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Change the conversation. Change the world.

This gripping new musical tells the inspirational story of one of the most important friendships in our nation’s history, and a divided country coming together.

Summer, 1862. President Abraham Lincoln must find a way to end the Civil War. Enter powerful abolitionist Frederick Douglass. If he can meet Lincoln face to face, he can help the president cement a vision of the future that ends slavery along with the war — all while preserving the Union. Just three meetings took place between the two men — pivotal conversations between two brilliant leaders that shaped the course of history.

This is the sixth Playhouse collaboration between Joe DiPietro and Christopher Ashley (including the hit shows Babbitt, Diana, and Memphis). Composer Crystal Monee Hall and lyricist Daniel J. Watts complete the multi-award-winning creative team.

The extraordinary cast features Ivan Hernandez as President Abraham Lincoln, Quentin Earl Darrington as Frederick Douglass, Carmen Cusack as Mary Todd Lincoln, Eric Anderson as George B. McClellan, John-Andrew Morrison as William Slade and Saycon Sengbloh as Elizabeth Keckley.

With an epic original score blending gospel, R&B, powerhouse anthems and Broadway, 3 Summers of Lincoln is the next unmissable, spectacular world premiere from La Jolla Playhouse.

JUST RELEASED: SOUVENIR TICKETS FOR 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN

Remember your experience at this epic new musical with a limited-edition souvenir ticket, featuring show artwork from the world-premiere run and printed autographs of the creators and cast. From $20. Find out more.

Buy Tickets Here.

Find that special gift for the dad or grad in your life at The Village Faire Shopping Center in historic Carlsbad Village, which sits about a block from the ocean. Set in New England-style architecture surrounding a newly remodeled fountain courtyard, the center’s boutique shops include beauty, fitness, a day spa, clothing, gifts, jewelry and imports. Dining covers a wide range of cuisine, including Indian, Italian, Southwestern, Californian and Japanese, not to mention burgers, gelato, smoothies and coffee. Other establishments include a surfboard shop, art galleries, real estate services and a UPS Store. shopvillagefaire.com

Choose from a wide range of cuisine at Village Faire, the charming seaside shopping and dining complex in the heart of the historic village of Carlsbad. Relax with a craft beer or hand-crafted cocktail at The Compass. Or try Southwest fare with a California twist at Coyote Bar & Grill, a neighborhood favorite. Enjoy a plate of fresh pasta or a specialty thin-crust pizza on the expansive patio at Gregorio’s Italian Restaurant. Steps away, drink in newly opened SAME SAME, a craft cocktail bar and restaurant. For a memorable cultural experience, check out Taste of the Himalayas. Next door, treat yourself to breakfast or lunch at the Naked Cafe, serving health-oriented soups and sandwiches. Check out American Heroes & Brew, serving up sandwiches from around the U.S.A., plus beer and wine. Also stop by GONZO!Yelp’s TOP 20 in the U.S.A. restaurant serving your favorite ramen or build-your-own Hawaiian-style bowl of culinary fun at Hooked on Poke. In the mood for a board game or need to work on your laptop? Be sure to linger over a latte or light lunch at Vinaka Cafe, the quaint coffeehouse offering free WiFi and an outdoor deck. For the best authentic Italian Gelato dessert any where, stop by Gelato Love, also serving small pastries. Or if you’re craving sushi, Sushi Taisho is now open. shopvillagefaire.com

Celebrate the season at the San Diego Natural History Museum in Balboa Park, offering multilevel exhibit and event spaces that invite guests to explore galleries that illustrate the science and beauty of nature. Venue spaces include the Sefton Atrium with a four-story translucent ceiling and granite floor; the Photographic Exhibition Gallery, the Charmaine, and Maurice Kaplan Theater, the El Mirador Rooftop Terrace (the only rooftop deck in Balboa Park); the J.W. Sefton Boardroom and the full museum. Learn more about planning an event at the NAT here.

For regular visits to the museum, enjoy $4 off adult admission here:

San Diego Natural History Museum Coupon