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Located in the heart of the Oceanside Cultural District, OMA invites you to step into the Museum for a drink, enjoy a docent-led tour of our current exhibitions, and explore local artists and makers featured in The Museum Store and on our Terrace. From handcrafted goods to creative inspiration, OMA is proud to be a vibrant partner with Oceanside Art Walk to connect our community through art. Bring your family, meet new friends, and enjoy an evening designed for all ages. Street Level x Art Walk is free for all guests. Drink tickets are available for purchase; guests 21+ wishing to purchase alcoholic beverages must present a valid ID. Ticket Prices: Free 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

Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops. Gather with friends in an artistic space designed to amplify your creative side. Join arts educator Robin Douglas, as we dip our toes into the work of celebrated artists over drinks and nibbles, followed by a rapid demonstration of their styles. You’ll then be guided to interpret these artists and create your own singular, spectacular work of art. We’ll help you express your unique style and ensure you have a blast doing it. Matisse and His Charming Cut-Out Collages Channel Matisse at this workshop where you will use beautiful and organic shapes cut from brilliant Color Aid paper. Arrange and rearrange each of your shapes before adhering them to a sturdy background, ready for framing. Your very own original work of art! All levels of experience are encouraged to participate. OMA provides food, drinks and supplies; all you have to do is get yourself out of work, grab your friends, and have fun! Ticket Prices: Adult: $65 Member: $50 Space is limited. Register today! Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for an incredible 3 day celebration of music from April 17 to April 19! We are hosting a FREE concert every single night, featuring amazing works and performances by our very own UCSD graduate students, alongside phenomenal guest performers and composers. Special Highlight: We have a beautiful concert on the last night dedicated to pieces for string quartet performed by our great local I/O Quartet! They will be playing 6 pieces by @sina.karachiani.music @drsabzghabaei @ravelenc_ @1solchoi_musique @euna_music @lcetilia ,specially selected from a national call for scores. Keynote Guest: We are thrilled to welcome professor Chi Wang, electronic music professor from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, whose piece will be performed on the second night! Beyond the Music: Expect the unexpected! Throughout the festival, other pieces will feature contemporary dances, immersive theatrics, and lots of really cool sounds. Dates: April 17 through April 19 Locations: Nights 1 & 2 will be in the Experimental Theater, and Night 3 will be in the Concert Hall. Admission: 100% FREE for all 3 concerts! The Afterparty: Stick around! There will be a reception following EVERY night with proper food to keep the celebration going. Please come join us, and share this with your loved ones! Cannot wait to see you all there!

Get ready for a week of creativity, curiosity, and happy, paint-splattered hands. At Oceanside Museum of Art’s Summer Art Camp, kids get to spend their days making art, exploring ideas, and learning from our Gallery Educators in a welcoming Museum setting. TWO UNIQUE WEEKS: SIGN UP FOR ONE OR BOTH! LIMITED TO 25 SPOTS PER WEEK! June 15–19, 2026 | 9 a.m.– 3 p.m. June 22–26, 2026 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m. While both weeks visit the same exhibitions and explore similar big ideas, no two weeks are the same! Projects, subjects, and materials shift each week, so returning campers will enjoy fresh challenges. This allows returning campers to deepen their skills while creating entirely new artwork! WHAT TO EXPECT Campers will learn foundational art skills like drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpting, and mixed media while also building confidence, problem-solving skills, and creative independence. Activities include drawing cartoons with a professional cartoon artist, designing and building cardboard “automatic machines” inspired by the "Aaron Kramer: Sense of Wonder" exhibition, creating custom prints on tote bags inspired by the "Matrix Multiplied: Hybrid Approaches to Printmaking exhibition," plein air watercolor painting, collaborative mural-making, beach sketching, mixed media collage, and more. Beyond art techniques, campers practice observation, creative thinking, collaboration, and expressing their ideas visually. OMA's galleries are our inspiration labs, and every project encourages experimentation and trying something new (there’s no “right way” here!) Each day includes a walk to the Oceanside Public Library (OPL) where free lunch is provided by the Lunch at the Library program if needed, otherwise kids can bring their lunch from home. OPL is our favorite neighbor and a great place to reset before heading back to the studio. WAYS TO SAVE Early bird sign ups are available for non-member registrants to save 10% using coupon code "OMAEARLYBIRD" before March 16*. Active OMA Members save EVEN MORE with 20% OFF Summer Art Camp registration, just enter your member email when registering! Learn more about OMA membership here. *Early bird 10% off coupon code offer ends March 16, 2026. Members save 20% off registration through June 2026. Offers cannot be combined. Space is limited to 25 campers per week. Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Thrift Sale to Benefit the Santa Sophia St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry Saturday, May 9 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fabulous new and used treasures! All at bargain prices! Clothes in the main hall are $2! There will also be a vintage market area and a boutique. Clothes, books, jewelry, home goods, linens, collectibles, crafts, glassware and more! Located in the hall behind Santa Sophia Church at 9800 San Juan Street, Spring Valley 91977 Visit: https://santasophia.org/st-vincent-de-paul-pantry

