Fine-arts Events in San Diego

Check out happening fine-arts events all around San Diego, CA

8th Annual Comic Con Themed Bar Crawl

 Thu, 23 Jul at 08:00 pm TORO USD 13 to 29

Beauty and the Beast at San Diego Civic Theatre

 Tue, 07 Jul at 07:30 pm San Diego Civic Theatre

San Diego Symphony Orchestra - Folk Auras: Thayer Plays Berg Violin Concerto at Copley Symphony Hall

 Sat, 16 May at 07:30 pm Copley Symphony Hall

San Diego Symphony Orchestra - Also sprach Zarathustra & Bluebeards Castle at Copley Symphony Hall

 Fri, 22 May at 07:30 pm Copley Symphony Hall

9th Annual Afrofuturism Lounge

 Thu, 23 Jul at 07:00 pm Fleet Science Center

Nat at Night

Fri, 15 May at 05:00 pm 1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States, California 92101

Tchaikovsky Spectacular at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

 Sun, 30 Aug at 07:30 pm The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

San Diego Dreamin’: Pre-Father’s Day Beach Bash 🏖️

 Sun, 14 Jun at 10:00 am AleSmith Brewing Company

The Color Feelings Studio: Summer Camp 2026

 Mon, 08 Jun at 09:00 am My Good Brain USD 109

Pete Jr. : Live in San Diego

 Sat, 30 May at 07:00 pm National Lampoon The Yellow Door USD 13

San Diego Symphony: Rafael Payare

 Thu, 25 Jun at 04:00 pm The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Island Pink Sunset Dreams - Paint and Sip in San Diego | Classpop!™

 Mon, 11 May at 06:00 pm Blanco Cocina + Cantina USD 58

Mother's Day Paint and Sip-Celebrate with Mom!

 Sun, 10 May at 03:00 pm Sycamore Den USD 39 to 50

Summer Arts Fest

 Sat, 13 Jun at 02:00 pm NTC North Promenade Free

Measure for Measure at Lowell Davies Festival Theatre

 Sat, 11 Jul at 08:00 pm Lowell Davies Festival Theatre

FREE Artist Workshop: Why Some Artists Sell and Others Don't

 Sat, 09 May at 12:00 pm Art on 30th Free

Gentle Yoga & Flower Pot Painting

 Sat, 09 May at 10:00 am OB Surf Lodge USD 51

A Day at the Park: Barrio Logan Bayfront

 Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am 1449 Cesar E Chavez Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92113-2124, United States

Jokes & Strokes: Comedy Meets Live Art

 Sat, 16 May at 07:30 pm Medina Art Studios USD 12 to 22

Art After Hours- Malibu Farm

 Fri, 15 May at 06:00 pm 831 W Harbor Dr USD 23 to 34

The Upcycle: Open Art Flow!

 Sun, 17 May at 12:00 pm Dos Palmas Cafe - Coffee, Breakfast & Lunch Sandwiches Free

Rosalia

 Sat, 04 Jul at 03:30 am Pechanga Arena San Diego

Rumi Night

 Sun, 31 May at 07:00 pm Wormwood, 30th Street, San Diego, CA, USA USD 129

Feria Colombiana- Colombianita fest 2.0

 Sun, 31 May at 01:00 pm 4951 El Cajon Blvd Free

ALL- AMERICAN CAR SHOW 2026

 Sat, 08 Aug at 08:00 am Embarcadero Marina Park North

Spanish Paella Cooking Class - San Diego

 Thu, 14 May at 06:00 pm Quigley Fine Wines USD 69

Golden State Ballet Presents A Midsummer Night's Dream

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:30 pm Balboa Theatre

Mother's Day Yoga, Sound Bath, Paint & Mimosas By The Bay Mini-Retreat!

 Sat, 09 May at 09:00 am Mission Bay USD 77 to 151

Mother’s Day Sip & Paint

 Sat, 09 May at 01:00 pm The Block Club USD 0 to 87

Voice Out 2026 Opening Night Preview + 25th Anniversary Celebration

 Fri, 15 May at 05:00 pm Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego Free

Mother’s Day Paint & Sip

 Sun, 10 May at 12:30 pm Novo Brazil Brewing Mission Valley USD 25 to 45

Memorial Day Weekend: Paint & Sip by the Bay

 Sat, 23 May at 05:00 pm San Diego Mission Bay Resort USD 63

Wellness @MCASD - Mornings at the Museum

 Sat, 23 May at 08:45 am Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego USD 40 to 66

