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SUMMARY:Space Maker
DESCRIPTION:Space Maker examines where art and architecture meet\, tracing how creative practices rooted in design influence the shaping of spaces\, objects\, and communities. Featuring a blend of historic pieces with contemporary works by local artists – including Russell Forester\, Robert Irwin\, Miki Iwasaki\, Irma Sofía Poeter\, and others – the exhibition highlights wide-ranging interpretations of form\, geometry\, and place. Through these varied perspectives\, the exhibition uncovers the reciprocal relationship between artistic expression and architectural thinking – revealing how each discipline informs\, echoes\, and transforms the other. \n\n\n\nFebruary 21 – June 7\, 2026Opening Reception: Friday\, February 205:00PM Members Preview6:00PM Public Opening\n\n\n\nLa Jolla Historical Society780 Prospect St.La Jolla\, CA 92037
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/space-maker/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Faith Ringgold: Full Circle – The Teachings and Her Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Explore the powerful legacy of groundbreaking artist Faith Ringgold in this compelling exhibition at UC San Diego’s Mandeville Art Gallery. Featuring works from across her career\, the show traces her evolution through painting\, textiles\, and narrative storytelling while honoring her impact as an artist\, educator\, and activist. Free and open to the public\, with an opening celebration Feb. 28. \n\n\n\nFree public opening celebration from 6–8 p.m. on Feb. 28\, 2026On view through May 1\, 2026\n\n\n\nMandeville Art Gallery9390 Mandeville LaneSan Diego\, CA 92093
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/faith-ringgold-full-circle-the-teachings-and-her-legacy/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Singing Colors
DESCRIPTION:Shapes and Shadows by Edward Abrams\n\n\n\nThe San Diego Watercolor Society presents Singing Colors\, a juried exhibition featuring dynamic works in water-based media selected by award-winning artist Shuang Li. Showcasing more than 95 original paintings\, the exhibition highlights the surprising versatility of watercolor through bold\, contemporary approaches that push the medium beyond tradition. Join the free opening reception on March 6 (5–8 PM) in Liberty Station’s Arts District\, where guests can meet artists\, enjoy refreshments\, and experience this vibrant celebration of watercolor. \n\n\n\nSan Diego Watercolor Society2825 Dewey Rd\, Suite 105Building 202San Diego\, CA 92106\n\n\n\nGallery Hours11 AM to 3 PM Wednesday – SundayClosed Monday & Tuesday
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/singing-colors/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:San Diego Theatre Month
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the best of live performance during San Diego Theatre Month\, a city-wide showcase highlighting professional and community theatre across the region. Throughout March\, audiences can enjoy a dynamic lineup of plays\, musicals\, dance\, and performance art from venues big and small\, spotlighting local talent and artistic diversity. From classics to new works\, the month celebrates the power of live storytelling and invites theatre lovers to experience the breadth of San Diego’s vibrant performing arts scene. \n\n\n\nSee our top picks for San Diego Theatre Month HERE.
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/san-diego-theatre-month/
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T235959
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SUMMARY:Aaron Kramer: Sense of Wonder
DESCRIPTION:Aaron Kramer\, Bird Box 2020\n\n\n\nOceanside 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\, the show invites audiences to engage with art as motion\, mechanism\, and discovery. Rooted in curiosity and hands-on experimentation\, Kramer’s work blurs the line between art\, engineering\, and imagination—offering an experience that delights both kids and adults alike. On view March 7–August 23\, 2026.
