The 25th Swan
Experience The 25th Swan film and live performance by Natasha Kozaily and Batya MacAdam-Somer on August 1 at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego.
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Shredding: A New Lens in Surf Filmmaking
Shredding is a powerful short film series redefining surf culture. From Morocco to California, these global stories challenge stereotypes and celebrate diversity, identity, and joy in the waves. Featuring films by Rabbi Chel Mandell, Lo Frentz, Serra Soyupak, and more—with filmmakers in attendance.
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Miles Davis: Porgy and Bess with Gilbert Castellanos
Enjoy Miles Davis and Gil Evans’s iconic jazz arrangements of Porgy & Bess—a standalone concert not involving the San Diego Symphony Orchestra.
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Flicks on the Bricks
Join the Athenaeum’s Flicks on the Bricks in August for classic comedies celebrating iconic, witty women of film, hosted by KPBS critic Beth Accomando.
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Silent Movie Mondays at the Balboa Theatre
Relive the enchantment of the 1920s at Silent Movie Mondays at Balboa Theatre! Celebrate its centennial with classic silent films, brought to life by the rich melodies of the historic Wonder Morton theatre organ for a truly magical experience.
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The Show of Hearts
The Show of Hearts is an interdisciplinary art event celebrating love, creativity, and connection through live music, dance, poetry, and more. Featuring invited artists and a closing dance party, the evening invites audiences to embrace community and the heart in all its forms.
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Native Voices’ 31st Festival of New Plays
Celebrate Indigenous storytelling at La Jolla Playhouse’s 31st Festival of New Plays, featuring new works by Sierra Rosetta and Dillon Chitto exploring family and identity.
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Tasting Notes
J. Kenji López-Alt hosts Tasting Notes, a one-of-a-kind SummerFest experience blending live music and culinary artistry, where top chefs and musicians create and converse onstage in a multisensory celebration of creativity.
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2025 Staged Reading Festival
Discover nine original new works at the 2025 Staged Reading Festival, celebrating bold storytelling and diverse voices. Presented by Dorris Staples Theatrical Conservatory apprentices.
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San Diego International Children’s Film Festival
Join the 21st San Diego International Children’s Film Festival on July 27 and August 16 at the Central Library—featuring over 70 global short films, panels, and filmmaker talks. Free admission!
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Dance @ The JAI
Award-winning dancer Caleb Teicher returns to The Conrad for a high-energy celebration of Appalachian traditions, joined by acclaimed percussive dancer Nic Gareiss and violinist Tessa Lark. Fusing folk, jazz, swing, and storytelling through movement, this joy-filled performance honors the roots of Irish and English dance with contemporary flair.
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PechaKucha Night: Reverb: Echoes of Influence
PechaKucha Night Vol. 53 returns August 19 with the theme Reverb: Echoes of Influence. Experience a dynamic evening of 20x20 presentations as speakers explore the moments, movements, and mentors that shaped their creative paths.
