THINGS TO DO

The Bold, the Beautiful & the Brilliantly Weird

  • Big Deal on Madonna Street

    An all-star cast and jazzy score highlight this charming comedy, a deft satire of classic caper films. Big Deal on Madonna Street hilariously details the plight of a sad-sack group […]

  • Omar Sosa Quarteto Americanos

    Experience the dynamic rhythms of Grammy-nominated Cuban composer-pianist Omar Sosa and his Quarteto Americanos as they make their highly anticipated local debut at Scripps Research on March 27. A fusion of Afro-Cuban jazz and global influences, this performance promises an evening of unparalleled artistry and cultural connection.

  • Art Noir

    Step into a world of suspense, mystery, and psychological tension with Art Noir, an exhibition where pop culture and fine art collide. Join us on Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 6–9 PM for the public reception with local artists, including artists working out of The Studio Door's 17 artist spaces.

  • Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

    The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain brings its signature wit and musical brilliance to the stage, blending genres from Tchaikovsky to Lady Gaga in a fast-paced, joy-filled performance.

  • Sona Jobarteh

    Sona Jobarteh is a unique and pioneering musical icon of her time whose renown has been rapidly flourishing globally. Born into a Griot family from the Gambia, a tradition that dates back seven centuries, she is the first female within this tradition to become a professional virtuoso on the Kora. See her perform at the La Jolla Music Society on April 5th!

  • GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES

    It’s not your typical love story when Doug and Kayleen meet at the nurse’s office in their elementary school; she’s got a painful stomach ache, and he’s all banged up from riding his bike off the roof. Over the next thirty years, they find each other again and again, brought together by injury, heartbreak, and their own self-destructive tendencies.

  • Le Salon de Musiques – Virtuosic Strings & Piano

    Celebrate spring with an uplifting performance featuring romantic masterpieces by Chopin, Glinka, and Onslow—including a U.S. premiere. Introduced by musicologist Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano, this intimate concert at the La Jolla Woman’s Club includes a post-performance Q&A and a high tea buffet with French Champagne

  • San Diego Underground Film Festival

    Celebrate a decade of boundary-pushing cinema at the 10th Annual San Diego Underground Film Festival—featuring experimental films, live music, and performances by local and international artists.

  • Dreams Dyed Blue: Journey Through Sound & Color

    "Dreams Dyed Blue" is a genre-blending electroacoustic/hip-hop performance that immerses audiences in a poignant, multisensory journey through the pursuit of dreams, featuring cutting-edge visuals and live music.

  • 7 Last Words with So Say We All

    In collaboration with So Say We All, the Hausmann Quartet presents Seven Last Words, a performance of Joseph Haydn’s epic masterpiece alongside spoken word presentations of original works by the authors themselves.

  • An Evening with Isaac Mizrahi

    Actor, host, writer, designer and producer Isaac Mizrahi brings his one-of-a-kind show to the David & Dorothea Garfield stage, combining comedy, commentary and an array of classic and soon-to-be classic songs from Stephen Sondheim to Blondie, from Comden & Green to Madonna.

  • Art Scene West

    Experience the inaugural Art Scene West Film Festival at Seaport Village, showcasing independent short films, live music, and community arts partnerships on April 25–26.