May 5, 2026
May 5, 2026 —
On Sunday, May 17, more than 300 student musicians will perform at the second annual Arcades Music Festival. The free public event will be a feast for the ears, with over 10 hours of live performances ranging from jazz and chamber music to rock and opera.
May 4, 2026
May 4, 2026 —
What is it about live performance that draws people together? Professor of Practice and Broadway director Des McAnuff says our increasingly digital world has widened a gap in human connection—making theatre and dance especially powerful ways to foster shared experience.
April 14, 2026
April 14, 2026 —
At the Without Walls (WOW) Festival, the unexpected is expected. Happening April 23-26 at UC San Diego, the festival is led by La Jolla Playhouse in partnership with the university. The program welcomes audiences of all ages to interact with artists and reimagine what storytelling can be.
April 8, 2026
April 8, 2026 —
The Wagner New Play Festival at UC San Diego showcases original works developed by theatre and dance graduate students, brought to life through dynamic collaborations with artists across directing, acting, design, stage management and dramaturgy.
March 26, 2026
March 26, 2026 —
“Rag Dolls,” a short film by Visual Arts Professor Amy Adler, offers a tender portrait of love and resilience. Set in Puebla, Mexico, it follows Rosalinda Garcia Bonilla and Diana Ivón Villafán Pérez as they navigate disability, poverty and discrimination with quiet strength.
March 3, 2026
March 3, 2026 —
Questions about truth have perplexed philosophers for thousands of years, but many center on the properties of distinguishing fact from fiction. Professor of Philosophy Gila Sher takes it a step further by arguing truth is a crucial value that defines our humanity.
February 24, 2026
February 24, 2026 —
Once a year, campus and community are invited to explore the research and artistic practice of 25+ MFA and Ph.D. students. The 2026 Graduate Open Studios runs 2–6 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Visual Arts Facility and SME Gallery. Meet five students students shaping this year's work.
February 17, 2026
February 17, 2026 —
A free opening celebration from 6–8 p.m. on Feb. 28 marks the opening of “Faith Ringgold: Full Circle – The Teachings and Her Legacy” at Mandeville Art Gallery. The exhibition traces Faith Ringgold’s life and career and will be on view through May 1.
February 2, 2026
February 2, 2026 —
Will artificial intelligence ever be able to reason, learn and solve problems at levels comparable to humans? Four experts at the University of California San Diego believe the answer is yes – and that such artificial general intelligence has already arrived.
January 16, 2026
January 16, 2026 —
What does it take to build a multi-decade career in animation? For UC San Diego visual arts alumna Marge Dean, it’s passion and perseverance—fueling collaborative teams, bold storytelling, and a deep commitment to uplifting unsung voices.
