THINGS TO DO

The Bold, the Beautiful & the Brilliantly Weird

  • Culinary Cinema: The Chef & the Daruma

    Experience The Chef and The Daruma at the San Diego International Film Festival’s Culinary Cinema—film, food, and artistry in one unforgettable Sunday celebration.

  • Ghost Light Masquerade

    Ghost Light Masquerade is San Diego’s ultimate Halloween performance experience — where the boundary between theatre and the supernatural is nothing more than a curtain.

  • San Diego Ballet: Landscapes Art of the Americas

    The San Diego Ballet is in residence with the Museum this season offering a dynamic celebration of art, music, and dance as part of the Museum’s 100th anniversary in February […]

  • SEED

    Malashock Dance presents Seed, a powerful new production featuring six world premieres by San Diego-based choreographers. Experience the city’s vibrant dance scene through bold movement, fresh perspectives, and compelling storytelling, April 2–6, 2025.

  • Future Rituals

    Future Rituals is an exhibition that invites us to imagine a time when insects, birds and all animals are precious to humanity. These works serve as rituals of appreciation and […]

  • Spooky Shakespeare

    Celebrate Halloween with the San Diego Shakespeare Society as actors present spine-chilling performances that connect to works of art from across the Museum’s collection. Enjoy scenes from Richard III, Hamlet, Titus Andronicus, Romeo and Juliet, and Macbeth.

  • Working Girl

    This sharp and hilarious adaptation of the iconic 1988 film features an exhilarating original score by the legendary Cyndi Lauper, a smart, fresh book from award-winning playwright Theresa Rebeck, and direction by our own Tony Award-winning Christopher Ashley.

  • San Diego Halloween Film Fest

    Gather your fellow ghouls, ghosts, and indie film fanatics for a spine-chilling night of cinematic delights! The San Diego Halloween Film Fest is back for YEAR TWO and we're bigger, bolder, and more wicked than ever.

  • Coronado Island Film Festival

    Celebrate a decade of cinematic excellence at the 10th Annual Coronado Island Film Festival, November 5–9, 2025. Featuring over 130 films—including narrative features, documentaries, shorts, and Oscar contenders—the festival promises […]