Events

NCAN Networking Events

NCAN holds networking events  during the year so watch this site to see the next one

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Looking North: Seeking to be Found

Looking North: Seeking To Be Found RSVP for Free tickets https://www.smorgborg.com/event/dRP8JF3ox4yxcrkWEPlease join NCAN, (North County Arts Network), to network with North County Arts professionals, make new artist friends, and reconnect with contacts and colleagues. Enjoy light refreshments generously supplied by the Museum of Making Music. NCAN will share some exciting news for upcoming promotions for […]

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Candidate Forum for District 5 Supervisor

MiraCosta College 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside, CA, United States

   Candidate Forum for District 5  Supervisor Jim Desmond & Michelle Gomez Jim Desmond Michelle Gomez The North County Arts Network invites you to a forum with Michelle Gomez and Jim Desmond, the candidates running for County Supervisor in District 5. Please pass this on to your social media and help us spread the word.. This event is free and […]

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Launch of Open Your Hearts to North County Arts

Let Your Soul Soar this October in San Diego’s North County and join us for the launch of Open Your Hearts to North County Arts at Art Walk Carlsbad. •Enjoy - Dance, Music, Visual Art, Spoken Word and Theater •Select - events from the NCAN calendar •Share – diverse experiences produced by North County Arts […]

ArtWalk Carlsbad Launch of Open Your Hearts to NC Arts

ArtWalk Carlsbad Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA, United States

ArtWalk Carlsbad is also the launch of Open Your Hearts to North County Arts during the whole month of October. So come experience the first annual ArtWalk Carlsbad, a two-day outdoor fine art festival at Armada Drive on Saturday, September 22 and Sunday, September 23, 2018. ArtWalk Carlsbad will feature live music, a wine and […]

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Open Your Hearts to North County Arts

Open your Hearts to North County Arts, October, 2018, organized by The North County Arts Network (NCAN), invites you to discover and enjoy all the rich and wonderful performing and visual arts offered in our north county from inland Fallbrook to Poway and from coastal Oceanside to La Jolla for the entire month of October. […]

South County Arts Network July 2019 Meeting

Bonita Museum and Cultural Center 4355 Bonita Rd., Bonita, ca, United States

Please RSVP for a meeting of south and east county visual and performing arts organizations! We are gathering to form South County Arts Network. RSVP is requested in the form of free tickets,but not required.  Kindly spread the word to fellow arts leaders and watch for a meeting agenda coming soon! Thanks to the Bonita […]

NCAN FREE August Arts Social Event

New Village Arts Theater and Foundry Artist Studios 2787 State St, Carlsbad, CA, US

Join NCAN for a FREE networking mixer and art reception at the Foundry at New Village Arts from 5pm - 8pm on Thursday Aug 22nd. Stay for a performance of A WEEKEND WITH PABLO PICASSO at a reduced rate. You are invited by The North County Arts Network (NCAN) to attend a FREE reception and chance to network at Monica […]

ArtWalk Carlsbad + Open Your Hearts to North County Arts launch

The 2nd annual ArtWalk Carlsbad will return to Armada Drive to bring immersive art experiences, visual arts and live music to North County on Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22. The ticketed fine arts festival will elevate the grounds above the Carlsbad Flower Fields, as chalk artists create temporary masterpieces live and more than […]

Open Your Hearts to North County Arts

Open Your Hearts to North County Arts: October, 2019 CHECK OUT ALL THE EVENTS ON THE NCAN CALENDAR The North County Arts Network is excited to announce the 2019 promotion of arts and culture covering all of North County, east to west and north to south. This month-long celebration during October is in coordination with National […]

NCAN FREE October Social Networking Reception

Museum of Making Music 5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA, United States

The Museum of Making Music is hosting a NCAN Free ” Networking Reception on Friday, October 25th in conjunction with our Ronnie Baker Brooks concert. NCAN Networking Reception Friday, October 25, 2019, 5:30pm Museum of Making Music 5790 Armada Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008   Network with your peers and colleagues while enjoying a glass of wine […]

FREE Exhibit, Performance, NCAN Networking. Sat March 7th, 6PM – 8:30PM.

