CENTRO CULTURAL DE LA RAZA, 2125 Park Blvd., Balboa Park, 619-235-6135. Through April 1: See a performance of The Adoption Project: Triad, then share you’re your own story as part of the Community Art Installation. Ongoing: at 2 p.m. every second Sunday, experience Zapateado, a traditional Mexican dance performed by The Centro’s Ballet Folklorico. At 2 p.m. every third Sunday of the month, stop in for PalabraDAS, an open-mike and exhibit forum for local artists. At noon every third Sunday of the month, check out Centro Mercado, a market featuring handicrafts by local artists. Contact the center to learn about Rhythm After Dark: Classes in Cultural Drumming, a class happening every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. www.centroraza.com
HOUSE OF PACIFIC RELATIONS International Cottages, 2125 Park Blvd., 619-234-0739. Ongoing: from 2-3 p.m. every Sunday, enjoy an ethnic food fair featuring food, drink and entertainment from all national groups represented. www.sdhpr.org
MINGEI INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM, 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-239-0003. Through August 12: Eva Zeisel, designer craftsman show. Through Apr. 15: Of Gold and Grass: Nomads of Kazakhstan. Through April 22: a retrospective sculpture exhibit by John Dirks. www.mingei.org
MODEL RAILROAD MUSEUM, 1649 El Prado, 619-696-0199. Ongoing: the museum contains operating train layouts including: Tehachipi Pass, The Cabrillo Southwestern, Pacific Desert Lines, San Diego & Arizona Eastern and others. www.sdmodelrailroadm.com
*MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS, 1649 El Prado, 619-238-7559. Through May 13: Tell Me a Story: Narrative Photography, the work of various contemporary artists addressing issues of narrative. Through May 6: Rebels and Revelers: Experimental Decades 1970s-1980s, works of 60’s raised artists who pushed the boundaries of the photographic matrix. Through May 6: Woman: A Celebration, exhibition showcasing photographs of women. www.mopa.org
*MUSEUM OF SAN DIEGO HISTORY, 1649 El Prado, Casa de Balboa building, Balboa Park, 619-232-6203. Through May 29: Belle Baranceanu: The Artist at Work, and Place of Promise: Stories of San Diego. Ongoing: ROMP!, a children’s exhibition exploring the fascinating history of Balboa Park; From Blueprints to Buildings; San Diego Architecture, Commemorating 75 Years: the Serra Museum; and Life on Presidio Hill. www.sandiegohistory.org
OFFSHOOT TOURS at the Balboa Park Visitors Center, 619-239-0512. Saturdays at 10 a.m., the easy-paced, one-hour walk includes themes such as park history, area palm trees and desert vegetation. The occasional fifth Saturday features the Tour del Dia.
ORGAN CONCERTS at the Speckles Organ Pavilion, 619-702-8138. At 2 p.m. every Sunday, Carol Williams plays classics and contemporary favorites. Free.
*REUBEN H. FLEET SCIENCE CENTER, 1875 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-238-1233. Through June 1: More than Meets the Eye: The Science of Seeing, 30 hands-on exhibits exploring the physiology and psychology of visual perception. Through April 29: Grossology: The (impolite) Science of the Human Body. Through May 27: Aging for All Ages, a 1,200 square-foot exploring the process of aging. Ongoing: Origins in Space, a photographic exhibition looking at the scientific accomplishments and technological spin-offs that have resulted from NASA missions. Ongoing: TryScience, embark on an individualized journey by playing games, exploring science and learning more about such topics as dinosaurs and outer space exploration. Ongoing: Kid City, Heart Flight, Comet Impact, San Diego Science Showcase, Do-Undo and Demonstration Station. Check out Fridays at Fleet: every Friday, the museum shows 4 IMAX films for just $7 each. www.rhfleet.org
SAN DIEGO AIR & SPACE MUSEUM, 2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park, 619-234-8291. Ongoing: The Planetary Theater, Theodore Gildred Flight Rotunda, Hall of Fame, Dawn of Powered Flight, World War I, The Golden Age of Flight, Pacific Southwest Airlines Exhibit, The Pavilion of Flight, World War II, Women of Flight, The Jet Age and Walter M. Wally Schirra, Jr. Space Flight Gallery. Simulator rides: 360 Interactive Ride, a simulation of the F-22 Raptor. www.aerospacemuseum.org
*SAN DIEGO ART INSTITUTE-MUSEUM OF THE LIVING ARTIST, 1439 El Prado, 619-236-0011. Ongoing: outstanding, juried work by regional aritsts. www.sandiego-art.org
SAN DIEGO AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM, 2080 Pan American Plaza, 619-231-2886. Through May 27: Law Enforcement Vehicles, a new show highlighting the last century of law enforcement in San Diego County. www.sdautomuseum.org
