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SUMMARY:Nat at Night
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the weekend with Nat at Night\, returning for a festive holiday edition on Friday\, December 19. Explore The Nat after hours with half-price admission after 5 PM\, full access to exhibitions\, and a lively rooftop deck featuring drinks\, food from Wolf in the Woods\, and sweeping views. Sip signature cocktails\, enjoy artisan bites from The Craft Taco\, and soak up the after-dark museum vibes—with free admission for members and Explorer Pass holders. \n\n\n\nSan Diego Natural History Museum1788 El Prado\, Balboa ParkSan Diego\, CA 92101
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/nat-at-night/
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SUMMARY:The Nutcracker with City Ballet
DESCRIPTION:The Nutcracker is the classic Victorian-era story of the adventures of Clara\, the Nutcracker Prince\, Herr Drosselmeyer\, and the Sugar Plum Fairy told through a magical theatrical experience to Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s famous score. Young and old alike will be captivated by Elizabeth Wistrich’s choreography\, the exquisite costumes\, and grand sets. Let your childhood dreams return and inspire you to imagine a bygone time. \n\n\n\nCalifornia Center for the Arts\, Escondido340 N. Escondido Blvd.Escondido\, CA 92025
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/the-nutcracker-with-city-ballet/
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SUMMARY:Classical Inspiration
DESCRIPTION:The San Diego Watercolor Society presents Classical Inspiration\, a juried exhibition curated by award-winning artist Keiko Tanabe\, featuring more than 95 original works in water-based media. On view December 28\, 2025–January 31\, 2026 at the SDWS Gallery in Arts District Liberty Station\, the show highlights masterful technique and timeless subject matter. Celebrate the opening at a free reception on Friday\, January 2\, from 5–8 PM\, with refreshments and the chance to connect with fellow art lovers. Works are also available for viewing and purchase online. \n\n\n\nSan Diego Watercolor Society2825 Dewey Rd\, Bldg #202San Diego\, CA 92106
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/classical-inspiration/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:National Comedy Theatre: NYE Spectacular
DESCRIPTION:National Comedy Theatre\, San Diego’s nationally acclaimed improv comedy show\, will present the company’s annual “New Years Eve Spectacular” performance and party on Wednesday\, Dec. 31. On this special evening\, guests enjoy gourmet desserts\, San Diego’s legendary unscripted comedy performance\, a champagne toast at midnight and a party with the cast of the show. Guests also receive party favors\, noisemakers and balloons to ring in the new year. \n\n\n\nNCT’s New Years Eve Comedy Spectacular National Comedy Theatre3717 India Street\, San Diego\, CA 92103Wednesday\, Dec. 31 at 9:00 p.m.
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/national-comedy-theatre-nye-spectacular/
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Blue Moon
DESCRIPTION:Synopsis: On the evening of March 31\, 1943\, legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart (Ethan Hawke) confronts his shattered self-confidence in Sardi’s bar as his former collaborator Richard Rodgers celebrates the opening night of his ground-breaking hit musical “Oklahoma!”. \n\n\n\nDigital Gym Cinema1100 Market St\, San Diego\, CA 92101
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/blue-moon/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T000000
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SUMMARY:A Tale of Two Cities
DESCRIPTION:A Tale of Two Cities is a collaborative exhibition between Sparks Gallery in San Diego and bG Gallery in Santa Monica: two art galleries connected by the same coastline\, and shaped individually by their respective cities’ rhythms\, energies\, and audiences. Through this collaborative partnership exhibit\, Southern California artists and internationally collected artists represented by each gallery will be on view in each other’s gallery for a limited showing.  \n\n\n\nOn view from January 7th– February 7th in both galleries\, the works are curated toward the partner gallery’s audience\, and each celebrates the spirit of dialogue\, play\, and shared imagination that can flourish when two art worlds meet. For this gallery swap\, Sparks Gallery brings to bG Gallery a vibrant selection of works by Alexander Arshansky\, Kathleen Kane-Murrell\, and Ron Carlson. Meditative and expressive works by bG Gallery artists coming to Sparks Gallery include but not limited to: Jayne Walther\, Michelle Kingdom\, Gay Summer Rick\, Gregory Horndeski\, Melissa Meier\, and Wrona Gall. Learn more about their special exhibit reception at bG Gallery in Santa Monica on January 10th HERE. \n\n\n\nPreregistration is required.\n\n\n\nJanuary 25th\, 2026 5pm -8pmSparks Gallery530 Sixth AvenueSan Diego\, CA 92101
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/a-tale-of-two-cities/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:soundON Festival
