Celebrate the magic of French cinema at the San Diego French Film Festival, presented by the Alliance Française de San Diego. This annual showcase features a curated lineup of francophone films—from romance and drama to documentaries—alongside filmmaker conversations and special events. The festival opens with a glamorous red-carpet gala and continues with screenings, panels, and […]
Dreamlike imagery, subconscious symbolism, and uncanny visual worlds collide at Surrealism Exhibition: THE LIFE, opening May 15, 2026 at the Broker’s Building Art Gallery Board in downtown San Diego. This […]
Presented at Gallery 21 in Balboa Park, Spectrum 2026 is a collaborative exhibition produced by The Studio Door in partnership with the Village Arts and Education Foundation. Curated by RD […]
Powerful storytelling takes center stage at the GI Film Festival San Diego, returning May 6–8, 2026 to the Museum of Photographic Arts at the San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park. Presented by KPBS in partnership with the Film Consortium San Diego, the three-day festival showcases compelling films for, by, and about service members […]
Celebrate San Diego’s vibrant music community at the 35th Annual San Diego Music Awards, where the region’s best musicians, bands, and industry creatives are recognized for their contributions and achievements. This special evening includes live performances, award presentations across multiple genres, and a chance to honor the artists shaping the city’s sound. Join fellow music […]
Print culture, storytelling, and creative community converge at Hi-Res Edition 004: PAPER/CUTS on May 7, 2026 at the San Diego Made Factory. Part of San Diego Made’s First Thursdays series, this free evening celebrates self-publishing and the collective power of print through conversations with local authors Stacey Uy, Megan Groth, and Bryttney-Mischele, alongside curated art, […]
Bloodlines & Brushstrokes celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month through a dynamic group exhibition highlighting the voices, stories, and creative perspectives of a diverse roster of AAPI artists. This marks the first chapter of a two-part exhibition, followed by a second opening in Escondido in collaboration with Distinction Gallery on Saturday, May 9th, from […]
Bold, boundary-pushing, and unapologetically unconventional, the San Diego International Fringe Festival returns May 12–24, 2026, for its 14th annual celebration of independent performance. Spanning venues across San Diego—and extending into […]
The San Diego Italian Film Festival continues its acclaimed Monthly Series with Qui rido io (The King of Laughter) on May 14, 2026 at Digital Gym Cinema. Directed by Mario Martone and starring Toni Servillo, the visually rich historical drama explores the life of legendary Neapolitan actor Eduardo Scarpetta at the height of Italy’s theatrical […]
Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with […]
Join Future is Color Studio Sessions and MCASD for our quarterly Jazz Night hosted in MCASD's Art Park. Music has the power to gather us, heal us, and connect us. Historically, sonic gathering spaces have been at the heart of revolutionary movements. They were spaces where individuals, particularly from marginalized communities, could fully express and […]
PechaKucha Night (PKN) returns to San Diego on May 21 at 6:00 PM at LPA Design Studios, with this edition’s theme: Future Nostalgia. Join us for an evening of inspiring talks exploring the intersection of past and future; how memory, culture, and innovation shape what’s next and create lasting moments. Here are some of the featured […]
