Join us for an amazing lion dance performance from the San Diego Legendary Lion Dance Association at the Balboa Library.
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
Balboa Library
4255 Mt Abernathy Ave
San Diego, CA
Saturday, February 14 - 1:00 PM
Local Cross-Cultural Events
* Upcoming Events *
Wednesday, March 4
| 3:30 PM | Talk: The New Imperialism In this roundtable conversation, three historians of the United States and Latin America, Dana Frank (UC-Santa Cruz), Miguel Tinker Salas (Pomona College), and Sara Kozameh (UC-San Diego), will discuss U.S. imperialism in Latin America and beyond in light of the invasion of Venezuela in January that resulted in the arrest of Venezuela's president, Nicolás Maduro. The participants will contextualize recent events in the longer historical process of U.S. empire in Latin America and discuss the causes, meanings, and effects of the resurgence of U.S. imperialist ambitions.
Institute of Arts and Humanities, UCSD |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler Film, television, and stage star Katie Holmes (Broadway’s Our Town, Off Broadway’s The Wanderers) brings to life a landmark role in one of the defining masterpieces of world drama. Hedda and Tesman have just returned from their honeymoon—and the cracks in their marriage are already showing. Bored and restless, Hedda tries to control those around her. But as her schemes tighten, her own world begins to unravel. Artistic Director Barry Edelstein, reuniting with Holmes in a vivid new version by Erin Cressida Wilson (Secretary, The Girl on the Train), brings a fresh and emotionally charged lens to this Ibsen classic.
Old Globe |
| Stage: Somewhere Over the Border Inspired by a real-life journey, Somewhere Over the Border weaves a heartwarming tale of resilience and hope. Blending magical realism with the charm of The Wizard of Oz, this moving musical follows Reina’s courageous journey to build a better life. With vibrant characters and a lively score, it’s a musical about family, sacrifice, and the pursuit of the American Dream. Featuring a lively, Latin-inspired score infused with cumbia, mariachi, boleros, American rock, and hip hop, this moving story reminds us that courage can lead us anywhere — even over the rainbow.
Cygnet Theatre, Liberty Station |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: The Recipe Before Julia Child became the TV personality that we all know, she careened from Pasadena to New York to Washington D.C. to Ceylon and finally to Paris’s famed Cordon Bleu cooking school. A funny and delicious new play about the early life of an endlessly fascinating character and her path from confusion to discovery, failure to success.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| Music: Chucho Valdés & Arturo Sandoval Legacy Quintet For the first time in over 40 years, two living legends of Afro-Cuban jazz—Arturo Sandoval and Chucho Valdés—reunite on stage for an electrifying quintet performance. This once-in-a-lifetime concert brings together the masterful trumpet virtuosity of Sandoval with the groundbreaking piano genius of Valdés in an explosive celebration of rhythm, improvisation, and musical legacy. Don’t miss the rare opportunity to witness these icons create magic in an intimate, high-octane setting—an unforgettable night of history in the making!
Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center |
Thursday, March 5
| 4:00 PM | Talk: How States and Cities are Making (and Breaking) US-China Relations How are subnational actors in the United States and China shaping great-power rivalry? What explains dramatic shifts over time and variation across U.S. states and localities in patterns of cooperation and confrontation with China? Who are the key actors driving these changes, and what impact have their efforts had? Kyle Jaros will explore these questions in his new book project (co-authored with Sara A. Newland) on U.S.-China subnational diplomacy amid rising geopolitical tensions. Drawing on over 120 elite interviews, detailed case studies of four U.S. states, and newly compiled data from all 50 states, they map and explain patterns of state-level cooperation and confrontation toward China since 2012.
School of Global Policy, UCSD |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler Film, television, and stage star Katie Holmes (Broadway’s Our Town, Off Broadway’s The Wanderers) brings to life a landmark role in one of the defining masterpieces of world drama. Hedda and Tesman have just returned from their honeymoon—and the cracks in their marriage are already showing. Bored and restless, Hedda tries to control those around her. But as her schemes tighten, her own world begins to unravel. Artistic Director Barry Edelstein, reuniting with Holmes in a vivid new version by Erin Cressida Wilson (Secretary, The Girl on the Train), brings a fresh and emotionally charged lens to this Ibsen classic.
Old Globe |
| Stage: Somewhere Over the Border Inspired by a real-life journey, Somewhere Over the Border weaves a heartwarming tale of resilience and hope. Blending magical realism with the charm of The Wizard of Oz, this moving musical follows Reina’s courageous journey to build a better life. With vibrant characters and a lively score, it’s a musical about family, sacrifice, and the pursuit of the American Dream. Featuring a lively, Latin-inspired score infused with cumbia, mariachi, boleros, American rock, and hip hop, this moving story reminds us that courage can lead us anywhere — even over the rainbow.
Cygnet Theatre, Liberty Station |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: The Recipe Before Julia Child became the TV personality that we all know, she careened from Pasadena to New York to Washington D.C. to Ceylon and finally to Paris’s famed Cordon Bleu cooking school. A funny and delicious new play about the early life of an endlessly fascinating character and her path from confusion to discovery, failure to success.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| Music: Chucho Valdés & Arturo Sandoval Legacy Quintet For the first time in over 40 years, two living legends of Afro-Cuban jazz—Arturo Sandoval and Chucho Valdés—reunite on stage for an electrifying quintet performance. This once-in-a-lifetime concert brings together the masterful trumpet virtuosity of Sandoval with the groundbreaking piano genius of Valdés in an explosive celebration of rhythm, improvisation, and musical legacy. Don’t miss the rare opportunity to witness these icons create magic in an intimate, high-octane setting—an unforgettable night of history in the making!
Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center |
Friday, March 6
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler Film, television, and stage star Katie Holmes (Broadway’s Our Town, Off Broadway’s The Wanderers) brings to life a landmark role in one of the defining masterpieces of world drama. Hedda and Tesman have just returned from their honeymoon—and the cracks in their marriage are already showing. Bored and restless, Hedda tries to control those around her. But as her schemes tighten, her own world begins to unravel. Artistic Director Barry Edelstein, reuniting with Holmes in a vivid new version by Erin Cressida Wilson (Secretary, The Girl on the Train), brings a fresh and emotionally charged lens to this Ibsen classic.
Old Globe |
| Stage: Somewhere Over the Border Inspired by a real-life journey, Somewhere Over the Border weaves a heartwarming tale of resilience and hope. Blending magical realism with the charm of The Wizard of Oz, this moving musical follows Reina’s courageous journey to build a better life. With vibrant characters and a lively score, it’s a musical about family, sacrifice, and the pursuit of the American Dream. Featuring a lively, Latin-inspired score infused with cumbia, mariachi, boleros, American rock, and hip hop, this moving story reminds us that courage can lead us anywhere — even over the rainbow.
Cygnet Theatre, Liberty Station |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: The Recipe Before Julia Child became the TV personality that we all know, she careened from Pasadena to New York to Washington D.C. to Ceylon and finally to Paris’s famed Cordon Bleu cooking school. A funny and delicious new play about the early life of an endlessly fascinating character and her path from confusion to discovery, failure to success.
La Jolla Playhouse |
Saturday, March 7
| 11:00 AM | CRY San Diego Holi Celebration Shake off your worries, lace up those dancing shoes, and dive into a riot of colors! Celebrate Holi with us in an unforgettable, vibrant fiesta. Every splash, bite, and laugh you share ignites hope. Your celebration empowers underprivileged children, creating brighter futures with each burst of color. But don’t delay! Tickets are flying off the shelves like confetti! Grab yours now and color the world with hope, one vibrant step at a time.
Hourglass Field |
| 2:00 PM | Stage: The Recipe Before Julia Child became the TV personality that we all know, she careened from Pasadena to New York to Washington D.C. to Ceylon and finally to Paris’s famed Cordon Bleu cooking school. A funny and delicious new play about the early life of an endlessly fascinating character and her path from confusion to discovery, failure to success.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| Stage: Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler Film, television, and stage star Katie Holmes (Broadway’s Our Town, Off Broadway’s The Wanderers) brings to life a landmark role in one of the defining masterpieces of world drama. Hedda and Tesman have just returned from their honeymoon—and the cracks in their marriage are already showing. Bored and restless, Hedda tries to control those around her. But as her schemes tighten, her own world begins to unravel. Artistic Director Barry Edelstein, reuniting with Holmes in a vivid new version by Erin Cressida Wilson (Secretary, The Girl on the Train), brings a fresh and emotionally charged lens to this Ibsen classic.
Old Globe |
| Stage: Somewhere Over the Border Inspired by a real-life journey, Somewhere Over the Border weaves a heartwarming tale of resilience and hope. Blending magical realism with the charm of The Wizard of Oz, this moving musical follows Reina’s courageous journey to build a better life. With vibrant characters and a lively score, it’s a musical about family, sacrifice, and the pursuit of the American Dream. Featuring a lively, Latin-inspired score infused with cumbia, mariachi, boleros, American rock, and hip hop, this moving story reminds us that courage can lead us anywhere — even over the rainbow.
Cygnet Theatre, Liberty Station |
| 6:00 PM | Genbu Daiko 10th Anniversary Concert Celebrate a decade of rhythm and community at Hilom, our 10-Year Anniversary Concert, on Saturday, February 7th at 6pm. Taiko is the traditional form of Japanese drumming, combining powerful rhythms, full-body movement, and dynamic energy. Experience our ensemble team alongside special guest performers as we honor our journey, highlight collaboration, and celebrate shared passion. All proceeds from ticket sales go directly toward covering our venue costs. ----- “HILOM” - Filipino; the slow, intentional healing that happens beneath the surface and the quiet work of becoming whole again.
Cuyamaca College |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Somewhere Over the Border Inspired by a real-life journey, Somewhere Over the Border weaves a heartwarming tale of resilience and hope. Blending magical realism with the charm of The Wizard of Oz, this moving musical follows Reina’s courageous journey to build a better life. With vibrant characters and a lively score, it’s a musical about family, sacrifice, and the pursuit of the American Dream. Featuring a lively, Latin-inspired score infused with cumbia, mariachi, boleros, American rock, and hip hop, this moving story reminds us that courage can lead us anywhere — even over the rainbow.
