Art & exhibitions in San Diego on Thursday, December 3, 2026

17 exhibitions and openings across 16 venues in San Diego County on Thursday, December 3, 2026. Updated nightly from venue calendars and ticketing sites.

Afternoon 3

1:30 PM
Adult Craft
Campo-Morena Village Library · Campo
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4:00 PM
Teen Craft
Poway Library · Poway
This free craft program is only open for teen in 6-12 grade
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4:30 PM
Crochet and Knit Club
San Marcos Library · San Marcos
Do you enjoy crochet or knitting? Bring your current project and join us on Thursdays at 4:30 for an hour of crochet and knitting. All skill levels are welcome.
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Morning 3

10:00 AM
VCAA Open Studio
Valley Center Library · Valley Center
Weekly art classes and workshops facilitated by the Valley Center Art Association. Supplies provided.
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10:00 AM
Closely Knit -Knitting Group
Solana Beach Library · Solana Beach
Join us for knitting with Master Knitter Linda Hart. 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month.
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10:30 AM
Stitch Share Social
Ramona Library · Ramona
Bring your projects to work on while we chat about fiber arts and books.
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Ongoing / On view 11

On view · through Sun, Jan 10
Cecil Beaton's Fashionable World
San Diego Museum of Art · San Diego
The first exhibition dedicated to the multifaceted career of Cecil Beaton (1904–1980) — photographer, fashion illustrator, Oscar-winning costume designer, and writer — showcasing his extraordinary influence on both British and American creative scenes in the twentieth century.
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On view · through Thu, Jan 14
Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder: Where Science Meets Fiction
Comic-Con Museum · San Diego
An interactive exhibit at the Comic-Con Museum inspired by the Doctor Who universe, exploring the intersection of science fiction and real-world science. The exhibit runs from August 3, 2026 through January 14, 2027.
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On view · through Thu, Dec 31
Organica: Flora to Fauna at Granger Hotel
Granger Hotel · San Diego
An ongoing art exhibit at the Granger Hotel featuring works inspired by the natural world, from flora to fauna. The exhibit runs through December 31, 2026.
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On view · through Mon, Jan 25
Material is Process – Art Exhibition
Gallery 201 · San Diego
An art exhibition exploring process-based artistic practices is on view at Gallery 201, with an opening or event window from 4pm to 8pm. The show runs through January 25, 2027.
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On view · through Fri, Jan 1
Changing Terrain: Regional Artists Interpret Our Landscape
San Diego History Center · San Diego
A collaborative exhibition by the Oceanside Museum of Art and the San Diego History Center bringing together contemporary artists from Southern California and Baja to explore a region in constant transformation, on view through January 1, 2027.
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On view · Sun, Nov 29 – Sun, Dec 6
Deck the Windows: Downtown Encinitas Holiday Art Week
Encinitas 101 (local guide + events) · Encinitas
A week-long holiday art event in downtown Encinitas where local businesses decorate their windows with art, running from November 29 at 1 PM through December 6 at 3 PM.
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On view · through Thu, Dec 31
Posters Created by Françoise Gilot for “Symphony at Salk" Concerts 1996-2023
Del Mar Library · Del Mar
The Del Mar Branch of the San Diego County Library, the Del Mar Foundation, and the Salk Institute present: Posters Created by Internationally Known Artist Françoise Gilot for "Symphony at Salk" Concerts 1996-2023. When Françoise Gilot was a 21-year-old art student in Paris, she…
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On view · through Tue, Jun 1
Take Me to the Water: Histories of the Black Pacific Exhibit
Venue not listed · San Diego
Take Me to the Water is a museum exhibition exploring histories of African American and Black communities connected to the Pacific Ocean, on display from August 11, 2026 through June 1, 2027. No specific museum or venue details were listed on the page beyond what is implied.
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On view · through Tue, Jun 1
Take Me to the Water: Histories of the Black Pacific Exhibit
San Diego · San Diego
A museum exhibit exploring histories connected to Black communities and the Pacific region. The exhibition runs for an extended period at a San Diego venue. No further details are provided on this page.
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On view · through Sun, Jan 23
Figuratively Speaking, an Art Exhibition
San Diego · San Diego
An art exhibition running through early 2028 at a San Diego venue. The page lists it as starting August 21, 2026 with no further detail beyond the title and dates.
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On view · through Sun, Jan 17
Visiones Nocturnas: Queer Nightlife in Contemporary Art
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego · San Diego
This exhibition at MCASD explores queer nightlife through the lens of contemporary art, featuring work by artists including Andres Payan Estrada. The show runs from September 19, 2026 through January 17, 2027.
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