Adams Avenue Unplugged features 90 live musical performances inside restaurants, bars, and coffee houses along a two-mile stretch of Adams Avenue from University Heights on the West, through Normal Heights, and into parts of Kensington to the East. It also has performances outdoors at various patio locations, including the Smitty’s Food Court and Lestat’s Coffeehouse. […]
As the official fashion authority of the region since 2007, we are honored to announce our Spring Showcase in San Diego’s "Jeweled City The Fashion Week San Diego®(FWSD) Spring Showcase […]
Join Vanguard Culture and UC San Diego Craft Center for Art Garden, an inspiring evening of visual art, storytelling, dance, and community care. The event also marks the national launch […]
The National Comedy Theatre cast takes on a classic film genre as it presents an improvised Film Noir. Expect to see detectives, femme fatales, guns, murder, misogyny, and mystery as our cast sends up a 1940's film style. For over two decades, the National Comedy Theatre has been entertaining audiences of all sizes and types across […]
This world premiere by resident choreographer Elizabeth Wistrich is an original ballet retelling of the story of The Firebird, a frequent feature of Russian fairy tales. Danced to Igor Stravinsky’s […]
Celebrate the magic of French cinema at the San Diego French Film Festival, presented by the Alliance Française de San Diego. This annual showcase features a curated lineup of francophone […]
Dreamlike imagery, subconscious symbolism, and uncanny visual worlds collide at Surrealism Exhibition: THE LIFE, opening May 15, 2026 at the Broker’s Building Art Gallery Board in downtown San Diego. This free exhibition invites audiences into a thought-provoking exploration of identity, perception, memory, and the blurred boundaries between reality and imagination through contemporary surrealist works. Expect […]
Presented at Gallery 21 in Balboa Park, Spectrum 2026 is a collaborative exhibition produced by The Studio Door in partnership with the Village Arts and Education Foundation. Curated by RD Riccoboni, the exhibition features nine local LGBTQ+ artists working in stained glass, oil painting, acrylic, mixed media, and stoneware. This off-site presentation expands The Studio […]
Powerful storytelling takes center stage at the GI Film Festival San Diego, returning May 6–8, 2026 to the Museum of Photographic Arts at the San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park. Presented by KPBS in partnership with the Film Consortium San Diego, the three-day festival showcases compelling films for, by, and about service members […]
Celebrate San Diego’s vibrant music community at the 35th Annual San Diego Music Awards, where the region’s best musicians, bands, and industry creatives are recognized for their contributions and achievements. This special evening includes live performances, award presentations across multiple genres, and a chance to honor the artists shaping the city’s sound. Join fellow music […]
Print culture, storytelling, and creative community converge at Hi-Res Edition 004: PAPER/CUTS on May 7, 2026 at the San Diego Made Factory. Part of San Diego Made’s First Thursdays series, this free evening celebrates self-publishing and the collective power of print through conversations with local authors Stacey Uy, Megan Groth, and Bryttney-Mischele, alongside curated art, […]
Bloodlines & Brushstrokes celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month through a dynamic group exhibition highlighting the voices, stories, and creative perspectives of a diverse roster of AAPI artists. This marks the first chapter of a two-part exhibition, followed by a second opening in Escondido in collaboration with Distinction Gallery on Saturday, May 9th, from […]
