Celebrate diversity in cinema at the San Diego Black Film Festival, one of the nation's largest Black film festivals. Enjoy 100+ films showcasing African American and African Diaspora stories, from comedies to documentaries.
Celebrate Italian Cinema & Culture Year-Round. Immerse yourself in the San Diego Italian Film Festival’s monthly screenings at venues like the Digital Gym Cinema and the Museum of Photographic Arts. Discover Italian identity, history, and community through film, inspired by the vibrant spirit of Italy’s piazzas.
"Women in Focus," a compelling exhibition at The San Diego Museum of Art, celebrates the immense contributions of women in photography, a field they helped shape despite historical gender barriers. The exhibit features works from the mid-nineteenth century to today, showcasing iconic photographers like Margaret Bourke-White, Dorothea Lange, and Imogen Cunningham. Though often relegated to certain genres like portraiture and still life, women photographers pushed boundaries and defied expectations, making lasting impacts across various photographic disciplines. This exhibition, drawn from the museum's permanent collection, highlights the pivotal role women have played in the medium’s history.
Discover Da Vinci’s First Flight, a groundbreaking exhibition premiering at the San Diego Air & Space Museum in February 2025. Explore the story of Zoroastro of Peretola, the apprentice who may have tested Da Vinci’s legendary flying machines.
Experience the electrifying energy of DrumatiX’s Rhythm Delivered! This dynamic show combines tap, drumming, body percussion, and immersive technology for a high-energy, interactive performance.
Support Los Angeles artists and arts workers affected by wildfires at a one-night-only fundraising exhibition by goodgoodthings. All artworks are $300, with 100% of sales donated to Grief X Hope to aid those in need.
Immerse yourself in the gritty world of 1940s-50s Los Angeles with LA Noir UnScripted. Inspired by authors like Raymond Chandler, Impro Theatre presents fully improvised tales of intrigue, seduction, and murder.
Join us at Southwestern College Art Gallery for "Movidas Razquaches and Other Cheap Thrills," featuring new works by Perry Vásquez, Feb. 4–Mar. 4, 2025. Explore playful, resourceful art through projects like AI-generated paintings, woven flyer blankets, and more. Gallery hours: Mon–Thu, 10:30 AM–2:30 PM or by appointment.
Experience cutting-edge art and music at WORKING TITLE, Project ’s fourth annual exhibition. This three-day event showcases innovative works from Southern California, Tijuana, and Baja California’s most exciting artists, curated by Diana Benavidez and Leslie Ann Leytham.
Some of us just can't be the second pea in a pod. Are you and yours idealogically divergent? Do you thrive being the yin to someone's yang? Or maybe there's something that makes you tick that just doesn't fit the rest of your vibe. Join So Say We All's wonderful storytelling series to either tell your stories about unusual pairings, romantic, pedantic, or otherwise... or just to sit in and listen.
The Stories that Connect Us: Selections from the OMA Collection
Oceanside Museum of Art presents The Stories that Connect Us, a curated selection from its growing collection of 300+ works celebrating Southern California artists. Featuring 35 artists, from portraiture to abstraction, this exhibition explores the museum’s rich history of exhibitions and relationships with artists and collectors. Works by James Hubbell, Ethel Greene, Italo Scanga, Jen Trute, and John Baldessari, among others, highlight OMA’s commitment to preserving the region’s artistic legacy.
Celebrate 60 years of Twyla Tharp's groundbreaking artistry with a Coast-to-Coast tour featuring two stunning works: Diabelli and SLACKTIDE. The Olivier-nominated Diabelli, set to Beethoven's monumental masterpiece, highlights Tharp's mastery in blending ballet, jazz, modern, and street dance, revealing the depth and humor in Beethoven’s complex variations. SLACKTIDE, a new dance set to a reimagining of Philip Glass's Aguas da Amazonia, explores the rhythms of the Amazon through custom percussion instruments. Don’t miss this extraordinary evening of original choreography, technical brilliance, and musical innovation.
