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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: UNFOLD Projects at ICA San Diego-North; experimental performance in "Working Title No. 5"; a 30-hour jazz marathon; construction workers doing yoga at the Old Globe; Black maritime history; new dance from The Rosin Box and Pointeworks and more.

Join OMA’s Free First Sundays for Art for All! Each month, OMA welcomes friends and neighbors on Free First Sundays to join in Art for All, our fun hands-on art-making experience led by artists and cultural partners from our community. In recognition and celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month in June, come continue the conversation in July at OMA! Create your own pride-themed flags, bracelets, and shirts to display who YOU are the rest of the year. Whether you’re new to art or have your own creative flow, Art for All is the time to let your imagination soar. Visit our current exhibits to spark your creativity! Explore different art-making materials through creative projects at each session while learning from local and regional artists. Check back each month to see what we’re up to next! These informal drop-in workshops are open to all ages. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. All materials are provided free of charge, while supplies last. All levels welcome! Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Are you a fresh addition to our community? Come join us for our New Member Welcome! It's a fantastic chance to enjoy complimentary refreshments, meet both new and long-standing members, discover volunteer prospects, and indulge in a private docent tour of our ongoing exhibitions. If you can't make it this time, watch out for future New Member Welcome events on our calendar. Whether you've been a member for a week or a year, we're thrilled to have you join us and embrace a stronger sense of belonging. If you have any questions, please email membership@oma-online.org. Ticket Prices: Member: Free Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Join OMA’s Free First Sundays for Art for All! Each month, OMA welcomes friends and neighbors on Free First Sundays to join in Art for All, our fun hands-on art-making experience led by artists and cultural partners from our community. The San Diego Art Prize is dedicated to the idea that the visual arts are a necessary and rewarding ingredient of any world-class city and a building block of the lifestyle of its residents. Conceived to promote and encourage dialogue, reflection, and social interaction about San Diego’s artistic and cultural life, this annual award honors artistic expression. The San Diego Art Prize, a cash prize with exhibition opportunities, spotlights artists in the San Diego to Ensenada, Mexico, region whose outstanding achievements in the field of visual arts merit the recognition. Join us this month as we celebrate the three 2026 winners of San Diego Art Prize: Danielle Dean, Ingrid Hernández, and Tatiana Ortiz-Rubio. Come create art projects inspired by their award-winning work! Whether you’re new to art or have your own creative flow, Art for All is the time to let your imagination soar. Visit our current exhibitions to spark your creativity! Explore different art-making materials through creative projects at each session while learning from local and regional artists. Check back each month to see what we’re up to next! These informal drop-in workshops are open to all ages. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. All materials are provided free of charge, while supplies last. All levels welcome! Ticket Prices: Free Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate Father’s Day with a more grown-up kind of gathering at The Rooftop Bar. This year, trade the neckties and backyard barbecue for mezze platters designed for sharing, curated wine pairings, and a refined take on the classic Old Fashioned. Whether you’re toasting Dad, catching up over cocktails, or turning the afternoon into sunset drinks by the coast, it’s the perfect excuse to slow down, connect, and raise a glass together above the Pacific. Visit: https://www.rooftopbaroceanside.com/event/fathers-day-2026/ The Rooftop Bar Oceanside on Instagram and Facebook

The House of Pacific Relations at Balboa Park invites you to be a part of a vibrant, cross-cultural exhibition celebrating the diverse heritage of our community. "Culture and Colors: A Celebration of Global Artistry" is a one-day exhibition dedicated to showcasing the unique traditions, histories, and contemporary expressions of our member houses through visual art. Art and various crafts will be available for purchase. Free public viewing 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. $20 Ticketed reception for 21+ Only from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Free parking available after 6 p.m. House of Pacific Relations International Cottages on Facebook / Instagram

