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SUMMARY:Mademoiselle Cinema at Live Arts Fest
DESCRIPTION:Photo: Masanobu Yamanoue \nSan Diego Dance Theater’s Live Arts Fest I welcomes Tokyo-based dance company Mademoiselle Cinema for A Woman’s Journey\, a poetic and powerful tribute to the Japanese picture brides of the early 20th century. Known for their emotionally rich dance-theater style\, Mademoiselle Cinema blends movement\, memory\, and cinematic elements to explore women’s lived experiences. This internationally acclaimed company brings their deeply personal storytelling to San Diego in a rare U.S. appearance.\nFriday\, July 25\, 2025\, at 7:00 PMSaturday\, July 26\, 2025\, at 2:00 & 7:00 PMLight Box Theater
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/live-arts-fest-threads-of-time-a-womans-journey/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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SUMMARY:2025 Indigi-Con
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of Indigenous sequential art! Indigi-Con features two panels of Native artists and writers\, followed by a mixer with the Afro-Futurism Lounge on Friday. Sunday’s workshop + discussion with California Native comic book creators encourages kids of all ages to attend. All events are free and open to the public.\nJuly 25 · 5pm – July 27 · 11:30am PDT\nDoors at 4:30pm\nUC San Diego Park & Market\n1100 Market Street\nSan Diego\, CA 92101
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/2025-indigi-con/
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T190000
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SUMMARY:Batman (1989) in Concert: Film in Concert Experience
DESCRIPTION:Relive the magic of Batman (1989) like never before—on the big screen with Danny Elfman’s legendary score performed live by a 50-piece orchestra! Join the action at Petco Park’s Gallagher Square for this one-night-only Comic-Con weekend experience. Enjoy iconic music\, open-air vibes\, and Gotham energy in an unforgettable fusion of film and symphony. Costumes encouraged!\nSaturday\, July 26\, 2025\nShow starts at 8:30 p.m. (gates open at 7 p.m.)\nSeating is unassigned. We recommend arriving early to secure the best spot and enjoy on-site food and drinks.\nPetco Park – Gallagher Square\, San Diego\, CA\n \n \n 
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/batman-1989-in-concert-film-in-concert-experience/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media,Music Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T213000
DTSTAMP:20260604T141039
CREATED:20250511T191518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T232352Z
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SUMMARY:The Glass Menagerie
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n Experience Philip Glass: The Complete Piano Études in a rare\, full performance featuring ten renowned pianists sharing the stage. This unforgettable evening brings Glass’s iconic\, meditative études to life through the talents of Timo Andres\, Inon Barnatan\, Yulianna Avdeeva\, and more. A must for fans of contemporary classical music.\n\n\nSaturday\, July 26\, 2025 • 7:30 PM
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/summerfest-2025/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251103
DTSTAMP:20260604T141039
CREATED:20250528T021322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T051758Z
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SUMMARY:FABULOUS FIBER
DESCRIPTION:FABULOUS FIBER is an immersive exhibition that celebrates the boundless creativity of textile art. Showcasing a range of techniques from quilting and crochet to tufting and embroidery\, the show reimagines traditional fiber crafts in bold\, contemporary ways. With richly textured and sculptural works\, the exhibition offers a tactile antidote to our screen-driven world. Each piece tells a unique story\, inviting viewers into a vibrant\, sensory experience. A must-see for lovers of craft\, color\, and innovation. Curated by Kate Stern.\nJuly 26–November 2\, 2025\n\nOceanside Museum of Art\n704 Pier View Way\nOceanside\, CA 92054
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/fabulous-fiber/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250907
DTSTAMP:20260604T141039
CREATED:20250731T161746Z
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SUMMARY:A Body of Work
DESCRIPTION:A Body of Work explores the dancer’s body as both the instrument and the archive of their art. Through movement\, the body creates the dance—and through muscle memory\, it stores it. The body becomes both the medium and the message. \nThis photographic project is the result of three years of dedicated work with over 20 dancers from across San Diego County. These artists represent a rich diversity of ages\, ethnicities\, body types\, genders\, and dance styles—including Hip Hop\, Ballet\, Modern Dance\, and Flamenco. \nPhotographed at close range and under controlled lighting\, the images present the body in ways that are at once intimately familiar and curiously abstract. The goal is to invite viewers to see the human form anew—stripped of cultural assumptions and commercial distortions. A Body of Work seeks to restore a sense of wonder and innocence to the most familiar of all objects: our own bodies. \nJuly 31 to September 6\, 2025\nReception: Saturday\, August 9th 4-6pm\n\n​
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/a-body-of-work/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250731T193000
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SUMMARY:Art Party: Eduardo Chillida Convergence
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a dynamic evening at The San Diego Museum of Art with a full suite of interactive activities\, captivating performances\, delicious food\, refreshing beverages\, and other enchantments celebrating the opening of special exhibition Eduardo Chillida: Convergence.\nThis special Art Party celebrates the Basque region of Spain as well as other facets of Spanish culture and opens Eduardo Chillida: Convergence\, a brand-new exhibition of work by Basque artist Eduardo Chillida. Regarded as one of the foremost sculptors of the twentieth century\, this exhibition showcases Chillida’s profound attunement to the landscape as well as his sensitive handling of materials associated with his native Basque Country\, including iron\, steel\, and oak.\nChillida’s sculptures join elements of nature—such as earth\, sea\, wind\, light\, and space—with aspects of culture\, including music\, poetry\, philosophy\, and architecture. The event is an indoor/outdoor experience with an open-air activity terrace in addition to festivities in the Museum’s rotunda and gallery spaces. Come dressed to impress in your most festive themed attire. You won’t want to miss this multi-sensory evening at the Museum!\nThe San Diego Museum of Art \nJuly 31\, 2025\n7:30–10:30 p.m.
