THINGS TO DO

The Bold, the Beautiful & the Brilliantly Weird

  • Steve Hackman’s Beethoven X Beyoncé

    Steve Hackman’s Beethoven X Beyoncé fuses Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 with 15 of Beyoncé’s greatest hits, from “Crazy in Love” to “Texas Hold ’Em.” Featuring powerhouse vocalists and live band, this SoundFuse Production is a genre-defying celebration of women, dance, and music’s universal power.

  • Chinese Love Stories

    Experience an enchanting afternoon of storytelling at San Diego Chinese Historical Museum, featuring Butterfly Lovers and other timeless tales of devotion, destiny, and transformation brought to life by professional storytellers. These rich narratives—rooted in cultural heritage and human emotion—invite audiences of all ages to connect with classic stories in a live, theatrical setting. Join us […]

  • Politics of Portrayal

    Politics of PortrayalThree Generations of Chicana Portraiture in Los AngelesIn Conversation with San Diego artists A powerful intergenerational exhibition at the San Diego Mesa College Art Gallery brings together Chicana […]

  • The Poetry Brothel: Devotion

    Step into The Poetry Brothel: Devotion, an immersive, cabaret-style experience where poetry, burlesque, live jazz, and theatrical variety intertwine in a sultry world of enchantment and allure. Set in an evocative, bordello-inspired atmosphere, this performance invites you to explore desire, intimacy, and connection through provocative spoken word, stunning dance, and spellbinding music. Attendees are encouraged […]

  • Perspective

    San Diego Ballet presents Perspective, a dynamic program that showcases bold, contemporary choreography alongside striking classical influences. Featuring world premieres and expressive works by acclaimed choreographers, this performance highlights the depth and versatility of the company’s dancers. From athletic movement to emotionally resonant storytelling, Perspective offers an inspiring glimpse into the evolving landscape of ballet. […]

  • The Secret Society of Adultologists: Love Bites

    Love hurts. Love heals. Love bites. Join the Secret Society of Adultologists for a wickedly fun night as we sink our teeth into the wild side of romance, attraction, and survival. This after-hours, 21+ event will take you through the seductive science of mating rituals, venomous lovers, and heartbreak in the animal kingdom. Whether you’re […]

  • Cyanotype

    Explore the luminous world of cyanotype at the Visions Museum of Textile Art, where four artists—bailey macabre, Shane Booth, Morgan Ford Willingham, and Patricia Gaddis—demonstrate diverse approaches to this historic […]

  • Vitamin String Quartet

    Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) is one of the most popular string ensembles in the world. Erasing the boundaries between classical, dance, hip-hop and pop, VSQ performs spellbinding renditions of everything from Billie Eilish to BTS, Taylor Swift to The Weeknd, and Danny Elfman to Daft Punk

  • A Conversation With Edith Head

    Susan Claassen stars as Edith Head in this behind-the-scenes feast of great movie lore. Dresser of classical stars like Mae West, Audrey Hepburn, and Elizabeth Taylor, she received 35 academy […]

  • Pecha Kucha: Edges, Margins, Frontiers

    Join the San Diego Archaeological Foundation for a special PechaKucha-style evening exploring the boundaries of design—where conventions are challenged, new territories emerge, and innovation takes shape. Speakers will consider how […]

  • Poetry+Sound In 2 Acts

    Part of Project BLANK's The Salty Series, Poetry+Sound In 2 Acts brings an intimate evening of music, poetry, and theater to Bread & Salt Gallery. Act One features a first-time live collaboration between experimental musician Wilfrido Terrazas and poet Ronnie Yates, exploring the space where language dissolves into sound. Act Two presents The Mexican Husband, […]

  • Space Maker

    Space Maker examines where art and architecture meet, tracing how creative practices rooted in design influence the shaping of spaces, objects, and communities. Featuring a blend of historic pieces with […]