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SUMMARY:Asian American Dance Festival
DESCRIPTION:As Asian Americans we are continually navigating our identity\, weaving together our ancestral heritage with our current day lives. Through this festival\, AAPI dance artists tell our stories of heritage\, family\, immigration\, colonization\, and assimilation. We remember the struggles and hardships of the first generations who came to the United States. We celebrate their resilience and triumphs. We recognize what we as Asian and Pacific Islanders inherit\, and we uncover what we as Americans take on or let go of. We recognize and embrace our journey to become not just Asians and Pacific Islanders in America\, but to become Asian Americans…finding our place in this melting pot of cultures.\nAugust 23-31\, 2025
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/asian-american-dance-festival/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Film & Multi-media,Music Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T160000
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SUMMARY:KPBS San Diego Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:book festival\n\n\n \nLet’s bring our community closer together through the shared experience of reading and discussing great books! The inaugural KPBS San Diego Book Festival on the University of San Diego campus is a free event for book lovers of all ages. Attendees will enjoy panel discussions with award-winning authors\, activities\, live entertainment\, exhibitors including independent booksellers\, and more.\nSaturday\, August 23\, 2025\n10 a.m. – 4 p.m.\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/kpbs-san-diego-book-festival/
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Spoken Word / Literature
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251017
DTSTAMP:20260604T073059
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T171848Z
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SUMMARY:Clothes Story
DESCRIPTION:San Diego Mesa College Art Gallery presents Clothes Story\, curated by designer Kenneth Green\, celebrating the lives and contributions of African American women through fashion from 1890 to 1963. Featuring over 30 meticulously recreated garments and accessories\, the exhibition tells stories of resilience\, community\, and cultural identity. From Victorian petticoats to sequined flapper cloaks and 60s miniskirts\, each piece reveals history and personal narratives. Presented in collaboration with the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art.\nJoin us for the reception on Saturday\, September 6\, 4 – 7 pm and for the curator talk on Wednesday\, September 10\, 2025\, 12:45 – 2 PM.\nOn view through October 15\, 2025\nMesa College Art Gallery
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/clothes-story/
CATEGORIES:Fashion,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250928
DTSTAMP:20260604T073059
CREATED:20250828T031806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T031816Z
UID:50386-1756512000-1759017599@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:It's OK\, But It Ain't Right
DESCRIPTION:@christaforrestfineart \n\n\n\n\n\n“It’s OK\, But It Ain’t Right” is not your typical gallery show.  This one’s messy\, bold\, loud\, and a little uncomfortable in all the right ways.  We’re diving into the in-between.  That grey area between brushing it off and finally saying something.  The stuff we’ve learned to live with but probably shouldn’t. This show brings together artists from across the country who are pushing back… sometimes with humor\, sometimes wit heat.  It’s about that moment your gut tells you something’s off\, even if it’s packaged perfectly.  Expect color combos that clash hard but still hit.  Pieces that break the rules and make their own.\nQuiet resistance\, loud refusal\, and everything in between.\nWoodward Contemporary\n3935 Harney St\,\nSan Diego\, CA 92110\n  \nOpening Reception:\nAugust 30\, 2025 • 6-9 pm\nOn view now – September 27\, 2025\nGallery Hours: Mon. – Sat.\, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM\n \n \n 
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/its-ok-but-it-aint-right/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T213000
DTSTAMP:20260604T073059
CREATED:20250828T035333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T035333Z
UID:50391-1756582200-1756589400@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:TCHAIKOVSKY SPECTACULAR
DESCRIPTION:Conductor Stephanie Childress – Principal Guest Conductor of the Barcelona Symphony Orchestra – makes her San Diego Symphony debut in the orchestra’s annual favorite\, Tchaikovsky Spectacular. Featuring some of the composer’s most celebrated works\, the program also includes Chopin’s romantic Piano Concerto No. 1\, delivered by Austrian pianist Kiron Atom Tellian\, making his SDSO debut. You won’t want to miss the evening finale\, the 1812 Overture\, with a pyrotechnic display in the skies above The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park and the San Diego Bay.\nThe Rady Shell at Jacobs Park\n222 Marina Park Way\nSan Diego 92101\nAugust 30\, 2025\n7:30 p.m.\n \n \n 
