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What the World Needs Now

Jacobs Music Center 1245 Seventh Avenue, San Diego, California

Rob Fisher, music director and piano, is joined by vocalists Ross Lekites and Bianca Marroquin to proclaim what "there’s just too little of...love, sweet love."

Passengers

The Old Globe 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, United States

All aboard for a spectacular journey with Montreal's avant-garde physical theatre collective, The 7 Fingers! This groundbreaking show infuses acrobatics, theatre, music, and dance in a spellbinding performance revolving around […]

Is it Thursday Yet?

Mandell Weiss Theatre 2910 La Jolla Village Dr., La Jolla, CA, United States

Swirl into a dance of discovery, traverse a brain in motion, and delve into a life on the spectrum with the vibrant and expressive Jenn Freeman. After her Autism Spectrum […]

Crime and Punishment, A Comedy

The Old Globe 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, United States

Get ready for a whirlwind tour through Dostoevsky's epochal masterpiece, now ingeniously transformed into a 90-minute rollercoaster ride of ethical conundrums, courtesy of the incredible duo, Gordon Greenberg and Steve […]

La Havana Madrid

South Coast Repertory 655 Town Center Drive, PO Box 2197, Costa Mesa, CA 92628-2197, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Get ready to groove back to the 1960s when the Mission turns into La Havana Madrid, the legendary Chicago hotspot where Latino immigrants just setting foot in America find their […]

Cypress Hill Performs “Black Sunday”

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

Marking a monumental year for rap icons Cypress Hill, this thrilling collaboration is set to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the band's legendary second studio album, Black Sunday. This album, […]

National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

Get ready for a thrilling musical journey as the country's most talented young musicians conclude their national tour in style at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park in San Diego. […]

Guster with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

The Rady Shell is set to host an electrifying collaboration between the San Diego Symphony Orchestra and the renowned band from Boston. This event will feature the band's captivating melodies, […]

Mariachi Los Camperos with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

Get ready for a dazzling fusion of music as the acclaimed Mariachi Los Camperos, led by the charismatic Jesus “Chuy” Guzman, teams up with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. Regarded […]

The Merry Wives of Windsor

The Old Globe 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, United States

Shakespeare meets “I Love Lucy” in this 50s spin on one of the Bard’s wildest and most appealing comedies. The notorious John Falstaff, larger-than-life in every way, leaves the big […]

Cabaret at The Old Globe

The Old Globe 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, United States

It’s 1931 Berlin, and inside the Kit Kat Klub, a British nightclub singer keeps the party raging. But no amount of booze, music, and dancing can slow the ominous march […]

The Music of Selena

Award-winning singing sensation Isabel Marie Sánchez joins the San Diego Symphony for a tribute to the music of beloved singer Selena whose hits included "Dreaming of You," "I Could Fall […]

Counting Crows with Special Guest FRANK TURNER

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

Seven years in the making, Adam Duritz and Counting Crows unveiled "Butter Miracle: Suite One" in May 2021 to critical acclaim. Following its release, they embarked on "The Butter Miracle […]

Van Morrison in Concert

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

Van Morrison, an acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, author, and poet, is regarded as one of the pivotal living figures in music today. His albums hold esteemed spots in the annals […]

Buddy Guy: Damn Right Farewell Tour

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

At age 86, Buddy Guy is a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, a major influence on rock titans like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan, and […]

Bebop and Beyond: The Music of Charlie Parker & Dizzy Gillespie

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

Band maestros Charles McPherson and Gilbert Castellanos revive cherished compositions from Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie at the Rady Shell. The ensemble showcases some of the premier jazz talents in […]

Bebop and Beyond: The Music of Charlie Parker & Dizzy Gillespie

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

Band leaders Charles McPherson and Gilbert Castellanos bring some of the most beloved charts from Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie to the Rady Shell stage.

