San Diego culture
April 14th, 2009 by admin
There is a free family-friendly event taking place San Diego’s Seaport Village on April 18th and 19th, the third annual Seaport Village Spring Busker Festival. This unique celebration of street performers includes all kinds of talent, including a magician, a sword swallower, a pancake juggler, a comedic performer who can pogo stick over a flaming shopping cart, musicians (of course!) and more. Some are local to Southern California, but others are coming from as far away as Canada, New York, and Utah.
New this year is an unedited Saturday night party - “Buskers After Dark” - to showcase untamed busker arts mingled with deejay grooves. The Busker After Dark party is an 18 and older event that will run from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday April 18th.
These types of festivals are incredibly popular across the globe and in Seaport Village is hosting the only one of its kind in Southern California. The public will vote for the top three acts and can receive prizes themselves just for voting!
The event will run Saturday and Sunday, April 18 - 19, 2009 from 12 - 5 p.m. It’s free of charge, although buskers are known to accept tips, and a great way to enjoy the day outside on the San Diego waterfront and close to a number of attractions where you can round out the day using your Go San Diego Card.
Learn more about the Busker Festival at the Seaport Village site.
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March 16th, 2009 by admin
Starting in April, the Go San Diego Card is offering SEA LIFE Aquarium by LEGOLAND, Go Car Navigational Tours of the city, Little Italy Walking Tours, and new special offers to the pass.
In addition, the new Children’s Museum has opened with outstanding reviews, and is joining the Go San Diego Card program. The amazing new facility is right in the heart of downtown. This eco-friendly building is packed with interactive experiences that will entertain your children for countless hours. Each and every exhibit has been specifically created to enhance the child’s mind and creativity; not only will they have fun, but they’ll learn and develop social skills by working and interacting with other children. If you are visiting with children in San Diego, don’t miss the opportunity to spend a day at the museum. The New Children’s Museum is included on the Go San Diego Card starting 4/1. Enjoy unlimited access to San Diego’s top attractions, for one low price with the Go San Diego Card.
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March 24th, 2008 by jamie a
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On Friday, March 28, head over to the San Diego Museum of Man for , celebrating a night of Peruvian culture, cuisine, and cocktails.
Held on the last Thursday of the month, Tower After Hours runs from 6-8 pm, and aims to “celebrate San Diego’s ethnic diversity by immersing guests in the sights, sounds and tastes of the different countries featured.”
For this particular night, live Andean music will be performed by the musical group Tinku, with dancing presented by the group Peruvian Folklore. Food will be served by the House of Peru and a special cocktail, the Pisco Sour, will delight your tastebuds.
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March 17th, 2008 by jamie a
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Now that spring has nearly sprung, San Diego is a great place to get out and see some . From the newly reopened Balboa Theatre to the classic Old Globe Theatre, there’s theatrical styles that appeal to everyone.
This spring, check out The Voysey Inheritance at Lamb’s Playhouse Theatre in Coronado, The Tortoise and the Hare at the Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theatre, the world premiere of Stay the Hand at Malashock Dance, or the classic musical A Little Night Music at the Cygnet Theatre.
This summer brings even more wonderful performances with the West Coast premiere of Spring Awakening at the Balboa Theatre, the 2008 Shakespeare Festival at the Old Globe Theatre, Corpus Christi at the Diversionary Theatre (the nation’s 3rd oldest LGBT theatre), and The Night Watcher at the La Jolla Playhouse.
There’s plenty to enjoy, so be sure and grab a Go San Diego Card and tickets to some great shows to make your trip to San Diego complete!
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February 29th, 2008 by jamie a
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Experience a modern-day representation of Andy Warhol’s factory with
This Saturday at 9 pm, the museum opens its doors to artsy visitors for a new kind of fundraiser. With interactive art, live music, entertainment, and drinks with appetizers, it’s a fabulous way to meet new friends and get to know the museum at night.
All ticket sales benefit the museum’s education and exhibition programs, so grab your friends and head out for a night of fun and helping out a great cause.
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February 27th, 2008 by jamie a
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Perched upon land overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the always has an amazing exhibit on display.
Recently, has been leaving visitors in awe. Focusing on the development of sound through contemporary art, the exhibit features everything from references in Piet Mondrian’s paintings to the sound experiments of John Cage in the 1950s and 60s, as well as the work of contemporary DJs in the nightlife world.
The museum’s website reads, “Exploring the relationship between sound and vision, the artists in Soundwaves cross genre and media in the exploration of sight, sound, and the translation of the audible into the visual.”
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February 25th, 2008 by jamie a
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If you’ve never been to the in Balboa Park, now’s the time to visit!
Their newest exhibit, on display until April 20, is entitled and chronicles the museum’s fascinating history. Their 44-foot atrium wall has been transformed into a literal timeline exhibition, focusing on those who got their start at the museum as well as the museum’s many achievements.
Along with the history of the MoPA, you can also learn about the major gifts and donations to the museum and the acquisition of significant pieces in the archive.
Using photographs from the museum’s own collection is certainly a beautiful way to celebrate the past and look forward to the future.
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February 14th, 2008 by susan j
Happy Valentine’s Day! Continue the celebration into the weekend and next week with these events in the San Diego county area.
Friday, February 15
The world-class San Diego Zoo offers self-guided walking tour maps and Botanical Bus Tours in honor of .
Saturday, February 16 (11 am - 3 pm)
Birch Aquarium hosts . All ages are welcome.
Sunday, February 17 (11 am - 3 pm)
offers a . Meet former President Abraham Lincoln!
Monday, February 18 (1pm - 11 pm)
Black History Month continues with a program at WorldBeat Cultural Center called .
Through the end of February
Museum Month continues, giving visitors and locals a chance to check out San Diego’s best museums and cultural offerings at a discount.
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February 7th, 2008 by susan j
Here’s what’s happening in San Diego this weekend and into next week:
Friday, February 8-Sunday February 10, various times
The Union of Vietnamese Student Associations of Southern California presents the 26th annual , marking the beginning of spring.
Saturday, February 9, 9:30 am-11 am
Birch Aquarium presents a special program for preschoolers called .
Monday, February 11 and Monday, February, 7:30 pm
Celebrate Valentine’s Day early with concerts by the San Diego Chamber Orchestra. Monday’s concert is in La Jolla and Tuesday’s is in Rancho Santa Fe, but both focus on “” with works by Borodin, Tchaikovsky, and other composers.
Do you know of an event happening in San Diego county in the coming months? Leave us a comment, and we’ll try to include it in a future event guide.
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February 1st, 2008 by susan j
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Today is the start of Black History Month. Celebrations are underway all across the country, as we remember great figures like Malcom X, Harriet Tubman, and Martin Luther King, Jr. (pictured above) and celebrate the accomplishments of present day African-Americans, too.
San Diego has plenty of events, film screenings, lectures, and more to commemorate Black History Month. Here’s a sampling of things to do in San Diego for Black History Month:
Friday, February 1 (tonight)
University of California, San Diego presents a featuring Bill Johnson and Rudy Francisco.
Through February 3
The highlights the best in independent black films. It also serves as a fundraiser for the Black Historical Society of San Diego.
Saturday, February 23
San Diego’s boosts relationships between community organizations and the communities they serve.
The has an even more comprehensive list of .
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