THINGS TO DO

The Bold, the Beautiful & the Brilliantly Weird

  • Rhapsody in Blue

    Three ballets—Rhapsody in Blue, Ecliptic, and the San Diego premiere of The American—showcase bold choreography and contemporary innovation.

  • Aaron Kramer: Sense of Wonder

    Oceanside Museum of Art presents Sense of Wonder, a playful and inventive exhibition by artist and maker Aaron Kramer. Featuring kinetic sculptures, automata, and drawing machines built from salvaged materials, […]

  • Sofar Sounds: International Women’s Day

    Discover live music in a whole new way with Sofar Sounds—an intimate concert experience featuring emerging artists in unique, secret locations across San Diego. Known for its cozy, up-close performances and curated lineups, Sofar brings music lovers together in unexpected spaces for unforgettable evenings of connection, creativity, and discovery. Artist and venue details are revealed […]

  • Vignettes: Stories from the Latina Experience

    Vignettes: Stories from the Latina Experience is an evening of original short plays that center the voices of Latina women, including U.S.-born Latinx artists, as they navigate life, identity, and belonging in the United States. Through intimate, deeply personal stories, these vignettes explore family relocation, cultural adjustment, generational ties, and the resilience it takes to […]

  • Cherry Blossom Festival

    Celebrate the beauty of spring at the annual Cherry Blossom Festival at the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum. Inspired by the tradition of hanami, the festival features cultural performances, family activities, local vendors, and a lively beer and sake garden. Guests can explore new attractions like a lantern wall and community art, enjoy delicious Japanese-inspired […]

  • Parallel Universe of Humanity

    Step into the unexpected with Parallel Universe of Humanity, a genre-bending collection of short plays blending sci-fi, fantasy, and psychological thriller. Written by Jason Pizzarello and Thomas J. Misuraca and […]

  • Human Body

    LOS/NR Gallery in La Jolla presents Human Body, the 2026 Artist Award Show exploring bold artistic interpretations of the human form. Featuring works by a diverse group of selected artists, the exhibition examines identity, emotion, and the many ways the body reflects the human experience. The Artist Award winner will be announced during the opening […]

  • Resilient Skies II: Bridging Waters

    Join us for Resilient Skies II: Bridging Waters, an immersive evening-length dance work that explores humanity’s complex relationship with water—its beauty, power, and fragility. Through powerful choreography, evocative visual projections, and the dynamic presence of our professional dancers, the work invites audiences to reflect on the ways we depend on and impact the natural world. […]

  • Ripple Effect – A Dance for Clean Water

    Join this inspiring movement for clean water with Ripple Effect, a workshop and performance that blends dance, community action, and environmental awareness. Participants will engage in a hands-on dance workshop before experiencing a live performance that highlights the importance of clean water access and conservation. All ages and abilities are welcome to move, learn, and […]

  • Maryam Bayat: Unrolling Paradise

    The California Center for the Arts, Escondido presents Unrolling Paradise, an exhibition by interdisciplinary artist Maryam Bayat that examines the Persian garden as a living design tradition carried through textiles, […]

  • San Diego Latino Film Festival

    'The San Diego Latino Film Festival returns for its annual celebration of Latinx cinema, showcasing powerful narratives, compelling voices, and diverse stories from across the U.S. and Latin America. Expect screenings of feature films, shorts, and documentaries alongside filmmaker Q&As, cultural conversations, and events designed to spark connection and celebrate community. Whether you’re a cinephile […]

  • Blue Water Film Festival

    The Blue Water Film Festival is an international celebration of environmental storytelling that brings together filmmakers, scientists, activists, and ocean advocates in San Diego. Held in conjunction with UN World Water Day, the festival showcases independent films—documentary, narrative, and animated—focused on climate change, ocean conservation, and the future of our planet. Alongside screenings, the event […]