Looking for fun, entertaining performing and visual arts events to check out in San Diego this week? Here are top picks with dates, times, locations and ticket links.

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Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top tattoo spots around Chula Vista. Here's a rundown of top businesses in the city, with ratings, photos and more.

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Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top musical instrument sources in Chula Vista. Here's a rundown of top businesses in the city, with ratings, photos and more.

World-renowned historians and educators are inviting San Diego on a thrilling sailing adventure through history on the Pacific Heritage Tour in 2023.

Experience the magic of fine art by the ocean at the 4th Annual ArtWalk Carlsbad, where more than 150 artists showcase their work, accompanied by music, food, and interactive art for all ages.

Don't miss the first-ever Chula Vista Art Fest on September 30, where local artistic talent takes center stage! Discover an interactive art extravaganza like no other.

The William D. Cannon Art Gallery in Carlsbad opens its doors to a new exhibit, Dual Visions, this Saturday featuring abstract artwork by Sijia Chen and Kelsey Overstreet.

A new funding opportunity for local artists and nonprofits called Impact has emerged in San Diego, aiming to address systemic challenges and foster change-making projects in alignment with the City's priorities and adopted Strategic Plan.

Solana Beachs Utility Box Wrap Project transforms mundane cityscapes into artistic displays, promoting local talent and strengthening community engagement.

Explore Hold Fast, where art meets marine science at Birch Aquarium.

The City of San Diego awards $1 million to 10 organizations for arts projects that aim to address heritage, sustainability, and justice in underserved communities, with each group receiving $100,000 over 18 months.

The Navy SEAL Museum is set to open in Downtown San Diego in late 2024, featuring interactive exhibits and digital media, aiming to educate and inspire visitors about Navy SEAL history and heritage.

The San Diego International Airport showcases "Espacios & Lines," featuring the work of 16 local artists, emphasizing the cultural connection with Tijuana.

San Diego Public Library exhibits works of local artist James Hubbell across four branches, celebrating his blend of nature and architectural design until August 4.

The Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad reopens on April 15 after renovations, offering new exhibits and interactive experiences for all ages, as reported by Times of San Diego.

The article announces the "Embodied Pacific" exhibition at UC San Diego, which merges art with ocean science and features contributions from various artists and scientific partners.

LaJuné McMillian's art installation "The Portal's Keeper" is on display at UC San Diego, exploring Black movement and liberation through digital media.

New murals by Maxx Moses at the La Mesa Grossmont Transit Center have been added as part of MTS's "Color the Corridor" initiative to enhance the rider experience.

The Mandeville Art Gallery at UC San Diego has received a $150,000 grant from the Teiger Foundation to support new projects and interdisciplinary programs.

San Diego invites public feedback on the "Creative City" cultural plan, aiming to integrate arts into every neighborhood and strategize for the next decade.

The La Jolla Art & Wine Festival returns with over 170 artists and 35 wineries to support local schools on September 28-29, featuring a range of mediums and live entertainment.

The Embodied Pacific exhibition at Birch Aquarium unites art and science, offering an immersive, interactive ocean exploration experience through various installations.

San Diego City Hall launches an exhibit on the Chicano Movement's history in the city, featuring images, documents, and interactive elements until October 18.

Christopher Ashley, La Jolla Playhouse's artistic director, is set to receive the "Mr. Abbott" Award for his lifetime achievements in theater direction and choreography.

The San Diego Museum of Art is hosting "Foster + Partners: Architecture of Light and Space" this fall, showcasing the studio's work and previewing their planned west wing renovation.

Hotel del Coronado in San Diego is recognized as one of America's most haunted hotels, with paranormal events and the famed ghost Kate Morgan contributing to its reputation.

Birch Aquarium and OMA are offering reciprocal membership benefits in November to celebrate PST ART exhibitions focusing on art, science, and environmental themes.

UC San Diego alumna Carrie Mae Weems and artist Mark Bradford, with art in the university's collection, received the National Medal of Arts from President Biden.

Mary Kouyoumdjian is a finalist for the 2024 Pulitzer Prize in Music for "Paper Pianos," a work exploring refugee struggles, including Afghan pianist Milad Yousufi's story.