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/tchaikovsky-spectacular/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250904T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250904T213000
DTSTAMP:20260604T073059
CREATED:20250828T030004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T030155Z
UID:50382-1757014200-1757021400@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:Soul Science Lab: Make a Joyful Noize
DESCRIPTION:Make a Joyful Noize (MAJN) is a multimedia experience that blends music\, film and movement to capture the visceral and contagious energy of Black joy. Joy gives us a reason to live\, even when it seems life has forsaken us. Black joy is entertainment\, therapy\, self-love\, and salvation. It is the thing that allows us to still laugh and love.\nSoul Science Lab (SSL) is a music and multimedia duo powered by Chen Lo and Asante Amin. The two are storytellers who inspire the future with hip hop\, jazz\, soul and stunning visuals installations. The duo’s current projects include Soundtrack ’63\, Make a Joyful Noize (commissioned by Carnegie Hall)\, and The Renaissance Mixtape (commissioned by the Apollo Theater). SSL has released three studio albums: Footprints\, The Visitor: Alter Destiny\, and Plan for Paradise. SSL has also developed a culturally responsive education platform for music creatives and educators at Soul Science University—just call them innovative Afro-futuristic griots.\nThe Epstein Family Amphitheater\n9480 Innovation Ln\,\nLa Jolla\, CA 92093 \nFREE. RSVP Recommended\nThur. Sept 4th\n7:30 p.m.\n \n \n 
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/soul-science-lab-make-a-joyful-noize/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTSTAMP:20260604T073059
CREATED:20250911T053326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T053326Z
UID:50550-1757116800-1771804799@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:Palpitations: The Cadence of Heartbeats
DESCRIPTION:Marianela de la Hoz and Marc Urselli / Palpitations: The Cadence of Heartbeats\nPalpitations is an immersive installation born from the collaboration of painter Marianela de la Hoz and Grammy Award-winning sound artist Marc Urselli. Departing from her signature miniatures\, de la Hoz paints speaker cones in acrylics and mixed media\, each emitting Urselli’s soundscapes composed directly in response to her imagery. The works\, centered on the beating heart as a life force\, explore birth\, death\, war\, and hope—fragility met with resilience. Together\, sound and image vibrate with energy\, breathing life into this visceral meditation on human experience.\nSeptember 6\, 2025–February 22\, 2026\nThe San Diego Museum of Art\n1450 El Prado\, Balboa Park\nSan Diego\, CA
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/palpitations-the-cadence-of-heartbeats/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTSTAMP:20260604T073059
CREATED:20250925T233939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T233939Z
UID:50719-1757116800-1772409599@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:Alfredo Castañeda: Beyond Surrealism
DESCRIPTION:Alfredo Castañeda: Beyond Surrealism brings together thirty-five paintings from outstanding private collections in North America and Spain for the first museum retrospective of the artist’s work in the United States. The exhibition covers five decades of the artist’s wide-ranging international career and his unique exploration of Surrealist themes through deeply personal iconography and distinctive visual narrative.\nAlfredo Castañeda (Mexico City\, 1938-2010\, Madrid) was one of the most prolific and impactful champions of the Surrealist movement in Latin America and in the later twentieth century. While training as an architect at the National University of Mexico\, he studied with Mattias Goeritz\, whose work inspired him to expand his art practice to include painting. Castañeda had practiced drawing since childhood\, but he was further encouraged by an encounter with René Magritte’s work. Marked by introspection\, psychological investigation\, whimsy\,\nand an acutely self-aware sense of humor\, Castañeda’s paintings have a magical realist quality and high degree of visual finish. Many scenes feature trompe l’oeil effects that call into question the artist’s trustworthiness as a narrator\, as the realism the viewer sees is often at odds with the absurdities of what the artist chooses to represent. Themes of family\, self\, identity\, and journey are all at the forefront of this striking artist’s visual vocabulary.\nSeptember 6\, 2025–March 1\, 2026\nThe San Diego Museum of Art\n1450 El Prado\nBalboa Park\, San Diego\, CA
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/alfredo-castaneda-beyond-surrealism/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T073059
CREATED:20250627T041015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T041015Z
UID:49837-1757178000-1757185200@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:Homegrown ArtBeat