Cygnet Theatre, Liberty Station |
| 8:00 PM | Stage: The Recipe Before Julia Child became the TV personality that we all know, she careened from Pasadena to New York to Washington D.C. to Ceylon and finally to Paris’s famed Cordon Bleu cooking school. A funny and delicious new play about the early life of an endlessly fascinating character and her path from confusion to discovery, failure to success.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| Stage: Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler Film, television, and stage star Katie Holmes (Broadway’s Our Town, Off Broadway’s The Wanderers) brings to life a landmark role in one of the defining masterpieces of world drama. Hedda and Tesman have just returned from their honeymoon—and the cracks in their marriage are already showing. Bored and restless, Hedda tries to control those around her. But as her schemes tighten, her own world begins to unravel. Artistic Director Barry Edelstein, reuniting with Holmes in a vivid new version by Erin Cressida Wilson (Secretary, The Girl on the Train), brings a fresh and emotionally charged lens to this Ibsen classic.
Old Globe |
| Stage: Somewhere Over the Border Inspired by a real-life journey, Somewhere Over the Border weaves a heartwarming tale of resilience and hope. Blending magical realism with the charm of The Wizard of Oz, this moving musical follows Reina’s courageous journey to build a better life. With vibrant characters and a lively score, it’s a musical about family, sacrifice, and the pursuit of the American Dream. Featuring a lively, Latin-inspired score infused with cumbia, mariachi, boleros, American rock, and hip hop, this moving story reminds us that courage can lead us anywhere — even over the rainbow.
Cygnet Theatre, Liberty Station |
| Mandala Painting Class Tap into your creativity in this interactive personal growth art workshop with artist/instructor Irina Koren will guiding you. The word ‘mandala’ is a Sanskrit word meaning “circle” or “center”. Many different cultures around the world use mandalas in their spiritual practice and when you create your own, think of it as an echo of your soul. Learn basic steps to draw the Mandala, such as sketching the outlines, painting with acrylic and using a dotting technique. Drawing and coloring a mandala can be a highly enriching personal experience in which you look inside yourself and find the shapes, colors and patterns to represent anything from your current state of mind to your most deeply-desired wish for yourself, for a loved one, or for humanity.
Bravo School Of Art |
| 3:00 PM | Stage: Vignettes Vignettes: Stories from the Latina Experience is an evening of original short plays that center the voices of Latina women, including U.S.-born Latinx artists, as they navigate life, identity, and belonging in the United States. Through intimate, deeply personal stories, these vignettes explore family relocation, cultural adjustment, generational ties, and the resilience it takes to carve out a sense of home. Rooted in lived experience yet resonating far beyond it, Vignettes illuminates universal themes of identity, community, and hope. Each performance is brought to life through a rich blend of live music, song, and dance, with musicians collaborating alongside playwrights from the very beginning. The result is a moving, multidisciplinary theatrical experience that invites audiences to listen, reflect, and connect.
New Village Arts |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler Film, television, and stage star Katie Holmes (Broadway’s Our Town, Off Broadway’s The Wanderers) brings to life a landmark role in one of the defining masterpieces of world drama. Hedda and Tesman have just returned from their honeymoon—and the cracks in their marriage are already showing. Bored and restless, Hedda tries to control those around her. But as her schemes tighten, her own world begins to unravel. Artistic Director Barry Edelstein, reuniting with Holmes in a vivid new version by Erin Cressida Wilson (Secretary, The Girl on the Train), brings a fresh and emotionally charged lens to this Ibsen classic.
Old Globe |
| Stage: Somewhere Over the Border Inspired by a real-life journey, Somewhere Over the Border weaves a heartwarming tale of resilience and hope. Blending magical realism with the charm of The Wizard of Oz, this moving musical follows Reina’s courageous journey to build a better life. With vibrant characters and a lively score, it’s a musical about family, sacrifice, and the pursuit of the American Dream. Featuring a lively, Latin-inspired score infused with cumbia, mariachi, boleros, American rock, and hip hop, this moving story reminds us that courage can lead us anywhere — even over the rainbow.
Cygnet Theatre, Liberty Station |
Tuesday, March 10
| 4:00 PM | Ramadan Storytime Join us in celebrating the culturally rich tradition of Ramadan! All are invited as Ms. Zeina gives a special bilingual storytime featuring stories in both Arabic and English. Suggested ages 3-5.
Carmel Valley Library |
| 7:00 PM | Jewish Poets-Jewish Voices Celebrate the 19th season of Jewish Poets-Jewish Voices! Experience an enriching evening as three talented local poets, handpicked by the JP-JV committee, share their compelling presentations. Following their performances, indulge in a half hour of open mic, where you\'re invited to share your own voice. Join us for a captivating night filled with spoken word and moments of introspection.
JCC |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: The Recipe Before Julia Child became the TV personality that we all know, she careened from Pasadena to New York to Washington D.C. to Ceylon and finally to Paris’s famed Cordon Bleu cooking school. A funny and delicious new play about the early life of an endlessly fascinating character and her path from confusion to discovery, failure to success.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| Author Talk: Sujata Massey Warwick’s presents Sujata Massey as she discusses and signs her new book, The Star from Calcutta (Perveen Mistry #5). Sujata Massey was born in England to parents from India and Germany, grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota, and lives in Baltimore, Maryland. She was a features reporter for the Baltimore Evening Sun before becoming a full-time novelist. The first Perveen Mistry novel, The Widows of Malabar Hill, was an international bestseller and won the Agatha, Macavity, and Mary Higgins Clark Awards.
Reserved Seating is available when The Star from Calcutta is pre-ordered from Warwick's through the linked green "Reserve Seats Here" button above. Only books purchased from Warwick's will be signed. Please call the Warwick's Book Dept. (858) 454-0347 for details.
