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The latest installment in KPBS’ Price of San Diego series: Why the average San Diego Gas & Electric customer is now paying almost $200 a month to keep the lights on.

Justin Freer, conductor San Diego Symphony Orchestra Learning on his 11th birthday that he is a wizard destined for greatness, Harry leaves for wizarding school for the first time in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™. "This concert presents the first movie of the unforgettable series while the San Diego Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ enchanting score. Join us for an evening of music and magic. All characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

Located in the heart of the El Cajon Art District, the museum stands as a tribute to the man whose vivid portrayals of the American West captured the spirit of a bygone era. Olaf Wieghorst not only painted the West, but he lived it. Of all the places he could have called home, he chose El Cajon, where he raised his family, connected deeply with neighbors and friends, and truly began his artistic journey. Known as the “Dean of Western Art” his work has been proudly placed in the Oval Office of four American Presidents. This special community event will feature beloved local personality John Carroll as emcee, along with live music, light refreshments, and an afternoon filled with fun and fellowship. Adding to the Western spirit of the celebration, members of El Cajon Mounted Police will be in attendance. RSVP to: Helen at 619-599-3686 or helen@WieghorstMuseum.org Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center on Facebook

Michael Feinstein, piano & vocals Rob Fisher, conductor San Diego Symphony Orchestra Step into Hollywood’s Golden Age with the irresistible sound of George and Ira Gershwin! From toe-tapping rhythms to swoon-worthy melodies, this concert brings the brothers’ iconic film music to life – the songs that lit up the silver screen and helped define American glamour. It’s big tunes, big charm, and pure Gershwin sparkle, where jazz meets cinema and every note feels like a standing ovation. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

Rajaton, vocals Steven Reineke, conductor San Diego Symphony Orchestra Renowned Finnish pop sensation Rajaton joins the San Diego Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable night of disco hits from The Bee Gees and beyond! Break out your sequins and bellbottoms and get ready to dance to the smooth harmonies that lit up this iconic era, including “Night Fever,” “More Than a Woman,” "Nights on Broadway," “Grease,” and many more! San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

...with Special Guest REYES HERITAGE! Gipsy Kings, founded in 1978 in Arles and Montpellier, in southern France, is well known for their mix of Catalan rumba, flamenco, salsa, and pop. Gipsy Kings became popular with their self-titled third album, which included the songs "Djobi Djoba," "Bamboléo" and the ballad "Un Amor." Nicolas Reyes, founder and lead singer, heads this band, still made up of members of the Reyes and Baliardo families. Please note: The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this concert. Gipsy Kings on Facebook / Instagram

Join local farmers for guided walking tours through their unique operations and get a behind-the-scenes look at how your food and flowers are grown. Bring the whole family, hop in the car, and follow our detailed tour map for self-guided adventure between farms. This year's tours will take place throughout Oceanside. San Diego County Farm Bureau on Facebook / Instagram

Jason Seber, conductor Lissa deGuzman, vocals Bradley Gibson, vocals Krysta Rodriguez, vocals Josh Strickland, vocals Nasia Thomas, vocals San Diego Symphony Orchestra Get ready for the ultimate throwback experience with Disney ‘80s-‘90s Celebration in Concert, featuring the very best Disney and Pixar hits from two iconic decades! Dig out those flip phones and grab your shoulder pads as Broadway-star vocalists flashback through a defining generation of music, with show-stopping performances, rock-concert lighting and larger-than-life animation. Go from "Zero to Hero” until you’re seeing it “I 2 I” with fan-favorite moments from Hercules, A Goofy Movie, Toy Story, The Little Mermaid, Newsies, A Bug’s Life, Aladdin, The Lion King, Mulan, Beauty and the Beast, Pocahontas, The Disney Afternoon and so much more! Don’t miss this totally epic event with Broadway stars and your very own San Diego Symphony Orchestra. San Diego audiences will experience “A Whole New World” with stage stars Lissa deGuzman (Broadway’s ‘Jasmine’ in Aladdin & ‘Elphaba’ in Wicked), Bradley Gibson (Broadway’s ‘Simba’ in The Lion King & title role in Hercules), Krysta Rodriguez (Broadway’s ‘Cinderella’ in Into the Woods, original ‘Wednesday’ in The Addams Family) Josh Strickland (Broadway’s original Tarzan, American Idol), and Nasia Thomas (Broadway’s ‘Anne of Cleves’ in SIX, The Last Five Years). Please Note: Cast is subject to change. ©Disney The presentation is licensed by Disney Concerts San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

St. Vincent Jules Buckley, conductor San Diego Symphony Orchestra St. Vincent has been regarded as one of the most innovative and fascinating presences in modern music for nearly 20 years, constantly reinventing her audio and visual personae over the course of a kaleidoscopic catalog and winning six Grammy Awards along the way. This summer, St. Vincent will venture once more into unexplored territory with a first ever limited run of orchestral performances. These special shows will see a selection of favorites and deep cuts spanning the St. Vincent discography brought to life in spellbinding new dimensions with the aid of Grammy-winning artist and renowned orchestrator, arranger and conductor, Jules Buckley. Together, St. Vincent and Buckley will enlist the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, along with other established orchestras across the nation, to forge new sonic worlds from her acclaimed albums, including "Marry Me," "Actor," "Strange Mercy," "St. Vincent," "MASSEDUCTION," "Daddy’s Home" and "All Born Screaming" – in what promises to be a series of unforgettable evenings of unique symphonic reinterpretations of songs from one of modern music’s most eclectic and acclaimed bodies of work. St. Vincent on Facebook / Instagram

David Newman, conductor San Diego Symphony Orchestra Few composers have shaped our emotional memory like John Williams. From the wonder of "Star Wars" and the adventure of "Indiana Jones" to the soaring heroism of "Superman" and the tender, otherworldly beauty of "E.T." , his music doesn’t just accompany stories; it is the story. Featuring some of the biggest hits and beloved classics of the silver screen, this all-Williams program puts the sound of the movies front and center, conducted by David Newman and performed by the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. Whether you grew up with these films or are discovering them anew, this is a night to feel the music that made movies legendary. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram