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Thursday, September 9 2010


Taking Aim: Unforgettable Rock 'n' Roll Photographs Selected by Graham Nash Visitors can relive the energy, attitude, and essence of rock ‘n’ roll’s greatest performers and performances through a collection of 100 photographs...	Jun 12, 10 thru Sep 26, 10
Film: Ultimate Wave Tahiti Join Kelly Slater and Raimana Van Bastolaer, a Tahitian surfing legend, in a quest to ride the most commanding waves in Tahiti’s famed surf site,...	Jul 1, 10 thru Oct 31, 10
All that Glitters: The Splendor & Science of Gems & Minerals Discover how the same Earth processes that build landscapes produce dazzling gemstones and precious metals--even right here in San Diego County, one...	May 15, 10 thru Jun 1, 11
Summer Shakespeare Festival 2010 The Old Globe kicks off the year-long celebration of its 75th anniversary with the traditional summer Shakespeare Festival, featuring a veteran cast...	Jun 12, 10 thru Sep 26, 10
Hisashi Ohta and Steve Ohta Steve Ohta's ceramic works along with sumi-e (墨絵) paintings by his late father, Hisashi Ohta, a recipient of the 5th Order of the Sacred Treasure...	Jun 1, 10 thru Sep 30, 10
Art of Fashion Five designer clothing interpretations inspired by masterpieces from the permanent collection. The clothing designs, created by students and...	Sep 7, 10 thru Oct 3, 10
Miya Hannan Miya Hannan is a sculptor and mixed-media artist. Her art is spurred by questions such as "What does it mean to be alive? Do one’s beliefs about...	Sep 1, 10 thru Oct 31, 10
Film: HUBBLE Ride aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis to experience firsthand a dramatic mission to repair the Hubble telescope, then sit back and enjoy the view...	Mar 19, 10 thru Oct 31, 10 Film shows daily; showtimes vary.
Viva Mexico - Heroes and Artisans It’s rare that a country can celebrate important 200- and 100-year anniversaries in the same year, which is why the Mingei International Museum,...	Feb 28, 10 thru Jan 2, 11
IN LIGHT: Selections from the Permanent Collection Treasures from the permanent collection features holdings of photographic works that tell vivid stories of photography’s master practitioners and...	Jan 30, 10 thru Jan 30, 11
Seeing Beauty Seeing Beauty explores the aesthetics of beauty, expressed through the eyes of various photographers throughout the history of the medium, including...	Jan 30, 10 thru Jan 30, 11
Between East and West: Treasures of Romanian Folk Art The exhibition showcases the rich and diverse artistic expression of this ancient territory. The richness of Romania’s related arts — costumes,...	Aug 1, 10 thru Feb 14, 11
EARTH EXPOSED The planet we live on is in a constant state of flux, and a new exhibition at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center exposes just how nature’s dynamic...	Jun 19, 10 thru Jun 19, 11
ASAA 245th International Aerospace Art Exhibition Seventy paintings, selected from the finest aviation masters in the world will hang side-by-side on the walls of the museums.	Jun 8, 10 thru Sep 10, 10
Datsun/Nissan: The American Story The story of Datsun and Nissan in the American market.	Jun 4, 10 thru Sep 26, 10
Wheels to Wings To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Ford Building the San Diego Air & Space Museum features a special exhibition showcasing memorabilia...	May 29, 10 thru Sep 30, 10
Art and the Anmial ART AND THE ANIMAL is the flagship exhibition of the Society of Animal Artists (SAA), and refers to both the Annual Exhibition of the SAA, and the...	Sep 4, 10 thru Oct 31, 10
Backstage Tours - Ongoing Go behind the scenes at the Old Globe Theatre: performance spaces, history, shows and craft areas. Public tours are offered most Saturdays and...	Jul 3, 10 thru Dec 1, 10 Most Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30am.
