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SUMMARY:DroneArt Show: Four Seasons
DESCRIPTION:Experience classical music like never before at DroneArt Show: Four Seasons\, an open-air spectacle where live musicians and cutting-edge drone technology collide. As a string quartet performs Vivaldi’s iconic score (and more)\, hundreds of illuminated drones transform the night sky into a moving canvas of light\, color\, and choreography. Held April 3–4 at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center\, this 65-minute immersive experience blends art\, music\, and innovation into a breathtaking evening under the stars. \n\n\n\nApril 3rd & 4thTime: Show starts at 8:00 PM. Doors open two hours prior to the start time\, and we encourage you to arrive early as late entry is not permitted.Duration: 65 minutes approx.Location: Chula Vista Elita Athlete Training Center\, 2800 Olympic Pkwy\, Chula Vista\, CA 91915
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/droneart-show-four-seasons/
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SUMMARY:Acoustic Evenings at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
DESCRIPTION:The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library is pleased to present the 2026 spring season of the Acoustic Evenings concert series\, beginning April 3. The Acoustic Evenings series at the Athenaeum showcases some of the finest acoustic musicians in San Diego. Multiple acts fill each program\, and attentive audiences delight in the intimacy of the unplugged storytelling format. San Diego Music Hall of Fame founder Jefferson Jay organizes and hosts the series. The project advances the Athenaeum’s commitment to support diverse San Diego talent. Acoustic Evenings is an unforgettable and personal experience for San Diego music lovers.   \n\n\n\nFridays\, April 3\, 10\, 17 & 24\, 2026Joan & Irwin Jacobs Music RoomAthenaeum Music & Arts Library1008 Wall StreetLa Jolla\, CA 92037
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/acoustic-evenings-at-the-athenaeum-music-arts-library/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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SUMMARY:Jazz Mini Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Jazz Mini Festival at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center celebrates the centennial of jazz legends Miles Davis and John Coltrane with a week of concerts\, conversations\, and special events. The lineup features acclaimed artists including Emmet Cohen\, Terence Blanchard\, Ravi Coltrane\, and an all-star ensemble led by Joe Lovano performing modern interpretations of classic repertoire. Alongside the concerts\, audiences can enjoy artist talks\, panel discussions\, and a free outdoor performance exploring the lasting influence of these two jazz icons.
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/jazz-mini-festival/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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SUMMARY:LUX
DESCRIPTION:Light. Peace. Transcendence.  \n\n\n\nSan Diego Master Chorale returns to St. James by-the-Sea in La Jolla and St. Paul’s Cathedral with LUX — a powerful choral program anchored by Chichester Psalms by Leonard Bernstein and Lux Aeterna by Morten Lauridsen. Featuring organist Martin Green\, this program moves from urgency to stillness\, tracing a journey from conflict to transcendence. Bernstein’s electrifying psalm settings pulse with rhythm and raw questions of unity\, while Lauridsen’s luminous meditation on eternal light offers moments of deep calm and reflection. Surrounding these masterworks are vivid and contrasting voices: Dorchester Canticles by Tarik O’Regan\, alive with rhythmic vitality and radiant energy\, and a Shaker song of simple\, grounded peace. Performed in the resonant acoustics of two of San Diego’s most beautiful sacred spaces\, LUX is more than a concert — it is an immersive experience of sound\, stillness\, and light. \n\n\n\nSATURDAY\, April 11\, 2026\, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral2728 Sixth Ave.San Diego\, CA 92101\n\n\n\nSUNDAY\, April 12\, 2026\, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMSt. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church743 Prospect StLa Jolla\, CA 92037
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/lux/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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SUMMARY:Celestial Bodies: Moons+Marguerite Brown
DESCRIPTION:Sound artist Marguerite Brown opens the evening with an exploration of the electric guitar as a celestial body\, using planetary tuning forks\, custom hardware\, and extended performance techniques to reveal new resonances and cosmic frequencies. Her work invites listeners to consider sound as both vibration and matter\, connecting the earthly and the astronomical. Following Brown\, the bi-coastal quartet MOONS —Judith Berkson\, Laura Cetilia\, Katie Porter\, and Christine Tavolacci — presents a set of new compositions born from years of collaboration in experimental music. Their performances traverse chamber textures\, electroacoustic landscapes\, and subtle improvisations\, creating music that is intimate\, exploratory\, and richly detailed. Together\, Brown and MOONS offer an evening that bridges the cosmic and the deeply intimate. \n\n\n\nAPR 17\, 2026\, 7:30 PMBREAD & SALT GALLERY1955 Julian AveSan Diego\, CA 92113
