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- FEB
- 18
- 2012
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- 2012
- Echoes of the Past: The Buddhist Cave Temples of Xiangtangshan at the San Diego Museum of Art: February 18 - May 27, 2012
- Category: Arts and Culture, Museums and Exhibits 0 Comments
The San Diego Museum of Art is pleased to be the only West Coast venue for the exhibition Echoes of the Past: The Buddhist Cave Temples of Xiangtangshan from February 18th through May 27th, 2012. Featuring 14 objects from Xiangtangshan (pronounced "shahng-tahng-shahn") and three related Northern Qi works of art, the exhibition traces the historical origins and tragic destruction of one of the earliest and most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in China. Visitors to the exhibition will experience an immersive digital recreation of the caves.- View Event >
- JUN
- 2
- 2012
- 9th Annual Art Around Adams: June 2, 2012
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The 9th annual "Art Around Adams 2012," a music and arts walk along Adams Avenue is set for Saturday, June 2nd, 2012. This free, family-friendly event will showcase an array of local artists, musicians, outrageous street performers, and interactive installations.
Art and music will be spilling out of local businesses and onto the street from Oregon street in Normal Heights to Vista street in Kensington. More than 75 businesses will transform themselves into art galleries and performance arenas for the day.- View Event >
- JUN
- 2
- 2012
- JUN
- 3
- 2012
- 33rd Annual Solana Beach Fiesta del Sol: June 2 & 3, 2012
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The 33rd annual Fiesta del Sol scheduled for June 2nd and 3rd, 2012, is a well respected outdoor music festival directly benefitting the Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce. The free event takes place every year at Fletcher Cove in Solana Beach and has drawn great musical entertainment over the years including Donavon Frankenreiter, surf guitar legend Dick Dale, The Aggrolites, Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real, The Romantics and The English Beat.
Among the many attractions at this...- View Event >
- JUN
- 9
- 2012
- JUN
- 10
- 2012
- KidsFest: A Celebration of the Imagination at Liberty Station: June 9 & 10, 2012
- Category: Arts and Culture, Fairs and Festivals, Kids and Family 0 Comments
KidsFest is San Diego County's largest hands-on, creative festival for children and their families. On June 9th & 10th, 2012, KidsFest will transform the NTC Promenade in Point Loma into a 100,000-square-foot wonderland of pure, uncomplicated play for the entire family, with activities designed to stimulate and celebrate the imagination. Our mission is simple: we believe in the power of unplugging and playing, in the joy of finding inspiration everywhere and we value recycling, repurposing and...- View Event >
- JUN
- 15
- 2012
- The Fifth Annual Wine, Cheese, & Chocolate Festival at the Spanish Village Art Center: June 15, 2012
- Category: Arts and Culture, Fairs and Festivals, Food and Drink 0 Comments
The Women's Museum of California presents the 5th Annual Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Festival taking place in Balboa Park's Spanish Village Art Center on Friday, June 15th, 2012 from 6:30pm - 9:30pm.
Dozens of well-known chocolatiers, wine and cheese vendors will participate by offering samples for tasting and enjoying. As well, attendees will be entertained by Sue Palmer "San Diego's Queen of Boogie Woogie" for music to dance by under the stars.
$35 each for purchases of 1 to 9 tickets ($40 after June 1st). $25 each for purchases of 10 or more tickets ($30 after June 1st).- View Event >
- JUN
- 16
- 2012
- The Old House Fair San Diego: June 16, 2012
- Category: Arts and Culture, Fairs and Festivals, Kids and Family 0 Comments
Thousands came to enjoy a day-long celebration of old homes and the historic San Diego community of South Park at the 13th Annual Old House Fair in 2011. And the 2012 event will be better than ever! The upcoming Old House Fair is set for Saturday, June 16th, 2012.
The family-friendly festival features:
• Tours Galore... from the Historic Homes Tour to a walking tour of South Park, to a Trolley Ride throughout the community.
• Special in 2012 ... Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Firehouse No. 9, built in 1912 on 30th St. in South Park.- View Event >
- DEC
- 17
- 2011
- JUN
- 17
- 2012
- A Fantastic Voyage - The Art of Ynez Johnston at Mingei Museum: December 17, 2011 - June 17, 2012
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A Fantastic Voyage - The Art of Ynez Johnston will be on display at the Mingei Museum from December 17th, 2011 through June 17th, 2012. A painter, sculptor and printmaker, Ynez Johnston’s art offers a world of visual delights. As with miniature Rajput paintings, illuminated manuscripts and Chinese scrolls, Johnston’s imagery is intended for intimate viewing and affords an endless voyage of discovery.- View Event >
- DEC
- 17
- 2011
- JUN
- 17
- 2012
- New Jewelry in a New Medium - The Art of Polymer Clay at Mingei Museum: December 17, 2011 - June 17, 2012
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New Jewelry in a New Medium - The Art of Polymer Clay will be on display at the Mingei Museum from December 17th, 2011 through June 17th, 2012. A synthetic modeling compound, polymer clay has come into its own as an art material. One of the most adaptable art mediums available, it mixes like pigment and has properties that allow it to imitate natural materials or create millefiori-type patterns as in glass. Among other things, polymer can be modeled like clay, printed like fabric and replicate numerous jewelry techniques. For many, its range seems limitless.- View Event >
- JUN
- 23
- 2012
- 33rd Annual OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off Festival: June 23, 2012
- Category: Arts and Culture, Deals and Freebies, Fairs and Festivals, Food and Drink 0 Comments
The 33rd Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off Festival will take place on Saturday, June 23rd, 2012. Thousands flock to Newport Ave. and surrounding areas the each year on the 4th Saturday in June. They come for the live music and entertainment, unique vendors, talented artists, thrilling rides, refreshing beer garden, and so much more! People ride the free trolley by the hundreds and park their bikes at the new bike valet.- View Event >
- JUN
- 23
- 2012
- JUN
- 24
- 2012
- 39th Annual Scottish Highland Games & Gathering of Clans: June 23 & 24, 2012
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The 39th Annual Scottish Highland Games & Gathering of Clans is set for June 23rd & 24th, 2012 in Brengle Terrace Park. When celebrating in times of peace one of the Highlanders' favorite pastimes was the tainchel. For these "great hunts" very often several clans would combine. Chieftains would send word to the clansmen that such an event was planned and when and where they should assemble.
After a successful hunt a great feast and celebration would be held.- View Event >
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