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Artist Mary Jhun has been painting her "girls" for decades: surrealist silhouettes with intricate, dreamlike details. She's also struggled with sleep apnea her entire life, and when she introduced a CPAP machine to sleep better, she lost her dreams — and with them, her surreal, creative muse.

Oscar-nominated Celine Song goes from her hit indie romance "Past Lives" to A-list rom-com.

In this meet-and-greet with artist Matt Devine, learn about his immersive installation "Walk With Me." Matt will lead a brief tour of the gallery while in conversation with OMA's Director of Exhibitions and Collections, Katie Dolgov. Questions are encouraged. Leave behind the chaos of modern life and step into a tranquil space where the restorative qualities of nature take center stage. This program is free with regular museum admission. Visit: Special Event | Gallery Walkthrough with Matt Devine Oceanside Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook

Sensory Friendly Mornings offer a welcoming environment for families who benefit from a sensory-friendly experience and a quieter setting. During these special hours, the Museum opens with adjusted sound and lighting, fewer visitors, and designated sensory-break zones. Our interactive art installations are available with modifications to support diverse sensory needs, calming spaces, and optional noise-reducing headphones. Trained staff are on-site to support families and ensure a comfortable experience for all. 2025 Sensory Friendly Morning Date: Saturday, May 31 Due to limited capacity, advance registration is highly encouraged. Guests may stay and enjoy the Museum for the remainder of the day. Regular admission and parking rates apply. This is a quarterly program and will also be offered this year on Saturday, September 20 and Saturday, November 15. Visit: https://thinkplaycreate.ticketapp.org/portal/product/17/event/ef8374f7-2ebe-4eaa-a256-ec565079ad02 The New Children's Museum on Instagram and Facebook

Immerse yourself in the rich creative landscape of Baja California with this expertly curated cultural tour by Art Scene Baja. Each VIP experience includes round-trip transportation from the border, a gourmet lunch, and wine tasting featuring Baja’s finest vintages. - The Vanguard Culture team will meet you on the U.S. side of the border and we will walk across together. The Art Scene Baja bus will pick us up immediately on the other side. Guests will be returned to the San Ysidro border and will walk across with the Vanguard Culture team. Friday, May 23, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Visual Arts Tour Explore the latest exhibitions at renowned cultural institutions. Meet talented local artists in their studios and witness their creative process. Enjoy a private wine-tasting experience showcasing premium Baja wines. Indulge in a gourmet lunch featuring Mexican or fusion cuisine. Discover exquisite ceramic art and contemporary designs. Return transportation to the Tijuana border crossing. Price per person: $300 USD Creative Industry Professionals: $225 USD *This ticket category open to creative industry professionals from the visual, performing, or culinary arts. Must show proof via a professional website, business card or online portfolio. Visit: Vanguard Culture Visit: Art Scene Baja

Join us for the Annual Santee Street Fair and Craft Beer Festival featuring live music and entertainment, food and craft vendor booths, carnival rides and more! This is a free, public event. The local Boy Scouts will have a pancake breakfast where proceeds directly benefit the Boy Scouts. Come early and get your breakfast before our Opening Ceremonies! Breakfast will be served from 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. It is only $8 (CASH ONLY) which includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, and coffee or orange juice. Beer Garden Information: Best Craft Beer Garden In East County VIP Pre-Sale Tickets for $25 ~ Includes 10 Beer Tasters and a Meal Participating Breweries to be Announced Soon! Vendor Information: If you sell 100% homemade arts and crafts contact gonzalez@santeechamber.com for specialty pricing. The sale of firearms, tobacco, tobacco/drug paraphernalia, alcohol, or any other item that promotes the use of illicit substance is prohibited. Visit: https://santeestreetfair.com/

Jorge Mendoza Unveils "Everything is Energy” a Solo Exhibit at the Mandell Weiss Gallery Opening May 2, 2025, running through September 5, 2025 San Diego, CA — "Everything is energy." Born in Mexico City (CDMX) and raised in Santa Cruz, California, Jorge Mendoza is a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans borders and mediums. Over the past 12 years, he has lived and worked in San Diego and Tijuana, expanding his artistic practice through screen printing, woodcuts, ceramics, installation, sign painting, murals, photography, art organizing, and curating. As a largely self-taught artist, Jorge embraces exploration, experimentation, and lifelong learning, continuously evolving through travel and new creative experiences. His artistic reach extends from San Francisco to Todos Santos, Baja California, and throughout Mexico City. His latest exhibition delves into the unseen, posing the question: How can we visualize what we cannot see? Through experimental mixed media, and layers of acrylic and oil on canvas, Jorge seeks to capture invisible forces, translating raw energy into tangible, evocative art. The exhibition also features a video installation—a compilation of short films documenting the creation of his murals. Currently, Jorge is in residence in Tijuana, where he hosts creative gatherings, welcoming visitors to experience his work and engage with the vibrant cultural landscape of the city. The "Everything is Energy" opening will be an immersive event featuring an event collaboration with the San Diego Ballet, celebrating its 35th season. Free to the public, this grand spectacle will blend Mendoza’s visionary art with live ballet performances at 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM, offering a unique fusion of visual art and dance. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening where two art forms converge to create a truly extraordinary experience. Visit: https://libertystation.com/do/everything-is-energy-jorge-mendozas-solo-exhibition Jorge Mendoza on Instagram

Union Hall Gallery Presents "Inspiration": A Solo Exhibition by Vira Ustianska Exhibition Details: Title: "Inspiration" Date: May 3 - June 1, 2025 Location: Union Hall Gallery, 2323 Broadway, Suite 201, San Diego, CA Opening Reception: Saturday, May 3, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Gallery Hours: Fridays 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., and by appointment For further information or to book an appointment, please contact: info@unionhallgallery.org or call: (619) 202-0711 Vira Ustianska is a Ukrainian artist and art teacher. She has a master’s degree in painting in Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Art, where she studied at the portrait-genre workshop under the guidance of professors Victor Chaus and Vasily Ganotskiy. Among her many accolades, she has been a curator of the Drawing Studio at the National Union of Artists of Ukraine in Zaporizhzhia. In 2017 she opened a studio of academic painting ‘V-ART’ and taught painting, drawing, plastic anatomy, coloring, and composition at the collegiate level. In 2022, she was evacuated to the USA due to the war in Ukraine. Over the past 2 years she has created around 300 paintings, and takes part in art shows throughout San Diego. “I think it is, like musical notes, that in painting, we do not have borders, we do not have words, and we have Inspiration… Pure Inspiration is indescribable; you can just feel and take it. That’s precisely why I would like to share these paintings, which were created in San Diego County and reflect the light and landscapes that inspire me every day. It is my goal to build a bridge between the modern impressionistic paintings I have created here in California with South-East Ukrainian Impressionistic Art and Inspire us all to live and feel life!” Visit: unionhallgallery.org/exhibitions/ Vira Ustianska on Facebook / Instagram

A longtime North County coffee shop has something new brewing, with the help of a Grammy-award winning musician. A financial investment and a return to '90s coffee house culture are creating a community hub for the arts in Oceanside.

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Peter Dreher at Quint; a lucha libre exhibit at the Comic-Con Museum; Katori Hall's "The Mountaintop" at New Village Arts; San Diego Symphony does Mahler 3; SACRA/PROFANA perform Black American composers; Future Is Color's jazz night; Fringe continues; plus live music picks and more.