CAPTIVATING COLORS! A LIVE PAINTING EVENT & EXHIBITION

 Sat, 16 May at 06:00 pm Concetta Antico - The Salon of Art Gallery Free

Beachside Paradise - Paint and Sip in San Diego | Classpop!™

 Sun, 14 Jun at 01:00 pm Pure Project USD 49

South Park Shop Local — A Monthly Makers Market (San Diego)

 Sun, 26 Apr at 11:00 am Wicked Fit Free

Mike Hess Brewing | 2026 CA Brewery Running Series

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am Mike Hess Brewing, North Park USD 0 to 71

Pop Art Art Party at Sparks

 Sat, 15 Aug at 04:30 pm Sparks Gallery

Where the Heart Belongs

 Tue, 19 May at 06:00 pm Light Box Theater Free

The Engagement Party at Museum of Contemporary Art

 Sun, 21 Jun at 12:30 pm Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego USD 18 to 34

East Village Brewing Co | 2026 CA Brewery Running Series

 Sun, 14 Jun at 10:00 am East Village Brewing Company USD 0 to 71

Murals of La Jolla Guided Tour (May 27)

 Wed, 27 May at 05:30 pm Athenaeum Music & Arts Library Free

The Doan Gala IV | Golden Hour

 Sat, 25 Jul at 06:00 pm Royal Banquet USD 143

ActLiveNow Jr. 2026 "The Lion King" Musical Theatre Summer Camp

 Mon, 06 Jul at 09:30 am Family Life Center USD 370 to 423

Summer Performance Showcase

 Sat, 13 Jun at 07:00 pm The Dancehouse USD 13 to 39

SAN DIEGO SOLSTICE MUSIC AND CRAFT FAIR

 Sat, 18 Jul at 10:00 am 8262 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Free

TUE AM - Beginning Acrylic Painting: Level 1 with Maureen

 Tue, 26 May at 10:30 am Art on 30th USD 199

Curator & Artist Talk and Walk

 Thu, 14 May at 06:00 pm Art Produce Gallery Free

The Cost of Silence

 Fri, 15 May at 07:00 pm SHIFT Gallery & Gatherings USD 34 to 45

Art and the Brain: An Introduction to Your Brain and Art -- What's Happenin

 Sun, 17 May at 12:30 pm The Brain Observatory USD 71 to 215

SAT AM - Art 101: "No Experience" Painting Workshop for Absolute Beginners

 Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am Art on 30th USD 85

Sky Hunters Event Grant Park

 Sun, 17 May at 10:00 am Grant Park Free

Dirty Birds Sip and Paint

 Wed, 13 May at 06:00 pm Dirty Birds College Area USD 39

Murals of La Jolla Guided Tour (June 10)

 Wed, 10 Jun at 05:30 pm Athenaeum Music & Arts Library Free

A Community Knitting Circle-May 30

 Sat, 30 May at 01:00 pm Art Produce Gallery Free

Master Your Camera Controls - Balboa Park - Photography Class by Classpop!™

 Sat, 16 May at 09:30 am Master Your Camera Controls/Balboa Park USD 109

MON PM - Beginning Oil Painting: Level 1 with Nancy

 Mon, 01 Jun at 06:00 pm Art on 30th USD 199

MON AM - Finding Your Artist Style: Level 3 with Kate Ashton

 Mon, 01 Jun at 10:30 am Art on 30th USD 199

Jazz & Art

 Wed, 20 May at 05:00 pm The Mental Bar- Coffee, Tea & Wellness Free

SD Museum Council Members’ Meeting & Summer Social

 Thu, 18 Jun at 03:00 pm Mingei International Museum Free

Petals and Paint: Grant Park Fence Mural Gathering

 Sat, 16 May at 11:30 am Grant Park Free

THU AM - Abstract Landscapes: Level 3 with Maureen

 Thu, 02 Apr Art on 30th USD 199

Art Exhibit: Instructions for Unrest

 Sat, 18 Apr at 04:00 pm Art Produce Gallery Free

Napkin Sketch

 Fri, 15 May at 06:00 pm Work Tower - Outdoor Garden USD 18 to 23

Basquiat on Wood workshop with Shirin Nikoukari

 Sat, 30 May at 11:00 am Art on 30th USD 115

Paint & Sip by the Bay

 Tue, 26 May at 06:30 pm San Diego Mission Bay Resort USD 63

Floral Still Life — Oil Painting Workshop

 Sun, 17 May at 02:00 pm 2750 Historic Decatur Rd suite 206 USD 65 to 120

Rooted in Wonder: Nature Journaling at City Farmers📓🌳

 Sat, 13 Jun at 09:00 am 3110 Euclid Avenue, San Diego, CA, United States, California 92105

