Survivor Tree Commemoration at San Diego Botanic Gardens!
SDBG joins in unity with friends and colleagues from around the globe for our second annual Survivor Tree Ceremony. Descended from a mother tree that survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan 79 years ago, this special ginkgo tree was planted at the Garden in May 2023. The ceremonial event will take place on Monday, August 5 starting at 4:00 p.m. We will gather for a moment of silence at 4:15p.m., corresponding to the exact moment when the citizens of Hiroshima gather to mark the dropping of the A-bomb on August 6, 1945. The commemoration ceremony will include remarks from...
La Jolla Music Society Artist Lounge with Sterling Elliott at The Conrad!
Acclaimed for his stellar stage presence and joyous musicianship, cellist Sterling Elliott is a 2021 Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient and the winner of the Senior Division of the 2019 National Sphinx Competition. Already in his young career, he has appeared with many major orchestras and is fast becoming a favorite on the summer festival circuit. This season, he received a Sphinx Medal of Excellence, the highest honor bestowed by the Sphinx Organization, awarded to artists who early in their careers demonstrate artistic excellence, outstanding work ethic, a spirit of determination, and an ongoing commitment to leadership and their communities....
Detroit Sounds Take Over Tuesdays at Prohibition San Diego!
ProhibitionSD 548 5th Avenue, San Diego
Get ready to feel the Motor City rhythm every Tuesday at Prohibition! Detroit Sounds brings the authentic sound of Motown and soul to San Diego. Enjoy classic hits and contemporary vibes while sipping on our signature cocktails. Don't miss out!
From Broken Instruments to Lifelong Passions: Screening of “The Last Repair Shop” at The Conrad!
From Academy Award-winning directing duo Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers, The Last Repair Shop grants access to the nondescript warehouse in the heart of downtown Los Angeles in which a dwindling handful of devoted craftspeople maintain over 80,000 student musical instruments, the largest remaining workshop in America of its kind. Meet four unforgettable characters whose broken-and-repaired lives have been dedicated to bringing so much more than music to the schoolchildren of the recording capital of the world. A screening of the film will be followed by a Q&A with one of the film’s producers, Josh Rosenberg. Encounters are free afternoon...
San Diego Symphony Presents ‘Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert’
The San Diego Symphony presents "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert" with composer John Williams’ venerated score performed live to the film Aug. 9-10. The concert will be led by conductor Norman Huynh. Since the release of the first "Star Wars" movie over 45 years ago, the "Star Wars" saga has had a seismic impact on both cinema and culture, inspiring audiences around the world with its mythic storytelling, captivating characters, groundbreaking special effects and iconic musical scores composed by Williams. The film and its RIAA® gold-certified soundtrack feature eleven score cues composed by legendary Academy Award® and...
Jason Mraz and The Superband return to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park!
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! Come early for a 6:30 p.m. set by Special Guest the Molly Miller Trio! Please note: Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; this concert will end with a pyrotechnic/firework display.
Master the Art of Pasta Sauce at Balsamico Italian Kitchen!
Unleash your inner chef with our Pasta Sauce Workshop! Learn to create classic Italian flavors like pesto, marinara, and bolognese from scratch. This hands-on class is perfect for pasta lovers and aspiring home cooks alike. Join Balsamico Italian Kitchen on Sunday, August 11th from 2-4pm for a fun and delicious afternoon. Limited spots available! Reserve your spot now.
Come to The Artist Lounge with Paul Wiancko at The Atkinson Room!
The Washington Post describes acclaimed composer and cellist Paul Wiancko as “a restless and multifaceted talent who plays well with others”—a reference to his substantial collaborations with diverse artists like Max Richter, Chick Corea, Norah Jones, Arcade Fire, and The National. In 2023, he was named Director of Chamber Music at Spoleto Festival USA. He also recently became the cellist of the internationally celebrated Kronos Quartet, in addition to his role as a founding member of the viola and cello duo Ayane & Paul and Owls, a quartet-collective dubbed a “dream group” by The New York Times. FREE RSVP
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...