Clay Together: Ceramics Workshop at the Wheel (Ages 5-7 with Adult)
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Exhibits & Galleries in La Mesa, CA
Current exhibits, galleries, and museum shows in La Mesa, CA. Art, history, science, and interactive exhibits.
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Exhibition: “Animals” by the RSF Art Guild
The Rancho Santa Fe Library’s Media Room (17040 Avenida de Acacias, RSF) is currently featuring the exhibition “Animals” by the Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild. Enjoy a beautiful collection of paintings celebrating the diversity and charm of animals. The show is open to the public Monday through...
Harlem of the West: Jazz Night
Experience the vibrant spirit of San Diego’s historic Jazz Era! Join us on April 18 from 6:00 pm–8:00 pm at the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park for an evening of music, history, and celebration. In honor of Jazz Appreciation Month, the San Diego History Center and the San Diego African...
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Public aquarium and ocean science center at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Clean Up: San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Join us for a Team Up to Clean Up event at Sweetwater Marsh to help protect and care for our coastal environment! Participants will pick up trash throughout the protected marsh and learn about the native plants and wildlife in the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Help us make a difference by.
Members’ Preview: Art Alive 2026
Friday, April 24 8:00 a.m.–noon Member Benefit Enjoy early access to Art Alive Vote for your favorite works from the Art Alive Floral Exhibition Members get early access! Art Alive returns with a stunning array of colorful floral interpretations this April 24–April 26. Talented floral designers...
Art Mart
SDCAMA art shows display the living art of today; you can hold it in your hands and take it into your life. Many of our artist members are full time professionals that have been plying their trade for decades, have won competitions throughout the U.S., and are world renowned. Other members only...
Compost Workshop
Compost Workshops Offered every Sunday at 11:30 AM. Composting turns organic waste that would end up in a landfill into nutrient-rich soil. Lower your carbon footprint, divert waste, and enhance your garden all with one solution. Join us for a one-hour workshop to get you started and answer...
Art of Reading Book Club
Saturday, May 9 10:15 a.m.–noon SDMA Boardroom Be part of the Art of Reading Book Club, where art, literature, and art history converge. Join fellow Museum Members as we discuss, The Devil in Montmartre A Mystery in Fin de Siècle by Gary Inbinder. A murder shocks Montmartre—and Paris fears Jack the.
Exhale to Create: 1 Day Art Workshop
Engage in a unique meditative art practice where each exhale takes you closer to beautiful art forms and a calmer mind. You will work with photo inks, water colors and various types of colored pens and pencils. The process is designed to slow down your heartbeat, and feel the gentle rhythm of your..
A Space for All of Us
Sensory-Friendly Quiet Mornings at the Museum The Museum’s sensory-friendly quiet hours are held every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. This time is dedicated to creating a calmer, quieter museum experience. We remain open to the public during this time, and all are welcome to visit the Museum....
Intro to the Pottery Wheel: Ceramics Workshop (Adults, Teens, Kids 8+)
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Sweetwater Safari Hike
Join us every Saturday as we explore the Sweetwater Marsh Trail on the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge! We will learn about the history of the Sweetwater Marsh, the salt marsh ecosystem, and the plants and wildlife thriving in this protected space. Backpacks with fun activities, including...
San Diego Ballet: Impressionism – I Love Paris
Friday, May 22, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2:00 p.m. San Diego Museum of Art, James S. Copley Auditorium The San Diego Ballet is in residence with the Museum this season offering a dynamic celebration of art, music, and dance as part of the Museum’s 100th anniversary....
Shark & Ray Presentation
Visit the Shark & Ray Experience to learn about the diverse range of species that inhabit it, including leopard sharks, bat rays, diamond rays, shovelnose guitarfish, horn sharks, and more! This exhibit features a touch tank where you can interact with some of these residents while learning about...
Eagle Presentation
Join us at Eagle Mesa for a presentation about our bald & golden eagles! Learn about these two non-releasable raptors, like what they eat, why they reside at the Living Coast, fun facts, and more! *All events subject to cancellation at the discretion of our staff.
Education Station
Time : 1 pm – 3 pm Location : Campfire Arena (next to the Camp Store) All ages and abilities welcome! What to bring : a parent or guardian and a positive attitude! What NOT to bring : food, drinks (besides water), unleashed pets What we’l l do : Have you ever wondered what's inside the small...
