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SUMMARY:Story Concerts
DESCRIPTION:Story Concerts are the signature event of Write Out Loud. They were born from the desire to share literature as a communal\, participatory experience. Each Story Concert presents a curated selection of short stories\, poetry\, and sometimes music\, revolving around a central theme\, all read by professional actors. We produce a six-show season of Story Concerts every year\, in addition to special concerts with a variety of cultural organizations.\n\n\n\n2025-2026 Season 19 dates:\n\n\nOct 13\, 2025\nDec 15\, 2025\nJan 19\, 2026\nFeb 9\, 2026\nApr 20\, 2026\nJune 8\, 2026 \n\n\n\nPerformances begin at 7pm.\nDottie Studio Theatre\n2880 Roosevelt Road\nSan Diego\, CA 92106
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/story-concerts/
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word / Literature,Theatre
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251102
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SUMMARY:Poe & More Poe
DESCRIPTION:Poe & More Poe is a spell binding evening of tales by the master of the macabre\, Edgar Allen Poe. Spend an eerie October evening filled with mystery\, in the key of ‘Dark”.  Presented by Write out Loud and performed by talented San Diego actors at the historic Villa Montezuma. Poe & More Poe is a gothic evening of supernatural stories and poetry\, a perfect performance for an October night. \nOctober 17 – November 1\, 2025\nThe historic Villa Montezuma Museum\n1925 K St.\, San Diego 92102\nNote: The Villa Montezuma is an historic building with no elevator.
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/poe-more-poe/
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word / Literature,Theatre
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251129
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SUMMARY:The Measure of Our Days
DESCRIPTION:LOS/NR presents The Measure of Our Days\, a compelling exhibition curated by Jason Jenn that explores how time shapes the human experience. Featuring six Los Angeles–based artists—Enrique Castrejon\, Ellen Friedlander\, Duane Paul\, Joaquin Stacey-Calle\, Kayla Tange\, and Sean Yang—the show unites painting\, assemblage\, fiber art\, and sculpture to examine how memory\, craft\, and materiality mark the passage of time. Each work reflects on what we choose to hold\, create\, and carry forward through life’s rhythms. \nOn view now – November 28\, 2025 
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/the-measure-of-our-days/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T170000
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SUMMARY:ARTwear
DESCRIPTION:ARTwear is an exhibition of innovative original artwork designed to be worn on the body\, created from fiber and textile materials\, and constructed using fiber and textile techniques. The print exhibition that appeared in the fall 2024 issue of Fiber Art Now was juried by the Fiber Art Now creative team. Jurors included Lori Butanis (Creative Director)\,  Barbara Delaney (Editor)\, Beth Smith (Managing Editor and Exhibitions Director)\, Cami Smith (Media Manager and Community Engagement). \n\n\n\nVisions Museum of Textile Art2825 Dewey Road\, Suite 100San Diego\, CA 92106
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/artwear/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTSTAMP:20260603T215501
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SUMMARY:Interpretations 2025:  Global Celebration of Contemporary Textile Art
DESCRIPTION:Experience Interpretations 2025 at the Visions Museum of Textile Art—an international juried exhibition celebrating the innovation and artistry of contemporary textile work.  This biennial showcase highlights the evolution of quilting and fiber arts\, featuring hand-stitched quilts\, sculptural fiber works\, and mixed-media installations that tell stories of connection\, craft\, and culture. Located in Liberty Station\, admission is free with a suggested donation.\nSee the preview HERE.\nOn view through January 31\, 2026\nVisions Museum of Textile Art\n2825 Dewey Road\, Suite 100\nSan Diego\, CA 92106
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/interpretations-2025-global-celebration-of-contemporary-textile-art/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251031
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CREATED:20250916T191053Z
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UID:50575-1761177600-1761868799@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:Ghost Light Masquerade
