THINGS TO DO

The Bold, the Beautiful & the Brilliantly Weird

  • Cyanotype

    Explore the luminous world of cyanotype at the Visions Museum of Textile Art, where four artists—bailey macabre, Shane Booth, Morgan Ford Willingham, and Patricia Gaddis—demonstrate diverse approaches to this historic […]

  • Vitamin String Quartet

    Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) is one of the most popular string ensembles in the world. Erasing the boundaries between classical, dance, hip-hop and pop, VSQ performs spellbinding renditions of everything from Billie Eilish to BTS, Taylor Swift to The Weeknd, and Danny Elfman to Daft Punk

  • A Conversation With Edith Head

    Susan Claassen stars as Edith Head in this behind-the-scenes feast of great movie lore. Dresser of classical stars like Mae West, Audrey Hepburn, and Elizabeth Taylor, she received 35 academy […]

  • Pecha Kucha: Edges, Margins, Frontiers

    Join the San Diego Archaeological Foundation for a special PechaKucha-style evening exploring the boundaries of design—where conventions are challenged, new territories emerge, and innovation takes shape. Speakers will consider how […]

  • Poetry+Sound In 2 Acts

    Part of Project BLANK's The Salty Series, Poetry+Sound In 2 Acts brings an intimate evening of music, poetry, and theater to Bread & Salt Gallery. Act One features a first-time […]

  • Space Maker

    Space Maker examines where art and architecture meet, tracing how creative practices rooted in design influence the shaping of spaces, objects, and communities. Featuring a blend of historic pieces with […]

  • Celebration of New Writers

    Directed by Matthew Salazar-Thompson & Carla Navarro Celebration of New Writers is an opportunity to showcase the works of a diverse and underrepresented pool of talented playwrights. This evening includes […]

  • Cirque Flip Fabrique: Blizzard

    Experience the magic of winter through breathtaking acrobatics, live music, and stunning visual poetry in Blizzard, the internationally acclaimed contemporary circus by Québec-based company Cirque FLIP Fabrique. This imaginative production […]

  • SDMA Centennial

    Since opening its doors in 1926, The San Diego Museum of Art has served as a cultural cornerstone of Southern California. Located in the heart of Balboa Park, the Museum […]

  • Live Arts Fest: Common Ground

    Presented by San Diego Dance Theater, Live Arts Fest: Common Ground is a vibrant celebration of contemporary dance and creative collaboration. This dynamic performance brings together innovative choreographers and artists […]

  • The Art of Tango II

    Experience tango reimagined through the bold, genre-bending style of The Camarada Tango Quartet, joined by guest bandoneon virtuoso Pablo Jaurena and world-class dancers Carolina Jaurena and Anton Domansky. This electrifying program travels through tango legends like Piazzolla, Troilo, Pugliese, Matos, d’Arienzo, and de Caro, while also premiering a dynamic new commission by composer Andrés Martín. […]