Transformative Currents: Art and Action in the Pacific Ocean 

Immerse yourself in Transformative Currents: Art and Action in the Pacific Ocean, an exhibition uniting art, science, and Indigenous knowledge to confront environmental threats to the Pacific. Featuring works by 21 artists, this powerful showcase highlights interconnectivity, collective responsibility, and ecological change.

Wonders of Creation: Art, Science, and Innovation in the Islamic World

Explore Wonders of Creation, a captivating exhibition examining the intersection of art and science in Islamic culture from the 8th century to today. Inspired by Zakariyya al-Qazwini’s 13th-century text, it unveils the universe's marvels through rich illustrations and profound stories.

Blue Gold: The Art and Science of Indigo

Explore Blue Gold: The Art and Science of Indigo, a groundbreaking exhibition at Getty’s 2024 PST ART initiative. Delve into the history, beauty, and complex realities of indigo, from its cultural significance to its chemical transformation. Experience art, science, and history intertwined through stunning objects and interactive workshops, shedding light on indigo’s multifaceted legacy.

For Dear Life: Art, Medicine, and Disability

Experience For Dear Life: Art, Medicine, and Disability, a groundbreaking exhibition exploring illness, disability, and advocacy in American art from the 1960s to today. Featuring contemporary disabled artists, it redefines disability as resistance and champions care and access.

Restless Waters

Explore Restless Waters, Nathalie Miebach’s captivating exhibition transforming weather data into intricate sculptures. These pieces blend science and art, offering a powerful reflection on the human experience of natural disasters.

CARLOS CASTRO ARIAS: THE SPLINTER IN THE EYE

Discover The Splinter in the Eye, Carlos Castro Arias’ latest installation exploring memory, trauma, and identity. The Colombian artist and SDSU professor combines paintings and objects to create a poignant reflection on individual and collective experience.

Silent Movie Mondays at the Balboa Theatre

Relive the enchantment of the 1920s at Silent Movie Mondays at Balboa Theatre! Celebrate its centennial with classic silent films, brought to life by the rich melodies of the historic Wonder Morton theatre organ for a truly magical experience.

Sommelier Concert Series: Taste What You Hear

Discover Mainly Mozart's Sommelier Concert Series, where music meets taste in an extraordinary sensory experience. Savor perfectly paired wines as world-class sommeliers and concertmasters unite to let you ‘Taste What You Hear.’

City Lights

Step into City Lights, a dazzling immersive experience by visual-digital artist Ben Guerrette and his multidisciplinary team. Inspired by city life and 90s rave culture, this Quartyard installation fuses light, sound, and exploration for a holiday season like no other.

Becoming Betty Boop

Celebrate nearly 100 years of Betty Boop at this nostalgic exhibit in collaboration with Fleischer Studios. Trace her journey from 1930’s flapper icon to global sensation, featuring her animated beginnings, live broadcasts, and the voices that brought her to life.

United Fantasy

Sparks Gallery presents United Fantasy, a stunning new series by Alexander Arshansky. Known for his vivid color and intricate, fluid lines, Arshansky blurs the line between imagination and reality, taking viewers on a journey through forms that evoke the essence of living organisms. His dreamlike works invite infinite exploration, anchored by elements that pull the viewer back to the tangible, offering a captivating experience of organic structures and abstract beauty.

17th Annual soundON Festival 2025

Join San Diego New Music and Athenaeum Music & Arts Library for the 2025 soundON Festival, celebrating 30 years of San Diego New Music and 25 years of ensemble-in-residence NOISE. Experience cutting-edge global sounds with three nights of concerts at two San Diego locations!