DESCRIPTION:Ghost Light Masquerade is San Diego’s ultimate Halloween performance experience — where the boundary between theatre and the supernatural is nothing more than a curtain. Step Into the Legend. When the theatre goes dark\, a single lamp remains: the ghost light. Practical tradition says it wards off accidents. Old superstition says it keeps spirits away. But what if it doesn’t keep them out? What if it beckons them in? For a limited time each October\, The Nocturne Theatre descends and conjures an immersive\, otherworldly masquerade where superstition walks\, legends breathe\, and Spirits dance. Ghost Light Masquerade unravels a spectral theatre that exists only for those who dare to enter.\n\n\n\nOctober 23 / 24 / 25 / 26 / 28 / 29 / 30\n\n\nThe Soap Factory\n2995 Commercial St\nSan Diego\, CA 92113
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/ghost-light-masquerade/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251103
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SUMMARY:SEED
DESCRIPTION:Experience the vibrant pulse of San Diego’s dance community with SEED\, the latest production from Malashock Dance. This year’s program features bold new works by four San Diego-based choreographers\, alongside a powerful piece by Artistic Director Christopher K. Morgan. Brought to life by Malashock’s acclaimed professional company\, SEED is a celebration of powerful movement\, fresh perspectives\, and the unstoppable energy of San Diego’s dance scene. Don’t miss this performance experience — where the future of dance takes root.\nOctober 25 – November 2\, 2025\nMalashock Dance Black Box Theater\n2650 Truxtun Road Ste 200\nSan Diego\, CA 92106
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/seed/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260322T170000
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SUMMARY:Future Rituals
DESCRIPTION:Future Rituals is an exhibition that invites us to imagine a time when insects\, birds and all animals are precious to humanity. These works serve as rituals of appreciation and spiritual connection with the system of life and energies that surround us. Not so long ago\, ancient civilizations would venerate animals and the forces of nature\, living a life more in balance with the ecosystem. Combining ancestral knowledge and artmaking techniques such as ceramics and drawing\, along with contemporary media such as digital audio or digital photography\, Future Rituals asks the viewer to take step back\, slow down\, and listen to the insects\, the birds\, and the spirit. \n\n\n\nOceanside Museum of Art704 Pier View WayOceanside\, CA 92054
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/future-rituals/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251028T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T190328Z
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SUMMARY:Working Girl
DESCRIPTION:Tess McGill is a Staten Island secretary with big dreams and even bigger ideas\, but when her scheming boss Katharine Parker steals one\, Tess decides to take matters into her own hands. With Katharine unexpectedly out of town\, Tess seizes the chance to prove herself\, making a bold business move that could change her life forever. With some help from her savvy friends and a charming businessman\, she’s got one shot to pull it off – before the boss returns!\nThis sharp and hilarious adaptation of the iconic 1988 film features an exhilarating original score by the legendary Cyndi Lauper\, a smart\, fresh book from award-winning playwright Theresa Rebeck\, and direction by our own Tony Award-winning Christopher Ashley.\nWorking Girl is just as much about the power of friendship as it is about chasing ambition and success. Don’t miss it.\nOct 28 – Dec 14\nMandell Weiss Theatre\n2910 Theatre District Dr\nLa Jolla\, CA 92093
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/working-girl/
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251031T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251031T230000
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SUMMARY:San Diego Halloween Film Fest
DESCRIPTION:Gather your fellow ghouls\, ghosts\, and indie film fanatics for a spine-chilling night of cinematic delights! The San Diego Halloween Film Fest is back for YEAR TWO and we’re bigger\, bolder\, and more wicked than ever. Dress to impress in your most frightfully fabulous costume because this isn’t just any screening\, it’s a full-on Halloween experience with indie films\, a costume party\, killer food and drinks\, and surprise performances that’ll keep you howling all night long.\nJoin us Friday\, October 31 at Cinema Under the Stars and be part of San Diego’s ultimate Halloween haunt!
