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The Tijuana & Tecate Railroad: SDMRM Summer Exhibit

The Tijuana & Tecate Railroad: SDMRM Summer Exhibit

San Diego Model Railroad Museum
  • Wed., Nov. 13
  • 10am-4pm
Art
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Old Globe - Donald & Darlene Shiley Stage
  • Wed., Nov. 13
  • 7pm
Christmas & Holiday Events
Uptown Rhythm Makers

Uptown Rhythm Makers

Panama 66
  • Thu., Nov. 14
  • 6pm-8pm
Music
The Tijuana & Tecate Railroad: SDMRM Summer Exhibit

The Tijuana & Tecate Railroad: SDMRM Summer Exhibit

San Diego Model Railroad Museum
  • Thu., Nov. 14
  • 10am-4pm
Art
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Old Globe - Donald & Darlene Shiley Stage
  • Thu., Nov. 14
  • 7pm
Christmas & Holiday Events
The Tijuana & Tecate Railroad: SDMRM Summer Exhibit

The Tijuana & Tecate Railroad: SDMRM Summer Exhibit

San Diego Model Railroad Museum
  • Fri., Nov. 15
  • 10am-4pm
Art
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Old Globe - Donald & Darlene Shiley Stage
  • Fri., Nov. 15
  • 7pm
Christmas & Holiday Events
Trash Panda-monium

Trash Panda-monium

Casa del Prado Theatre
  • Sat., Nov. 16
  • 10am-10:35am
For Kids
Trash Panda-monium

Trash Panda-monium

Casa del Prado Theatre
  • Sat., Nov. 16
  • 11:30am-12:05pm
For Kids
The Tijuana & Tecate Railroad: SDMRM Summer Exhibit

The Tijuana & Tecate Railroad: SDMRM Summer Exhibit

San Diego Model Railroad Museum
  • Sat., Nov. 16
  • 10am-4pm
Art
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Old Globe - Donald & Darlene Shiley Stage
  • Sat., Nov. 16
  • 10:30am
Christmas & Holiday Events
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Old Globe - Donald & Darlene Shiley Stage
  • Sat., Nov. 16
  • 2pm
Christmas & Holiday Events
Cars & Coffee

Cars & Coffee

San Diego Automotive Museum
  • Sun., Nov. 17
  • 7:30am-9am
Discussion Groups
Trash Panda-monium

Trash Panda-monium

Casa del Prado Theatre
  • Sun., Nov. 17
  • 10am-10:35am
For Kids
Trash Panda-monium

Trash Panda-monium

Casa del Prado Theatre
  • Sun., Nov. 17
  • 11:30am-12:05pm
For Kids

Trivia at the Timken: Salon Sundays

Timken Museum of Art
  • Sun., Nov. 17
  • 4:30pm
Trivia & Games
The Tijuana & Tecate Railroad: SDMRM Summer Exhibit

The Tijuana & Tecate Railroad: SDMRM Summer Exhibit

San Diego Model Railroad Museum
  • Sun., Nov. 17
  • 10am-4pm
Art
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Old Globe - Donald & Darlene Shiley Stage
  • Sun., Nov. 17
  • 10:30am
Christmas & Holiday Events
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Old Globe - Donald & Darlene Shiley Stage
  • Sun., Nov. 17
  • 2pm
Christmas & Holiday Events
Middle-Eastern Drumming Classes

Middle-Eastern Drumming Classes

WorldBeat Cultural Center
  • Mon., Nov. 18
  • 6pm-7pm
Classes & Workshops
Aqui Es La Cosa

Aqui Es La Cosa

Centro Cultural de la Raza
  • Sat., Nov. 30
  • 6:30pm-10:30pm
Music
Jewels of the Season

Jewels of the Season

Timken Museum of Art
  • Mon., Dec. 2
  • 10am
Christmas & Holiday Events
Jewels of the Season

Jewels of the Season

Timken Museum of Art
  • Mon., Dec. 2
  • 1pm
Christmas & Holiday Events
Uptown Rhythm Makers

Uptown Rhythm Makers

Panama 66
  • Thu., Dec. 12
  • 6pm-8pm
Music
Horticultural Tours: Botanical Building

Horticultural Tours: Botanical Building

Balboa Park Visitors' Center
  • Sat., Dec. 14
  • 10am-11:30am
Nature
Uptown Rhythm Makers

Uptown Rhythm Makers

Panama 66
  • Thu., Dec. 26
  • 6pm-8pm
Music
Fleet After Dark

Fleet After Dark

Fleet Science Center
  • Thu., Jan. 23, 2025
Special Events
POZabilities: A Sweet Affair Dessert & Wine Social

POZabilities: A Sweet Affair Dessert & Wine Social

Balboa Park Recital Hall
  • Sat., Feb. 1, 2025
Fundraisers
Art of Elan: A Collective Breath

Art of Elan: A Collective Breath

ICA Central San Diego Art Institute
  • Fri., Feb. 21, 2025
Music
Fleet After Dark

Fleet After Dark

Fleet Science Center
  • Thu., Feb. 27, 2025
Special Events
Fleet After Dark

Fleet After Dark

Fleet Science Center
  • Thu., March 27, 2025
Special Events
Art of Elan: Revelations

Art of Elan: Revelations

Mingei International Museum
  • Tue., April 29, 2025
Music

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