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Legendary California jazz-funk revivalists The Greyboy Allstars are back. Their latest LP Como De Allstars (out now on Knowledge Room Records) is an exuberant reminder of the playful sense of style that’s forever been their hallmark: a feel-good testament to the powers of soul, groove, and Latin boogaloo — and The Greyboy Allstars’ continual ability to deliver on them. Historically, boogaloo’s mix of soul and funk turbocharged by Latin rhythms is a perfect soundtrack to the United States’ melting pot idealism. They will be performing at Belly Up Tavern on Saturday, November 27 at 8:30 p.m., doors open at 7:30 p.m. Get Tickets Here: $30 advanced / $33 day of show / $53 reserved loft seating (available over the phone or in person at out box office)

The ever-popular Academy of St Martin in the Fields, under the musical direction of renowned violin soloist Joshua Bell, returns to La Jolla Music Society for another spectacular performance. This storied, conductor-less ensemble is one of the world’s finest chamber orchestras, well known for its inspired and inspiring interpretations of great orchestral music. Date | Monday, March 14 at 8 p.m. Location | San Diego Civic Theatre Get tickets here! Ticket prices ranging from $43 to $103. For more information, please visit ljms.org/events/academy-of-st-martin or call (858) 459-3728.

Venice’s trademarks are their harmonies, personal lyrics and high energy, communal shows. These garner them huge ovations and encores at virtually every performance they’ve given, from intimate theaters to sprawling festivals, from the US to Europe. And it’s earned them major record releases on Sony Records, Universal Records, Atlantic Records and Vanguard Records. Their distinctive vocal sound and harmonies have allowed Venice and its members to perform and/or record with some of the biggest names in the music industry! They will be performing at Belly Up Tavern on Tuesday, December 7 at 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. Get Tickets Here: $24 advanced / $27 day of show / $42 reserved loft seating (available over the phone or in person at out box office) See page for COVID vaccination and testing policy

Premieres Monday, Feb. 14, 2022 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV + Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / On Demand. Don't miss out on peak Omni Mount Washington Resort finds including a Tiffany Studios inverted hanging shade, a 1919 A.J. Morse & Son U.S. Navy diving helmet, and a Wayland Flowers "Madame" puppet. Which is appraised for up to $150,000?

This weekend in the arts: Carolina Caycedo at ICA San Diego North; Broadway's "The Lion King"; Tchaikovsky at The Shell; Gideon Sawyer and beck haberstroh at ICA San Diego Central; David White's Park Social project; and "Sunblock 5000" at Oolong Gallery.

This year artists working within the orbit of the unstable category "roots music" got personal even as they explored complex cultural lineages and challenged the rules of established scenes and forms.

Multidisciplinary artist Samora Pinderhughes has explored mass incarceration for the last eight years. With this sizeable grant, he hopes to sustain "The Healing Project" for decades to come.

Fortunate Youth with Katastro and Artikal Sound System 21+ show Doors open at 8:30 Show at 9 p.m. Ticket Price: $27.50 advanced & day of show / $4 reserved loft seating (loft seating is available over the phone) This show has been rescheduled from 4/20/2020. All tickets purchased for that date will be honored. The Bands: Fortunate Youth is a collaboration of South Bay reggae stand-outs. Rising from various bands, they've created a phenomenal 6-piece masterpiece bringing more fire to the stage than ever before. Combining rootsy vibes and unique bass lines united with multiple harmonies, boisterous guitar solos, and heavy keys separates Fortunate Youth from every other mainstream reggae band. With their high energy approach and positive stage presence they provide an unforgettable show to every music fan. Fortunate Youth's objective is to ensure a performance that leaves you feeling euphoric and curious of what might happen at the next show. Tempe, Arizona based, Katastro was formed in 2007 by vocalist, Andy Chaves drummer, Andrew Stravers and guitarist, Tanner Riccio. Later on, bassist Ryan Weddle joined the band to complete the current line up. The band gained notoriety by creatively blending elements of rock, funk, blues and hip hop. Artikal Sound System is a reggae band based out of South Florida. Founded by Chris Montague (guitar) and Fabian Acuña (bass) in 2012, the band honed their chops backing a series of Caribbean singers. Along the way the boys picked up the insane and absurd keys player Christopher Cope and the heavy footed drummer Adam Kampf before finally trying something a little sonically different with their neighbor, female vocalist Logan Rex.

Inspired and the Sleep consists of singer-bassist Max Greenhalgh and guitarist-keyboardist Bryce Outcault. Inspired and the Sleep's indie pop jams burst with hook filled flavor and pack an electronic punch. On another hand, Trouble in the Wind has a sound that filters the golden state’s surf-rock glow through layers of gritty folk with a twinge of country. The two bands will be performing live, sharing the Belly Up stage! Date | Saturday, October 30 at 9 p.m., doors open at 8 p.m. Location | Belly Up Tavern Get tickets here! Advanced admission: $12 Day-of-show admission: $15 Reserved Loft Seating: $21 (available over the phone or in person at out box office) For more information, please visit the Belly Up Tavern website or call (858) 481-8140.

This weekend in the arts: Disco Riot's LGBTQ+ dance festival; "New Native Narratives" and Guillermo Echeveste at The Front; new Park Social activations; Gilbert Castellanos at The Shell; "Freestyle Love Supreme" at The Old Globe; and Pride performances at SDMA.