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Waterloo: A. Tribute to ABBA
2024-07-13 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | L.A. County Arboretum, 301 N Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, CA, 91007, United States
The top ABBA tribute group in the world, audiences will be dazzled by dancing to ABBA’s most iconic hits with “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S,” “Money, Money, Money,” “Waterloo,” “Dancing Queen” and more.

Don’t Dress for Dinner
2024-07-17 - 2024-08-11 | North Coast Rep, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr Suite D, Solana Beach, CA, 92075, United States
Playwright Marc Camoletti’s recipe for comedic confusion combines some sexy hanky-panky, mistaken identity, and, of course, dinner in a French country house. Witty dialogue, funny sight gags and a touch of slapstick are just a few ingredients that make Don’t Dress for Dinner simmer into action.

The Old Man and The Moon
2024-07-20 - 2024-08-11 | Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Old Mission Rd, San Juan Capistrano, CA, 92675, United States
The Old Man who keeps the moon filled with light wakes up one morning to find his wife has gone, lured away by a mysterious melody. In his quest to find her, he encounters colorful characters, gets caught in an apocalyptic storm and is swallowed by a giant fish. Can he find her before the moon runs out of light and the world plunges into darkness?

Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic
2024-07-20 19:30 - 21:30 | The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
The San Diego Symphony Orchestra brings the Sound of Magic to life, a symphonic celebration of Disney music, animation, and memories—a century in the making. This newly imagined concert brings together the most memorable song, score, and movie moments.

Clue
2024-07-23 - 2024-07-28 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Based on the cult 1985 Paramount movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist.

Derecho
2024-07-23 - 2024-08-18 | La Jolla Playhouse, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
A series of intense storms – a “derecho” – is bearing down on an affluent Virginia neighborhood near D.C., where Eugenia Silva is preparing for a crucial meeting. On the night of the storm, tensions between two sisters reach boiling point as the personal and political collide. World-premiere play by Noelle Viñas.

Jewel & Melissa Etheridge
2024-07-23 19:00 - 21:00 | The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
Award winning musicians Jewel and Melissa Etheridge are singer-songwriters join together to take the Rady Shell stage with their fan favorite hits.

Musica en la Plaza—Manny Cepeda Orchestra
2024-07-26 19:00 - 22:00 | California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, 92025, United States
Manny Cepeda, a Puerto Rican composer and arranger, leader of the Manny Cepeda Orchestra has been inducted as a recording artist of his new CD productions “Roots/Raices” and “Padre Querido” featuring his original lyrics and musical arrangements.

Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson - Apt. 2B
2024-07-27 - 2024-08-25 | The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, 92101, United States
A present-day reimagining of Holmes and Watson: steampunk hipster Shirley Holmes and her spunky new roommate Joan Watson become entangled in a series of cases all related to the same supervillain, who always seems to be one step ahead of them.
Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre,
1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego

Michael Feinstein’s Tribute to Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra
2024-07-27 10:30 - 21:30 | Pasadena Symphony and Pops, 131 S St. John Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91105, United States
“The Best is Yet to Come” as Michael Feinstein remembers the larger than life personas of Tony Bennett and Ol’ Blue Eyes.
LA County Arboretum, 301 N Baldwin Ave, Arcadia.

Rhapsody in Blue at 100
2024-07-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Great Park Live, 8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine, CA, 92618, United States
George Gershwin composed it all—taking Broadway by storm, selling out concert halls and opera houses and defining an era! In his ever-popular Rhapsody in Blue, premiered 100 years ago, he married classical music to the most unique of American art forms, jazz!

Great Park, 8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine.

Neil Berg’s History of Rock & Roll
2024-07-27 20:00 - 22:00 | La Mirada Theatre, 14900 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, 90638, United States
Back by popular demand with an all-new show! From the birth of rock & roll in the 1940’s to the glory years of the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s, and all the way through the 80’s, composer/lyricist Neil Berg pays tribute to the fascinating stories and groundbreaking music of everyone’s favorite genre.
14900 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada

Clue
2024-07-30 - 2024-08-25 | Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Based on the cult 1985 classic that inspired a board game this new comedy brings together six mysterious guests for an unforgettable night of murder and blackmail.

Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles.

'RENT' in Concert
2024-08-02 08:00 - 17:00 | The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, 92101, United States
Experience the iconic music of RENT like never before: live with stellar vocalist and the raw powerof the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Sean O’Loughlin.

Blue and Bingo
2024-08-03 - 2024-08-04 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
Based on the award-winning children’s television series, Bluey and Bingo come to life with new music by Bluey composer Joff Bush. When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. London.