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/san-diego-halloween-film-fest/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251110
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CREATED:20251015T052416Z
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SUMMARY:Coronado Island Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate a decade of cinematic excellence at the 10th Annual Coronado Island Film Festival\, November 5–9\, 2025. Featuring over 130 films—including narrative features\, documentaries\, shorts\, and Oscar contenders—the festival promises an unforgettable five days of storytelling. Highlights include the Leonard Maltin Industry Tribute Gala at Hotel del Coronado\, the Culinary Cinema series\, ShortsFest Exhibition\, exclusive industry panels\, and special screenings like Dead Man’s Wire\, Sentimental Value\, and The Secret Agent.\nNov. 5-9\, 2025
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/coronado-island-film-festival/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251116
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CREATED:20251028T025815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T030122Z
UID:51108-1762387200-1763251199@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:26th San Diego Asian Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 26th San Diego Asian Film Festival returns with more than 150 films from 30+ countries and in 30+ languages—making it the largest celebration of Asian and Asian American cinema in the western United States. Discover groundbreaking premieres\, global storytelling\, and rising voices shaping the future of film. From award-winning features to bold new independents\, SDAFF offers unmatched access to international cinema right here in San Diego.\nNovember 6–15\, 2025
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/26th-san-diego-asian-film-festival/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251107T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251107T213000
DTSTAMP:20260603T215501
CREATED:20250901T054413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T054413Z
UID:50445-1762543800-1762551000@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:Mariza
DESCRIPTION:The world’s foremost fado singer\, Mariza is heiress to the state of mind of the Portuguese people. She has risen to world heritage status\, made the world her stage\, and seduced the most demanding audiences. With over 30 platinum albums and numerous national and international awards\, Mariza is one of the most complete and respected artists in the world.\nFriday\, November 7\, 2025\n7:30 PM\nBalboa Theatre\n868 Fourth Ave\nSan Diego\, CA 92101
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/mariza/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251117
DTSTAMP:20260603T215501
CREATED:20251109T002150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T002150Z
UID:51222-1762560000-1763337599@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:San Diego Film Week Film & Arts Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow cinephiles for San Diego Film Week’s Film & Arts Fest\, November 8–16 2025  a week-long celebration spotlighting local filmmaking. Expect screenings of short and feature films\, filmmaker Q&As\, networking mixers\, and red-carpet events that bring San Diego’s creative cinema community together. Network\, discover new voices\, and celebrate storytelling from right here in our city.
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/san-diego-film-week-film-arts-fest/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T215501
CREATED:20250901T053048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T053048Z
UID:50439-1762714800-1762722000@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:Ballet Preljocaj: Gravity
DESCRIPTION:Twelve dancers move with a contagious enthusiasm that liberates bodies\, relieves them of their weight and frees them from all constraints… until the final apotheosis of Ravel’s Bolero in this hypnotising performance. A leading figure on the contemporary scene\, Angelin Preljocaj has choreographed close to 60 pieces and was recently elected to l’Académie des Beaux-Arts.\nSunday\, November 9\, 2025\n7 PM\nSan Diego Civic Theatre\n1100 Third Ave\nSan Diego\, CA 92101
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/ballet-preljocaj-gravity/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251217
DTSTAMP:20260603T215501
CREATED:20251104T183857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T032849Z
UID:51172-1762732800-1765929599@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:Reimagining La Linea
DESCRIPTION:Responding to issues affecting our region\, our Fall 2025 Museum Studies class has juried\, curated\, and installed Reimagining La Linea\, an exhibition about migration which highlights the work of thirty artists and two collectives. Migration has been a vital force in the shaping our country\, and the San Diego/Tijuana region clearly exemplifies this: a diverse community alive with layered cultures\, languages\, and traditions from all around the globe. \nThe border wall or “La Linea\,” intended as an impenetrable boundary\, also reveals itself as porous\, with the highest number of lawful daily crossings of any other US port of entry. The artwork bears witness to the human condition at the border as well as to the journeys and dreams carried across it. The exhibition challenged artists to imagine an alternative future where boundaries are fluid sites of connection rather than division. The exhibit transforms the gallery into a space of empathy and imagination\, where borders that divide us become bridges that connect us. Join us for the reception on Wednesday\, November 12\, 4 – 7 pm. Artists will be present and there will be music by DJ Will Gallaspy\, aka The Great Gallaspy.  \nExhibit on view November 10 – December 16\, 2025\nReception: Wednesday\, November 12\, 4 – 7 pm \nArt Gallery – FA 103\nSan Diego Mesa College\,\nFine Arts Building\, Art Gallery\, FA103\n7250 Mesa College Dr. SD 92111\nClosest entrance is through Marlesta/Genesee.
