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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:20250315
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:20250613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251020
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SUMMARY:The Kumeyaay Visual Storytelling Project
DESCRIPTION:“Visual storytelling has been apart of Kumeyaay tradition since time immemorial.”\nThe Kumeyaay Visual Storytelling Project is an immersive exhibition that brings the two-part comic Our\, Past\, Present\, and Future and Beyond Gaming\, written by Kumeyaay Tribal Historians Ethan Banegas\, Michael Connolly Miskwish\, Lorraine Orosco\, and Stanley Rodriguez\, to life in three dimensions.\n“Each of these two ways [comics] tells the same story\, but slightly differently. Sometimes\, having the same story told twice is the best way to learn about something that’s complicated. We want these two stories to help everyone learn more about our people\, our story and how we view the world.”\nAuthored by Tribal Historians Ethan Banegas\, Michael Connolly Miskwish\, Lorraine Orosco\, and Stanley Rodriguez\, the exhibition presents history from the perspective of Kumeyaay culture bearers and celebrates the power of visual storytelling through graphic novels. \nOn view through October 19\, 2025\nWisteria Cottage\n780 Prospect Street\nLa Jolla\, CA 92037
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/the-kumeyaay-visual-storytelling-project/
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word / Literature
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251103
DTSTAMP:20260603T214720
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SUMMARY:XICANA! San Diego
DESCRIPTION:XICANA! San Diego explores the powerful intersections of art\, activism\, and cultural identity through the lens of over one hundred Chicana artists from across Southern California. Curated by Dulce Stein and organized by ESMoA in collaboration with the California Center for the Arts\, Escondido\, this exhibition will celebrate resilience\, identity\, and vision through work in all media\, including painting\, textiles\, photography\, sculpture\, performance\, film\, and poetry.\nSee the preview HERE.\nJune 21 – November 2\, 2025\nCA Center for the Arts Escondido\n340 N. Escondido Blvd.\nEscondido\, CA 92025\n\n \n \n 
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/xicana-san-diego/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260706
DTSTAMP:20260603T214720
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T045630Z
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SUMMARY:25 years of The Hapa Project
DESCRIPTION:Artist and author Kip Fulbeck started The Hapa Project in 2001\, photographing over 1\,200 individuals who identified as multiracial\, including their handwritten response to the question\, “What are you?”\nhapa.me – 25 years of The Hapa Project features Fulbeck’s photographic portraits as he revisits the cultural and artistic significance of the work\, its impact on the participants\, and the changing awareness of multiracial identity in the United States. Nearly 25 years later\, Fulbeck has re-photographed 130 of the original participants and asked them to write new personal statements\, exploring how our self-definitions and perspectives change over time.\nA selection of portraits from The Hapa Project were first featured at the Museum of Us in the exhibition Race: Are We So Different? In this expanded exhibition\, visitors are invited to reflect on what it means to be you.\nThe Museum of Us invites visitors to participate in The Hapa Project through an interactive element in the exhibition. On select dates\, visitors can have their portraits taken on a polaroid camera in the exhibit and write their own personal statement responding to the question\, “What are you?” Portraits will then be displayed in the exhibit. \nFriday and Saturday\, July 4-5\, at 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.\nThe Museum of Us\n1350 El Prado\nSan Diego\, CA 92101
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/25-years-of-the-hapa-project/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTSTAMP:20260603T214720
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SUMMARY:Conversations in Art: Dignity
DESCRIPTION:Conversations in Art is an initiative that invites local artists to engage in meaningful dialogue with works from our permanent collection and on loan to the Museum. This first installment centers on the theme of Dignity—what it means\, how we recognize it\, and how art allows us to reflect on it in ourselves and others. Artists Hugo Crosthwaite\, Anthony Sigala\, Cat Chiu Phillips\, and Shinpei Takeda with The AjA Project have created new works inspired by pieces in the Museum collection.\nThrough inclusive\, interactive elements\, visitors are encouraged to engage personally and share their own perspectives\, helping shape a collective understanding of dignity.\nFeatured: Anthony Sigala\, Boleros (detail)\, 2025. Acrylic on canvas. Private collection. Courtesy of the artist. © Anthony Sigala.\nJuly 11\, 2025–January 4\, 2026\nMOPA @ SDMA\n1649 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA 92101\nAcross from the Lily Pond
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/conversations-in-art-dignity/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251103
