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Welcome to the Medium Festival of Photography — a two-day celebration of images, ideas, and connection across our creative community. Join us March 27–28, 2026 at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD), La Jolla, where photographers, curators, writers, and image-makers gather for an immersive weekend of talks, portfolio reviews, exhibitions, and community events. The Medium Festival celebrates photography’s power to shape how we see, remember, and connect — across disciplines, borders, and lived experiences. Friday, March 27 | 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Community programming at MCASD including a Community Print Hang & Swap (co-hosted with Camera Exposure + Safelight Labs, a Portfolio Walk, and a Festival Afterparty (offsite) Saturday, March 28 | 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. A full day of artist talks, conversations, and public programming at MCASD, alongside the exhibition opening, hands-on activations in the Alternative Process Patio, and our Pop-Up Image Makers Market featuring artists, arts organizations, and creative businesses. From artists and educators to curators, collectors, students, and photography enthusiasts, the Medium Festival invites you to engage deeply with today’s image culture and creative community. Festival Pass Options: - Free / Pay-What-You-Can Festival Attractions - Snapshot Pass $20 ($25 at Door) - Full Frame Pass $140 / $70 Full Time Student ($150 / $75 at Door) - Platinum Print Pass $279 ($295 at Door) Medium Photo on Facebook / Instagram

The San Diego Beatles Fair returns this weekend and is bringing awareness to pedestrian safety. Also, an author explores the history and evolution of Black representation in film. Plus, why more young people are turning to analog hobbies.

Join the Ilan-Lael Foundation for their Pacific Rim Park Picnic on November 22 at Shelter Island Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free event allows guests to participate in workshops as they reflect on the communities that came together for the Pacific Rim project. There will be free art stations onsite allowing guests to experiment with art and reflect on our coastal home. One of the workshops with clay gives guests a hands-on look at an upcoming exhibit at Oceanside Museum of Art. Shelter Island is home to a public art piece created by the late artist James Hubbell, alongside students from around the globe. The “Pearl of the Pacific” highlights how art and architecture can transcend cultural divides, inspire dialogue, and serve as tools of diplomacy, especially a timely message in a world marked by increasing polarization. Through the Ilan-Lael Foundation, his vision lives on in annual peace walks and ongoing Art Diplomacy initiatives, including the creation of new peace parks worldwide. In spirit of bringing the community together, the picnic will be potluck style. Each guest is encouraged to bring a dish inspired by the diverse countries around the Pacific Rim and can sign up online. Parking at the event is first come first serve and the foundation encourages guests to carpool.

Join bestselling author Anne Lamott and writer-spiritual coach Neal Allen for an inspiring and entertaining evening that will change the way you think about language. Based on their new book "In Good Writing," this dynamic onstage presentation offers 36 powerful techniques for transforming worthy sentences into unforgettable ones. ArtPower at UC San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Cambodia's crackdown on scam centers has created a secondary crisis: thousands of stranded foreign workers are now roaming the streets of Phnom Penh.

Labour's Andy Burnham, the current mayor of Greater Manchester, has won a special election for a seat in Parliament that puts him in a position to challenge embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the country.

When John Cage composed an opera commemorating the American bicentennial audiences walked out. Now, it's being reinterpreted by new artists in a Detroit Opera production, as the nation turns 250.

Indonesia is racing to build a new capital, promising a greener, futuristic city. But many citizens aren't convinced it will live up to the vision.

Join Senior Curator Michael Brown, PhD, for a talk on The San Diego Museum of Art’s unprecedented touring exhibition of European paintings, which made stops in Japan and Korea. Dr. Brown will share a behind-the-scenes look at this monumental undertaking, detailing the logistical challenges, unexpected hurdles, and, ultimately, the joys of fostering new partnerships with global audiences. Following the lecture, guests are invited to enjoy a guided tour led by our docent team. The San Diego Museum of Art on Instagram / Facebook

Nearly 83, Barry Manilow is recovering from cancer, preparing for a series of concerts, and releasing his first album of new songs in nearly 15 years, What a Time.