THINGS TO DO

The Bold, the Beautiful & the Brilliantly Weird

  • Jazz in Verse: The Rhythm of Resilience

    Step into an evening where poetry finds its pulse in the rhythm of jazz. Classic poems of resilience and connection are reimagined alongside new contemporary works. Introduced on the smooth currents of jazz. Featuring Kahill Childs on Sax, Luke Littie on Bass, Quincy Reyes on Piano, Zollie Wariner on drums and Clarence McDuffie III on trumpet.

  • Trolley Dances

    For over 25 years, San Diego Dance Theater’s Trolley Dances™ has transformed transit stops into stages, bringing site-specific dance to the public via the city’s trolley system. Created by Jean Isaacs, this unique annual event features original choreography performed by community and company dancers across unexpected urban locations.

  • Adams Avenue Street Fair

    The 43rd annual Adams Avenue Street Fair brings 75 bands, food, vendors, beer gardens, and family fun to Normal Heights, Sept. 20-21, 2025.

  • Sacha’s Supper Club

    Sacha’s Supper Club and La Jolla Music Society present Paris After Dark, the debut of the Music Without Borders series. Celebrate 100 years of French and American jazz and pop classics with singer Sacha Boutros, trumpeter Stéphane Bel

  • Hidden City Film Festival

    Discover the inaugural Hidden City Film Festival in Escondido, Sept. 26–28, 2025, with independent films, shorts, Q&As, and awards celebrating bold new voices in cinema.

  • Idioma

    Ballet Collective San Diego presents IDIOMA, a vibrant evening of contemporary ballet featuring works by local choreographers Paulette Andalon, Tylor Bradshaw, Holly Meacham, Whitney Edwards, Emily Miller, and guest choreographer Holly Curran of the Metropolitan Opera NYC.

  • San Diego Music Hall of Fame

    Celebrate the 7th Annual San Diego Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony with live performances, tributes, and awards honoring the Class of 2025.

  • WASTED: save the food festival

    Join WASTED: Save the Food Fest on Sept. 28 at The Soap Factory—where top chefs transform food waste into delicious bites. Eat, sip, vote, and celebrate sustainability!

  • San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival

    The San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival returns October 2–5, 2024, uniting global and regional artists to celebrate 100 years of rich binational jazz heritage across three unique venues.

  • Rex v. Plantagenet: A Shakespeare Mock Trial and Talkback

    What if Richard III had survived Bosworth Field to face justice? Rex v. Plantagenet stages a mock trial of Shakespeare’s infamous king, with characters called as witnesses and the audience serving as jury. Decide his fate in this lively blend of theatre, history, and courtroom drama.

  • The World of Hans Zimmer

    The World of Hans Zimmer – A New Dimension makes its North American debut this fall, featuring stunning orchestral arrangements of Zimmer’s iconic film scores, curated by the Oscar-winning composer and synchronized with epic visuals.