DESCRIPTION:Homegrown ArtBeat (HART) is not just an art show—it’s a living\, breathing experience of San Diego’s creative pulse.\nHART invites you to step into the variety and vibrancy of San Diego’s art scene—not as a spectator\, but as part of it. Through painting\, photography\, sculpture\, textile arts\, interactive performance\, and live music\, the event reveals how deeply art lives in our everyday surroundings\, often unnoticed.\nWe live among artists\, stories\, and expression every day. This night is about making that visible—so you leave not just inspired\, but more awake to the creative richness around you all the time.\nThis multidisciplinary celebration brings together visual art and performance in unexpected\, immersive ways. Art isn’t confined to the walls—it’s happening all around you.\nSaturday\, September 6\n5 – 7pm\nDoors at 4:45pm\nUnion Hall Gallery\n2323 Broadway # 201\nSan Diego\, CA 92102
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/homegrown-artbeat/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance,Visual Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTSTAMP:20260604T073059
CREATED:20250901T052315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T052315Z
UID:50436-1757462400-1759708799@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:Follies
DESCRIPTION:Haunting Broadway Classic — “Follies” at Cygnet Theatre Begins September 10. Stephen Sondheim’s “Follies” is a dazzling and bittersweet exploration of love\, loss\, and the passage of time. Set in a crumbling theatre\, former showgirls reunite one last time\, reliving their heyday and confronting the choices that shaped their lives. With iconic songs like “Broadway Baby” and “Losing My Mind\,” this Tony Award-winning masterpiece blends haunting nostalgia with show-stopping spectacle in a moving celebration of dreams and regrets.\nSeptember 10\, 2025 – October 5\, 2025\nJoseph Clayes III Stage\, The Joan\n2880 Roosevelt Rd\nSan Diego\, CA 92106
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/follies/
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250914
DTSTAMP:20260604T073059
CREATED:20250902T213525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T173626Z
UID:50481-1757635200-1757807999@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:Sinatra
DESCRIPTION:City Ballet of San Diego brings back two audience favorites in an evening of creativity and elegance. Summer Wind\, choreographed by Geoffrey Gonzalez\, pays tribute to the timeless songs of Frank Sinatra with sophistication and charm. Elizabeth Wistrich’s The Seasons returns as an epic\, visually stunning interpretation of Glazunov’s score\, where every note comes to life through inventive choreography. Together\, these works promise an evening of beauty\, invention\, and unforgettable ballet.\nSeptember 12-13\, 2025\n8:00 p.m.\nEpstein Family Amphitheater\nUCSD
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/sinatra/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250922
DTSTAMP:20260604T073059
CREATED:20250901T014309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T014309Z
UID:50417-1757808000-1758499199@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:San Diego Restaurant Week
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an 8-day edible extravaganza featuring 100+ restaurants from Oceanside to Chula Vista offering variations of multi-course menus starting at just $30. Whether you are looking to rake up a deal\, create a customized dining plan\, or just enjoy some new restaurants\, San Diego Restaurant Week has something for everyone!\nThese delicious 8 days are the perfect opportunity to explore the trending food scene of Sept 2025. Make meaningful culinary connections this Restaurant Week and center it around those you love to spend the most time with or those you are just getting to know! Delicious food is a great way to connect with others and bring people together.\nTickets are not necessary but reservations are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!\nSept. 14-21\, 2025
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/san-diego-restaurant-week-2/
CATEGORIES:Culinary Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250919T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250919T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T073059
CREATED:20250918T030220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T030619Z
UID:50602-1758306600-1758313800@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:San Diego Made: LIVE
DESCRIPTION:Art by Spenser Little \nCelebrate creativity\, culture\, and community at San Diego Made: LIVE on Friday\, Sept. 19 from 6:30–9:30 p.m. at the San Diego Made Factory. Part of San Diego Design Week\, this free event features live art and music performances\, projection mapping\, open studios\, food and drink specials\, and an immersive design exhibition. Don’t miss sets by Austin Lara and Jack Dice\, live painting by Ana Violeta\, and a showcase of local artists including guest artist Spenser Little.\nSan Diego Made Factory\n2031 Commercial St.\nSan Diego\, CA 92113 \nFriday\, September 19\, 2025\n6:30 – 9:30pm PDT.\nDoors at 6:30pm
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/san-diego-made-live/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance,Special Event,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250919T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250919T220000
