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  • 10 Years Bold! REVEAL PARTY

    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 […]

  • WORKING TITLE

    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 […]

  • Brazil

    Step into the surreal bureaucratic nightmare of Terry Gilliam’s cult classic Brazil at the next installment of the Burke Revival Film & Discussion Series on May 28, 2026 at Digital Gym Cinema. Presented at UC San Diego Park & Market, the acclaimed series pairs iconic films with thoughtful post-screening conversations exploring ethical, spiritual, and societal […]

  • 2026 DNA New Work Series

    Get a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into the future of American theatre at the 2026 DNA New Work Series from La Jolla Playhouse. Taking place May 30–31, 2026 at the Rao […]

  • Queer Mvmnt Fest

    Queer Mvmnt Fest showcases artists who identify as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ dance community from San Diego and beyond. The festival features queer-focused spaces as well as events open to the general public, including performances, workshops, panel discussions, and movement-based short films. Queer Mvmnt Fest addresses inequity through an intersectional lens by centering the work […]

  • Decoding DaVinci

    Decoding DaVinci is an immersive theatrical adventure inspired by the pulse-pounding world of The Da Vinci Code and the bestselling thrillers of Dan Brown—a thrilling race against time where the audience becomes part of the story. Participants are plunged into a real-life conspiracy, tasked with infiltrating a powerful secret society before ruthless enemies destroy it […]

  • Tango Elite: The Show

    Step into the glamour, passion, and drama of Tango Elite — The Show, a breathtaking live production inspired by the golden age of Argentine tango and the cinematic elegance of […]

  • Sabor Del Barrio

    Sabor Del Barrio is a one-day, self-guided celebration of Chicano food, culture, and community, right in the heart of Barrio Logan. Explore 35+ of Barrio Logan’s best restaurants, bakeries, coffee […]

  • Silent Movie Mondays: Safety Last! (1923)

    Silent Movie Mondays: Safety Last! (1923) Starring Harold Lloyd, organist Russ Peck Get your tickets now to experience the comic genius of silent film star Harold Lloyd in Safety Last!  […]

  • Adult Storytime

    Inspired by Eric Garcia's Uncle Scotchy’s Blues Opera, also known as The Blues Opera, Adult Storytime is a stirring collection of autobiographical monologues that explore the hardships and unexpected humor of caring for those we love across every stage of life. Set against a live blues composition that pulses beneath each story, the piece weaves […]

  • Nocturnes: Five Ballets

    Experience an evening of bold, contemporary ballet as Pointeworks returns to The Conrad in La Jolla with Nocturnes, a dynamic program curated by Artistic Director Sophie Williams. Featuring world-class dancers […]

  • Cat Gunn: if only by the light of a new moon

    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 […]