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Bruce Liu, piano

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA, 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 […]

Silvana Estrada Cécile McLorin Salvant

Walt Disney Concert Hall 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States

It’s a night of brilliantly crafted songs delivered by two artists who know how to inhabit a story. Silvana Estrada sings from down deep, telling her soulful coming-of-age stories in […]

Larry & Joe

Conrad Prebys Theatre Center 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, 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 […]

The Little Mermaid

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

In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above.  Based on one of Hans Christian […]

Music Under the Stars

Pasadena Hall 100 Garfield Ave, Pasadena, CA, United States

Pasadena POPS hosts a free concert of Broadway and the Great American Songbook under the stars on the steps of Pasadena City Hall. Arrive early for food trucks and family […]

Cody Jinks

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, 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 […]

Chichester Psalms

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

With emotional prayers and words of hope, three composers set religious texts to convey their message and inspire the listener to action. The Pacific Chorale and Pacific Symphony come together […]

Natalie Merchant

Walt Disney Concert Hall 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Multi-platinum-selling American singer-songwriter and producer, Natalie Merchant, known for her distinctive voice and captivating literary-pop songs. Her music blends folk, rock, and influences from around the world, and she continues […]

Dr. Glas

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

Pride Live: Pride Anthems

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

From Donna Summer and Queen to George Michael, Erasure, Madonna, Lady Gaga and much more, these essential songs take us from disco to the present day of a vibrant Pride […]

A Strange Loop

Ahmanson Theatre 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Nominated for 11 Tony Awards, A Strange Loop follows a young, gay, Black writer who hates his day job who writes a musical about a young, gay, Black writer who's […]

Beethoven’s Ninth

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Beethoven’s crowning achievement—a monumental fusion of soloists, chorus, and music all set to Schiller’s magnificent “Ode to Joy.”

Peter Sprague Trio

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

Joel Thompson’s Fire and Blue Sky

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion 135 N Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Tenor Russell Thomas, LA Opera's Artist in Residence, premieres a major new commission: a deeply personal, evening-length concert work created expressly for him by the Emmy Award-winning composer Joel Thompson with an original […]

The Charles McPherson Quintet

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

Barber of Seville

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Join Figaro, the clever barber, as he helps the brilliant Rosina in her hilarious quest for true love. But is the object of her affections really who he says he […]

Verdi Requiem

Walt Disney Concert Hall 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Dynamic rhythms, sublime melodies, and virtuosic solo moments express both the heights of salvation and depths of damnation in the composer’s epic and dramatic ancient Catholic funeral mass.

The Reverend Shawn Amos

broadstage 1310 11TH STREET, Santa Monica, CA, United States

Dance in The Plaza in the blackbox series curated by American songwriter, blues singer, author and record producer The Reverend Shawn Amos. On this night, The Reverend, performs his one-of-a-kind […]

Sunday Morning Music/Santa Monica

broadstage 1310 11TH STREET, Santa Monica, CA, United States

The Sunday Morning Music/Santa Monica series was crafted and curated with such care and passion by the late Antonio Lysy, and in only two short years, it became one of […]

Ode to Joy

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

A celebration of brotherhood and humanity. Beethoven’s crowning achievement—a monumental fusion of soloists, chorus and music all set to Schiller’s magnificent “Ode to Joy.”

Tiny Father

Geffen Playhouse 10886 Le Conte Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

When a “friends with benefits” relationship unexpectedly results in the early arrival of a baby girl, Daniel must choose between being a biological parent or becoming a father.

Sweeney Todd

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Sondheim’s thrilling musical tale of the infamous barber seeking revenge comes to life! Featuring a full symphony orchestra this exciting performance will transport you to the dark and mysterious streets […]

A New World: intimate music from FINAL FANTASY

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA, 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 […]

Renée Fleming in Recital

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion 135 N Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

The iconic soprano closes out the season with an enchanting evening of arias and songs. This is your chance to savor the exquisite voice and peerless artistry of this longtime […]

Pointeworks I

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

The Joffrey Ballet’s Anna Karenina

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion 135 N Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

One of the premier dance companies, the Joffrey Ballet has a 65+ year reputation for boundary-breaking performances. Anna Karenina, which won the 2019 Oscars of Dance Benois de la Danse […]

Kool & The Gang

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, 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 […]

15th Anniversary Disney Hall Concert Extraordinaire

Walt Disney Concert Hall 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States

South Pacific, Mary Poppins, Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto, The Planets and more. These are some of the fabulous pieces that the LA Lawyers Philharmonic and its chorus, Legal Voices, will perform at their 15th Anniversary […]

Hauser Rebel with a Cello

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Famed cellist, Hauser's performance style may only be described as electric; a unique pairing of cello pyrotechnics that align beauty, elegance, and true rock muscle.

Musica en la Plaza—Sabrosas Latin Orchestra

California Center for the Arts, Escondido 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, 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.

Men Are From Mars—Women Are From Venus LIVE!

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

The Off-Broadway hit comedy Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE!, is a one-man fusion of theater and stand-up, and is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on […]

Harlem Nights: Duke, Ella and the Legacy of the Harlem Renaissance

Pasadena Symphony and Pops 131 S St. John Avenue, Pasadena, CA, United States

In honor of Duke Ellington’s 125th birthday, the  POPS  celebrates the explosion of music in 1920s New York that gave birth to the Jazz Age, Swing Era and beyond. Hear favorites […]

The Magical Music of Motown

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA, 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 […]

Henry 6 Part One: Flowers and France

The Old Globe 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, 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. […]

tick, tick … BOOM!

Cygnet Theatre 4040 Twiggs St., San Diego, 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 […]

An Evening with Marc Shaiman and his Music

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, 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 […]

July 4 Spectacular: Music of Chicago

Great Park Live 8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine, CA, United States

Celebrate the Fourth with the music of Chicago — known as the “rock and roll band with horns”— including hits like “You’re the Inspiration.” Brass Transit brings together accomplished and […]

Fourth of July with the Commodores

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

Ziggy Marley with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra

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

Eight-time Grammy and Emmy winner, musician, producer, activist and humanitarian Ziggy Marley joins the San Diego Symphony Orchestra for an evening of music.

Duel Reality

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

Love, honor, and betrayal come to life through a blend of acrobatics, theatre, and music by the 7 Fingers, in this one-act romp perfect for all ages. The exhilaration and […]

Harry Connick, Jr.

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

Grammy and Emmy award winning talent, Harry Connick, Jr. continues to establish himself as a best-selling musician, composer, and actor with millions of recordings sold world-wide

Kodachrome: The Music of Paul Simon

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

Maestro Ted Sperling brings the music of legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. Simon's far-reaching catalog of songs have unquestionably become part of America’s, and […]

Tom’s Elton Tribute

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

Tom Cridland plays the part of Elton John on lead vocals and piano in the world’s number one Elton John tribute band. The level of attention to detail in recreating […]

Henry 6 Part Two: Riot and Reckoning

The Old Globe 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, 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. […]

Dixie’s Tupperware Party

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Dixie Longate is the fast-talking, gum chewing, ginger-haired Alabama gal who is bringing your grandma’s Tupperware party into the 21st century.

Ballet Hispánico’s Doña Perón

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion 135 N Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Ballet Hispánico, the largest Latinx cultural organization in the U.S., brings to life an explosive portrait of Eva “Evita” Perón, one of the most recognizable and controversial women in Argentinian […]

Beethoven by the Bay

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

The San Diego Symphony's annual all-Beethoven concert featuring violinist Geneva Lewis. Nicolas Ellis leads the orchestra in the indominable Symphony No. 5..

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