Art Alive is The San Diego Museum of Art’s signature annual fundraiser, providing vital support for the Museum’s exhibitions, education, outreach, and public programs. This year, Art Alive is a highlight of the Museum’s Centennial celebration, transforming the galleries into an unforgettable, immersive spectacle of flowers and art!

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.

Celebrating Automotive Beauty and Excellence

Each spring, the Pacific coastline transforms into a celebration of craftsmanship, cuisine, and design. Collectors, creators, and culinary masters converge to savor an unforgettable weekend of taste and beauty by the sea.

A very cordial invitation to immersion into the fabulous celebration of and around rare and revolutionary automobiles. Take part in the latest discussions, glean insider news and information, and develop camaraderie with an international community that truly sets itself apart.

Fashion Week San Diego is a traditional fashion week that focuses on emerging designers from around the world and San Diego. We are the longest running and the biggest Fashion Week that is independently owned and operated. It all started to be a progressive modern change to how the fashion industry held, ran and produced fashion weeks with the main mission to be more designer focused. FWSD from conception has set out to hold relevant sales and marketing events to showcase the talent of these emerging brands by making sure they also have the opportunity to capitalize and sustain business from our events and exposure.  We are thrilled to be the model that so many try to inmate. We have a reputation for always being  professional, reputable, the right audience and produced real results for the designer brands we showcase. Fashion Week San Diego / FWSD has been able to launch the careers of many designers and continues to grow every year.

FWSD was the first and still only bi-national fashion week in the world. FWSD  is more than just one week of runway shows, it’s a full year of event and opportunities for our designers, including and not limited to pre-events and industry workshops.

Fashion Week San Diego not only supports designers we also focus on emerging models. Every year we are able to highlight our Chelsea Casey Top Models of the year. These recipients get to participate in a major editorial spread and many get signed after this exposure.  We also couldn’t do it with out our incredible leads and partners in hair and beauty. These individuals are truly the best of the best in the city and we are so honored to highlight their work and have them on our team.

FWSD has become a launching pad for designers and we don’t take that lightly. That’s why we have a selection process that only the best designers and brands get the chance to be on the FWSD runway. FWSD has been able to help designers get into other leading city Fashion Weeks, national magazines, TV opportunities, showrooms and several major retailers.  All while still highlighting the fashion & beauty industry in our community of San Diego.

FWSD is an annual bi-national event, comprised of a week-long Fall Runway Show, a Spring Showcase and a series of monthly shows and workshops throughout San Diego County. Launched by San Diego fashion entrepreneur Allison Andrews in 2007 and Directed and Owned by Gwen Bates as of 2019. FSWD is designed to grow the developing local retail industry and serve as a launching pad for emerging designers.

FWSD breaks the traditional industry molds by connecting consumers directly with designers through annual events, social media and sales opportunities.

Set against the refined backdrop of Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, San Diego Opera’s forthcoming Opera Ball for All on May 2 promises an evening of elegance, culture, and spirited celebration. Branded for 2026 as “Noche Sevillana, ¡Olé!”, the event embraces a vibrant Spanish theme inspired by beloved operatic works, inviting guests into a world of rich music, artistry, and refined ambiance. Beginning in the early evening, attendees will be welcomed with curated tapas, a full dinner experience, and captivating live operatic performances that bring the passion of the stage to an intimate setting.

Beyond the performance, the evening unfolds into a lively social affair—complete with dancing, immersive entertainment, and the spirited Café Momus after-party, where the celebration continues with specialty cocktails and late-night indulgences. More than a gala, Opera for All serves as a meaningful cultural highlight of the season, honoring distinguished patrons while supporting the opera’s educational and community engagement programs. It is an evening where sophistication meets celebration—an invitation to experience San Diego’s artistic spirit at its most vibrant. 

The Junior League of San Diego presents Party for a Purpose: Jewels of the Cosmos, our biggest annual fundraiser inspired by the incredible wonders of the cosmos - galaxies, planets, and constellations that shine like rare jewels scattered across space and time.

Just as aviators and astronauts push boundaries to reach new horizons, the Junior League of San Diego continues on its own mission - cultivating leaders, empowering volunteers, and addressing critical community needs throughout our city.

With the San Diego Air & Space Museum as our backdrop, the evening will inspire elegance, wonder, and the spirit of exploration, reflecting our mission and showcasing the transformative impact we make together.

Envision jewel tones, cosmic shimmer, and galactic inspiration setting the stage for an unforgettable celebration including dinner, dancing, and a stunning silent auction - where impact takes flight!

DATE: Saturday, May 2, 2026

TIME: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

LOCATION: San Diego Air & Space Museum, 2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101

DRESS CODE: Formal

Join us for An Evening of Laughter with Rita Rudner at our annual Spotlight Gala, benefitting North Coast Rep’s artists and educational programming. 

The festivities will begin with a champagne reception, hors d'oeuvres, and our silent auction in the Aviara Salon. We will then transition to the Grand Ballroom for a seated dinner, live auction, and a one-night-only comedy performance by the legendary Rita Rudner followed by dancing the night away. 

We hope that you will join us in lively celebration of our 44th Anniversary Season!

Supporting the Heart of Theatre in North County!