Ziggy Marley Joins the San Diego Symphony at The Rady Shell!
Ziggy Marley joins the San Diego Symphony Orchestra for an evening of music by the eight-time Grammy® winner, Emmy winner, musician, producer, activist and humanitarian who has cultivated a legendary career for close to 40 years. The eldest son of Bob and Rita Marley, Ziggy has hewed his own path as a musical pioneer, infusing the reggae genre with funk, blues, rock and other elements through mindful songcraft. Equal parts master storyteller and motivational guide, he deftly explores issues from environmental awareness to self-empowerment, social injustice to political inequity, while returning again and again to the transformative power of love. Please...
Curtis Taylor: A Trumpet Voice that Speaks to the Soul at Museum of Making Music!
Award-winning trumpeter Curtis Taylor’s lyrical and melodic improvisational style displays a level of maturity far beyond his years. His unique blend of soulfulness, harmonic sensibilities and rhythm melt together for an unforgettable sound that directly connects with the soul of the listener. According to Taylor, “When played honestly, music is the ultimate conveyor of truth and beauty.” Taylor has performed and recorded with Patrice Rushen, Billy Childs, Gary Novak, Bob Sheppard, Ed Motta, Marvin "Smitty' Smith, Rodney Whitaker, Antonio Hart and great gospel luminaries Karen Clark-Sheard, Kierra Sheard and the Singletons. Taylor’s stint with jazz pianist Cyrus Chestnut included a...
San Diego Symphony Orchestra Presents ‘Kodachrome: The Music of Paul Simon’
Maestro Ted Sperling brings the music of legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. Simon's far-reaching catalog of songs have unquestionably become part of America’s, and the world’s, shared musical history. Paul Simon has been crafting tunes and enchanting audiences for more than half a century, penning hundreds of songs from “The Boxer” to "Bridge over Troubled Water” to the indelible music of the Graceland album, and many more. In this special symphonic program, favorite hits, as well as a few deep cuts, are brought to life by two powerhouse singers, Morgan James and Ryan Shaw, in new orchestrations that showcase the enduring...
Experience A Taste Of Japan Through Summer Camps at Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum!
Japanese Friendship Garden 2215 Pan American Road. E, , San Diego
Kids in Grades 1-8 are invited to Summer Camp at the Japanese Friendship Garden an Museum in Balboa Park! Grades 1 & 2 are set for June 24-28; Grades 3-5 run June 24-28 and Grades 6-8 will have camp July 8-12. Sessions are half-days and topics include Calligraphy, Taiko (art of Japanese drumming), Koto (Japanese harp), Ikebana (create a work of art using flowers, leaves and branches), Yukata Dressing (sometimes described as yukata kimono, a type of summer kimono) and more. Registration for each grade level group is first come first serve. View the schedule and here.
School of Rock Rocks the Moonlight Amphitheater!
Based on the hit 2003 film, School of Rock follows Dewey Finn, a failed wannabe rock star who is down on his luck. After Dewey is kicked out of his band, and threatened with eviction, his fortunes take a turn for the better when he intercepts a phone call meant for his flatmate, Ned Schneebly. He quickly decides to make a bit of cash and pose as Ned to take up a supply teaching post at Horace Green, a prestigious prep school. He is horrified to discover that his straight-laced and straight-A students haven’t a clue about rock and roll,...
Enjoy ‘Beethoven by the Bay,’ An Evening of Classical Masterpieces at The Rady Shell!
Experience the elegance of classical music at “Beethoven by the Bay,” an annual all-Beethoven concert presented by the San Diego Symphony at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. The performance features conductor Nicolas Ellis and violinist Geneva Lewis. The program includes Beethoven’s “Overture to Creatures of Prometheus,” “Violin Concerto in D Major,” and the iconic “Symphony No. 5.” Tickets
Gnocchi Goodness: Learn to Make Potato Gnocchi at Balsamico Italian Kitchen!
Become a gnocchi master! 👨🍳 Join this hands-on cooking class and learn to create delicious potato gnocchi from scratch. Perfect your dough, master the shaping technique, and savor your homemade creation. Limited spots available! Date: Sunday, July 14th Time: 2-4pm Price: $70 per person
Small Jar, Big Impact! Join Torrey Holistic’s Peanut Butter Drive!
Peanut Butter for a Purpose Help nourish food-insecure children of San Diego County! Donate an unopened PLASTIC peanut butter jar to Torrey Holistics and get a PREROLL for just a penny! Let's work together to support our community's young ones. Every jar makes a difference. Head to the store to donate today!
Get Ready to Giggle! Don’t Dress for Dinner – A Hilarious Farce at North Coast Rep!
Don’t Dress for Dinner By Marc Camoletti Adapted by Robin Hawdon Directed by Christopher Williams July 17 – August 11, 2024 The most requested return engagement of the past twenty years, DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER is written in the style of a classic French farce, full of mistaken identities, rapid-fire dialogue, and unexpected twists. 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. Playwright Marc Camoletti’s recipe for comedic confusion combines some sexy hanky-panky, mistaken identity, and, of course, dinner in a French country house....
Attention All Comic-Con Attendees!!! Make Your First Stop Richard Walker’s Pancake House For a Hearty Breakfast or Lunch!
Dine on gourmet pancakes, baked omelettes and crêpes at the flagship Front Street restaurant that is Richard Walker's Pancake House, one of four locations in San Diego County. The menu features 20-plus varieties of pancakes, an array of egg dishes, waffles and crepes. There’s also a lunch menu of sandwiches and salads and a children’s menu. Enjoy egg and thick-cut bacon dishes and the show-stopper: the apple pancake, which is cooked to order in 10 to 20 minutes. Customers might smell the apples baking when they arrive. The eatery is also known for its oven-baked omelettes and its German pancake, a large bowl-shaped, souffle-like baked...