The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical

La Jolla Playhouse 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, CA, United States

Hunter S. Thompson changed journalism. Equal parts philosopher, clown and genius, he was armed and dangerous with a typewriter as his preferred weapon.This musical is a rock ‘n’ roll portrait […]

Dishwasher Dreams

The Old Globe 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, United States

What exactly is the American Dream? For Alaudin Bangladesh-born parents, it means opportunity. But to comedian Alaudin, America is the home of George Carlin. Through comedy and music, this play […]

Classic Albums Live Performs Led Zeppelin II

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

Led Zeppelin were the people’s band, and Led Zeppelin II was their call to arms. Classic Albums Live takes classic albums from the 60s and 70s and recreates those albums […]

Jethro Tull: The Seven Decades

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

Led by Ian Anderson, the concert will feature a rich collection of the best-known Jethro Tull repertoire from 1968 to date.

Lila Downs – Día De Los Muertos

Balboa Theatre 868 Fourth Ave, San Diego, United States

Honor the traditions of Dia de los Muertos with one of the most influential artists of Mexican music. Known as much for her social justice, Lila Downs is both singer […]

Jane A Ghost Story

Lamb's Players Theatre 1142 Orange Avenue, Coronado, United States

David McFadzean presents this world premiere adaptation of Charlotte Bronte’s brilliant English novel, Jane Eyre. Hours vary.

The Little Fellow (or the Queen of Tarts Tells All)

Cygnet Theatre 4040 Twiggs St., San Diego, United States

"The Little Fellow" is a daring comedic drama inspired by the life of the renowned 19th-century courtesan, Harriette Wilson. From a young age, Harriet ascended the ranks of British regency's […]

Music Beneath the Trees

Mingei International Museum 1439 El Prado, San Diego, United States

Sit beneath the trees of Balboa Park and listen to new commissioned work by Andres Martin—a rhapsodic tribute to maternal love. Other highlights include Picnic Suite by Claude Bolling, Berbol […]

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

The San Diego Symphony Orchestra presents "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back In Concert" with John Williams' Grammy®-winning score performed live, under the baton of Norman Huynh. Experience the Oscar®-winning […]

The Sound of Music at San Diego Junior Theatre

Casa del Prado Theatre 1600 Village Place, San Diego, United States

This cherished favorite returns to the theater, mesmerizing spectators with its ageless narrative and entrancing tunes. Located in Austria as World War II looms, the tale unfolds around Maria, a […]

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

North Coast Rep 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr Suite D, Solana Beach, CA, United States

Jeffrey Hatcher’s adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic, "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," presents a bold exploration of the human soul's duality. This intense drama entwines love, terror, and the […]

Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

The Old Globe 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, United States

"Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" returns for its 26th year at the Old Globe Theatre, enchanting audiences with beloved tunes like "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch." This […]

BEAUTIFUL The Carole King Musical

La Mirada Theatre 14900 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, United States

"Beautiful" tells the extraordinary true story of a teenage songwriter's ascent to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, highlighting Carole King's journey from penning pop hits for top artists […]

World Ballet Series: Cinderella

California Center for the Arts, Escondido 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, United States

It is the classic fairy tale brought to life by a cast of 40 professional ballet dancers accompanied by Sergei Prokofiev’s passionate score and rich details in the hand-sewn and […]

Silkroad Ensemble with Rhiannon Giddens

Balboa Theatre 868 Fourth Ave, San Diego, United States

Part of the California Festival, Silkroad’s newest initiative, American Railroad, illuminates the impact of African American, Chinese, Indigenous, Irish, and other immigrant communities on the creation of the US Transcontinental […]

The Ring Without Words

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

The San Diego Symphony presents an evening of magnificent music, starting with "Wake Up: A Concerto for Orchestra," a fresh composition by Grammy-nominated composer, curator, and activist Carlos Simon, specially […]

Disney and Pixar’s COCO Live-to-Film Concert (English)

