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SUMMARY:Ontario Reptile Expo
DESCRIPTION:Our expos feature an amazing variety of exotic reptiles\, including lizards like bearded dragons\, chameleons\, geckos\, tegus\, and skinks\, as well as snakes\, turtles\, frogs\, and arachnids such as tarantulas and jumping spiders and more. Meet top breeders and reptile specialists from all over\, eager to share their knowledge and help you make informed decisions when adding a new reptile to your home.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/ontario-reptile-expo/2026-08-09/
LOCATION:Ontario Convention Center\, 2000 E. Convention Center Way\, Ontario\, CA\, 91764
CATEGORIES:San Bernardino Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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SUMMARY:Fair After Dark
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy 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! \nWednesdays\, Thursdays & Sundays\, starting at 7:30 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays\, starting at 8:30 p.m.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/fair-after-dark/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:OC Fair & Event Center
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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SUMMARY:ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
DESCRIPTION:Best Comedy Show of the Year | ★★★★★ | The Guardian\n#1 Comedy Show in London | ★★★★★ | Time Out\nBest Comedy of the Year | ★★★★★ | Telegraph \nhahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahaha hihihi hahahahahahahaha hoho hahahhahahaha hehe hahahahahahahahahaha. That’s the blurb. \nJulia Masli’s award-winning solo phenomenon ha ha ha ha ha ha ha arrives in San Diego for two weeks only following a string of critically acclaimed runs at The Public Theatre\, Yale Repertory Theatre\, Pasadena Playhouse\, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company\, Soho Playhouse in New York City\, Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, London’s Soho Theatre and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. \nPart clowning\, part surreal social experiment\, part connection-forging alchemy\, ha ha ha ha ha ha ha transforms La Jolla Playhouse’s Forum Theatre into a playground of spontaneity\, outlandish hilarity\, and surprising poignancy\, all shaped in real time by the audience. Anarchic. Side-splitting. Unexpectedly tender. \nThe Guardian says ha ha ha ha ha ha ha is “a great unexpected carnival of mutual care\, ring-led with a featherlight touch by a clown whose mischief is matched only by her compassion.” \nUtterly unlike anything else onstage\, this is a completely different experience every night that keeps audiences coming back again and again. ha ha ha ha ha ha ha is a quintessential WOW experience – improvised heavily and based on audience participation.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:La Jolla Playhouse\, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T220000
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SUMMARY:'The Family Album'
DESCRIPTION:Singer-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. \nVisit: ‘The Family Album’
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/the-family-album/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:La Jolla Playhouse\, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T200000
DTSTAMP:20260218T042659Z
CREATED:20260218T042659Z
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SUMMARY:Ed Sheeran
DESCRIPTION:Ed Sheeran embarked on his first tour in 2011 after releasing his debut album “+”. The successful album drove Sheeran to tour for the next two years. He further propelled his career when he opened for Taylor Swift’s Red Tour in 2013\, playing his biggest venues yet. Over the next few year Sheeran would launch two more headlining tours\, and even open for the Rolling Stones. To date\, Ed Sheeran has performed over 800 shows across 3 concert tours.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/ed-sheeran-2/
LOCATION:SoFi Stadium\, 1001 Stadium Dr\, Inglewood\, CA\, 90301
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T163000
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SUMMARY:Scapin
DESCRIPTION:Adapted from Molière \nScapin \nBy: Bill Irwin & Mark O’Donnell\nDirected by: Christopher Williams \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis high-energy comedy follows Scapin\, the world’s greatest con artist\, as he manipulates\, schemes\, and straight-up lies his way through an impossible situation\, always one step ahead and turning every problem into a hilarious new opportunity. When two young lovers find themselves up against stubborn\, money-minded fathers\, Scapin jumps into action with outrageous tricks\, bold lies\, and comic chaos at every turn. A fresh\, modern take on Molière’s beloved farce is packed with mischief\, surprises\, and nonstop laughs. \nScapin runs 100 minutes\, with one intermission. \nThis production is made possible in part by the generous support of our lead production sponsor Mary Ann