*SAN DIEGO MUSEUM OF ART, 1450 El Prado, 619 231-7931. Through May 27: a biennial display of local youth artwork . The exhibition showcases more than150 artworks in a variety of media by San Diego city and county, kindergarten through 12th grade. www.sdmart.org
SAN DIEGO MUSEUM OF MAN, 1350 El Prado, 619-239-2001. Through March 27: Body Ornamentation: Artistic Representations of Self, an exhibit presenting the beautiful designs and artwork depicted in boy painting, tattooing, scarification and piercing. Through March: Guatemala! Celebrations of Weaving, an exhibit featuring Guatemalan musical instruments and textiles. Through November: Edward S. Curtis Refocused, an exhibition examining the work of this famed early 20th century photographer. www.museumofman.org
*SAN DIEGO NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM, 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-232-3821. Through April 29: VISIONS of the natural World Through the LENS of the MASTERS, a collaborative effort between the museum and The Ordover Gallery presenting a series of eight shows featuring nature-based fine art photography. Through April: Earth, Wind, and WILDFIRE, a regional exhibition on the impact of fire, people, and the natural elements and their affects on our ecosystem. Through April 29: Playing with Time, an interactive exhibition inviting guests to experiment with high-speed photography, time-lapse videos, natural records of change and more. Check website for an updated list of GIANT screen films currently showing. Also, the museum offers freed guided nature hikes; visit www.sdnhm.org/canyoneers or call 619-255-0203 for more info. www.sdnhm.org
SPANISH VILLAGE ARTS CENTER, 1770 Village Place, 619-233-9050. Ongoing: 37 working artist studios open to the public 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day. Every last Thursday of the month, the studios stay open late for Art After Hours. Free. www.spanishvillageart.com
TIMKEN MUSEUM OF ART, 1500 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-239-5548. Ongoing: Rembrandt’s Apostles, works by Rembrandt from 1606-1669, and the Putnam Foundation Collection, a collection of European old master paintings, Russian icons and American art. www.timkenmuseum.org
WORLDBEAT CENTER, 2100 Park Blvd., Balboa Park, 619-230-1190. Ongoing: an eclectic collection of African Diaspora art, sculptures and murals. www.worldbeatcenter.org
MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
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4 WALLS, 3813 Ray St., North Park, 619-501-0879. Through May 9: Pretty Soon: An Exhibition of Time Oriented Work and Snatched at Birth, Tim Caton’s recent paintings.
ANDREA RUSHING FINE ART GALLERY, 3802 Ray Street, 619-294-9240. Ongoing: paintings and sculpture by Andrea Rushing.
THE ANNEX GALLERY, Visual Arts Department, UCSD, 858-534-2860. Ongoing: a new student show every week. Contact Betty Jones at bsjones@ucsd.edu for more info.
ARKLITE, 1105 S. Coast Hwy., Oceanside. Through April: Nothing Sacred, original works of fine art by regional artists. www.arklite.net
*ART ROCKS! INTERNET RADIO online at www.wsradio.com/artrocks. From 7-8 p.m. every Wednesday, local and regional art, fashion and music collide with hosts Ally Bling-Bling and Philly Joe Swendoza. BILL KASPER STUDIO AND GALLERY, 415 West Grand Ave., Escondido, 760-310-7379. Ongoing: fine arts in glass.
BIRCH AQUARIUM, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, 858-534-FISH. Ongoing: various live exhibits of marine life, currently featured are the new juvenile Sergeant Major reef fish from the Sea of Cortez.
CALIFONRIA-ANTILLES TRADING CONSORTIUM, 3737 Adams Ave., Normal Heights, 619-283-4834. Ongoing: an exhibit of contemporary paintings by Caribbean artists from Cuba and Haiti.
CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, 760-839-4138. Through July 4: Lasting Impressions, the first retrospective of renowned American watercolor artists Frederic Whitaker and Eileen Monaghan Whitaker. Also through July 4: Personal Connections: An Intimate Portrait of Frederic Whitaker and Eileen Monaghan Whitaker, Following the Paper Trail: Exploring the Art of Contemporary Printmaking, featuring select artists from the San Diego and North County Printmakers and Mi Corazón Escondido, artwork by David Avalos. www.artcenter.org
CHINESE HISTORICAL MUSEUM, 404 Third Ave., Downtown, 619-338-9888. Ongoing: Flying Tigers: The Nearly Forgotten Heroes of War, historical photos and memorabilia honoring the American Volunteer Group who served in China, Burma and India during WWII.