The Old Globe's Globe for All Tour is presenting "As You Like It" across San Diego and Tijuana, seeking to provide free Shakespeare to diverse communities with public and select private performances.

The Star of India in San Diego is celebrating its 161st birthday with free weekend tours, highlighting its status as the world's oldest active sailing ship.

The San Diego Youth Symphony and Sinfónica Juvenil de Tijuana collaborated for a concert, highlighting unity and cultural exchange amidst border challenges.

UC San Diego received City Council approval on November 19 to transform 1100 Kettner Boulevard into a cultural hub, formerly housing MCASD, emphasizing art, culture, and education.

Indigenous leaders from around the world gathered in San Diego to discuss sustainability, integrating ancestral knowledge into modern environmental stewardship, at the Indigenous Sustainable Design Forum.

Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun ate a banana, part of the $6.2 million artwork "Comedian" by Maurizio Cattelan, at a Hong Kong press conference.

The Oceanside Museum of Art's 'Teeny Tiny Art Mart' will feature 5x5-inch artworks from Southern California artists for sale at $25 each to support OMA's educational programs.

The Millenia Library in Chula Vista will feature SDSU's nursing and global campus programs and the Chula Vista Entertainment Complex, aiming to boost local education and entertainment opportunities.

San Diego's Poet Laureate, Jason Magabo Perez, concludes his term celebrated by the Poetry Futures 2024 event, leaving a legacy of community engagement and inclusive poetry spaces.

San Diego Museum Month returns this February with half-priced admissions to over 70 museums, aimed at encouraging cultural exploration and community growth.

Robert Xavier Burden's "The Alien Painting," taking 5 years to complete, is on display at Oceanside Museum of Art for a limited time before going to a private collector.

Malashock Dance will perform at San Diego International Airport, inspired by traveler stories, as part of its residency program. Performances are scheduled for late January and early February.

San Diego appoints Paola Capó-García as its new Poet Laureate for 2025-2027, with her work expected to foster community and culture.

MTS unveils culturally significant murals at Chula Vista trolley station with improvements in amenities, aiming to make transit stops more engaging and reflective of the local community.

San Diego's Union Hall Gallery is holding a Fine Art and Craft Benefit Sale to support LA artists affected by wildfires, with 100% proceeds going to relief funds.

The Without Walls Festival at UC San Diego, in collaboration with La Jolla Playhouse, will bring a variety of innovative performances from April 24-27, with most events free to the public.

Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival returns to San Diego's waterfront with a diverse lineup including Anderson .Paak, Khruangbin, and Janelle Monae, spanning May 16-18.

San Diego muralists Ground Floor Murals created a tribute mural in East Village for deceased San Diego Zoo animals: Kalluk the polar bear, Nicky the giraffe, and Maka the gorilla.

The UC San Diego Library received a $48,815 grant to digitize 727 recordings from the Tuzin Archive for Melanesian Anthropology, preserving Oceania's cultural heritage.

San Diego County celebrated Mexico's Independence Day with mariachi bands, crafts, food, dancing, and local arts, kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month. Mayor McCann led "El Grito" in Chula Vista, while other areas hosted vibrant events.

The Oceanside Theatre Company hosted their "Garden Party Gala" at the El Corazon Senior Center, celebrating local arts and honoring patrons with awards.

San Diego Public Library is celebrating Banned Books Week with events to oppose censorship and promote intellectual freedom, highlighting 821 censorship attempts in 2024 and featuring George Takei as honorary chair.

Carlsbad City Council approved the design for "The Ring," a new public art project for Veterans Memorial Park, which is set to feature various amenities and honor military service. Construction is set to start in 2026.

San Diego City Hall hosts an LGBTQ Historic Exhibit in partnership with the Lambda Archives, available until November 5, showcasing the local LGBTQ+ community's history through photographs and documents. Mayor Gloria honors the city's LGBTQ+ legacy.

The Timken Museum of Art hosts its Jewels of the Season exhibition with over a thousand handcrafted ornaments, multiple festive trees, and collaborative elements from San Diego State University.

