Arts & Entertainment

  1. Several performers in black costumes dance on stage, striking dramatic poses with raised hands, under theatrical lighting against a dark background.
    San Diego Musical Theatre (SDMT), "The Local way to see Broadway", is an award-winning, nonprofit theater company that seeks to bring vibrant musical theatre to the San Diego community. The mission of SDMT is to impact audiences by producing a range of classic and contemporary musical productions that engage and...
  2. Four-panel collage showing: a woman assisting an elderly man with paperwork, a group performing on stage, two people talking, and three people at an award presentation.
    Playwrights Project is a non-profit organization devoted to arts education. We believe that theater is a powerful form of self-expression and an essential element of society. Our mission is to advance literacy, creativity and communication by empowering individuals to voice their stories through playwriting programs and theatre productions. Founded by...
  3. A large group of people dressed in formal black attire stand together, facing the camera and raising their hands in a wave.
    The San Diego Master Chorale (SDMC), "The Voice of San Diego" by mayoral proclamation, includes 100 of San Diego's finest singers who perform more than 25 times each year all around San Diego County. Originally established in 1961 as the San Diego Symphonic Chorale, the choral arm of the San...
  4. San Diego Junior Theatre logo with a large purple "JT" topped by a yellow and white jester hat, and the words "San Diego Junior Theatre PResents.
    At 68 years old, the San Diego Junior Theatre is the oldest youth theatre in the United States. SDJT was founded by Craig Noel in 1948 as a children's wing of the prestigious Old Globe Theatre. SDJT now operates as a private, non-profit corporation governed by a dedicated volunteer board...
  5. Five musicians perform classical music with string instruments in an ornate hall, seated in front of an audience and elaborate gold and marble decor.
    The San Diego Early Music Society is a non-profit organization founded to showcase the musical treasures of Europe's medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods, as performed on period instruments and in accordance with historical practice. The Society was established in 1981 and has presented concerts in churches, small halls, museums, and...
  6. Two people in costume stand backstage, looking toward the stage lights. One wears a dress; the other wears an embellished jacket. The scene is in black and white.
    San Diego Civic Youth Ballet (SDCYB) has held classes in Balboa Park since 1945, and was instrumental in passing a 1971 bond issue to rebuild the Casa del Prado building in Balboa Park and dedicate it to youth cultural activities. Our rich history as a classical ballet school has developed...
  7. Entrance of the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum featuring a stone lion statue and posters in the windows.
    Discover the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum (SDCHM), where Chinese history, art, and culture come alive! Right in the heart of downtown San Diego's Asian Pacific Historic District—where San Diego's Chinatown once thrived—we're here to celebrate and share the city's rich cultural heritage. For over 25 years, SDCHM has been...
  8. A large group of children in uniform sing together on stage, some holding small flags and raising their arms in enthusiasm.
    The San Diego Children's Choir provides children with choral music education and performance opportunities that foster performance excellence and collaboration at the highest artistic level, nurturing individual development and creating a foundation for lifelong success. The Choir enriches the cultural fabric of San Diego County through the transformative power of...
  9. San Diego Ballet’s 2025-2026 season announcement featuring a dancer in costume and event listings with dates, presented in partnership with the San Diego Museum of Art.
    The San Diego Ballet proudly unveils its 2025–2026 season entitled “A Centennial Celebration,” a dynamic celebration of art, music, and dance in collaboration with The San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA) as part of the museum’s 100th anniversary in February 2026. Throughout the season, audiences will experience evocative and intimate...
  10. A young boy holds and looks at a cream-colored plush toy animal with small horns and black eyes.
    We are a collaborative core of professional performers, teaching artists, dedicated volunteers, and fans who love and support the puppetry arts. We are determined to grow the art form we love and the services we offer, for the benefit of the community we serve. To this end, we create shows...