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There's always something new in Balboa Park! The range of exhibitions, performances, events, films, dance, dining and horticulture is extraordinary. Your most difficult decision during your visit to the Park could be deciding what to do.

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Rembrandt's Recession: Passion and Prints in the Dutch Golden Age Jan 22, 10 thru May 2, 10
14 exceptional impressions of Rembrandt's landmark prints illustrating Gospel narratives from the 1650s. Art historians are divided about the ... More
The Science of Aliens Feb 1, 10 thru Jan 2, 11
Separating science fiction from science fact, The Science of … Aliens provides the most comprehensive exploration of the ... More
Why Can't I Hear Your Website? Planning, Building, and Maintaining Accessible Websites Mar 12, 10
As discussions about accessibility move from physical accessibility to questions of programmatic and web accessibility, we have to start ... More
Brighter Planet Project Mar 1, 10 thru Mar 15, 10
Exciting news! The Brighter Planet Project Fund, which provides funding for community projects that help people fight or adapt to climate ... More
Pippi Longstocking Mar 5, 10 thru Mar 21, 10
Few kids know how to have fun like Pippilotta Delicatessa Windowshade Mackrelmint Ephraim’s Daughter Longstocking — and ... More
Balboa Park Joins Pepsi 'Refresh Everything' Project Mar 1, 10 thru Mar 31, 10
Balboa Park Joins Pepsi ‘Refresh Everything’ Movement to Dedicate $250,000 to Spanish Translation Project, ... More
San Diego Style Oct 1, 09 thru Apr 1, 10
While New York, Paris, and Milan may be the fashion capitols of the world, San Diego has had its own share of trend setters. ... More
Regional Artists Show: Marion Mettler & Elena Lomakin Feb 26, 10 thru Apr 3, 10
Featured artist Marion Mettler: title "The Figure Deconstructed: Abstractions & Disconnections" Elema Lomakin: "The ... More
The Art of Andean Retablos: Religion, Tradition, and Social Commentary May 23, 09 thru Apr 10, 10
Explores the museum’s collection of retablos, an art form that communicates the stories, histories, and traditions of the Highland people ... More
Charles Cramer: Lyrical Landscapes Jan 9, 10 thru May 2, 10
Photography exhibition in the Ordover Gallery at the San Diego Natural History Museum featuring works by the renowned fine-art ... More
Fisch Out of Water Oct 23, 09 thru May 16, 10
Wondrous sea creatures knitted and/or crocheted of color-coated copper wire by renowned San Diego designer craftsman Arline Fisch.
Economy of Motion Feb 3, 10 thru May 23, 10
Fuel efficient cars and micro-cars. Included are: 1956 Isetta, 1955 Messerschmitt, Da Vinci’s Spring Cart, 2005 Toyota Prius, the Xe ... More
Joaquin Torres-Garcia: Constructing Abstraction with Wood Feb 20, 10 thru May 30, 10
Exhibition explores unique innovations in the medium of wood.
Balboa Park Audio Walking Tour Jul 1, 09 thru May 31, 10
A fascinating one-and-one-half-hour tour of Balboa Park can be rented at the Balboa Park Visitors Center, located in the House of ... More
FILM: The Greatest Places Feb 1, 10 thru May 31, 10
From oceans of sand to frozen deserts, Earth's most dynamic landscapes fill the giant Nanoseam Dome screen with color and contrast. The Greatest ... More
Japanese Americans in the Military Nov 10, 09 thru May 31, 10
Exhibit covers the period from 1900 to the present and addresses the concept of giri (duty) and garman (to endure) as they apply to Japanese ... More
State of Mind: A California Invitational Feb 6, 10 thru Jun 6, 10
A fascinating showcase of 21 photographers, A State of Mind reveals as much about the present state of the art of photography as it ... More
Faces of the Frontier: Photographic Portraits from the American West, 1845-1924 Mar 12, 10 thru Jun 11, 10
This special exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution's National Portrait Gallery will feature approximately 100 portraits representing men ... More
Motion Mania: Move Your Mind Jun 20, 09 thru Jun 20, 10
Discover what makes the world go round with the Fleet’s new hands-on exhibits. Motion Mania is about every kind of motion ... More
Fifty-Six Chinese Hat Boxes - and one hat! Oct 22, 09 thru Jul 3, 10
Made of wood, lacquer, paper and leather from the late Qing Dynasty (c. 1890-1912)
Transformed by Fire: June Schwarcz Enamel Vessels Oct 23, 09 thru Jul 3, 10
90 pieces of innovative work by this Bay Area artist recognized by many as the nation's leading enamellist.
Sonabai: Another Way of Seeing: Jul 26, 09 thru Sep 5, 10
Sonabai Rajawar, a sculptor who came to Mingei in 1986 to exhibit her art, was an untrained artist who lived in total isolation for the first ... More
The Genographic Project Oct 16, 09 thru Nov 1, 10
The Genographic Project attempts to unravel the remarkable tale that our genes can tell: where we originated, how we came to populate the Earth, ... More
Ongoing: Rare Irving Gill Furniture Nov 8, 09 thru Nov 30, 10
Redwood furniture designed a century ago by Irving J. Gill, San Diego foremost modernist architect, is on view together for the first time. ... More
Lawn Programs at the House of Pacific Relations International Cottages Feb 28, 10 thru Dec 4, 10
Music, dance, traditional costumes, arts, crafts, and ethnic foods. Sunday Lawn Programs Sundays from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 ... More
Viva Mexico - 1810/1910/2010 Feb 28, 10 thru Jan 21, 11
In celebration of Mexico's 200 years of independence and the 100th anniversary of its Revolution, Mingei International Museum is collaborating ... More
IN LIGHT: Selections from the Permanent Collection Jan 30, 10 thru Jan 30, 11
Treasures from the permanent collection features holdings of photographic works that tell vivid stories of photography’s master ... More
Seeing Beauty Jan 30, 10 thru Jan 30, 11
Seeing Beauty explores the aesthetics of beauty, expressed through the eyes of various photographers throughout the history of the medium, ... More
250 Years of Military in San Diego Jul 24, 09
History of the military in Point Loma, North Island, Balboa Park and the Naval Hospital and other areas of San Diego.
Ongoing Exhibition: Block Busters! Nov 21, 09
By filling a gallery space with 15,000 KEVA wood building planks, the fully interactive exhibition, Block Busters, at the Reuben ... More
ONGOING:Lockheed Vega from the movie Amelia Nov 1, 09
The Lockheed Vega 5B used in the movie Amelia, starring Academy Award-winning actress Hilary Swank, has now joined the San Diego Air & ... More
Lecture: Frank H. Goodyesr, III, curator of Faces of the Frontier Mar 12, 10
Puppet Theatre: Peter Rabbit Mar 10, 10 thru Mar 14, 10
Backstage Tours - Ongoing Jan 1, 10
Go behind the scenes at the Old Globe Theatre: performance spaces, history, shows and craft areas. Public tours are offered most Saturdays and ... More
Lunchtime Art Talks Every Friday

