
December Nights
December Nights Is Back! The Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum will be opening the upper garden for free from 3:00PM-8:00PM on December 5th and December 6th. *Paid admission 10:00am-2:00pm View […]
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December Nights Is Back! The Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum will be opening the upper garden for free from 3:00PM-8:00PM on December 5th and December 6th. *Paid admission 10:00am-2:00pm View […]
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Coastal Christmas Del Mar: Where Holiday Magic Meets the California Coast If you’re looking for a little North Pole sparkle without the snow, Coastal Christmas Del Mar is your new favorite family […]
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Join us for the 13th Annual San Diego Santa Run on Saturday, December 13th! Over 40,000 Santas have participated in the event that was voted Best Fun Run by USA […]
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Join us in bringing honor to Veterans this holiday season by placing wreaths on the headstones of Veterans at this free, family-friendly event. On December 13, 2025 at 09:30 a.m., Wreaths […]
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Step into Clara’s dream — a world where ballet brings imagination to life and the holidays sparkle with wonder. The Nutcracker whisks audiences away on a magical journey through enchanted lands, where toy soldiers battle, snowflakes dance, and the Sugar Plum Fairy reigns. At the heart of it all is young Clara, whose extraordinary dream […]
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ABOUT THE CONCERT Thiago Tiberio, conductor San Diego Master Chorale San Diego Symphony Orchestra A true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams' charming and delightful […]
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Born in the Republic of Panama, Mando was inspired by the festive Caribbean musical influences of the culture. Growing up in a musical household with his father as a jazz trumpet player and mother an incredible vocalist, Mando's love for music was already in his blood. At age 7, Mando began singing and playing guitar. By the […]
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Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights The holidays are fast approaching and the celebrations are underway! Mark your calendar to attend the annual Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights, a fun spectacle with boats […]
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HR Entertainment presents Christmas Mariachi Festival featuring El Mariachi Estrella de Mexico. Enjoy an evening of Christmas posada, carols, songs, actors, folkloric ballet – featuring the largest mariachi in the world! Founded in June 2008 in the city of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico by the Alfaro Brothers, the group has gone on to tour nationally, performing […]
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Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar and Ballet Folklorico del Rio Grande invite you to celebrate the holiday season with Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico! Named for the beloved Andalusian Christmas Carol, this vibrant show weaves cherished Mexican traditions into a magical story of the season! Through the joyous rhythms of “Bells Upon Bells” and […]

One of the most esteemed electric guitarists of his generation, Mike Stern has distinguished himself over a four-decade career that has encompassed musical partnerships with Blood, Sweat & Tears, Billy Cobham, Miles […]
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Join us in conversation with Tonantzín Carmelo (Tongva/Kumeyaay and Latina) and Bird Runningwater (Cheyenne and Mescalero Apache) as they discuss their experiences as Native artists and cultural advocates in film; the importance of authentic Indigenous representation; how institutions can go beyond land acknowledgements; and more. This conversation will be moderated by Academy Museum Director, Community […]