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/art-party-eduardo-chillida-convergence/
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250804
DTSTAMP:20260604T141039
CREATED:20250615T053140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T053238Z
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SUMMARY:ArtWalk Liberty Station
DESCRIPTION:ArtWalk Liberty Station encourages attendees to immerse themselves in the art world and supports the appreciation and acquisition of original artwork. The festival showcases the creativity of more than 175 artists from various states and Mexico\, featuring a wide range of artistic mediums such as paintings\, photography\, glass and ceramic art\, jewelry\, and sculpture. It celebrates both local and international talent\, highlighting the cultural diversity of the region.\nAugust 1\, 2\, & 3\, 2025\nTicketed preview pARTy: 5pm-8pm Friday\nFree to the Public: 10am-6pm Saturday & 10am-5pm Sunday\nArts District @ Liberty Station\nSan Diego\, CA
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/artwalk-liberty-station/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250801T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250801T190000
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SUMMARY:The 25th Swan
DESCRIPTION: Join musician Natasha Kozaily for the screening of her short musical film The 25th Swan\, exploring grief and the transformative power of art\, on August 1\, 2025\, at 5:30 PM at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. The evening includes live performances by Natasha and violinist Batya MacAdam-Somer\, weaving story and song into a deeply moving experience. Doors open at 5 PM.\nMuseum of Contemporary Art San Diego\nJacobs Hall\, Browar Lobby\n700 Prospect St.\nLa Jolla\, CA 92037\nAugust 1\, 2025\n5:30 – 7PM
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/the-25th-swan/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250802T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250802T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T141039
CREATED:20250728T045309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T045309Z
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SUMMARY:Shredding: A New Lens in Surf Filmmaking
DESCRIPTION:Reframe your idea of who belongs in the surf world with Shredding\, a powerful collection of short films that challenge outdated surfer stereotypes and celebrate diverse voices from around the globe. From Morocco to California\, these stories explore identity\, access\, and joy—reminding us that surfing is for everyone. Featuring films by Rabbi Chel Mandell\, Lo Frentz\, Serra Soyupak\, and more\, with filmmakers in attendance.\nAugust 2\, 2025\n7:00 p.m.\nDigital Gym Cinema\n1100 Market Street\nSan Diego\, CA 92106
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/shredding-a-new-lens-in-surf-filmmaking/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250803T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250803T213000
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CREATED:20250615T054011Z
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SUMMARY:Miles Davis: Porgy and Bess  with Gilbert Castellanos
DESCRIPTION:Experience a landmark jazz evening featuring arrangements by Miles Davis and Gil Evans of George Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess. This immersive concert showcases Davis’s iconic jazz interpretation\, bringing to life the opera’s emotional depth through dynamic musicianship. Please note: the San Diego Symphony Orchestra is not featured in this performance.\nAugust 3\, 2025\n7:30 p.m.
