San Diego's best arts and culture this fall 2024

Published September 9, 2024 at 6:05 AM PDT

Spotlight on local artists
Our top 5 picks
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This fall, discover our picks for the best art and culture in San Diego, including visual art, theater, dance, music and literature — and even some picks for kids.

Read on for roundups of events, but also a chance to get to know some of the creative people sharing their art with San Diego.

Spotlight on local artists

Our top 5 picks

Calendar

City Ballet of San Diego's 'Dracula'

This event is in the past.

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 8 PM

California Center for the Arts: Escondido

$39-$99

San Diego Opera: 'La bohème'

This event is in the past.

Ongoing until November 3, 2024

San Diego Civic Theatre

$23-$270

Art of Elan: 'Indigo'

This event is in the past.

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6 PM

Mingei International Museum: Balboa Park

$17.85-$39.19

The Big Birthday Block Party

This event is in the past.

Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 10 AM to 3 PM

San Diego Natural History Museum

Free

City Ballet's Dracula

This event is in the past.

Ongoing until November 10, 2024

Balboa Theatre

$41 - $112

Free Public Opening: 'For Dear Life: Art, Medicine, and Disability'

This event is in the past.

Thursday, September 19, 2024 from 11 AM to 8 PM

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (La Jolla)

Free

'Reservoir 2' by Sarah Hennies

This event is in the past.

Ongoing until November 9, 2024

St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral

$15 - $25

'Poe and His Progeny'

This event is in the past.

Ongoing until November 1, 2024

Villa Montezuma Museum

$30

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

This event is in the past.

Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 11 AM to 1 PM

Oak Park Library

Free

Día de los Muertos Storytime with Ms. Jackie

This event is in the past.

Ongoing until October 31, 2024

Multiple locations

Free

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