De-Composing Dance – Thu, Feb 18th 12N-1:30pm

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DE-Composing Dance: A Discourse for dance decomposition and choreographies of breath is an improvised danced lecture, poem, and song that came out of Mayfield's experience of becoming an anaerobic organism during the Covid-19 quarantine in their tiny apartment in Brooklyn, New York. It also came out of M ayfield's ongoing practices of making compost as […]

STUDIO SERIES AND RECEPTION: CHRISTINE HOWARD SANDOVAL

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

Please help us welcome the first ICA San Diego (Institute of Contemporary Art, San Diego / North) Artist-in-Residence, Christine Howard Sandoval. TIME: 6pm - 9pm / This event will begin at 6pm with access to Howard Sandoval's exhibition in our Artist Pavilion Gallery. Howard Sandoval's Artist Talk will being at 7pm followed by a Q&A. Enjoy an […]

The Gatlin Brothers Concert in Poway

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

The Poway Center for Performing Arts hosts a  country music extravaganza celebrating the talents of one of America’s most beloved country western bands. Brothers Larry, Steve, and Rudy, the famed Gatlin Brothers, are a Grammy Award-winning trio who have dazzled audiences for more than 60 years. Among the noteworthy achievements in their storybook career are: Grammy for […]

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 […]

Virtual Viet Film Fest

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VAALA Viet Film Fest explores expanding its scope of a traditional festival; this year's edition will host both virtual and in-person screenings, reaching out to a broader audience than ever before. Virtual events of the festival will be accessible for attendees both in and outside of Orange County to watch films in the comfort of […]

Women Artists | Art History Lecture Series

Athenaeum Music & Arts Library 1008 Wall St, La Jolla, CA, United States

Ideally, we wouldn’t need lectures about women artists, or artists of color, or artists from different cultures and sexual orientations. They would be just artists of excellence. But until this ideal is reached, there is value in focusing on select women artists of the Impressionist, German Expressionist, and Abstract Expressionist movements, as well as African […]

CHRISTIAN ANDERSON – Puppetry Masterclass

California Center for the Arts, Escondido 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, Ca, United States

Professional puppeteer Christian Anderson leads this exciting masterclass on the art of puppetry. You’ll be introduced to the world of puppetry, including the history and different types of puppets. Plus, you’ll get hands-on training in the Avenue Q-style of puppetry and on-camera puppetry using a video monitor as well as Hand and Rod and some Live […]

MoMM@Home: The DecaDames

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On this live episode of MoMM@Home we welcome three amazing San Diego vocalists—Cassie B, Tanya Mackenna, and Whitney Shay—whose recent musical project, DecaDames, takes on a time capsule of musical hits that pays tribute to the powerhouse women of the decades. In this discussion, they'll share their influences and inspirations behind the project. For more […]

Pumpkin Harvest Needle Felting Workshop

Fallbrook School of the Arts 310 East Alvarado Street, Fallbrook, CA, United States

Autumn is pumpkin season!  So join Instructor Jacquie Hughes to create felted pumpkins to adorn your home's fall decor or create wonderful gifts.  Jacquie will show you the tricks of the trade to achieve needle felted perfection.  Once you learn the techniques, the sky's the limit on what you can create!  See her website for […]

North Coast Symphony Performs Beethoven

San Dieguito United Methodist Church 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas, CA, United States

Join the North Coast Symphony for its autumn concert on Saturday, October 23, 2021, 2:30 p.m. outdoors at the San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, ​Encinitas. The orchestra, conducted by Daniel Swem, will perform an all Beethoven concert, including the Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68, also known as the Pastoral […]

$8 – $10

Dia de los Muertos

La Colonia Park 715 Valley Ave, Solana Beach, CA, US

The City Solana Beach and the La Colonia de Eden Gardens Foundation’s community event, “Dia de los Muertos” (Day of the Dead), is held at the La Colonia Park every fall. This alcohol-free family friendly event will offers many exciting cultural opportunities. Traditional and colorful Mexican and Indigenous heritage performances are sure to inspire cultural […]

Honeyland – International Film Fridays

Schulman Auditorium 1775 Dove Ln, Carlsbad, CA, US

South Macedonia, Documentary (2019, NR, 1h 30m) Friday, Oct. 29, 4 & 7 p.m. The last native beekeeper relies upon traditional methods to harvest honey deep in the mountains. However, her livelihood is jeopardized when a nomadic farming family attempts to infringe on her beekeeping. Enjoy the best of world-wide cinema two Fridays each month […]

Goat Yoga – The Olde Goat

The Old Goat 2106 Main St, Julian, CA, US

Current classes held at The Olde Goat are offered on Friday evenings 6 PM Price includes 45 - 60 minutes Mats are provided Cost of classes $35 Call or text to reserve your mat 858-204-4085

The San Diego Sound Project: Chaz Cabrera

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

$20 - General Seating (Museum Members receive a 10% ticket discount) Free - Live Stream Access (RSVP for link) Event Details Music educator, composer, arranger, and jazz saxophonist Chaz Cabrera prepares a special evening of music featuring selected jazz repertoire and original compositions. The original compositions include “Nova,” a contemporary jazz piece that explores lush chords and a simple melody; “A Touch […]