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/scapin/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:North Coast Repertory Theatre\, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr D\, Solana Beach\, CA\, 92075
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T190000
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CREATED:20260426T020119Z
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SUMMARY:Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
DESCRIPTION:On View \n\nApril 18 to August 9 \n\nThis 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. \nOrganized by the Brooklyn Museum in 2024\, Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys will feature 37 Black American and diasporic artists from Africa\, Europe\, the United States\, and the Caribbean whose monumental works tower in both scale\, conceptual depth and technical skill. The Deans have fostered meaningful relationships with the wide array of artists included in the exhibition and the mission of Giants is a testament to their philosophy: “By the artists\, for the artists\, with the people.” The exhibition’s run at MCASD is the inaugural display of the collection on the West Coast. \nGiants features paintings\, photographs\, sculptures and installations by nearly 40 Black diasporic artists which include: Nina Chanel Abney\, Derrick Adams\, Radcliffe Bailey\, Ernie Barnes\, Jean-Michel Basquiat\, Jarvis Boyland\, Kwame Brathwaite\, Jordan Casteel\, Nick Cave\, Hassan Hajjaj\, Barkley L. Hendricks\, Arthur Jafa\, Titus Kaphar\, Jerome Lagarrigue\, Deana Lawson\, Esther Mahlangu\, Meleko Mokgosi\, Odili Donald Odita\, Toyin Ojih Odutola\, Zohra Opoku\, Frida Orupabo\, Gordon Parks\, Ebony G. Patterson\, Deborah Roberts\, Tschabalala Self\, Jamel Shabazz\, Amy Sherald\, Malick Sidibé\, Lorna Simpson\, Sanlé Sory\, Vaughn Spann\, Henry Taylor\, Hank Willis Thomas\, Mickalene Thomas\, Kehinde Wiley\, Qualeasha Wood\, Kennedy Yanko and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOfficial Exhibition Playlist\n\nThe official playlist for Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys\, curated by Swizz Beatz for MCASD. \n\nHours & Admission \n\n\n\nMonday—Wednesday: Closed \nThursday—Saturday: 11AM—7PM \nSunday: 11AM—5PM
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/giants-art-from-the-dean-collection-of-swizz-beatz-and-alicia-keys/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego\, 700 Prospect St.\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T180000
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SUMMARY:Destiny Is a Rose: The Eileen Harris Norton Collection
DESCRIPTION:Renowned 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 directly from Los Angeles artist and African American arts advocate Ruth Waddy—‘Destiny Is a Rose’ will present more than 80 works from Harris Norton’s holdings in an exhibition conceived to celebrate the connoisseurship and commitment to social justice and learning that she embodies. \nTaking its title from a 1990 painting by Kerry James Marshall\, ‘Destiny Is a Rose’ features paintings\, sculptures and works on paper by Mark Bradford\, Felix Gonzalez-Torres\, David Hammons\, Glenn Ligon\, Marshall\, Patrick Martinez\, Beatriz Milhazes\, Michael Norton\, Catherine Opie\, Yoshitomo Nara\, Senga Nengudi\, Lorraine O’Grady\, Betye Saar\, Amy Sherald\, Lorna Simpson\, Bob Thompson\, Kara Walker and Carrie Mae Weems\, among many others. In conjunction with the exhibition\, Hauser & Wirth Publishers will release a fully illustrated catalogue with texts by Dr. Kellie Jones and exhibition curator Ingrid Schaffner.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/destiny-is-a-rose-the-eileen-harris-norton-collection/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Hauser & Wirth\, 901 E 3rd Street\,\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90013
CATEGORIES:LA Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T170000
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SUMMARY:Chicano Block Party
DESCRIPTION:The Chicano Block Party is an annual celebration of Chicano art\, culture\, and community presented by the California Center for the Arts Museum in honor of Chicano Heritage Month in California. Inspired by the exhibitions and artists featured at the Museum\, the event brings together artists\, musicians\, lowrider clubs\, community organizations\, and visitors for a day of art\, music\, food\, and cultural programming. \nFirst launched in 2025 in conjunction with XICANA! San Diego\, the Chicano Block Party continues a growing Museum tradition of celebrating the artists\, histories\, and communities that shape the cultural landscape of Southern California and the Californias. \nThis year’s event is presented in conjunction with Amoxtlis\, José Hugo Sánchez’s immersive exhibition of monumental woodblock prints\, sculpture\, animation\, and mural-making. The word “block” carries multiple meanings throughout the event: the city block as a place of gathering\, the carved woodblock as the foundation of Sánchez’s artistic practice\, and the important role printmaking has played in the development of Chicano art and visual culture. Throughout the twentieth century\, artists have used printmaking to share stories\, circulate ideas\, advocate for social change\, and make art accessible within their