A movie censor murdered, a leading lady vanished—the glamour, romance, and intrigue of the beginnings of Bollywood come to vivid life in the thrilling new installment of the Perveen Mistry historical mystery series.
India, 1922: Perveen Mistry, the only female lawyer in Bombay, has secured her biggest client yet: Champa Films, a movie studio run by director Subhas Ghoshal and his wife, Rochana, the biggest name in Indian cinema. In the public eye, Rochana is notorious for her beauty and her daring stunts—behind the scenes, she has recently left the studio in Calcutta that made her famous, and the studio owner is enraged by what he claims is a breach of contract. Rochana needs Perveen's legal help to extricate Champa Films from the impending controversy.
Warwick's |
Wednesday, March 11
| 2:00 PM | Chinese Love Stories Come to the pristine garden in the heart of the city at the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum for an afternoon of Chinese love stories, told up close and in-person. Experience the tale of the "Butterfly Lovers," and many more. Stories to enthrall and engage. Members of Storytellers of San Diego, Jim Dieckmann, Aunt Li-Anne and Linda Brown tell tales of devotion, destiny and transformation.
Chinese Historical Museum |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Somewhere Over the Border Inspired by a real-life journey, Somewhere Over the Border weaves a heartwarming tale of resilience and hope. Blending magical realism with the charm of The Wizard of Oz, this moving musical follows Reina’s courageous journey to build a better life. With vibrant characters and a lively score, it’s a musical about family, sacrifice, and the pursuit of the American Dream. Featuring a lively, Latin-inspired score infused with cumbia, mariachi, boleros, American rock, and hip hop, this moving story reminds us that courage can lead us anywhere — even over the rainbow.
Cygnet Theatre, Liberty Station |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: The Recipe Before Julia Child became the TV personality that we all know, she careened from Pasadena to New York to Washington D.C. to Ceylon and finally to Paris’s famed Cordon Bleu cooking school. A funny and delicious new play about the early life of an endlessly fascinating character and her path from confusion to discovery, failure to success.
La Jolla Playhouse |
Thursday, March 12
| All Day | Cherry Blossom Festival Celebrate the tradition of hanami at the annual Japanese Friendship Garden & Museums Cherry Blossom Festival March 12-15, 2026. Join us from March 12-15 for an exciting lineup of special performances, featuring guest acts on March 14 and 15! Come see new attractions, including a wall of lanterns and community art. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of including activities in our children's area! Sample a variety of cultural food, or delicious beverages in the popular beer and sake garden, nestled in the lower garden. Don’t miss the chance to shop from our amazing local vendors in the upper garden, and then take a leisurely stroll through the cherry blossom grove. It’s the perfect way to celebrate spring!
Japanese Friendship Garden |
| 4:00 PM | Passover Block Party We’re celebrating Passover in the most festive way possible at the LFJCC’s Community Passover Block Party! Inspired by the traditions of the holiday, think four questions, four glasses, and plenty of fun. Enjoy shopping local vendors at the Shabbat Market, hands-on activity booths, great entertainment, and a joyful evening that’s the perfect blend of tradition, community, and celebration.
JCC |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Somewhere Over the Border Inspired by a real-life journey, Somewhere Over the Border weaves a heartwarming tale of resilience and hope. Blending magical realism with the charm of The Wizard of Oz, this moving musical follows Reina’s courageous journey to build a better life. With vibrant characters and a lively score, it’s a musical about family, sacrifice, and the pursuit of the American Dream. Featuring a lively, Latin-inspired score infused with cumbia, mariachi, boleros, American rock, and hip hop, this moving story reminds us that courage can lead us anywhere — even over the rainbow.
Cygnet Theatre, Liberty Station |
| Stage: SIX! (Teen Edition) From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to reclaim their identities out of the shadow of their infamous spouse, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power.
Canyon Crest Academy |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: The Recipe Before Julia Child became the TV personality that we all know, she careened from Pasadena to New York to Washington D.C. to Ceylon and finally to Paris’s famed Cordon Bleu cooking school. A funny and delicious new play about the early life of an endlessly fascinating character and her path from confusion to discovery, failure to success.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| 8:00 PM | Music: Ricardo Arjona Edgar Ricardo Arjona Morales, known as Ricardo Arjona, is a Guatemalan singer and songwriter who has been active since the 1980s. He's known for his heartfelt ballads and rock that combine traditional South American folk with hip hop, classical, and rock.
Pechanga Arena |
Friday, March 13
| All Day | Cherry Blossom Festival Celebrate the tradition of hanami at the annual Japanese Friendship Garden & Museums Cherry Blossom Festival March 12-15, 2026. Join us from March 12-15 for an exciting lineup of special performances, featuring guest acts on March 14 and 15! Come see new attractions, including a wall of lanterns and community art. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of including activities in our children's area! Sample a variety of cultural food, or delicious beverages in the popular beer and sake garden, nestled in the lower garden. Don’t miss the chance to shop from our amazing local vendors in the upper garden, and then take a leisurely stroll through the cherry blossom grove. It’s the perfect way to celebrate spring!
Japanese Friendship Garden |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Somewhere Over the Border Inspired by a real-life journey, Somewhere Over the Border weaves a heartwarming tale of resilience and hope. Blending magical realism with the charm of The Wizard of Oz, this moving musical follows Reina’s courageous journey to build a better life. With vibrant characters and a lively score, it’s a musical about family, sacrifice, and the pursuit of the American Dream. Featuring a lively, Latin-inspired score infused with cumbia, mariachi, boleros, American rock, and hip hop, this moving story reminds us that courage can lead us anywhere — even over the rainbow.