DESCRIPTION:The annual soundON Festival returns! Presented by San Diego New Music and the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library\, this year’s lineup showcases cutting-edge contemporary music by a global roster of composers\, along with music by friends of the festival\, such as Juan Campoverde Q. \n\n\n\nAuthors like Roberto Calasso\, J.R.R. Tolkien\, and Robert Graves impress upon us the vitality of a grammar of mythologies\, not just as fantasy\, but as a way of contemplating our own nature\, identity\, and destiny. Sometimes we create our own myths—stories in our consciousness that stand the test of time—that inform our beliefs\, attitudes\, and values. The territory spanned by the corridor of our existence may be bordered by history on one side and myth on the other. Through three nights of captivating music\, the 18th edition of the soundON Festival will travel this enigmatic terrain. \n\n\n\nJOAN & IRWIN JACOBS MUSIC ROOMAthenaeum Music & Arts Library1008 Wall StreetLa Jolla\, CA 92037
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/soundon-festival/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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SUMMARY:Red Light Winter
DESCRIPTION:Red Light Winter by Pulitzer Prize finalist Adam Rapp is an unflinching exploration of desire\, intimacy\, and the fragility of human connection. The story begins with two friends – Matt\, a struggling writer\, and Davis\, a charismatic ladies’ man – who escape to Amsterdam for a night of hedonistic adventure. There they meet Christina\, a young woman whose presence shifts the balance of their friendship and ignites a triangle of passion\, betrayal\, and longing. What begins as a fleeting encounter in a red-light district hotel spirals into a meditation on loneliness\, obsession\, and the lingering power of memory. Bold\, provocative\, and heartbreakingly human\, Red Light Winter asks: what do we risk in pursuit of love? \n\n\n\nStrong Adult and Sexual Content. \n\n\n\nLight Box Theatre2590 Truxtun Rd #205San Diego\, CA 92106
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/red-light-winter/
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Chris Blanco exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Chris Blanco’s conceptual photographs delve into the complexities of human emotion\, crafting beautiful\, surreal narratives that reflect our most powerful inner experiences. Visit our immersive exhibition\, step into his imagination and experience his artwork from the inside out. This specially crafted installation will consist of a creative\, physical scene Chris will build within the gallery that will feature the likeness used in past projects. The gallery will be transformed like never before.                                                \n\n\n\nChris will host the gallery during his Opening Reception on January 17th\, from 4pm – 7pm\, giving guests and collectors the chance to get to know Chris\, his process\, and even take photos within the installation. The exhibition will go live in the gallery beginning January 10th\, and end on January 25th. During this time patrons can visit the gallery and experience this unique installation during our regular business hours.
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/chris-blanco-exhibition/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T080000
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SUMMARY:WOOD: A Furniture Show
DESCRIPTION:The Escondido Arts Partnership presents the 16th annual WOOD: A Furniture Show\, curated by Brian Murphy of Murphy’s Fine Woodworking. This exhibition brings together some of Southern California’s finest furniture makers\, showcasing handcrafted works across contemporary\, traditional\, and whimsical styles. Expect expertly crafted furniture\, functional objects\, sculptures\, and wood art highlighting the versatility and beauty of the medium. \n\n\n\n262 East Grand Avenue Escondido\, California 92025
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/wood-a-furniture-show/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T100000
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SUMMARY:San Diego Short Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Experience the power of storytelling at the San Diego Short Film Festival\, a one-day celebration of creativity\, innovation\, and diverse cinematic voices. From thought-provoking dramas to inventive animations\, the festival showcases a dynamic mix of short films by emerging and established filmmakers from around the world. Join fellow film lovers and creators for a day of discovery\, connection\, and inspiration on January 10\, from 10 AM–6:30 PM. \n\n\n\nDigital Gym Cinema1100 Market St\,San Diego\, CA 92101
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/san-diego-short-film-festival/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T210000
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SUMMARY:“Sounds & Swells”
DESCRIPTION:Art of Elan’s popular “Sounds & Swells” series returns with newly commissioned surfing footage created by Jimmy Wilson and others that showcases the natural beauty of the California coastline and its epic “swells” that attract visitors from all around the world. Videography and live classical music are synced in this engaging series that features the Hausmann Quartet. \n\n\n\nThe Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center7600 Fay AvenueLa Jolla\, California 92037
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/sounds-swells/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260412T235959
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SUMMARY:Many Hands\, One Passion.
