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History Center Seeks Photos, Documents On African American Life In San Diego
- Jan. 15
- By Jade Hindmon, John Carroll
San Diego History Center is partnering with the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art to scan historical photos and documents of African American history in San Diego dating back to the 1850s. The History Center bought a special scanner to get the job done.
Kaori Fukuyama: Between the Lines
- Jan. 8
- By Julia Dixon Evans
Kaori Fukuyama recently installed a large-scale public installation on the exterior wall of North Park's Target store, and opens a solo show of new works this week at Sepehri Gallery.
Mark Your Calendar: What To Do This Month In San Diego
- Jan. 3
- By Jade Hindmon, Marissa Cabrera
The Tony-Award winning musical "Dear Evan Hansen" and legendary metal band Tool will be taking the stage in San Diego this month.
Weekend Preview: La Posada, Vend Arts, theNAT's Living Lab
- Dec. 13, 2019
- By Beth Accomando
This weekend try a little cultural and bio diversity by sampling events from Centro Cultural De La Raza, Little Italy and the San Diego Natural History Museum.
Barrio Logan's La Bodega Art Gallery Leaves Behind Lasting Legacy
- Dec. 12, 2019
- By Andi Dukleth
The gallery, which galvanized a community, is closing at six years.
Oceanside Museum Unveils Fingernail Art On 'Tiny Canvases'
- Oct. 22, 2019
- By Jade Hindmon
Creative Nail Design celebrates 40 years of Nail Art innovation with an exhibit at the Oceanside Museum of Art called "Tiny Canvases."
Without Walls Festival Showcases 22 Site-Specific Works
- Oct. 16, 2019
- By Beth Accomando
La Jolla Playhouse's Without Walls, or WOW, Festival takes place at Arts District Liberty Station Thursday through Sunday. The site-specific performances are put on by both local and international companies.
USD Hoehn Gallery Opens 'Christ: Life, Death, And Resurrection'
- Sept. 13, 2019
- By Beth Accomando
The University of San Diego’s Hoehn Family Galleries opened an exhibit called "Christ: Life, Death, and Resurrection." It draws upon the works of the Italian Renaissance from The British Museum and includes a drawing from Michelangelo.
Thumbprint Presents Hitchcock Group Art Show
- Aug. 14, 2019
- By Beth Accomando
Director Alfred Hitchcock is known as the Master of Suspense and his films still inspire artists today, decades after his death. This weekend Thumbprint Gallery presents the Hitchcock Group Art Show at Subterranean Coffee Boutique.
Catch The New Wave With Tiki Oasis 19
- Aug. 8, 2019
- By Beth Accomando, Nicholas McVicker
Tiki Oasis 19 kicked off last night at the Bali Hai and runs tonight through Sunday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
San Diego's Top Weekend Arts Events: Shifting Perspectives
- June 28, 2019
- By Jade Hindmon, Nina Garin
This weekend is all about shifting your perspective, whether it’s a new look at the world of Harry Potter, baseball songs interpreted by the symphony, or a modern way of looking at grand European art.
San Diego's Top Weekend Arts Events: Wonderspaces, Moonlight Amphitheatre And 'Little Shop Of Horrors'
- June 14, 2019
- By Jade Hindmon, Nina Garin
San Diego has plenty of summer staples, and this weekend two favorites return: Wonderspaces and Moonlight Amphitheatre’s summer season. Plus, don't miss a non-traditional staging of "Little Shop of Horrors."
San Diego's Top Weekend Arts Events: J-Lo, Avocados And BunnyKitty
- June 7, 2019
- By Jade Hindmon, Nina Garin
We love avocados here in San Diego, so much that there’s an entire festival devoted to the green fruit. Plus Jennifer Lopez celebrates a milestone birthday, and the San Diego Festival of the Arts returns.
San Diego's Top Weekend Arts Events: Candy And Dandies
- May 17, 2019
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin
A new version of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" comes to town, the San Diego Museum of Art expands its notion of Spanish art, and an underrated 1990s band returns to town.
San Diego's Top Weekend Arts Events: From Paintings To Pointe Shoes
- April 26, 2019
- By Jade Hindmon, Nina Garin
Warm weather means outdoor arts events like the popular Art Walk and Adams Avenue Unplugged. Or, if you want to stay indoors, there’s a dance performance of some favorite classical ballets.