DTSTAMP:20260604T073059
CREATED:20250916T180211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T180211Z
UID:50569-1758312000-1758319200@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:Jazz in Verse: The Rhythm of Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Step into an evening where poetry finds its pulse in the rhythm of jazz. Classic poems of resilience and connection are reimagined alongside new contemporary works. Introduced on the smooth currents of jazz. Featuring Kahill Childs on Sax\, Luke Littie on Bass\, Quincy Reyes on Piano\, Zollie Wariner on drums and Clarence McDuffie III on trumpet.\nSeptember 19\, 2025\n8:00 p.m.\nDizzy’s\n1717 Morena Blvd\nSan Diego\,CA 92110\n$20 at the door
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/jazz-in-verse-the-rhythm-of-resilience/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance,Spoken Word / Literature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250922
DTSTAMP:20260604T073059
CREATED:20250728T041510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T041510Z
UID:50077-1758326400-1758499199@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:Trolley Dances
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with San Diego Metropolitan Transit System\, SDDT has presented Trolley Dances™ for over 25 years. Trolley Dances™ was created by former Artistic Director Jean Isaacs to make dance accessible to our entire community by taking art “to the people.” Each fall\, tour guides lead groups of audience members on and off the trolley to view original pieces of site-specific choreography. More than 50 community and company dancers perform at various sites.\nSaturday\, September 20 &\nSunday\, September 21
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/trolley-dances/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250922
DTSTAMP:20260604T073059
CREATED:20250901T060916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T060916Z
UID:50454-1758326400-1758499199@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:Adams Avenue Street Fair
DESCRIPTION:The 43rd annual Adams Avenue Street Fair returns September 21–22\, transforming Normal Heights into Southern California’s largest free two-day music festival. With 75 musical acts across seven stages\, this lively event spans ten city blocks and features carnival rides\, Fern Street Circus\, 300 vendors\, and plenty of food. Guests can also enjoy three beer gardens pouring San Diego craft brews and local cocktails\, with VIP pre-sale tickets available for beer tastings.\nSaturday\, September 20\,2025\n10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.\nSunday\, September 21\, 2025\n10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/adams-avenue-street-fair/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T213000
DTSTAMP:20260604T073059
CREATED:20250901T024213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T024213Z
UID:50423-1758396600-1758403800@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:Sacha’s Supper Club
DESCRIPTION:Sacha’s Supper Club proudly presents the inaugural concert of the La Jolla Music Society’s Music Without Borders series: Paris After Dark. Prepare to be transported to Paris as we tell the story of 100 years of French and American composers who helped shape the iconic soundtrack of the City of Light and Love.\nThis remarkable evening marks the release of Singer\, Composer\, Producer Sacha Boutros’ latest project\, Paris After Dark\, which seamlessly bridges the gap between pop and jazz by reviving timeless classics from legendary artists such as Dalida\, Gilbert Bécaud\, Cole Porter\, Joe Dassin\, Serge Gainsbourg\, and Sidney Bechet.\nBacked by an ensemble of exceptionally talented musicians from Paris\, acclaimed singer Sacha Boutros and renowned trumpeter Stéphane Belmondo will guide you on a melodic journey\, interweaving passion and storytelling into every note. This performance promises to be a mesmerizing experience that captivates the heart and soul.\nWhere Gershwin Meets Gainsbourg — 100 Years of Jazz in Paris\nLearn more about the artist: www.lareinedujazz.com\nSaturday\, September 20\, 2025\n7:30 PM
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/sachas-supper-club/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250929
DTSTAMP:20260604T073059
CREATED:20250916T190227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T190227Z
UID:50572-1758844800-1759103999@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:Hidden City Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The inaugural Hidden City Film Festival (HCFF) lights up Escondido Sept. 26–28\, 2025\, at Regal Escondido Stadium 16 & IMAX. This three-day celebration of independent cinema features spotlight screenings\, curated shorts\, live filmmaker Q&As\, and a closing awards ceremony. More than a festival\, HCFF is a platform for emerging voices and a gathering place for storytellers and audiences to connect through film and conversation.\nSept. 26–28\, 2025\nAll screenings at Regal Escondido Stadium 16 & IMAX (350 W Valley Pkwy)\, across from the California Center for the Arts\, Escondido.