Pointeworks' Artistic Director, Sophie Williams, pioneers this one night event at the Balboa Theater in San Diego as a monumental moment for dance history. Here at Pointeworks, we unify artists to collaborate with a heart towards change. "COMPOSITIONS: An Evening of Katie Jenkins," brings together an international cast of world class artists for a program dedicated entirely to female voices in both choreography and composition. Along with it being Pointeworks biggest event to date, we are dedicating this night to the incredible women that shape our industry. "COMPOSITIONS" is our way of honoring our very own Resident Choreographer, Katie Jenkins, as the very FIRST female composer to compose a full evening ballet of mixed repertoire. The program features the return of Laine Habony’s Chasing Shadows, a striking piano solo work, Jacquelyn Long’s Moving Forces for six dancers, piano and violin, and the evening culminates in a world premiere, Where No Storm Comes, by acclaimed choreographer Hélène Simoneau, featuring a soaring new score for live string quartet. Please join us in celebrating the beauty of dance, collaboration and connection, female voices, and the gift that art is to our lives! We hope to see you there! Pointeworks on Facebook / Instagram

The colorful Encinitas Arts Alive banners displayed along Coast Highway this summer will be auctioned to the public at the Encinitas Community Center. Enjoy a reception at 1:30 p.m., followed by a live auction at 2 p.m. featuring all 85 original banner paintings. From surf culture and local landmarks to wildlife and abstracts, there’s something for every art lover. Bid on a one-of-a-kind original artwork to add color and character to your home, garden, patio, office, or other favorite space. Auctioneer Jacob Aere of KPBS Radio will lead the bidding. Proceeds support local artists and youth arts education. Art Can't Hurt You on Instagram

This is a small park with great views. There are lots of lovely mature trees, ocean vistas from the west side, playgrounds, and paths as well as plenty of shade. Parking is free and restrooms are available. Open to All Levels! Whether you're a seasoned plein air painter or just starting your artistic journey, this event is for you! Beginners and experienced painters can find fresh inspiration in the urban and natural landscape. How to Participate: Register for the event on the San Diego Plein Air Painters Meetup Group site: https://www.meetup.com/painter-86/ Bring your painting supplies, easel, and canvases. Don't forget sunscreen and a hat for the California sun! This is a non-instructional event. Paint to your heart's content and enjoy the dynamic surroundings. Become an OMA Artist Alliance Member: Join and learn more about Artist Alliance and the activities at Oceanside Museum of Art at: https://oma-online.org/membership/ Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Get ready for a week of creativity, curiosity, and happy, paint-splattered hands. At Oceanside Museum of Art’s Summer Art Camp, kids get to spend their days making art, exploring ideas, and learning from our Gallery Educators in a welcoming Museum setting. TWO UNIQUE WEEKS: SIGN UP FOR ONE OR BOTH! LIMITED TO 25 SPOTS PER WEEK! June 15–19, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. June 22–26, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. While both weeks visit the same exhibitions and explore similar big ideas, no two weeks are the same! Projects, subjects, and materials shift each week, so returning campers will enjoy fresh challenges. This allows returning campers to deepen their skills while creating entirely new artwork! What to Expect Campers will learn foundational art skills like drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpting, and mixed media while also building confidence, problem-solving skills, and creative independence. Activities include drawing cartoons with a professional cartoon artist, designing and building cardboard “automatic machines” inspired by the "Aaron Kramer: Sense of Wonder" exhibition, creating custom prints on tote bags inspired by the "Matrix Multipled: Hybrid Approaches to Printmaking" exhibition, plein air watercolor painting, collaborative mural-making, beach sketching, mixed media collage, and more. Beyond art techniques, campers practice observation, creative thinking, collaboration, and expressing their ideas visually. OMA's galleries are our inspiration labs, and every project encourages experimentation and trying something new (there’s no “right way” here!) Each day includes a walk to the Oceanside Public Library (OPL) where free lunch is provided by the Lunch at the Library program if needed, otherwise kids can bring their lunch from home. OPL is our favorite neighbor and a great place to reset before heading back to the studio. Ways to Save Early bird sign ups are available for non-member registrants to save 10% using coupon code "OMAEARLYBIRD" before March 16*. Active OMA Members save EVEN MORE with 20% OFF Summer Art Camp registration, just enter your member email when registering! Learn more about OMA membership here. *Early bird 10% off coupon code offer ends March 16, 2026. Members save 20% off registration through June 2026. Offers cannot be combined. Space is limited to 25 campers per week. Registration Prices: Non-Member: $400 Member: $320 (20% off) Early Bird: $360 (10% off) Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram