Event Title
Members’ Preview: Art Alive 2026
Name The San Diego Museum of Art
Address 1450 El Prado Balboa Park
City San Diego
State CA
Zip
Opening Hours
Location Central San Diego
Telephone 619.232.7931
Email info@sdmart.org
Web Site http://www.sdmart.org/artalive
   
Contact 92101  
Fee
Reception Date 04-24-2026
Dates Starts On 04-24-2026   Ends On 04-24-2026
Opening Days
Event Description Members get early access! Art Alive returns with a stunning array of colorful floral interpretations this April 24–April 26. Talented floral designers will fill the galleries with fragrant arrangements inspired by the Museum collection, offering a brilliantly colored backdrop for a weekend of beloved traditions and art-inspired activities. Enjoy early access to see nearly 100 spectacular floral arrangements interpreting works of art throughout the Museum; appreciate a festive large-scale floral installation by 2026 Rotunda Designer Kelsea Olivia, Founder & Creative Director of East Olivia; and enjoy special art installations only on view during Art Alive. During the Members’ Preview, members get to vote for their favorite interpretations in the Art Alive Floral Exhibition to select the three Members’ Choice winners.
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Event Title
Art Alive Floral Exhibition
Name The San Diego Museum of Art
Address 1450 El Prado Balboa Park
City San Diego
State CA
Zip
Opening Hours
Location Central San Diego
Telephone 619.232.7931
Email info@sdmart.org
Web Site http://www.sdmart.org
   
Contact 92101  
Fee $0-$45 ticket
Reception Date 04-24-2026
Dates Starts On 04-24-2026   Ends On 04-26-2026
Opening Days
Event Description Art Alive brings a stunning array of colorful floral interpretations of art from the Museum collection and a weekend of fun-filled events, large-scale art, and flower installations. The 2026 event draws inspiration from the Museum’s Centennial exhibition featuring its renowned collection of works by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. Art Alive will be infused with the vibrant, theatrical spirit of late 19th-century Paris, brought to life through Toulouse-Lautrec’s distinctive artistic lens. See the Museum rotunda transform with a beautiful floral installation by 2026 Rotunda Designer Kelsea Olivia, Founder & Creative Director of East Olivia, experience special art installations only on view during Art Alive, and enjoy hands-on art-making and interactive activities designed for families and artists of all ages to do together in the Garden of Activities Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26. Art Alive is The San Diego Museum of Art’s signature annual fundraiser, providing essential support f
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Event Title
Bloom Bash
Name The San Diego Museum of Art
Address 1450 El Prado Balboa Park
City San Diego
State CA
Zip
Opening Hours
Location Central San Diego
Telephone 619.232.7931
Email info@sdmart.org
Web Site http://www.sdmart.org
   
Contact 92101  
Fee Tickets required
Reception Date 04-24-2026
Dates Starts On 04-24-2026   Ends On 04-24-2026
Opening Days
Event Description The Museum blooms, the garden glows, and the plaza sparkles with joie de vivre! Bloom Bash is the radiant late-night fête that kicks off the Art Alive weekend, dazzling with the bohemian glamour of Toulouse-Lautrec’s Paris and the electric spirit of the Moulin Rouge. A celebration where art, music, and revelry collide, this unforgettable soirée brings together le Tout-Paris for a night of pure enchantment. Guests will indulge in exquisite cuisine and craft cocktails, discover immersive art experiences and captivating performances, and dance until midnight in true Parisian style. Bloom Bash 2026 also offers an exclusive first look at the spectacular Art Alive floral creations throughout the Museum, blooming with Parisian allure.
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Event Title
Luciana Souza & Marcel Camargo | Athenaeum Jazz at Scripps Research Auditorium (Friday, April 24)
Name Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
Address Scripps Research Auditorium 10620 John Jay Hopkin
City San Diego
State CA
Zip 92121
Opening Hours Friday, April 24, 2026 CONCERTS BEGIN AT 7:30 PM. DOORS OPEN AT 7:00 PM.
Location North County Coastal
Telephone 858-454-5872
Email info@ljathenaeum.org
Web Site https://www.ljathenaeum.org/jazz
   
Contact Anira Abreu  
Fee SERIES OF 2 CONCERTS: $99 member / $110 nonmember INDIVIDUAL CONCERTS: $53 member / $58 nonmember
Reception Date 00-00-0000
Dates Starts On 04-24-2026   Ends On 04-24-2026
Opening Days
Event Description The series begins on Friday, April 24, at the Scripps Research Auditorium with the return of Grammy-winning vocalist Luciana Souza, of whom Billboard magazine wrote, “She continues her captivating journey as a uniquely talented vocalist who organically crosses genre borders. Her music soulfully reflects, wistfully regrets, romantically woos, joyfully celebrates.”
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