ONGOING FILMS: 3D and 4D Interactive Theater Hi-tech theater features interactive seats and unique special effects built into the theater itself. The theater seats 36 and films are...	Jul 1, 10 thru Dec 1, 10
Special: Toulouse-Lautrec's Paris: Selections from the Baldwin M. Baldwin Collection Comprised of nearly 100 works by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, the Baldwin M. Baldwin collection pays tribute to an extraordinary modern artist and one...	Jul 10, 10 thru Dec 12, 10
The Science of Aliens Separating science fiction from science fact, The Science of...Aliens provides the most comprehensive exploration of the possibility of life on other...	Feb 1, 10 thru Jan 2, 11
Tequila Bottles as Art From the Collection of El Agave a mini-exhibition consisting of more than 60 bottles. Grouped by design, shape, and label design, the intriguing...	Aug 8, 10 thru Jan 2, 11
Counter Culture: The Secret Life of Games More than 100 games ranging from contemporary creations to classics no longer in distribution, such as Pollyanna, Camelot, and Pirate and Traveler...	Jun 11, 10 thru Apr 30, 11
Creating an Artistic Basis: Local Artists Groups from the Early 20th Century 40 works from San Diego History Center's collection. The exhibition includes oil works from San Diego's most celebrated artists - Charles Fries,...	Aug 1, 10 thru Apr 30, 11
Block Busters! By filling a gallery space with 15,000 KEVA wood building planks, the fully interactive exhibition, Block Busters, at the Reuben H. Fleet Science...	Jul 1, 10 thru Jun 1, 11 Ongoing Exhibition
ONGOING: Lockheed Vega From the Movie Amelia The Lockheed Vega 5B used in the movie Amelia, starring Academy Award-winning actress Hilary Swank, has now joined the San Diego Air & Space...	Jul 1, 10 thru Jun 1, 11 Ongoing Exhibition.
Hold at All Costs: The Battle for Outpost Harry To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Korean War, this exhibition tells the of one of the last battles, Outpost Harry, and the epic battle to...	Jun 26, 10 thru Jun 30, 11
Early Ecologist - Preschool Storytime An imaginative journey into nature through books, exhibitions, and story-time. Open to all ages with parents (suggested age is 1-5).	Sep 9, 10 Every second Thursday of the month.
Lecture: Art in the Afternoon - Something Old is New Again Speaker: Patricia O'Connor, Founder/CEO of Fashion Careers College	Sep 9, 10
ArtStop A 15-minute tour of one to three works from the museum's permanent collection. September 2, Albert Belleroche with curator Dr. John Marciari...	Sep 9, 10 Every Thursday and every third Tuesday
African Dance Workout Get your heart pumping with African dance classes taught by Lamine Thiam.	Sep 9, 10 Weekdays
The Genographic Project The Genographic Project attempts to unravel the remarkable tale that our genes can tell: where we originated, how we came to populate the Earth, and...	Jul 1, 10 thru Nov 1, 10
250 Years of Military in San Diego History of the military in Point Loma, North Island, Balboa Park and the Naval Hospital and other areas of San Diego.	Jul 1, 10 thru Dec 1, 10 Ongoing Exhibition
Ongoing Exhibition: Kid City From conveyer belts and cranes to air chutes and grocery stores, young visitors, infants through age five, will work, create, play, and learn as...	May 1, 10 thru Jun 1, 11
Thursday Drumming and Dance Awakening of the Body: Total body workout taught by Ray from 5:00-6:30pm. $10 Worldbeat members/ $12 nonmembers. Capoeira: Taught by Masape from 6:...	Sep 9, 10
Balboa Park Folk Dancers Performance groups and classes. Meets at Recital Hall. 619-469-7133	Jul 1, 10 thru Dec 1, 10 Ongoing classes.
Cabrillo International Folk Dancers Meets at Balboa Park Club	Jul 1, 10 thru Dec 1, 10 Ongoing classes.
Highland Dancing Classes and performing. Casa del Prado.	Jul 1, 10 thru Dec 1, 10 Ongoing classes.
International Dance Association (referral source for dance groups)	Jul 1, 10 thru Dec 1, 10
Junior Friends of Balboa Park Program Earn a Junior Friends of Balboa Park Patch by experiencing the wonders of Balboa Park. Program requirements: Must be a nonprofit organized youth...	Jul 1, 10 thru Dec 1, 10
Kayso Folk Dancers Meets at Casa del Prado	Jul 1, 10 thru Dec 1, 10
Park and Recreation Department Dance Classes Founded in 1942, the Dance Activities Program of the San Diego Park and Recreation Department has introduced hundreds of thousands of children to...	Jul 1, 10 thru Dec 1, 10
Royal Scottish Dance Society	Jul 1, 10 thru Dec 1, 10
San Diego Lindy Hop Society	Jul 1, 10 thru Dec 1, 10
San Diego Square Dance Assoc. Balboa Park Club	Jul 1, 10 thru Dec 1, 10
Ongoing Art Classes in Various Mediums Ongoing classes in various mediums. Contact individual artists.	Jul 2, 10 thru Jun 30, 11 Ongoing classes.