The Rocket Man Experience
2024-08-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Ocean Side Theatre, 217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA, 92054, United States
Tom Cridland has devoted himself to celebrating the artistic legacy of Sir Elton Hercules John and his long-term bandmates, Nigel Olsson, Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray and Ray Cooper, through his live performances of Tom’s Elton Tribute.

Peter Pan
2024-08-06 - 2024-08-18 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
This extraordinary musical full of excitement and adventure features iconic and timeless songs. Peter Pan embraces the child in us all so go on a journey from the second star to the right and straight on ‘til morning – your entire family will be Hooked!

Norah Jones Visions Tour 2024
2024-08-06 19:00 - 21:00 | The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
Live Nation presents Norah Jones upon the release of her ninth solo album Visions, a collaboration with producer and multi-instrumentalist Leon Michels.

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert
2024-08-09 - 2024-08-10 | The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
The San Diego Symphony will present Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert with composer John Williams’ venerated score performed live to the film. The concert will be led by conductor Norman Huynh.

Michael Cavanaugh: Singer Songwriters
2024-08-10 07:30 - 09:30 | Pasadena Symphony and Pops, 131 S St. John Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91105, United States
Michael Cavanaugh returns to the Pasadena Symphony with the easy listening music of Paul Simon, James Taylor and Neil Diamond.

“Rhinestone Cowboy” A Tribute to Glen Campbell
2024-08-10 19:30 - 21:30 | California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, 92025, United States
Glen Campbell American Pop Country singer Grammy Award-Winning artist of the 1960s and 70s is celebrated by Jeff Ellis an award-winning artist. Performing hits with a full live band and big hits such as “Rhinestone Cowboy”, “ Galveston” and so many more..

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert
2024-08-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Pacific Symphony, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 92626, United States
Christopher Dragon conducts the Pacific Symphony Orchestra in the musical score of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, live to film. Witness the ultimate battle between father and son set to live music.

Choral Festival
2024-08-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
Pacific Chorale’s Choral Festival returns to the Concert Hall, uniting hundreds of singers from throughout and beyond the community in a program featuring a choral favorite, Haydn’s
Mass in Time of War
.

Jason Mraz and The Superband: The Mystical
2024-08-11 19:30 - 21:30 | The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
Jason Mraz and the Superband return to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, this time backed up by the glorious sounds of the San Diego Symphony, one of only two dates on this tour accompanied by symphony orchestra.

2024-08-13 - 2024-09-08 | La Jolla Playhouse, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
Part memoir, part manifesto about the rise of a superstar, inspired by Sasha Velour’s own origin story and the history of Drag.

VELOUR: A DRAG SPECTACULAR
2024-08-13 - 2024-09-15 | La Jolla Playhouse, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
Created by groundbreaking drag artist Sasha Velour and legendary theatre artist Moisés Kaufman, Velour: A Drag Spectacular is a sweeping, coming-of-age tale that intertwines the radical history of drag and queer expression with personal storytelling. Inspired by Velour’s journey from a small-town, genderfluid child to a globally renowned drag superstar, the show unfolds through a stunning blend of innovative projection mapping, video animation, and awe-inspiring lip-sync performances. Velour, known for her emotional and provocative performance art, uses the power of drag to reveal her deepest fears and joys, immersing the audience in a vivid queer fantasia. Velour: A Drag Spectacularexplores the often confusing yet joyous search for belonging, the deep wells of grief that force us to confront our inner truths, and ultimately, the beauty and humanity of drag.

Totally '80s
2024-08-16 19:30 - 20:30 | The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
Celebrate one of the best decades of music and relive the rock, R&B, and new wave hits from icons like George Michael, Phil Collins, Blondie, Huey Lewis & The News, Journey, Michael Jackson and more with conductor Stuart Chafetz and the San Diego Symphony Orchestra.

Miles Davis: Kind of Blue
2024-08-17 19:30 - 21:30 | The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States

Gipsy Kings Featuring Nicolas Reyes
2024-08-18 19:30 - 21:30 | The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
Gipsy King, made up of members of the Reyes and Baliardo families, is known for their mix of Catalan rumba, flamenco, salsa and pop music. Their rendition of “Hotel California” was included in the film
The Big Lebowski.
Their music has also been featured in shows like
Entourage
and Disney’s
Toy Story 3

John Williams’ Magical Music of Harry Potter
2024-08-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Great Park Live, 8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine, CA, 92618, United States
Embark on a magical orchestEmbark on a magical orchestral journey outdoors, under the stars, when Enrico Lopez-Yañez conducts the spellbinding scores that defined the iconic Harry Potter saga, from the awe-inspiring compositions of John Williams to the mystical works of Patrick Doyle, Nicholas Hooper, and Alexandre Desplat.