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/aaron-kramer-sense-of-wonder/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Vignettes: Stories from the Latina Experience
DESCRIPTION: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 carve out a sense of home. \n\n\n\nRooted in lived experience yet resonating far beyond it\, Vignettes illuminates universal themes of identity\, community\, and hope. Each performance is brought to life through a rich blend of live music\, song\, and dance\, with musicians collaborating alongside playwrights from the very beginning. The result is a moving\, multidisciplinary theatrical experience that invites audiences to listen\, reflect\, and connect. \n\n\n\nMarch 8th & 15th3:00pm Ray Charles Stage in the Conrad Prebys Theatre
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/vignettes-stories-from-the-latina-experience/
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260312T000000
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SUMMARY:Cherry Blossom Festival
DESCRIPTION: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 cuisine\, and stroll through the garden’s blooming cherry blossoms. A vibrant\, family-friendly celebration of culture\, community\, and the arrival of spring. \n\n\n\nJapanese Friendship Garden2215 Pan American Rd ESan Diego\, CA 92101
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/cherry-blossom-festival/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260329T235959
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SUMMARY:Parallel Universe of Humanity
DESCRIPTION: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 directed by John Conan Palmer\, this Twilight Zone–meets–Black Mirror experience delivers dark humor\, sharp social commentary\, and twist endings that linger. On stage March 13–29 at Trinity Theatre\, this provocative series invites audiences to question reality—and everything in it. \n\n\n\nMarch 13-29\, 2026\n\n\n\nTrinity Theatre Company1640 Camino Del Rio N SUITE 129San Diego\, CA 92108
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/parallel-universe-of-humanity/
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word / Literature,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Human Body
DESCRIPTION: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 reception on March 13 from 6–8 PM. The exhibition remains on view through April 24. \n\n\n\nLOS/NR Gallery7910 Ivanhoe AveLa Jolla\, CA 92037
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/human-body/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T093000
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SUMMARY:Resilient Skies II: Bridging Waters
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nCo-choreographed by Executive Artistic Director Terry Wilson & Operations and Development Director Matthew Armstrong in collaboration with members of the SDDT professional company and featuring video projection art by Ariana Durazo\, this production weaves movement and visual storytelling into a compelling call for awareness and connection. \n\n\n\nDate: Friday & Saturday\, March 13 & 14Time: 7:30 PM\n\n\n\nPrice: $35 General; $25 DiscountLocation: Light Box Theater | San Diego
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/resilient-skies-ii-bridging-waters/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T235959
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SUMMARY:Ripple Effect - A Dance for Clean Water
DESCRIPTION: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 connect through creative expression and community collaboration. Be part of an event where art meets advocacy in motion. \n\n\n\nEl Salon Theater114 West Hall AvenueSan Diego\, CA 9217311:00 AM – 12:30 PM\n\n\n\nMovement Workshop – March 14th\, 2026 @ 7:00 PMDance Performances – March 20th and 21st\, 2026
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/ripple-effect-a-dance-for-clean-water/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Maryam Bayat: Unrolling Paradise
DESCRIPTION: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\, memory\, and everyday objects. Working at the intersection of craft and design\, Bayat transforms traditional Persian rugs into sculptural forms\, including furniture\, abstract trees\, and domestic structures that reflect on place and belonging. \n\n\n\nRaised in Tehran in a family of rug producers and now based in North County San Diego\, Bayat draws from inherited craft knowledge to reinterpret a visual language shaped by symmetry\, geometry\, and floral pattern. In Persian culture\, gardens are often understood as earthly representations of paradise; their ordered layouts are reflected in the design of carpets\, which have historically functioned as portable sanctuaries that brought the idea of paradise into the home. Bayat extends this lineage\, connecting the symbolism of the garden to personal and collective memory. \n\n\n\nThis exhibition builds on the Museum’s growing partnership with Persian Place\, a Carlsbad-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to celebrating Persian art and culture through inclusive\, multicultural programs that foster cross-cultural understanding and community connection.  \n\n\n\nThe public opening will coincide with Nowruz – Persian New Year\, co-presented with Persian Place on March 14\, 2026\, from 12–3 PM at the Museum. \n\n\n\nWhile many Persian organizations across the United States have chosen to cancel programs in response to the current situation in Iran\, the Museum and Persian Place remain committed to honoring Nowruz\, a tradition that has endured for thousands of years and continues to hold deep cultural meaning for the community. \n\n\n\nOpening March 14\, 2026\, 12pm – 3pmOn view March 14\, 2026 – August 16\, 2026\n\n\n\nCA Center for the Arts\, Escondido340 N. Escondido BlvdEscondido\, CA 92025
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/maryam-bayat-unrolling-paradise/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260322T235959
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SUMMARY:San Diego Latino Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:‘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 or curious about global storytelling\, this festival offers rich experiences that entertain\, enlighten\, and inspire.
