THINGS TO DO

The Bold, the Beautiful & the Brilliantly Weird

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire

    Catch Gillian Anderson’s award-winning performance as Blanche DuBois in the National Theatre’s electrifying A Streetcar Named Desire, screening June 28 & 29. Directed by Nick Wickham and co-starring Ben Foster, this acclaimed production captures the raw power of Tennessee Williams’ classic.

  • Taste of Adams Avenue

    40+ Eateries, Two Miles of Tastings. Experience a delicious mix of burger joints, cafés and sushi restaurants that weave in seamlessly with the eclectic, folksy, tried-and-true mainstays on University Heights, North Park, Normal Heights and Kensington.

  • 8th Annual PROUD+

    Celebrate San Diego Pride with PROUD+, a powerful LGBTQIA+ art exhibition at The Studio Door, featuring national and local artists, immersive installations, and Pride-themed programming.

  • 25 years of The Hapa Project

    Explore hapa.me – 25 Years of The Hapa Project, Kip Fulbeck’s powerful portrait series on multiracial identity, now expanded at the Museum of Us with updated reflections from original participants.

  • The Morning After

    Experience The Morning After, an intimate dance performance blending choreography and public space at Art Produce Gallery. Limited indoor seating; outdoor viewing open to all.

  • ACCESS

    Access is a group exhibition showcasing multidisciplinary works by emerging MFA artists Carolina Danu, Yena Kim, Nanzi Muro, Gabrielle Berens, and Philip Brun Del Re. Featuring textiles, ceramics, printmaking, and more, the exhibition celebrates diversity, access to arts education, and the power of creative expression through varied materials and perspectives.

  • 26th Athenaeum Summer Festival

    Join virtuoso pianist Gustavo Romero for the 26th Athenaeum Summer Festival, celebrating the piano music of Sergei Rachmaninoff. Experience four unforgettable concerts featuring preludes, etude-tableaux variations, and sonatas, continuing a cherished tradition.