Stars Under The Sky: Great Art in the Great Outdoors
With our warm days and cool nights, the arts are always in season. Arts and culture lovers can enjoy all San Diego has to offer 12 months a year. Taking in the arts while enjoying San Diego’s ideal weather is a great way to get more bang for your buck!
Like the stars above, the excitement is endless...
Queen Califia's Magical Circle
Discover a whimsical and magical public art sculpture garden by artist Niki de Saint Phalle. Inspired by California’s mythic, historic and cultural roots. Enjoy the beauty of art and nature, all in one magical place in Escondido! www.queencalifia.org
Friday Night Liberty
On the first Friday of the month explore open artist studios, galleries and events throughout NTC Promenade Arts & Cultural District. Express your “freedom to wander” and enjoy this growing cultural campus. http://www.ntcpromenade.org/
Japanese Friendship Gardens
Find quiet time at this place of contemplation, where Japanese gardens and symbolism have been adapted to the climate and topography of San Diego. Relax and enjoy the beauty of nature. http://www.niwa.org/
Maritime Museum of San Diego
Get on board a historic ship and experience maritime history and the spectacular San Diego Harbor. http://www.sdmaritime.org/
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
Gaze at real stars on the first Wednesday of every month. Watch “The Sky Tonight” planetarium show and after the show, gaze through telescopes set up at the park by San Diego Astronomy Association experts. http://www.rhfleet.org/
San Diego Botanic Garden
Thanks to San Diego’s mild climate, plants from all over the world thrive on their 35 acres. Explore the gardens, enjoy restful vistas, flowering trees, majestic palms and the nation’s largest bamboo collection. http://www.sdbgarden.org/
Seaport Village Concerts
Alongside four miles of tree-lined paths you'll find bands, singers, dancers and magicians. There's something for every age, so have a seat, take in a show and get a little sun. www.seaportvillage.com/entertainment
Stuart Collection
Take your museum experience outdoors and explore a unique collection of site-specific works on the University of California San Diego campus by leading artists of our time. http://stuartcollection.ucsd.edu/StuartCollection/index.htm
TNT (Thursday Night Thing)
This MCASD event features live music, artist talks, art-making activities and interactive performances themed around and inspired by the opening of their new street art exhibition. www.mcasd.org/programs/tnt
Photo © Kurt Lightfoot, © 2010 Niki Charitable Art Foundation