Halloween Walk in the Haunted Forest

Banner Ranch Julian 36342 CA-78, Julian, CA, US

Friday, October 29th 7:00pm - 11:00pm Saturday, October 30th 7:00pm - 11:00pm Sunday, October 31st 7:00 - 11:00pm If You Dare .... Spooky Fun for All Ages! FREE Parking Banner General Store, Banner Ranch Julian

Altered Dollies

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

Saturday, October 30th. 12:00pm - 3:30pm  A perfect Halloween weekend activity! Enjoy this unique and creative workshop organized by Escondido Arts Partnership, held at Escondido Municipal Gallery.

8th Annual Encinitas Dia de los Muertos

Encinitas Community Center 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas, CA, United States

Encinitas Friends of the Arts (EFA) and the City of Encinitas announce the eighth annual Encinitas Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). A time when families gather to honor and remember deceased loved ones, Día de los Muertos is a significant Latino cultural celebration. This year, there will be a focus on those […]

Plein Air Paint Out at the Harbor

Oceanside Harbor Department 1540 N Harbor Dr, Oceanside, CA, US

Free admission Open to artists at any level, join OMA’s Artist Alliance for this non-instructed opportunity to paint en plein air with peers at the Oceanside Harbor. Painters will meet outside of the Oceanside Harbor Department (1540 N Harbor Drive, Oceanside, CA 92054). Tune into Coffee and Conversation the following day and share your work with Artist Alliance members […]

Coffee and Conversation with OMA Artist Alliance

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ONLINE - Free admission Join Artist Alliance with a cup of coffee and enjoy some conversation with fellow artists online. Sculptors, painters, photographers, and artists of all disciplines are welcome. Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://www.gotomeet.me/LAVogel/oma-artist-alliance-coffee--conversation You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (872) 240-3412 Access Code: 328-632-101 […]

Two Day Workshop: The Painted Figures of Matisse

Oceanside Museum of Art 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA, United States

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6 AND 8 1:00 pm - 4:00pm Both Days French master Henri Matisse (1869-1954) had a passion for figures and costumes, as well as textures and patterns that culminated in his iconic paintings. Join Robin Douglas to paint the figure in this exuberant and loose manner. Demonstrations, quick studies, and longer […]

North Coast Symphony Presents “Seasonal Splendor”

Encinitas Community Center 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas, CA, United States

The North Coast Symphony presents “Seasonal Splendor”, a performance of uplifting music, on Sunday, December 12, 2021, 3:30 p.m. at the Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas. The concert will include The Shepherd’s Hey and The Sussex Mummers’ Christmas Carol by Aldridge Granger, A Festive Fanfare by Brian Balmages, Greensleeves arranged by Matt […]

$8 – $10

Behind The Exhibition: Social Security | Birds of a Different Feather

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Join artists MartyO and Saki for a virtual discussion covering the inspiring origin story and powerful artwork featuring in OMA’s exhibitions Social Security and Birds of a Different Feather. Hosted by OMA’s Director of Exhibitions and Collections Katie Dolgov, this program will explore two exuberant and thought-provoking collections of wearable art, each distinctive in style yet seamlessly connected […]

Taste of Art: A Taste of Art with Georgia O’Keefe

Oceanside Museum of Art 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA, United States

With an endless amount of variety and flavors, food and art serve as the perfect pairing, bringing people together and providing nourishment for the soul. Join Robin Douglas for a new look at celebrated artist Georgia O’Keeffe, who in addition to her legacy of paintings capturing the great Southwest crafted numerous homegrown recipes focused on […]

Encinitas Community Nutcracker- December 18

Encinitas Community Center 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas, CA, United States

Encinitas Friends of the Arts is pleased to present Encinitas Community Nutcracker in partnership with Encinitas Ballet at the Encinitas Community Center on December 18th. In support of the efforts to contain the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we will be offering two shows. One at 1:00 pm and another at 4:00 pm.  To purchase your […]

Transported by Lisa Balderston

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

A World Premiere production! When Mari and Sara first met, they had no idea that their friendship would blossom into a deep bond during their sons' engagement. Three days before the Big Day, Mari and Sara enjoy a family gathering at a local restaurant, where they listen to their sons enthusiastically describe the amazing wedding […]

$22

Opening Reception: Sat, Feb 26th 5-7pm

William D. Cannon Art Gallery 1775 Dove Ln, Carlsbad, CA, US

Feb 26 Gallery Opening Reception - You're Invited! To the Opening Reception for "Reimagined: The Artist's Book" An Exhibition at the Cannon Art Gallery Presented by the Carlsbad Cultural Arts Office A Free Event Hosted by the Carlsbad Friends of the Arts Saturday, February 26, 2022 5:00 - 7:00 PM Carlsbad City Library Complex,1775 Dove Lane, […]