Cygnet Theatre, Liberty Station |
| Film: From Hilde, With Love German Currents Kino presents From Hilde, With Love
Berlin, 1942: it was the most beautiful summer for Hilde – madly in love with Hans and joyfully pregnant. But amid the passion there is grave danger. Hans becomes involved in the anti-Nazi resistance, with a group of young people who will later be called the “Red Orchestra”. Despite the huge risks, Hilde decides to get involved herself but is arrested by the Gestapo and gives birth to her son in prison. Now in a desperate situation, Hilde develops a quiet inspirational strength, but she only has a few months left with her son.
FROM HILDE, WITH LOVE is the eighth collaboration between director Andreas Dresen and screenwriter Laila Stieler. The film is based on the true story of Hilde and Hans Coppi, who were executed in Berlin-Plötzensee. Between 1942 and 1943, more than 50 members of the “Red Orchestra” resistance group were murdered. The film tells a nearly timeless and powerful love story — about decency and resistance, intuition and civil courage, dignity and fear.
Digital Gym |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: The Recipe Before Julia Child became the TV personality that we all know, she careened from Pasadena to New York to Washington D.C. to Ceylon and finally to Paris’s famed Cordon Bleu cooking school. A funny and delicious new play about the early life of an endlessly fascinating character and her path from confusion to discovery, failure to success.
La Jolla Playhouse |
Saturday, March 14
| All Day | Cherry Blossom Festival Celebrate the tradition of hanami at the annual Japanese Friendship Garden & Museums Cherry Blossom Festival March 12-15, 2026. Join us from March 12-15 for an exciting lineup of special performances, featuring guest acts on March 14 and 15! Come see new attractions, including a wall of lanterns and community art. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of including activities in our children's area! Sample a variety of cultural food, or delicious beverages in the popular beer and sake garden, nestled in the lower garden. Don’t miss the chance to shop from our amazing local vendors in the upper garden, and then take a leisurely stroll through the cherry blossom grove. It’s the perfect way to celebrate spring!
Japanese Friendship Garden |
| St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival Come join us for a day filled with fun, music, and all things green! The festival will be held at Sixth Avenue & Laurel Street, where you can enjoy live performances, delicious food, and festive drinks. This year, we are celebrating "Irish Here, There, and Everywhere" as we recognize and honor Irish culture and heritage around the world and connecting with our wonderful San Diego communities. Attending the parade is free and fun for the whole family. It starts at 5th and Laurel, proceeds to Upas, crosses to 6th and down to Laurel where the festival area is located. Entry to the festival is $10 for 21 and up and free for under 21 and active duty military with i.d. Get your tickets for festival entry and while you are at it, some beer tickets at the same time (21 and up only, must show valid i.d. to collect tickets). Don't forget to wear your best green outfit and get ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style. Whether you're Irish or just Irish at heart, this event is perfect for everyone looking to have a shamrockin' good time.
Balboa Park |
| NOON | German Flea Market Clear your closets and book shelves and find new treasures from other German families! Browse the tables, meet new and old friends, and enjoy coffee and cake in our Flohmarkt Cafe!
Hall of Nations, Balboa Park |
| 2:00 PM | Stage: The Recipe Before Julia Child became the TV personality that we all know, she careened from Pasadena to New York to Washington D.C. to Ceylon and finally to Paris’s famed Cordon Bleu cooking school. A funny and delicious new play about the early life of an endlessly fascinating character and her path from confusion to discovery, failure to success.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| Stage: Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler Film, television, and stage star Katie Holmes (Broadway’s Our Town, Off Broadway’s The Wanderers) brings to life a landmark role in one of the defining masterpieces of world drama. Hedda and Tesman have just returned from their honeymoon—and the cracks in their marriage are already showing. Bored and restless, Hedda tries to control those around her. But as her schemes tighten, her own world begins to unravel. Artistic Director Barry Edelstein, reuniting with Holmes in a vivid new version by Erin Cressida Wilson (Secretary, The Girl on the Train), brings a fresh and emotionally charged lens to this Ibsen classic.
Old Globe |
| Stage: Somewhere Over the Border Inspired by a real-life journey, Somewhere Over the Border weaves a heartwarming tale of resilience and hope. Blending magical realism with the charm of The Wizard of Oz, this moving musical follows Reina’s courageous journey to build a better life. With vibrant characters and a lively score, it’s a musical about family, sacrifice, and the pursuit of the American Dream. Featuring a lively, Latin-inspired score infused with cumbia, mariachi, boleros, American rock, and hip hop, this moving story reminds us that courage can lead us anywhere — even over the rainbow.
Cygnet Theatre, Liberty Station |
| Stage: SIX! (Teen Edition) From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to reclaim their identities out of the shadow of their infamous spouse, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power.
Canyon Crest Academy |
| Comedy: Cristela Alonzo Alonzo the first Mexican American woman to create, produce, write, and star in her own American primetime comedy
Balboa Theatre |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: Motown March is Motown Month! Mosaic Theatricals’ Motown: The Groove that Changed America returns once more to the Center’s Concert Hall in March 2026. The D. Ben-Jamin’ Orchestra and an incredible group of vocalists will have you on your feet with the music of Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Martha and the Vandellas, The Supremes and so many more. This ultimate celebration of Motown music is unlike any other. Audiences rave year after year. Come see what everyone is talking about!
