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Be part of the Art of Reading Book Club, where art, literature, and art history converge. Join fellow Museum Members as we discuss, "Camille Pissarro: The Audacity of Impressionism by Anka Muhlstein," named a Best Book of 2023 by The New Yorker. "The Audacity of Impressionism" is an engaging biography that explores Camille Pissarro—often called the father of Impressionism—and how his Jewish heritage and independent spirit shaped his life and art, drawing on his work, letters, and close relationships with artists like Monet, Degas, and Cézanne. Coffee and light snacks will be served. The book club will be followed by a docent-led tour of art works relating to the book. Please save your spot by Wednesday, February 11, by clicking here. Prior to entry all participants are required to check in at the SDMA rotunda admissions desk, after which you will meet in the Museum boardroom. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Please join us! No reservation is required. All materials are provided. Free with Museum admission. Great for artists of all ages. Community Art Workshops invite artists to enjoy hands-on art making experiences inspired by the thinking and creating processes of artists on view at the Museum. Artists under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Urban Plates is vowing to make Valentine’s Day more affordable, with a chef-crafted three-course, sit-down dinner for under $30 and no reservations required. It's a low-stress, low-price approach to a night that usually isn’t. Whether hanging with your Galentine’s or that special someone, everyone can enjoy a Valentine’s meal for a price that’s accessible to all at only $29.95 per person. The deal will be available Wednesday, February 11, through Monday, February 16. You can also pick up the meal to-go or have it delivered for $34.95 per person. Guests can choose from a range of starter and main options, including: - Soup or salad starters: Tomato Basil Soup, Seafood Chowder, Caesar Salad, or House Salad - Main course options: Grilled grass-fed Steak or Chimichurri Steak, Grilled or Blackened sustainably-sourced Salmon, Sustainable Wild Ahi Tuna, Sustainable Barramundi Seabass, Grilled Cage-Free Chicken or Crispy Chicken Tenders (no added hormones, antibiotic free). Each main comes with two sides of your choice and grilled rustic bread - Optional add-on: Garlic Shrimp Skewer for $5 - Wine Pairing: For the perfect pairing, enjoy 50% off all bottles of wine when dining in For dessert, choose one from the following selections: Mango Tart, Flourless Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Vanilla Cake, Hummingbird Cake, Banana Cream Pie, Chocolate Chunk Cookie, Cowgirl Cookie, or a Gluten-Free Chocolate Cookie. For more details or to place an order, visit https://urbanplates.com. Urban Plates on Facebook / Instagram

Gather to listen to exciting storytelling in The San Diego Museum of Art Library. Families are invited to come and enjoy lively storytelling, songs, and readings of some of our favorite art-inspired children’s books. Readings are at 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. inside The San Diego Museum of Art Library with entry near the Panama 66 restaurant. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Watch the San Diego Clippers take on the College Park Skyhawks at Oceanside’s Frontwave Arena for an action-packed night filled with high-flying dunks, buzzer-beaters, and unforgettable moments. The theme for the evening is Throwback night and ticket holders will receive an exclusive Bill Walton bobblehead giveaway! San Diego Clippers on Facebook / Instagram

Watch the San Diego Clippers take on the College Park Skyhawks at Oceanside’s Frontwave Arena for an action-packed night filled with high-flying dunks, buzzer-beaters, and unforgettable moments. The theme for the evening is college night and ticket holders will receive an exclusive pint glass giveaway! San Diego Clippers on Facebook / Instagram

Join us on Thursday, February 12 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for a tour of "Staying Power" in the University Art Gallery with guest curator, Barbara Paris Gifford. The opening reception will follow, where artists will be in attendance. Barbara Paris Gifford is Senior Curator of Contemporary Art, Craft, and Design at the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) in New York City. She oversees MAD’s renowned jewelry collection and has helped organize over twenty exhibitions in all craft mediums, including "Voulkos: The Breakthrough Years" (2016-7), "The World of Anna Sui" (2019-20), and "Jewelry Stories: Highlights from the Collection 1947-Now" (2020-ongoing), for which she edited a comprehensive catalogue. Most recently, she presented "Out of the Jewelry Box" (2024-6), an exhibition and catalogue exploring the intersection of Queerness and contemporary jewelry, and "Douriean Fletcher: Jewelry of the Afrofuture" (2025-6). An expert in jewelry and fashion, she has written and presented on these subjects for numerous publications and venues. Gifford holds an MA in Decorative Arts, Design History, and Material Culture from the Bard Graduate Center, NY. SDSU School of Art and Design on Instagram

Art of Elan continues its partnership with UC San Diego’s ArtPower with a deeply personal, intimate program centered on the human voice entitled “Mayrig” (“mother” in Armenian). The show was created by Karen Ouzounian and Lembit Beecher for cello with electronics, piano and vocals. The voices of Karen’s mother and grandmother are interwoven with original arrangements of Armenian music of her family’s past home of Anatolia, songs and stories drawn from their post-genocide home of Lebanon, and the beloved music of Charles Aznavour. Opening and closing the program is Marin Marais’ "Les Voix Humaines," music from hundreds of years ago providing a window into the present. ArtPower at UC San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

“Mujeres on the mic talking real-life mujer stuff — you laugh, you play Lotería, you live your best chingona life.” With comedy topics ranging from relationships, parenthood, HOA's, embarrassing moments and more, you are bound to find yourself laughing at the things you think in your head, but we say out loud on stage! If you are a Chingona, a strong-minded, strong-willed woman who knows the struggles of being a mom, sister, teacher, lover, this comedy show is for you. If you are ready to let loose or know a bad-ass woman who needs a night of laughter, this is the show for Chingona in all of us! Mind Twist Comedy: Website / Facebook / Instagram

"Staying Power," on display in the University Art Gallery from February 3 – April 11, 2026, will showcase the past, present, and future of the School of Art and Design’s craft legacy, with a special focus on work from the Southern California region. The exhibition is curated by Barbara Paris Gifford, Senior Curator at the Museum of Arts and Design, New York. Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026 is a nationwide Semiquincentennial initiative to showcase the importance of the handmade both throughout our history and in contemporary life. The SDSU School of Art and Design is proud to be a part of Handwork 2026 by presenting a curated exhibition of outstanding craftwork by emeritus faculty, current faculty, and selected distinguished alumni from our Applied Design areas. SDSU School of Art and Design on Facebook / Instagram