communities. The Chicano Block Party honors this legacy by bringing together artists\, makers\, and organizations whose work continues to build upon these traditions today. \nThroughout the day\, visitors can explore a lowrider car show organized in collaboration with Lady Lowriders Car Club\, an artist market featuring local printmakers\, artisans\, and makers\, live music and performances\, artist demonstrations\, workshops\, and activities presented in collaboration with community organizations from across the region. Inside the Museum\, José Hugo Sánchez will create a woodblock-printed mural live in the gallery alongside his work in Amoxtlis\, offering visitors a unique opportunity to observe his artistic process in real time. \nAdmission to the Museum and all Chicano Block Party activities are free. \n\nEvent Highlights \nLowrider Car Show \nPresented in collaboration with Lady Lowriders Car Club\, the car show celebrates the craftsmanship\, creativity\, and cultural traditions of lowrider culture. \nArt Market & Printmaking Fair \nBrowse original artwork\, prints\, zines\, books\, apparel\, and handmade goods from local artists\, publishers\, and independent vendors. The Museum Sculpture Courtyard will also feature live printmaking demonstrations and hands-on activities organized in collaboration with the San Diego Printmaking Society. \nLive Music & DJs \nEnjoy music throughout the day from local DJs and performers across the campus. \nArtist Workshops & Demonstrations \nParticipate in hands-on activities and learn directly from artists\, printmakers\, and community organizations. \nLive Mural by José Hugo Sánchez \nVisit the Museum galleries to watch José Hugo Sánchez create a new mural throughout the day as part of his exhibition Amoxtlis. \nPop-Up Installations \nDiscover temporary artworks and creative interventions presented throughout the campus by invited artists and community collaborators.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/chicano-block-party/
LOCATION:California Center for the Performing Arts\, 340 N. Escondido Blvd\, Escondido\, CA\, 92025
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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SUMMARY:The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce
DESCRIPTION:From 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 coverlets from Bowers Museum’s permanent collection\, as well as loans from the family of famed quilter Jean Ray Laury and others\, this exhibition traces the journey of fibers like cotton\, silk\, wool\, rayon\, and polyester through two and a half centuries of American quilting. \nVisitors will encounter quilts that speak to the mass-production of domestically printed cotton fabric in the 19th century\, as well as to the ingenuity of makers during times of scarcity\, such as Depression-era scrap quilts and wartime cotton regulations. Highlights include a rare 1776 whole-cloth wool quilt\, an early Bethlehem Star quilt with chintz appliqué\, a quilt made of handkerchiefs commemorating the American centennial in 1876\, and a 1975 pictorial quilt celebrating scenes of California life. \nThrough these textiles\, period ephemera\, and multimedia interactives\, The American Quilt invites reflection on the intimate relationship between cloth and community\, and how trade policies shape the availability and aesthetics of everyday materials. Whether hand-stitched by anonymous or known makers\, each quilt offers a tactile record of American life\, labor\, and legacy. \nExhibit Credit:  \nThe American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce is organized by Bowers Museum and curated by Tara Miller. The exhibition is supported by Flying Geese Quilters Guild and Repiecers – Southern California Study Group
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/the-american-quilt-cloth-and-commerce/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Bowers Museum\, 2002 North Main Street\, Santa Ana\, CA\, 92706
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T170000
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SUMMARY:Ontario Reptile Expo
DESCRIPTION:Our expos feature an amazing variety of exotic reptiles\, including lizards like bearded dragons\, chameleons\, geckos\, tegus\, and skinks\, as well as snakes\, turtles\, frogs\, and arachnids such as tarantulas and jumping spiders and more. Meet top breeders and reptile specialists from all over\, eager to share their knowledge and help you make informed decisions when adding a new reptile to your home.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/ontario-reptile-expo/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Ontario Convention Center\, 2000 E. Convention Center Way\, Ontario\, CA\, 91764
CATEGORIES:San Bernardino Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T190000