DESCRIPTION:The San Diego Potters’ Guild is delighted to present its newest exhibition at the Coronado Public Library: Many Hands\, One Passion. This special show celebrates the artistry and imagination of our members\, highlighting the remarkable range of approaches\, techniques\, and voices within our community.  From functional ware to sculptural forms\, each piece reflects the unique vision of its maker while collectively affirming our shared devotion to the ceramic arts. Visitors will encounter an inspiring spectrum of styles—earthy and refined\, playful and contemplative\, traditional and experimental—all united by the common thread of clay. \n\n\n\nShow opens January 13\, 2026\, and runs through April 12. Join us for the opening reception on Sunday\, January 25\, 2-4 pm. \n\n\n\nCoronado Public Library640 Orange AveCoronado\, CA 92118
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/many-hands-one-passion/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T190000
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SUMMARY:Rear Window
DESCRIPTION:Director: Alfred Hitchcock Run Time: 112 min. Release Year: 1954Starring: Grace Kelly\, James Stewart\, Raymond Burr\, Thelma Ritter\, Wendell Corey\n\n\n\nSynopsis: In Alfred Hitchcock’s thrilling masterpiece\, a newspaper photographer with a broken leg passes time recuperating by observing his neighbors through his window. He sees what he believes to be a murder\, and decides to solve the crime himself. With the help of his nurse and wife\, he tries to catch the murderer without being killed himself. \n\n\n\nDigital Gym Cinema1100 Market Street\, 2nd FloorSan Diego\, CA 92101
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/rear-window/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media
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SUMMARY:COTTON
DESCRIPTION:La Jolla Music Society presents a spellbinding multimedia song-cycle bringing together the extraordinary cotton photography of John Dowell with newly commissioned poems by renowned poets\, including Nikki Giovanni\, Marc Bamuthi Joseph\, and Alora Young. Brilliantly set to music by composer Damien Geter\, for mezzo-soprano\, baritone\, and piano\, the song cycle unfolds against the backdrop of enormous\, constantly evolving images projected throughout this mesmerizing song experience. This profound journey\, deep into the world of cotton\, balances tragic history with resilience\, hope\, and high art.\nCOTTON was inspired by the cotton photography of John Dowell. COTTON was conceived and the poetry and music were commissioned by Lyric Fest (Philadelphia).\nCO-PRODUCTION with SAN DIEGO OPERA\nFriday\, January 16\, 2026 · 7:30 PM\nThe Baker-Baum Concert Hall\n  \nJ’Nai Bridges\, soprano \nJustin Austin\, baritone \nLaura Ward\, piano \nMusic by Damien Geter
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/cotton/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T200000
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Non-Objective Lessons
DESCRIPTION:Non-Objective Lessons: A Survey of San Diego Abstract Art celebrates the region’s long-standing tradition of abstraction\, experimentation\, and boundary-pushing artistic inquiry. Drawing inspiration from influential figures such as John Baldessari\, Robert Irwin\, and Bob Matheny\, the exhibition brings together artists who continue San Diego’s legacy of conceptual play\, non-objective exploration\, and material rebellion. Through assemblage\, minimalism\, and unexpected interventions\, the featured works examine the tension between structure and improvisation\, and the joyful misbehavior that defines much of the city’s avant-garde. \n\n\n\nSaturday\, January 17\, 2026 4:00 PMThursday\, February 12\, 2026 8:00 PM\n\n\n\nArt Produce Gallery 3139 University Ave San Diego\, CA 92104
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/art-exhibit-non-objective-lessons/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260118T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260118T170000
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SUMMARY:The Screwtape Letters
DESCRIPTION:A battle is being waged for your soul from an office in hell! Witness a fast-paced\, tour-de-force performance in this acclaimed adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ satiric masterpiece. This international hit offers a faithful stage adaptation of Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters\, following Screwtape\, a senior tempter in Hell\, as he schemes to capture the soul of an unsuspecting human on earth and reveals spiritual warfare in vivid\, humorous and powerful ways. \n\n\n\nCA Center for the Arts\, Escondido340 N. Escondido Blvd.Escondido\, CA 92025
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/the-screwtape-letters/
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T002028
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SUMMARY:Wonder Women: Hail to our Heroines