California Center for the Arts |
| 8:00 PM | Stage: The Recipe Before Julia Child became the TV personality that we all know, she careened from Pasadena to New York to Washington D.C. to Ceylon and finally to Paris’s famed Cordon Bleu cooking school. A funny and delicious new play about the early life of an endlessly fascinating character and her path from confusion to discovery, failure to success.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| Stage: Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler Film, television, and stage star Katie Holmes (Broadway’s Our Town, Off Broadway’s The Wanderers) brings to life a landmark role in one of the defining masterpieces of world drama. Hedda and Tesman have just returned from their honeymoon—and the cracks in their marriage are already showing. Bored and restless, Hedda tries to control those around her. But as her schemes tighten, her own world begins to unravel. Artistic Director Barry Edelstein, reuniting with Holmes in a vivid new version by Erin Cressida Wilson (Secretary, The Girl on the Train), brings a fresh and emotionally charged lens to this Ibsen classic.
Old Globe |
| Music: Peso Pluma Global icon and leader of the Música Mexicana revolution, Peso Pluma announces his DINASTÍA by Peso Pluma & Friends Tour, following the massive success of his collaborative album DINASTÍA with Tito Double P. After selling out two previous U.S. tours, Peso Pluma returns with a new live show featuring elevated production, immersive creative elements, and a rotating lineup of special guest appearances by his friends in select cities.
NICU Amphitheatre |
Sunday, March 15
| All Day | Cherry Blossom Festival Celebrate the tradition of hanami at the annual Japanese Friendship Garden & Museums Cherry Blossom Festival March 12-15, 2026. Join us from March 12-15 for an exciting lineup of special performances, featuring guest acts on March 14 and 15! Come see new attractions, including a wall of lanterns and community art. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of including activities in our children's area! Sample a variety of cultural food, or delicious beverages in the popular beer and sake garden, nestled in the lower garden. Don’t miss the chance to shop from our amazing local vendors in the upper garden, and then take a leisurely stroll through the cherry blossom grove. It’s the perfect way to celebrate spring!
Japanese Friendship Garden |
| 11:00 AM | House of Ireland Lawn Program House of Ireland celebrates St. Patrick's Day with their annual lawn program featuring Irish food, music and dancing.
International Cottages |
| 2:00 PM | Stage: Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler Film, television, and stage star Katie Holmes (Broadway’s Our Town, Off Broadway’s The Wanderers) brings to life a landmark role in one of the defining masterpieces of world drama. Hedda and Tesman have just returned from their honeymoon—and the cracks in their marriage are already showing. Bored and restless, Hedda tries to control those around her. But as her schemes tighten, her own world begins to unravel. Artistic Director Barry Edelstein, reuniting with Holmes in a vivid new version by Erin Cressida Wilson (Secretary, The Girl on the Train), brings a fresh and emotionally charged lens to this Ibsen classic.
Old Globe |
| Stage: Somewhere Over the Border Inspired by a real-life journey, Somewhere Over the Border weaves a heartwarming tale of resilience and hope. Blending magical realism with the charm of The Wizard of Oz, this moving musical follows Reina’s courageous journey to build a better life. With vibrant characters and a lively score, it’s a musical about family, sacrifice, and the pursuit of the American Dream. Featuring a lively, Latin-inspired score infused with cumbia, mariachi, boleros, American rock, and hip hop, this moving story reminds us that courage can lead us anywhere — even over the rainbow.
Cygnet Theatre, Liberty Station |
| Stage: Motown March is Motown Month! Mosaic Theatricals’ Motown: The Groove that Changed America returns once more to the Center’s Concert Hall in March 2026. The D. Ben-Jamin’ Orchestra and an incredible group of vocalists will have you on your feet with the music of Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Martha and the Vandellas, The Supremes and so many more. This ultimate celebration of Motown music is unlike any other. Audiences rave year after year. Come see what everyone is talking about!
California Center for the Arts |
| 3:00 PM | Stage: Vignettes Vignettes: Stories from the Latina Experience is an evening of original short plays that center the voices of Latina women, including U.S.-born Latinx artists, as they navigate life, identity, and belonging in the United States. Through intimate, deeply personal stories, these vignettes explore family relocation, cultural adjustment, generational ties, and the resilience it takes to carve out a sense of home. Rooted in lived experience yet resonating far beyond it, Vignettes illuminates universal themes of identity, community, and hope. Each performance is brought to life through a rich blend of live music, song, and dance, with musicians collaborating alongside playwrights from the very beginning. The result is a moving, multidisciplinary theatrical experience that invites audiences to listen, reflect, and connect.
New Village Arts |
| Film: From Hilde, With Love German Currents Kino presents From Hilde, With Love
Berlin, 1942: it was the most beautiful summer for Hilde – madly in love with Hans and joyfully pregnant. But amid the passion there is grave danger. Hans becomes involved in the anti-Nazi resistance, with a group of young people who will later be called the “Red Orchestra”. Despite the huge risks, Hilde decides to get involved herself but is arrested by the Gestapo and gives birth to her son in prison. Now in a desperate situation, Hilde develops a quiet inspirational strength, but she only has a few months left with her son.
