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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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!

The pianist Elisabeth Brauss has been praised by Gramophone Magazine for “the maturity and sophistication of her thoughtful interpretations” which “would be the pride of any pianist twice her age.” Born in Hannover in 1995, Elisabeth is quickly establishing herself as one of the most exciting and versatile musicians of her generation.

Robin Adler and Mutts of the Planet are a group formed with the single purpose of performing the repertoire of Canadian composer Joni Mitchell. The band features some of the finest musicians in SoCal.

What does it take to protect one of the world’s most extraordinary natural regions? Discover how binational collaboration is shaping the future of conservation in this captivating Nat Talk.