DESCRIPTION:Write Out Loud’s signature Story Concerts return with Wonder Women\, a live literary experience celebrating powerful voices and stories centered on women. Featuring a curated selection of short stories and poetry read by professional San Diego actors\, this communal performance brings literature to life through the joy of being read to. Join us January 19 at the Dottie Studio Theater in the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center for an evening of words\, performance\, and shared wonder. \n\n\n\nDottie Studio Theater\,The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center2880 Roosevelt RoadSan Diego\, CA 92106
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/wonder-women-hail-to-our-heroines/
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word / Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T183000
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SUMMARY:The workshop sessions: Flamenco!
DESCRIPTION:The workshop sessions: curated evenings of music in a unique San Diego industrial space. Flamenco! San Diego’s own Flamenco Arana will be performing in the Santa Fe St. workshop. If you have ever wanted to expand your cultural horizons\, or appear to have expanded your cultural horizons\, this is the show for you. Featuring artists Lara Bajo\, Kristina Cobarrubia\, Juan De Dios & Edward Fishwick. \n\n\n\ndoors 6:30show 7:30 \n\n\n\ncome early to enjoy food\, drinks and some old-fashioned human interaction \n\n\n\ndesposito designs5111 Santa Fe Street\, Suite JSan Diego CA\, 92109
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/the-workshop-sessions-flamenco/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260201T235959
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SUMMARY:San Diego Restaurant Week
DESCRIPTION:Savor San Diego Restaurant Week\, an 8-day culinary celebration where 100+ restaurants from Oceanside to Chula Vista offer special multi-course menus starting at just $30. Whether you’re exploring trending local favorites\, planning a foodie date night\, or discovering new flavors with friends\, this is the perfect chance to taste your way through the region’s vibrant dining scene. With diverse menus and great deals\, it’s all about connecting over delicious food and memorable moments.
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/savor-san-diego-restaurant-week/
CATEGORIES:Culinary Arts
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SUMMARY:Spamilton: An American Parody
DESCRIPTION:Created by Gerard Alessandrini\, the comic mastermind behind the long-running hit Forbidden Broadway and performed by a versatile cast of eight\, Spamilton: An American Parody is a side-splitting new musical parody. A crash course of everyone’s favorite Broadway blockbusters\, including celebrity satires\, pop culture zings accompanied with hip-hop on the piano! After tearing it up in New York\, Chicago\, Los Angeles\, and London\, Spamilton: An American Parody will stage a singing\, dancing\, comedy revolution in San Diego!Created\, written\, and directed by Gerard AlessandriniHILARIOUS MUSICAL SPOOF \n\n\n\nBalboa Theatre868 Fourth AveSan Diego\, CA 92101
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/spamilton-an-american-parody/
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T002028
CREATED:20260117T023409Z
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SUMMARY:Oceans at Night: Aquanauts
DESCRIPTION:Live out your childhood ocean dreams at Oceans at Night: Aquanauts\, a 21+ after-hours adventure at the aquarium. Enjoy a kid-free night of immersive exhibits including Meditation Ocean: Aquarius Reef Base\, meet artist Hope Ginsburg\, and connect with real-life aquanauts. Watch scuba divers feed sharks\, eels\, and Giant Sea Bass in the Giant Kelp Forest\, then dive into hands-on activities exploring saturation diving and underwater research. Food\, drinks\, and music available for purchase. \n\n\n\nThursday\, January 29\, 2026 | 6:30 – 9:30 PM\n\n\n\nBirch Aquarium2300 Expedition WayLa Jolla\, CA 92037
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/oceans-at-night-aquanauts/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T002028
CREATED:20251207T061653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T022642Z
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SUMMARY:D.K. Harrell
DESCRIPTION:Guitarist\, vocalist and songwriter D.K. Harrell\, one of the most formidable young stars of the current blues resurgence\, sounds like no one else on the scene today. With his stinging\, single-note string bending\, deep soul vocals\, and attention-grabbing original songs\, the 27-year-old Harrell—a major draw at blues festivals around the world—is already in a league of his own.  D.K. Harrell is a fast-rising blues dynamo…One of the most talented and exciting young blues artists to emerge in decades. –San Diego Union Tribune \n\n\n\nD.K. Harrell along with Taryn Donath duo Thursday\, January 297PM | Concert Hall
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/d-k-harrell/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260130T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T002028
CREATED:20251218T212516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T033430Z
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SUMMARY:The Art of Banksy Without Limits
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Banksy Without Limits Exhibition In San Diego For The First Time.  When the topic is street art\, there is no way around him: Banksy is probably the most famous and also the most mysterious graffiti artist in the world. The Art of Banksy Without Limits is in San Diego for the first time after its incredible worldwide success with over 2\,800\,000 visitors! Explore 200 of the artist’s works\, such as his original art\, prints\, photos\, sculptures\, and much more. \n\n\n\nDel Mar Fairgrounds2260 Jimmy Durante BlvdDel Mar\, CA 92014
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/the-art-of-banksy-without-limits/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260130T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260130T213000
DTSTAMP:20260604T002028
CREATED:20251217T044827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T033247Z
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SUMMARY:Sol Invictus
DESCRIPTION:Witness Sol Invictus\,a high-energy dance performance that celebrates light and movement created by award-winning choreographer Hervé Koubi. This thrilling production combines urban dance\, capoeira\, and martial arts with powerful imagery for a theatrical performance not to be missed! This electrifying evening is a declaration of love to dance\, to its past\, its present\, its future.\n\n\n\nBalboa Theater868 Fourth AvenueSan Diego\, CA 92101
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/sol-invictus/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T002028
CREATED:20260117T025147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T022245Z
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SUMMARY:M(other) Tounge
DESCRIPTION:Kirstyn Hom – Image Credit: Leah Nichols\, Ava Sayaka Rosen\n\n\n\nM(other) Tongue brings together artists who use textile to examine the interconnected experiences of migration\, displacement\, and cultural inheritance. Drawing on textile traditions rooted in women’s domestic and communal practices\, the works approach stitching\, weaving\, and dyeing as forms of mark making; methods of carrying ancestral stories across borders and generations. In M(other) Tongue\, cloth becomes both archive and language\, expressing the tensions of uprooting and the desire to remain connected to one’s past. Each piece invites viewers to reflect on how identity is continually woven from personal narratives\, shared histories\, and the ongoing work of becoming. \n\n\n\nFeaturing work by Leila Khalizadeh Aghdami\, Chitra Gopalakrishnan\, Kirstyn Hom\, Yasmine Kasem\, Shirin Towfiq. \n\n\n\nOpening Reception: Saturday\, January 31\, 2026 | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Featuring LIVE DJ vinyl set by @Maeormaenot and small bites sponsored by the Friends of the Central Library.Central Library’s Judith Harris Art Gallery330 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, CA 92101
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/mother-tounge/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260203T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T002028
CREATED:20251217T043201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T033238Z
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SUMMARY:Staying Power
DESCRIPTION:Helen Shirk\, Brooch\, 1967 silver. 1.75 x 1.5 x .75 inches Courtesy of the artist\n\n\n\nThe San Diego State University School of Art and Design presents Staying Power\, a major exhibition celebrating the university’s long-standing legacy in craft. Staying Power is SDSU’s contribution to Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026\, a nationwide Semiquincentennial initiative\, led by Craft in America\, the Los Angeles–based nonprofit known for its Peabody Award-winning PBS documentary series spotlighting the importance of the handmade in American history and culture. \n\n\n\nStaying Power will showcase the past\, present\, and future of the School of Art and Design’s craft legacy spanning more than five decades\, with a special focus on work from the Southern California region. The exhibition is curated by Barbara Paris Gifford\, Senior Curator at the Museum of Art and Design\, New York\, and features exceptional work in metal\, ceramics\, wood\, and other craft media made by emeritus faculty\, current faculty\, and selected distinguished alumni from our Applied Design areas. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition will run Feb. 3–April 11\, 2026\, in the University Art Gallery\, located in the School of Art and Design’s 4th-Floor Courtyard. Gallery hours are Tuesday–Thursday from 12–4 p.m. and by appointment. The gallery will be closed March 31–April 2.