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SUMMARY:41st Annual Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club Contest and Beach Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an action packed three-day family-friendly extravaganza at the beautiful Oceanside Pier on August 7th\, 8th\, and 9th\, 2026. \nBuilding on the success of the previous 40 years\, our event promises to deliver a wide range of activities suitable for the entire family. From professional surfers hailing from the tropical waves of Hawaii to the chilly waters of Santa Cruz and beyond\, participants will showcase their skills in the thrilling Coalition of Surfing Clubs competition. \nThe King and Queen of the Pier\, a Pro/Am Invitational\, aptly named kicks off on Friday\, August 7th. This event features some of the best longboard surfers in the world vying for the coveted title\, beautiful \, handcrafted trophies as well as $5\,000 in prize money for each division. This adrenaline-pumping competition\, culminating in the finals on Saturday\, August 9th. \nAdjacent to the beach\, the Band Shell area will come alive with vibrant energy. A variety of vendors will tempt you with unique products\, while live music will entertain both contest spectators and beachgoers. Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the sun\, sand\, and surf culture at its finest. See you at the Oceanside Pier!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/41st-annual-oceanside-longboard-surfing-club-contest-and-beach-festival/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Oceanside Pier\, The Strand N Oceanside\, Oceanside\, CA
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SD Sports Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Sports Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260807T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260807T223000
DTSTAMP:20260719T132750Z
CREATED:20260719T132750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T132750Z
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SUMMARY:Fair After Dark
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy 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! \nWednesdays\, Thursdays & Sundays\, starting at 7:30 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays\, starting at 8:30 p.m.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/fair-after-dark/2026-08-07/
LOCATION:OC Fair & Event Center
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260807T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260807T220000
DTSTAMP:20260717T200414Z
CREATED:20260717T200414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T200414Z
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SUMMARY:'The Family Album'
DESCRIPTION:Singer-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. \nVisit: ‘The Family Album’
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/the-family-album/2026-08-07/
LOCATION:La Jolla Playhouse\, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260807T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260807T203000
DTSTAMP:20260718T180843Z
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SUMMARY:OC Parks Sunset Cinema
DESCRIPTION: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 and Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach. Guests of all ages are encouraged to arrive early for lively pre show entertainment\, including character meet and greets\, DJ led games\, themed photo opportunities and more. Cinema events begin at 6 p.m. with films beginning after sundown. \nFriday movie nights kick off June 5 and include Lilo & Stitch (2025)\, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)\, Freakier Friday (2025)\, Monsters\, Inc. (2001)\, How to Train Your Dragon (2025)\, Elio (2025)\, Twilight (2008)\, The Wild Robot (2024)\, 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)\, Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)\, Jumanji (1995) and Top Gun (1986).
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/oc-parks-sunset-cinema/2026-08-07/
LOCATION:Multiple venues (see link)
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,OC Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260807T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260807T190000
DTSTAMP:20260714T022412Z
CREATED:20260426T020119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T022412Z
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SUMMARY:Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
DESCRIPTION:On View \n\nApril 18 to August 9 \n\nThis 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. \nOrganized by the Brooklyn Museum in 2024\, Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys will feature 37 Black American and diasporic artists from Africa\, Europe\, the United States\, and the Caribbean whose monumental works tower in both scale\, conceptual depth and technical skill. The Deans have fostered meaningful relationships with the wide array of artists included in the exhibition and the mission of Giants is a testament to their philosophy: “By the artists\, for the artists\, with the people.” The exhibition’s run at MCASD is the inaugural display of the collection on the West Coast. \nGiants features paintings\, photographs\, sculptures and installations by nearly 40 Black diasporic artists which include: Nina Chanel Abney\, Derrick Adams\, Radcliffe Bailey\, Ernie Barnes\, Jean-Michel Basquiat\, Jarvis Boyland\, Kwame Brathwaite\, Jordan Casteel\, Nick Cave\, Hassan Hajjaj\, Barkley L. Hendricks\, Arthur Jafa\, Titus Kaphar\, Jerome Lagarrigue\, Deana Lawson\, Esther Mahlangu\, Meleko Mokgosi\, Odili Donald Odita\, Toyin Ojih Odutola\, Zohra Opoku\, Frida Orupabo\, Gordon Parks\, Ebony G. Patterson\, Deborah Roberts\, Tschabalala Self\, Jamel Shabazz\, Amy Sherald\, Malick Sidibé\, Lorna Simpson\, Sanlé Sory\, Vaughn Spann\, Henry Taylor\, Hank Willis Thomas\, Mickalene Thomas\, Kehinde Wiley\, Qualeasha Wood\, Kennedy Yanko and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOfficial Exhibition Playlist\n\nThe official playlist for Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys\, curated by Swizz Beatz for MCASD. \n\nHours & Admission \n\n\n\nMonday—Wednesday: Closed \nThursday—Saturday: 11AM—7PM \nSunday: 11AM—5PM
