THINGS TO DO

The Bold, the Beautiful & the Brilliantly Weird

  • Idioma

    Ballet Collective San Diego presents IDIOMA, a vibrant evening of contemporary ballet featuring works by local choreographers Paulette Andalon, Tylor Bradshaw, Holly Meacham, Whitney Edwards, Emily Miller, and guest choreographer Holly Curran of the Metropolitan Opera NYC.

  • San Diego Music Hall of Fame

    Celebrate the 7th Annual San Diego Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony with live performances, tributes, and awards honoring the Class of 2025.

  • WASTED: save the food festival

    Join WASTED: Save the Food Fest on Sept. 28 at The Soap Factory—where top chefs transform food waste into delicious bites. Eat, sip, vote, and celebrate sustainability!

  • San Diego Italian Film feStivale: Courage

    The San Diego Italian Film Festival celebrates its 19th annual feStivale with a powerful theme of Courage—spotlighting new Italian dramas, comedies, and documentaries. Enjoy premieres, filmmaker talks, the 7th annual Ristretto Awards, and the lively feSta party with food, music, and film at the Museum of Photographic Arts and Digital Gym Cinema.

  • Omni Intelligent

    Omni 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.

  • Blues For An Alabama Sky

    Experience the contemporary classic Blues For An Alabama Sky by Pearl Cleage, directed by Desireé Clarke Miller. A rich cast of characters are on the verge of making a name for themselves in the jazz-soaked streets of Harlem, but stand fated as summer gives way to fall, The Great Depression, and a handsome stranger.

  • San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival

    The San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival returns October 2–5, 2024, uniting global and regional artists to celebrate 100 years of rich binational jazz heritage across three unique venues.

  • Rex v. Plantagenet: A Shakespeare Mock Trial and Talkback

    What if Richard III had survived Bosworth Field to face justice? Rex v. Plantagenet stages a mock trial of Shakespeare’s infamous king, with characters called as witnesses and the audience serving as jury. Decide his fate in this lively blend of theatre, history, and courtroom drama.

  • The World of Hans Zimmer

    The World of Hans Zimmer – A New Dimension makes its North American debut this fall, featuring stunning orchestral arrangements of Zimmer’s iconic film scores, curated by the Oscar-winning composer and synchronized with epic visuals.

  • San Diego Undersea Film Exhibition

    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.

  • West Coast Textile Arts

    The annual West Coast Textile Arts exhibition brings innovative and traditional fiber works to the gallery, juried by Beth Smith of Fiber Arts Now. Featuring pieces from regional artists, the San Diego Creative Weavers Guild, the Talk Ten Split Image Challenge, Lydia Richez-Bowman, and Lorrie Teates. Opening reception October 11, 4–6pm.