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/miles-davis-porgy-and-bess-with-gilbert-castellanos/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250829
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SUMMARY:Flicks on the Bricks
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Witty Women in Film\nClassic Films with Beth Accomando\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Athenaeum’s Flicks on the Bricks outdoor movie series returns this August for its 19th season\, hosted by KPBS film critic Beth Accomando. Enjoy four timeless comedies under the stars\, celebrating the wit and charm of trailblazing women like Mae West\, Norma Shearer\, Carole Lombard\, and Jean Arthur. Join us for an unforgettable summer of laughter and classic cinema on the patio.\nThursdays\, August 7\, 14\, 21 & 28\, 2025\nSeries tickets for the open-air theater include four memorable films:\nShe Done Him Wrong (1933)\, My Man Godfrey (1936)\, Private Lives (1931)\, and Easy Living (1937).\nPopcorn is included with your ticket. Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will be available for purchase. Plus\, enjoy weekly trivia and prizes throughout the series. Join the Athenaeum for its 19th year of hot summer fun!
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/flicks-on-the-bricks/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTSTAMP:20260604T141039
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SUMMARY:Silent Movie Mondays at the Balboa Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and experience the magic of the 1920s at the historic Balboa Theatre\, with a captivating series: Silent Movie Mondays at the Balboa Theatre! Continuing Balboa Theatre’s centennial celebration\, this special event showcases five enchanting evenings filled with classic silent films from the 1920s\, brought to life by expert melodic accompaniment of the theatre’s historic Wonder Morton theatre organ. Though these films lack dialogue\, the silent film “soundtrack” and musical accompaniment provided by talented organists\, fills the Balboa with the original emotive songs alongside provocative and playful sound effects. Our Wonder Morton theatre organ\, designed to replicate the grandeur of symphonic sounds from a singular musician\, delivering a whimsical\, atmospheric\, and entirely unique auditory experience.\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule of Events – All Showtimes are 7:00 PM unless otherwise noted\n\n\nPeter Pan (1924) starring Betty Bronson\, organist Brett Valliant – Saturday\, August 9 @ 11:00 AM\n\n\nThe Phantom of the Opera (1925) starring Lon Chaney\, organist Russ Peck – September 29\n\n\nNosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922) starring Max Schreck\, organist David Marsh – October 27\n\n\nHoliday Double Feature: Old Scrooge (1926) starring Seymour Hicks and A Dog’s Life (1918) starring Charlie Chaplin\, organist Ken Double – December 15\n\n\nWings (1927) starring Clara Bow\, organist Russ Peck – February 9\n\n\nThe Black Pirate (1926) starring Douglas Fairbanks\, organist Ken Double – March 30\n\n\nMetropolis (1927) starring Brigitte Helm\, organist Brett Miller – April 20\n\n\nSafety Last! (1923) starring Harold Lloyd\, organist Russ Peck – June 8\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBalboa Theater 868 Fourth Ave San Diego\, CA 92101\n\n\n\nOctober 28\, 2024 – June 9\, 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/silent-movie-mondays-at-the-balboa-theatre/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T210000
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SUMMARY:The Show of Hearts
DESCRIPTION:The Show of Hearts is an interdisciplinary art show exploring the heart in all its manifestations. Featuring invited artists\, the event will showcase live improvisational music\, spoken word poetry\, dance\, contact improv\, and more. Beyond the stage\, guests can enjoy a bar and a dance party to close out the night.\nThe intention for the show is to cultivate a space and experience to embrace the heart\, community\, and connection through creativity and holding space for one another. By nurturing these\, we not only deepen our human experience but also cultivate a world where love is expressed more fully and fearlessly.\nArtists interested in participating are encouraged to complete the artist agreement and information form. Each collaborator should submit individually.\nAugust 9\, 2025\n6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.\nThe Escondido Music and Art Company\n121 East Grand Avenue\, Escondido\, CA
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/the-show-of-hearts/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Spoken Word / Literature,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250810T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250810T130000
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CREATED:20250715T030545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T030545Z
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SUMMARY:Native Voices’ 31st Festival of New Plays
DESCRIPTION:La Jolla Playhouse proudly partners with Native Voices for the 31st Festival of New Plays\, showcasing powerful new works by Indigenous playwrights. Featuring A Century of Sparrows by Sierra Rosetta and Pigeon/Thunderbird by Dillon Chitto\, the festival explores family\, identity\, and the cycles we inherit or break. Join us for an evening of heartfelt stories that celebrate Native voices and the many forms of family. \nSunday\, Aug 10\, 11:00 am\nTheodore and Adele Shank Theatre\nat La Jolla Playhouse\nFree to attend; RSVP required\nLimit 2 tickets per order
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/native-voices-31st-festival-of-new-plays/
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word / Literature,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250814T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250814T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T141039
CREATED:20250615T225428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T225428Z
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SUMMARY:Tasting Notes
DESCRIPTION:In this Synergy Series event\, James Beard Award-winning culinary icon J. Kenji López-Alt leads an extraordinary exploration of the parallels between music and food. As a dynamic ensemble of world-class musicians performs works including Dvořák’s Piano Quintet\, one of four acclaimed guest chefs—curated by López-Alt—will prepare a dish live on stage\, their creative process projected in real time for the audience to witness. Between movements\, chefs and musicians engage in a lively conversation about their shared artistry\, improvisation\, and inspiration. Tasting Notes is a multisensory experience unlike any other at SummerFest—an unforgettable meeting of culinary and musical mastery.\nThursday\, August 14\, 2025\n7 PM
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/tasting-notes/
CATEGORIES:Culinary Arts,Music Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250817
DTSTAMP:20260604T141039
CREATED:20250715T031314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T031314Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Staged Reading Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Staged Reading Festival returns for its second annual celebration of bold\, original storytelling! This year\, we’re proud to present nine compelling new works in staged reading format – each selected from an impressive pool of 292 submissions. These pieces stood out for their unique voices\, powerful themes\, and potential to spark conversation and connection. Organized by the Dorris Staples Theatrical Conservatory apprentices\, this festival is a hub for community\, diversity\, and belonging. Join us in this exciting and new format of our annual festival! Stay tuned for upcoming ticket sales and day-of programming!​​ \nSATURDAY\, AUGUST 16TH 2025 | ALL DAY EVENT\nThe Grand | Ritz Theatre\n301 E Grand Ave\, Escondido\, CA  92025
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/2025-staged-reading-festival/
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word / Literature,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T170000
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SUMMARY:San Diego International Children’s Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 21st San Diego International Children’s Film Festival kicked off July 27 at Comic‑Con before and will continue with a free all-day program on August 16 from 10 AM–5 PM at the San Diego Central Library. This family-friendly festival screens over 70 award-winning international short films\, including animation\, live action\, and at least one feature\, and offers filmmaker presentations and panels on topics like neurodiversity and animation. Admission is free\, and attendees can RSVP for the August sessions.\nAugust 16\, 2025\n10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. \nSan Diego Central Library\n330 Park Boulevard San Diego\, CA 92101
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/san-diego-international-childrens-film-festival/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250817T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250817T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T141039
CREATED:20250728T041956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T042009Z
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SUMMARY:Dance @ The JAI
DESCRIPTION:This joy-filled collision of music and movement brings the multi-award-winning dancer Caleb Teicher back to The Conrad—this time with Nic Gareiss\, one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch\,” and festival favorite Tessa Lark on violin. Expect a lively combination of folk\, jazz\, and swing music alongside percussive dance that celebrates Appalachia and its traditional roots from Ireland and England.\nSunday\, August 17\, 2025 • 3 PM & 6 PM\nThe Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center\n7600 Fay Avenue\nLa Jolla\, California 92037
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/dance-the-jai/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250819T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250819T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T141039
CREATED:20250728T043509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T043645Z
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SUMMARY:PechaKucha Night: Reverb: Echoes of Influence
DESCRIPTION:PechaKucha Night Vol. 53 returns August 19 with the theme Reverb: Echoes of Influence. Experience a dynamic evening of 20×20 presentations as speakers explore the moments\, movements\, and mentors that shaped their creative paths.\nTuesday\, August 19\, 2025\nDoors open at 6pm; stories begin at 6:30.