DTSTAMP:20260603T214720
CREATED:20250528T021322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T051758Z
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SUMMARY:FABULOUS FIBER
DESCRIPTION:FABULOUS FIBER is an immersive exhibition that celebrates the boundless creativity of textile art. Showcasing a range of techniques from quilting and crochet to tufting and embroidery\, the show reimagines traditional fiber crafts in bold\, contemporary ways. With richly textured and sculptural works\, the exhibition offers a tactile antidote to our screen-driven world. Each piece tells a unique story\, inviting viewers into a vibrant\, sensory experience. A must-see for lovers of craft\, color\, and innovation. Curated by Kate Stern.\nJuly 26–November 2\, 2025\n\nOceanside Museum of Art\n704 Pier View Way\nOceanside\, CA 92054
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/fabulous-fiber/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTSTAMP:20260603T214720
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SUMMARY:Silent Movie Mondays at the Balboa Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and experience the magic of the 1920s at the historic Balboa Theatre\, with a captivating series: Silent Movie Mondays at the Balboa Theatre! Continuing Balboa Theatre’s centennial celebration\, this special event showcases five enchanting evenings filled with classic silent films from the 1920s\, brought to life by expert melodic accompaniment of the theatre’s historic Wonder Morton theatre organ. Though these films lack dialogue\, the silent film “soundtrack” and musical accompaniment provided by talented organists\, fills the Balboa with the original emotive songs alongside provocative and playful sound effects. Our Wonder Morton theatre organ\, designed to replicate the grandeur of symphonic sounds from a singular musician\, delivering a whimsical\, atmospheric\, and entirely unique auditory experience.\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule of Events – All Showtimes are 7:00 PM unless otherwise noted\n\n\nPeter Pan (1924) starring Betty Bronson\, organist Brett Valliant – Saturday\, August 9 @ 11:00 AM\n\n\nThe Phantom of the Opera (1925) starring Lon Chaney\, organist Russ Peck – September 29\n\n\nNosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922) starring Max Schreck\, organist David Marsh – October 27\n\n\nHoliday Double Feature: Old Scrooge (1926) starring Seymour Hicks and A Dog’s Life (1918) starring Charlie Chaplin\, organist Ken Double – December 15\n\n\nWings (1927) starring Clara Bow\, organist Russ Peck – February 9\n\n\nThe Black Pirate (1926) starring Douglas Fairbanks\, organist Ken Double – March 30\n\n\nMetropolis (1927) starring Brigitte Helm\, organist Brett Miller – April 20\n\n\nSafety Last! (1923) starring Harold Lloyd\, organist Russ Peck – June 8\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBalboa Theater 868 Fourth Ave San Diego\, CA 92101\n\n\n\nOctober 28\, 2024 – June 9\, 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/silent-movie-mondays-at-the-balboa-theatre/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTSTAMP:20260603T214720
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SUMMARY:Palpitations: The Cadence of Heartbeats
DESCRIPTION:Marianela de la Hoz and Marc Urselli / Palpitations: The Cadence of Heartbeats\nPalpitations is an immersive installation born from the collaboration of painter Marianela de la Hoz and Grammy Award-winning sound artist Marc Urselli. Departing from her signature miniatures\, de la Hoz paints speaker cones in acrylics and mixed media\, each emitting Urselli’s soundscapes composed directly in response to her imagery. The works\, centered on the beating heart as a life force\, explore birth\, death\, war\, and hope—fragility met with resilience. Together\, sound and image vibrate with energy\, breathing life into this visceral meditation on human experience.\nSeptember 6\, 2025–February 22\, 2026\nThe San Diego Museum of Art\n1450 El Prado\, Balboa Park\nSan Diego\, CA
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/palpitations-the-cadence-of-heartbeats/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTSTAMP:20260603T214720
CREATED:20250925T233939Z
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SUMMARY:Alfredo Castañeda: Beyond Surrealism
DESCRIPTION:Alfredo Castañeda: Beyond Surrealism brings together thirty-five paintings from outstanding private collections in North America and Spain for the first museum retrospective of the artist’s work in the United States. The exhibition covers five decades of the artist’s wide-ranging international career and his unique exploration of Surrealist themes through deeply personal iconography and distinctive visual narrative.\nAlfredo Castañeda (Mexico City\, 1938-2010\, Madrid) was one of the most prolific and impactful champions of the Surrealist movement in Latin America and in the later twentieth century. While training as an architect at the National University of Mexico\, he studied with Mattias Goeritz\, whose work inspired him to expand his art practice to include painting. Castañeda had practiced drawing since childhood\, but he was further encouraged by an encounter with René Magritte’s work. Marked by introspection\, psychological investigation\, whimsy\,\nand an acutely self-aware sense of humor\, Castañeda’s paintings have a magical realist quality and high degree of visual finish. Many scenes feature trompe l’oeil effects that call into question the artist’s trustworthiness as a narrator\, as the realism the viewer sees is often at odds with the absurdities of what the artist chooses to represent. Themes of family\, self\, identity\, and journey are all at the forefront of this striking artist’s visual vocabulary.\nSeptember 6\, 2025–March 1\, 2026\nThe San Diego Museum of Art\n1450 El Prado\nBalboa Park\, San Diego\, CA
