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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260116T193000
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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
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T203000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T210000
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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
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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:20260604T030934
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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:20260604T030934
CREATED:20251218T212516Z
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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:20260604T030934
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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:20260604T030935
CREATED:20260117T025147Z
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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
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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
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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:20260604T030935
CREATED: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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260209T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T030935
CREATED:20260202T052244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T052245Z
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SUMMARY:Politics of Portrayal
DESCRIPTION:Politics of PortrayalThree Generations of Chicana Portraiture in Los AngelesIn Conversation with San Diego artists\n\n\n\nA powerful intergenerational exhibition at the San Diego Mesa College Art Gallery brings together Chicana artists from Los Angeles and San Diego to explore identity\, activism\, memory\, and healing through portraiture. Spanning Baby Boomers to Millennials\, the show connects ancestral traditions\, magical realism\, and contemporary social justice themes through richly symbolic figurative work. Featured artists include Barbara Carrasco\, Yreina D. Cervantez\, Marianela de la Hoz\, Karla Diaz\, Katie Ruiz\, Ale Ruiz Tostado\, and more. Don’t miss the Feb. 11 reception and Feb. 28 artist panel for deeper insight into this vital lineage of Chicana art. \n\n\n\nWe invite you to view this exhibition and join us for a reception on Wednesday\, February 11\, 4 – 7 pm. Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments. There will be a panel discussion with some of the featured Los Angeles and San Diego artists on Saturday\, February 28 at 4:30 pm. A free catalog is available.
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/politics-of-portrayal/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T233000
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SUMMARY:The Poetry Brothel: Devotion
DESCRIPTION:Step into The Poetry Brothel: Devotion\, an immersive\, cabaret-style experience where poetry\, burlesque\, live jazz\, and theatrical variety intertwine in a sultry world of enchantment and allure. Set in an evocative\, bordello-inspired atmosphere\, this performance invites you to explore desire\, intimacy\, and connection through provocative spoken word\, stunning dance\, and spellbinding music. Attendees are encouraged to dress in mystical\, theatrical attire and become part of the night’s seductive story. A bewitching evening for adventurous spirits craving art\, performance\, and connection. \n\n\n\nPark & Rec4612 Park BoulevardSan Diego\, CA 92116\n\n\n\n7:00 p.m. – Midnight
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/the-poetry-brothel-devotion/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance,Spoken Word / Literature,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260215T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T030935
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SUMMARY:Perspective
DESCRIPTION:San Diego Ballet presents Perspective\, a dynamic program that showcases bold\, contemporary choreography alongside striking classical influences. Featuring world premieres and expressive works by acclaimed choreographers\, this performance highlights the depth and versatility of the company’s dancers. From athletic movement to emotionally resonant storytelling\, Perspective offers an inspiring glimpse into the evolving landscape of ballet. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience San Diego’s rich dance scene live on stage. \n\n\n\nFebruary 13 @ 7pmFebruary 14 @ 8pmFebruary 15 @ 2pm\n\n\n\nSan Diego Museum of Art in Balboa ParkJames S. Copley Auditorium1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA 92101
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/perspective/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T230000
DTSTAMP:20260604T030935
CREATED:20260102T013825Z
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SUMMARY:The Secret Society of Adultologists: Love Bites
DESCRIPTION:Love hurts. Love heals. Love bites. Join the Secret Society of Adultologists for a wickedly fun night as we sink our teeth into the wild side of romance\, attraction\, and survival. This after-hours\, 21+ event will take you through the seductive science of mating rituals\, venomous lovers\, and heartbreak in the animal kingdom. Whether you’re lovestruck\, love-shy\, or love-scorned\, this cheeky pre-Valentine’s bash has something for you. Dress to impress—or to distress—and toast (or roast) the season of affection with your fellow curious creatures. \n\n\n\nFood and drink will be available for additional purchase. \n\n\n\nSan Diego Natural History Museum1788 El Prado\, Balboa ParkSan Diego\, CA 92101
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/the-secret-society-of-adultologists-love-bites/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T030935
CREATED:20260307T203024Z
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SUMMARY:Cyanotype
DESCRIPTION: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 photographic printing technique. The exhibition highlights how artists transform the deep-blue process into contemporary textile and mixed-media works that blend craft\, photography\, and storytelling. On view February 14–June 20 in the Arts District Liberty Station\, the show offers a striking look at how traditional methods continue to inspire innovative artistic expression. \n\n\n\nVisions Museum of Textile Art2825 Dewey Road\, Suite 100San Diego\, CA 92106
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/cyanotype/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T213000
DTSTAMP:20260604T030935
CREATED:20250925T233550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T050240Z
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SUMMARY:Vitamin String Quartet
DESCRIPTION: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. Praised by the likes of Buzzfeed\, the New York Times\, Consequence of Sound\, Nerdist and more\, VSQ has garnered over 2 billion streams and numerous Billboard chartings since its inception. VSQ can also be heard in numerous hit shows\, including Netflix’s Bridgerton\, HBO’s Westworld\, and ABC’s Modern Family.\n\n\n\nThe Jacobs Music Center1245 Seventh AveSan Diego\, CA 92101\n\n\n\nFebruary 17\, 20267:30 p.m.
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/vitamin-string-quartet/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T030935
CREATED:20260106T201717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T193437Z
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SUMMARY:A Conversation With Edith Head
DESCRIPTION: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 award nominations and won 8 Oscars. Hear her tell HER story\, one filled with humor\, ambition\, and above all glamour. \n\n\n\nMOXIE Theatre6663 El Cajon Blvd Suite NSan Diego CA 92115
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/a-conversation-with-edith-head/
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T030935
CREATED:20260117T041509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T041541Z
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SUMMARY:Pecha Kucha: Edges\, Margins\, Frontiers
DESCRIPTION: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 architecture\, landscape\, and urban design are pushing the limits today. Enjoy a fast-paced lineup of engaging presentations. A fun\, community-centered event for curious minds\, history lovers\, and anyone who enjoys learning through storytelling. \n\n\n\nFebruary 19\, 20266:00 PM – 8:30 PMCarrier Johnson185 F St #500San Diego\, CA 92101
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/pecha-kucha-edges-margins-frontiers/
CATEGORIES:Lecture / Panel Discussion,Spoken Word / Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T030935
CREATED:20260202T021758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T043455Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry+Sound In 2 Acts
DESCRIPTION: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 live collaboration between experimental musician Wilfrido Terrazas and poet Ronnie Yates\, exploring the space where language dissolves into sound. Act Two presents The Mexican Husband\, Fabiola Carranza’s powerful bilingual reimagining of a Brecht play\, confronting immigration\, love\, and systemic injustice through performance and live score. Expect a night of close listening\, bold storytelling\, and urgent\, boundary-crossing art. \n\n\n\nFeb 20\, 2026 Fri • 7:30 PM – Poetry + Sound in Two Acts\n\n\n\nFeb 21\, 2026Sat • 2:00 PM – The Mexican Husband: Encore Performance\n\n\n\nBREAD & SALT1955 Julian AveSan Diego\, CAUSA 92113
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/poetrysound-in-2-acts/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance,Spoken Word / Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T030935
CREATED:20260202T020002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T050144Z
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SUMMARY:Space Maker
DESCRIPTION: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 contemporary works by local artists – including Russell Forester\, Robert Irwin\, Miki Iwasaki\, Irma Sofía Poeter\, and others – the exhibition highlights wide-ranging interpretations of form\, geometry\, and place. Through these varied perspectives\, the exhibition uncovers the reciprocal relationship between artistic expression and architectural thinking – revealing how each discipline informs\, echoes\, and transforms the other. \n\n\n\nFebruary 21 – June 7\, 2026Opening Reception: Friday\, February 205:00PM Members Preview6:00PM Public Opening\n\n\n\nLa Jolla Historical Society780 Prospect St.La Jolla\, CA 92037
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/space-maker/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T030935
CREATED:20260117T031711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T031820Z
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SUMMARY:Celebration of New Writers
DESCRIPTION:Directed by Matthew Salazar–Thompson & Carla Navarro \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebration of New Writers is an opportunity to showcase the works of a diverse and underrepresented pool of talented playwrights. This evening includes short new pieces YOU get to hear first\, with a discussion afterward. Our team brings together local talents in the best light to introduce you to the next artistic wave. \n\n\n\nThis year’s Celebration will be co-directed by Matt Thompson and Carla Navarro\, who return to guide this festival of new voices with their signature blend of insight\, heart\, and bold theatrical vision. \n\n\n\nWe invite audiences to experience these fresh works brought and to join us for an evening that celebrates creativity\, and Cultural Culinary Connections. \n\n\n\nFebruary 23\, 2026  |  7:30 PMWestminster Presbyterian Church(Point Loma\, San Diego)3598 Talbot St.San Diego\, CA 92106\n\n\n\nFebruary 24\, 2026  |  7:30 PMMOXIE Theatre6663 El Cajon Blvd.San Diego\, CA 92115
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/celebration-of-new-writers/
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word / Literature
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