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/giants-art-from-the-dean-collection-of-swizz-beatz-and-alicia-keys/2026-08-07/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego\, 700 Prospect St.\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260807T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260807T180000
DTSTAMP:20260719T124616Z
CREATED:20260719T124332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T124616Z
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SUMMARY:Destiny Is a Rose: The Eileen Harris Norton Collection
DESCRIPTION:Renowned 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 directly from Los Angeles artist and African American arts advocate Ruth Waddy—‘Destiny Is a Rose’ will present more than 80 works from Harris Norton’s holdings in an exhibition conceived to celebrate the connoisseurship and commitment to social justice and learning that she embodies. \nTaking its title from a 1990 painting by Kerry James Marshall\, ‘Destiny Is a Rose’ features paintings\, sculptures and works on paper by Mark Bradford\, Felix Gonzalez-Torres\, David Hammons\, Glenn Ligon\, Marshall\, Patrick Martinez\, Beatriz Milhazes\, Michael Norton\, Catherine Opie\, Yoshitomo Nara\, Senga Nengudi\, Lorraine O’Grady\, Betye Saar\, Amy Sherald\, Lorna Simpson\, Bob Thompson\, Kara Walker and Carrie Mae Weems\, among many others. In conjunction with the exhibition\, Hauser & Wirth Publishers will release a fully illustrated catalogue with texts by Dr. Kellie Jones and exhibition curator Ingrid Schaffner.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/destiny-is-a-rose-the-eileen-harris-norton-collection/2026-08-07/
LOCATION:Hauser & Wirth\, 901 E 3rd Street\,\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90013
CATEGORIES:LA Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260807T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260807T150000
DTSTAMP:20260719T131856Z
CREATED:20260719T131856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T131856Z
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SUMMARY:The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce
DESCRIPTION:From 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 coverlets from Bowers Museum’s permanent collection\, as well as loans from the family of famed quilter Jean Ray Laury and others\, this exhibition traces the journey of fibers like cotton\, silk\, wool\, rayon\, and polyester through two and a half centuries of American quilting. \nVisitors will encounter quilts that speak to the mass-production of domestically printed cotton fabric in the 19th century\, as well as to the ingenuity of makers during times of scarcity\, such as Depression-era scrap quilts and wartime cotton regulations. Highlights include a rare 1776 whole-cloth wool quilt\, an early Bethlehem Star quilt with chintz appliqué\, a quilt made of handkerchiefs commemorating the American centennial in 1876\, and a 1975 pictorial quilt celebrating scenes of California life. \nThrough these textiles\, period ephemera\, and multimedia interactives\, The American Quilt invites reflection on the intimate relationship between cloth and community\, and how trade policies shape the availability and aesthetics of everyday materials. Whether hand-stitched by anonymous or known makers\, each quilt offers a tactile record of American life\, labor\, and legacy. \nExhibit Credit:  \nThe American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce is organized by Bowers Museum and curated by Tara Miller. The exhibition is supported by Flying Geese Quilters Guild and Repiecers – Southern California Study Group
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/the-american-quilt-cloth-and-commerce/2026-08-07/
LOCATION:Bowers Museum\, 2002 North Main Street\, Santa Ana\, CA\, 92706
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260807T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260807T190000
DTSTAMP:20260718T181552Z
CREATED:20260718T181552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T181552Z