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/alfredo-castaneda-beyond-surrealism/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251207
DTSTAMP:20260603T214720
CREATED:20250926T013013Z
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SUMMARY:Omni Intelligent
DESCRIPTION:Omni Intelligent\nOmni Intelligent is a group exhibition that explores the intertwined and interdependent relationships between non-human and human entities as artificial intelligence becomes an integrated part of contemporary life. The artworks suggest a departure from anthropocentrism towards a more complex\, fluid\, and expansive understanding of intelligence\, existence\, consciousness\, and the self. Spanning a wide range of mediums—including scent\, painting\, sculpture\, film\, holography\, game design\, and ceramics— the exhibition offers the visitor a full sensory experience that speaks to the profound shifts unfolding during this pivotal moment.\nParticipating Artists:\n\nEglė Budvytytė\, Lou Cantor\, Ánima Correa\, CROSSLUCID\, Star Feliz\, Rhonda Holberton\, Amia Yokoyama\, agustine zegers\, and Marcus Zúñiga\nOct 1-Dec 6\, 2025\nOpening Celebration: Wednesday\, October 1st\, 6-8pm
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/omni-intelligent/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTSTAMP:20260603T214720
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T024308Z
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SUMMARY:Blues For An Alabama Sky
DESCRIPTION:Set against the vibrant backdrop of Harlem in 1930\, the play brings together a rich cast of characters who reflect the conflicting currents of the time through their overlapping personalities and politics. As the Harlem Renaissance starts to feel the bite of the Great Depression\, Angel and her friends battle to keep their artistic dreams alive while invoking the image of African-American expatriate extraordinaire\, Josephine Baker\, as both muse and myth. And when you are a Black woman living through one of the hardest times in American history and filling the silence of social invisibility with laughter\, friendship becomes the only way to keep reaching for your dreams.\nOct. 2 – Oct. 26\, 2025\nBlues For An Alabama Sky by Pearl Cleage\nDirected by Desireé Clarke Miller\nOpening Night: Friday\, Oct. 3\, 2025\nMOXIE Theatre\n6663 El Cajon Blvd Ste N\nSan Diego\, CA 92115
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/blues-for-an-alabama-sky/
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251101
DTSTAMP:20260603T214720
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SUMMARY:West Coast Textile Arts
DESCRIPTION:Inequity in Eden by Alex Gano \nFabulous fibers weave throughout the gallery spaces this season with the annual West Coast Textile Arts\, a contemporary art exhibition of innovative and traditional textile techniques by regional artists. Juried by Beth Smith\, Managing Editor and Exhibitions Director of Fiber Arts Now magazine.  Also showing textile works this month are the San Diego Creative Weavers Guild\,  the Talk Ten – Split Image Challenge\, Lydia Richez-Bowman and Lorrie Teates. Meet the artists at the opening reception during 2nd Saturday 4-6pm October 11th.\nOctober 11th – October 31st\, 2025\nEscondido Arts Partnership\n262 East Grand Avenue\nEscondido\, California 92025
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/west-coast-textile-arts/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260111
DTSTAMP:20260603T214720
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SUMMARY:Me voy pa'l pueblo - by PANCA
DESCRIPTION:Through her work\, Tijuana-San Diego muralist PANCA reflects on the binational and transborder experience amid the political turmoil and violent immigration policies\, a look into Paola’s experience of moving back to Mexico after living in the USA for 3 years. Meet the artist and experience the work in community at the opening reception on October 11th.\nOpening Reception:\nOctober 11th\, 2025\, 5-7 pm\nOn view through January 10th\, 2026
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/me-voy-pal-pueblo-by-panca/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTSTAMP:20260603T214720
CREATED:20250715T030155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T030155Z
UID:49975-1760313600-1780963199@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:Story Concerts
DESCRIPTION:Story Concerts are the signature event of Write Out Loud. They were born from the desire to share literature as a communal\, participatory experience. Each Story Concert presents a curated selection of short stories\, poetry\, and sometimes music\, revolving around a central theme\, all read by professional actors. We produce a six-show season of Story Concerts every year\, in addition to special concerts with a variety of cultural organizations.\n\n\n\n2025-2026 Season 19 dates:\n\n\nOct 13\, 2025\nDec 15\, 2025\nJan 19\, 2026\nFeb 9\, 2026\nApr 20\, 2026\nJune 8\, 2026 \n\n\n\nPerformances begin at 7pm.\nDottie Studio Theatre\n2880 Roosevelt Road\nSan Diego\, CA 92106
