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SUMMARY:25 years of The Hapa Project
DESCRIPTION:Artist and author Kip Fulbeck started The Hapa Project in 2001\, photographing over 1\,200 individuals who identified as multiracial\, including their handwritten response to the question\, “What are you?”\nhapa.me – 25 years of The Hapa Project features Fulbeck’s photographic portraits as he revisits the cultural and artistic significance of the work\, its impact on the participants\, and the changing awareness of multiracial identity in the United States. Nearly 25 years later\, Fulbeck has re-photographed 130 of the original participants and asked them to write new personal statements\, exploring how our self-definitions and perspectives change over time.\nA selection of portraits from The Hapa Project were first featured at the Museum of Us in the exhibition Race: Are We So Different? In this expanded exhibition\, visitors are invited to reflect on what it means to be you.\nThe Museum of Us invites visitors to participate in The Hapa Project through an interactive element in the exhibition. On select dates\, visitors can have their portraits taken on a polaroid camera in the exhibit and write their own personal statement responding to the question\, “What are you?” Portraits will then be displayed in the exhibit. \nFriday and Saturday\, July 4-5\, at 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.\nThe Museum of Us\n1350 El Prado\nSan Diego\, CA 92101\n \n \nSharing is Caring:
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/25-years-of-the-hapa-project/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Silent Movie Mondays at the Balboa Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and experience the magic of the 1920s at the historic Balboa Theatre\, with a captivating series: Silent Movie Mondays at the Balboa Theatre! Continuing Balboa Theatre’s centennial celebration\, this special event showcases five enchanting evenings filled with classic silent films from the 1920s\, brought to life by expert melodic accompaniment of the theatre’s historic Wonder Morton theatre organ. Though these films lack dialogue\, the silent film “soundtrack” and musical accompaniment provided by talented organists\, fills the Balboa with the original emotive songs alongside provocative and playful sound effects. Our Wonder Morton theatre organ\, designed to replicate the grandeur of symphonic sounds from a singular musician\, delivering a whimsical\, atmospheric\, and entirely unique auditory experience.\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule of Events – All Showtimes are 7:00 PM unless otherwise noted\n\n\nPeter Pan (1924) starring Betty Bronson\, organist Brett Valliant – Saturday\, August 9 @ 11:00 AM\n\n\nThe Phantom of the Opera (1925) starring Lon Chaney\, organist Russ Peck – September 29\n\n\nNosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922) starring Max Schreck\, organist David Marsh – October 27\n\n\nHoliday Double Feature: Old Scrooge (1926) starring Seymour Hicks and A Dog’s Life (1918) starring Charlie Chaplin\, organist Ken Double – December 15\n\n\nWings (1927) starring Clara Bow\, organist Russ Peck – February 9\n\n\nThe Black Pirate (1926) starring Douglas Fairbanks\, organist Ken Double – March 30\n\n\nMetropolis (1927) starring Brigitte Helm\, organist Brett Miller – April 20\n\n\nSafety Last! (1923) starring Harold Lloyd\, organist Russ Peck – June 8\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBalboa Theater 868 Fourth Ave San Diego\, CA 92101\n\n\n\nOctober 28\, 2024 – June 9\, 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nSharing is Caring:
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/silent-movie-mondays-at-the-balboa-theatre/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media
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SUMMARY:Story Concerts
DESCRIPTION:Story Concerts are the signature event of Write Out Loud. They were born from the desire to share literature as a communal\, participatory experience. Each Story Concert presents a curated selection of short stories\, poetry\, and sometimes music\, revolving around a central theme\, all read by professional actors. We produce a six-show season of Story Concerts every year\, in addition to special concerts with a variety of cultural organizations.\n\n\n\n2025-2026 Season 19 dates:\n\n\nOct 13\, 2025\nDec 15\, 2025\nJan 19\, 2026\nFeb 9\, 2026\nApr 20\, 2026\nJune 8\, 2026 \n\n\n\nPerformances begin at 7pm.\nDottie Studio Theatre\n2880 Roosevelt Road\nSan Diego\, CA 92106\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\nSharing is Caring:
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/story-concerts/
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word / Literature,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T235959
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SUMMARY:Cyanotype
DESCRIPTION:Explore the luminous world of cyanotype at the Visions Museum of Textile Art\, where four artists—bailey macabre\, Shane Booth\, Morgan Ford Willingham\, and Patricia Gaddis—demonstrate diverse approaches to this historic photographic printing technique. The exhibition highlights how artists transform the deep-blue process into contemporary textile and mixed-media works that blend craft\, photography\, and storytelling. On view February 14–June 20 in the Arts District Liberty Station\, the show offers a striking look at how traditional methods continue to inspire innovative artistic expression. \n\n\n\nVisions Museum of Textile Art2825 Dewey Road\, Suite 100San Diego\, CA 92106\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharing is Caring:
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/cyanotype/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T000000
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SUMMARY:Space Maker
DESCRIPTION:Space Maker examines where art and architecture meet\, tracing how creative practices rooted in design influence the shaping of spaces\, objects\, and communities. Featuring a blend of historic pieces with contemporary works by local artists – including Russell Forester\, Robert Irwin\, Miki Iwasaki\, Irma Sofía Poeter\, and others – the exhibition highlights wide-ranging interpretations of form\, geometry\, and place. Through these varied perspectives\, the exhibition uncovers the reciprocal relationship between artistic expression and architectural thinking – revealing how each discipline informs\, echoes\, and transforms the other. \n\n\n\nFebruary 21 – June 7\, 2026Opening Reception: Friday\, February 205:00PM Members Preview6:00PM Public Opening\n\n\n\nLa Jolla Historical Society780 Prospect St.La Jolla\, CA 92037\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nSharing is Caring:
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/space-maker/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Aaron Kramer: Sense of Wonder
DESCRIPTION:Aaron Kramer\, Bird Box 2020\n\n\n\nOceanside Museum of Art presents Sense of Wonder\, a playful and inventive exhibition by artist and maker Aaron Kramer. Featuring kinetic sculptures\, automata\, and drawing machines built from salvaged materials\, the show invites audiences to engage with art as motion\, mechanism\, and discovery. Rooted in curiosity and hands-on experimentation\, Kramer’s work blurs the line between art\, engineering\, and imagination—offering an experience that delights both kids and adults alike. On view March 7–August 23\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharing is Caring:
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/aaron-kramer-sense-of-wonder/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T235959
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SUMMARY:Maryam Bayat: Unrolling Paradise
DESCRIPTION:The California Center for the Arts\, Escondido presents Unrolling Paradise\, an exhibition by interdisciplinary artist Maryam Bayat that examines the Persian garden as a living design tradition carried through textiles\, memory\, and everyday objects. Working at the intersection of craft and design\, Bayat transforms traditional Persian rugs into sculptural forms\, including furniture\, abstract trees\, and domestic structures that reflect on place and belonging. \n\n\n\nRaised in Tehran in a family of rug producers and now based in North County San Diego\, Bayat draws from inherited craft knowledge to reinterpret a visual language shaped by symmetry\, geometry\, and floral pattern. In Persian culture\, gardens are often understood as earthly representations of paradise; their ordered layouts are reflected in the design of carpets\, which have historically functioned as portable sanctuaries that brought the idea of paradise into the home. Bayat extends this lineage\, connecting the symbolism of the garden to personal and collective memory. \n\n\n\nThis exhibition builds on the Museum’s growing partnership with Persian Place\, a Carlsbad-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to celebrating Persian art and culture through inclusive\, multicultural programs that foster cross-cultural understanding and community connection.  \n\n\n\nThe public opening will coincide with Nowruz – Persian New Year\, co-presented with Persian Place on March 14\, 2026\, from 12–3 PM at the Museum. \n\n\n\nWhile many Persian organizations across the United States have chosen to cancel programs in response to the current situation in Iran\, the Museum and Persian Place remain committed to honoring Nowruz\, a tradition that has endured for thousands of years and continues to hold deep cultural meaning for the community. \n\n\n\nOpening March 14\, 2026\, 12pm – 3pmOn view March 14\, 2026 – August 16\, 2026\n\n\n\nCA Center for the Arts\, Escondido340 N. Escondido BlvdEscondido\, CA 92025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharing is Caring:
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/maryam-bayat-unrolling-paradise/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:The Seed Keeper / El Guardián de las Semillas
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by Diane Wilson’s novel The Seed Keeper\, this exhibition explores the concept of seeds as both a material presence and a powerful metaphor—an archive of memory\, resilience\, and future. Presented in collaboration with the Oceanside Public Library as part of the community-wide program The Big Read\, the exhibition extends the novel’s themes into a visual and spatial experience. In Indigenous worldviews\, seeds carry more than sustenance; they hold stories\, languages\, ancestral knowledge\, and responsibilities passed orally from generation to generation. \n\n\n\nThrough diverse materials and practices\, these Native American female artists act as contemporary seed keepers by preserving stories\, traditions\, and ways of knowing that have survived displacement\, erasure\, and transformation. Their works speak to continuity rather than nostalgia\, emphasizing living cultures rooted in care\, reciprocity\, and resistance. \n\n\n\nExhibition Celebration: Tuesday\, April 7\, 5:30-7:00pm.On view March 27 – June 21Oceanside Museum of Art704 Pier View WayOceanside\, CA 92054\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharing is Caring:
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/the-seed-keeper-el-guardian-de-las-semillas/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T033152Z
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SUMMARY:Cafés and Cabarets: The Spectacular Art of Toulouse-Lautrec
DESCRIPTION:Known for his beguiling portraits of Paris nightlife and the unvarnished local characters of Montmartre\, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was born into an aristocratic family in the South of France in 1864. Growing up as a child with a disability that caused his legs to stop developing\, Toulouse-Lautrec turned to drawing rather than the sports his family pursued. His short but celebrated career immortalized the cabaret culture of Belle Époque Paris and revolutionized the art of the poster. Working in the popular and modern art form of the color lithograph\, Toulouse-Lautrec reached unprecedented audiences with spellbinding visuals and eye-catching colors. Inspired and encouraged by Impressionists such as Edgar Degas and his close friend Vincent van Gogh\, and taking influence from the flattened color patterns of Japanese graphic arts\, Toulouse-Lautrec left an unforgettable image of the spectacle\, people\, and performers of turn-of-the-century Paris. \n\n\n\nThe San Diego Museum of Art1450 El Prado Balboa ParkSan Diego\, CA 92101\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharing is Caring:
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/cafes-and-cabarets-the-spectacular-art-of-toulouse-lautrec/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz & Alicia Keys
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego hosts the West Coast debut of Giants\, a landmark exhibition featuring more than 130 works by nearly 40 Black diasporic artists from Africa\, Europe\, the Caribbean\, and the United States. Drawn from the personal collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys\, the show explores themes of Black joy\, resistance\, and cultural identity through powerful large-scale works and intimate storytelling. Set to the music of Marvin Gaye\, the exhibition also premieres a monumental new piece by Mickalene Thomas created especially for MCASD. On view April 18–August 9\, this must-see exhibition invites audiences into bold conversations about art\, legacy\, and community. \n\n\n\nGiants at MCASD will kick off with a Preview Party open to the public on Friday\, April 17 from 6pm-9pm followed by an After Party at Lou Lou’s Jungle Room at The Lafayette Hotel starting at 10pm. On Saturday\, April 18\, MCASD will host a Free Public Opening of the exhibition. \n\n\n\nMCASD700 Prospect St.La Jolla\, CA 92037\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharing is Caring:
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/giants-art-from-the-dean-collection-of-swizz-beatz-alicia-keys/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T235959
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SUMMARY:Surrealism Exhibition: THE LIFE
DESCRIPTION: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 free exhibition invites audiences into a thought-provoking exploration of identity\, perception\, memory\, and the blurred boundaries between reality and imagination through contemporary surrealist works. Expect an evening of immersive visual storytelling and unexpected perspectives from artists pushing beyond the ordinary into the fantastical. \n\n\n\nOn view May 4 – June 7\, 2026Opening Reception: Friday\, May 15  •  7 PM – 9 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharing is Caring:
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/surrealism-exhibition-the-life/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T235959
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SUMMARY:Kim’s Convenience
DESCRIPTION:Ins Choi and Esther Chung. Photo by Dahlia Katz.\n\n\n\nHeart 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 traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise\, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi\, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love\, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless\, beautiful\, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.” \n\n\n\nDonald and Darlene Shiley StageOld Globe TheatreConrad Prebys Theatre Center \n\n\n\nSan Diego premiereBy Ins ChoiDirected by Weyni MengeshaA Soulpepper Theatre Company and Adam Blanshay Productions production in association with American Conservatory Theater \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharing is Caring:
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/kims-convenience/
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T235959
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SUMMARY:Queer Mvmnt Fest
DESCRIPTION: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 of queer BIPOC and disabled artists. \n\n\n\nThe festival is curated and directed by DISCO RIOT Producing Artists: Martin Anthony Dorado and Alyssa Rose. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharing is Caring:
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/queer-mvmnt-fest-2/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T235959
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CREATED:20260514T233626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T233627Z
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SUMMARY:Decoding DaVinci
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nParticipants are plunged into a real-life conspiracy\, tasked with infiltrating a powerful secret society before ruthless enemies destroy it forever. But this isn’t a traditional escape room confined by four walls. The UC San Diego campus becomes the game board. Hidden clues lie buried in plain sight within landmarks you pass every day—statues\, fountains\, monuments\, park benches\, alleyways—all transformed into pieces of an intricate living puzzle. \n\n\n\nPart scavenger hunt\, part immersive theater\, part outdoor escape room\, Decoding DaVinci turns the UC San Diego campus into a cinematic adventure where every corner could hold the next revelation…or the next betrayal. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharing is Caring:
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/decoding-davinci/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T160000
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CREATED:20260513T232929Z
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SUMMARY:Sabor Del Barrio
DESCRIPTION: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 shops\, breweries\, and distilleries\, all serving up bold flavors rooted in tradition\, creativity\, and culture throughout the historic Barrio Logan Cultural District. Stroll\, bike\, or hop on the free trolley shuttle as you taste your way through the barrio\, surrounded by vibrant murals\, outdoor public art\, lowriders\, street vendors\, and the unmistakable energy that makes Barrio Logan unlike anywhere else. All funds are reinvested into the community! Support the Barrio and leave with a full happy belly. Come hungry. Leave inspired. Experience the barrio through its flavors. \n\n\n\n🎟️ Your ticket includes:• A tasting at all 35+ participating businesses• Free entry to the Chicano Park Museum & Cultural Center\, The Atheneum Art Center\, Quint Gallery\, and a tour at Tao Clay.• Free trolley shuttle service throughout the district \n\n\n\nPrice: Advance tickets: $40. Day-of tickets: $55 (if available) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharing is Caring:
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/sabor-del-barrio/
CATEGORIES:Culinary Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260608T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260608T210000
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CREATED:20260521T042515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T042517Z
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SUMMARY:Silent Movie Mondays: Safety Last! (1923)
DESCRIPTION:Silent Movie Mondays: Safety Last! (1923)\n\n\n\nStarring Harold Lloyd\, organist Russ Peck\n\n\n\nGet your tickets now to experience the comic genius of silent film star Harold Lloyd in Safety Last!  Loaded with hilarious gags and incredible stunts\, Safety Last! tells the story of a simple small-town boy trying to make it in the big city by telling little white lies of “success” to his girlfriend along the way and ultimately leave him hanging by a thread… Join us for this laugh-out-loud thrill ride of a film featuring live organ accompaniment tailored to the film by Russ Peck. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nSharing is Caring:
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/silent-movie-mondays-safety-last-1923/
CATEGORIES:Film & Multi-media,Music Performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T235959
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SUMMARY:Adult Storytime
DESCRIPTION: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 music and memory into a richly textured theatrical experience. Drawing from her own storied journey as a caregiver to her four children\, including triplets\, to her mother\, and shaped by the voices of relatives\, coworkers\, peers\, and members of the public\, Gobel crafts an intimate mosaic of testimony. Humor lives beside grief. Tenderness shares space with frustration. The result is a portrait of caregiving that is as complex and contradictory as love itself. Throughout the evening\, guests are welcomed to reflect on and share their own stories\, creating a communal space for truth telling and connection. Blending vulnerability with musical virtuosity\, Adult Storytime offers blues through the weight of hesitation\, laughter in recognition\, and perhaps your own story illuminated on stage. \n\n\n\nLight Box Theatre- 2590 Truxtun Rd #205San Diego\, CA 92106\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharing is Caring:
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/adult-storytime/
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word / Literature,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T235959
DTSTAMP:20260606T175555
CREATED:20260225T071634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T071639Z
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SUMMARY:Nocturnes: Five Ballets
DESCRIPTION: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 and choreography entirely by women\, the performance includes exciting premieres alongside emotionally powerful works exploring love\, resilience\, and human connection. With live music\, immersive storytelling\, and nationally recognized artists\, this electrifying night expands the boundaries of modern ballet and brings fresh energy to San Diego’s dance scene. \n\n\n\nSaturday\, June 13\, 2026 • 2 PM & 7:30 PMThe Baker-Baum Concert Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharing is Caring:
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/nocturnes-five-ballets/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T235959
DTSTAMP:20260606T175555
CREATED:20260117T022725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T033144Z
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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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharing is Caring:
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/cat-gunn-if-only-by-the-light-of-a-new-moon/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175555
CREATED:20260513T234414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T234420Z
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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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharing is Caring:
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/summer-arts-fest-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175555
CREATED:20260117T031030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T031032Z
UID:52422-1781366400-1781384400@vanguardculture.com
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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharing is Caring:
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/east-village-blues-fest-2/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260617T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T235959
DTSTAMP:20260606T175555
CREATED:20260412T045451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T171008Z
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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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharing is Caring:
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/mainly-mozart-all-star-orchestra-festival-2/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260731T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T235959
DTSTAMP:20260606T175555
CREATED:20260412T042918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T042924Z
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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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharing is Caring:
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/summerfest/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T235959
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CREATED:20260401T164656Z
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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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharing is Caring:
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/hells-kitchen/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175555
CREATED:20260125T190525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T021858Z
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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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharing is Caring:
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/nonprofit-arts-leadership-summit/
CATEGORIES:Lecture / Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T220000
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CREATED:20260225T054216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T054222Z
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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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharing is Caring:
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/culture-cocktails-1926/
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T235959
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CREATED:20260602T183010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T183021Z
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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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nSharing is Caring:
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/san-diego-tijuana-international-jazz-festival-2/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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