral concert exploring the depth and legacy of Black American music through the personal lens of composer\, arranger\, and gospel scholar Dr. Brandon Waddles. The program features a compelling blend of gospel\, spirituals\, and musical theater\, including works composed or arranged by Waddles\, who currently serves as the Associate Music Director for the National Broadway Tour of The Wiz.\nArtistic Director Juan Carlos Acosta calls Waddles “an artist\, professional\, and scholar of the highest caliber\,” and this concert marks a major moment in the ensemble’s evolution.\nSunday\, May 25\, 2025\n4:00 p.m.\nChrist United Presbyterian Church San Diego\n3025 Fir St\, San Diego\, CA 92102\n(Christ United is the third-oldest Black Presbyterian Church in the nation)\nTickets run $15-$40
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/sliding-glass-doors/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T213000
DTSTAMP:20260604T080607
CREATED:20250508T055249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250518T065039Z
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SUMMARY:Unified Harmonies
DESCRIPTION:Art of Elan is thrilled to partner with San Diego’s premier contemporary ballet company\, The Rosin Box Project\, for two special performances of “Unified Harmonies\,” a multidisciplinary production that features new choreography alongside the stunning string quartet works of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw and Kian Ravaei\, exploring the crucial role of artists as changemakers and emphasizing the importance of collaboration in today’s world.\nWednesday\, May 28\, 2025\n7:30 PM & 8:50 PM\nThe Baker-Baum Hall at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center\n 7600 Fay Avenue San Diego\, CA\, 9203\n \n \n 
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/unified-harmonies/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250613
DTSTAMP:20260604T080607
CREATED:20250605T220916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T220916Z
UID:49568-1748563200-1749772799@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:Jane Austen Wrecked My Life
DESCRIPTION: \nExperience the charming French rom-com Jane Austen Wrecked My Life at San Diego’s Digital Gym Cinema. Follow Agathe’s journey from Paris to a Jane Austen Residency in England\, where romance and self-discovery await. Agathe (Camille Rutherford) is a hopelessly clumsy yet charming young woman who works in the legendary Shakespeare & Co. bookshop in Paris\, while she dreams of being a successful writer\, and of experiencing love akin to a Jane Austen novel\, she finds herself desperately single and plagued by writers block. When Agathe’s best friend (Pablo Pauly) gets her invited to the Jane Austen Writers’ Residency in England\, she finally has her Jane Austen moment…and is caught in a very unexpected romantic triangle. Agathe must let go of her insecurities to decide what she really wants for herself\, and to achieve her romantic and professional dreams.\n\nShowtimes:\nFriday\, May 30\, 2025 – Thursday\, June 12\, 2025\nTicket Prices: $13 Regular / $11 Students & Seniors / $9 Members\nTrailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inLm4GvLQuk&ab_channel=SonyPicturesClassics
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/jane-austen-wrecked-my-life/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T080607
CREATED:20250529T061406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T061800Z
UID:49526-1748709000-1748725200@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:Behind the Music: Voices of our City
DESCRIPTION:This Mental Health Awareness Month\, join us for creativity as self-care. Voices of Our City Choir invites you to experience how music and art become lifelines—tools for mental wellness\, community building\, and hope. Through live performance\, storytelling\, and visual art\, witness how our choir members reclaim joy\, voice\, and healing.\nCome be moved. Come be inspired. Come and play!\nYou will get to experience Voices’ programming like:\n• participating in a songwriting activity with Voices’ facilitators • meeting the producers of our podcast Sounds of the Sidewalk and share your own voice for a future episode • exploring a showcase of art created by members of Voices • individual and in-community art-making opportunities • participating in an improv workshop\nBehind The Music culminates on a high note with a soul-stirring sing-along concert inside St. Paul’s Cathedral. This is more than a music event — it’s a celebration of resilience\, community\, and the healing power of song and art.\nTickets are $35 each. Children welcome — kids under 10 are free.100% of ticket sales go directly to the transformational programming of Voices of Our City.\n\n\nMay 31\, 2025\, 4:30 PM\nSt. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral\n2728 Sixth Ave\nSan Diego\, CA 92103\n\n\n \n \n 
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/behind-the-music-voices-of-our-city/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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