Unity in Variety

Artist Gabriel Rico The Institute of Contemporary Art, San Diego will inaugurate its Balboa Park gallery with the first California solo show of Mexican artist Gabriel Rico (b. 1980, Lagos […]

Trifecta: Art, Science, Patron

Local artists and Salk Institute scientists collaborate in this interdisciplinary project that was inspired by the visionary gift of the Jacobs family. The Joan Klein and Irwin Mark Jacobs Senior Scientist […]

Garden pARTy

Alongside the opening of In Good Company*, guests will enjoy live music by Sue Palmer Quartet, a performance by Disco Riot, poetry by Ted Washington, food and specialty craft cocktails provided by Wormwood […]

National Silent Movie Day

Ensuring that this utterly unique period of film history remains alive and available to contemporary audiences is why collecting, restoring and exhibiting silent films has been an essential, mission-driven activity […]

Julius Caesar

Placed in a modern setting, Julius Caesar mirrors the divisive events of the recent election and its aftermath on January 6th. It is play about the destructive influence of mob manipulation, inner conflict, blind loyalty to the cult of personality, and the moral consequences of choosing violence to achieve political ends. These themes are brought […]

Mission Fed ArtWalk – Little Italy

Photo: Junnior Navarro For 37 years, Mission Fed ArtWalk has celebrated both visual and performing arts in San Diego. We believe art has the power to connect communities, cultivate new […]

CHEW THE SCENE

Be the first to preview the 2021 San Diego Asian Film Festival lineup, purchase All-Fest passes and sign up to become a Pac Arts members for additional discounts and perks. […]

History of Joy: WomXn

Take an unforgettable theatrical journey through moments of everyday magic and extraordinary possibility. In partnership with award-winning poet laureate nominee Gill Sotu, “The History of Joy” is a 4-part series […]

An Obsession

Mary Jhun was born in Cavite, Philippines in 1989 and moved to the States in the mid-‘90s. Her struggle with English and making friends as a kid was what pushed […]

San Diego Art Prize Exhibition

Cometa (2018) graphite, charcoal and acrylic on paper, 45 x 45 inches The San Diego Art Prize recipients reflect the rich and varied bi-national experience that makes our region truly […]

Art of Elan: Crossfire with Nathalie Joachim

Art of Elan launched this downtown series in 2011 as a “crossfire” of musical and creative ideas. This October, Grammy-nominated flutist, composer, and vocalist Nathalie Joachim presents the live West […]

San Diego International Film Festival

The San Diego International Film Festival’s 20th Anniversary will include a hybrid of in-person and virtual events.  In-person Festival Events and Film Screenings will take place in some of our […]