Cafés and Cabarets: The Spectacular Art of Toulouse-Lautrec
Known for his beguiling portraits of Paris nightlife and the unvarnished local characters of Montmartre, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was born into an aristocratic family in the South of France in 1864. Growing up as a child with a disability that caused his legs to stop developing, Toulouse-Lautrec...
Girl Scouts Workshop: Maps & Creatures World-Building
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Sea Turtle Presentation
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about green sea turtles, even the ones you can find right here in San Diego Bay! A Living Coast educator will tell you all about sea turtles, like their diet, shell, fun facts, and more! *All animal presentations are subject to cancellation at the discretion of our.
Coffee and Coversations
Join us for a morning conversation as we welcome Meher McArthur for her book talk, A Japanese Art Journey: A Curator’s Memoir of Polka Dot Pumpkins, Paper Dolls and Woodblock Prints, published by Tuttle Books. A longtime curator, author, and advocate for Asian art, Meher has a special connection to.
Museum of Photographic Art at San Diego Museum of Art
Museum Exhibit in San Diego, CA
Vermicomposting Workshop
Offered the last Sunday of every month at 11:30 AM. Vermicomposting uses worms to convert waste into fertilizer for your garden! This course will teach you how you can get started with your own worm bin and how to care for your worm friends! This class is included with admission. Chula Vista...
The Nat
The Nat is a childrens museum in San Diego, CA. Exhibits and attractions include Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea, Living Lab, The Backyard, Nature Trail at The Nat and 4 more. Offers Talks & Workshops. Features air conditioning. Hosts upcoming events including kids programs.
Cars and Coffee
Cars and Coffee is where beautiful vehicles and their fabulously owners come together to show off their collection and to share in their mutual interest. Along with this, spectators usually join in for the sights and sounds. These car enthusiasts gather in the parking lot just outside the Museum...
Forging a Legacy: 15 Years of Landmark Acquisitions
This exhibition marks the centennial of The San Diego Museum of Art, celebrating a select few of the many thousands of important works of art added to the collection in its recent history. Since the Museum first opened its doors to the public in 1926 as the Fine Arts Gallery of San Diego, it has...
Teens Create: Upcycled Art
Construct, craft, and create at our twice-monthly S.T.E.A.M. activity for teens! This in-person program takes place on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 3:30 pm. Today's Activity: Upcycled art. Celebrate Earth Day by making buttons and zines using withdrawn Library books and magazines.
After School Art Explorers
Have fun exploring different art processes, techniques, and mediums from printmaking to watercolor. Get creative and make an art piece to take home. For all ages 5 and up.
Art Alive Floral Exhibition
April 24–April 26, 2026 Friday, April 24 noon–4:00 p.m. Art Alive brings a stunning array of colorful floral interpretations of art from the Museum collection and a weekend of fun-filled events, large-scale art, and flower installations. The 2026 event draws inspiration from the Museum’s Centennial.
Books & Art: Found Object Books
Tuesdays, March 17 and May 19 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. MOPA@SDMA Atrium Join us for a hands-on morning of reflection, storytelling, and creative making inspired by the photography of Graciela Iturbide. Drawing from her poetic images of landscapes, objects, and communities, this workshop invites...
Bloom Bash
The Museum blooms, the garden glows, and the plaza sparkles with joie de vivre! Bloom Bash is the radiant late-night fête that kicks off the Art Alive weekend, dazzling with the bohemian glamour of Toulouse-Lautrec’s Paris and the electric spirit of the Moulin Rouge. A celebration where art, music,.
Shadow Puppetry and Gamelan of Java featuring Woro Mustiko Siwi
Audiences will be treated to a rare and captivating performance of wayang kulit, Indonesia’s renowned shadow puppet theater. This ancient art form uses hand-carved leather puppets, accompanied by a traditional gamelan ensemble, to bring to life epic tales from the Ramayana and Mahabharata. In this..
The Art of Stillness: 1 Day Art Workshop
Engage in a calming meditative painting practice where repetitive lines and patterns, soothing theta frequency music guide you toward stillness, grounding and an alpha state of mind. You will work with photo inks, water colors and various types of colored pens and pencils. The process is designed...
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