Join San Diego New Music and Athenaeum Music & Arts Library for the 2025 soundON Festival, celebrating 30 years of San Diego New Music and 25 years of ensemble-in-residence NOISE. Experience cutting-edge global sounds with three nights of concerts at two San Diego locations!
Experience Soundtrack to a Coup d’État, a Sundance award-winning documentary by Johan Grimonprez, exploring the 1960 United Nations crisis when jazz, colonialism, and espionage collided. Through eyewitness accounts, government memos, and testimonies, this film uncovers the political machinations behind the assassination of Patrice Lumumba and its ongoing relevance in today’s geopolitical climate.
Join the Escondido Arts Partnership for the 15th annual WOOD, A Furniture Show, hosted by Brian Murphy of Murphy’s Fine Woodworking. This exhibition showcases the finest handcrafted furniture from Southern California artisans, featuring a diverse array of innovative, traditional, and whimsical wood pieces, sculptures, and functional art.
Discover Ana María Herrera’s poignant exploration of identity, displacement, and cultural coexistence. Through a rich blend of found objects, wood, glass, and fabric, Herrera’s work addresses the emotional and physical boundaries that shape personal and collective identities, delving into themes of vulnerability, resistance, and resilience in the border region.
Experience the vibrant sound of The B-Side Players, a 9-piece band blending Latin American and Caribbean grooves with funk, rock, jazz, and hip-hop. Their horn-driven, polyrhythmic beats celebrate the universal language of music with a dynamic fusion of cultures.
Experience the San Diego Underground Film Festival’s ninth edition, featuring a dynamic program of experimental films, underground narratives, live music, and projector performances. Join us for a unique blend of local and international artists pushing the boundaries of film and performance!
Join the SDCHM Young Professionals Advisory Committee for an epic food crawl in the Convoy District! Explore San Diego’s vibrant Asian Pacific food scene, enjoy delicious eats, and learn the history behind the best spots in the area. It's a day of great food, fun vibes, and celebrating local community!
Experience Terence Blanchard’s groundbreaking opera Fire Shut Up In My Bones, as Blanchard teams up with The E-Collective, Turtle Island Quartet, and visual artist Andrew F. Scott to bring excerpts from the masterpiece to life. This concert production explores Blanchard's cultural paradigm shift in opera, featuring dynamic performances and immersive video projections, offering a powerful glimpse into the mind of the composer and the transformative energy of the work.
Join us in supporting LA fire relief efforts! Donate $50 to enjoy smash burgers, oysters, and fries by San Diego’s top chefs. 100% of proceeds benefit World Central Kitchen, feeding first responders and families. Cocktails, beer, & wine available à la carte, with every dollar going to WCK. Plus, Chef Works will match the first $10k raised. Drop-off donations accepted at the door. Together, we can make a difference!
Celebrate the 15th Annual San Diego Lunar New Year Festival in 2025! This vibrant three-day event, dedicated to the rich traditions of Lunar New Year, will feature folk and traditional performances, arts and cultural exhibitions, lion dances, firecrackers, and family-friendly activities. A standout attraction will be the Cultural Village, which brings to life the traditional villager lifestyle of Southeastern Asia. This inclusive festival is open to the public and free of charge, making it a must-visit for all ages!
Celebrate WNDR After Dark’s 2-year anniversary in San Diego on January 25! Enjoy local art, DJs, and unique vendors in a night full of creativity, community, and unforgettable experiences.
Explore San Diego Restaurant Week from Jan 26–Feb 2, 2025! Savor multi-course menus at 100+ restaurants across the county starting at just $30. Reserve your table now for 8 days of culinary connections!
