Elvira Notari: Beyond Silence is a feature documentary chronicling the life and work of Elvira Notari (1875-1946), Italy’s first woman film director. Despite directing hundreds of silent films that captivated from Naples to New York, Elvira was relegated to the margins of film history for half a century. Her films, poised between realism and staged […]
Synopsis: In the haunting new film from esteemed German director Christian Petzold (Transit, NYFF56), his regular star Paula Beer plays Laura, a pianist from Berlin who finds herself in a transitory state. After surviving a violent car crash that kills her boyfriend, Laura is immediately taken in by Betty (Barbara Auer), a mysterious middle-aged woman […]
Sound artist Marguerite Brown opens the evening with an exploration of the electric guitar as a celestial body, using planetary tuning forks, custom hardware, and extended performance techniques to reveal new resonances and cosmic frequencies. Her work invites listeners to consider sound as both vibration and matter, connecting the earthly and the astronomical. Following Brown, […]
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego hosts the West Coast debut of Giants, a landmark exhibition featuring more than 130 works by nearly 40 Black diasporic artists from Africa, […]
Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, THE NOTEBOOK tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. "Full of butterfly-inducing highs and beautiful songs" (Entertainment Weekly), THE NOTEBOOK is a deeply moving portrait of […]
Experience the vibrant spirit of San Diego’s historic Jazz Era! Join us on April 18 from 6:00 pm–8:00 pm at the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park for an […]
Celebrate sustainability, culture, and community at the 34th Annual Global Earth Day Festival at the WorldBeat Cultural Center in Balboa Park. This free, all-ages event features live music—including Grammy Award-winner Kabaka Pyramid—alongside global dance performances, eco-workshops, and a vibrant marketplace of conscious vendors. Explore the Ethnobotany Garden, enjoy plant-based cuisine, and engage in hands-on activities […]
Sing your heart out with the wildly popular Choir! Choir! Choir! as they transform audiences into performers in this joyful, interactive musical experience. Guided by the dynamic duo behind the global phenomenon, participants learn harmonies together and create a powerful, one-of-a-kind performance in real time. No experience needed—just bring your voice, your energy, and get […]
La Jolla Playhouse’s celebrated WOW Festival returns April 23–26, transforming the UC San Diego campus into a four-day playground of immersive and interactive art. Known as “theatre without walls,” the festival features 20+ site-specific performances—from dance and music to puppetry and large-scale spectacle—created by local, national, and international artists. Many events are free, inviting audiences […]
Celebrate spring in full bloom at Art Alive, The San Diego Museum of Art’s signature floral extravaganza and fundraiser, returning April 23–26, 2026. The museum’s galleries transform with nearly 80 […]
A focused and high-energy weekend of bold, independent storytelling from Asia and the Asian diaspora, the San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF) Spring Showcase is one of Pacific Arts Movement’s (Pac Arts) signature year-round programs. While SDAFF in the fall highlights cutting-edge and emerging voices, Spring Showcase offers a tightly curated selection of festival favorites, […]
Mission Fed ArtWalk is San Diego’s original fine art festival, filling the streets of San Diego’s Little Italy district with more than 250 visual artists, four music stages, interactive art for families, food and fun. We believe that art is not a luxury. Owning original art, and having an opportunity to meet the creators, adds […]