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/pechakucha-night-reverb-echoes-of-influence/
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word / Literature
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250825
DTSTAMP:20260604T141039
CREATED:20250719T011625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T011625Z
UID:50039-1755734400-1756079999@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:25th Annual LGBTQ Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 25 years of LGBTQ+ storytelling at the San Diego LGBTQ Film Festival\, August 21–24\, 2025. This landmark event uplifts diverse voices through powerful films\, special events\, and engaging conversations. Join a vibrant community that champions inclusion\, visibility\, and the creative spirit of LGBTQ+ filmmakers\, both emerging and established.\nAugust 21-24\, 2025\n\n \n 
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/25th-annual-lgbtq-film-festival/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250825
DTSTAMP:20260604T141039
CREATED:20250613T201923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T201923Z
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SUMMARY:DEBUTS
DESCRIPTION:This August\, The Rosin Box Project present DEBUTS\, a dynamic program of world premieres from celebrated choreographers Garrett Smith\, Ching Ching Wong\, and Artistic Director Carly Topazio. Showcasing bold new voices in contemporary ballet\, these performances highlight the creative collaborative debuts between choreographers and TRBP’s exceptional artists. Don’t miss this intimate exploration of movement and innovation.\n\n\nAugust 22 / 23 / 24\nCalifornia Center for the Arts\n340 N Escondido Blvd\nEscondido\, CA 92025
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/debuts/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250824
DTSTAMP:20260604T141039
CREATED:20250625T015854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T001503Z
UID:49786-1755907200-1755993599@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:Shuuluk Wechuwvi – Where Lightning Was Born
DESCRIPTION:Rooted in elder wisdom\, creation story\, and cultural continuity\, Shuuluk Wechuwvi – Where Lightning Was Born\, presented by the Eyaay Ahuun Foundation\, emerges as a radiant act of resistance and remembrance. This project—part of the KNAPP-Tijuana and Otay River Valley revitalization effort—confronts the decades-long degradation of a region strained by environmental injustice\, economic disinvestment\, and fractured planning. The area continues to suffer from rampant pollution and an unresolved sewage crisis—a crisis exacerbated by cross-border eco-mismanagement and inadequate infrastructure. Despite ongoing negotiations\, binational planning often offers patchwork remedies to what is\, at its core\, a profound public health and ecological emergency. Shuuluk Wechuwvi responds to this crisis not with despair\, but with story. Through the mediums of live performance and visual narrative\, this play and comic seek to illuminate pathways toward collective healing and ecological repair. It is a love letter to the land and the people who refuse to let it be forgotten—calling forth a shared vision that is grounded in culture\, responsive to community\, and brave enough to demand more than short-term solutions. This is not just art—it is a call to action\, a reclamation of narrative\, and a step toward a truly binational\, community-rooted future.\n\n\n\nSpark Studio Soundstage\n8283 Ronson Road\nSan Diego\, CA 92111\nDate & Times:\nAugust 23rd\, 2025\nTwo Showings: 1pm and 5pm
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/shuuluk-wechuwvi-where-lightning-was-born/
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word / Literature,Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTSTAMP:20260604T141039
CREATED:20250813T040030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T040030Z
UID:50227-1755907200-1756684799@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:Asian American Dance Festival
DESCRIPTION:As Asian Americans we are continually navigating our identity\, weaving together our ancestral heritage with our current day lives. Through this festival\, AAPI dance artists tell our stories of heritage\, family\, immigration\, colonization\, and assimilation. We remember the struggles and hardships of the first generations who came to the United States. We celebrate their resilience and triumphs. We recognize what we as Asian and Pacific Islanders inherit\, and we uncover what we as Americans take on or let go of. We recognize and embrace our journey to become not just Asians and Pacific Islanders in America\, but to become Asian Americans…finding our place in this melting pot of cultures.\nAugust 23-31\, 2025
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/asian-american-dance-festival/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Film & Multi-media,Music Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T141039
CREATED:20250305T000122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T024109Z
UID:48779-1755943200-1755964800@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:KPBS San Diego Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:book festival \n\n\n \nLet’s bring our community closer together through the shared experience of reading and discussing great books! The inaugural KPBS San Diego Book Festival on the University of San Diego campus is a free event for book lovers of all ages. Attendees will enjoy panel discussions with award-winning authors\, activities\, live entertainment\, exhibitors including independent booksellers\, and more.\nSaturday\, August 23\, 2025\n10 a.m. – 4 p.m.\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/kpbs-san-diego-book-festival/
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Spoken Word / Literature
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251017
DTSTAMP:20260604T141039
CREATED:20250901T063511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T171848Z
UID:50463-1756080000-1760659199@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:Clothes Story
DESCRIPTION:San Diego Mesa College Art Gallery presents Clothes Story\, curated by designer Kenneth Green\, celebrating the lives and contributions of African American women through fashion from 1890 to 1963. Featuring over 30 meticulously recreated garments and accessories\, the exhibition tells stories of resilience\, community\, and cultural identity. From Victorian petticoats to sequined flapper cloaks and 60s miniskirts\, each piece reveals history and personal narratives. Presented in collaboration with the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art.\nJoin us for the reception on Saturday\, September 6\, 4 – 7 pm and for the curator talk on Wednesday\, September 10\, 2025\, 12:45 – 2 PM.\nOn view through October 15\, 2025\nMesa College Art Gallery
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/clothes-story/
CATEGORIES:Fashion,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250928
DTSTAMP:20260604T141039
CREATED:20250828T031806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T031816Z
UID:50386-1756512000-1759017599@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:It's OK\, But It Ain't Right
DESCRIPTION:@christaforrestfineart \n\n\n\n\n\n“It’s OK\, But It Ain’t Right” is not your typical gallery show.  This one’s messy\, bold\, loud\, and a little uncomfortable in all the right ways.  We’re diving into the in-between.  That grey area between brushing it off and finally saying something.  The stuff we’ve learned to live with but probably shouldn’t. This show brings together artists from across the country who are pushing back… sometimes with humor\, sometimes wit heat.  It’s about that moment your gut tells you something’s off\, even if it’s packaged perfectly.  Expect color combos that clash hard but still hit.  Pieces that break the rules and make their own.\nQuiet resistance\, loud refusal\, and everything in between.\nWoodward Contemporary\n3935 Harney St\,\nSan Diego\, CA 92110\n  \nOpening Reception:\nAugust 30\, 2025 • 6-9 pm\nOn view now – September 27\, 2025\nGallery Hours: Mon. – Sat.\, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM\n \n \n 
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/its-ok-but-it-aint-right/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T213000
DTSTAMP:20260604T141039
CREATED:20250828T035333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T035333Z
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SUMMARY:TCHAIKOVSKY SPECTACULAR
DESCRIPTION:Conductor Stephanie Childress – Principal Guest Conductor of the Barcelona Symphony Orchestra – makes her San Diego Symphony debut in the orchestra’s annual favorite\, Tchaikovsky Spectacular. Featuring some of the composer’s most celebrated works\, the program also includes Chopin’s romantic Piano Concerto No. 1\, delivered by Austrian pianist Kiron Atom Tellian\, making his SDSO debut. You won’t want to miss the evening finale\, the 1812 Overture\, with a pyrotechnic display in the skies above The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park and the San Diego Bay.\nThe Rady Shell at Jacobs Park\n222 Marina Park Way\nSan Diego 92101\nAugust 30\, 2025\n7:30 p.m.\n \n \n 
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/tchaikovsky-spectacular/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250904T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250904T213000
DTSTAMP:20260604T141039
CREATED:20250828T030004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T030155Z
UID:50382-1757014200-1757021400@vanguardculture.com
SUMMARY:Soul Science Lab: Make a Joyful Noize
DESCRIPTION:Make a Joyful Noize (MAJN) is a multimedia experience that blends music\, film and movement to capture the visceral and contagious energy of Black joy. Joy gives us a reason to live\, even when it seems life has forsaken us. Black joy is entertainment\, therapy\, self-love\, and salvation. It is the thing that allows us to still laugh and love.\nSoul Science Lab (SSL) is a music and multimedia duo powered by Chen Lo and Asante Amin. The two are storytellers who inspire the future with hip hop\, jazz\, soul and stunning visuals installations. The duo’s current projects include Soundtrack ’63\, Make a Joyful Noize (commissioned by Carnegie Hall)\, and The Renaissance Mixtape (commissioned by the Apollo Theater). SSL has released three studio albums: Footprints\, The Visitor: Alter Destiny\, and Plan for Paradise. SSL has also developed a culturally responsive education platform for music creatives and educators at Soul Science University—just call them innovative Afro-futuristic griots.\nThe Epstein Family Amphitheater\n9480 Innovation Ln\,\nLa Jolla\, CA 92093 \nFREE. RSVP Recommended\nThur. Sept 4th\n7:30 p.m.\n \n \n 
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/soul-science-lab-make-a-joyful-noize/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTSTAMP:20260604T141039
CREATED:20250911T053326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T053326Z
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SUMMARY:Palpitations: The Cadence of Heartbeats
DESCRIPTION:Marianela de la Hoz and Marc Urselli / Palpitations: The Cadence of Heartbeats\nPalpitations is an immersive installation born from the collaboration of painter Marianela de la Hoz and Grammy Award-winning sound artist Marc Urselli. Departing from her signature miniatures\, de la Hoz paints speaker cones in acrylics and mixed media\, each emitting Urselli’s soundscapes composed directly in response to her imagery. The works\, centered on the beating heart as a life force\, explore birth\, death\, war\, and hope—fragility met with resilience. Together\, sound and image vibrate with energy\, breathing life into this visceral meditation on human experience.\nSeptember 6\, 2025–February 22\, 2026\nThe San Diego Museum of Art\n1450 El Prado\, Balboa Park\nSan Diego\, CA
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/palpitations-the-cadence-of-heartbeats/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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