San Diego/ Fun & Entertainment
Published on January 22, 2020
San Diego to host a variety of performing and visual arts events this weekPhoto: Anna Kolosyuk/Unsplash

 Whether you want to watch a performance or create some art of your own, there's plenty of artsy events in San Diego this week, from a Chinese stage spectacular to an in-depth drawing class.

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Shen Yun: 'Divine Culture Returns'

From the event description:

Translated as “the beauty of heavenly beings dancing,” the aptly-titled Shen Yun is back for its annual visit with an all-new stage spectacular, featuring a fresh collection of ancient Chinese folk and story dances, traditional bel canto, brilliantly colored costumes, a live orchestra and a 3D projection system so innovative that it boasts its own patent — all of which adds up to a famously jaw-dropping display of artistry inspired by the performers' practice of Falun Gong.

When: Friday, Jan. 24, 7:30 p.m.
Where: San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave.
Price: $100 - $200
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'Janus IV' presented by the San Diego Dance Theater 

From the event description:

Janus, the two-headed Roman god of beginnings and endings, has again inspired the format for this year's annual repertory concert, which includes sections from artistic director Jean Isaacs’ chronology of over 100 dances, as well as pieces created exclusively for "Janus IV" by Isaacs, associate artistic director Terry Wilson and long-time company member/rehearsal director Liv Isaacs-Nollet. 

When: Friday, Jan. 24, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Saville Theatre at City College, 1313 Park Blvd.
Price: $7.50 - $20
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45% Off Painting Class at PaintNvineyard

From the Paintnvineyard deal description:

During the class participants follow the directions of a skilled artist to create their own masterpieces, while sipping on wine.

Where: 10035 Carroll Canyon Road, Northeastern San Diego
Price: $22 (45% off regular price; one other option available); additional deals are available.
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74% Off Drawing Workshop at Prima Materia Institute

From the Prima Materia Institute deal description:

Through full immersion into the drawing process, you’ll learn to see as an artist and draw realistically using techniques of the Old Masters. Supplies not included, please check the supplies list to see what is needed.

Where: 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Midway District
Price: $25 (74% off regular price; one other option available); additional deals are available.
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