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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with […]
Join Future is Color Studio Sessions and MCASD for our quarterly Jazz Night hosted in MCASD's Art Park. Music has the power to gather us, heal us, and connect us. Historically, sonic gathering spaces have been at the heart of revolutionary movements. They were spaces where individuals, particularly from marginalized communities, could fully express and […]
PechaKucha Night (PKN) returns to San Diego on May 21 at 6:00 PM at LPA Design Studios, with this edition’s theme: Future Nostalgia. Join us for an evening of inspiring talks […]
Celebrating the world-class exhibit featuring the work of Toulouse Lautrec, San Diego Ballet will present the ebullient, sparkling, and oh so chic I LOVE PARIS, alongside the premiere of the […]
Be part of a defining moment for Vanguard Culture. As we celebrate 10 years as a nonprofit, we’re bringing together our community of artists, supporters, and cultural leaders for a special gathering on May 23 from 11AM–1PM at UC San Diego Park & Market. Together, we’ll honor a decade of impact—and share some VERY exciting news […]
exhibition of experimental art+music Project ’s annual exhibition returns to close the season with a festival of innovative local art and music. This year’s WORKING TITLE fills the soaring gothic […]
