Arts & Entertainment

  1. Performers in white costumes stand atop large illuminated spheres, entertaining a crowd at an outdoor nighttime event near a modern building.
    La Jolla Playhouse is a place where artists and audiences come together to create what's new and next in the American theater – from Tony Award-winning productions, to imaginative programs for young audiences, to interactive experiences outside our walls. Founded in 1947 by Gregory Peck, Dorothy McGuire and Mel Ferrer...
  2. A beach scene with people walking and relaxing near the ocean, overlaid with the orange "San Diego" logo and a sun graphic.
    Our Mission: Fostering pride in and respect for all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities, locally, nationally, and globally. It is in serving the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Ally communities that we put on the largest civic event in the region, Pride Weekend, attracting 250, 000 people a year...
  3. Large Maya stone monuments are displayed in a museum hall, with colorful murals of people and informational panels in the background.
    The Museum of Us is a place for the diverse stories that define us—all of us! Located in Balboa Park on the unceded ancestral homelands of the Kumeyaay people, our mission is to inspire human connections by exploring the human experience and support guests in becoming agents of positive change...
  4. A collection of seven vintage radios with antennas displayed on a floating wooden shelf against a plain white wall.
    The San Diego Art Institute (SDAI) is a premier regional contemporary art center in Balboa Park that advances art and artists from Southern California and Northern Baja. Through six annual exhibitions in our main Balboa Park location, an active artist-in-residency program, arts education, and a robust program of workshops and...
  5. Two young girls stand outdoors in a garden; one girl holds a green spray bottle and smiles at the camera, while the other looks on holding a pink spray bottle.
    San Diego Children's Discovery Museum (SDCDM) sparks a love of learning so all children can discover their wildest dreams! Explore over 15+ hands-on exhibits for little ones ages 0-10 while immersing yourself in early STREAM (science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math) education that will inspire children and adults alike...
  6. Close-up of hands installing decorative inlay around the soundhole of an acoustic guitar body.
    Founded in 1974, Taylor Guitars is one of the world's leading manufacturers of premium acoustic and electric guitars. Renowned for blending an innovative use of modern technology with a master craftsman's attention to detail, Taylor guitars are widely considered the best sounding and easiest to play in the world. Many...
  7. White mission-style building with a bell tower, surrounded by trees and colorful flowering plants under a partly cloudy sky.
    The Junípero Serra Museum, in Presidio Park, is one of the most familiar landmarks in San Diego. As a major symbol of the city, it stands atop the hill recognized as the site where California began. It was here in 1769 that a Spanish Franciscan missionary, Father Junípero Serra, with...
  8. Five women in black dresses perform a dance on stage, while seated and standing audience members watch in a dimly lit, theatrical setting.
    Opera NEO is a venture for the new generation of young opera singers created to prepare and inspire them to grow and perform at the highest level. We strive to unlock their full potential while nurturing each individual's artistic qualities and personality to help them develop into independent artists. We...
  9. A large audience sits in a darkened movie theater, facing the screen, with most seats occupied and people watching attentively.
    The San Diego Italian Film Festival, a not for profit 501c(3) organization, has quickly made its mark on the local landscape, joining ranks among the most beloved film festivals San Diego has to offer. Each year we have taken virtual journeys along with our protagonists, experiencing the passion, love, comedy...