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/hidden-city-film-festival/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T213000
DTSTAMP:20260604T073059
CREATED:20250901T060057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T060057Z
UID:50451-1758992400-1759008600@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:Idioma
DESCRIPTION:Ballet Collective San Diego is proud to present IDIOMA\, an evening of dynamic\, witty\, and diverse contemporary ballet works by local choreographers Paulette Andalon\, Tylor Bradshaw\, Holly Meacham\, Whitney Edwards\, and Emily Miller with Guest Choreographer Holly Curran (Metropolitan Opera NYC).\n\n\nSaturday\, September 27\, 2025\n5 PM & 7:30 PM\nThe Baker-Baum Concert Hall\n7600 Fay Ave\nLa Jolla\, CA 92037
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/idioma/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T223000
DTSTAMP:20260604T073059
CREATED:20250911T060815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T060815Z
UID:50553-1758996000-1759012200@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:San Diego Music Hall of Fame
DESCRIPTION:The San Diego Music Hall of Fame returns with its 7th Annual Induction Ceremony\, honoring the Class of 2025 at Vision: A Center for Spiritual Living. This year’s inductees include legendary figures such as Rosie Flores\, John Reis\, Kamau Kenyatta\, Bob Magnusson\, The Dinettes\, Bart Mendoza\, and Eulogio “The Soul Man” Fos. The evening features live performances\, heartfelt tributes\, special awards\, and a celebration of San Diego’s rich musical legacy. Guests can also enjoy food\, drinks\, exclusive merchandise\, and a silent auction.\nSaturday\, September 27\, 2025\n6 – 10:30pm\nVision: A Center for Spiritual Living\n4780 Mission Gorge Pl\, Suite H\nSan Diego\, CA 92120
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/san-diego-music-hall-of-fame/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250928T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250928T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T073059
CREATED:20250719T010441Z
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UID:50033-1759057200-1759068000@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:WASTED: save the food festival
DESCRIPTION:WASTED: save the food fest is a tastemaker event that challenges premier chefs to take food items that would typically be wasted from their kitchen and re-purpose them into delicious plates.\nEnjoy small bites from top chefs focused on reducing food waste\, sip on tasty mocktails\, and learn about sustainable food practices through fun\, interactive activities\, all against the backdrop of The Soap Factory—a community hub with artist residencies\, gardens\, and local eats. Don’t miss your chance to vote for your favorite creations and learn a thing or two along the way.\nJoin us for a celebration of sustainability\, local eats\, and supporting those at the heart of the restaurant industry.\nThe Soap Factory\n2995 Commercial Street\nSan Diego\, CA 92113\nSunday\, September 28\, 2025\n11am PDT
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/wasted-save-the-food-festival/
CATEGORIES:Culinary Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251012
DTSTAMP:20260604T073059
CREATED:20251001T174753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T174753Z
UID:50758-1759276800-1760227199@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:San Diego Italian Film feStivale: Courage
DESCRIPTION:The San Diego Italian Film Festival presents its 19th annual feStivale\, a showcase of the best new Italian cinema with a series of premieres varying from dramas and comedies to documentaries. Theme of this year’s festival is Courage\, the strength to speak up\, break barriers\, and imagine new futures. Through movies and shorts\, this year’s 19th feStivale invites audiences to explore the many faces of courage that shape Italian culture\, challenge conventions\, and inspire change. All while providing an Italian perspective and allowing for dialogues and discovery to take place. The 19th feStivale will include discussions with guest filmmakers\, producers and artists\, the 7th annual Ristretto Awards (our shorts competition)\, and the annual feSta: a party with the best in Italian food\, live music\, and the announcement of the winners of our Ristretto Award\, all at the Museum of Photographic Arts at the Museum of Art and the Digital Gym Cinema.\nOctober 1 – 11\, 2025
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/san-diego-italian-film-festivale-courage/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251207
DTSTAMP:20260604T073059
CREATED:20250926T013013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T013013Z
