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Steam Powered Giraffe: Live in Concert

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

San Diego’s robot band performs live with musical acts that combine robot pantomime, dance, comedy, and music. Costumes and makeup, Welcome!

Payare Conducts Mozart

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

San Diego Symphony performs three Mozart symphonies under the direction of Rafael Payare. The program will cover three of the composer’s best loved symphonies written across his lifetime.

Beethoven Emperor

Pasadena Playhouse 39 S. El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA, United States

Presenting Composer Jessica Hunt at the Composers Showcase with George Li on piano and conducted by Kensho Watanabe. January 27 Sunday at 2:00pm & 8:00pm

The Year of Magical Thinking

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

Joan Didion’s best-selling memoir about the sudden loss of her husband and daughter is brought to life by actress Sandy Campbell in this powerful one-woman show January 27 & 28, at  2 p.m.

English at The Old Globe

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

This Pulitzer-Prize winning production is told with hilarious wit and genuine compassion as it follows the journey of adult students in Tehran as they prepare for an English proficiency exam in search for opportunity, access or a new calling.

Takacs Quartet and Marc-André Hamelin

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

The Takács Quartet, famous for its balanced and unified musical delivery, returns to the Samueli Theater, their second home, alongside the technically astounding pianist Marc-André Hamelin. The egular audience will recall the quartet's dynamic and spirited performances. They have the distinction of being the first string quartet inducted into the Gramophone Hall of Fame and […]

A Golden Anniversary with Herb Alpert & Lani Hall

The Soraya 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA, United States

Celebrated trumpeter Herb Alpert who changed the face of music when he founded A&M Records celebrates 50 years of marriage with Grammy Award-winning vocalist Lani Hall. They perform together on stage for a timeless program that celebrates their life of making music.

Terri Lyne Carrington: New Standards

CAP AT UCLA 10745 Dickson Ct., Los Angeles, United States

NEA Jazz Master and three-time Grammy Award-winning drummer Terri Lyne Carrington began her career at the age of 10 and has made a mark for her passion for inclusivity and elevating the voices of women, trans and non-binary people in jazz.

Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet

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

Matthew Bourne directs and choreographs a retelling of the ageless tale of forbidden love between two teens who follow their hearts and risk everything to be together. Hours vary, check website for more details.

Ranky Tanky with very special guest Ms. Lisa Fischer

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

Ranky Tanky brings a lively "get funky" atmosphere with their warm West African Island rhythms and South Carolina Gullah roots, creating a perfect party setting. Paired with the versatile and unparalleled vocal talents of Fischer, formerly one of the world's leading rock 'n roll backup singers, the duo offers an entertaining night of music. Fischer, […]

Chapatti

Scripps Ranch Theatre 10755 Scripps Poway Parkway, San Diego, United States

It’s a meet cute between two animal lovers living in Dublin: Dan and his dog Chapatti crosses paths with Betty and her nineteen cats. A spark ignites and the heartwarming story of two people re-discovering human companionship. Content advisory – Please note, this production contains discussion of suicide and adult themes.

A Conversation with Kristen Hannah

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

Kristin Hannah is the bestselling author of over twenty novels, including The Nightingale and Firefly Lane. She will be hosting a session at Segerstrom Center.

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