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 artistic talent and create a better quality of life for all through cultural enrichment. On October 2 & 3, 2021, artwork will fill the Little […]

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 her need to draw when she was in elementary school. “I gave a drawing of a bird to a boy when I was eight and […]

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 unique. Living and working on either side of the border, whether they are US or Mexican born, immigrant or mixed national parents, all experience this […]

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 Coast premiere of her evening-length work for voice, flute, string quartet and electronics, titled “Fanm d’Ayiti” (Women of Haiti). The program is a celebration of […]

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 city’s most beautiful locations – including Balboa Park’s Museum of Photographic Arts and the San Diego Museum of Art, The Catamaran Resort on Mission Bay […]

Yolanda López: Portrait of the Artist

Portrait of the Artist is the first solo museum presentation of the work of Yolanda López (1942-2021), the pathbreaking Chicana artist and activist whose career in California spanned five decades. The […]

Perry Vasquez – OASIS

Sparks Gallery’s last exhibition of the year will feature new artwork by renowned local artist Perry Vásquez. The artwork on view will feature his series of palm trees, along with a smaller […]

Culinary Cinema

Culinary Cinema is a recipe for fun and a dream come true for foodies!  The ingredients begin with a welcome glass of champagne and a cuisine-themed movie.  Afterwards everyone adjourns to the grass lawn of the Catamaran Resorts where attendees will enjoy dishes inspired by the film prepared by six renowned Chefs.  Mix in wine pairings […]

Orchids & Onions

Ever ask yourself why a place becomes a favorite spot that people return to time and again to make memories that last a lifetime? Or what makes San Diego “San Diego”? Why is our city so special, and could it be even more special? And what about the future of our downtown, the waterfront, the […]

15th Annual German Currents Film Festival

The 15th Annual German Currents Film Festival is presented by the Goethe-Institut Los Angeles and the American Cinematheque. Enjoy virtual screenings, talks, workshops and more. Programs feature important elements of contemporary German culture as well as intellectual trends and social issues.