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Coppélia and the Toymaker: An All-Family Ballet
2024-05-19 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Joan B Kroc Theatre, 6611 University Ave,, San Diego, CA, 92115, United States
Toymaker Dr. Coppélius is lonely. He creates a mechanical doll so lifelike he imagines her as his daughter, named Coppélia. She evens fools the villagers that she is alive, including Franz who is engaged to Swanhilda. Swanhilda is jealous of Coppélia and persuades her friends to investigate Dr Coppélius house and his daughter, Coppélia. After Coppélia is discovered to only be a mechanical doll, Swanhilda and Franz are married.

Derek Hough Symphony of Dance
2024-05-19 19:30 - 21:30 | The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
Derek Hough brings you an All New Spectacular Symphony Of Dance with an incredible cast of dancers for a fast-paced show that features a wide array of dance styles.

Lord Huron Tour 2024
2024-05-22 19:00 - 21:00 | The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
Live Nation presents the Los Angeles-based indie rock band Lord Huron will perform songs from their four albums one night only in San Diego.

Terry Virts
2024-05-23 19:30 - 21:30 | The Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
Terry Virts, former US Air Force pilot and Commander for the International Space Station speaks about his experience and insights from his career in the space program. His second book How to Astronaut: Everything You Need to Know Before Leaving Earth, was published in 2020.

Melonie Grinnell Trio
2024-05-24 - 2024-05-25 | Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, 92101, United States
Melonie and Justin Grinnell are a dynamic piano-bass duo and married couple and they are joined by drummer Richard Sellars for an ensemble that infuses jazz tradition with improvisation and energy.

FRIDAY, MAY 24 | 8 PM | PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY OF ORANGE COUNTY
SATURDAY, MAY 25 | 8 PM | ALEX THEATRE

Piano Women
2024-05-24 19:30 - 21:30 | California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, 92025, United States
Following the success of The Piano Man and The Piano Men: Beatles Edition , CCAE Theatricals is creating an all new eight-handed, 88 keys x 2 spectacular. The Piano Women will introduce you to 4 dynamic female performers, singing/playing the songs of Sara Bareilles, Alicia Keys, Norah Jones, Carol King and more.

Fat Ham at The Old Globe
2024-05-25 - 2024-06-23 | The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, 92101, United States
A fresh and funny take on Shakespeare’s Hamlet. During a family cookout, Juicy is confronted by the ghost of his father, who demands revenge for his murder. But Juicy, a young, queer, Black man, has enough on his plate

Beethoven and Strauss
2024-05-25 18:30 - 20:30 | The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
Soloist Jeremy Denk joins Music Director Rafael Payare and the Symphony for this brilliant program to close the season. The San Diego Symphony will perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 and Stravinsky’s complete ballet score to The Firebird.

The Ballad of Johnny and June
2024-05-28 - 2024-07-07 | La Jolla Playhouse, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
The love story between country music royalty Johnny Cash and June Carter is iconic. This world-premiere musical covers their love story from their childhoods to their on-stage proposal and through the ups and downs of their marriage. It is the soundtrack of their life.

Camelot
2024-05-29 - 2024-06-23 | North Coast Rep, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr Suite D, Solana Beach, CA, 92075, United States
Written by Lerner and Loewe, this Tony Award-winning fairy-tale musical resounds with such memorable songs as, “I Loved You Once in Silence,” “If Ever I Would Leave You,” and the title song, “Camelot.” Based on the King Arthur legend, it features the iconic characters King Arthur, Guenevere, Sir Lancelot, and the Knights of the Round Table.

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
2024-05-31 08:00 - 17:00 | Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Avenue, Coronado, 92118, United States
Catch the funniest musical comedy of the past 20 years—a hilarious unforgettable middle school spelling competition performed by multitalented adults.

A Space to Belong
2024-05-31 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Paulʼs Episcopal Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92103, United States
Composer and San Diego native Dr. Cory Hibbs’ world premiere of “Queer Spaces”, a season-long collaborative project. This multi-movement choral work draws from personal narratives of the composer, choir members and members of the queer community.

Bruce Liu, piano
2024-05-31 19:30 - 21:30 | The Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
Bruce Liu took the classical music world by storm in 2021, winning first price at the 18th Chopin International Piano Competition in Warsaw. His first album received international acclaim including both the Critics’ choice and Editor’s choice in Gramophone Magazine. His La Jolla Music Society debut brings an exciting program that will showcase his awe-inspiring technique.

