THINGS TO DO

The Bold, the Beautiful & the Brilliantly Weird

  • Nocturnes: Five Ballets

    Experience an evening of bold, contemporary ballet as Pointeworks returns to The Conrad in La Jolla with Nocturnes, a dynamic program curated by Artistic Director Sophie Williams. Featuring world-class dancers and choreography entirely by women, the performance includes exciting premieres alongside emotionally powerful works exploring love, resilience, and human connection. With live music, immersive storytelling, […]

  • Cat Gunn: if only by the light of a new moon

    Cat Gunn’s first solo museum exhibition, if only by the light of a new moon, explores the complex terrain of inherited memory and the seemingly impossible nostalgia for a home […]

  • Summer Arts Fest

    Hosted by Arts District Liberty Station, this one-day festival brings together the incredible artists of Liberty Station and art lovers from across San Diego for a vibrant, open-air celebration. Spend the day exploring in-studio workshops, live painting demonstrations, and a curated art market featuring local artists and one-of-a-kind work. Enjoy great food, refreshing drinks in […]

  • East Village Blues Fest

    The 5th Annual East Village Blues Fest- Robin Henkel / Billy Watson, Casey Hensley/Anthony Cullins, Len Rainey , Zavala Sol & The Blitz Bros Get ready to dance at the 5th Annual East Village Blues Fest at Quartyard on Saturday, June 13 from 4–9 PM. This 21+ celebration of blues brings an electric lineup including […]

  • Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival

    The Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival returns for its 38th season, bringing together the largest gathering of concertmasters and principal players in North America for an extraordinary summer of music. […]

  • I Said What I Said: An Evening of Black Storytelling

    In honor of Juneteenth, So Say We All joins forces with the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego for I Said What I Said: An Evening of Black Storytelling on June 18, 2026. Inspired by Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys, this free program features original stories, poetry, and […]

  • Ritual:Solstice

    Ritual:Solstice is an immersive one-night experience where art, music, and movement converge to mark the turning of the season. Gather together on the eve of the Summer Solstice as The […]

  • Make Music Day

    Celebrate the joy of music-making at Make Music Day 2026 on June 21 at the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad. Part of the global annual celebration inspired by France’s […]

  • Marcella

    Marcella Hazan changed how we cook and experience Italian food. A disabled woman trained as a scientist, Marcella never cooked until she immigrated to America. But through her cookbooks and […]

  • 25th Annual Taste of Adams Avenue

    One of San Diego’s most beloved culinary traditions returns on June 28, 2026, as the 25th Annual Taste of Adams Avenue invites food lovers to explore more than two miles […]

  • Salsa Under the Stars with Manny Cepeda

    Dance the night away at Salsa Under the Stars with Manny Cepeda, a lively outdoor celebration of Latin music, culture, and community at Quartyard. Led by the acclaimed Manny Cepeda […]

  • 27th Athenaeum Summer Festival

    Virtuoso pianist Gustavo Romero returns to the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library for the 27th Athenaeum Summer Festival, a beloved San Diego tradition celebrating the depth and brilliance of the […]