The Saps at Sea, the San Diego Laurel and Hardy club, is hosting the 24th International convention of the Sons of the Desert, the International Laurel and Hardy Appreciation Society. Our theme is the centennial of Stan and Ollie working as a team, starting in 1926. Convention Chairman Dave Greim is organizing four fun days -- including film screenings, presentations, games, a trivia contest, two authors panels, 5 meals, a bus trip to Old Town, tour of the USS Midway, and a dinner cruise in San Diego Harbor. Our big banquet will feature a salute to the Veterans and period music by the famous Dean Mora Orchestra, which specializes in 1920s and 30s jazz and dance music. Our special guest is Cassidy Cook, the great-granddaughter of Stan Laurel. Passes are available for the full convention or individual events. A special theatrical show June 23 will feature Laurel and Hardy restorations, silent and sound. Local musician Russ Peck, will accompany the silent movies on a full size organ. Itinerary, registration forms and further info available on the website -- http://www.sonsfest.com -- and on the convention Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/sonsfestsandiego2026/

Members of Tom Haine's "Shakespeare Unfolded" Workshop shall present soliloquies and sonnets from his greatest plays. Enjoy an evening of Shakespeare performed by a group of incredible actors. Experience the passion and poetry of Shakespeare’s sonnets, speeches and scenes performed in the intimate setting of the Historic Point Loma Assembly Hall. ActLiveNow: Website / Facebook / Instagram

On Saturday, April 18, 2026, from Noon to 8 p.m., Lionel’s Legacy Senior Dog Rescue is hosting its first CANINE CARNIVAL at its historic rock house facility at 11937 Woodside Avenue in Lakeside, California 92040! It’s a daytime event at the Shelter Slumber “Pawty!” Come for the day – no sleepover necessary. The Carnival kicks off at noon with a free ice cream event. Then there will be a host of different events throughout the day, including: • Dog-themed Music Bingo • Cornhole Tournament • Paw Painting & Pet Art • Photo Booth • Line Dancing • Inflatable Costume Race • And more! ADOPTION ALLEY: A highlight includes the adoptable dog showcase from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., when you can meet our amazing dogs who are looking for their forever home! Free activities are available, but most events require a donation ($5-$15) that goes directly to Lionel’s Legacy so they can continue to care for their senior dogs. (For more information, please visit their website at lionelslegacy.org ) The Canine Carnival is in conjunction with the nationwide Shelter Slumber Pawty, collaborative fundraising event that brings together animal welfare organizations to raise funds and awareness. (For more information, please visit their website at shelterslumberpawty.com ) Lionel’s Legacy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2011 by Laura Oliver with a mission rooted in compassion for senior pets and the people who love them. Many senior pets are surrendered to shelters when their families can no longer afford mounting medical costs. In other cases, aging pet owners may face their own physical limitations, or families may struggle to manage age-related changes such as incontinence, mobility issues, or cognitive decline. Life transitions, like moving to a new home, can also make families worry that their beloved senior pet may not adjust well. While Lionel’s Legacy rescues senior dogs, our ultimate goal is to help cherished pets remain where they belong: safely and lovingly with their families whenever possible. For more information, please contact Gary Mitrovich. He can be reached at (619) 823-5108 or at garyemit@gmail.com. Lionel's Legacy on Facebook / Instagram

This is a small park with great views. There are lots of lovely mature trees, ocean vistas from the west side, playgrounds, and paths as well as plenty of shade. Parking is free and 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: Join and learn more about Artist Alliance and the activities at Oceanside Museum of Art at: https://oma-online.org/membership/ Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram