Performances+ Interactive Programs
The Program: Mark your calendar for these August SoCal performances.
Note: Though hours and formats are updated regularly, they can change without notice; best to confirm at venue websites.
LA PHIL
Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience
Aug. 30-31. Music and Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic perform a specially created score live to picture that will transport audiences on a cinematic journey through the studio’s first 23 films. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles. hollywoodbowl.com
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
Tchaikovsky Spectacular
Aug. 30. The final classical concert of the summer season features Rafael Payare conducting the San Diego Symphony Orchestra with soloist Blake Pouliot. The concert will end with a pyrotechnic/firework display accompaniment to the 1812 Overture. Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org
THE RADY SHELL AT JACOBS PARK
Pink Martini Featuring China Forbes: 30th Anniversary Tour
Aug. 25. Pink Martini, the globetrotting “little orchestra,” helmed by pianist Thomas Lauderdale, returns to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park to celebrate their 30th anniversary year with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra.The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org
PASADENA SYMPHONY & POPS
California Dreamin’
Aug. 24. Music that shaped a state of mind from the Gold Rush through the ‘60s – from Chet Baker’s West Coast Jazz and the Latin sounds of Carmen Miranda and Santana to the Beach Boys, the Mamas and the Papas and more. LA County Arboretum, 301 N Baldwin Ave, Arcadia. pasadenasymphony-pops.org
THE RADY SHELL AT JACOBS PARK
Gary Clark Jr.
Aug. 24. Gary Clark Jr. achieved global impact following his first Grammy in 2014, winning Best Traditional R&B Performance. Throughout 2019, Clark ascended to greater heights. Clark has just completed his fourth and most compelling body of work to date, titled JPEG RAW, out now via Warner Records. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org
PACIFIC SYMPHONY
John Williams’ Magical Music of Harry Potter
Aug. 23. Embark 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. Great Park, 8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine. pacificsymphony.org
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
Sondheim Tonight! A Celebration of Genius
Aug. 23. Stephen Sondheim transformed the course of American musical theater with innovation and intelligence. The San Diego Symphony is presenting a tribute featuring essential Broadway singers whose lives and careers have been transformed by his work. Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org
THE RADY SHELL AT JACOBS PARK
Gipsy Kings Featuring Nicolas Reyes
Aug. 18. 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. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org
THE RADY SHELL AT JACOBS PARK
Miles Davis: Kind of Blue
Aug. 17. Gilbert Castellanos celebrates Miles Davis and his all-star band and one of the greatest albums of all time, Miles Davis’ masterpiece Kind of Blue is as relevant and revered today as when it was recorded in 1959.The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
Totally ’80s
Aug. 16. 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. Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org
THE RADY SHELL AT JACOBS PARK
John Legend: A Night of Songs and Stories
Aug. 15. EGOT winner John Legend performs alongside the San Diego Symphony Orchestra for an intimate evening of his greatest hits reimagined. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego.theshell.org
A JOLLA PLAYHOUSE
Velour: A Drag Spectacular
Aug. 13-Sept. 8. Part memoir, part manifesto about the rise of a superstar, inspired by Sasha Velour’s own origin story and the history of Drag. Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre, 2910 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla.lajollaplayhouse.org
PACIFIC CHORALE
Choral Festival
Aug. 11. 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. Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa.pacificchorale.org
THE RADY SHELL AT JACOBS PARK
Jason Mraz and The Superband: The Mystical
Aug. 11. 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! The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org
CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO
“Rhinestone Cowboy” A Tribute to Glen Campbell
Aug. 10. 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.. California Center for the Arts, Concert Hall, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. artcenter.org
PACIFIC SYMPHONY
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert
Aug. 10. 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. Great Park, 8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine. pacificsymphony.org
PASADENA SYMPHONY & POPS
Michael Cavanaugh: Singer Songwriters
Aug. 10. Michael Cavanaugh returns to the Pasadena Symphony with the easy listening music of Paul Simon, James Taylor and Neil Diamond. LA County Arboretum, 301 N Baldwin Ave, Arcadia. pasadenasymphony-pops.org
THE RADY SHELL AT JACOBS PARK
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert
Aug. 9-10. 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. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Peter Pan
Aug 6-18. 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! Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. scfta.org
THE RADY SHELL AT JACOBS PARK
Norah Jones Visions Tour 2024
Aug. 6. Live Nation presents Norah Jones upon the release of her ninth solo album Visions, a collaboration with producer and multi-instrumentalist Leon Michels. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org
OCEANSIDE THEATRE
The Rocket Man Experience
Aug. 4. 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. Main Stage, 217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside. oceansidetheatre.org
THE RADY SHELL AT JACOBS PARK
Los Lobos & Los Lonely Boys: The Brotherhood Tour
Aug. 4. Two legendary bands come together for an unforgettable co-headlining tour aptly titled “The Brotherhood Tour”. They are joined by special guest Son Rompe Pera for an evening of culture, camaraderie, and music. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Blue and Bingo
Aug. 3-4. 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. Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. scfta.org
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
‘RENT’ in Concert
Aug. 2. 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. Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org
THE OLD GLOBE
Henry 6 Part Two: Riot and Reckoning
Through Sept. 15. 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. Presented as a two-part event. Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego. theoldglobe.org
THE OLD GLOBE
Henry 6 Part One: Flowers and France
Through Sept 15. 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. Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego. oldglobe.org
CENTER THEATRE GROUP
Clue
Through Aug 25. 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. centertheatregroup.org
THE OLD GLOBE
Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B
Through Aug. 25. 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. theoldglobe.org
LAMB’S PLAYERS THEATRE
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Through Aug. 18. Catch the funniest musical comedy of the past 20 years—a hilarious unforgettable middle school spelling competition performed by multitalented adults. 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado. lambsplayer.org
LA JOLLA PLAYHOUSE
Derecho
Through Aug. 18. 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. Mandell Weiss Theatre, 2910 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla. lajollaplayhouse.org
NORTH COAST REP
Don’t Dress for Dinner
Through Aug. 11. 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. 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Solana Beach. northcoastrep.org
SOUTH COAST REPERTORY
The Old Man and The Moon
Through Aug. 11. 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? Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Old Mission Rd, San Juan Capistrano. scr.org
CYGNET THEATRE
tick, tick … BOOM!
Through Aug. 4. 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? Old Town Theatre, 4040 Twiggs St., San Diego. cygnettheatre.com
THE OLD GLOBE
Duel Reality
Through Aug. 4. 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 danger of competition provide the thrilling backdrop to The 7 Fingers’s one-of-a-kind daredevil theatrical extravaganza. Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego. oldglobe.org
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