Events for July 24, 2026

The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce
Bowers Museum 2002 North Main Street, Santa AnaFrom the Revolutionary Era to the present day, quilts have served as both cherished heirlooms and silent witnesses to the evolution of American industry, politics, and global trade. The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce explores how the materials, dyes, and techniques used in quiltmaking reflect centuries of economic shifts and technological innovation. Featuring over 40 quilts and […]

Destiny Is a Rose: The Eileen Harris Norton Collection
Hauser & Wirth 901 E 3rd Street,, Los AngelesRenowned for her generosity to artists and institutions, Eileen Harris Norton has built an inspiring art collection and forged a philanthropic legacy by focusing upon the work of women artists, as well as artists of color and of her native California. Marking fifty years since Harris Norton made her first acquisition—a print purchased in 1976 […]
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Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego 700 Prospect St., La JollaOn 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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OC Parks Sunset Cinema
Multiple venues (see link)OC Parks Sunset Cinema film series showcases a mix of recent hits and classic favorites at some of Orange County’s premiere parks. Enjoy 12 free movie screenings Friday nights, beginning June 5 through Aug. 28, at Carbon Canyon Regional Park, Craig Regional Park, Mason Regional Park, Yorba Regional Park, Laguna Niguel Regional Park, Irvine Regional Park […]
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San Diego Strike Force vs Tucson Sugar Skulls

‘The Family Album’
La Jolla Playhouse 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La JollaSinger-songwriter Mia Bing has been hustling and is desperate to break through in the music industry. Just as she receives the call that could change her career, she’s pulled back to her childhood home. "The Family Album" is a humorous and poignant original musical about finding your voice and using it for change. Visit: 'The Family Album'
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Latchkey Comedy: Musings from GenX
A night of professional stand-up comedy featuring comedians from Generation X, bridging the gap from analog childhood to digital adulthood, with a little help from a Boomer. Featuring: Geoff Grooms Stephanie Blum Cathy Ladman JP Connolly Maranzio Vance Performers have appeared on Netflix, America’s Got Talent, The Tonight Show, Comics Unleashed, Dry Bar Comedy and much much more. Come on […]

Fair After Dark
OC Fair & Event CenterEnjoy singing and dancing at Plaza Stage, featuring karaoke on Wednesdays, country night on Thursdays, dance party with DJ Narada on Fridays, swing night on Saturdays and Latin night on Sunday. Free with Fair admission! Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays, starting at 7:30 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays, starting at 8:30 p.m.

Smokey Robinson & Gladys Knight: Just the Two of Us
With eight Grammy wins and 28 nominations between them, Gladys Knight and Smokey Robinson are undisputed icons of American soul music. Named among the greatest singers of all time by […]

