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The center's founder celebrates 30 years with a 25-year lease, $1 million grant, exciting renovations and plans to inspire future generations.

This weekend in the arts: The La Jolla Symphony and Chorus explores light, color and nature in music; SoNo Fest heats up with chili and local flair; plus, the annual December Nights shines with the grand reopening of Balboa Park’s Botanical Building.

Famed Chicano performance troupe Culture Clash, featuring Richard Montoya, Ric Salinas and Herbert Siguenza, proudly returns to San Diego for one special performance celebrating the group’s 40th Anniversary. “Culture Clash’s 40th Anniversary Desmadre” is an all-new show in honor of 40 years of comedy that will serve up an explosive cocktail of humor and satirical outrage. Through residencies across the city in the 1990s and 2000s, this eclectic group of California natives became a favorite for many San Diego theatre and comedy fans, developing a large diverse loyal fan base. “Their comedy can be rude, crude, witty, refined, pointed and highbrow, often within the same sketch. Their shows are driven with broad strokes of sweeping yet topical satire penetrating their targets every moment they take the stage” writes The San Jose Mercury News. They will be joined by longtime friend collaborator Kirk Ward and hilarious standup comedian Mala Muñoz. Pianist Michael Roth will accompany Culture Clash throughout the evening.Get ready to celebrate four decades of humor, satire, and desmadre (that's chaos!) with Culture Clash! Tickets are available via San Diego Theatres and Ticketmaster. Visit: https://www.sandiegotheatres.org/event/2024/11/culture-clashs-40th-anniversary-desmadre

Ukulele virtuoso and ambassador of aloha, Jake Shimabukuro, will bring his signature celebration of the holiday season to San Diego! Jake Shimabukuro’s unparalleled talent on the ukulele has captivated audiences around the globe. He reimagines beloved songs in his own inimitable style – you've never heard anyone “shred” the ukulele like Jake! This festive show combines his longtime favorites with a vibrant collection of holiday classics, like “We Three Kings,” “O Holy Night,” “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” and “I’ll Be Home For Christmas.” Jake will also showcase selections from his new album “Grateful,” which is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed duets album with artists from Willie Nelson, Ziggy Marley and Bette Midler to Jimmy Buffett, Jack Johnson, and Kenny Loggins. Joining Jake Shimabukuro on stage will be the talented bassist Jackson Waldhoff and special guest singer-songwriter Justin Kawika Young.Jake Shimabukuro: Holidays in Hawaii is proudly presented by San Diego Theatres at Balboa Theatre on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Tickets are available via San Diego Theatres and Ticketmaster. Visit: https://www.axs.com/events/677768/jake-shimabukuro-holidays-in-hawaii-ticketsJake Shimabukuro on Instagram and Facebook

Celebrate National Carousel Day at the Dorothea Laub Balboa Park Carousel on Thursday, July 25, from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. National Carousel Day is a FREE community event presented by Forever Balboa Park, offering free carousel rides all day, family friendly activities, and entertainment. Entertainment and activities include a family-friendly DJ, circus performers by J7 Productions, face painting, photo booth, craft activity with Spanish Village Art Center, and activities with the San Diego Natural History Museum. Food will be available for purchase from local vendors Golden State Dogs and Ice Cream and Toro Churros and Doughnuts.Event Schedule:11-11:30AM: Kathryn the Grape11:30AM-12:30PM: The Young Lions Jazz Conservatory12:30-1:30PM: Mariachi and Folklorico1:30-2PM: Pasacat2-2:50PM: Opera 4 KidsCarousel rides, activities, and entertainment are free. Food is available for purchase.Calling Artists of All Ages! Join our open art contest to celebrate National Carousel Day! Create your interpretation of the iconic Dorothea Laub Balboa Park Carousel and submit it by July 22 for a chance to be featured on special edition greeting cards and an invitation to our VIP reception on National Carousel Day. Submit your artwork as a high-quality photo PDF at info@balboapark.org. Get creative and let the carousel inspire you!