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SUMMARY:Omni Intelligent
DESCRIPTION:Omni Intelligent\nOmni Intelligent is a group exhibition that explores the intertwined and interdependent relationships between non-human and human entities as artificial intelligence becomes an integrated part of contemporary life. The artworks suggest a departure from anthropocentrism towards a more complex\, fluid\, and expansive understanding of intelligence\, existence\, consciousness\, and the self. Spanning a wide range of mediums—including scent\, painting\, sculpture\, film\, holography\, game design\, and ceramics— the exhibition offers the visitor a full sensory experience that speaks to the profound shifts unfolding during this pivotal moment.\nParticipating Artists:\n\nEglė Budvytytė\, Lou Cantor\, Ánima Correa\, CROSSLUCID\, Star Feliz\, Rhonda Holberton\, Amia Yokoyama\, agustine zegers\, and Marcus Zúñiga\nOct 1-Dec 6\, 2025\nOpening Celebration: Wednesday\, October 1st\, 6-8pm
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/omni-intelligent/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTSTAMP:20260604T073059
CREATED:20250617T135100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T024308Z
UID:49709-1759363200-1761523199@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:Blues For An Alabama Sky
DESCRIPTION:Set against the vibrant backdrop of Harlem in 1930\, the play brings together a rich cast of characters who reflect the conflicting currents of the time through their overlapping personalities and politics. As the Harlem Renaissance starts to feel the bite of the Great Depression\, Angel and her friends battle to keep their artistic dreams alive while invoking the image of African-American expatriate extraordinaire\, Josephine Baker\, as both muse and myth. And when you are a Black woman living through one of the hardest times in American history and filling the silence of social invisibility with laughter\, friendship becomes the only way to keep reaching for your dreams.\nOct. 2 – Oct. 26\, 2025\nBlues For An Alabama Sky by Pearl Cleage\nDirected by Desireé Clarke Miller\nOpening Night: Friday\, Oct. 3\, 2025\nMOXIE Theatre\n6663 El Cajon Blvd Ste N\nSan Diego\, CA 92115
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/blues-for-an-alabama-sky/
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTSTAMP:20260604T073059
CREATED:20250615T234023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T005023Z
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SUMMARY:San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:The second annual San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival (SDTJ Jazz) arrives October 2-5\, 2024. Join us as we celebrate our region’s binational jazz history. This year’s program channels a cultural legacy reaching back 100 years by bringing together international\, national\, and regional artists to perform at three unique venues.\nOctober 2\, 4 & 5\, 2025.
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/san-diego-tijuana-international-jazz-festival/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTSTAMP:20260604T073059
CREATED:20250105T203622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T231556Z
UID:47632-1759536000-1759708799@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:MASHUP: A Creative Industry Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Vanguard Culture’s 2-day creative industry symposium explores the role of the arts in fostering a more livable and inspiring future. From the impact of AI technology on the creative sector to fundraising in uncertain times\, mental health\, climate change\, and beyond\, this event offers essential tools and insights for creative professionals. Designed for industry professionals from film\, theatre\, dance\, visual arts\, fashion\, music and more.\nParticipate in dynamic workshops\, thought-provoking panel discussions\, portfolio reviews\, and unparalleled networking opportunities designed to forge connections across industries and inspire hope for the future of humanity.\n\n$40 in-person conference (Saturday) Includes morning coffee\, tea\, fruit & pan dulce.\n$35 Early Bird pricing ends August 3\, 2024.\n$20 virtual conference (Sunday) $15 Early Bird pricing ends August 3\, 2024.\n$50 Full Weekend Pass $40 Early Bird pricing ends August 3\, 2024.\n\nProduced in partnership with Art.Power.Equity\, the San Diego Museum Council\, Better APC\, Mental Wellness for Artists\, Caring for Mama\, San Diego Art Matters\, and the City of San Diego’s Department of Cultural Affairs.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWANT TO MAKE A GREATER IMPACT?\nBECOME AN EVENT SPONSOR!\n \nContact Bailey@VanguardCulture.com for more information about sponsorship opportunities.
