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 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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