California Center for the Arts, Escondido

09/05/2026

One of Ireland’s finest touring bands, Téada are coming to Phoenix and cities throughout California from Sep 21 through 29. Tour details from Téada.com

09/04/2026

This weekend take 25% OFF select shows!

Use code LABOR DAY at checkout now until Monday at 10PM.

Téada (9/25)
Stick Men (9/27)
Nathan Aweau (10/10)
Lilith Lives: A Tribute to the Women of the 90’s (10/17) *Rows J - O and Mezzanine
Jane Monheit (11/19)
Outlaw Country Goes Bluegrass / Mohavi Soul (11/29)

More info at: artcenter.org

09/02/2026

Bookbinding Workshop: Two-Night Series

Give your favorite book a whole new life. Join Cover to Cover Binding for a hands-on, two-night workshop where you’ll learn to rebind your own book using custom materials and foils.

Saturday, October 10 & Sunday, October 11
3:30PM – 6:00PM
Concert Hall Art Studio
$100 (includes both days)
Limited to 12 participants

Workshop Includes:
Hands-on instruction from Cover to Cover Binding
Supplies needed to rebind your book
Custom foils to personalize your finished book

For more information: https://artcenter.org/event/book-binding-workshop-two-night-series/

09/02/2026

Join us Saturday, September 12 from 5–7 PM for the opening reception of Blood Memory at the CCAE Museum.

Featuring regional artists from Native and Indigenous communities, Blood Memory explores how ancestral knowledge, cultural memory, and lived experience continue to shape the present through contemporary art.

Blood Memory is on view September 12, 2026–February 28, 2027.

Learn more: https://artcenter.org/event/blood-memory-opening-reception/

Matthew Valdivia, Waȟčázi (Kathy A. Willcuts Garcia - Mnicoujou, Itazipco, & Sicangu (Rosebud Reservation) Lakota), 2026. Giclée archival print. Courtesy of the artist.

*Photo has been cropped to comply with Facebook Image Specifications

09/01/2026

Calling artists across North County San Diego!

The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Foundation, in conjunction with Pako Pablos Studios, is now accepting submissions for our Día de Mu***os Community Pop-Up Gallery.

Artists ages 13+ are invited to submit work honoring the spirit and creativity of Día de Mu***os. All mediums are welcome, and artists may submit up to three works for consideration. Selected artwork will be displayed during our Día de Mu***os celebration on November 1.

Submissions are free and open through October 16.

https://airtable.com/appPDjswwNifVe13K/shrIhfhmaz9UsomqL

09/01/2026

Save the date! Día de Mu***os returns to the California Center for the Arts, Escondido on Sunday, November 1 from 4–9 PM.

Join us for a FREE community celebration honoring the traditions of Día de Mu***os through art, culture, and remembrance.

Enjoy altars, Catrinas, live entertainment, local vendors, food trucks, and more. Community altars are available on a first come, first served basis, with materials provided.

We look forward to celebrating with our community once again!

ESPAÑOL

¡Guarda la fecha! Día de Mu***os regresa al California Center for the Arts, Escondido el domingo 1 de noviembre de 4 a 9 PM.

Acompáñanos en una celebración comunitaria GRATUITA que honra las tradiciones del Día de Mu***os a través del arte, la cultura y el recuerdo.

Disfruta de altares, Catrinas, entretenimiento en vivo, vendedores locales, food trucks y mucho más. Los altares comunitarios están disponibles por orden de llegada y se proporcionarán los materiales.

¡Esperamos celebrar una vez más junto a nuestra comunidad!

08/31/2026

Escondido Roots is now part of Escondido’s growing public art landscape.

Created by muralists Sasha Primo and Gloria Favela Rocha in collaboration with local youth groups and urban creators, the mural celebrates Escondido’s agricultural heritage, local stories, and continued growth.

We’re proud to have played a part in bringing this new work to our community through the Escondido Community Foundation’s ArtSpeaks initiative.

See it for yourself at Cabinets by Design, 1844 W. Mission Rd. in Escondido.

08/28/2026

Thanks to Pat Mastelotto for the shoutout!

We’re getting ready to welcome Stick Men—the progressive rock trio featuring legendary musicians Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, and Markus Reuter to The CCAE soon!

Sunday, September 27
7:30PM
Free parking!

More info at artcenter.org

08/27/2026

See you Saturday at 10am!

𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼!

The unveiling of Escondido Roots public mural is happening this Saturday, August 29.

Created by artists Sasha Primo and Gloria Favela Rocha in collaboration with local youth groups and urban creators, the project is part of ECF’s ArtSpeaks initiative, which brings community-centered public art to public spaces throughout Escondido.

The unveiling is also featured among upcoming events happening across San Diego County. Take a look at the roundup, then mark your calendar to experience the mural in person.

📅 Saturday, August 29
⏰ 10:00 a.m.
🅿️ Parking: Cabinets by Design Showroom, 1844 W. Mission Rd.

We hope to see you there!

08/27/2026

Meet Sabrosas Latin Orchestra 🔥 — San Diego’s first all-female salsa band bringing the heat with salsa, cumbia, and cha cha!

Música en la Plaza: Sabrosas Latin Orchestra
The CCAE - Lyric Court
Friday, August 28
7PM
Food vedors on site: Taquizas Las Toxicas and Churros Don Karlitos
FREE event and FREE parking!

More info at artcenter.org