Art Garden
Join Vanguard Culture and UC San Diego Craft Center for Art Garden, an inspiring evening of visual art, storytelling, dance, and community care. The event also marks the national launch […]
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Film Noir
The National Comedy Theatre cast takes on a classic film genre as it presents an improvised Film Noir. Expect to see detectives, femme fatales, guns, murder, misogyny, and mystery as our […]
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The Firebird & Who Cares?
This world premiere by resident choreographer Elizabeth Wistrich is an original ballet retelling of the story of The Firebird, a frequent feature of Russian fairy tales. Danced to Igor Stravinsky’s […]
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San Diego French Film Festival
Celebrate the magic of French cinema at the San Diego French Film Festival, presented by the Alliance Française de San Diego. This annual showcase features a curated lineup of francophone films—from romance and drama to documentaries—alongside filmmaker conversations and special events. The festival opens with a glamorous red-carpet gala and continues with screenings, panels, and […]
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Surrealism Exhibition: THE LIFE
Dreamlike imagery, subconscious symbolism, and uncanny visual worlds collide at Surrealism Exhibition: THE LIFE, opening May 15, 2026 at the Broker’s Building Art Gallery Board in downtown San Diego. This […]
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Spectrum 2026
Presented at Gallery 21 in Balboa Park, Spectrum 2026 is a collaborative exhibition produced by The Studio Door in partnership with the Village Arts and Education Foundation. Curated by RD […]
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GI Film Festival San Diego
Powerful storytelling takes center stage at the GI Film Festival San Diego, returning May 6–8, 2026 to the Museum of Photographic Arts at the San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park. Presented by KPBS in partnership with the Film Consortium San Diego, the three-day festival showcases compelling films for, by, and about service members […]
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35th Annual San Diego Music Awards
Celebrate San Diego’s vibrant music community at the 35th Annual San Diego Music Awards, where the region’s best musicians, bands, and industry creatives are recognized for their contributions and achievements. This special evening includes live performances, award presentations across multiple genres, and a chance to honor the artists shaping the city’s sound. Join fellow music […]
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Hi-Res Edition 004: PAPER/CUTS
Print culture, storytelling, and creative community converge at Hi-Res Edition 004: PAPER/CUTS on May 7, 2026 at the San Diego Made Factory. Part of San Diego Made’s First Thursdays series, this free evening celebrates self-publishing and the collective power of print through conversations with local authors Stacey Uy, Megan Groth, and Bryttney-Mischele, alongside curated art, […]
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Bloodlines & Brushstrokes
Bloodlines & Brushstrokes celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month through a dynamic group exhibition highlighting the voices, stories, and creative perspectives of a diverse roster of AAPI artists. […]
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14th Annual San Diego Int’l Fringe Festival
Bold, boundary-pushing, and unapologetically unconventional, the San Diego International Fringe Festival returns May 12–24, 2026, for its 14th annual celebration of independent performance. Spanning venues across San Diego—and extending into […]
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Qui rido io
The San Diego Italian Film Festival continues its acclaimed Monthly Series with Qui rido io (The King of Laughter) on May 14, 2026 at Digital Gym Cinema. Directed by Mario […]