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/reimagining-la-linea/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T215501
CREATED:20250925T235315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T235315Z
UID:50728-1763053200-1763060400@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:Framing Memories
DESCRIPTION:Join the Museum of Photographic Arts at SDMA for a special evening of film and conversation\, co-hosted by Medium Photo\, featuring two powerful documentaries by emerging female filmmakers: A Photographic Memory and Ben Between Africa. Both films delve into themes of intergenerational connection\, identity\, and memory told through the lens of family archives and personal histories. A night thoughtfully curated to foster connection among San Diego’s visual storytellers\, centered on the images and personal narratives that shape us. A special guest will host and moderate the evening\, including a conversation with the filmmakers following the screenings.\nFraming Memories\nNovember 13 | 5:00 PM\nMuseum of Photographic Arts\, Balboa Park
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/framing-memories/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251114T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251130T235959
DTSTAMP:20260603T215501
CREATED:20251125T180625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T181637Z
UID:51576-1763078400-1764547199@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:The Strangers
DESCRIPTION:An Our Town for the 21st Century- The Strangers dives into love\, identity\, and belonging in a changing America. Secrets surface and realities collide in this daring look at what “home” really means today. Cris returns to a place he used to call home-to work on a production of an old play and then falls in love as the end of the world draws near. A group of young people get together to figure out if this is in fact\, our town and whether love in the face of near is still worth fighting for. \n\n\n\nNovember 14-30\, 2025\n\n\n\nOld Town’s Historic Barn Theatre4040 Twiggs StreetSan Diego\, CA 92110
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/the-strangers/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTSTAMP:20260603T215501
CREATED:20251028T030559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T030559Z
UID:51112-1763078400-1767571199@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:Lightscape at San Diego Botanic Garden
DESCRIPTION:Lightscape returns to transform the San Diego Botanic Garden into a glowing after-dark wonderland\, featuring 20+ dazzling new light installations synced to enchanting soundscapes. Stroll illuminated trails\, discover immersive floral displays\, and enjoy seasonal treats like mulled wine and hot chocolate. A perfect winter outing for families\, date nights\, and anyone seeking a little holiday magic. \nNovember 14\, 2025 – January 4\, 2026\nSan Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas\nQuail Gardens Drive\nEncinitas\, 92024
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/lightscape-at-san-diego-botanic-garden/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260315
DTSTAMP:20260603T215501
CREATED:20251028T001600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T001600Z
UID:51105-1763078400-1773532799@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:Race: Power\, Resistance & Change
DESCRIPTION:“Colors“ (detail) by Hugo Crosthwaite\, 2025. Stop-motion animation (drawing-based). \nThe exhibition Race: Power\, Resistance & Change shares stories of how the construction of race has shaped laws\, institutions\, and daily life in San Diego and the broader multinational region. Presented in English and Spanish\, the exhibition highlights key moments in this region’s complex history of race. Experienced through mixed media\, artworks\, and accounts from regional archives\, the exhibition brings forward important stories and voices often left out of mainstream narratives. Created in collaboration with local artists\, researchers\, and community leaders\, this experience highlights stories\, past and present\, of how communities have resisted oppression and worked for change. Race: Power\, Resistance & Change is an invitation and a call to action. It is a space to reflect\, connect personal experiences\, and take part in ongoing conversations about racial justice and building a more equitable future together.\nThe Museum of US\n1350 El Prado\nSan Diego\, CA 92101
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/race-power-resistance-change/
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T213000
DTSTAMP:20260603T215501
CREATED:20251113T035501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T035501Z
