The Toy Shop
Thumbprint Gallery presents The Toy Shop, a playful and imaginative showcase curated by Zard Apuya that redefines what toy art can be. Featuring resin, vinyl, clay, ceramics, photography, and more, […]
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It’s Kitschmastime Again, Brian & Ryan
San Diego’s favorite art duo Brian & Ryan return with the third edition of their irreverent, glitter-drenched holiday variety show, It’s Kitschmastime Again! Expect a rollicking evening of festive music, offbeat storytelling, absurd theatricality, and lovingly over-the-top seasonal cheer.
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Athenaeum Faculty & Staff Exhibition
The heart of the Athenaeum’s School of the Arts is the faculty, whose knowledge and expertise embrace all aspects of fine art. In this exhibition of their teaching artists’ current […]
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Designing the Infinite: Virtual Worldbuilding in Art & Gaming
Designing the Infinite: Virtual Worldbuilding in Art & Gaming brings together an international group of artists who use game engines, digital platforms, and interactive technologies to imagine new worlds and […]
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MOMIX: Alice
MOMIX reimagines Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland in ALICE, a surreal dance journey where bodies morph, props transform, and imagination knows no bounds. A magical, eccentric performance that blurs reality and fantasy.
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CINEMATHEK: Goodbye, Dragon Inn
Presented by Pacific Arts Movement, producers of the San Diego Asian Film Festival. Synopsis: Like the Royal Theater in The Last Picture Show and the title movie house in Cinema […]
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Hauntings of the Holiday
The telling of super-natural tales is an English Victorian Christmas tradition, where families entertained each other with chilling stories of the spectral realm. Discover spirits, shadows and Christmas visitations by writers […]
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Burnout Paradise
After a sold-out run at WOW Festival 2025, Australia’s Pony Cam brings their international hit Burnout Paradise back to La Jolla Playhouse for one week only in December. A hilarious, high-energy treadmill showdown blurring theatre and endurance, it’s a chaotic, must-see exploration of boundaries, burnout, and collective struggle.
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Charlie Brown Jingles & Jazz
Celebrate the season with San Diego jazz icon Peter Sprague and Camarada as they reimagine Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas. Enjoy timeless classics like “Linus and Lucy” and “Christmas Time Is Here” in a joyous evening of holiday music filled with magic and nostalgia.
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Nat at Night
Kick off the weekend with Nat at Night, returning for a festive holiday edition on Friday, December 19. Explore The Nat after hours with half-price admission after 5 PM, full […]
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The Nutcracker with City Ballet
The Nutcracker is the classic Victorian-era story of the adventures of Clara, the Nutcracker Prince, Herr Drosselmeyer, and the Sugar Plum Fairy told through a magical theatrical experience to Pyotr […]
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Classical Inspiration
The San Diego Watercolor Society presents Classical Inspiration, a juried exhibition curated by award-winning artist Keiko Tanabe, featuring more than 95 original works in water-based media. On view December 28, […]
