THINGS TO DO

The Bold, the Beautiful & the Brilliantly Weird

  • 2025 Oscar Nominated Shorts: Documentary

    For the 20th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 14th. With all three categories offered – Animated, Live Action and Documentary – this is your annual chance to predict the winners (and have the edge in your Oscar pool)!

  • Tangata & Carnival of the Animals

    San Diego Ballet’s Tangata fuses tango and ballet to the sensual music of Astor Piazzolla, while Carnival of the Animals debuts a Latin jazz score by Gilbert Castellanos. A mesmerizing blend of movement and rhythm!

  • Lamoise New Works Festival

    MOXIE Theatre presents the inaugural Lamoise New Works Festival, Feb. 15-16, 2025—a bold showcase of new plays by women+ playwrights that spark conversation and challenge the status quo.

  • afra eisma: hush

    Dutch artist Afra Eisma debuts Hush at ICA Central, an immersive, participatory installation exploring breath as a tool for healing. Experience vibrant weavings, ceramics, and tactile sculptures that invite emotional expression and connection.

  • Oceanside Intl Film Festival

    Celebrate 5 days of cinema, art, and community at the 14th Annual Oceanside International Film Festival, Feb. 18-22, 2025. Discover films on environment, acceptance, individuality, and surf culture in one of California’s cultural districts.

  • STILL ME, AFTER ALL THESE YEARS

    The La Jolla Theatre Ensemble proudly presents a One-Man Show with ERNIE McCRAY, "STILL ME, AFTER ALL THESE YEARS" -- The Poetry, Reflections, and Dreams of An Activist, Artist, Athlete, and Educator.

  • The Stages of Womanhood

    Stages of Womanhood unites three artists—Galina Marcus, Michelle Lubin, and Galina Semenova—in a powerful exhibition exploring femininity, motherhood, and self-discovery. Opening March 8 at Artist & Craftsman Supply, San Diego.

  • Flamenco-El tablao

    Experience the passion of Flamenco-El Tablao at The Turquoise Café-Bar Europa! Enjoy an electrifying night of Spanish music and dance, bringing the soul of Andalusia to life.

  • Visions of a Future

    Casa Familiar’s 18th Annual Día de la Mujer Exhibition, Visions of a Future, explores Afrofuturism, Latinfuturism, and Chicanofuturism to reimagine alternative realities. Curated by Claudia Cano, the show challenges dominant narratives on migration, colonialism, and identity. Women and non-binary artists are invited to submit works in all media.

  • Lineage + Inheritance

    "Lineage + Inheritance" brings together four artists—Rushing, Cornwell, Bey, and King—each exploring Black aesthetic traditions through painting, prints, and mixed media. This powerful exhibition examines generational perspectives on identity, liberation, and community through innovative artistic expressions.