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SUMMARY:Ten Million Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Curated by Andrew McIntosh\nSan Diego New Music and the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library present Ten Million Flowers\, an evening of immersive contemporary works curated by violinist and composer Andrew McIntosh. Music will include works by Takemitsu\, Miller\, McIntosh\, and Von Schweinitz\, performed by McIntosh on violin\, Vicki Ray on piano\, and Matt Kline on double bass.\nAthenaeum Music & Arts Library\n1008 Wall Street\, La Jolla\, CA 92037\nSaturday\, November 15\, 2025\n7:30 PM
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/ten-million-flowers/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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SUMMARY:The Salty Series: Seaweeds
DESCRIPTION:The next installment of Project BLANK’s Salty Series: Seaweeds features a multimedia performance by interdisciplinary artist Michelle Sui. Blurring the lines between cinema and live performance\, Seaweeds reimagines the lost ending of The Toll of the Sea—the 1922 silent film that introduced screen legend Anna May Wong (1905–1961) in the first-ever Technicolor motion picture. In Sui’s bold re- envisioning\, actors audition for Wong herself\, who breaks free from the script and takes off to Paris and Tijuana in search of her on-again\, off-again girlfriend. Past/present and onscreen/offscreen selves begin to blur as performers slip between roles and realities. An Asian-American cast conjures a world where time folds in on itself and stories are rewritten and reclaimed. Merging live performance and music with cinematic fragments\, Sui’s Seaweeds creates a layered homage to Wong and the roles she played\, as well as those she never got to play.\nNovember 21\, 2025\n7:30 p.m.\nBread & Salt\n1955 Julian Ave\nSan Diego\, CA 92113
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/the-salty-series-seaweeds/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance,Theatre,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:OMA Artist Alliance Biennial
DESCRIPTION:The Oceanside Museum of Art presents the 2025–26 Artist Alliance Biennial (Nov. 22\, 2025–Mar. 8\, 2026)\, a juried exhibition showcasing 53 standout works selected from a staggering 1\,361 submissions by 260 artists. The show reflects the region’s creative depth and diversity\, celebrating both emerging and established voices across Southern California. Don’t miss the opening celebration on Nov. 22\, where awards and a grand prize exhibition announcement take place.\nNov. 22\, 2025–Mar. 8\, 2026 \nOceanside Museum of Art\n704 Pier View Way\nOceanside\, CA 92054
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/oma-artist-alliance-biennial/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251130T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251227T235959
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SUMMARY:Passion and Purpose
DESCRIPTION:The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents “Passion and Purpose”\, juried by award-winning artist\, Lori Mitchell. The water-based media exhibition runs Nov 30-Dec 27\, 2025 at our Gallery in The Arts District\, Liberty Station. The free Opening Reception is Friday\, Dec 5\, 5-8 pm with over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The Gallery is open Weds-Sun\, 11am – 3pm.  The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online.  
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/passion-and-purpose/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260603T215501
CREATED:20250925T220454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T220455Z
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SUMMARY:Vanguardista Night: A Year-End Fundraiser at MATSU
DESCRIPTION:Vanguardista Night: A Year-End Fundraiser at MatsuWednesday\, December 3\, 2025\nJoin Vanguard Culture for an unforgettable evening of culinary artistry and creative connection at one of San Diego’s most celebrated dining destinations. On Wednesday\, December 3rd\, Vanguard Culture and Matsu restaurant present Vanguardista Night—an exclusive 6-course tasting experience crafted by Chef William Eick in support of the region’s creative workforce.\n🍽️ $300 per person | Includes gourmet 6-course Japanese tasting menu (drinks sold separately)💖 $150 from every ticket directly supports Vanguard Culture📍 Intimate\, high-end setting | Limited seats available🖼️ Featuring a silent auction with exclusive arts & culinary experiences\nProceeds benefit Vanguard Culture\, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing San Diego’s creative industries through award-winning arts journalism\, affordable professional development\, and innovative cross-sector cultural events.\nSpace is extremely limited. Reserve your seat today and close out the year with purpose\, passion\, and palate.
