San Diego Blues Festival

Photo by: Jon Naugle Photography Now entering its eleventh year, the 2021 AimLoan.com San Diego Blues Festival returns as an in-person event on the downtown San Diego waterfront at 100% […]

The 8th annual Women’s Film Festival San Diego

  The 8th. A film by Aideen Kane, Lucy Kennedy, and Maeve O’Boyle The Women’s Film Festival of San Diego is the region’s premiere event for women-led and women-directed films […]

Garden pARTy

Alongside the opening of In Good Company*, guests will enjoy live music by Sue Palmer Quartet, a performance by Disco Riot, poetry by Ted Washington, food and specialty craft cocktails provided by Wormwood San Diego (a brand new eatery in North Park), beer from Original 40, donuts by Nomad Donuts, a Brown Bag lottery, Henna tattoos, and more…for […]

National Silent Movie Day

Ensuring that this utterly unique period of film history remains alive and available to contemporary audiences is why collecting, restoring and exhibiting silent films has been an essential, mission-driven activity […]

Julius Caesar

Placed in a modern setting, Julius Caesar mirrors the divisive events of the recent election and its aftermath on January 6th. It is play about the destructive influence of mob manipulation, inner conflict, blind loyalty to the cult of personality, and the moral consequences of choosing violence to achieve political ends. These themes are brought […]

Mission Fed ArtWalk – Little Italy

Photo: Junnior Navarro For 37 years, Mission Fed ArtWalk has celebrated both visual and performing arts in San Diego. We believe art has the power to connect communities, cultivate new artistic talent and create a better quality of life for all through cultural enrichment. On October 2 & 3, 2021, artwork will fill the Little […]

CHEW THE SCENE

Be the first to preview the 2021 San Diego Asian Film Festival lineup, purchase All-Fest passes and sign up to become a Pac Arts members for additional discounts and perks. The official launch party for the SAN DIEGO ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL is making a comeback. CHEW THE SCENE celebrates storytelling through the culinary arts. In partnership with local […]

History of Joy: WomXn

Take an unforgettable theatrical journey through moments of everyday magic and extraordinary possibility. In partnership with award-winning poet laureate nominee Gill Sotu, “The History of Joy” is a 4-part series of cinematic performances inspired by real-life stories of struggle, beauty, and triumph. Each segment will be accompanied by creative interpretations of the theme by some […]

Art of Elan: Crossfire with Nathalie Joachim

Art of Elan launched this downtown series in 2011 as a “crossfire” of musical and creative ideas. This October, Grammy-nominated flutist, composer, and vocalist Nathalie Joachim presents the live West Coast premiere of her evening-length work for voice, flute, string quartet and electronics, titled “Fanm d’Ayiti” (Women of Haiti). The program is a celebration of […]

Culinary Cinema

Culinary Cinema is a recipe for fun and a dream come true for foodies!  The ingredients begin with a welcome glass of champagne and a cuisine-themed movie.  Afterwards everyone adjourns to the grass lawn of the Catamaran Resorts where attendees will enjoy dishes inspired by the film prepared by six renowned Chefs.  Mix in wine pairings […]

Orchids & Onions

Ever ask yourself why a place becomes a favorite spot that people return to time and again to make memories that last a lifetime? Or what makes San Diego “San Diego”? Why is our city so special, and could it be even more special? And what about the future of our downtown, the waterfront, the […]

On the Move

In July, City Ballet returned to the live stage with two sold-out performances of ON THE MOVE. For one night only, City Ballet reprises these two world-premiere ballets by Resident […]