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The Big Birthday Block Party

Don’t miss out on this historic celebration and help us kick off the next 150 years of being here for nature. Enjoy free admission, the membership deal of the century, our newest exhibits, a sneak preview of our Paleo Center, food from your favorite San Diego spots, music, and more. 

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

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Date & Time

Oct 19, 2024
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Price

Free admission

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This is the third concert of the 2025 Center for World Music concert series Echoes of Time.

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Friday, March 21, 2025 | 7:30 PM

Join us for a captivating evening with the Pacific Trio, featuring three distinguished masters of traditional Chinese instruments and repertoire—David Liu on zheng (a plucked zither), Celia Liu on pipa (a plucked lute), and Qi-Chao Liu on dizi (a bamboo transverse flute). Together, they bring the rich soundscape of traditional Chinese music to life, blending classical techniques and repertoire with their own unique artistry. From the delicate tones of the zheng to the vibrant melodies of the pipa and the expressive voice of the dizi, the Trio’s performance will provide a glimpse of the beauty and depth of the Chinese musical heritage.

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MCASD x.Future is Color: Jazz Night

Jan 16, 2025

Join Studio Sessions X MCASD for live jazz.

Future is Color® Studio Sessions is a live music experience with a rotating selection of curated sounds every week. For this special presentation of Studio Sessions, Future is Color® Studio Sessions is partnering with the MCASD for a pop up at MCASD La Jolla.

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New Girl Trivia

Jan 28, 2025

Hey girl, whatcha doin’? Grab your loftmates and head to Liberty Public Market for New Girl Trivia on the Main Patio!
Test your knowledge on all things Nick, Jess, Schmidt, and Winston and compete for prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
Do you even have a table, Schmidt? Arrive early to snag your spot, and grab food and drinks from the market to fuel your trivia skills. It’s going to be chilly, so bring a warm blanket and bundle up.
“Who’s that girl?” It’s you—showing up for a night of laughs, iconic moments, and maybe a round of “weird moonwalking.” See you there!

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Ocean Connectors Tide Pool Exploration Eco Tour

Jan 29, 2025

Be an Ocean Connector and join us on a Tide Pooling adventure!

Explore the intertidal zone with our local experts while they identify species and teach you about marine conservation. From sea hares to octopuses, this vastly biodiverse ecosystem has many hidden surprises. Join us for a day of curiosity, mindfulness, and all the exciting species the San Diego tide pools have to offer!

Field guides will be provided.

Best of all, a portion of your Eco Tour ticket goes to our nonprofit environmental education programs. Learn more at: https://www.oceanconnectors.org/tide-pool-exploration/

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Sounds of Dynasties: Living Traditions of China

Mar 21, 2025
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New Girl Trivia

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