UID:10002082-1786089600-1786129200@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:41st Annual Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club Contest and Beach Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an action packed three-day family-friendly extravaganza at the beautiful Oceanside Pier on August 7th\, 8th\, and 9th\, 2026. \nBuilding on the success of the previous 40 years\, our event promises to deliver a wide range of activities suitable for the entire family. From professional surfers hailing from the tropical waves of Hawaii to the chilly waters of Santa Cruz and beyond\, participants will showcase their skills in the thrilling Coalition of Surfing Clubs competition. \nThe King and Queen of the Pier\, a Pro/Am Invitational\, aptly named kicks off on Friday\, August 7th. This event features some of the best longboard surfers in the world vying for the coveted title\, beautiful \, handcrafted trophies as well as $5\,000 in prize money for each division. This adrenaline-pumping competition\, culminating in the finals on Saturday\, August 9th. \nAdjacent to the beach\, the Band Shell area will come alive with vibrant energy. A variety of vendors will tempt you with unique products\, while live music will entertain both contest spectators and beachgoers. Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the sun\, sand\, and surf culture at its finest. See you at the Oceanside Pier!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/41st-annual-oceanside-longboard-surfing-club-contest-and-beach-festival/2026-08-07/
LOCATION:Oceanside Pier\, The Strand N Oceanside\, Oceanside\, CA
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SD Sports Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Sports Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260806T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260806T223000
DTSTAMP:20260719T132750Z
CREATED:20260719T132750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T132750Z
UID:10002185-1786044600-1786055400@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:Fair After Dark
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy 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! \nWednesdays\, Thursdays & Sundays\, starting at 7:30 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays\, starting at 8:30 p.m.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/fair-after-dark/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:OC Fair & Event Center
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260806T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260806T220000
DTSTAMP:20260717T200414Z
CREATED:20260717T200414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T200414Z
UID:10002038-1786042800-1786053600@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:'The Family Album'
DESCRIPTION:Singer-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. \nVisit: ‘The Family Album’
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/the-family-album/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:La Jolla Playhouse\, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260806T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260806T200000
DTSTAMP:20260718T175435Z
CREATED:20260718T175435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T175435Z
UID:10002064-1786035600-1786046400@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:OC Parks Summer Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:OC Parks Summer Concert Series returns with nine free outdoor concerts Thursday evenings\, July 9 to Sept. 3\, from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy live music from an incredible lineup of bands and performers at Mason Regional Park\, Irvine Regional Park\, Craig Regional Park\, Mile Square Regional Park and Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach. Dance the night away to pop hits\, nostalgic throwbacks\, rock classics and more\, there’s a band for every music lover to enjoy. \nSummer concerts start July 9 with award-winning ‘80s cover Flashback Heart Attack\, followed by other must-see performances including Queen Nation (Queen tribute)\, Boy Band Review (boy band tribute)\, Beatles vs. Stones: The Greatest Show That Never Was\, Mariachi Divas\, Como La Flor Band: A Tribute to Selena\, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and Dream Like Taylor (Taylor Swift tribute). Family Style will close out the 2026 OC Parks Summer Concert Series at Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach\, performing rock ‘n’ roll hits and more!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/oc-parks-summer-concert-series/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:Multiple venues (see link)
CATEGORIES:OC Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260806T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260806T190000
DTSTAMP:20260714T022412Z
CREATED:20260426T020119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T022412Z
UID:10001817-1786014000-1786042800@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
