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Join us for a free afternoon of creativity, community, and pizza as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday! Enjoy a collage-making activity for all ages, where you can express your wishes, thoughts, and reflections on the past, present, and future of the nation. All supplies are provided—just bring your creativity. Register to guarantee your slice of free pizza, generously provided by Pizza to the Polls, and drop in from 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Add your voice to our Wish Wall and explore the new exhibition, "America at 250: San Diego 1776–2026" Fun, creativity, and community for everyone—come celebrate and be part of the story! This event is a part of Civic Season, a nationwide initiative led by Made By Us that connects history to civic action between Juneteenth and the Fourth of July. Registration is free and required due to limited capacity. San Diego History Center 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. 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

Join us for an evening of art and drinks as we celebrate the opening of our newest exhibitions: Rupinder Kaloti: "The Gathering" Kaloust Guedel: "Where Time Bends Softly" Yvette Gellis: "Toward Light and the Living Landscape" Discover and connect with fellow artists, dedicated curators, and a vibrant community as you explore the art and stories of Southern California artists in three new exhibitions at OMA. Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Hangar 76 OMA Artist Alliance members and their guests are invited to gather each month for a lively social meetup hosted in San Diego and North County. These informal get-togethers offer a relaxed opportunity to connect with fellow artists, share ideas, and build community while exploring a range of hotspots across the region. Whether you’re catching up with familiar faces or meeting someone new, each gathering encourages conversation, collaboration, and camaraderie within the Artist Alliance network. This is a no-host event, attendees are welcome to purchase their own food and beverages. Ticket Prices: Artist Alliance Member: Free Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

April 30 of this year marks the 51st anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War and the Fall of Saigon. A new podcast shares the story of a former Marine's experience in that conflict— and the family connection that helped tell the story.

The San Diego History Center is presenting a special exhibition this summer commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States: "America at 250: San Diego 1776–2026." We cannot tell the full story of San Diego’s past 250 years without including the voices and perspectives of our community. We are excited to offer several opportunities for local Girl Scouts to participate in this historic milestone. Scouts who take part in our museum field trips will receive an America 250 patch. Engage your Girl Scouts in hands on activities tied to civic engagement and women’s history. Activities include: A guided tour of the "America 250" exhibit Interactive San Diego Suffrage lesson Arts and crafts for youth to express their wishes for the future of San Diego San Diego History Center on Facebook / Instagram

Presented as part of The San Diego International Fringe Festival 2026. Following the castaway success of the bestselling biography by Daniel Defoe, celebrity shipwrecked sailor Robinson Crusoe invites live theatre audiences to a desert island in an undisclosed location somewhere on the seven seas for his first-ever one-man show... plus Friday! With memories of his maritime miseries, musical mashups, and a mailbag of your messages, everyone's favorite survivor might even be persuaded to read from the book ... if it gets the show to an hour! Crusown-brand merchandise will be available for sale before sail. International travel vaccines not included in ticket price. Round-trip fares not honored! Lonesome Whistle Productions on Facebook / Instagram

Come paint the Oceanside Pier at the end of Pier View Way or the surrounding Oceanside beach shops and coastline! We'll meet at the start of the Pier at 2 p.m. and fan out from there. Free parking is available at the lot at the corner of Seagaze and S Cleveland Drives or metered parking can be found immediately adjacent to the Pier. Public 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: https://oma-online.org/membership/ Join and learn more about Artist Alliance and the activities at Oceanside Museum of Art. Ticket Prices: Artist Alliance Member: Free Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

The Navy SEAL Museum San Diego features multimedia experiences, including a virtual reality mission to rescue hostages.

Fiddler Brittany Haas and her cellist sister Natalie Haas together join family forces to present a new acoustic, Celtic, chambergrass sound that defies categorization! The virtuoso sisters began their musical lives together, filling their childhood home with Bach suites and old-time tunes alike. It was on their own, however, following divergent paths through disparate musical traditions, countries, and cultures, that they both arrived as performers and composers at the highest levels of contemporary string music. Visit: sdfolkheritage.org/events/sister-string-duo-natalie-and-brittany-haas/