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The Beach Boys 5K & Wellness Day marks the 60th anniversary of the legendary Pet Sounds album with a wellness-and-pet-themed festival featuring live music, fitness experiences, and a community 5K run. Join us on Santa Monica’s iconic 3rd Street Promenade for a sun-soaked celebration of health, harmony, and good vibrations. The Beach Boys 5K & […]
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The 24th Spring Joshua Tree Music Festival returns May 14–17, 2026 – four nights and three days of live music, movement, mindfulness, and magic in the Mojave desert. Tier 4 tickets on sale now. Thank you for your early support!
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Membership has its benefits! FREE Admission to 60+ Museums! Explore BIG FUN during The Big Exchange from May 1 – 18, 2026. The “Big Exchange” – Your Membership Just Got Supercharged! Here’s where your museum membership turns into a golden ticket. Every spring, San Diego’s museums come together for something truly special: The Big Exchange, happening this […]
The La Jolla Half Marathon is one of San Diego’s most picturesque and beautiful point-to-point races. Starting at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, the course follows a scenic coastal route along the San […]
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The Kite Festival is perfect for kids from 0-102, who like building, designing, flying, and/or watching kites. Started in 1948, the Kite Festival is the oldest children's Kite Festival in […]
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Oceanside’s 2nd World Rhythm & Dance Festival is happening at the Oceanside Library Courtyard and Civic Center Plaza on Saturday May 16, 2026 (10:00am-5:00pm). Find us at the heart of the city’s cultural district celebrating global culture with live music with Afro-Latin Band Kimba Light, FREE community dance and rhythm workshops taught by Master Percussionists […]
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AniPop will return on May 16, 2026, at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido! Event hours are 10:00 am to 6:00pm. This will be our North County sister event to San Diego Anime Con and will feature a more kawaii focus on anime and pop culture! AniPop returns as an event with vendors […]
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On View April 18 to August 9 This landmark exhibition will include more than 130 works of art, including the debut of a new large-scale piece by Mickalene Thomas from the personal collection of musical and cultural icons Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean) and Alicia Keys. Organized by the Brooklyn Museum in 2024, Giants: Art from the […]
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The 13th Annual Asian Pacific Cultural Festival of San Diego returns on May 16, 2026, hosted and presented by the Asian Culture & Media Alliance (ACMA). In collaboration with our valued partners at the House of Pacific Relations in Balboa Park, this year’s festival will once again bring together diverse communities to celebrate culture, heritage, […]
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Yianni the Evzonaki invites you to OC Greek Festival 2026! Indulge in a wide variety of authentic Greek foods prepared by our talented parishioners. From savory souvlaki to delectable baklava, experience the rich flavors of Greece right in your neighborhood.
Acclaimed Jazz Crooner & Trumpeter MATT VON RODERICK & his TRIO comes to Palm Springs Cultural Center, #Palm Springs! Join us... LIVE! SAT, MAY 16th at 7:00PM. Doors at 6:30 pm. Matt Von Roderick celebrates his adventurous […]
🎤Earl Thomas is a celebrated San Diego blues and soul singer and songwriter. 🎶Earl has shared the stage with Aretha Franklin, BB King and Gladys Knight. Etta James recorded his […]
Moving Pictures Dave Massey, Artistic Director Moving Pictures showcases dynamic new works by faculty and student choreographers in a vibrant collage of dance. This concert captures motion, emotion, and storytelling through movement—offering a powerful, visually rich performance experience. Join us for an evening where dance becomes a living picture. Thursday, May 14 // 7:30 p.m. […]