22 Can’t Miss Exhibits in San Diego
September 7 After an impressive run on the East Coast, photographer Fabiola Jean-Louis is making her West Coast debut at the Lux Art Institute this fall. Jean-Louis’s work discusses race, class, violence, and oppression as it relates to how historical depictions of the black female body influence the present. Through November 2 September 29 The […]
8 San Diego Actors Share What Makes the Local Theater Scene Unique
How did you get your start in the San Diego theater community? Stephenson: I started here in 1981 in the San Diego Rep’s production of A Christmas Carol—I think we were six, seven actors playing 66 roles. And this was before Horton Plaza, in the old Lyceum, which isn’t around anymore. And I kinda set […]
33 Must-See Shows in San Diego
September 11 Cygnet Theatre’s The Virgin Trial (featuring Tom Stephenson) concerns the investigation of the attempted murder of King Edward VI. Peek into the lives of a powerful family as they fight through a royal mess of political and personal divisions. Through October 6 September 12 Set to Matthew Sweet’s alternative rock album by the […]
Rafael Payare Tells Us ‘Why Mahler 5?’
“It’s such a joyful and life-affirming piece, and it’s very close to my heart. Mahler wrote it while he was at the peak of his career as the director of the Vienna Philharmonic and Opera [Payare conducted for the Vienna Philharmonic as well]. The fourth movement is a beautiful love letter to his new wife—but […]
Hot Ticket: “Almost Famous” Debuts at The Old Globe
This month, The Old Globe is staging the world premiere musical of Almost Famous, based on writer-director Cameron Crowe’s iconic film that earned him an Oscar for best screenplay and made Kate Hudson a star. Set in 1973, the story follows a 15-year-old aspiring music journalist who gets a dream assignment from Rolling Stone and […]
Dear San Diego, You Must See This Show
Dear Evan Hansen is a powerful new musical about mental health, family, and communication in the digital age. The story unfolds around an awkward, shy teenager named Evan, who is thrust into the spotlight after a classmate’s unexpected death and is struggling with the secret truth behind it. Following its opening on Broadway in 2016, […]
Welcome to Camp Wamp
Up in the High Sierras Stephen Wampler built a haven for kids living with disabilities
San Diego’s Stories of 2019
The biggest San Diego headlines you might have missed and news items that went viral this year
Ralph Rubio Is the Fish Taco King
How Rubio turned a recipe on a scrap of paper into the official dish of San Diego
How San Diego Are You?
Take our quiz to see where you land on the newcomer to old-timer spectrum
Women Firsts in San Diego
16 women get candid about getting there first in their field
2019-2020 San Diego Arts Preview
A curated list of under-the-radar and over-the-top performances, exhibits, and additional works gracing our stages and museums
A Deep Dive into the San Diego Fishing Industry
A little market, some big boats, and a $2 billion project are poised to revive San Diego’s commercial fishing industry
The Best of San Diego 2019
Our annual compilation of everything delicious, cool, and Instagrammable in San Diego (and Baja!). Dig into all 107 things we’re loving right now.
The Best of San Diego 2019
Our annual compilation of everything delicious, cool, and Instagrammable in San Diego (and Baja!). Dig into all 107 things we’re loving right now.
What Will San Diego Look like in 2069?
The City of San Diego is 250! Instead of looking back, we asked experts to predict how our city will look in 50 more years.
From 1969 to 2019: A Timeline of the Padres in the MLB
An overview on San Diego’s major league moments
The Guy Inside the San Diego Chicken
How Ted Giannoulas went from SDSU student to the most influential costumed sports mascot of all time
The Fan-Tastic Five: Padres Fans Share Their Memories
It’s not always easy being a Padres fan, but these boosters are as loyal as they come
Who Wore it Best: Padres Uniforms Through the Decades
Turns out, we’ll never shake that brown and gold
The San Diego Padres Turn 50
A look back on our home team’s 50 years in the MLB, plus the fans and one chicken who’ll always support them
Stunning San Diego Landscapes To Inspire Your Green Space
Consider it your no excuses guide to sprucing up your outside (and inside), with pointers from green-thumbed gurus, landscaping terms explained, how to style your houseplants, and more
Reforming Mexico’s Court System via a Local Law School
How a new institute at San Diego’s Cal Western School of Law is teaching lawyers to work in Mexico’s new public trial system
Putting a Face to San Diego’s Homeless
Three shelter residents share their stories, hopes, and fears with writer Kelly Davis
San Diego Date Ideas Every Couple Will Love
95 ways to explore the city with your partner (beyond just dinner and drinks!), free dating advice from experts, and five local couples divulge their go-to spots
The Big Family in Little Italy
Troy Johnson pulls up a seat for dinner with San Diego’s iconic Italian family, the Busalacchis
