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San Diego Art + Sol says it all - arts, culture, and plenty of sunshine! With two Tony® Award-winning theatres, museums, historic sites and monuments, music, public art, dance, film, galleries, missions and a multitude of other cultural offerings, San Diego is truly a year-round, vibrant cultural destination.

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• 10/10 - Little Italy Precious Festa
• 11/07 - 10th Annual Fall Back Festival
• 09/25 - 09/26 - 29th Annual Adams Avenue Street Fair
• 11/08 - Carlsbad Village Street Faire
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A Photo Friendly Tour of Balboa Park

Balboa Park is one of the most widely photographed destinations in San Diego, and for good reason: It’s simply stunning! Created in 1868 as a 1,200 acre overlook of the ambitious project that relocated San Diego’s business and political center to its current location, the lush landscaped beauty, with its art and cultural institutions and green-space is the largest urban cultural park in the United States and...

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Tweetless Teen Tours

So you are planning a vacation with your teens and want to be sure they do more than lay on the beach and text their friends back home. Consider an arts and culture tour designed with them in mind. Most all San Diego arts organizations have special programs designed for ages 11-17. To make it more fun, hop on the Old Town Trolley and make the tour itself an adventure. When the ride is as fun as the destination, your...

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Positively Passionate: Arts and Culture in San Diego

It may surprise you to know that there are over 30 museums in San Diego, and that only one of them is dedicated to surfing. Here's just a brief look at why this city by the beach is earning a reputation as a vibrant, culturally rich and culture-loving destination. With 15 museums and 9 theatres and performing arts centers, Balboa Park is San Diego's cultural heart. "The Smithsonian of the West," this beautiful park...

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Lamb’s Players Theatre Announces 2010 Season

Producing Artistic Director Robert Smyth has announced Lamb’s Players Theatre’s 2010 Coronado Season. The lineup will begin in February with An Inspector Calls, J.B. Priestley’s compelling tale of human connection and moral responsibility.  It will continue with Norman Corwin’s riveting look at the Lincoln-Douglas debates, The Rivalry, Mary Chase’s endearing classic comedy Harvey, Jon Lorenz and Colleen...

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Like the stars above, the excitement is endless.

You could choose one thrilling outdoor experience each summer weekend, and still not cover them all. So plan now and you won't miss out. You'll find great values everywhere, and many events free-of-charge. This truly is "Entertainment that has value." Carlsbad TGIF Jazz in the Parks: FREE The concerts, started in 1986, have truly become a part of the community's life. Join the fun every Friday evening from 6-8...

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Stars Under The Sky: Great art in the great outdoors

From star-studded sunset shows on the bay, to a grand Shakespeare Festival under the stars, to the fascinating larger-than-life creations found in a local park, all of San Diego is a stage this summer. Click on the Stars Under The Sky button to see all outdoor arts and culture events happening this summer. The arts are in season, and so are great prices (including free!) on the most exciting events ever. Find...

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¡VIVA MÉXICO!

San Diego’s location so close to the border contributes to a diversity and ethnicity in our arts and culture that is truly unique. Upcoming offerings celebrating MEXICO 2010 truly capture our commitment to art and “sol!” The vibrant and diverse culture of Mexico will be the theme of exhibitions, programs, and films at four Balboa Park art museums throughout 2010. These complementary events commemorate the 200th...

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Old Town San Diego Historical Sites and Museums

Visit original and reconstructed buildings that illustrate the ambiance of 1800’s San Diego in Old Town. Old Town San Diego is considered the "birthplace" of California, and today the historic buildings and museums allow you to "go back in time" and visit California's history firsthand. Visitor Center   A look at San Diego’s beginnings. Take advantage of free guided walking tours Hours: W-Su...

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Get More Bang for the Buck

Arts and culture lovers can get more Bang for their Buck by searching out all the great entertainment values available 12 months a year. Visitors can experience innovative, diverse, energetic and entertaining arts and culture without breaking the bank. From the stages and museums of Balboa Park to our schools, parks, cultural centers and even street fairs, San Diego art is inspired by everything from Shakespeare to...

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Missions of San Diego

San Diego's Spanish heritage is nowhere more firmly rooted than in its dramatically beautiful missions. It was here the missionary monks, led by Father Junipero Serra, began their chain of missions. Two missions and two assistencias can be found in the county. No other California county has more than one mission; in fact, many were bypassed entirely by the padres, who founded 21 missions throughout the...

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San Diego Comedy Clubs

One of the best ways to start smiling is through laughter. Visiting one of the many comedy clubs is an easy way to  one of the easiest way to tickle your funny bone and get a jump start on the millions of moments you'll spend smiling in San Diego.   National Comedy Theater 3717 India Street  (619)295-4999  Improvisational comedy and interactive entertainment appropriate for...

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The Berkeley, a Rare Treasure

The Berkeley, a Rare Treasure! A California Historic Landmark and National Historic Landmark. One of the crown jewels of the San Diego Maritime Museum's fleet of historic ships is the ferry Berkeley. Built in 1898, it hauled countless passengers across the bay between San Francisco and Berkeley. The 1936 completion of the Oakland Bay Bridge signaled the end of passenger services on the ferry just three years...

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Star of India

The crown jewel of the San Diego Maritime Museum, the Star of India, has become an icon for the city. She provides a large, highly adaptable space for private tours, parties and special events. Her beauty serves as a landmark for all to see and appreciate. The 205 foot three-mast tall ship was built on the Isle of Man in 1863, one of the early wrought-iron ships constructed. Because her hull resists corrosion, she...

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Senior Mondays

Education Programs, IMAX® Films and Exhibit Galleries for $6! The first Monday of every month, seniors 65 and better can enjoy the Science Center exhibits, an IMAX film and educational programming for only $6! Join scientists from around the county to learn about a variety of topics as they share the latest information in a friendly and exciting environment. Each lecture takes place in the William & Grayson...

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IMAX Film: "The Living Sea"

Travel to Palau, Hawaii, Oregon, Alaska, Nova Scotia, and the Red Sea to explore the mysterious depths of the world's oceans. Using dizzying aerial and time-lapse footage, this film provides underwater imagery normally only reached by wearing fins and a mask! You'll feel like you are part of the action as you swim with thousands of golden jellyfish performing a graceful migratory dance or witness the bizarre spawning...

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What's New

During its 4th Annual Green Flash Concert Series, the Birch Aquarium at Scripps in La Jolla offers a unique summertime experience with live music and spectacular ocean sunsets. The concert series occurs on May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18 and September 15.  Set on the aquarium’s stunning outdoor tide-pool plaza, concerts offer food, drinks and a sophisticated mix of national performers.  Green Flash Concerts take place 6 – 9 p.m. and are for guests ages 21 years and older