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The Bold, the Beautiful & the Brilliantly Weird

  • 27th Athenaeum Summer Festival

    Virtuoso pianist Gustavo Romero returns to the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library for the 27th Athenaeum Summer Festival, a beloved San Diego tradition celebrating the depth and brilliance of the piano repertoire. This year’s series, Romantic Fire and the Spanish Soul, explores the music of Franz Liszt alongside works by Spanish masters Isaac Albéniz, Enrique […]

  • 38th San Diego International Summer Organ Festival

    Experience one of San Diego’s most treasured summer traditions at the 38th San Diego International Summer Organ Festival, held every Monday evening from July 13 through September 7, 2026 at […]

  • MCASD x Future Is Color: Jazz Night

    Enjoy an unforgettable summer evening where contemporary art meets live music at MCASD x Future Is Color: Jazz Night on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the Museum of Contemporary Art […]

  • San Diego PRIDE Festival

    One of the nation’s largest and most beloved Pride celebrations returns July 18–19, 2026, as San Diego Pride fills Hillcrest and Balboa Park with a vibrant weekend honoring the LGBTQIA+ […]

  • Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

    Experience the sweeping cinematic soundscapes of one of the world’s most celebrated film composers at Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer, presented beneath the glow of hundreds of candles at […]

  • Best of San Diego Party 2026 | San Diego Magazine

    San Diego Magazine’s Best of San Diego Party presented by Pechanga Resort & Casino is the ultimate summer celebration. The event brings together the top local restaurants, breweries, wineries, distilleries and businesses as featured in San Diego Magazine‘s Best Restaurants and Best of San Diego issues. Guests can expect unlimited bites and sips from more than 90 vendors along with live entertainment, […]

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  • HELL’S KITCHEN

    Rebellious and stifled by an overprotective single mother, Ali is lost until she meets her mentor: a neighbor who opens her heart and mind to the power of the piano. […]

  • 50th Anniversary Tribute to Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life

    One of San Diego’s most intimate listening rooms celebrates a landmark recording with A 50th Anniversary Tribute to Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life, taking place August 12–15, 2026 at The Jazz Lounge. Founded by acclaimed vocalist Leonard Patton, The Jazz Lounge was created as a space where live music takes center stage, […]

  • 2026 Carnaval of New Latinx Musicals

    Celebrate the future of Latiné musical theatre at the 2026 Carnaval of New Latinx Musicals, taking place August 28–30, 2026 at UC San Diego’s Epstein Family Amphitheater. Produced by the […]

  • Silent Movie Mondays: The Headless Horseman (1922)

    Experience the eerie charm of Washington Irving’s legendary tale brought to life in The Headless Horseman! Starring the iconic Will Rogers, these atmospheric silent classic blends humor, romance, and spine-tingling folklore […]

  • San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival

    The San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival returns October 1–4, 2026, celebrating the rich cultural exchange that defines one of North America’s most dynamic binational regions. Produced by San Diego Jazz Ventures, the expanded four-day festival features an inspiring lineup of free and ticketed performances by acclaimed artists from the United States, Mexico, and Latin […]

  • Jazz Mini Festival | La Jolla Film Festival

    Now in its third year, the Jazz Mini-Festival brings the best jazz musicians in the country to The Conrad in a weeklong celebration of concerts, lectures, and engagement events. Following […]