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/staying-power/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T002028
CREATED:20260202T023008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T023010Z
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SUMMARY:Hi-Res - live storytelling series
DESCRIPTION:Join the San Diego Made Factory for the launch of the Hi-Res live storytelling series\, a platform for creative exchange\, bringing creativity and community into focus by creating space for connection and conversation. This event will be curated monthly as part of San Diego Made on First Thursdays. \n\n\n\nThe innaugural Hi-Res event on February 5\, 2026\, will feature:\n\n\n\n\nStories by hamsa fae\, Jazzmine Moore\, and Angie Huang\n\n\n\nDrinks and live DJ set by Cuts & Cocktails\n\n\n\n“The Wall of Questions & Colors” by Justin Huelbig of Compagnia Creativa\n\n\n\n\nDoors at 6 p.m. with stories between 6:45 and 7:15 p.m.Our events are free and open to all.Cash bar supports our creative collective.\n\n\n\nSan Diego Made Factory2031 Commercial St.SD CA 92113.
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/hi-res-live-storytelling-series/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance,Spoken Word / Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260206T213000
DTSTAMP:20260604T002028
CREATED:20250901T031646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T031646Z
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SUMMARY:Steve Hackman’s Beethoven X Beyoncé
DESCRIPTION:Steve Hackman’s newest production celebrates and elevates the power of women by combining pop’s Queen with classical music’s King: Beethoven and Beyoncé. Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7\, the symphonic repertoire’s most joyful and pulsing celebration of dance\, is the canvas onto which Hackman seamlessly interweaves 15 of Beyoncé’s most popular songs spanning her entire catalog\, including\, “Girls\,” “Crazy in Love\,” “Sorry\,” “Cuff It\,” “Single Ladies\,” and “Texas Hold ‘Em.” The production’s emotional peak features the soulful union of two of the most recognizable melodies from each composer: Beyoncé’s “Halo” and the hauntingly beautiful second movement from Beethoven’s seventh symphony.\nHackman brings with him three powerhouse female soloists and a band featuring drums\, guitar/keys and bass.\nSteve Hackman’s Beethoven X Beyoncé is a SoundFuse Production.\nFebruary 6\, 2025\n7:30 p.m.\nJacobs Music Center\n \n \n 
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/steve-hackmans-beethoven-x-beyonce/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T002028
CREATED:20260203T204947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T214949Z
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SUMMARY:Chinese Love Stories
DESCRIPTION:Experience an enchanting afternoon of storytelling at San Diego Chinese Historical Museum\, featuring Butterfly Lovers and other timeless tales of devotion\, destiny\, and transformation brought to life by professional storytellers. These rich narratives—rooted in cultural heritage and human emotion—invite audiences of all ages to connect with classic stories in a live\, theatrical setting. Join us for an immersive journey through love\, loss\, courage\, and renewal told through the art of spoken word. \n\n\n\nSan Diego Chinese Historical Museum404 Third AvenueSan Diego\, CA 92101
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/chinese-love-stories/
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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