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May 14, 2026 - May 23, 2026 Location: Old Poway Park Box Car Lot “I went to See Shakespeare and a Fight Broke Out.” Experience the Bard’s most visceral scenes, from the battlefield stakes of "Henry V" and the fiery tensions of "Romeo and Juliet" to the sharp-tongued duels of "Much Ado About Nothing." Witness the combative courtship of "The Taming of the Shrew" and the entangled rivalries of "A Midsummer Night’s Dream." Immediate, unfiltered, and wildly entertaining—where live swordplay is as sharp as the classic wit. Poway Shakespeare, a new professional theatre company, debuts this thrilling collection in its own dedicated venue at Old Poway Park. About The San Diego International FRINGE Festival: View the schedule of events Subscribe to Fringe News Download our App San Diego International Fringe Festival on Facebook / Instagram

An evening of music created entirely in the moment by pianist, composer, and improviser Boris Acosta-Jaramillo and his ensemble — spontaneous, alive, and shaped by the energy of the room. Drawing from groove, texture, and atmosphere, the Boris Acosta-Jaramillo Ensemble moves fluidly through sound worlds that are at once visceral and contemplative, familiar and uncharted. The performance will be accompanied by live visual art by Mochilla — the acclaimed Los Angeles-based production company — who will create an immersive, interactive visual experience responding to the music as it unfolds on stage. Performing: Boris Acosta-Jaramillo — piano, Fender Rhodes & keyboards | Wilfrido Terrazas — flutes | Anthony Burr — clarinets | David Aguila — trumpet & electronics | Alex Noice — electric guitar | Ted Taforo — saxophones | Rob Thorsen — double bass | Tyler Kreutel — drums | Allan Phillips — percussion | Guy LaBorde — electronics Free admission. All are welcome. Boris Acosta-Jaramillo on Instagram

Back after winning Audience Choice at San Diego Fringe 2024, “Rhythm Delivered” by DrumatiX is a wildly inventive, nonverbal explosion of rhythm, movement, humor, and surprise. Tap dance, body percussion, and found-object drumming transform buckets, barrels, boxes, tech gadgets, and everyday items into a thrilling live a cappella orchestra. As mysterious boxes are opened, performers uncover hidden objects, unexpected rhythms, and one surprise after another. Athletic, playful, and bursting with audience interaction, the show builds a shared pulse in real time. Accessible across ages and cultures, this award-winning hit invites you to clap, laugh, respond, and jump into rhythm. San Diego International Fringe Festival on Facebook / Instagram

If you have been following the growing body of research into technology use is changing childhood, you have likely come across the work of researcher and professor Jean Twenge. In her latest book “10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World,” she gives parents concrete advice for how to manage screen time based on her research, as well as from her experience as a parent herself.

"Hail Mary, None of the Grace," fresh from a 26 performance run at Edinburgh Fringe, will be at San Diego Fringe starting Friday, May 15, 2026 at 6 p.m. at the No Limits Space! Chris Sparkle, Ed Fringe Reviewer....., "a story full of honesty, sincerity, and surprises." Mary Kennedy, yes one of those Kennedys, third cousins twice removed; all of the tragedy, none of the money, stars in and wrote "Hail Mary, None of the Grace." But, no Irish Catholic story is complete without a mention of a good Irish funeral! Join Mary as she lays her mother to rest. Through her mother’s dying, Mary learned how to live. Hail Mary, None of the Grace is a roller coaster of awakenings for Kennedy, which has created the woman she is today. Mary Kennedy is best known for her recurring character New Fiona on the show SHAMELESS, starring William H. Macy and Emmy Rossum. Kennedy was also inducted into the Shameless Hall of Shame for the final season for her portrayal of New Fiona. SHAMELESS was on Showtime for 11 seasons and now streams on Netflix. "Hail Mary, None of the Grace," was one of four shows named, Best of the Fest for Whitefire Theatre's Solofest 2026 in Los Angeles at the Whitefire Theatre. "Hail Mary, None of the Grace," Directed by Charlene Ward opens at San Diego Fringe at the No Limits - Lincoln Park space on Friday, May 15-Thursday May 21, 2026. This show will also be at Baja Fringe for an international performance ONE NIGHT ONLY, Saturday, May 23, 2026. For tickets and more information: https://sdfringe.org/performances/hail-mary-none-of-the-grace/ San Diego International Fringe Festival on Facebook / Instagram

May 12–24, 2026 View the schedule of events Subscribe to Fringe News Download our App The San Diego International Fringe Festival returns for its 14th groundbreaking year—launching May 12 with Fringe Previews and continuing through May 24, 2026. This year marks an extraordinary moment for our region as we continue expanding our binational artistic footprint and prepare to welcome global leaders for the World Fringe Congress 2026. For 2026, we introduce the Baja California Pilot Program—not our first activity in Baja, but an intentional, modest first-phase return designed to grow sustainably in the years ahead. This long-term vision includes thoughtful expansion south toward Ensenada and east toward Mexicali, strengthening a vibrant cross-border creative corridor. As always, San Diego International Fringe Festival remains committed to open access: unjuried, uncensored, and artist-driven. This year, artist applications were launched quietly and without advance notifications to ensure new artists, emerging voices, and first-time applicants have an equal opportunity to participate alongside returning companies. Whether you’re a longtime Fringer or discovering us for the first time, we invite you to join us in 2026 as artists from around the world come together to create, experiment, challenge expectations, and celebrate the power of performance without limits. San Diego International Fringe Festival on Facebook / Instagram

First, we’ll tell you what happened when a San Diego-based destroyer ship fired on an Iranian Cargo ship. An arrest has been made as part of continued-tension around a local data center’s development. Then, hundreds gathered outside of city hall to protest the near-elimination of arts and culture from the city’s budget. Also, we bring you a preview of the third annual WOW festival.

Every Day Is an Adventure From hands-on activities to creative exploration, our summer camps turn curiosity into discovery. Campers dive into history, art, and storytelling through interactive experiences designed to spark imagination, build confidence, and make every day memorable. Fun, learning, and adventure—right here in the heart of Balboa Park. San Diego History Center on Facebook / Instagram

The owners of the San Diego Padres are reportedly nearing an agreement to sell the team for a record $3.9 billion. On Midday Edition Monday, we talk about who the buyers are and what the sale means for the future of the team.

The New City Sinfonia, under the direction of Alyze Dreiling, presents a "Celebration of Spring" with a performance of Beethoven's Symphony No. 6 and Boulanger's "D'u matin de printemps." Featured soloist with be Jessica Yui, flutist performing Gluck's "Dance of the Blessed Spirits" and Pinakin Dhamdhere, bassoonist, performing the Rondo from Weber's Bassoon Concerto. This concert is free and open to the public and is sponsored by St. Mark's United Methodist Church 2025-26 Concert Series. Visit: https://www.stmarksumcsd.org/concert-series