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The 61st edition of the international art event launched on Saturday in an atmosphere marked by geopolitical strife.

Andaz San Diego is partnering with The San Diego Museum of Art to host a special Art Alive Preview Weekend April 17-19, 2026, featuring floral interpretations of art to provide guests and locals a glimpse of what they can anticipate at Art Alive at The San Diego Museum of Art on April 23-26, 2026. Art Alive is a beloved annual exhibition and signature fundraiser now in its forty-fifth year at the Museum. The Art Alive Preview Weekend hosted at Andaz San Diego will give visitors and locals an opportunity to explore the central element of Art Alive: floral arrangements inspired by works of art. This special preview event at Andaz Hotel will be held the weekend before Art Alive at The San Diego Museum of Art and transform the hotel into a living gallery, featuring original floral arrangements created by Art Alive designers and inspired by artworks and architectural elements in the hotel. Thoughtfully integrated throughout the property, the installations will invite hotel guests and the public to encounter art in unexpected ways, creating a visually compelling experience that blends creativity, design, and place. Throughout the weekend, guests can expect moments of discovery woven into Andaz San Diego’s modern design, from striking floral interpretations to art-forward details that encourage exploration and interaction. The Art Alive Preview Weekend reflects Andaz’s commitment to imaginative travel, offering experiences that are engaging, fun, and designed to leave a lasting impression. Andaz San Diego is also extending a 20% special offer to Art Alive attendees to stay at the Gaslamp hotel April 15 through April 30, 2026, inviting guests to make their Art Alive experience a full exploration of downtown San Diego. Located in the Gaslamp Quarter, Andaz San Diego embodies the brand’s philosophy of being global in scale while local in perspective. Through design-driven spaces, Andaz San Diego empowers self-expression and stimulates curiosity, inviting guests to go beyond the expected and immerse themselves in the creative energy of the city. Andaz San Diego’s Art Alive preview will be open to the public April 17-19, 2026. The full Art Alive experience at The San Diego Museum of Art will be held April 24–26, 2026. For more information about Art Alive, visit www.sdmart.org.

The Los Angeles Queens, the New York Heights, the Boston Hunters and the San Francisco Firebells take the field in Springfield, Ill., as the Women's Pro Baseball League kicks off its inaugural season.

Members get early access! Art Alive returns with a stunning array of colorful floral interpretations this April 24–April 26. Talented floral designers will fill the galleries with fragrant arrangements inspired by the Museum collection, offering a brilliantly colored backdrop for a weekend of beloved traditions and art-inspired activities. Enjoy early access to see nearly 100 spectacular floral arrangements interpreting works of art throughout the Museum; appreciate a festive large-scale floral installation by 2026 Rotunda Designer Kelsea Olivia, Founder & Creative Director of East Olivia; and enjoy special art installations only on view during Art Alive. During the Members’ Preview, members get to vote for their favorite interpretations in the Art Alive Floral Exhibition to select the three Members’ Choice winners. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

The San Diego Convention Center expects Comic-Con’s economic impact to match last year’s, while UC San Diego researchers predict which neighborhoods could see the most economic activity.

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OTC at the Brooks presents How the "Grinch Stole Christmas," starring Jim Carrey, on Saturday, December 6, on the Big Screen! Will the Grinch spoil Christmas at the Sunshine Brooks Theater (217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA)? See his sly tricks at 2 p.m., followed by a Grinchy craft. Best of all, wear a holiday sweater and get a FREE small popcorn to munch on as you root for Whoville! For all ages. Movie Description: In this live-action adaptation of the beloved children’s tale by Dr. Seuss, the reclusive green Grinch (Jim Carrey) decides to ruin Christmas for the cheery citizens of Whoville. Reluctantly joined by his hapless dog, Max, the Grinch comes down from his mountaintop home and sneaks into town to swipe everything holiday-related from the Whos. However, the bitter grump finds a hitch in his plans when he encounters the endearing Cindy Lou Who (Taylor Momsen). Rated PG. Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

"The Preview Party" celebrates the West Coast debut of Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys at MCASD, with special guests Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. Organized by the Brooklyn Museum, this landmark traveling exhibition brings together 130+ works by 37 Black diasporic artists from Africa, Europe, the United States, and the Caribbean-an extraordinary gathering of vision, voice, and legacy. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Preview Party starts at MCASD (700 Prospect St.). 10 p.m. - 2 a.m.: After Party at Lou Lou's Jungle Room at the Lafayette Hotel & Club (2223 El Cajon Blvd.). Doors open at 9:30 p.m. Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when ticket sales go live on Friday, March 13. Visit: https://mcasd.org/events/preview-party?utm_source=Museum+of+Contemporary+Art+San+Diego&utm_campaign=93ba401f57- MCASD on Instagram and Facebook