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The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) announces "The Dean Collection Presents: Hometown Heroes," a new exhibition opening April 18, 2026, alongside "Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys." To celebrate San Diego’s creative community, Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys approached MCASD with the idea of spotlighting local artists from the Dean Collection to accompany the run of "Giants." MCASD collaborated with the Deans to organize "Hometown Heroes," which will feature photographers MJ Pimentel, Oscar Cruz, and Chata, drawn from the Dean Collection, in dialogue with selected works from the museum’s permanent collection by regional artists Andrea Chung, Esteban Cabeza de Baca, and Fox Maxy. Works by Pimentel, Cruz and Chata capture facets of life in San Diego with images that speak to the encroachment of gentrification, a longstanding history of Chicana/o/e activism, lowrider car culture, and community pride. With an eye towards the natural environment, Chung’s cyanotypes of lionfish shed light on the enduring effects of colonialism, while Cabeza de Baca’s layered painting and Maxy’s sculptural video installation point to the cultural and ecologic forces that have shaped the U.S. /Mexico border region. This exhibition celebrates San Diego’s artists and histories born from a recent acquisition made by The Dean Collection. "Neighborhood Visualz," an exhibition showcasing film photographs by Cruz and Pimentel, was on view at Por Vida, a coffee shop and gallery in Barrio Logan, when Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean) paid a visit and decided to purchase the entire show. This is in line with the Deans’ unique approach to collecting that centers on forming personal relationships with artists and amplifying voices that have been historically underrepresented. This MCASD exclusive exhibition centers Black, Brown, and Indigenous experiences at a critical time. As the first "Giants" venue incorporating both English and Spanish labels, MCASD continues to further their commitment to highlighting the work of Latino/a/e artists in the broader San Diego community and beyond. Local traditions will also be incorporated into the run of "Giants," starting with a performance and blessing by Danza Mexi’cayotl—one of the oldest and most respected Chichimeca-Azteca dance groups in San Diego County—to kick off the exhibition’s opening celebration. "Hometown Heroes" is curated by MCASD Associate Curator, Amy Crum, and will be on view April 18 through Nov. 8, 2026.

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Just because you live in a small place doesn't mean it has to look or feel cramped. Interior designers share creative strategies to create the illusion of space that work for renters and small budgets.

Do you have the "Whimsical Eye" needed to turn a humble shoebox into a magical diorama? Armed with only your wits and scraps of "treasure", you must craft a tiny world within a shoebox before the final grain of sand falls through the hourglass. Quest Details: - Gathering Place: The Home Arts and Hobbies Exhibit - Enchanted Date: The 10th of June - Appointed Hour: Precisely at the stroke of 1 p.m. - Rite of Entry: An On-The-Spot Contest open to the first 15 enchanters to scribe their name into the scroll. No pre-registration needed. - Awards: Sacred Ribbons of Red, White, and Blue Our royal council of judges will bestow honors upon the top three (3) enchanters, aged ten (10) years and older, who show the most imagination, detail, and cleverness. We await your presence. Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2026/small-box-contest San Diego County Fair on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for a hands-on morning of reflection, storytelling, and creative making inspired by the photography of Graciela Iturbide. Drawing from her poetic images of landscapes, objects, and communities, this workshop invites participants to explore the relationship between people and the natural world through the creation of organic, nature-inspired books. The program will begin with an educator-led tour of the exhibition, offering close-looking opportunities and conversation to deepen engagement with Iturbide’s work. During this workshop, participants will create one-of-a-kind handmade books using natural materials such as dried leaves, shells, and wood. Guided by museum educators, you will explore simple bookmaking techniques while considering how organic forms, textures, and found elements can hold memory and meaning. Each book will become a tactile archive, an intimate meditation on place, environment, and personal connection. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Members of the orchestra have dusted off their flutes, violins and trombones and come to the Coronado Community Center to play with joy and no judgement.

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Experience contemporary local art in the polished, inviting setting of Unscripted Spaces, an interior design showroom in La Jolla Village Step into a unique art experience where local creativity meets refined interior design. "In Situ: La Jolla," presented by San Diego Art Directory as part of the Activated Spaces program, is a curated installation inside the two-story luxury showroom of Unscripted Spaces. Designed as fully realized modern apartments, the space offers a rare opportunity to experience artwork in context—where paintings, sculptures, textiles, and mixed-media pieces interact directly with architecture, light, and furniture. During the opening reception, enjoy live music, light bites, and drinks while exploring the exhibition and mingling with the artists. Co-insiding with the First Friday Art Walk The event coincides with La Jolla Village First Friday Art Walk, and an additional outdoor display will feature six participating artists, offering a street-level glimpse of the creativity happening inside. "In Situ: La Jolla" exhibition positions original artworks by San Diego artists within a living environment, highlighting how artists’ work can elevate and complete a space beyond traditional gallery walls. The exhibition showcases a range of genres and media, emphasizing texture, contrast, and presence within a clean, modern interior. Visitors can explore wall-based works, sculptures, and small-scale objects integrated into styled vignettes, experiencing art as part of a fully designed environment. Curator: Blanca Lucia Bergman Blanca Lucia Bergman, MBA, is a San Diego–based art curator and business consultant recognized for producing innovative exhibitions and spearheading cross-industry collaborations. She has curated shows with leading local institutions including the Mingei International Museum, Sparks Gallery, and the San Diego International Airport, as well as alternative art spaces throughout the region. In addition to her curatorial practice, Blanca has served as a juror for both youth and adult art exhibitions at local galleries and museums, bringing a thoughtful and inclusive eye to the evaluation of diverse artistic voices. Her work is defined by a commitment to championing dialogue, cultural growth, and community well-being. This event is open to all. Whether you’re a longtime art and design lover, a curious first-time visitor, or a First Friday Art Walk explorer, it’s an opportunity to discover new work, connect with local artists, and see how contemporary art can transform a space. Free and open to the public. Please, RSVP.

"Weird Al" Yankovic brings his legendary full-production multimedia comedy rock show back to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park with the BIGGER & WEIRDER 2026 Tour, playing his iconic hits as well as some never-performed-live-before fan favorites. Al’s long-time band is joined by four additional players to create a super-sized concert experience. “Weird Al” Yankovic is the biggest-selling comedy recording artist in history.  A 5-time Grammy Award winner, he is best known for his parodies of the biggest musical artists over the last 4 decades, including Madonna, Michael Jackson, Taylor Swift, Queen, U2 and Lady Gaga, all with their personal blessings.  His many hits include “Amish Paradise,” “Eat It,” “Like a Surgeon,” “Smells Like Nirvana,” “Word Crimes,” and the platinum-selling “White & Nerdy.” His last album Mandatory Fun is the only comedy album in history to debut at #1 on the Billboard Top 200.  Yankovic’s live shows have entertained audiences across the globe for generations, including appearances at such iconic venues as Radio City Music Hall, The Hollywood Bowl, Red Rocks, Carnegie Hall, Wolf Trap, The Kennedy Center and Madison Square Garden. In 2022, Yankovic produced and co-wrote the Emmy-winning biopic WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story, starring Daniel Radcliffe in the title role. VIP Meet & Greet and Backstage Tour Packages are available for this show. Follow this link for more information on VIP packages. --- Special Guest Puddles Pity Party, the 7-foot sad clown whose golden voice is “comparable to any Grammy winner” (Los Angeles Times), has amassed over 900K YouTube subscribers and performed sold out shows around the globe including San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts, London’s Soho Theatre and a residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. He has performed on stage with such legends as Eric Idle, Nick Offerman, Jack Black, Maynard James Keenan and Primus. Puddles’ one-of-a-kind “textured voice laced with melancholy” (NY Times) has been hailed as “operatic” (Boston Globe) and his show both “life-affirming” (Herald Scotland) and “hysterically funny” (LA Weekly).  Please note: The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this concert. Be advised that this concert will contain strobe lighting elements. "Weird Al" Yankovic on Facebook / Instagram

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