Larry & Joe
2024-06-01 | Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, 92101, United States
Venezuelan joropo maestro Larry Bellorín and Grammy nominated bluegrass star Joe Troop come together to put on a bilingual program in English and Spanish fusing together their Venezuelan and Appalachian folk traditions.
Saturday, June 1, 2024 • 6 PM & 8:30 PM

Cody Jinks
2024-06-01 18:30 - 2024-06-02 20:30 | The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
AEG Goldenvoice presents Cody Jinks, a trailblazing independent musician who has sold over 2.5 million units and garnered more than 3.5 billion streams across platforms which garnered him the title of Music Row’s 2023 Independent Artist of the Year.

Sarah McLachlan—Fumbling Towards Ecstasy 30th Anniversary Tour
2024-06-02 18:30 - 20:30 | The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
. Three decades after the release of Fumbling Towards Ecstasy, Live Nation presents Sarah McLachlan in an unforgettable commemorative performance.

Dr. Glas
2024-06-03 - 2024-06-04 | North Coast Rep, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr Suite D, Solana Beach, CA, 92075, United States
Penned by Jeffrey Hatcher based on a Swedish masterpiece, this psychological
thriller slowly unravels a life-and-death moral dilemma of passion and all-consuming
desire.

Peter Sprague Trio
2024-06-06 16:30 - 18:30 | The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
Award-winning jazz guitarist and composer Peter Sprague teams up with pianist Danny Green and bassist Mack Leighton to play music that jumps around jazz, samba.

The Charles McPherson Quintet
2024-06-07 08:00 - 17:00 | The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
Jazz guest curator Charles McPherson’s New York band performs in their San Diego debut with the best jazz musicians on the scene for two intimate shows at the JAI.

Operatic Odyssey in Concert: Joshua Guerrero & Andrea Carroll
2024-06-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave, San Diego, 92101, United States
A special one-night-only passionate opera concert with tenor Joshua Guerrero and soprano Andrea Carroll. Expect a sneak peek of La hija de…

A New World: intimate music from FINAL FANTASY
2024-06-15 | The Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
Experience the beauty and power of Final Fantasy music by the incredible New World Players chamber ensemble, led by acclaimed conductor Eric Roth. Specially featuring the music of composer Nobuo Uematsu, Masayoshi Soken and more, A New World delivers an amazing communal music event.
Saturday, June 15, 2024 • 6 PM & 9 PM

Pointeworks I
2024-06-20 20:00 - 22:00 | The Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
Five ChoreograpHERs, five voices for a captivating world premiere by Reka Gyulai. This female-led program celebrates innovative women across creative fields including choreography, music, design and visual art.

Kool & The Gang
2024-06-21 19:00 - 21:00 | The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
Grammy award winning R&B group, Kool & the Gang returns to The Rady Shell with their fan favorite hits. There are joined with special guests Sister Sledge and DJ Prince Hakim.

Summer 2024 Opening Night with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra
2024-06-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, 92101, United States
Conductor Gemma New and pianist Olga Kern lead the San Diego Symphony Orchestra for opening night at the Conrad Prebys for the 2024 Summer Season.

Musica en la Plaza—Sabrosas Latin Orchestra
2024-06-28 19:00 - 22:00 | California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, 92025, United States
Sabrosas Latin Orchestra is San Diego’s first and only all-female salsa band and a 501(c)(3) organization. They are celebrating five years of community and music.

The Magical Music of Motown
2024-06-29 19:30 - 21:30 | The Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
Internationally acclaimed artists recreate the dynamic performances of: The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Martha and The Vandellas, The Four Tops, The Jackson Five, Smokey Robinson and more MOTOWN legends.

Henry 6 Part One: Flowers and France
2024-06-30 - 2024-09-15 | The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, 92101, United States
The plays chronicle two ruling families of medieval England, the Yorks and the Lancasters, as they fight each other in a civil war known as the Wars of the Roses. A two-part event.

tick, tick … BOOM!
2024-07-03 - 2024-08-04 | Cygnet Theatre, 4040 Twiggs St., San Diego, 92110, United States
Fans of Rent will love this production about Jonathan Larson before his score redefined a genre. It follows his struggle as he seeks his big break and all the pressures mounting on his life as he approaches his 30th birthday. Will he lose the love of his life? Will he write a song that will change everything?

An Evening with Marc Shaiman and his Music
2024-07-03 19:30 - 21:30 | The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
Award-winning composer Marc Shaiman is joined on stage by the San Diego Symphony Orchestra in a world premiere evening that celebrates his beloved music from TV, film, and theater (Mary Poppins Returns, Sleepless in Seattle, Patch Adams and more).

Fourth of July with the Commodores
2024-07-04 19:30 - 21:30 | The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
Celebrate the 4th of July at the Rady Shell with Grammy award-winning legends of Motown, the Commodores and stay to watch the Big Bay Boom fireworks display.
