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Tristan Rais-Sherman, conductor Taylor Renee Henderson, narrator San Diego Symphony Orchestra RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: “Flight of the Bumblebee” from Tale of Tsar Saltan DAVID MACKENZIE: Right Whale, Wrong Letter (World Premiere) GERSHWIN: Promenade (Walking the Dog) ANDERSON: The Waltzing Cat PROKOFIEV: Peter and the Wolf Join the San Diego Symphony for a family-friendly concert that celebrates the beauty of the animal kingdom. Experience the buzz of "Flight of the Bumblebee", the grace of The Waltzing Cat, and Gershwin’s playful Promenade (Walking the Dog). Be among the first to hear the world premiere of "Right Whale, Wrong Letter", a heartfelt piece about Robley, a North Atlantic Right Whale. The performance concludes with Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, a timeless tale that brings the characters of animals to life. Bring your family for a morning of music, wonder and a celebration of the natural world we all share. These 1-hour concerts feature captivating musical stories and interactive moments that are sure to inspire both kids and adults alike. Extend your excellent experience! Join us one hour early for pre-concert activities featuring crafts and activities, included with ticket purchase. Visit: https://www.sandiegosymphony.org/performances/peter-wolf-fam/ San Diego Symphony on Instagram and Facebook

This Halloween season, come to Moonshine Beach to find your BOO at Pitch-A-Friend’s spookiest night yet! On October 23, starting at 8 p.m., wingpeople will take the stage with over-the-top presentations pitching San Diego’s most eligible singles. A live DJ will be keeping the energy high, spinning all night. And don’t forget to dress to impress! The costume contest will reward winners for the most creative, flirty, and funny costumes. The $20 ticket includes a complimentary drink, but fun specials will be served all night, like the BOOnshine Spritz, Monster Smash, and Witch-A-Friend. Expect a night full of laughter, love, and just the right amount of mischief! Visit: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/pitchafriendsandiego/1827516 Moonshine Beach on Instagram and Facebook Pitch-A-Friend San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Strauss Symphony of America Featuring Members of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra Vladimir Kulenovic, conductor (Belgrade) Sera Gösch, soprano (Vienna) Brian Cheney, tenor (New York) Featuring dancers from San Diego Ballet Celebrating 30 years in North America, "Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert" returns to San Diego for a dazzling anniversary season. This beloved annual tradition is an unmissable addition to every music-lover's holiday wish list. At the heart of "Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert" is the richly festive, romantic, and soul-stirring music of Johann Strauss, Jr. Mark the 200th anniversary of the famed composer's birth with a selection of soaring overtures, arias, and duets that capture the essence of Vienna's Golden Age, including the Blue Danube Waltz. With a charming expert in Viennese music at the conductor's podium, the Waltz King's timeless music bursts to life in performances by some of Europe's finest singers, internationally acclaimed dancers, and a full orchestra. With elegant costumes, bright floral designs, and even a joke or two from the conductor, this cherished tradition is the perfect way to waltz into the new year. Please note: This is a rental event of the Jacobs Music Center, presented by Attila Glatz Concert Productions. Artists subject to change without notice. Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert on Facebook / Instagram

During these divided times, many people believe that open dialogue and discourse are the only tools to mend a wounded nation. Comedians Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng believe the opposite. The format? A DEBATE TO THE DEATH. Imagine CNN’s Presidential Townhall that’s somehow more demented and with less decorum. This will be a race to the bottom. Minhaj and Chieng will face off about America’s most urgent issues: Presidents, War, the Economy, Immigration, Infrastructure, Food, Dating, Family Values, and of course, the impending Race War. This is not a call for peace. It’s a call for pettiness. Are you in?  Please note: This is a rental event of Jacobs Music Center, presented by Nederlander Concerts. The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this program. Visit: https://www.ticketmaster.com/hasan-hates-ronny-ronny-hates-hasan-san-diego-california-12-13-2025/event/0A0062EFE4934602?refArtist=K8vZ917Kbz7&f_simplified_filter=true&f_enable_merch_slot=true Hasan Minhaj on Instagram and Facebook Ronny Chieng on Instagram and Facebook

