San Diego is set to host a variety of dynamic arts and cultural events this weekend, showcasing local talent, community spirit, and vibrant traditions. The festivities span visual arts, music, theater, dance, and festivals, providing something for everyone to enjoy.
Visual arts enthusiasts can look forward to the second annual EXPO Design Market at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. From June 14-15, the museum will transform its free spaces into a bustling marketplace that highlights art, design, and music rooted in San Diego and the border region. Attendees will get to explore original works from local vendors such as Lang Books, Future Is Color, and Burn All Books, among others. The event will be further enlivened by DJs like Max Coletto and Hazy, who will provide energetic soundtracks to the festival. Those interested in skateboarding culture can catch a book signing by photographer and skateboarding legend Ed Templeton, as well as a screening of “Swampy’s Diaries.”
Additionally, the Kumeyaay Visual Storytelling Project opens at the La Jolla Historical Society on June 13, immersing visitors in graphic novels steeped in historical and cultural insights. The exhibition presents works by Ethan Banegas, Michael Connolly Miskwish, Lorraine Orosco, and Stanley Rodriguez, further embellished with illustrations by John Swogger. The exhibition runs until August 31.
For those with an interest in textiles, the San Diego Craft Collective will host Fiber Fest from June 13-15, which centers on sustainability and fiber arts. The festival, featuring live sheep shearing, offers various demonstrations such as wool processing, spinning, weaving, and much more. Workshops and opportunities to mingle with fellow fiber enthusiasts will also be available.
Moreover, ‘Embracing the Mystery’ will reveal works from Palomar College’s Media Arts Professional Practices program at the California Center for the Arts Escondido. This student-curated exhibition highlights 42 artistic pieces that engage with profound existential questions through photography, video, and drawing. The opening reception on June 13 includes live DJ sets and a performance from the band No Avail.
Art lovers can also have a final opportunity to explore the group exhibition “Border Craft” at UC San Diego’s Mandeville Art Gallery, which closes on June 15. This exhibition investigates traditional craft practices in contemporary art across the border region, showcasing diverse works from artists like Tanya Aguiñiga, Isidro Pérez García, and Marisa Raygoza.
On June 14, Bread & Salt will feature an artist talk and walkthrough by Liz Stringer, a Long Beach-based artist whose solo exhibition “The Tellings” is currently on display. This event will coincide with the Barrio Art Crawl, allowing visitors to experience the vibrant local art scene.
The music scene in San Diego is equally vibrant this weekend, starting with a free concert by Lyrical Groove at the California Center for the Arts Escondido. This hip-hop group, fronted by Brisa Lauren and Kendrick Dial, is set to deliver a performance that showcases their unique
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