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/mashup-a-creative-industry-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Lecture / Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T073059
CREATED:20250901T032801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T032801Z
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SUMMARY:Rex v. Plantagenet: A Shakespeare Mock Trial and Talkback
DESCRIPTION:Our assumption is that King Richard III survives the Battle of Bosworth Field and is to stand trial. Although the new administration of King Henry VII has a variety of offenses to choose from\, Richard Plantagenet will be prosecuted only for the six most heinous acts of murder: those of the Lords Hastings\, Rivers\, Grey\, and Vaughan\, and\, most horribly\, of his two minor nephews\, King Edward V\, aged 12\, and Richard\, Duke of York\, aged 9.\nCharacters from the play will be called as witnesses. At the end\, the audience will serve as jury and decides the defendant’s fate.\nOctober 4 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm\nMission Valley Branch Library 
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/rex-v-plantagenet-a-shakespeare-mock-trial-and-talkback/
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251005T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251005T213000
DTSTAMP:20260604T073059
CREATED:20250615T052105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T052105Z
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SUMMARY:The World of Hans Zimmer
DESCRIPTION:Hans Zimmer Presents The World of Hans Zimmer – A New Dimension\, a 24-city arena tour debuting in North America this fall\, following a tremendously successful European run of the internationally acclaimed production in 2024. The newly staged live show features Zimmer’s brand-new arrangement of the two-time Academy Award winner’s diverse collection of scores\, precisely synchronized with epic film sequences. While Zimmer does not perform live on stage\, he is the show’s curator\, producer\, and musical director. The World of Hans Zimmer – A New Dimension is the only official concert experience of its kind.\nMultiple Grammy-nominated Matt Dunkley\, who has a long-standing professional partnership with Zimmer\, is one of the world’s most renowned orchestrators\, arrangers\, and conductors. Dunkley will perform alongside a masterful symphony orchestra featuring top soloists from Zimmer’s talent pool including the world-class Odessa Orchestra & Friends and the extraordinary Nairobi Chamber Chorus.\nThe World of Hans Zimmer tours have sold over 1.2 million tickets worldwide since 2018. Zimmer’s extraordinary melodies and modern compositions have earned him a massive fanbase across multiple generations and continents. “A New Dimension” will showcase a freshly arranged set from his beloved catalog.\nPechanga Arena\n3500 Sports Arena Blvd\nSan Diego\, CA 92110\nOctober 5\, 2025\n7:30 p.m.
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/the-world-of-hans-zimmer/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251012
DTSTAMP:20260604T073059
CREATED:20250901T062752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T062752Z
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SUMMARY:San Diego Undersea Film Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the 26th annual San Diego Undersea Film Exhibition at Qualcomm Hall\, showcasing breathtaking underwater films from around the world. With affordable tickets\, audience-choice prizes\, and works by acclaimed filmmakers\, this two-night festival has grown from local dive shop roots into one of the world’s premier underwater film events.\nFriday\, 10th October 7 – 9pm​\nSaturday\, 11th October 6 – 8pm \nIrwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Hall\n5775 Morehouse Drive\,\nSan Diego\, CA 92121
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/san-diego-undersea-film-exhibition/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251101
DTSTAMP:20260604T073059
CREATED:20251001T050842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T050842Z
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SUMMARY:West Coast Textile Arts
DESCRIPTION:Inequity in Eden by Alex Gano \nFabulous fibers weave throughout the gallery spaces this season with the annual West Coast Textile Arts\, a contemporary art exhibition of innovative and traditional textile techniques by regional artists. Juried by Beth Smith\, Managing Editor and Exhibitions Director of Fiber Arts Now magazine.  Also showing textile works this month are the San Diego Creative Weavers Guild\,  the Talk Ten – Split Image Challenge\, Lydia Richez-Bowman and Lorrie Teates. Meet the artists at the opening reception during 2nd Saturday 4-6pm October 11th.\nOctober 11th – October 31st\, 2025\nEscondido Arts Partnership\n262 East Grand Avenue\nEscondido\, California 92025
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/west-coast-textile-arts/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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