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SUMMARY:Cat Gunn: if only by the light of a new moon
DESCRIPTION:Cat Gunn’s first solo museum exhibition\, if only by the light of a new moon\, explores the complex terrain of inherited memory and the seemingly impossible nostalgia for a home that one has never known through materials including fabric\, ceramics\, and cyanotypes. This experience\, familiar to immigrants\, first-generation children\, and anyone displaced by colonialism\, war\, or occupation\, forms the emotional core of Gunn’s deeply personal investigation into family history. Gunn is ICA San Diego’s 2025 Artist-in-Residence.
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SUMMARY:Summer Arts Fest
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Arts District Liberty Station\, this one-day festival brings together the incredible artists of Liberty Station and art lovers from across San Diego for a vibrant\, open-air celebration. Spend the day exploring in-studio workshops\, live painting demonstrations\, and a curated art market featuring local artists and one-of-a-kind work. Enjoy great food\, refreshing drinks in the Snake Oil Cocktail Co. cash bar and cocktail garden\, and live performances on the main stage showcasing talented Arts District Liberty Station artists. Featuring Lucky Devils Band\, High Tide Society\, and DJ Chris Cutz on the main stage along with other performances throughout the day! RSVP now to be entered into a giveaway during the Summer Arts Fest! There will be exclusive prizes from Liberty Station businesses that you won’t want to miss. The giveaway drawing will take place during the Summer Arts Fest\, you must be 18 years or older to enter and must be present to win. Come explore\, create\, shop\, and celebrate art—right in the heart of Liberty Station\, the Arts District.CostFREE \n\n\n\nNTC North Promenade2875 Dewey RoadSan Diego\, CA 92106
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/summer-arts-fest-2/
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SUMMARY:East Village Blues Fest
DESCRIPTION:The 5th Annual East Village Blues Fest- Robin Henkel / Billy Watson\, Casey Hensley/Anthony Cullins\, Len Rainey \, Zavala Sol & The Blitz Bros\n\n\n\nGet ready to dance at the 5th Annual East Village Blues Fest at Quartyard on Saturday\, June 13 from 4–9 PM. This 21+ celebration of blues brings an electric lineup including Robin Henkel & Billy Watson\, Casey Hensley featuring Anthony Cullins\, Len Rainey & The Midnight Players\, and Zavala Sol & The Blitz Bros performing the blues of Jimi Hendrix. Enjoy award-winning food from El Comal\, with seating for 300+ available first come\, first served (lounge chairs welcome in the Oasis). \n\n\n\nQuartyard1301 Market StreetSan Diego\, CA 92101
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/east-village-blues-fest-2/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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SUMMARY:Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival returns for its 38th season\, bringing together the largest gathering of concertmasters and principal players in North America for an extraordinary summer of music. Running June 17–27\, 2026\, this six-concert series unfolds at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center and the UC San Diego Epstein Family Amphitheater\, culminating in a powerful outdoor finale. Michael Francis leads a stellar roster of musicians from the nation’s top orchestras\, joined by acclaimed soloists including Anne-Marie McDermott and James Ehnes. With programs spanning Mozart\, Beethoven\, Brahms\, and beyond\, this immersive festival offers a rare opportunity to experience world-class orchestral performance at its finest.
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/mainly-mozart-all-star-orchestra-festival-2/
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SUMMARY:SummerFest
DESCRIPTION:SummerFest turns 40— and the celebration has never sounded better! For four exhilarating weeks\, The Conrad comes alive with 21 concerts\, 50+ free community events\, and over 100 world‑class musicians from around the globe. \n\n\n\nLed by Music Director Inon Barnatan\, SummerFest showcases unforgettable performances in the acclaimed Baker‑Baum Concert Hall where “every concert is an event” (San Francisco Classical Voice). \n\n\n\nThis milestone season explores music shaped by history\, and the moments that reshaped music itself. From iconic masterpieces to intimate jazz sets\, bold premieres\, and inspired collaborations\, SummerFest continues to make history.
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/summerfest/
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SUMMARY:HELL’S KITCHEN
DESCRIPTION:Rebellious and stifled by an overprotective single mother\, Ali is lost until she meets her mentor: a neighbor who opens her heart and mind to the power of the piano. Set to the rhythm of the 90s\, HELL’S KITCHEN is a love story between a mother and daughter. It’s about finding yourself\, your purpose\, and the community that lifts you. Come remember where dreams begin. \n\n\n\nBroadway San DiegoSan Diego Civic Theatre1100 Third Ave San Diego\, CA 92101
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/hells-kitchen/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Nonprofit Arts Leadership Summit
DESCRIPTION:Nonprofit 101 • Meet the Funders • Executive Director Roundtable\n\n\n\nVanguard Culture’s Nonprofit Arts Leadership Summit includes three dynamic components: Nonprofit 101\, featuring essential tools for those new to the nonprofit world (and a valuable refresher for seasoned leaders); Meet the Funders\, a candid conversation with the people who fund San Diego’s creative workforce; and our annual Executive Director Roundtable led by Business & Mindfulness Leader Lisane Basquiat\, bringing together the region’s top arts leaders to explore new ways to collaborate despite challenging financial and socio-political times. Designed for creatives across all disciplines including film\, theatre\, dance\, visual arts\, fashion\, music\, and more.\n\n\n\nAugust 27\, 2026 from 8am-4pm$25 at the Museum of Contemporary Art\, San Diego 700 Prospect St.\, La Jolla\, CA 92037 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is made possible thanks to generous support from Jack Lampl; Gerry & Susan Slavet; and
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CATEGORIES:Lecture / Panel Discussion
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SUMMARY:Culture & Cocktails: 1926
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the electric spirit of the 1920s\, the decade in which the Museum was founded\, the evening invites guests to step into an era of jazz\, glamour\, and artistic revolution. The celebration unfolds across the sculpture promenade of the Plaza de Panama and throughout the Museum’s iconic Rotunda\, with all galleries open for viewing\, creating a seamless indoor–outdoor experience that fully immerses guests in art\, architecture\, and atmosphere. Raise a glass as we honor our beginnings\, celebrate 100 years of creativity\, and toast to the vibrant community that continues to shape our future. \n\n\n\nThursday\, September 17\, 20266:00–10:00 PM\n\n\n\nThe San Diego Museum of Art 1450 El PradoSan Diego\, CA 92102
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/culture-cocktails-1926/
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SUMMARY:San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:The San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival returns October 1–4\, 2026\, celebrating the rich cultural exchange that defines one of North America’s most dynamic binational regions. Produced by San Diego Jazz Ventures\, the expanded four-day festival features an inspiring lineup of free and ticketed performances by acclaimed artists from the United States\, Mexico\, and Latin America. Highlights include Grammy-winning drummer Brian Blade and the Fellowship Band\, renowned Panamanian pianist Danilo Pérez\, New York’s Mingus Dynasty performing selections from Charles Mingus’ Tijuana Moods\, and rising Mexican jazz vocalist Lucía Gutiérrez alongside her father\, Grammy-winning son jarocho musician Ramón Gutiérrez. Blending world-class performances with educational programs and cross-border collaboration\, SDTJ Jazz offers a vibrant celebration of jazz as a universal language connecting communities across cultures and generations.
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/san-diego-tijuana-international-jazz-festival-2/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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