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/story-concerts/
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word / Literature,Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251020
DTSTAMP:20260603T214720
CREATED:20251003T234556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T052918Z
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SUMMARY:San Diego International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The San Diego International Film Festival returns with world-class cinema and more than just screenings. Enjoy premieres\, filmmaker Q&As\, VIP lounges\, receptions\, and parties that bring film lovers and industry pros together. Hosted at AMC UTC 14\, this award-winning festival has premiered films that earned 36 Academy Awards and 167 nominations\, making it one of North America’s top cultural events.\nOCTOBER 15–19\, 2025
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/san-diego-international-film-festival/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251102
DTSTAMP:20260603T214720
CREATED:20250901T053758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T053758Z
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SUMMARY:Poe & More Poe
DESCRIPTION:Poe & More Poe is a spell binding evening of tales by the master of the macabre\, Edgar Allen Poe. Spend an eerie October evening filled with mystery\, in the key of ‘Dark”.  Presented by Write out Loud and performed by talented San Diego actors at the historic Villa Montezuma. Poe & More Poe is a gothic evening of supernatural stories and poetry\, a perfect performance for an October night. \nOctober 17 – November 1\, 2025\nThe historic Villa Montezuma Museum\n1925 K St.\, San Diego 92102\nNote: The Villa Montezuma is an historic building with no elevator.
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/poe-more-poe/
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word / Literature,Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251129
DTSTAMP:20260603T214720
CREATED:20251109T004952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T004952Z
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SUMMARY:The Measure of Our Days
DESCRIPTION:LOS/NR presents The Measure of Our Days\, a compelling exhibition curated by Jason Jenn that explores how time shapes the human experience. Featuring six Los Angeles–based artists—Enrique Castrejon\, Ellen Friedlander\, Duane Paul\, Joaquin Stacey-Calle\, Kayla Tange\, and Sean Yang—the show unites painting\, assemblage\, fiber art\, and sculpture to examine how memory\, craft\, and materiality mark the passage of time. Each work reflects on what we choose to hold\, create\, and carry forward through life’s rhythms. \nOn view now – November 28\, 2025 
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/the-measure-of-our-days/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251020
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SUMMARY:Jean Isaacs\, The Legacy Concert
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the extraordinary legacy of choreographer Jean Isaacs in The Legacy Concert\, a powerful evening of dance featuring works selected from over 150 pieces spanning her 60-year career. Performed by longtime collaborators and acclaimed dancers\, this concert captures Isaacs’ signature blend of humor\, love\, and artistic excellence. Stay after the performance to meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments.\nOct 18th – Oct 19th\, 2025\nSDDT Light Box Theater\nSan Diego\, CA
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/jean-isaacs-the-legacy-concert/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T214720
CREATED:20251222T192306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T034003Z
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SUMMARY:ARTwear
DESCRIPTION:ARTwear is an exhibition of innovative original artwork designed to be worn on the body\, created from fiber and textile materials\, and constructed using fiber and textile techniques. The print exhibition that appeared in the fall 2024 issue of Fiber Art Now was juried by the Fiber Art Now creative team. Jurors included Lori Butanis (Creative Director)\,  Barbara Delaney (Editor)\, Beth Smith (Managing Editor and Exhibitions Director)\, Cami Smith (Media Manager and Community Engagement). \n\n\n\nVisions Museum of Textile Art2825 Dewey Road\, Suite 100San Diego\, CA 92106
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/artwear/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T214720
CREATED:20250813T040606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T040606Z
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SUMMARY:BOOgie Night
DESCRIPTION:Negative Space Dance Collective invites you to their debut show BOOgie Night\, an improvised contemporary dance performance premiering on October 18\, 2025 at 7:00pm. This spooky performance will be an interactive show that invites the audience to step into the creative process\, influencing the direction of the performance in real time.  Though fully improvised\, the evening will unfold through dynamic movement scores\, interactive audience prompts\, and a host of unexpected\, Halloween-inspired twists.\nNew Village Art\n2787 State Street\nCarlsbad\, CA 92008\nOctober 18\, 2025 at 7:00pm