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/san-diego-latino-film-festival-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260322T235959
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SUMMARY:Blue Water Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Film still from Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story\n\n\n\nThe 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 features educational panels\, networking events\, and the Blue Water Awards\, encouraging global dialogue and inspiring action through the power of film. \n\n\n\nMarch 19-22\, 2026
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/blue-water-film-festival/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260322T235959
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SUMMARY:Empower : A Prism of New Work
DESCRIPTION:The Rosin Box Project presents Empower\, a bold contemporary ballet program celebrating innovative choreography and powerful artistic voices. Performed at Liberty Station\, this intimate production showcases dynamic new works that push the boundaries of classical technique while highlighting emotional storytelling and modern movement. With limited performances March 20–22\, the evening offers a rare opportunity to experience San Diego’s premier contemporary ballet company up close. \n\n\n\nMarch 20 / 21 / 22Liberty Station2590 Truxtun Rd #205San Diego\, CA 92106
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/empower-a-prism-of-new-work/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260322T210000
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SUMMARY:An Artist @ the Table: Ben Guerrette & Chef Flor Franco
DESCRIPTION:3 Evenings of Culinary + Artistic Alchemy \n\n\n\nStep inside CHAPEL in Liberty Station\, transformed into an immersive light\, sound\, and video art environment by visionary artist Ben Guerrette. \n\n\n\nExperience the next chapter of An Artist @ the Table\, Vanguard Culture’s signature dinner series pairing visionary chefs with boundary-pushing artists. For three exclusive evenings\, Chef Flor Franco will craft a 4-course culinary journey inspired by the immersive artwork of Ben Guerrette\, who will transform CHAPEL into a multi-sensory exploration of the four elements—Water\, Fire\, Earth\, and Air. \n\n\n\nGuests will dine within a living artwork of light\, sound\, and video\, where each dish reflects the elemental themes through flavor\, presentation\, and story. With expertly curated wine pairings from Baja Wine + Food\, this unforgettable experience blurs the line between cuisine and art\, inviting you to taste creativity in its most elemental form.  \n\n\n\nFri. March 20\, 2026Sat. March 21\, 2026Sun. March 22\, 2026\n\n\n\n5:45pm Doors open6pm-7pm Cocktail hour7pm-8pm Dinner service + immersive experience8pm-9pm Open Lounge\n\n\n\nCHAPEL2881 Roosevelt RdSan Diego\, CA 92106
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/an-artist-the-table-ben-guerrette/
CATEGORIES:Culinary Arts,Special Event,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260327T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T235959
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T010442Z
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SUMMARY:Medium Festival of Photography
DESCRIPTION:The Medium Festival of Photography returns for its 14th annual edition with two days of community-centered programming celebrating the art of photography. Taking place March 27–28\, the festival brings together photographers\, artists\, and enthusiasts for artist talks\, exhibitions\, workshops\, and networking opportunities across the San Diego–Tijuana region. Organized by Medium Photo\, the event highlights emerging and established voices while fostering dialogue\, collaboration\, and creative exchange within the photography community. \n\n\n\nMuseum of Contemporary Art San Diego700 Prospect StreetSan Diego\, CA 92037
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/medium-festival-of-photography/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260327T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260329T235959
DTSTAMP:20260603T163718
CREATED:20260324T195635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T174914Z
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SUMMARY:Carmen
DESCRIPTION:The most fearless and indomitable heroine in all opera is back! When Carmen tosses a flower to the soldier Don José\, he becomes obsessed\, leaving his post to join her band of smugglers. But when she loses interest and sets her sights on a bullfighter\, Don José may not be able to handle the rejection. With a score packed with opera classics\, including the “Habanera\,” the “Toreador Song\,” and one of the greatest overtures ever written\, you’ll be joining Don José as you fall under the spell of Carmen. \n\n\n\nCivic Theatre1100 Third AvenueSan Diego\, CA 92101
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/carmen-2/
CATEGORIES:Opera
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T235959
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SUMMARY:The Seed Keeper / El Guardián de las Semillas