Reimagined: The Artist’s Book

William D. Cannon Art Galllery 1775 Dove Ln, Carlsbad, CA, US

What happens when the worlds of art and books intersect? The resulting spectrum ranges from innovative designed books to unique and beautifully sculpted artist books. Imagine an artist looking at the very concept of printed material, such as a book, and seeing the raw material for a new and exciting work of art. The objects […]

North Coast Symphony Presents “Diamonds in Disguise” Concert

San Dieguito United Methodist Church 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas, CA, United States

The North Coast Symphony will present “Diamonds in Disguise” for its next concert on Saturday, April 2, 2022, 2:30 p.m. at the San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, ​Encinitas. Now in its 75th year, the orchestra, conducted by Daniel Swem, will feature composers who wrote in different styles from their own nationalities, including […]

$8 – $10

Learn About Grants for the Arts

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Are you familiar with the funding opportunities available for organizations at the federal, regional, state, and local levels of government? Would you like to learn more about which NEA grant program for organizations is the right fit for your project? Please join NEA staff members and representatives from arts agencies across the country for an […]

Americans for the Arts Annual Convention

Omni Shoreham Hotel undefined undefined, Washington, DC, US

Americans for the Arts 2022 Annual Convention May 18 to 20, 2022 in Washington, D.C. Learn More "As we come together in person for the first time since 2019, attendees at the 2022 Annual Convention will celebrate the transformative, collective strength of creative workers and cultural organizations across the United States; listen to and learn […]

Rural Placemaking Conference

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Placemaking for Small and Rural Communities Online Conference: May 23 and 24, 2022 Learn More "USDA and University of Kentucky invite rural leaders to a national virtual placemaking conference. Rural communities, placemaking technical assistance providers and philanthropic entities interested in supporting rural placemaking efforts are encouraged to register for this free, […]

North Coast Symphony Presents “Romantic Diamonds Revealed”

San Dieguito United Methodist Church 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas, CA, United States

The North Coast Symphony Orchestra presents Romantic Diamonds Revealed, a concert featuring Dvorak's Symphony No. 6 in D Major, Debussy's March Ecossaise, Coleridge-Taylor's The Bamboula, and Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance No. 4. The performance is Saturday, May 28, 2022, at 2:30 PM, at the San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdelena, Encinitas. Now in its 75th year, the orchestra is conducted by […]

$8 – $10

Open Mike Night – All Welcome!

Old Cal Coffee & Eatery 1080 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA, US

San Diego Music Studio is hosting an Open Mic Make Music Day Event on Tuesday June 21 at Old Cal Coffeehouse in San Marcos. Please share this information with any of your associates that might be interested in playing! This event is free and open to everybody! Here is the link to the event on Facebook for […]

North Coast Symphony Presents Pops Concert “Dancing with Diamonds”

Encinitas Community Center 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas, CA, United States

“Dancing with Diamonds” is the theme of the North Coast Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming concert on Saturday, July 9, 2022, 2:30 p.m. at the Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas. The orchestra will perform a variety of famous dances, including Strauss' Blue Danube Waltz, Balmages' Summer Dances, Dvorak's Slavonic Dance No. 3, Rogers' The […]

$8 – $10

North Coast Symphony 75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee

San Dieguito United Methodist Church 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas, CA, United States

The North Coast Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 75th anniversary with a special anniversary concert featuring American composers on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. at the San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdelena, Encinitas with reception to follow. The performance includes composers Leroy Anderson, Samuel Barber, James P. Johnson, Alan Lerner and Frederick […]

$10 – $12

North Coast Symphony Presents “Holiday Gems”

Encinitas Community Center 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas, CA, United States

The North Coast Symphony presents “Holiday Gems,” a performance of festive holiday music, on Friday, December 16, 2022, 7:30 p.m. at the Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas. The concert will include The First Noel, Around the World at Christmas Time, Christmas at the Movies, Toccata on Carol of the Bells, Music from […]

$10 – $12

North Coast Symphony Presents Saint-Saens Spectacular

San Dieguito United Methodist Church 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas, CA, United States

The North Coast Symphony Orchestra presents Saint-Saens Spectacular, a concert  dedicated to the music of French composer Camille Saint-Saens, on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. at the San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdelena, Encinitas. The performance includes the magnificent Organ Symphony, featuring organist Sarah Amos, as well as the Cello Concerto […]

$10 – $12

Shalimar Flute Quartet at Del Mar Library

Del Mar Library 1309 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA, United States

The Shalimar Flute Quartet will perform a variety of musical selections from jazz to light classical at the Del Mar Library, 1309 Camino Del Mar, on Saturday, July 8 at 1 p.m. Music highlights include Shenandoah, Blue Skies, Cuban Dances, and Anitra’s Dance from Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite, among others. The Shalimar Flute Quartet is […]

Free

North Coast Symphony Tribute to Heroes Pops Concert

Encinitas Community Center 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas, CA, United States

A Tribute to Heroes is the theme of the North Coast Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming Pops concert on Saturday, July 15, 2023, 2:30 p.m. at the Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas.

$10 – $12