Velour: A Drag Spectacular at La Jolla Playhouse!
Radical. Magical. Unforgettable. A groundbreaking new theatrical experience about the rise of a superstar. Sasha Velour is “a glossy, living piece of art” (Interview Magazine) and a true polymath – a gender-fluid drag queen, author, activist, artist and winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race who has performed her fantastical shows to sold-out audiences around the world. Moisés Kaufman has created some of the most powerful theatre works of recent times (The Laramie Project, Here There Are Blueberries). Their iconic collaboration is part memoir, part manifesto, and a modern coming‑of‑age tale inspired by Sasha’s own origin story and the history of Drag....
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at The moonlight Amphitheater!
Our second jukebox musical of the summer, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical tells the story of Carole King’s life and career, using songs she wrote. Before she was hit-maker Carole King — she was Carole Klein, a young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. Eventually she meets a handsome young lyricist named Gerry Goffin and the two partner in romance and songwriting. The duo make a name for themselves in the music business, knocking out hit after hit, get married and have a child. However, while their careers are on the rise, Carole’s personal life falls apart and she...
John Legend: A Night of Songs and Stories with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra
This special performance will feature songs and stories with 12-time GRAMMY® winner John Legend, alongside the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. Experience intimate reimaginings of his greatest hits (“All of Me,” “Ordinary People,” “Tonight”), unexpected stories from Legend’s life and career, and selections from his most recent release LEGEND (“Nervous,” “Wonder Woman”).
Wild Ramona with Roy Toft: A Talk at The Nat!
Thursday, August 15, 2024 7 PM Dive into the world of local wildlife as Roy Toft, an award-winning photographer and biologist, shares his captivating stories and stunning images. From coyotes and jackrabbits to mountain lions, Roy Toft’s backyard is full of wildlife, and he’s captured all kinds of incredible images with the help of remote camera traps. Join us as he shares thrilling stories and stunning images of our wild neighbors. Learn the techniques behind these incredible photos and get tips on setting up your very own trail cameras so you can see what might be lurking in your backyard!...
Totally ’80s With the San Diego Symphony Orchestra
The San Diego Symphony Orchestra is like totally crankin’ up the Tears for Fears and celebrating one of the most decadent decades of music – the '80s! Relive rock, R & B, and new wave hits from icons like George Michael, Phil Collins, Blondie, Huey Lewis & The News, Robert Palmer, Cyndi Lauper, Journey, Michael Jackson, Mr. Mister, Cher, Kool & The Gang, Tommy Tutone and more with Stuart Chafetz and the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. It’s the perfect reason to break out your Swatch watch, tease up your hair, and enjoy some bodacious music!
Totally ’80s with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra at The Rady Shell!
They're like totally crankin’ up the Tears for Fears and celebrating one of the most decadent decades of music – the '80s! Relive rock, R & B, and new wave hits from icons like George Michael, Phil Collins, Blondie, Huey Lewis & The News, Robert Palmer, Cyndi Lauper, Journey, Michael Jackson, Mr. Mister, Cher, Kool & The Gang, Tommy Tutone and more with Stuart Chafetz and the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. It’s the perfect reason to break out your Swatch watch, tease up your hair, and enjoy some bodacious music! Buy Tickets
The Arcadian Wild: Harmonies and Hospitality for a Gentler World at Museum of Making Music!
Harmony has been at the center of our musical experience and expression from the very beginning,” says mandolinist/singer Lincoln Mick. “Often, when we’re unsure of what to do next, we’ll say, ‘Let’s just all sing together.’ We’ve changed a lot as a band over the years, but harmony has always been the backbone of what we do, which has led us to create all thesebackground vocals that not only support the lead, but have a life and character of their own.” This sense of harmony and hospitality has been central to The Arcadian Wild’s story from its earliest days. Named...
Enjoy ‘Miles Davis: Kind of Blue’ at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park!
Join Gilbert Castellanos and friends as they celebrate Miles Davis and his all-star band. One of the greatest albums of all time and the best-selling jazz album ever, Miles Davis' masterpiece Kind of Blue is as relevant and revered today as when it was recorded. Released on August 17, 1959, this concert celebrates the 65th anniversary of Davis' acclaimed album. Talented student musicians of the Young Lions Jazz Conservatory perform a pre-concert set.
See the Gipsy Kings Featuring Nicolas Reyes at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park!
Nicolas Reyes has been the leader and co-founder of the Gipsy Kings for well over 30 years. In the past three decades, they have dominated the World Music charts and sold more than 14 million albums worldwide. Their platinum compilation, The Best of the Gipsy Kings, was charting for over a year upon its release and their ninth studio album, Savor Flamenco, was awarded the Grammy® for Best World Music Album in 2013. This iconic legacy began when Nicolas’ father, Jose Reyes, formed a celebrated flamenco duo with Manitas de Plata (which boasted fans as famed as Miles Davis and Pablo Picasso). When...
Liquid Bricks: Jazzy Nights at Prohibition!
ProhibitionSD 548 5th Avenue, San Diego
Unwind with the smooth sounds of Liquid Bricks on 19 & 20 August, 2024 at Prohibition. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails and live jazz in their intimate atmosphere. It's the perfect way to begin your week.