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by Diane Wilson’s novel The Seed Keeper\, this exhibition explores the concept of seeds as both a material presence and a powerful metaphor—an archive of memory\, resilience\, and future. Presented in collaboration with the Oceanside Public Library as part of the community-wide program The Big Read\, the exhibition extends the novel’s themes into a visual and spatial experience. In Indigenous worldviews\, seeds carry more than sustenance; they hold stories\, languages\, ancestral knowledge\, and responsibilities passed orally from generation to generation. \n\n\n\nThrough diverse materials and practices\, these Native American female artists act as contemporary seed keepers by preserving stories\, traditions\, and ways of knowing that have survived displacement\, erasure\, and transformation. Their works speak to continuity rather than nostalgia\, emphasizing living cultures rooted in care\, reciprocity\, and resistance. \n\n\n\nExhibition Celebration: Tuesday\, April 7\, 5:30-7:00pm.On view March 27 – June 21Oceanside Museum of Art704 Pier View WayOceanside\, CA 92054
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/the-seed-keeper-el-guardian-de-las-semillas/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T235959
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T230525Z
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SUMMARY:Mix It Up
DESCRIPTION:Experience fresh perspectives from across the region at Mix It Up\, a juried exhibition showcasing diverse artistic voices and mediums at Ashton Gallery at Art on 30th. The opening reception on March 28 (4–7 PM) features a solo show\, a featured artist exhibition\, and live painting\, creating a lively\, immersive gallery experience. Enjoy wine and light refreshments while connecting with artists and the local creative community. \n\n\n\nOpening receptionMarch 28\, 4pm-7pmOn view March 28-April 24\, 2026Art on 30th4434 30th StreetSan Diego\, CA 92116
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/mix-it-up/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T163718
CREATED:20260307T205122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T205128Z
UID:53519-1774695600-1774731600@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:San Diego Sings! Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Experience the power of choral music at San Diego Sings! Festival 2026\, presented by the Choral Consortium of San Diego at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center. Fifteen choirs from across San Diego County perform in three concert sessions\, each featuring five ensembles singing both individually and together in the acoustically stunning Baker-Baum Concert Hall. Audiences can attend one\, two\, or all three performances for a full day immersed in soaring harmonies and community spirit. \n\n\n\nSaturday\, March 28\, 202611 AM\, 3 PM & 7 PM
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/san-diego-sings-festival-2026/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T235959
DTSTAMP:20260603T163718
CREATED:20260325T174613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T181250Z
UID:53984-1775174400-1775347199@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:DroneArt Show: Four Seasons
DESCRIPTION:Experience classical music like never before at DroneArt Show: Four Seasons\, an open-air spectacle where live musicians and cutting-edge drone technology collide. As a string quartet performs Vivaldi’s iconic score (and more)\, hundreds of illuminated drones transform the night sky into a moving canvas of light\, color\, and choreography. Held April 3–4 at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center\, this 65-minute immersive experience blends art\, music\, and innovation into a breathtaking evening under the stars. \n\n\n\nApril 3rd & 4thTime: Show starts at 8:00 PM. Doors open two hours prior to the start time\, and we encourage you to arrive early as late entry is not permitted.Duration: 65 minutes approx.Location: Chula Vista Elita Athlete Training Center\, 2800 Olympic Pkwy\, Chula Vista\, CA 91915
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/droneart-show-four-seasons/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T163718
CREATED:20260324T224510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T224512Z
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SUMMARY:Acoustic Evenings at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
DESCRIPTION:The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library is pleased to present the 2026 spring season of the Acoustic Evenings concert series\, beginning April 3. The Acoustic Evenings series at the Athenaeum showcases some of the finest acoustic musicians in San Diego. Multiple acts fill each program\, and attentive audiences delight in the intimacy of the unplugged storytelling format. San Diego Music Hall of Fame founder Jefferson Jay organizes and hosts the series. The project advances the Athenaeum’s commitment to support diverse San Diego talent. Acoustic Evenings is an unforgettable and personal experience for San Diego music lovers.   \n\n\n\nFridays\, April 3\, 10\, 17 & 24\, 2026Joan & Irwin Jacobs Music RoomAthenaeum Music & Arts Library1008 Wall StreetLa Jolla\, CA 92037
