Mountaineer Peter Hillary Discusses 70 Years of Everest at The Conrad!
Hear Peter Hillary discuss his mountaineering adventures during "70 Years of Everest" at The Conrad on Jan. 18! Peter Hillary was brought up in a household where adventure was always on the menu. His father, Sir Edmund Hillary, made the first ascent of Mt. Everest in 1953 with his climbing partner Tenzing Norgay. That expedition would launch his family on extraordinary journeys through the Himalayas and around the world, and inspire a life of philanthropy. The Hillary family never travels without doing good. A true lifetime adventurer, Peter Hillary has been on 50 mountaineering expeditions around the world, including five...
Enjoy the Tatiana Eva-Marie & Avalon Jazz Band at The Conrad!
See acclaimed Brooklyn-based singer and bandleader Tatiana Eva-Marie at The Conrad on Jan. 19! Eva-Marie was born and raised in Europe in a professional musical family. The daughter of a Swiss-French composer and a Romanian classical violinist, Tatiana Eva-Marie grew up equally fascinated by her father’s New Orleans jazz records, and her mother’s heritage of Klezmer and Gypsy folk music. Nicknamed “the Gypsy-jazz warbler” by the New York Times and acclaimed as a “millennial shaking up the jazz scene” by Vanity Fair, Tatiana Eva-Marie returns to explore the music of composer Django Reinhardt through her own original arrangements and lyrics...
Hear the San Diego Symphony Perform Three Mozart Symphonies at The Conrad!
Hear the San Diego Symphony perform three Mozart symphonies up close and personal at The Conrad in La Jolla on Jan. 26, 2024. Music Director Rafael Payare leads this program of three of the prodigy composer’s best loved symphonies written across his lifetime. Symphony No. 29 provides a snapshot of the impeccable compositional prowess of the composer at 18 years old; Symphony No. 35, named the “Haffner" Symphony, is known for its fiery and fleet melodies; Symphony No. 40 is one of the final symphonies Mozart wrote, and is a masterwork in its own right. ARTISTS AND REPERTOIRE Rafael Payare,...
Dynamic Dutch Brothers and Piano Duo Lucas and Arthur Jussen to Perform at The Conrad!
Dutch brothers Lucas and Arthur Jussen have conquered the classical music scene with personality, charm, and exciting programs showcasing the unbreakable bond of their duets, whether on one piano or two. On their way to Carnegie Hall, the dynamic and charismatic brothers make their California debuts and demonstrate why Pianist magazine called them “a photogenic pair of musical wizards.” “It is like driving a pair of BMWs,” remarked conductor Michael Schønwandt after directing the Dutch brothers Lucas (29) and Arthur Jussen (26). Despite their young ages, they have been part of the international concert world for years and are praised vigorously by...
Launch Your Imagination at the San Diego Air & Space Museum in Balboa Park!
San Diego Air & Space Museum 2001 Pan American Plz, San Diego, CA
Get lost in aviation and space exploration at this top-flight museum in the heart of Balboa Park! See a flight-worthy replica of the Spirit of St. Louis which carried Charles Lindbergh on the world’s first solo trans-Atlantic flight. Experience the real Apollo 9 command module, one of only a handful on display in the world. View aircraft used by barnstormers of the 1920s. Appreciate classic military aircraft from World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Enjoy the only 3D/4D theater in Balboa Park. Now Open! "SPACE: Our Greatest Adventure" and "ABOVE AND BEYOND," two interactive galleries exploring mankind’s never-ending...
Hang Out With Adoptable Kitties at The Cat Café In Downtown San Diego! Monthly Memberships Available!
Start feline fine at this coffee and cat lovers' paradise, serving up hot drinks and snacks along with playtime purrs in downtown San Diego. Guests make a reservation online for a one-hour visit with cuddly, heartwarming kitties who hang out in a bright room filled with fluffy beds, toys, cat trees and scratching posts. Admission includes a food or drink item. Once inside, patrons may pet and play with about a dozen cats or simply gaze blissfully in their direction. Most of these furry bundles of love are adoptable from The Rescue House, a nonprofit dedicated to helping homeless kitties...
Hear Dynamic Young Saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin at The Conrad!
Voted “Rising Star Alto Saxophonist in the 2020 Downbeat Critics Poll and “Up and Coming Artist of the Year” by the Jazz Journalists Association, charismatic and dynamic young saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin fuses traditional conceptions of jazz, hip hop, and soul. For this JAI debut Jan. 28, Benjamin features the quartet from her 2023 release Phoenix, an album that also featured cameos by some of Benjamin’s heroes including Wayne Shorter, Angela Davis, Dianne Reeves, and Patrice Rushen. The album was just nominated for three GRAMMYs.
Tequila Tasting Dinner at Casa de Pico!
Don’t miss out on Casa de Pico’s Thursday night Teremana Tequila Tasting Dinner! Join us for a four-course meal crafted to Teremana’s finest tequilas – the smooth and crisp silver, the rich and complex reposado, and the velvety and refined anejo. 🍹 Reservations are required with limited spots available! Link in bio to sign up!
Explore the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park!
Explore the peaceful and beautiful Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park. The Garden features a meandering path flanked by artfully arranged rocks, shrubbery, and trees that lead to the new expansion hosting a koi pond, waterfall, the Inamori Pavilion, and the oldest bronze bosatsu in the nation The Garden is open from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily. See JFG's programs and events here
Enjoy A 2-For-1 Wine Tasting at Wiens Family Cellars!
Experience exceptional wine at Wiens Family Cellars, a sanctuary of taste and refinement in the rolling hills of Temecula Valley. The estate winery proudly produces premium big reds, crisp whites, refreshing rosés and savory sparklers expressive of the region’s unique terroir. Winemakers are passionate artisans dedicated to their craft, consistently curating authentic blends made from traditional techniques, fostered in innovative practices to ensure the utmost quality and character in every bottle. Each wine is a testament to the dedication and expertise poured into its creation. Tastings are $30, and include six palate-pleasing pours and a souvenir glass. Enjoy site tours (by...