FROM HILDE, WITH LOVE is the eighth collaboration between director Andreas Dresen and screenwriter Laila Stieler. The film is based on the true story of Hilde and Hans Coppi, who were executed in Berlin-Plötzensee. Between 1942 and 1943, more than 50 members of the “Red Orchestra” resistance group were murdered. The film tells a nearly timeless and powerful love story — about decency and resistance, intuition and civil courage, dignity and fear.
Digital Gym |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Somewhere Over the Border Inspired by a real-life journey, Somewhere Over the Border weaves a heartwarming tale of resilience and hope. Blending magical realism with the charm of The Wizard of Oz, this moving musical follows Reina’s courageous journey to build a better life. With vibrant characters and a lively score, it’s a musical about family, sacrifice, and the pursuit of the American Dream. Featuring a lively, Latin-inspired score infused with cumbia, mariachi, boleros, American rock, and hip hop, this moving story reminds us that courage can lead us anywhere — even over the rainbow.
Cygnet Theatre, Liberty Station |
Tuesday, March 17
| 4:30 PM | Stage: SIX! (Teen Edition) From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to reclaim their identities out of the shadow of their infamous spouse, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power.
Canyon Crest Academy |
| 7:00 PM | Highland Way featuring Rose Academy of Irish Dance Highland Way brings a lively performance of “Scirish” (Scotland and Ireland’s) song, mixed with rapid-fire-fiddling, guitar, accordion, bass, percussion, and humor. Scotsman Brian Caldwell, from Glasgow and now Escondido, leads the 6-piece band in songs of work and play, conflict, love, and the gathering of friends. He is joined by master of all-things-strings Paul Graham Castellanos, Sharon Whyte (accordion, keyboard, vocals), Jim Soldi (bass. guitar, vocals), Glen Fisher on bass, and Bob Sale on percussion.
California Center for the Arts |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: The Recipe Before Julia Child became the TV personality that we all know, she careened from Pasadena to New York to Washington D.C. to Ceylon and finally to Paris’s famed Cordon Bleu cooking school. A funny and delicious new play about the early life of an endlessly fascinating character and her path from confusion to discovery, failure to success.
La Jolla Playhouse |
Wednesday, March 18
| 4:00 PM | Iranian Music Presentation A short presentation on Iranian culture and music in time for Nowruz or Spring Equinox at our local library.
San Carlos Library |
| 4:30 PM | Stage: SIX! (Teen Edition) From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to reclaim their identities out of the shadow of their infamous spouse, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power.
Canyon Crest Academy |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: The Recipe Before Julia Child became the TV personality that we all know, she careened from Pasadena to New York to Washington D.C. to Ceylon and finally to Paris’s famed Cordon Bleu cooking school. A funny and delicious new play about the early life of an endlessly fascinating character and her path from confusion to discovery, failure to success.
La Jolla Playhouse |
Thursday, March 19
| 7:00 PM | Film: C’è ancora domani (There's Still Tomorrow) In this moving comedic drama set in postwar Rome, a working-class woman dreams of a better future for herself and her daughter while facing abuse at the hands of her patriarchal husband. When a mysterious letter arrives, she discovers the courage to change the circumstances of her life. A wonderful movie with brave women as main characters, and a box office phenomenon, also winner of six David di Donatello Awards.
La Paloma Theatre |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: The Recipe Before Julia Child became the TV personality that we all know, she careened from Pasadena to New York to Washington D.C. to Ceylon and finally to Paris’s famed Cordon Bleu cooking school. A funny and delicious new play about the early life of an endlessly fascinating character and her path from confusion to discovery, failure to success.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| Music: Oghlan Bakshi The Center for World Music presents Oghlan Bakshi in concert. Step into the ancient musical world of Turkmenistan with Mohammad Geldi Geldi Nejad, known by the honorific Oghlan Bakhshi, roughly translated as “prodigious child bard.” In this rare solo performance, he brings to life a centuries-old tradition of dutar (two-string lute) playing and bardic singing passed down through generations of nomadic storytellers. His strumming evokes the galloping rhythms of horses across the steppes, while his guttural vocal ornamentation conveys the full range of nomadic emotions—from love and longing to sorrow and heroic struggle.
La Jolla Community Center |
Saturday, March 21
| 9:00 AM | SDUSD Indian Ed Youth & Social Powwow Join us for the Youth & Social Powwow 2026 — a powerful day of culture, community, and youth celebration!
San Diego Miramar College |
| 10:00 AM | Fangaea 2026 FANGAEA 2026 is coming Saturday, March 21, 2026! Where fan worlds collide and there is something awesome for everyone! You are invited you to be a part of the Awesomest Pop Culture and Fandom Convention - the SEVENTH Annual Fangaea (fan-JEE-uh)! Meet up with your posse and make new friends at the Fangaea family friendly fandom festivities! Sci fi, steampunk, comics, cosplay, art, video games, escape room, vendors, martial arts, virtual reality, and much more! We have something for everyone - Fangaea is where Fandoms join forces for fun!
Handlery Hotel |
| NOON | Ticitozaá Folklorico Dance Festival The Ticitozaá Folklorico Dance Festival is a vibrant celebration of traditional Mexican dance and culture. Attendees can expect to be dazzled by the colorful costumes, energetic performances, and the rich history of folkloric dance.