Carlsbad City Library 1775 Dove Ln, Carlsbad, CA, US

Please join us for the FREE NCAN Networking event for March. We invite you to share a trifecta of visual art, performance art and networking! At 6:00pm start with the Edges Frayed exhibit at the Cannon Art Gallery  At 6:30pm the doors open across the courtyard at the Schulman Auditorium for the Starring Artists Interview and […]

NCAN Members Please RSVP: Montalban Quintet @ MoMM

Museum of Making Music 5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA, United States

Special Offer & Reception for NCAN Members. $5 Off $20 Concert Ticket Price Plus Exclusive Welcome Reception  Plus FREE Museum Access 3:00pm - 4:00pm / Concert 4:00pm - 6:00pm PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Use Discount Code NCAN2021 at checkout CONCERT - Event Details The San Diego Sound Project kicks off with the Montalban Quintet, a jazzy rock collective based out of San Diego. Featuring influences […]

NCAN Networking Event

Sunshine Brooks Theatre 217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA, United States

It is time to gather and exchange ideas for the future of  North County Arts and Culture. Local Art Agencies and Arts Organization Leaders and Staff are invited to an NCAN Networking Event on Thursday, June 6 (Please note change of date!) from 9:30 to 11 am at the Brooks Theater (217 N Coast Hwy, […]

Peace and Healing Post for Veterans/Active Duty Soldiers

VETART 2422 Cades Way, Vista, CA, United States

10 weeks Feb 28 to May 2 A ceramic workshop led by Kira Corser as a part of the Post for Peace and Justice project a partnership with Compassionate Arts In Action.  It also will be part of the Peace and Kindness Corridor on the West Coast for the International Charter for Compassion The workshop for veteran and active duty […]

Once on This Island

Sunshine Brooks Theatre 217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA, United States

Book & Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Music by Stephen Flaherty Directed by Kevin “Blax” Burroughs Musical Direction by Lyndon Pugeda Choreography by Alyssa "Ajay" Junious The classic story of  a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with a boy from the privileged side of the island. She encounters powerful island gods who challenge […]

LA HAVANA MADRID

New Village Arts 2787 State Street, Carlsbad, CA, United States

LA HAVANA MADRID was written by Sandra Delgado, with original music by Cristian Amigo and lyrics by Sandra Delgado. New Village Arts invites audiences to step back in time to the 1960s as the Ray Charles Stage is transformed into the legendary Chicago nightclub where newly arrived Latinx immigrants found solace, community, and the rhythms […]

Surfing Madonna Save the Ocean 5

Front Porch Gallery 2903 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad, CA, United States

Front Porch Gallery in collaboration with Surfing Madonna Oceans Project endeavors to promote a love for and understanding of the fragile coastal environment by encouraging people to be stewards and caretakers of the ocean, to appreciate what we have and preserve it for future generations. What better way to do that than to have our […]

Expressive Arts Workshop: Metaphors from Nature: Awareness, Self-expression, Wisdom, Nurturing, and Healing

UC San Diego Health Cancer Services 1200 Garden View Rd., # 101, Encinitas, CA, United States

8-week series: Fri, April 4 through Fri, May 23 Keeping Nature as a connecting thread, we’ll be playing and learning together, adding an artful dimension, and embodied mindful awareness for personal self-exploration and self-expression. Spending time in nature, even just looking out the window or enjoying breathing fresh air, walking in a park or barefoot […]

Weekly Wellness Saturdays

ICA San Diego / North (Encinitas) 1550 S El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA, US

April 5, 12, 19, 26, noon to 5 pm The ICA theme for  2025-2026 exhibition season is On Healing. The exhibitions and events explores the ways artists address the various socio-cultural wounds revealed by the COVID-19 pandemic and how  to explore how art can serve as a vital tool for mental, physical, emotional, and community […]

Jeremy Sicile-Kira: Greatly I Dream, Health, Healing, Hope, Music, & Autism Reception

Solana Beach City Hall 635 Hwy 101, Solana Beach, CA, United States

Jeremy Sicile-Kira: Greatly I Dream, Health, Healing, Hope, Music, & Autism  at Solana Beach City Hall Gallery Reception with musician Terrence Partridge Terrence and Jeremy met during the filming of “Bass Clef Bliss:Terrence’s Path,” a documentary about Terrence’s journey with music, Autism, and hope. Sicile-Kira has a vision to help people heal through his art. Exhibition […]

Alice in Wonderland by Southern California Ballet

Poway Center for the Performing Arts 15498 Espola Rd, Poway, CA, United States

April 5 and 6 Southern California Ballet invites you down the rabbit hole to the fantastical world of Wonderland. From the Mad Hatter to the Cheshire Cat and Queen of Hearts, Alice in Wonderland is filled with colorful characters guaranteed to entertain audiences of all ages. This production comes from the same creators of SCB's […]

San Marcos Spring Festival at North City

North City 251 North City Drive, San Marcos, CA, United States

250+ amazing vendors, including talented artisans and crafters. The event runs from 9 am-5 pm, all along North City Drive.

