On Day 3 of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kristina Wong began sewing masks out of old bedsheets and bra straps on her Hello Kitty sewing machine. Before long, she was leading the Auntie Sewing Squad, a work-from-home sweatshop of hundreds of volunteers—including children and her own mother—to fix the U.S. public healthcare system while in quarantine. It […]
Calcinculo (film still) The 16th annual feStivale, presented by the San Diego Italian Film Festival, showcases the best of Italian contemporary cinema and this year the festival is dedicated to CHOICE. This year brings the 4th edition of the SDIFF Ristretto Awards, with 15 short films as finalists of our competition, which also follows the […]
Welcome to Le Salon De Musiques — a concert experience unlike any other. There is no stage! Up-close seating allows you to enjoy chamber music the way it was meant to be shared. Following the concert, meet the artists and fellow concert-goers while sipping French bubbly and savoring a high tea buffet catered by […]
Enjoy a night of film, food and drinks from San Diego’s hottest restaurants and vendors, showcasing their takes on Asian American cuisine. CHEW THE SCENE is the official launch party for the SAN DIEGO ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL, which is held annually in the Fall. Join fellow cinephiles to get a first look at the […]
Apocalypse Child The most anticipated installment of San Diego Filipino Cinema’s year-long programming, the San Diego Filipino Film Festival (SDFFF), celebrates its first anniversary this fall. Held during Filipino American History Month in October, SDFFF is SDFC’s centerpiece event that aims to raise awareness for Filipino cinema as an important art form and a powerful […]
Miss. The Joyce Forum Jewish Short Film Festival is a three-day in-person and virtual festival, featuring 26 short films from around the world. Films are arranged into five distinct programs. In-person screenings will feature filmmaker conversations and community receptions. All programs will be available on-demand on Eventive throughout the duration of the festival. Once you […]
Celebrate the strange, the inexplicable, the other-worldly with the Master of the Macabre, Edgar Allan Poe, in one or both of Two Separate Programs. Test the very boundaries of your imagination with PoeFest – an annual Festival of fully staged short stories and poetry, each October. Experience PoeFest 2022 (PoeFest NEW and/or PoeFest REPRISE) in […]
Stay Strange, San Diego’s exclusive noise-music collective, will once again gather an incredible roster of musicians that push the boundaries of mainstream music, creating a new style of sound that is innovative, progressive, and daring. In addition to the adventurous music program in the auditorium we will have an equally exciting array of artists set […]
Witness the reawakening of the California Ballet for one day only. Directed by Trystan Merrick, this exciting new program will feature repertoire from California Ballet’s rich 50 year history, a re-imagined masterpiece, and brand-new contemporary works, one of which will include an original score created by local San Diego composers. Coming to the stage is […]
Colson Baker (Machine Gun Kelly) to receive SDIFF Spotlight Award The San Diego International Film Festival is putting the “Fest” back in Festival with a return of some in-person festival favorites. This year includes the return of the Opening Night Film Premiere & Reception, the Night of the Stars Tribute, Culinary Cinema, plus more in-person […]
Time to scream…with excitement. After two years in the dark, the Secret Society returns to the Museum just in time for spooky season. Don your Halloween costumes for this once-a-year 21+ event, featuring hands-on science, music, rooftop views, craft beers, craft cocktails, and, well, crafts. Get nocturnal with The Nat once again. Tickets are $15 […]
A thrilling blend of ballet, jazz, hip hop, and giant puppets brings Rudyard Kipling’s beloved tale of friendship to life. Join Mowgli and his animal pals as they tumble through the jungle, get wrapped up in the coils of Kaa, the snake, and fight off the menacing Sher Khan, the tiger. Fun for the entire […]