California Center for the Arts |
| 2:00 PM | Stage: The Recipe Before Julia Child became the TV personality that we all know, she careened from Pasadena to New York to Washington D.C. to Ceylon and finally to Paris’s famed Cordon Bleu cooking school. A funny and delicious new play about the early life of an endlessly fascinating character and her path from confusion to discovery, failure to success.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| Stage: SIX! (Teen Edition) From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to reclaim their identities out of the shadow of their infamous spouse, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power.
Canyon Crest Academy |
| 3:00 PM | Opera: Giulio Cesare The epic Baroque opera about the love story which shaped empires! George Frideric Handel’s opera “Giulio Cesare” (Italian for Julius Caesar) set London afire with its passionate music in 1723. In 2026, the drama and musical genius are coming to San Diego in Cinballera Entertainment’s dynamic production. Many consider this to be Handel’s greatest opera, if not the best opera of the Baroque period. An intrinsic component of its enduring popularity is its evocative subject matter, torn from one of ancient history’s most dramatic pages. When Roman general Julius Caesar conquers Egypt, he quickly finds himself conquered by the beautiful maiden Lydia. Little does he know that she is really Cleopatra, the brilliant Egyptian queen. Can romance and royal ambition survive the passion and devastation of war? This unique production honors tradition while creatively incorporating classical ballet to convey the intricate story more dramatically
Shiley Theatre, USD |
| 4:00 PM | RefugeeNet Story Fest Our annual fundraiser, reimagined to deepen your encounter with the people, cultures, food, song, and dance of those whom we serve! We're so excited to share that we've reimagined our annual fundraiser in order to deepen your encounter with the people, cultures, food, song, and dance of those whom we serve. We will be centering the stories of the families we've helped to resettle over the past year, inviting them to share what the first twelve months of life in San Diego has been like. It will be an unforgettable night! We hope you'll join us in celebrating the resilience of the human spirit together.
St. Luke's Episcopal Church |
| 7:00 PM | Music: Gypsy Jazz & Brazilian Choro Two world-class guitarists unite Brazilian Choro and Django-style Gypsy jazz into a fiery, elegant, and wildly virtuosic evening
Paper Moon Event Hall |
| Music: Enjambre Enjambre is a Mexican indie rock band. It is composed of brothers Luis Humberto, Rafael, and Julián Navejas, their cousin Isaac Navejas, and Ángel Sánchez.
The Observatory |
| Ticitozaá Folklorico Dance Festival The Ticitozaá Folklorico Dance Festival is a vibrant celebration of traditional Mexican dance and culture. Attendees can expect to be dazzled by the colorful costumes, energetic performances, and the rich history of folkloric dance.
California Center for the Arts |
| 8:00 PM | Stage: The Recipe Before Julia Child became the TV personality that we all know, she careened from Pasadena to New York to Washington D.C. to Ceylon and finally to Paris’s famed Cordon Bleu cooking school. A funny and delicious new play about the early life of an endlessly fascinating character and her path from confusion to discovery, failure to success.
La Jolla Playhouse |
Sunday, March 22
| 11:00 AM | House of Iran Lawn Program The House of Iran lawn program begins with the usual speeches and National anthem, followed by a musical program. Professional dancers from Los Angeles and dancers from the local Persian Dance Academy will perform some of their traditional ethnic and folk dances in their authentic costumes. In addition, there will be reading of poems plus singing and playing of instruments.
International Cottages |
| NOON | Ticitozaá Folklorico Dance Festival The Ticitozaá Folklorico Dance Festival is a vibrant celebration of traditional Mexican dance and culture. Attendees can expect to be dazzled by the colorful costumes, energetic performances, and the rich history of folkloric dance.
California Center for the Arts |
| 3:00 PM | Opera: Giulio Cesare The epic Baroque opera about the love story which shaped empires! George Frideric Handel’s opera “Giulio Cesare” (Italian for Julius Caesar) set London afire with its passionate music in 1723. In 2026, the drama and musical genius are coming to San Diego in Cinballera Entertainment’s dynamic production. Many consider this to be Handel’s greatest opera, if not the best opera of the Baroque period. An intrinsic component of its enduring popularity is its evocative subject matter, torn from one of ancient history’s most dramatic pages. When Roman general Julius Caesar conquers Egypt, he quickly finds himself conquered by the beautiful maiden Lydia. Little does he know that she is really Cleopatra, the brilliant Egyptian queen. Can romance and royal ambition survive the passion and devastation of war? This unique production honors tradition while creatively incorporating classical ballet to convey the intricate story more dramatically
Shiley Theatre, USD |
| Performance: Doodle POP A mischievous duo starts to doodle… and ends up creating a whole imaginative world! What will happen as we follow their vivid drawings into this beautiful watery world? From BRUSH Theatre in South Korea, this touching and playful non-verbal show uses live musicians who perform the accompanying score and sound effects, stunning interactive animation projections and live whiteboard drawings, and an abundance of theatrical imagination.
Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center |
| 5:00 PM | Ticitozaá Folklorico Dance Festival The Ticitozaá Folklorico Dance Festival is a vibrant celebration of traditional Mexican dance and culture. Attendees can expect to be dazzled by the colorful costumes, energetic performances, and the rich history of folkloric dance.
California Center for the Arts |
Tuesday, March 24
| 4:30 PM | Stage: SIX! (Teen Edition) From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to reclaim their identities out of the shadow of their infamous spouse, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power.
Canyon Crest Academy |
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