Set sail on a STEAM journey as the Classics Philharmonic Orchestra explores music inspired by the ocean and its inhabitants. With guest educators from Wildcoast, students dive into an integrated learning experience where the power of music fosters a deeper understanding of the crucial role oceans play on our planet.Featuring Conductor Dana Zimbric & The Classics Philharmonic OrchestraDesigned for Pre-K – 6th GradeSocial-Emotional Learning & Diverse MusicCA Arts Standards & Lesson Plans IncludedClassroom Docents (request when you register)Balboa Theatre is located at 868 Fourth Ave, San Diego, 92101 (Downtown) – paid parking at Horton Plaza Garage – $10Joan B. Kroc Theatre is at 6611 University Ave, San Diego, 92115 – free parking.Please note: students traveling in private cars are encouraged to attend our concerts at the Joan B. Kroc Theatre to avoid parking fees.For inquiries or assistance, please email us at chuber@classics4kids.org or call 619-231-2311. Please do not contact the theatres directly.Classics 4 Kids is a San Diego Unified School District-approved vendor with a Professional Services Agreement (PSA).Visit: Sound Waves: Water MusicClassics 4 Kids on Instagram and Facebook

The San Diego Museum of Art joins brings their European Masters Collection to life in an exhilarating fusion of art and music. Imagination, creativity and collaboration unite in a vibrant world where where masterpieces sing and melodies paint.Featuring Conductor Dana Zimbric & The Classics Philharmonic OrchestraDesigned for Pre-K – 6th GradeSocial-Emotional Learning & Diverse MusicCA Arts Standards & Lesson Plans IncludedClassroom Docents (request when you register)Balboa Theatre is located at 868 Fourth Ave, San Diego, 92101 (Downtown) – paid parking at Horton Plaza Garage – $10Joan B. Kroc Theatre is at 6611 University Ave, San Diego, 92115 – free parking.Please note: students traveling in private cars are encouraged to attend our concerts at the Joan B. Kroc Theatre to avoid parking fees.For inquiries or assistance, please email us at chuber@classics4kids.org or call 619-231-2311. Please do not contact the theatres directly.Classics 4 Kids is a San Diego Unified School District-approved vendor with a Professional Services Agreement (PSA).Visit: https://www.sandiegotheatres.org/event/2025/05/symphony-colors-melodies-masterpiecesClassics 4 Kids on Instagram and Facebook

Salsa your way into the heart of Puerto Rican rhythm! Experience the colorful world of Puerto Rican music, dance, and culture… where every beat tells a story, and every note ignites the soul. This exciting collaboration features the electrifying Sabrosas Latin Orchestra and sensational Puerto Rican musician Manny Cepeda. Don’t miss this fun and immersive Bilingual (English/Spanish) celebration. Featuring Conductor Dana Zimbric & The Classics Philharmonic OrchestraDesigned for Pre-K – 6th GradeSocial-Emotional Learning & Diverse MusicCA Arts Standards & Lesson Plans IncludedClassroom Docents (request when you register)Balboa Theatre is located at 868 Fourth Ave, San Diego, 92101 (Downtown) – paid parking at Horton Plaza Garage – $10Joan B. Kroc Theatre is at 6611 University Ave, San Diego, 92115 – free parking.Please note: students traveling in private cars are encouraged to attend our concerts at the Joan B. Kroc Theatre to avoid parking fees.For inquiries or assistance, please email us at chuber@classics4kids.org or call 619-231-2311. Please do not contact the theatres directly.Classics 4 Kids is a San Diego Unified School District-approved vendor with a Professional Services Agreement (PSA).Visit: Musica y Baile: Rhythms of Puerto RicoClassics 4 Kids on Instagram and Facebook

Librarian on the Go is turning one! One! I would like to thank you all for the support by throwing you a party, librarian-style. Please join me on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. in the Balboa Park Ballroom. You can enjoy a professional hula performance, reading surprises, and snacks and refreshments.Wear your librarian luau best. I will reveal what the most common reference request of the year has been and share a bit about the LOTG journey as well.Free and family friendly. Please bring your friends! RSVP via the events page at www.librarianonthego.com

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