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/celestial-bodies-moonsmarguerite-brown/
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SUMMARY:Harlem of the West: Jazz Night
DESCRIPTION:Experience the vibrant spirit of San Diego’s historic Jazz Era! Join us on April 18 from 6:00 pm–8:00 pm at the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park for an evening of music\, history\, and celebration. \n\n\n\nIn honor of Jazz Appreciation Month\, the San Diego History Center and the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art (SDAAMFA) invite you to celebrate the legacy of Harlem of the West\, a once‑thriving neighborhood now known as the Gaslamp Quarter. \n\n\n\nImmerse yourself in live jazz performances\, spoken‑word poetry\, and the stories that shaped this historic community. Then\, step into San Diego’s Lost Neighborhoods\, an immersive exhibition from SDHC and SDAAMFA that highlights communities that were displaced by redlining\, freeway construction\, and other discriminatory policies. \n\n\n\nLive Music by New VisionFor more than a decade\, New Vision Band has captivated audiences with a dynamic sound that blends jazz\, gospel\, blues\, soul\, and funk. Each member brings a wealth of musical experience\, creating performances that are both deeply rooted in tradition and refreshingly contemporary. \n\n\n\nKnown for their uplifting and energetic shows\, New Vision transforms every performance into a powerful musical experience—celebrating the spirit\, resilience\, and creativity that define these musical traditions. \n\n\n\nSpoken-word Poetry by Dr. Yolanda Marie FranklinThe evening will be hosted by Yolanda Marie Franklin\, Executive Artistic Director of Common Ground Theatre\, one of San Diego’s longest-running African American theatre companies. \n\n\n\nDr. Franklin will perform spoken-word selections inspired by writers of the Harlem Renaissance\, connecting their literary legacy to the vibrant cultural life of San Diego’s historic Harlem of the West. \n\n\n\nSDHC and SDAAMFA Members $30Non-members $40
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/harlem-of-the-west-jazz-night/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:34th Annual Global Earth Day Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate sustainability\, culture\, and community at the 34th Annual Global Earth Day Festival at the WorldBeat Cultural Center in Balboa Park. This free\, all-ages event features live music—including Grammy Award-winner Kabaka Pyramid—alongside global dance performances\, eco-workshops\, and a vibrant marketplace of conscious vendors. Explore the Ethnobotany Garden\, enjoy plant-based cuisine\, and engage in hands-on activities for all ages. A joyful\, high-energy celebration of our planet and shared humanity on April 19. \n\n\n\nSunday\, April 19th\, 2026 11:00AM – 7:00PMWorldBeat Cultural Center 2100 Park Blvd. Balboa ParkSan Diego CA 92101
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/34th-annual-global-earth-day-festival/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music Performance,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T000000
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SUMMARY:Choir! Choir! Choir!
DESCRIPTION:Sing your heart out with the wildly popular Choir! Choir! Choir! as they transform audiences into performers in this joyful\, interactive musical experience. Guided by the dynamic duo behind the global phenomenon\, participants learn harmonies together and create a powerful\, one-of-a-kind performance in real time. No experience needed—just bring your voice\, your energy\, and get ready to be part of something unforgettable at UC San Diego’s Epstein Family Amphitheater. \n\n\n\nApril 23-25\, 2026Epstein Family Amphitheater 9480 Innovation LnLa Jolla\, CA 92093
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/choir-choir-choir/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Adams Avenue Unplugged
DESCRIPTION:GAYLE SKIDMORE\n\n\n\nAdams Avenue Unplugged features 90 live musical performances inside restaurants\, bars\, and coffee houses along a two-mile stretch of Adams Avenue from University Heights on the West\, through Normal Heights\, and into parts of Kensington to the East. It also has performances outdoors at various patio locations\, including the Smitty’s Food Court and Lestat’s Coffeehouse. The AABA hopes to treat musical aficionados and foodies to the rich neighborhood culture. \n\n\n\nAdams Avenue Unplugged is free and open to the general public\, with the exception of Alejandro Escovedo’s ticketed performance at the Main Stage (Headliner link/bottom of page). The historic Normal Heights United Church hosts the Main Stage and the Community Beer Garden where you can take advantage of the VIP Food & Drink Deal for $25 (link at bottom of page).
URL:https://vanguardculture.com/event/adams-avenue-unplugged-2/
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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