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On view Feb. 9 - March 5. Join us for the reception on Wednesday, February 11, 4 - 7 p.m. This powerful intergenerational exhibition of Chicana portraiture brings together artists from Los Angeles and San Diego to explore identity, memory, activism, and healing through the human figure. Blending contemporary realities with ancestral memory, these figurative works honor matriarchal lineages, personal narratives, and an enduring commitment to social justice. Originally curated Sybil Venegas for Avenue 50 Studio in Los Angeles, this exhibition includes artists from different generations—Baby Boomers, Gen X and Millennials. The expanded presentation in San Diego includes local artists Marianela de la Hoz, Katie Ruiz, and Ale Ruiz Tostado, presenting their work alongside their Angeleno counterparts. Intrinsically connected to Mexico and the border, cultural influences are evident in these artists’ paintings, which align with the legacy of Chicano art while also paying tribute to long-standing Latin American traditions of magical realism and folk art. Free parking on reception night, Parking Lot 1 off Marlesta entrance to campus. Park on STAFF spots. Regular Gallery Hours: M-Th 12 - 5 p.m. San Diego Mesa College Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

The oldest bridge in Paris was draped in fabric last month to appear like a mountain cave, in an installation by the artist JR. Unlike a real cave, though, it didn't provide respite from a brutal heat wave.

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

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents the free Opening Reception for “Singing Colors” on Friday, March 6, 2026 from 5-8 p.m. at our Gallery in The Arts District Liberty Station, with over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The water-based media exhibition runs March 1-28. Gallery hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 11a.m. – 3 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Please visit www.sdws.org for more information. San Diego Watercolor Society on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for the opening of "Faith Ringgold: Full Circle–The Teachings and Her Legacy"! Faith Ringgold is a Professor Emerita of the Department of Visual Arts at UC San Diego. Spanning nearly five decades of artistic production, "Full Circle—The Teachings and Her Legacy" is a comprehensive examination of Faith Ringgold’s multidisciplinary practice. Born in Harlem in 1930, Ringgold emerged from the Black Arts Movement and became a pioneering voice in American art through her integration of autobiography, social and political activism, and techniques traditionally associated with women’s craft. The exhibition is framed conceptually through Ringgold’s relationship to UC San Diego, where she served as professor of visual arts from 1984 to 2002. This institutional affiliation provides a lens for understanding how her academic philosophy materialized throughout her practice and impacted not only those she mentored at UC San Diego, but generations of artists around the world. Faith Ringgold: Website / Instagram

In an age of algorithms and streaming music, record stores offer an alternative. At Folk Arts Rare Records, founder Lou Curtiss' personal collection is finding new life on the shelves.

Storytelling--up close and in-person--can transport us to worlds of the unseen forces. "What is Haunting the Hotel" delves into the supernatural happenings at the Hotel Del and other hotels, notable and not. Other stories may shine the light on often hilarious happenings during a hotel stay. Come join us for a haunted tale and stay for all. Storytellers of San Diego will take you there! Host, author and storyteller, David Schmidt will enthrall us all with his focus and research. For ages 12 and up. Enjoy delectable java and other delights in an arts-infused atmosphere.

Plan a Sunday visit that includes the full Nat experience, from bones to barnacles to brunch. After you’ve explored the galleries, head up to the roof to grab a bite and drink while soaking up the sunshine on our patio. When it comes to brunch, we mean business. That’s why we’re partnering with Johnny Rivera, local restaurateur known for starting the “Brunch Revolution“ with Hash House a GoGo, Great Maple, and the viral BLTBloodyMary (he's also owner of Wolf in the Woods). Rivera will be hosting a pop-up rooftop brunch on three dates this summer, featuring rotating restaurant concepts: July 12: Hash House a GoGo Your favorite Nat bartenders will be offering thirst-quenching mocktails, mimosas, and bloody marys. Enjoy it all with sweeping views of Balboa Park as the backdrop. Brunch is from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. on each date. Seating is open, casual, and first-come, first-served. Food and beverages may be purchased a la carte, similar to Nat at Night. The rooftop is popular, so there may be a wait at times. (Interested in reserved seating? See VIP experiences below). *Access to the rooftop brunch requires Museum admission. All purchases support our mission to conserve nature through science and discovery. Visit: https://www.sdnhm.org/calendar/brunch/ San Diego Natural History Museum | The Nat on Instagram and Facebook

Plan a Sunday visit that includes the full Nat experience, from bones to barnacles to brunch. After you’ve explored the galleries, head up to the roof to grab a bite and drink while soaking up the sunshine on our patio. When it comes to brunch, we mean business. That’s why we’re partnering with Johnny Rivera, local restaurateur known for starting the “Brunch Revolution“ with Hash House a GoGo, Great Maple, and the viral BLTBloodyMary (he's also owner of Wolf in the Woods). Rivera will be hosting a pop-up rooftop brunch on three dates this summer, featuring rotating restaurant concepts: June 14: Wolfish by Wolf in the Woods Your favorite Nat bartenders will be offering thirst-quenching mocktails, mimosas, and bloody marys. Enjoy it all with sweeping views of Balboa Park as the backdrop. Brunch is from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. on each date. Seating is open, casual, and first-come, first-served. Food and beverages may be purchased a la carte, similar to Nat at Night. The rooftop is popular, so there may be a wait at times. (Interested in reserved seating? See VIP experiences below). *Access to the rooftop brunch requires Museum admission. All purchases support our mission to conserve nature through science and discovery. Visit: https://www.sdnhm.org/calendar/brunch/ San Diego Natural History Museum | The Nat on Instagram and Facebook

Three nights. Endless parties. Zero cover charges. Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend in the heart of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter with the ultimate nightlife experience featuring 15+ bars, clubs, rooftops, drink specials, DJs, and thousands of partygoers all weekend long. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/memorial-day-weekend-gaslamp-downtown-bar-crawl-5-clubs-in-1-night-tickets-1986221106798