THINGS TO DO

The Bold, the Beautiful & the Brilliantly Weird

  • Sofar Sounds: International Women’s Day

    Discover live music in a whole new way with Sofar Sounds—an intimate concert experience featuring emerging artists in unique, secret locations across San Diego. Known for its cozy, up-close performances […]

  • Vignettes: Stories from the Latina Experience

    Vignettes: Stories from the Latina Experience is an evening of original short plays that center the voices of Latina women, including U.S.-born Latinx artists, as they navigate life, identity, and […]

  • Cherry Blossom Festival

    Celebrate the beauty of spring at the annual Cherry Blossom Festival at the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum. Inspired by the tradition of hanami, the festival features cultural performances, family activities, local vendors, and a lively beer and sake garden. Guests can explore new attractions like a lantern wall and community art, enjoy delicious Japanese-inspired […]

  • Parallel Universe of Humanity

    Step into the unexpected with Parallel Universe of Humanity, a genre-bending collection of short plays blending sci-fi, fantasy, and psychological thriller. Written by Jason Pizzarello and Thomas J. Misuraca and […]

  • Human Body

    LOS/NR Gallery in La Jolla presents Human Body, the 2026 Artist Award Show exploring bold artistic interpretations of the human form. Featuring works by a diverse group of selected artists, […]

  • Resilient Skies II: Bridging Waters

    Join us for Resilient Skies II: Bridging Waters, an immersive evening-length dance work that explores humanity’s complex relationship with water—its beauty, power, and fragility. Through powerful choreography, evocative visual projections, […]

  • Ripple Effect – A Dance for Clean Water

    Join this inspiring movement for clean water with Ripple Effect, a workshop and performance that blends dance, community action, and environmental awareness. Participants will engage in a hands-on dance workshop before experiencing a live performance that highlights the importance of clean water access and conservation. All ages and abilities are welcome to move, learn, and […]

  • Maryam Bayat: Unrolling Paradise

    The California Center for the Arts, Escondido presents Unrolling Paradise, an exhibition by interdisciplinary artist Maryam Bayat that examines the Persian garden as a living design tradition carried through textiles, […]

  • San Diego Latino Film Festival

    'The San Diego Latino Film Festival returns for its annual celebration of Latinx cinema, showcasing powerful narratives, compelling voices, and diverse stories from across the U.S. and Latin America. Expect […]

  • Blue Water Film Festival

    The Blue Water Film Festival is an international celebration of environmental storytelling that brings together filmmakers, scientists, activists, and ocean advocates in San Diego. Held in conjunction with UN World […]

  • Empower : A Prism of New Work

    The Rosin Box Project presents Empower, a bold contemporary ballet program celebrating innovative choreography and powerful artistic voices. Performed at Liberty Station, this intimate production showcases dynamic new works that […]

  • An Artist @ the Table: Ben Guerrette & Chef Flor Franco

    3 Evenings of Culinary + Artistic Alchemy Step inside CHAPEL in Liberty Station, transformed into an immersive light, sound, and video art environment by visionary artist Ben Guerrette. Experience the next chapter of An Artist @ the Table, Vanguard Culture’s signature dinner series pairing visionary chefs with boundary-pushing artists. For three exclusive evenings, Chef Flor Franco will […]