THINGS TO DO

The Bold, the Beautiful & the Brilliantly Weird

  • Embracing the Mystery

    Embracing the Mystery is a juried exhibition curated by students in the Professional Practices class at Palomar College. The exhibition delves into the unsettling and unknown aspects of life, exploring […]

  • Story Concert: The Tie That Binds

    As our 18th Story Concert Season comes to a close we are excited to explore the meaning of family. Some families we are born with and some families we choose […]

  • Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra

    The largest gathering of concertmasters and principal players in North America, featuring top players from the world’s greatest orchestras including the New York Philharmonic, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Israel Philharmonic and dozens more.

  • 2025 Black Arts Festival

    Celebrate Black creativity at the 2025 Black Arts Festival, June 19–22 at Diversionary Theatre. Four days of powerful performances, visual art, and community.

  • A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE by Tennessee Williams

    Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire returns to the stage June 19–July 12, 2025, in a gripping new production directed by Rob Lutfy. Starring Jessica John and Francis Gercke, this timeless drama explores lust, deception, and the unraveling of identity in the sultry heat of New Orleans.

  • Moments Without Proper Names

    Join Medium Photo for a rare screening of Moments Without Proper Names, Gordon Parks’s poetic self-portrait blending decades of photography, music, and reflection. June 19 at 7PM.

  • XICANA! San Diego

    XICANA! San Diego explores the powerful intersections of art, activism, and cultural identity through the lens of over one hundred Chicana artists from across Southern California.

  • Jewish Short Play Festival

    After a successful debut, the Jewish Short Play Festival returns with more laughter, drama, and thought-provoking themes! Celebrating local and beyond, this year's festival features short plays performed by San Diego's brightest actors. Directed by Debra Wanger, the event explores themes of identity and tradition in contemporary Jewish life.

  • Ran

    Experience Ran, Akira Kurosawa’s stunning adaptation of King Lear, hailed as one of the greatest films ever made. This 1985 epic explores the tragic downfall of warlord Hidetora Ichimonji after dividing his kingdom among his sons.

  • SD VAMP: Challenge Accepted

    Don’t miss SD VAMP: Challenge Accepted—a night of bold storytelling at Whistle Stop on June 26, 8–10 PM. True tales of taking risks, wins, and wipeouts.