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Nat at Night

Explore the Museum after hours--we're open late every Friday night. Enjoy access to all exhibitions pop-ip programming, and our rooftop patio for food and drinks. Admission is half-price after 5 PM; free for members and Balboa Park Explorers. 

San Diego Natural History Museum
1788 El Prado Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101

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Date & Time

Jun 2 - ongoing
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Recurs every Friday

Price

Half-price admission

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1788 El Prado Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101

Tickets available at the door only!

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Vino! Vino! - Little Italy Wine Tour

Oct 11, 2024 - ongoing

Vino! Vino! walking tour is a great way to get to know Little Italy, San Diego - one of the chicest neighborhoods in the Downtown area. With many unique boutiques, historic buildings, and luxury high-rises, this area is known today as a great area to stay and find some of the best food and drink establishments in all of San Diego. On this tour, you will visit 4 establishments. You will meet wine fanatics who are eager to share with you small production wines, as well as Italian favorites. Learn about the different styles of wine, and taste your way though Little Italy. Taste not just wine, but foodie favorites such as pasta and a charcuterie spread!

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Blue Gold

Sep 23, 2024 - ongoing

Blue Gold: The Art and Science of Indigo presents indigo through stunning objects of creative expression and the astonishing study of a chemical reaction.

Blue Gold is among more than 70 exhibitions and programs presented as part of Getty’s 2024 PST ART initiative, Art & Science Collide. Discover the roles of botany, chemistry, ecology, and economics in indigo cultivation and dive into a deeper appreciation for blue hues. Through workshops and talks led by local artists, including a Master Craftsman Lecture with Porfirio Gutiérrez and Dyeing Classes with Sarah Winston, be immersed in the world of indigo. There is magic in the transformation from plant to pigment.

Blue Gold is on view until March 2025.

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The Sky Tonight

Apr 5, 2024 - ongoing

Tour the solar system with the Fleet’s resident astronomer and connect with other skywatchers. Journey through the cosmos with us as we explore a new topic each month.  

- The Sky Tonight: Monthly planetarium show at 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month.  
- NEW!  The Sky Tonight: Virtual Edition at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month, via Zoom
- NEW!  The Sky Tonight: Family Edition at 11 a.m. on the second Sunday of each month  

Presentations begin with a look at the sky followed by a special topic presentation.  

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Between the Lines, an Art Exhibition

Dec 29, 2024 - Feb 1, 2025

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents “Between the Lines”, juried by award-winning artist, Joan Merrick. The water-based media exhibition runs Dec 29, 2024 to Feb 1, 2025, at our Gallery in The ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. The Opening Reception is Friday, Jan 3, 5-8 pm with over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The Gallery is open Weds-Sun, 11am – 3pm.  The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online.  Please visit www.sdws.org for more information.

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Vino! Vino! - Little Italy Wine Tour

Oct 11, 2024 - ongoing
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Blue Gold

Sep 23, 2024 - ongoing
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The Sky Tonight

Apr 5, 2024 - ongoing
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Between the Lines, an Art Exhibition

Dec 29, 2024 - Feb 1, 2025
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