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Gabe Leonard is one of Distinction Gallery's most longstanding represented artists. His art work spans cinematic genres from Western to Noir. This event is free, all ages, with live music and drinks available for purchase from LastSpotBar (21+). LastSpotBar has a selection beer, wine and sake. Distinction Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

OTC Summer Theatre Performers focus on acting, singing, and dancing, while also honing audition skills, stage presence, and a sense of theater community. This year the camp culminates in two weekends of performances of a youth production of "The Spongebob Musical Youth Edition." Extended care is available for an additional $50 per week. Drop-off is as early as 8 a.m. and pick-up is until 5 p.m. The summer camp will run June 15 – July 10, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a night with the artists from "alchemy + light" as we discuss the industry, artistic choices and upcoming projects. Wednesdays the gallery is open until 7 p.m. so feel free to come early and explore the exhibition just before meeting the artists. The artists of True North Photo Society explore the interplay of alchemy and light in their newest collection of photographic works. This exhibit highlights their innovative approaches to transforming moments into luminous visual experiences. Visitors are invited to discover the subtle magic found in each image.

A Nature Inspired Art Exhibition at Balboa Park’s Historic, Gallery 21 Three San Diego artists presents "Where the Sea Meets the Sky," an immersive exhibition opening June 30 at Gallery 21 in the Spanish Village Art Center, Balboa Park. This nature driven showcase invites visitors into a space where earth, water, air, and imagination flow together, celebrating the living rhythms of the earth. Featuring artwork by Elena Miller, Karen Haub, and Ira Cosmos, the exhibition brings together ceramics, paintings, and mixed media that explore the wild beauty connecting ocean depths, open sky, and the human spirit. Each artist offers a unique yet harmonious perspective on nature’s resilience, mystery, and transformative power. Exhibition Dates: June 30 – July 13 Open daily, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Location: Gallery 21, Spanish Village Art Center 1770 Village Place, San Diego, CA 92101 Art Reception: July 5, 3–5 p.m. Featuring live music by San Diego folk singer songwriter Anna Ballew, whose soulful jazz and folk infused music adds depth and atmosphere to the celebration. Village Arts Education on Facebook / Instagram

While the organization's leaders are happy to help dogs in a precarious position, the shelters themselves are overflowing. Adoption fees for all pets (except horses) will be 50% off throughout August as part of the national Clear the Shelters campaign.

The San Diego Public Library's commemorative 2026 Comic-Con library card is designed by Keithan Jones to illustrate the library as a welcoming place.

Join us for a solo exhibition by artist Kate Kennedy, curated by Thumbprint Gallery and presented in the front main gallery space at Distinction Gallery, opens on Saturday, August 8, at 317 E. Grand Ave., Suite A, Escondido, CA 92025. The opening reception will take place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. as part of the monthly Second Saturday Art Walk in downtown Escondido, a community-wide celebration of local galleries, museums, and creative spaces. The evening will feature live music, with drinks available for purchase from Last Spot Bar, located inside the Distinction Gallery arts complex. The exhibition presents a new body of figurative works by Kennedy, whose practice spans representational drawing and painting. Her vivid colors and delicate lines are a sight to behold! Since 2009, Thumbprint Gallery has built a reputation throughout Southern California for championing artwork that blends the offbeat, contemporary, and surreal. The gallery has become known for its strong curatorial voice and history of introducing emerging artists to wider audiences. For more than twenty years, Distinction Gallery has showcased contemporary work by both emerging and established artists, cultivating a worldwide reputation while remaining a cornerstone of the San Diego arts community. This collaboration brings together Thumbprint Gallery’s curation and Distinction Gallery’s legacy to spotlight Kennedy's latest work. Distinction Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

This weekend's arts top picks: Koy Sun x The Finest live taping; mika Castañeda and Cat Gunn at Best Practice; AAPI Emerging Artists Fellowship; San Diego Black Pride's Sunday Service; an in-store sitar and rock show at Folk Arts Rare Records and more

San Diego has one of the busiest skies in the U.S. with over thousands of planes flying daily. The county is home to commercial flyers, enthusiasts and acrobats of the sky.

Metal artist Michael Leaf transformed the museum’s exterior walls while making the first piece of a “grand, outdoor sculpture garden.”