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/acoustic-evenings-at-the-athenaeum-music-arts-library/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T163718
CREATED:20260102T024545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T033152Z
UID:52197-1775289600-1789923600@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:Cafés and Cabarets: The Spectacular Art of Toulouse-Lautrec
DESCRIPTION:Known for his beguiling portraits of Paris nightlife and the unvarnished local characters of Montmartre\, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was born into an aristocratic family in the South of France in 1864. Growing up as a child with a disability that caused his legs to stop developing\, Toulouse-Lautrec turned to drawing rather than the sports his family pursued. His short but celebrated career immortalized the cabaret culture of Belle Époque Paris and revolutionized the art of the poster. Working in the popular and modern art form of the color lithograph\, Toulouse-Lautrec reached unprecedented audiences with spellbinding visuals and eye-catching colors. Inspired and encouraged by Impressionists such as Edgar Degas and his close friend Vincent van Gogh\, and taking influence from the flattened color patterns of Japanese graphic arts\, Toulouse-Lautrec left an unforgettable image of the spectacle\, people\, and performers of turn-of-the-century Paris. \n\n\n\nThe San Diego Museum of Art1450 El Prado Balboa ParkSan Diego\, CA 92101
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/cafes-and-cabarets-the-spectacular-art-of-toulouse-lautrec/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260406T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T235959
DTSTAMP:20260603T163718
CREATED:20260307T205442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T205449Z
UID:53522-1775433600-1775951999@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:Jazz Mini Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Jazz Mini Festival at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center celebrates the centennial of jazz legends Miles Davis and John Coltrane with a week of concerts\, conversations\, and special events. The lineup features acclaimed artists including Emmet Cohen\, Terence Blanchard\, Ravi Coltrane\, and an all-star ensemble led by Joe Lovano performing modern interpretations of classic repertoire. Alongside the concerts\, audiences can enjoy artist talks\, panel discussions\, and a free outdoor performance exploring the lasting influence of these two jazz icons.
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/jazz-mini-festival/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T163718
CREATED:20260401T231543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T231545Z
UID:54118-1775817000-1775829600@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:Beatrice Wood: Mama of Dada & Curator-Led Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mingei International Museum for a special program inspired by Boundless with a screening of Beatrice Wood: Mama of Dada. Up until the end of her life\, Wood continued to inspire younger artists with her free-spirited approach and irrepressible creativity. Central to the American Dada movement and the last surviving member of this groundbreaking group\, Wood reflects in this film on her friendships with Man Ray\, Francis Picabia\, and her former husband Marcel Duchamp. \n\n\n\nFollowing the screening\, at 1pm\, enjoy a tour of Boundless: Reflections of Southern California Landscapes in Midcentury Studio Ceramics with Curator Guusje Sanders\, where Wood’s influence and enduring spirit offer a rich context for understanding the exhibition’s themes of experimentation\, beauty\, and discovery. \n\n\n\nApr 10\, 2026 10:30 – 2:00pmMingei International Museum\, Balboa Park1439 El PradoSan Diego CA 92101
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/beatrice-wood-mama-of-dada-curator-led-tour/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media,Special Event,Spoken Word / Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260412T235959
DTSTAMP:20260603T163718
CREATED:20260401T165151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T043618Z
UID:54111-1775865600-1776038399@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:LUX
DESCRIPTION:Light. Peace. Transcendence.  \n\n\n\nSan Diego Master Chorale returns to St. James by-the-Sea in La Jolla and St. Paul’s Cathedral with LUX — a powerful choral program anchored by Chichester Psalms by Leonard Bernstein and Lux Aeterna by Morten Lauridsen. Featuring organist Martin Green\, this program moves from urgency to stillness\, tracing a journey from conflict to transcendence. Bernstein’s electrifying psalm settings pulse with rhythm and raw questions of unity\, while Lauridsen’s luminous meditation on eternal light offers moments of deep calm and reflection. Surrounding these masterworks are vivid and contrasting voices: Dorchester Canticles by Tarik O’Regan\, alive with rhythmic vitality and radiant energy\, and a Shaker song of simple\, grounded peace. Performed in the resonant acoustics of two of San Diego’s most beautiful sacred spaces\, LUX is more than a concert — it is an immersive experience of sound\, stillness\, and light. \n\n\n\nSATURDAY\, April 11\, 2026\, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral2728 Sixth Ave.San Diego\, CA 92101\n\n\n\nSUNDAY\, April 12\, 2026\, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMSt. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church743 Prospect StLa Jolla\, CA 92037
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/lux/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T163718
CREATED:20260401T231836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T232002Z
UID:54121-1776279600-1776286800@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:Elvira Notari: Beyond Silence
DESCRIPTION:Elvira Notari: Beyond Silence is a feature documentary chronicling the life and work of Elvira Notari (1875-1946)\, Italy’s first woman film director. Despite directing hundreds of silent films that captivated from Naples to New York\, Elvira was relegated to the margins of film history for half a century. Her films\, poised between realism and staged drama\, were deeply rooted in Neapolitan folklore. A woman in a man’s world\, her works were targeted by Fascist censorship yet found the embrace of audiences on both sides of the Atlantic. The documentary interweaves voices of those who celebrate her legacy today – from the experts who rediscovered her films to contemporary artists reimagining her vision through new works – to resurrect Elvira’s singular vision. More than a biography\, Elvira Notari: Beyond Silence is a portrait of an artist who continues to inspire new creative pathways. \n\n\n\nDigital Gym CINEMA1100 Market StSan Diego\, CA 92101April 15\, 20267:00 – 9:00 PM PDT
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/elvira-notari-beyond-silence/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260417T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T235959
DTSTAMP:20260603T163718
CREATED:20260412T050231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T050233Z
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SUMMARY:German Currents Kino: Mirrors No. 3
DESCRIPTION:Synopsis: In the haunting new film from esteemed German director Christian Petzold (Transit\, NYFF56)\, his regular star Paula Beer plays Laura\, a pianist from Berlin who finds herself in a transitory state. After surviving a violent car crash that kills her boyfriend\, Laura is immediately taken in by Betty (Barbara Auer)\, a mysterious middle-aged woman who lives alone in an isolated house in the countryside. Strangers to one another\, the two women build a quiet\, respectful life together\, though the reemergence of Betty’s estranged husband and son sheds light on the tragic past that explains the murky present. The pleasurable enigma of Miroirs No. 3\, named for a Ravel piano suite\, returns Petzold to the metaphysical ambiguity of earlier films like Yella (2007) and the themes of doubling in his cherished Phoenix (2014)\, yet with a distinctive ethereality all its own: It’s an economical and beautifully crafted work about the mystery of human interaction. \n\n\n\nShowtimes:Friday\, April 17\, 2026: 7:00 (GC Screening)Saturday\, April 18\, 2026:Sunday\, April 19 2026: 3:00 (GC Screening)Monday\, April 20 2026:Tuesday\, April 21\, 2026:Wednesday\, April 22 \, 2026:Thursday\, April 23\, 2026: \n\n\n\nTicket Prices: $13 Regular / $11 Students & Seniors / $9 MembersTrailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqNG8EWydW0  \n\n\n\nDigital Gym Cinema1100 Market StSan Diego\, CA 92101
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/german-currents-kino-mirrors-no-3/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260417T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260417T213000
DTSTAMP:20260603T163718
CREATED:20260325T164625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T164627Z
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SUMMARY:Celestial Bodies: Moons+Marguerite Brown
DESCRIPTION:Sound artist Marguerite Brown opens the evening with an exploration of the electric guitar as a celestial body\, using planetary tuning forks\, custom hardware\, and extended performance techniques to reveal new resonances and cosmic frequencies. Her work invites listeners to consider sound as both vibration and matter\, connecting the earthly and the astronomical. Following Brown\, the bi-coastal quartet MOONS —Judith Berkson\, Laura Cetilia\, Katie Porter\, and Christine Tavolacci — presents a set of new compositions born from years of collaboration in experimental music. Their performances traverse chamber textures\, electroacoustic landscapes\, and subtle improvisations\, creating music that is intimate\, exploratory\, and richly detailed. Together\, Brown and MOONS offer an evening that bridges the cosmic and the deeply intimate. \n\n\n\nAPR 17\, 2026\, 7:30 PMBREAD & SALT GALLERY1955 Julian AveSan Diego\, CA 92113
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/celestial-bodies-moonsmarguerite-brown/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance,Special Event
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