A Christmas pageant at the Bread & Salt gallery threw silly on its head, in a wonderfully weird way.

Poetry. Film. Night markets. Squeeze in a little holiday shopping, join a book launch. This week, we invite you to small, intimate events. 

Cinema is Power gathered filmmakers, dancers, and dreamers under one roof at MCASD La Jolla, blending experimental film, improvised movement, and ocean-side communion in a night that felt both intimate and electric.

This month is packed with holiday fun. Join us for end-of-year parties, theatricals, markets, and more. 

From an upscale dining experience to alternative and traditional performances, join us for calmer evening events before the holiday season's surge.

Musicals and mystery artists. A lightshow in a garden. A celebration of Green Friday. And of course, one of the first holiday events of the year. 

Welcome to a curation of this week’s events.

Nine stories. Eight actors. One spectacular showcase. 
The San Diego Memoir Showcase.

An excerpt on experimental artist Michelle Sui.

From ethereal visuals to surprising historical narratives, here’s a curation of this week’s events. 

This week, we invite you to join us for events that change the way you think. Whether listening to operatic arias or food journalists, this week’s events will give you something to chew on.

Travel across time and nations as we explore tales and tidbits of tea and its history.

From a silent movie to a vibrant Japanese festival, enjoy a curation of this week’s events.

Exploring the San Diego Zine Fest and its main attraction: the zine.

From tea tastings to espresso chocolate bars, a day at the San Diego Coffee Festival invited warm aromas, spectacular views, and of course, coffee.

From black ties to cultural tradition, here’s a curation of this week’s events. 

From Dionysus to Noh, masks have long been theatre’s most revealing disguise. This essay traces their evolution across continents and centuries — from ancient rituals to the stages that still honor their transformative power today.

Join us for a “salty” evening of experimental music with Eric Wong + RM Francis.

From Persian concerts to chalk art in Little Italy, October in San Diego is brimming with festivals that celebrate culture, creativity, and community.

One solo Saturday, three inspiring art spaces.