DISTRICT 117, 1425 University Ave., Ste. B, Hillcrest. Through May: original paintings by Isabel Fueyo and Jose Fuentes. www.district117gallery.com
DAVENPORT STUDIO, Suite D, 13330 Paseo del Verano, Rancho Bernardo. Through May 1: The historic Bernardo Winery shows the work of Sally Taylor and Charlotte Lewis.
DAVID ZAPF GALLERY, 2400-104 Kettner Blvd., 619-232-5004. Through April 30: the work of numerous artists.
DRAGONFLY CENTER, 8372 University Ave., La Mesa, 619-993-8420. Ongoing every first Saturday of the month: a showcase of artists and artwork, including jewelry, wearable art, paintings sculpture, ceramics and more.
GALERIE D’ ART INTERNATIONAL, 320 S. Cedros Ave., Ste. 500, Solana Beach, 858-793-0316. Through March 30: Shining Stars in the Seasons of Art, 50 artists pay homage to Yves Klein. www.galerieartint.com
GALLERY 5 + 5, 544 Sixth Ave., Downtown, 619-955-0655. Through May 31: The Hesky Exhibit, an installation by Chobo. www.gallery5plus5.com
THE GOTTHELF ART GALLERY, 4126 Executive Dr., La Jolla, 858-457-3030. Through April 30: RX for Art, an exhibit of works by local San Diego Jewish community who are members of the healthcare profession. www.lfjc.org
HYDE ART GALLERY, Grossmont College, 8800 Grossmont College Dr., El Cajon, 619-644-7299. Through April 26: Ceramics by Keith Schneider, Judith Nicolaidis and Nathan Beschart.
IRINA NEGULESCU STUDIO, 2400 Kettner St., Studio 246. Through March: Having Fun, the work of Cynthia Colis.
JOSEPH BELLOWS GALLERY, 7661 Girard Ave., La Jolla, 858-456-5620. Through April 28: Paradise, Residual, and Windows, the photography of J. John Priola.
JOSEPH T. SMITH GALLERY, 317 West Grand Ave., 760-807-9492. Ongoing: The photography of Joe Smith.
KAREN HOEHN FAMILY GALLERIES, USD, 619-260-4261. Through May 27: The Famous Face: Portraiture in Prints from Durer to Warhol.
KELLOGG LIBRARY GALLERY, Cast State San Marcos, 760-750-4378. Through May 19: a collection of paintings and mixed media by artist Erik Otto.
L STREET FINE ART, 628 L St., Downtown, 619-645-6593. Through May 21: Domestic Deviation, the works of Ernest Silva and May-Ling Martinez. www.lstreetfineart.com
LILLIAN BERKLEY COLLECTION, 128 East Grand Ave., Escondido, 760-480-9434. Ongoing: exhibition of world renowned artists, specializing in Russian art from the non-conformist art movement of the former USSR.
MADISON GALLERY, 1020 Prospect St., Ste. 130, La Jolla, 858-459-0836. Ongoing: an exhibition of works by artists from the mystical expressionist movement—Jamali, Renzo, Fidel Garcia, Tarnowski, Kazandjian and sculptors Christopher Shultz and Boban.
MAGPIE BOUTIQUE AND GALLERY, 2205 Fern St., 619-563-5124. Through April 30: Au Printemps!, original artwork by various artists.
MOLLOY GALLERY, 8008 Girard Ave., Suite 190, La Jolla, 858-729-9909. Ongoing: a collection of Australian Aboriginal art.
*MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART SAN DIEGO, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla, 858-454-3541. Through May 13: Brian Ulrich: Copia, an exhibition of the Chicago artist’s large-scale photographs documenting the shopping habits of Americans. Through May 13: TRANSactions: Contemporary Latin American and Latino Art, approximately 50 works by 48 artists from the museum’s collection, and Santiago Cucullu, a site-specific installation by Cucullu. Ongoing: Robert Irwin’s 1-2-3-4, The Garden Gallery and a large-scale outdoor installation by Nancy Rubins
*MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART SAN DIEGO, 1001 Kettner Blvd., 619-234-1001. Through Aug. 31: a large installation using aromatic spices by Brazilian artist Ernesto Neto. Through May 6: Morris Lewis Now, an American Master Revisited, and Cerca Series: Héctor Zamora, a site-specific installation altering the windows of Fayman Gallery. Through May 27: The Hour of Prayer, a video installation by Eila-Liisa Ahtila. Through Sept. 23: two large-scale, site-specific installations by Richard Wright. Ongoing: Santa Fe Depot, six identical solid steel blocks with each placed on a different face; For San Diego, a light-emitting diode installation with scrolling text in both Spanish and English by Jenny Holzer; and Utility Filigree, sculptures made from electrical conduit, boxes and connectors by local artist Roman de Salvo. www.mcasd.org
MUSEUM OF MAKING MUSIC, 5790 Armada Dr., Carlsbad, 760-438-5996. Through April: Howe-Orme: Forgotten Voices Remembered, an exhibition of a collection of rare and historic Howe-Orme mandolins, mandolas and guitars. Through May 7: a display of various personal items commemorating thelife of Glen Miller. www.museumofmakingmusic.com
NATURE REINVENTED GALLERY, 2539 Congress Street Suite B, Old Town, 619- 291-4ART. Ongoing: mosaic photo composites by Adam Lewis Smith. www.naturereinvented.com
NEXT DOOR GALLERY, 2963 Beech St., Golden Hill, 619-233-6679. Through February: Heart to Heart, the ninth annual show featuring affairs of the heart, from broken hearts to hearts and flowers.
NILES NORDQUIST STUDIO, 201 East Grand Ave. #1C, Escondido, 760-839-5810. Ongoing: the paintings of Niles Nordquist.
PACIFIC BEACH LIBRARY, 4275 Cass St., 858-581-9934. Through May 13: Hyperrealistic Portraits by Artist Vicki Walsh, portraits of San Diegans.
RENEE RICHETTS GALLERY, 451 East Valley Pkwy, Escondido, 760-519-4930. Ongoing: exhibition of artist books.
ROBERT AND KAREN HOEHN FAMILY GALLERIES, USD, 619-260-4261. Through May 27: The Famous Face: Portraiture in Prints from Durer to Warhol, an exhibit of more than 50 prints of some of history’s famous faces.
ROBERT WRIGHT FINE ARTS, 140 East Grand Ave., Escondido, 760-432-6700. Ongoing: Fine art from PleinAir impressionists Robert Fergusen, Sally Jordan, Mary Ann Ohmit and equestrian sculptor Carol Cunningham.
SAN DIEGO ARCHAEOLOGICAL CENTER’S MUSEUM, 16666 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido, 760-291-0370. Ongoing: Moments in Time: An Exhibition of San Diego History, books and artifacts that reveal a more personal account of the city’s past.
*SAN DIEGO MARITME MUSEUM, 1492 N. Harbor Dr., Downtown, 619-234-9153. Ongoing: When California was an Island, an exhibition showing beautifully crafted maps from the 15th through the19th century.
SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY, Point Loma/Hervey Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St., 619-531-1539. Ongoing: a group exhibition of works by leading contemporary artists of San Diego. Some of the artists include Janet Cooling, Jeanne Dunn, Eric Gronborg and more.
SDSU LIBRARY San Diego State University. Through Sept. 7: an exhibit celebrating the life of Tony Gwynn.
SPACECRAFT GALLERY, 2865 North Park Way, North Park, 619-291-2752. Through May 11: mi-workshop: projects by local architect and designer Miki Iwasaki. www.spacecraftstudio.com
SEMI-PERMANENT INK SPOT, 710 13th St., Studio 210. Through April: The work of Zoe Ghahremani.
SIMAYSPACE @ ART ACADEMY OF SAN DIEGO, 840 G Street, 619-231-3900. Through April 27: 2 Degrees East, 3 Degrees West; The Rest of the World, photographs of recent travels by veteran photographer Roger Camp.
TIEDEMAN WATERCOLORS STUDIO & GALLERY, 115 West Grand Ave. Suite B, 760-743-1474. Ongoing: display of Tom Tiedeman’s watercolors.
VOICE 1156 GALLERY, 1156 Seventh Ave., 619-235-6922. Through April: It’s Only Humanity, featuring new work by Kelsey Brooks, Paul Chatem, Mike Maxwell and Ryan Jacob Smith. www.voice1156.com
WOMEN’S HISTORY MUSEUM, 2323 Broadway St. Ste. 107, Golden Hills, 619-233-7963. Ongoing: All Our Grandmothers, an exhibition featuring the diverse lives of San Diego women from a century ago.
ZEDISM GALLERY, 3540 Adams Ave., Normal Heights, 619-283-1177. Through April: a group art show featuring zedist compositions by Dave Miles, Mary Fleener, Nic McGuire, James Chen, Ricardo Zelaya, Delane, Tonya Vanparys and Yuransky. www.zedism.com
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