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/boogie-night/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T133000
DTSTAMP:20260603T214720
CREATED:20251008T230713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T230713Z
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SUMMARY:Culinary Cinema: The Chef & the Daruma
DESCRIPTION:A visionary chef struggles to balance authenticity and acceptance as he crafts dishes for a Western audience\, guided by the mystical spirit of Daruma\, a legendary monk from Japanese folklore. Experience this flavorful fusion of culture and identity at the San Diego International Film Festival’s Culinary Cinema on Sunday\, October 19. Enjoy breakfast bites\, a film screening at AMC\, and an indulgent post-screening feast by top San Diego chefs—hosted by CBS8’s Shawn Styles.\nSunday\, October 19\, 2025\nTasting #1\n9:30–10:30 AM Pre-Reception at Capital One Café\n10:30 AM Culinary Cinema Screening\nFollowed by chef tastings\, cocktails\, and desserts\nTasting #2\n10:30–11:30 AM Pre-Reception at Capital One Café\n11:30 AM Culinary Cinema Screening\nFollowed by chef tastings\, cocktails\, and desserts
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/culinary-cinema-the-chef-the-daruma/
CATEGORIES:Culinary Arts,Film & Multi-media
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTSTAMP:20260603T214720
CREATED:20251022T222229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T031928Z
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SUMMARY:Interpretations 2025:  Global Celebration of Contemporary Textile Art
DESCRIPTION:Experience Interpretations 2025 at the Visions Museum of Textile Art—an international juried exhibition celebrating the innovation and artistry of contemporary textile work.  This biennial showcase highlights the evolution of quilting and fiber arts\, featuring hand-stitched quilts\, sculptural fiber works\, and mixed-media installations that tell stories of connection\, craft\, and culture. Located in Liberty Station\, admission is free with a suggested donation.\nSee the preview HERE.\nOn view through January 31\, 2026\nVisions Museum of Textile Art\n2825 Dewey Road\, Suite 100\nSan Diego\, CA 92106
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/interpretations-2025-global-celebration-of-contemporary-textile-art/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251031
DTSTAMP:20260603T214720
CREATED:20250916T191053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T191053Z
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SUMMARY:Ghost Light Masquerade
DESCRIPTION:Ghost Light Masquerade is San Diego’s ultimate Halloween performance experience — where the boundary between theatre and the supernatural is nothing more than a curtain. Step Into the Legend. When the theatre goes dark\, a single lamp remains: the ghost light. Practical tradition says it wards off accidents. Old superstition says it keeps spirits away. But what if it doesn’t keep them out? What if it beckons them in? For a limited time each October\, The Nocturne Theatre descends and conjures an immersive\, otherworldly masquerade where superstition walks\, legends breathe\, and Spirits dance. Ghost Light Masquerade unravels a spectral theatre that exists only for those who dare to enter.\n\n\n\nOctober 23 / 24 / 25 / 26 / 28 / 29 / 30\n\n\nThe Soap Factory\n2995 Commercial St\nSan Diego\, CA 92113
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/ghost-light-masquerade/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T230000
DTSTAMP:20260603T214720
CREATED:20250925T233144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T233144Z
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SUMMARY:The Poetry Brothel San Diego: Spellbound
DESCRIPTION:“A spark of seduction\, a kiss of old toad\, a journey down an untravelled road…” Conjure a realm of enchantment where words slip off page’s edge—spellcasting your fantasies to dance alive before your very eyes within this immersive theater show set in an illustrious bordello.\nEnter The Poetry Brothel. A glamorous cabaret featuring the most thought-provoking\, thrill-arousing poets accompanied by burlesque dancers\, variety acts\, mystics\, and a live jazz band. Plus\, there are opportunities to choose your own adventure\, have unique and intimate encounters\, and connect with dazzling artists along the way.\nThe allure of these sultry specters creates a magic so enticing\, our poets possess powers to undress your mind and plunge into your innermost desires—leaving you Spellbound.\nMadness and genius dance a lover’s tango here\, so cast off your sense of reality and revel in life’s most mesmerizing mysteries with us. Fear not if these gifts of sorcery and bewitching fate arouse your spirits. Be you a mystic\, occultist\, or mere mortal—step behind the veil for a thrilling exploration of the unseen side of this wild world.\nAdorn yourself in your witchiest\, wyrdest\, and most wonderful halloween mystical attire to truly become a player in this sultry affair.\nOctober 23\, 2025\n7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.\n4612 Park Blvd\n4612 Park Boulevard\nSan Diego\, CA 92116\n \n \n 
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/the-poetry-brothel-san-diego-spellbound/
