Museums, zoos, landmarks, and must-see attractions in Poway, CA. The best spots for locals and visitors.
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The Rancho Santa Fe Library’s Media Room (17040 Avenida de Acacias, RSF) is currently featuring the exhibition “Animals” by the Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild. Enjoy a beautiful collection of paintings celebrating the diversity and charm of animals. The show is open to the public Monday through...
The Graduate Spring Festival is a three-day festival across the Conrad Prebys Music Center (including the Conrad Prebys Concert Hall, Recital Hall, Experimental Theater, and immersive spaces) featuring panels, posters, presentation concerts, installations, and evening concerts. Plus guest...
Friday, April 24 8:00 a.m.–noon Member Benefit Enjoy early access to Art Alive Vote for your favorite works from the Art Alive Floral Exhibition Members get early access! Art Alive returns with a stunning array of colorful floral interpretations this April 24–April 26. Talented floral designers...
Public aquarium and ocean science center at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Experience the vibrant spirit of San Diego’s historic Jazz Era! Join us on April 18 from 6:00 pm–8:00 pm at the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park for an evening of music, history, and celebration. In honor of Jazz Appreciation Month, the San Diego History Center and the San Diego African...
Join us for a Team Up to Clean Up event at Sweetwater Marsh to help protect and care for our coastal environment! Participants will pick up trash throughout the protected marsh and learn about the native plants and wildlife in the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Help us make a difference by.
Known for his beguiling portraits of Paris nightlife and the unvarnished local characters of Montmartre, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was born into an aristocratic family in the South of France in 1864. Growing up as a child with a disability that caused his legs to stop developing, Toulouse-Lautrec...
Patrick Watson composes, performs, and records his albums with his long-time bandmate and collaborator and multi-instrumentalists Mishka Stein and Olivier Fairfield. The Canadian artist reached gold and platinum status in over multiple countries (including five certified gold albums in Canada), and.
The Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum is a museum in Carlsbad, CA with a packed calendar of events and activities. Exhibits and attractions include .020 Opposed 2-Cylinder, 2-Cycle Aero Engine, “Dominator” Model Aircraft Engine, “Green Dragon” Model Airplane Engine, “KEN” Single-Cylinder, A
Opera À la Carte San Diego presents Spring Fling, a joyful concert celebrating the beauty, renewal, and romance of the spring season. This lively program features a delightful mix of opera arias, art songs, musical theatre selections, and sparkling duets and ensembles inspired by springtime,...
Compost Workshops Offered every Sunday at 11:30 AM. Composting turns organic waste that would end up in a landfill into nutrient-rich soil. Lower your carbon footprint, divert waste, and enhance your garden all with one solution. Join us for a one-hour workshop to get you started and answer...
SDCAMA art shows display the living art of today; you can hold it in your hands and take it into your life. Many of our artist members are full time professionals that have been plying their trade for decades, have won competitions throughout the U.S., and are world renowned. Other members only...
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Friday, April 24, 2026 7:00 p.m.–midnight Presented by our Title Sponsor The Museum blooms, the garden glows, and the plaza sparkles with joie de vivre! Bloom Bash is the radiant late-night fête that kicks off the Art Alive weekend, dazzling with the bohemian glamour of Toulouse-Lautrec’s Paris and.
Engage in a unique meditative art practice where each exhale takes you closer to beautiful art forms and a calmer mind. You will work with photo inks, water colors and various types of colored pens and pencils. The process is designed to slow down your heartbeat, and feel the gentle rhythm of your..
Come enjoy an afternoon of traditional classical guitar and contemporary compositions performed by the San Diego Classical Guitar Ensemble (SDCGE). No registration required.
Visit the Shark & Ray Experience to learn about the diverse range of species that inhabit it, including leopard sharks, bat rays, diamond rays, shovelnose guitarfish, horn sharks, and more! This exhibit features a touch tank where you can interact with some of these residents while learning about...
Join us every Saturday as we explore the Sweetwater Marsh Trail on the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge! We will learn about the history of the Sweetwater Marsh, the salt marsh ecosystem, and the plants and wildlife thriving in this protected space. Backpacks with fun activities, including...
Friday, May 22, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2:00 p.m. San Diego Museum of Art, James S. Copley Auditorium The San Diego Ballet is in residence with the Museum this season offering a dynamic celebration of art, music, and dance as part of the Museum’s 100th anniversary....
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SUNDAY CONCERTS A relaxed and fun way to enjoy one of San Diego´s most iconic venues. One hour performances all year-round shine or rain.
Offered the last Sunday of every month at 11:30 AM. Vermicomposting uses worms to convert waste into fertilizer for your garden! This course will teach you how you can get started with your own worm bin and how to care for your worm friends! This class is included with admission. Chula Vista...
Museum Exhibit in San Diego, CA
The annual lawn program is held on the first Sunday in June each year. As the 4th of June is “Grundlovsdag” the day the Danish Constitution was signed and transferring the oldest Kingdom in the World from a Monarchy rule of law to a Parlamentary rule of law. The Danish Royal family is still...
April 24–April 26, 2026 Friday, April 24 noon–4:00 p.m. Art Alive brings a stunning array of colorful floral interpretations of art from the Museum collection and a weekend of fun-filled events, large-scale art, and flower installations. The 2026 event draws inspiration from the Museum’s Centennial.
The Nat is a childrens museum in San Diego, CA. Exhibits and attractions include Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea, Living Lab, The Backyard, Nature Trail at The Nat and 4 more. Offers Talks & Workshops. Features air conditioning. Hosts upcoming events including kids programs.
Saturday, May 9 10:15 a.m.–noon SDMA Boardroom Be part of the Art of Reading Book Club, where art, literature, and art history converge. Join fellow Museum Members as we discuss, The Devil in Montmartre A Mystery in Fin de Siècle by Gary Inbinder. A murder shocks Montmartre—and Paris fears Jack the.
Tuesdays, March 17 and May 19 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. MOPA@SDMA Atrium Join us for a hands-on morning of reflection, storytelling, and creative making inspired by the photography of Graciela Iturbide. Drawing from her poetic images of landscapes, objects, and communities, this workshop invites...
Join Annie Macpherson, children’s book writer and illustrator, in an expressive art class with meditation for adults. In this course, the guest will use meditation and various expressive arts practices to uncover their purpose so that they may persevere during times of difficulty, transition, and...
San Diego Rec Centers · 17,000 sq ft · pool, restrooms, gymnasium, wifi
Engage in a calming meditative painting practice where repetitive lines and patterns, soothing theta frequency music guide you toward stillness, grounding and an alpha state of mind. You will work with photo inks, water colors and various types of colored pens and pencils. The process is designed...
Legendary indie live music venue since 1989. Smashing Pumpkins and Rocket from the Crypt played here.