San Diego's Rich and Diverse Culture

From Balboa Park to Chicano Park to Oceanside, San Diego is home to three state-designated cultural districts that embody the very best of the region.

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Since 1935, the House of China has brought the beauty of Chinese culture to San Diego located at the International Cottages Balboa Park. Our annual Chinese New Year Fair is a time-honored tradition that brings together families and communities to celebrate with performances, food, and cultural displays.

Nathalie Joachim is a GRAMMY-nominated performer and composer. The Haitian-American artist is hailed for being “a fresh and invigorating cross-cultural voice” (The Nation). Her creative practice centers on an authentic commitment to storytelling and human connectivity while advocating for social change and cultural awareness, gaining her the reputation of being “powerful and unpretentious.”

Ticket Price: $27 advanced / $30 day of show / $48 reserved loft seating (available over the phone or in person at out box office)

Let the Good Times Roll!

Join us at "San Diego's #1 Margi Gras & Fat Tuesday Celebration" Gaslamp Margi Gras 2025

Round up your KREWE and secure your ticket today before the price jump!
Your ticket includes: • An exclusive Opening Party at American Junkie • Free entry to 25+ venues • Hosted Welcome Shots • Extended Happy Hour on food & drinks • Live entertainment, live music, DJ, dancing, face painting • Parking + Hotel Deals valued at over $400!

Presented by the organizers of the sold out San Diego Zombie Crawl and the top 20 nightclubs and bars along the famous 5th Avenue, MARDI GRAS is truly a one-of-a-kind celebration and a special way to celebrate Fat Tuesday! So pucker your lips, pack your beads, fan your cape and round up your KREWE!