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word / Literature
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTSTAMP:20260603T214720
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SUMMARY:San Diego Ballet: Landscapes Art of the Americas
DESCRIPTION:The San Diego Ballet is in residence with the Museum this season offering a dynamic celebration of art\, music\, and dance as part of the Museum’s 100th anniversary in February 2026. San Diego Ballet’s residency begins with a program honoring SDMA’s ongoing Art of the Americas exhibition. The performance features Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring\, reimagined by Velasco\, along with Three Latin American Sketches. Ballet attendees can enjoy free admission to The San Diego Museum of Art the day of each performance. Show your ticket to the SDMA Admissions team for Museum entry.\n\nFriday\, October 24\, 7:00p.m.\nSaturday\, October 25\, 8:00p.m.\nSunday\, October 26\, 2:00p.m.\nSan Diego Museum of Art\, James S. Copley Auditorium\n \n \n 
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/san-diego-ballet-landscapes-art-of-the-americas/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251103
DTSTAMP:20260603T214720
CREATED:20250222T045743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T031358Z
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SUMMARY:SEED
DESCRIPTION:Experience the vibrant pulse of San Diego’s dance community with SEED\, the latest production from Malashock Dance. This year’s program features bold new works by four San Diego-based choreographers\, alongside a powerful piece by Artistic Director Christopher K. Morgan. Brought to life by Malashock’s acclaimed professional company\, SEED is a celebration of powerful movement\, fresh perspectives\, and the unstoppable energy of San Diego’s dance scene. Don’t miss this performance experience — where the future of dance takes root.\nOctober 25 – November 2\, 2025\nMalashock Dance Black Box Theater\n2650 Truxtun Road Ste 200\nSan Diego\, CA 92106
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/seed/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T214720
CREATED:20260102T023454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T033928Z
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SUMMARY:Future Rituals
DESCRIPTION:Future Rituals is an exhibition that invites us to imagine a time when insects\, birds and all animals are precious to humanity. These works serve as rituals of appreciation and spiritual connection with the system of life and energies that surround us. Not so long ago\, ancient civilizations would venerate animals and the forces of nature\, living a life more in balance with the ecosystem. Combining ancestral knowledge and artmaking techniques such as ceramics and drawing\, along with contemporary media such as digital audio or digital photography\, Future Rituals asks the viewer to take step back\, slow down\, and listen to the insects\, the birds\, and the spirit. \n\n\n\nOceanside Museum of Art704 Pier View WayOceanside\, CA 92054
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/future-rituals/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T163000
DTSTAMP:20260603T214720
CREATED:20250925T234919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T223330Z
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SUMMARY:Spooky Shakespeare
DESCRIPTION:Double\, double\, toil and trouble; Fire burn and cauldron bubble. Celebrate Halloween with the San Diego Shakespeare Society as actors present spine-chilling performances that connect to works of art from across the Museum’s collection. Enjoy scenes from Richard III\, Hamlet\, Titus Andronicus\, Romeo and Juliet\, and Macbeth. Co-directors: John Tessmer and Patricia Elmore Costa.\nOctober 25\, 2025\nPerformances at 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m\nMuseum of Photographic Arts\nat The San Diego Museum of Art\n1649 El Prado\nSan Diego\, CA 92101
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/spooky-shakespeare/
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word / Literature,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T220000
DTSTAMP:20260603T214720
CREATED:20250728T044556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T044556Z
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SUMMARY:The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary Spectacular Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the original Columbia—Nell Campbell—for an unforgettable night celebrating five decades of cult-classic greatness! This special event features a screening of the original\, unedited film with a live shadow cast by the Happy to Be Here Club\, a costume contest\, and interactive audience participation throughout the night. Every ticket includes a complimentary prop bag to get you in on the action.\nPlease note: Outside props like toast\, rice\, and water guns are not permitted inside the Balboa Theatre. The film is rated R; guests under 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Costumes encouraged—let’s do the time warp again!\nSat\, October 25 @ 8:00 PM\nBalboa Theatre\n868 Fourth Ave @ E Street\nSan Diego\, CA 92101
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-50th-anniversary-spectacular-tour/
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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