Oceanside Museum of Art is set to expand into the historic former Fire Station 1, with funding support and city council approval for a lease extension.

The San Diego Rodeo faces an uncertain future due to lost financial support from the SDTMD and major sponsors, alongside controversies including animal welfare incidents and internal issues within the Padres organization.

The "Art of Banksy: Without Limits" exhibition featuring over 200 pieces of the artist's work, including rare originals and reproductions, is coming to the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego on January 30, 2026.

A Sofonisba Anguissola portrait from the Prado anchors the Timken's Poetic Portraits show in Balboa Park. The compact exhibition runs through March 29, 2026.

A San Diego eighth‑grader who beat leukemia traveled to meet Hugh Jackman and played a song she wrote during treatment, moving the actor to tears.

Martha Gilmer of the San Diego Symphony was named 2026 Impresario of the Year by Musical America for her transformative leadership and community engagement.

Nearly 60 Flathead Valley students joined San Diego Ballet and Glacier Symphony for a weekend Nutcracker at FVCC's Wachholz College Center.

Monks from Gaden Shartse Monastery ended a weeklong North County tour at PHES Gallery, ceremonially sweeping away a four‑day sand mandala as a blessing and lesson in impermanence.

The San Diego Symphony will play John Williams’ Star Wars: A New Hope score live at The Rady Shell on May 1 and 3, 2026. Tickets are on sale and expected to move quickly.

San Diego's WorldBeat Cultural Center held its 45th annual Kwanzaa celebration, featuring nights dedicated to Kwanzaa principles, cultural performances, keynote speakers, and a community feast.

For its centennial, the San Diego Museum of Art is unveiling a Foster + Partners concept to remake its west wing — doubling gallery space while stirring preservation debate.

The 21st San Diego Tết Festival moves from Mira Mesa to Liberty Station this weekend, expanding to a larger waterfront site with free admission and family programming.

MCASD La Jolla will host Giants this spring, a touring selection from the Dean Collection with 130+ works and a massive Mickalene Thomas installation. Preview April 17.

Oceanside Museum of Art will expand to a full downtown block, restoring historic buildings and adding galleries, a sculpture garden and new education space.

Artists and residents say Barrio Logan murals are being painted over without notice, and local groups are pressing the city for an artist registry and firmer legal protections.

San Diego artist Sara Duvall filed a federal civil‑rights suit after repeated Park Ranger citations. The case challenges how the city defines protected art versus unregulated vending.

La Jolla Music Society’s SummerFest marks 40 years with a four‑week slate July 31–Aug. 29 featuring Brad Mehldau, Imani Winds and new commissions.

The Navy SEAL Museum San Diego opened Oct. 4, 2025 with immersive exhibits that pair heavy hardware and VR. Retired SEALs staff the galleries and the museum joined a downtown triad with USS Midway.

RUTH founders say rare artifacts and donors could seed a $40–60M campaign to build San Diego's first permanent Holocaust museum.

Bloom Bash turned Balboa Park into a Toulouse‑Lautrec‑tinged night to kick off Art Alive, even as museums warn that parking fees and proposed budget cuts threaten programming.

The 42nd Mission Fed ArtWalk turned Little Italy into a weekend-long outdoor gallery, with 250+ artists, live stages and large crowds.

A KPBS highlights video and local coverage revisit the Asian Pacific Cultural Festival’s 2025 edition, when hundreds packed Balboa Park for food, music and performances.

County supervisors unveiled a $2.75M arts package to back artists, spaces and an Encanto Black Arts District as the city weighs pausing municipal arts grants. The board will vote May 5.

San Diego Fringe returns May 12–24 with a new Baja Fringe pilot sending shows to Ensenada and Rosarito. The festival will also add SDSU stages and host the World Fringe Congress.

San Diego’s Ocean Beach Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off could be scaled back this summer after proposed city budget cuts target arts-and-events grants. Organizers warn the loss of a small city grant would force fee hikes or smaller programming.

At 91, Herb Alpert has retooled the Tijuana Brass and is bringing a sold‑out show to San Diego amid a TikTok‑driven streaming surge.