NewsKPBS Public MediaAugust 12, 2026San Diego
San Diego weekend arts and cultural event listings
This article lists ten arts and cultural events occurring in San Diego this weekend, including museum exhibits, poetry readings, and theater performances. The events are spread across various neighborhoods and venues throughout the city.
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Residents can use this list to identify local recreational and cultural opportunities available in San Diego for the upcoming weekend.
Key Facts
- Margaret Noble's 'Drift' exhibit is on display at the Timken Museum.
- Twilight Poetry is scheduled at Queen Califia's Magical Circle.
- Salvador González's work is featured at Por Vida.
- The play 'Arcadia' is in its closing weekend.
- The play 'Ni Mi Madre' is showing at Diversionary.
- Short film screenings are scheduled in North Park.
Who's Mentioned
organizationLa Jolla Music Society“Host of chamber music festival.”locationThe Book Catapult“Venue for Small Press Nite.”personMargaret Noble“Conceptual artist with an installation at the Timken Museum.”organizationNorth Park Film Festival“Event series running through August 30.”personKarla Cordero“Oceanside poet laureate.”locationTimken Museum“Venue for the 'Drift' exhibit.”personSalvador González“Artist with an exhibition at Por Vida Cafe.”locationDiversionary“Venue for the 'Ni Mi Madre' performance.”locationQueen Califia's Magical Circle“Sculpture garden in Escondido hosting a poetry reading.”locationPor Vida“Venue for the Salvador González exhibit.”locationSan Diego Civic Theatre“Venue for 'Hell's Kitchen' Broadway tour.”locationNorth Park“Neighborhood hosting short film screenings.”organizationThe Black Heart Procession“Band performing at the Casbah.”locationCygnet Theatre“Venue for 'Arcadia'.”locationTimken Museum of Art“Venue hosting 'Drift' installation.”locationDiversionary Theatre“Venue for the play 'Ni Mi Madre'.”