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA, United States

Experience the unforgettable Coco Live-To-Film Concert, where the beloved Disney and Pixar film "Coco" is enhanced by a live performance of composer Michael Giacchino’s score by the 20-member Orquesta Folclórica […]

Funny Business

Cygnet Theatre 4040 Twiggs St., San Diego, United States

Mondays don't have to be hectic—they can be harmonious instead! Cygnet invites you to a sequence of cabaret-style performances featuring beloved local musical theatre talents. Every event will showcase a […]

Genius Week: Celebrating Genius in the Spirit of Mozart

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA, United States

San Diego is set to host three grand evenings dedicated to celebrating innovation, themed 'Genius in the Spirit of Mozart'. This includes the world premieres of Mainly Mozart commissions, all […]

Alisa Weilerstein: Fragments 2

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA, United States

Acclaimed cellist Alisa Weilerstein continues her groundbreaking multi-year project, FRAGMENTS, in its second installment. This inventive series merges the 36 movements of Bach's solo cello suites with 27 new commissions. […]

Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

Join an evening highlighted by Stravinsky's exhilarating 'The Rite of Spring'. Over a century since its tumultuous 1913 debut in Paris, this masterpiece continues to captivate with its portrayal of […]

Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show

The Old Globe 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, United States

San Diego welcomes the return of a holiday favorite with a unique, lively adaptation of Dickens’s 'A Christmas Carol'. While maintaining the classic story, complete with the famed ghosts of […]

Mao Fujita, Piano

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA, United States

At just 24 years old, pianist Mao Fujita has distinguished himself with a natural musical sensitivity and artistry, earning acclaim from leading musicians. Recognized as a rare talent, he excels […]

R-E-S-P-E-C-T-F-U-L-L-Y Christmas

Lamb's Players Theatre 1142 Orange Avenue, Coronado, United States

Cast members from Lamb’s musical hits R-E-S-P-E-C-T  and Million Dollar Quartet come together for a holiday celebration of song and carols.

Flor de Toloache

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center 7600 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA, United States

The Latin GRAMMY Award–winning, all-female Flor de Toloache mixes tradition and innovation, breaking boundaries with its edgy, versatile, and fresh take on traditional Latin American music. The members’ diverse ethnicities […]

I’m Not a Comedian … I’m Lenny Bruce

North Coast Rep 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr Suite D, Solana Beach, CA, United States

"I’M NOT A COMEDIAN.. I’M LENNY BRUCE" is a portrayal of the life and legacy of the groundbreaking comedian Lenny Bruce, known for his bold, freestyle comedy and profound influence […]

The Glass Menagerie

Divisionary Theatre 4545 Park Blvd., San Diego, United States

This production brings Tennessee Williams' seminal work, a poignant exploration of love, regret, and release, to Diversionary Theatre. It delves into the story of Tom, haunted by guilt over leaving […]

Outside Mullingar

Lamb's Players Theatre 1142 Orange Avenue, Coronado, United States

The Tony Award, Oscar, and Pulitzer Prize winning author, John Patrick Shanley, delivers a delightful Irish story about family, love and property boundaries featuring two of the region’s leading theatre […]

The Wiz

San Diego Civic Theatre 1100 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA, United States

The Tony Award-winning musical makes its San Diego debut with its groundbreaking twist on the Wizard of Oz. The iconic score is packed with soul, gospel, rock and 70’s funk. […]

Intimate Apparel

North Coast Rep 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr Suite D, Solana Beach, CA, United States

Jasmine Bracey directs the two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning dramatist Lynn Nottage’s powerful tale of humor, heartbreak and resiliency—the story about a lonely, talented Black seamstress dreaming of a more fulfilling life. […]

TOMÁS AND THE LIBRARY LADY

Casa del Prado Theatre 1600 Village Place, San Diego, United States

In this heartening true tale, a young Mexican-American, Tomás, the offspring of migrant agricultural laborers, encounters a compassionate librarian. This librarian opens the door to the enchanting universe of literature […]

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