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/vanguardista-night-a-year-end-fundraiser-at-matsu/
CATEGORIES:Culinary Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251227T235959
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SUMMARY:The Toy Shop
DESCRIPTION:Thumbprint Gallery presents The Toy Shop\, a playful and imaginative showcase curated by Zard Apuya that redefines what toy art can be. Featuring resin\, vinyl\, clay\, ceramics\, photography\, and more\, the exhibition brings together established toymakers alongside young artists—including Westview High School design students and creators as young as seven. Explore a world where toys become sculpture\, story\, and self-expression in this vibrant celebration of creativity and character. Opening reception is December 5\, with the exhibition on view through December 27 in La Jolla. \n\n\n\nDecember 5-27\, 2025Opening Reception:December 5th – 4pm-9pm\n\n\n\nThumbprint Gallery920 Kline StreetLa Jolla\, CA 92037
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/the-toy-shop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T213000
DTSTAMP:20260603T215501
CREATED:20251008T232540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T232600Z
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SUMMARY:It’s Kitschmastime Again\, Brian & Ryan
DESCRIPTION:San Diego’s favorite art duo Brian & Ryan return with the third edition of their irreverent\, glitter-drenched holiday variety show\, It’s Kitschmastime Again! Expect a rollicking evening of festive music\, offbeat storytelling\, absurd theatricality\, and lovingly over-the-top seasonal cheer. The Pageant runs alongside Brian & Ryan’s 10th annual Kitschmas exhibition—a maximalist explosion of all things fantastically plastic\, wonderful\, and weird about the holidays. Whether you’re a true tinsel-lover or a holiday skeptic\, Brian & Ryan will send you home grinning and ready to deck the halls with reckless abandon.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDEC 05\, 2025\, 7:30 PM\nBREAD & SALT GALLERY
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/its-kitschmastime-again-brian-ryan/
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word / Literature,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260103T235959
DTSTAMP:20260603T215501
CREATED:20251208T181225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T181227Z
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SUMMARY:Athenaeum Faculty & Staff Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The heart of the Athenaeum’s School of the Arts is the faculty\, whose knowledge and expertise embrace all aspects of fine art. In this exhibition of their teaching artists’ current work\, viewers will enjoy the broad range of mediums and techniques that characterize our faculty’s versatility\, from painting to book arts\, printmaking\, ceramics\, illustration\, painting\, and beyond. Their dedication to lifelong learning and exploration continues to inspire students who take classes in both our Logan Heights and La Jolla studios. In addition to faculty\, members of the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library staff who are artists are also presenting their work\, reflecting the shared creativity and passion for the arts that infuse every part of our organization. \n\n\n\nDecember 6\, 2025–January 3\, 2026Opening Reception: Saturday\, December 13\, 5–8 PM\, during the Barrio Art Crawl
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/athenaeum-faculty-staff-exhibition/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260412T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T215501
CREATED:20251217T222058Z
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SUMMARY:Designing the Infinite: Virtual Worldbuilding in Art & Gaming
DESCRIPTION:Designing the Infinite: Virtual Worldbuilding in Art & Gaming brings together an international group of artists who use game engines\, digital platforms\, and interactive technologies to imagine new worlds and ways of being. Through VR simulations\, browser-based universes\, generative systems\, and machinima\, the exhibition highlights how contemporary artists use digital tools to create immersive storytelling ecosystems. \n\n\n\nDrawing inspiration from global cosmologies\, Designing the Infinite invites audiences to reflect on how we build worlds\, how we navigate them\, and how virtual spaces can help us rethink identity\, community\, and connection. Throughout the exhibition\, visitors will encounter immersive installations\, interactive works\, and environments that blend art and technology in unexpected ways. \n\n\n\nCalifornia Center for the Arts\, Escondido340 North Escondido BoulevardEscondido\, CA 92025
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/designing-the-infinite-virtual-worldbuilding-in-art-gaming/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T213000
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CREATED:20250901T055022Z
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SUMMARY:MOMIX: Alice
DESCRIPTION:Travel down the rabbit hole MOMIX-style with ALICE\, inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. As Alice’s body grows and shrinks and grows again\, Pendleton’s dancers extend themselves by means of props\, ropes\, and other dancers. Embark on a journey that is magical\, mysterious\, fun\, eccentric\, and much more. As Alice falls down the rabbit hole and experiences every kind of transformation\, so will you.\nSaturday\, December 6\, 2025\n7:30 PM\nSan Diego Civic Theatre\n1100 Third Ave\nSan Diego\, CA 92101
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/momix-alice/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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