Informal 15 minute lectures offers insight into a single work of art from the museum's permanent collection.

 

Mac's Kids Corner Every Friday
A special educational and entertainment area for children of all ages. Enjoy stories, games, and creating railroad crafts
Ongoing - Family Drop-in Days Oct 18, 09
Recommended for families with children 6-12 - Family Drop-in Days encourage participants to explore and learn about the art on view through ... More
Art Mart - Ongoing Event Jan 1, 10
See works by some of San Diego's local artists on the Federal Building lawn. 2nd and 4th Saturday and Sunday of the month. Art Mart ... More
Balboa Park Folk Dancers - Ongoing classes Jan 1, 10

Performance groups and classes. Recital Hall

619-469-7133

 

Cabrillo International Folk Dancers - Ongoing classes Jan 1, 10
Meets at Balboa Park Club
Fit for Life - Ongoing Jan 1, 10
Interval-based cardio class incorporates kicks, punches, and drills - increasing strength, balance, self-defense and flexibility. Also includes ... More
Highland Dancing - ongoing classes Jan 1, 10

Classes and performing.

Casa del Prado

International Dance Association (referral source for dance groups) Jan 1, 10
Junior Friends of Balboa Park Program Jan 1, 10
Earn a Junior Friends of Balboa Park Patch by experiencing the wonders of Balboa Park. Program requirements: Must be a nonprofit organized ... More
Kayso Folk Dancers - ongoing classes Jan 1, 10
Meets at Casa del Prado
ONGOING Classes - Ongoing Art Classes in Various Mediums Jan 2, 10
Ongoing classes in various mediums. Contact individual artists.
Park and Recreation Department Dance Classes Jan 1, 10
Founded in 1942, the Dance Activities Program of the San Diego Park and Recreation Department has introduced hundreds of thousands of children ... More
Royal Scottish Dance Society Jan 1, 10
San Diego Lindy Hop Society Jan 1, 10
San Diego Square Dance Assoc. Jan 1, 10
Balboa Park Club