Drawing Skills - Improve Your Drawing Skills Today! 4 Sessions June

 Tue, 09 Jun at 09:30 am Artist Leslie Pierce/ And Something Different Studio USD 215

16th Annual Adam D. Kamil Media Awards

 Fri, 15 May at 06:00 pm Structural and Materials Engineering Building (SME) Free

THU AM - Make It Work, Composition & Elements of Design: Level 2 w/Nicole

 Thu, 21 May at 10:30 am Art on 30th USD 199

San Diego Senior Expo

 Thu, 28 May at 10:00 am 2875 Dewey Rd Free

WED AM - Abstract Florals: Level 3 with Jenna Cooper

 Wed, 27 May at 10:30 am Art on 30th USD 199

Composition in the Field - Balboa Park - Photography Class by Classpop!™

 Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am Balboa Park USD 151

Mural Reveal Party

 Thu, 04 Jun at 05:00 pm Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront Free

Songwriting Graduation Showcase

 Sat, 23 May at 06:00 pm San Diego Oasis Rancho Bernardo USD 0 to 10

Teen Creative Arts: After-School Open Studio (Grades 6–12)

 Wed, 18 Feb at 03:00 pm My Good Brain USD 16 to 130

WED AM - Abstract Figures: Level 3 with Shirin Nikoukari

 Wed, 03 Jun at 10:30 am Art on 30th USD 199

MON PM - Oil Painting: Level 1 with Marina

 Mon, 20 Apr at 06:00 pm Art on 30th USD 199

Surrealism Exhibition: THE LIFE

 Fri, 15 May at 07:00 pm Broker's Building Art Gallery Board (BBAGB) Free

Canvas + Cuisine for a Cause

 Thu, 04 Jun at 04:00 pm 710 13th St USD 55 to 2,670

Sagar Kinare - A sound of meaningful conversations and connections.

 Sat, 16 May at 06:30 pm 16201 Macy Ln USD 39

San Diego Chapter - Paint/Sculpt-Out at Balboa Park

 Wed, 20 May at 09:00 am Balboa Park Free

"There Exist Microplastics in My Subconscious...." - Pinar Yoldas

 Tue, 26 May at 05:00 pm Qualcomm Institute Free

Master Your Camera Controls - San Diego - Photography Class by Classpop!™

 Sat, 20 Jun at 09:30 am Master Your Camera Controls/East Village USD 109

Nature's Echo, an Art Exhibition

 Sun, 26 Apr at 11:00 am The San Diego Watercolor Society Free

Learn the Art of Oil Painting

 Mon, 08 Jun at 06:00 pm Artist Leslie Pierce/ And Something Different Studio USD 295

L.O.C.A Airbrush Workshop with Mr. Bizar

 Sun, 17 May at 01:00 pm 2004 Park Blvd Free

SAT AM - Unleash Your Line: Blind Contour Drawing workshop with Robin

 Sat, 27 Jun at 11:00 am Art on 30th USD 115

Paint & Sip Fluid Art - Paint Pouring | San Diego

 Thu, 26 Feb at 06:30 pm Art Magic Studio USD 50 to 93

Nationwide Juried Exhibition: Beneath the Surface

 Sat, 09 May at 06:00 pm 3935 Harney St, San Diego, CA, United States, California 92103

Dynamic Mixed Media Sundays!

 Sun, 10 May Artist Leslie Pierce Studio/ And Something Different Studio Gallery USD 151

Art for a Cause!

 Wed, 03 Jun at 05:00 pm Howards Rug Company Free

Keys to the Art World Program - A Career Path for Artists

 Mon, 29 Jun at 10:30 am Art on 30th Free

EYE SEE ME: Artist Talk!

 Sun, 07 Jun at 02:00 pm Expressive Arts @ 32nd & Thorn Free

Temples

 Sat, 19 Sep at 04:00 pm The Casbah - CA

2026 Watch Your Six: 2 Week Fruit and Veggie Challenge

 Mon, 03 Aug at 05:00 am MCRD Fitness Center Free

Intro Pop Surrealism 1/ Starts May 14 on Tuesdays/ 4 Sessions/ Day or Eve

 Tue, 12 May at 06:00 pm Artist Leslie Pierce Studio/ And Something Different Studio Gallery USD 242

Sunday Art Club: A Monthly Family Art Morning (Ages 1–10)

 Sun, 22 Feb at 10:00 am My Good Brain USD 18 to 29

♀ Woman Body Textured Art Workshop | San Diego

 Sun, 29 Mar at 11:00 am 2399 Fifth Ave USD 65 to 118