DESCRIPTION:On View \n\nApril 18 to August 9 \n\nThis 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. \nOrganized by the Brooklyn Museum in 2024\, Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys will feature 37 Black American and diasporic artists from Africa\, Europe\, the United States\, and the Caribbean whose monumental works tower in both scale\, conceptual depth and technical skill. The Deans have fostered meaningful relationships with the wide array of artists included in the exhibition and the mission of Giants is a testament to their philosophy: “By the artists\, for the artists\, with the people.” The exhibition’s run at MCASD is the inaugural display of the collection on the West Coast. \nGiants features paintings\, photographs\, sculptures and installations by nearly 40 Black diasporic artists which include: Nina Chanel Abney\, Derrick Adams\, Radcliffe Bailey\, Ernie Barnes\, Jean-Michel Basquiat\, Jarvis Boyland\, Kwame Brathwaite\, Jordan Casteel\, Nick Cave\, Hassan Hajjaj\, Barkley L. Hendricks\, Arthur Jafa\, Titus Kaphar\, Jerome Lagarrigue\, Deana Lawson\, Esther Mahlangu\, Meleko Mokgosi\, Odili Donald Odita\, Toyin Ojih Odutola\, Zohra Opoku\, Frida Orupabo\, Gordon Parks\, Ebony G. Patterson\, Deborah Roberts\, Tschabalala Self\, Jamel Shabazz\, Amy Sherald\, Malick Sidibé\, Lorna Simpson\, Sanlé Sory\, Vaughn Spann\, Henry Taylor\, Hank Willis Thomas\, Mickalene Thomas\, Kehinde Wiley\, Qualeasha Wood\, Kennedy Yanko and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOfficial Exhibition Playlist\n\nThe official playlist for Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys\, curated by Swizz Beatz for MCASD. \n\nHours & Admission \n\n\n\nMonday—Wednesday: Closed \nThursday—Saturday: 11AM—7PM \nSunday: 11AM—5PM
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/giants-art-from-the-dean-collection-of-swizz-beatz-and-alicia-keys/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego\, 700 Prospect St.\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260806T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260806T180000
DTSTAMP:20260719T124616Z
CREATED:20260719T124332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T124616Z
UID:10002115-1786014000-1786039200@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:Destiny Is a Rose: The Eileen Harris Norton Collection
DESCRIPTION:Renowned 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 directly from Los Angeles artist and African American arts advocate Ruth Waddy—‘Destiny Is a Rose’ will present more than 80 works from Harris Norton’s holdings in an exhibition conceived to celebrate the connoisseurship and commitment to social justice and learning that she embodies. \nTaking its title from a 1990 painting by Kerry James Marshall\, ‘Destiny Is a Rose’ features paintings\, sculptures and works on paper by Mark Bradford\, Felix Gonzalez-Torres\, David Hammons\, Glenn Ligon\, Marshall\, Patrick Martinez\, Beatriz Milhazes\, Michael Norton\, Catherine Opie\, Yoshitomo Nara\, Senga Nengudi\, Lorraine O’Grady\, Betye Saar\, Amy Sherald\, Lorna Simpson\, Bob Thompson\, Kara Walker and Carrie Mae Weems\, among many others. In conjunction with the exhibition\, Hauser & Wirth Publishers will release a fully illustrated catalogue with texts by Dr. Kellie Jones and exhibition curator Ingrid Schaffner.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/destiny-is-a-rose-the-eileen-harris-norton-collection/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:Hauser & Wirth\, 901 E 3rd Street\,\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90013
CATEGORIES:LA Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260806T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260806T150000
DTSTAMP:20260719T131856Z
CREATED:20260719T131856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T131856Z
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SUMMARY:The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce
DESCRIPTION:From 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 coverlets from Bowers Museum’s permanent collection\, as well as loans from the family of famed quilter Jean Ray Laury and others\, this exhibition traces the journey of fibers like cotton\, silk\, wool\, rayon\, and polyester through two and a half centuries of American quilting. \nVisitors will encounter quilts that speak to the mass-production of domestically printed cotton fabric in the 19th century\, as well as to the ingenuity of makers during times of scarcity\, such as Depression-era scrap quilts and wartime cotton regulations. Highlights include a rare 1776 whole-cloth wool quilt\, an early Bethlehem Star quilt with chintz appliqué\, a quilt made of handkerchiefs commemorating the American centennial in 1876\, and a 1975 pictorial quilt celebrating scenes of California life. \nThrough these textiles\, period ephemera\, and multimedia interactives\, The American Quilt invites reflection on the intimate relationship between cloth and community\, and how trade policies shape the availability and aesthetics of everyday materials. Whether hand-stitched by anonymous or known makers\, each quilt offers a tactile record of American life\, labor\, and legacy. \nExhibit Credit:  \nThe American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce is organized by Bowers Museum and curated by Tara Miller. The exhibition is supported by Flying Geese Quilters Guild and Repiecers – Southern California Study Group
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/the-american-quilt-cloth-and-commerce/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:Bowers Museum\, 2002 North Main Street\, Santa Ana\, CA\, 92706
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260805T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260805T223000
DTSTAMP:20260719T132750Z
CREATED:20260719T132750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T132750Z
