The weekend is almost here - and it's time to rev up your Balboa Park Explorer Pass to see some new exhibitions and events in the Park! <Now Open, This is Our Story, Mingei International Museum> The exhibition features works by self-taught artists from various parts of the United States, who created their work for personal use or for their families; each work of art is deeply personal. https://mingei.org/exhibitions/this-is-our-story-2 <Now on view, Cars with Character, San Diego Automotive Museum> The cars are the stars! See cars from or inspired by your favorite shows and movies. Just added to the exhibition: the Solomon family Rambler from 3rd Rock from the Sun! https://www.sdautomuseum.org/exhibit/cars-character <Saturday July 30, Swap Meet, San Diego Model Railroad Museum> Building your own model railroad? Swing by the museum’s swap meet to purchase a variety of locomotives, cars, and related items. 7 to 10:30 am. https://www.sdmrm.org/swap-meet <Opening Saturday July 30, Picasso: Drawings and Prints, San Diego Museum of Art> The exhibition of 17 works features one of the most well-known modernists of all time. https://www.sdmart.org/exhibition/picasso-drawings-and-prints/ <Saturday and Sunday July 30 & 31, Orchid Show and Sale> Stop in at Casa del Prado room 101 to see stunning orchids, talk to experts, and buy one to take home. Saturday sale hours are from 10 am to 6 pm with show orchids on view starting at noon; Sunday hours are 10 am to 4 pm. Free admission. https://www.sdorchids.com/SummerShow_2022.html <Closing Sunday July 31, NOPE, Fleet Science Center> See the blockbuster sci-fi thriller NOPE on the Heikoff Giant Dome in IMAX before it’s gone! No discount for Pass holders. http://www.fleetscience.org/shows/nope #BalboaPark #SanDiego #SanDiegoLifestyle #SanDiegoLiving #allthingssd