Sunny Xia, conductor San Diego Symphony Orchestra JOHN WILLIAMS: “Hedwig’s Theme” from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone ANNA CLYNE: Masquerade SAINT-SAËNS: Danse macabre, Op. 40 STRAVINSKY: The Firebird Suite, 1919 version From the iconic "Hedwig’s Theme" that transports you to the wizarding world, to the haunting Danse macabre and the dazzling finale of Stravinsky’s The Firebird Suite, this concert is full of excitement and wonder. Anna Clyne’s lively Masquerade adds a festive twist to the spooky season fun. Designed with kids and families in mind, it’s the perfect way to spark imagination and get you in the Halloween spirit. Don’t forget your costumes for this morning of music and magic! Visit: https://www.sandiegosymphony.org/performances/spooky-sounds-and-magical-melodies-fam/ San Diego Symphony on Instagram and Facebook

Spiritualism, an 1887 Mansion, and Mystery — All by Lantern Light Step back into the Victorian era and experience the Villa Montezuma Museum as its original owner, pianist and spiritualist Jesse Shepard, intended—by the soft glow of lantern light. This special nighttime tour offers a rare opportunity to explore one of San Diego’s most stunning historic homes in an intimate setting. With its richly carved woodwork, vibrant stained glass, and evocative ambiance, the Villa is more than just a preserved mansion—it is a reflection of a moment in time when art, belief, and mystery intertwined. Led by historian Charles Spratley, the tour delves into: - The life and legacy of Jesse Shepard - The cultural and philosophical roots of Spiritualism - The role of music, mysticism, and interior design in Shepard’s world - A historically accurate discussion of séances, mediumship, and metaphysical exploration This is not a ghost tour. The Villa Montezuma is considered by many to be “enchanted” rather than haunted, and this experience reflects that distinction. It is a reverent look at the past—not sensational, but deeply atmospheric and enlightening. Visit: The Villa Montezuma Spiritualism Lantern Tour Villa Montezuma Museum on Facebook

Rafael Payare, conductor Javier Perianes, piano San Diego Symphony Orchestra CHABRIER: España, Rhapsody for Orchestra JIMMY LÓPEZ: Ephemerae, Concerto for Piano and Orchestra SCHUMANN: Symphony No. 2 in C Major, Op. 61 Spain as evoked by the French composer Chabrier is followed by a lush new piano concerto, written by San Diego Symphony Composer-in-Residence Jimmy López for soloist Javier Perianes and filled with echoes of Latin melodies and dance rhythms. The program ends with Schumann’s magnificent Symphony No. 2, composed at dizzying speed after the composer’s recovery from an illness, and shot through with an exuberant love of life and energetic overflowing melodies. Visit: https://www.sandiegosymphony.org/performances/romantic-visions/ San Diego Symphony on Instagram and Facebook

The awe-inspiring San Diego Bay plays host to the Grand Tasting at the Port of San Diego, a picture perfect celebration of everything delicious. The Grand Tasting is the city’s biggest foodie party of the year, featuring celebrated chefs and restaurants, domestic and international wine, beer and spirit purveyors, and gourmet food companies amidst a stunning coastal backdrop with sailboats floating by. Indulge in a gastronomic playground of opportunity with over 200 wineries, breweries and spirit purveyors to sip from and over 80 of the West Coast and Baja’s top chefs and restaurants serving up creative and diverse cuisine to taste through. Experience gourmet foods, art, live musical entertainment, and the thrilling “Chef of the Fest Competition,” an action-packed culinary showdown where chefs battle it out for your vote to be crowned “2025 People’s Choice – Chef of the Fest”, earn bragging rights for a year, a plaque to prove it, and up to $5,000 in cash and prizes. The 21st annual San Diego Food + Wine Festival, Nov 2–9, 2025. San Diego Food + Wine Festival | San Diego on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

In 1986, Scotsman Donnie Macdonald and Irishman James Keigher came together to perform Irish and Scottish folk music, combining traditional and contemporary styles. The name Men of Worth was chosen from the title of a folk song written by the Scottish singer-songwriter Archie Fisher. Together, Men of Worth blend their voices with harmony and support their collection of songs with their varied selection of instruments. They have a very simple approach to their presentation, and in keeping with tradition, remain true to the music and the story. Their show is a unique combination of humor, exciting tunes, and soulful, heartfelt ballads. Men of Worth are an international act, and have earned much respect and success in over thirty years of touring together. Performing concerts and festivals, with twelve albums to their credit, Men of Worth continue the very tradition from which they have evolved. Men of Worth on Facebook

From child actor to "Sexiest Man Alive" leading man status, Jordan takes on Hollywood as director-producer and soon may win awards for his performance in Sinners.