UID:10002184-1785958200-1785969000@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:Fair After Dark
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy 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! \nWednesdays\, Thursdays & Sundays\, starting at 7:30 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays\, starting at 8:30 p.m.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/fair-after-dark/2026-08-05/
LOCATION:OC Fair & Event Center
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260805T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260805T220000
DTSTAMP:20260717T200414Z
CREATED:20260717T200414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T200414Z
UID:10002037-1785956400-1785967200@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:'The Family Album'
DESCRIPTION:Singer-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. \nVisit: ‘The Family Album’
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/the-family-album/2026-08-05/
LOCATION:La Jolla Playhouse\, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260805T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260805T180000
DTSTAMP:20260719T124616Z
CREATED:20260719T124332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T124616Z
UID:10002114-1785927600-1785952800@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:Destiny Is a Rose: The Eileen Harris Norton Collection
DESCRIPTION:Renowned 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 directly from Los Angeles artist and African American arts advocate Ruth Waddy—‘Destiny Is a Rose’ will present more than 80 works from Harris Norton’s holdings in an exhibition conceived to celebrate the connoisseurship and commitment to social justice and learning that she embodies. \nTaking its title from a 1990 painting by Kerry James Marshall\, ‘Destiny Is a Rose’ features paintings\, sculptures and works on paper by Mark Bradford\, Felix Gonzalez-Torres\, David Hammons\, Glenn Ligon\, Marshall\, Patrick Martinez\, Beatriz Milhazes\, Michael Norton\, Catherine Opie\, Yoshitomo Nara\, Senga Nengudi\, Lorraine O’Grady\, Betye Saar\, Amy Sherald\, Lorna Simpson\, Bob Thompson\, Kara Walker and Carrie Mae Weems\, among many others. In conjunction with the exhibition\, Hauser & Wirth Publishers will release a fully illustrated catalogue with texts by Dr. Kellie Jones and exhibition curator Ingrid Schaffner.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/destiny-is-a-rose-the-eileen-harris-norton-collection/2026-08-05/
LOCATION:Hauser & Wirth\, 901 E 3rd Street\,\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90013
CATEGORIES:LA Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260805T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260805T150000
DTSTAMP:20260719T131856Z
CREATED:20260719T131856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T131856Z
UID:10002150-1785927600-1785942000@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce
DESCRIPTION:From 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 coverlets from Bowers Museum’s permanent collection\, as well as loans from the family of famed quilter Jean Ray Laury and others\, this exhibition traces the journey of fibers like cotton\, silk\, wool\, rayon\, and polyester through two and a half centuries of American quilting. \nVisitors will encounter quilts that speak to the mass-production of domestically printed cotton fabric in the 19th century\, as well as to the ingenuity of makers during times of scarcity\, such as Depression-era scrap quilts and wartime cotton regulations. Highlights include a rare 1776 whole-cloth wool quilt\, an early Bethlehem Star quilt with chintz appliqué\, a quilt made of handkerchiefs commemorating the American centennial in 1876\, and a 1975 pictorial quilt celebrating scenes of California life. \nThrough these textiles\, period ephemera\, and multimedia interactives\, The American Quilt invites reflection on the intimate relationship between cloth and community\, and how trade policies shape the availability and aesthetics of everyday materials. Whether hand-stitched by anonymous or known makers\, each quilt offers a tactile record of American life\, labor\, and legacy. \nExhibit Credit:  \nThe American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce is organized by Bowers Museum and curated by Tara Miller. The exhibition is supported by Flying Geese Quilters Guild and Repiecers – Southern California Study Group
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/the-american-quilt-cloth-and-commerce/2026-08-05/
LOCATION:Bowers Museum\, 2002 North Main Street\, Santa Ana\, CA\, 92706
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260804T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260804T220000
DTSTAMP:20260717T200414Z
CREATED:20260717T200414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T200414Z
UID:10002036-1785870000-1785880800@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:'The Family Album'
DESCRIPTION:Singer-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. \nVisit: ‘The Family Album’
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/the-family-album/2026-08-04/
LOCATION:La Jolla Playhouse\, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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