Our Power, Our Planet Earth Day Art Contest sponsored by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner

Submission due April 7 In support of local young artists, Assemblymember  Tasha Boerner is hosting a youth art contest in celebration of Earth Day. This year’s art contest theme is “Our Power, Our Planet” to spotlight renewable energy and sustainability. Contest winners will receive a California State Assembly Certificate, and have their artwork framed and exhibited in […]

Mayor Art Contest

Escondido Municipal Gallery 262 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA, US

For the month of April 2025, Escondido Art Association (EAA) is proud to partner with the local Mayor Dana White to hold the 1st annual Mayor Art Contest. Artists Open This is  one of the nine projects located in the heart of Escondido at Grand Avenue to host and celebrate Art, Culture, and Creativity Month throughout this month.

Phat Cat Swinger

Poway Center for Performing Arts 15498 Espola Rd, Poway, CA, US

Poway On Stage presents this high-energy music and classic Hollywood glamour to every performance. Known for their dynamic showmanship, inventive takes on swing classics, and irresistible energy, Phat Cat Swinger is a must-see sensation and will make you high on life.

Laura: A Murder Mystery

PowPAC, Poway's Community Theatre 13250 Poway Road, Poway, CA, United States

When Mark McPherson first falls in love with Laura, he knows he's in love with a phantom—for Laura is dead, and he's in charge of her murder investigation. From her portrait, her letters, her personal effects and from his contacts with the three men who loved her, Mark has created an image of a woman […]

Spring in the Air

Distinction Gallery 317 E. Grand Ave, Escondido, CA, United States

Opened in 2004, this gallery is renowned for its extensive collection of pop surrealism, highly detailed figurative art, and Western-style oil paintings. Spring in the Air promised to be an interesting twist on our hopeful theme.

Spirit Boats with Ellen Speert

We have all been adrift to some extent during the past year. What has helped to keep you afloat? What would you like to strengthen within yourself to help navigate the journey forward? In this workshop you will be creating boats from clay and nature materials, writing and walking the labyrinth as we travel together […]

Community Story Circle

Pacific View Arts Center 608 Third Street, Encinitas, CA, United States

Participants will be invited to reflect on a chosen topic and share stories from their own lives. The circle will culminate in the creation of a short poem answering the question "What was this about?" as we discover threads of commonality within the diversity of our personal experiences. Instructor: Erin Moreland

Bingo Paint by Number

Pacific View Arts Center 608 Third Street, Encinitas, CA, United States

Engage in an interactive breakthrough and self-expression Bingo Paint by Numbers workshop, offering play, fun and discovery. Work with a creative art facilitator who will offer moments to experience pause and other healing tools through creative art. Instructor Lori Watkins

The Art Center’s 16th Annual Signature Watercolor Exhibition

Fallbrook Art Center 103 S. Main, Fallbrook, CA, United States

Both established and emerging artists come together to fosters a vibrant community of art enthusiasts, highlighting the medium’s unique qualities, from its fluidity and transparency to its vibrant colors and intricate details. Expect artist demonstrations, workshops, and discussions, offering a deeper insight into the techniques and inspirations behind the artworks. Water and color, both life […]

Peril in the Alps

The twin sister of Captain Hasting’s wife, Dulcie, has been kidnapped — and Hercule Poirot rightly expects not only extortion to follow, but murder. Using elements of Agatha Christie’s “Poirot Investigates,” Steven Dietz creates a sequel to his wildly popular Murder on the Links, taking us on a thrilling and dangerous trip to the snow-capped Alps where the […]

Compassionate Arts’ Wonderland Wellness Tea Party

A fete with an Alice in Wonderland theme to celebrate the joy of life and the closeness of community hosted by Kira Coser in her home and Wellness Center. Survivors and supporters will sport hats and share stories as well as foodie treats.

Six String Society presents Whitney Shay & Friends

Sunshine Brooks Theatre 217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA, United States

The Six String Society proudly presents a very special evening with Whitney Shay and some of her most talented friends. This one of a kind show will feature a wide array of musical genres including jazz, blues, soul, and some Motown! Special guests to include Kori Gillis, Amanda Portela, Jason Hanna, Rhea Makiaris, and also […]

Because You’re Mine: The Music of June Carter and Johnny Cash

Sunshine Brooks Theatre 217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA, United States

Few artists can claim the same lasting impact as Country Music legends Johnny Cash and June Carter! Starring Charles Evans Jr. as Johnny Cash and Caitie Grady as June Carter, “Because You’re Mine” brings to life the timeless hits that defined a generation. This concert experience celebrates the prolific careers and towering love story of […]

Burgeon Beer Breadmaking Class

Burgeon at The Grove 501 S Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA, United States

At the end of the Brewer’s day, you will use the brewery’s fresh, Grainbakers Spent Grain Artisan Bread Dough and work it into a beautiful artisan bread. Flavors can be added.  Class includes: Lecture and hands-on instruction.  Recipe and instruction guide. The bread can be baked at home and extra for your freezer. Bread is, after […]