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Music lives within history—and it also creates its own. As SummerFest marks its 40th year, this season explores both: composers responding to the world around them, and the turning points that reshaped the course of music itself. From works born in moments of upheaval to rediscoveries, landmark commissions, and bold new collaborations, SummerFest celebrates the past—and the new chapters we continue to write. Part of our Synergy Series, this boundary-crossing opening night blends music, storytelling, and theatrical narration in a fast-moving journey through history. Legendary actor Simon Callow joins festival artists for a vivid time-travel adventure—from medieval chant to modern revolution—where each piece becomes a portal to a defining moment in the story of music. La Jolla Music Society on Facebook / Instagram

We talk about new findings that show a rapid expansion of Immigration and Customs Enforcement offices across the U.S. Plus, RV dwellers are fighting city-issued tickets. And, a romance literature convention comes to San Diego just in time for Valentine's Day.

Cleantech San Diego invites you to join us as Southern California Energy Innovation Network (SCEIN) founders showcase their clean technologies as part of a pitch competition with a $75,000 non-dilutive cash prize from The Brink SBDC. This winner-takes-all competition also features an expert panel on investment trends and opportunities for networking with the region’s leading energy pioneers. Over the past nine years, with the support of the California Energy Commission, SCEIN has created a proven pathway for supporting more than 80 clean energy companies across Imperial, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties to help bring their clean technologies to market in support of California’s energy goals. Please join us for this celebration of our region’s cleantech ecosystem and the transformative work of its clean energy innovators. PRESENTING COMPANIES: Alderbuck Energy AquaPoro Emission Free Generators ExPost Technologies Looq AI TyFast Znrg Innovations INVESTOR PANEL: Clear Creek Investments Honeywell Ventures Cleantech San Diego on Facebook

Renowned vocalist Mel Collins returns with her quartet for "Loving the Lyrics," an elegant evening celebrating the timeless songs of the mid-20th century. Featuring music made famous by artists like Ella Fitzgerald, Nancy Wilson, and Rosemary Clooney, the concert highlights the brilliance of legendary songwriters including Rodgers & Hart, Cole Porter, and Dorothy Fields. Mel Collins on Instagram

California Democrats are targeting a handful of vulnerable GOP state legislators in hopes of flipping their seats blue.

Join us at the Villa Montezuma on April 27 for glorious music inspired by faith, crowned with George Frideric Handel's "La Resurrezione"! Celebrate faith through music with our third Cinballera Salon of 2026, Songs of Faith! Join us on the fourth Monday of the month, April 27, at 7 p.m. at the Villa Montezuma, 1925 K Street, San Diego. Celebrate Eastertide with this program of inspiring classical sacred music, featuring the best of spirituals, oratorio excerpts, classical hymns, and prayerful opera moments. We'll crown this glorious program with a performance of George Frideric Handel's obscure oratorio "La Resurrezione". Before he penned his famous Messiah, Handel wrote this Italian gem inspired by the story of Christ. In keeping with the Villa's gracious history, we encourage our guests to dress up for the evening! Gentlemen, dust off your favorite suit and tie, and ladies, here's a chance to wear that dress and hat you've been saving! For April, wear gold and white and your Easter bonnet! Celebrate glorious music of faith! Cinballera Entertainment: Website / Facebook / Instagram

The disgraced former congressman allegedly bet on whether he would appear at the State of the Union address, prompting federal investigations.

Elegant and inviting, this café jazz style band blends silky swing rhythms and classic standards into an atmosphere made for courtyard vibes. Saturdays in the Courtyard is a vibrant outdoor performance series that fills the beautiful Ann Kulchin Courtyard with music, energy and community spirit. Bring friends, enjoy the festive atmosphere and experience the best new and emerging artists in North County and San Diego under the open sky. Admission is always free. Soto Six: Website / Instagram / Facebook

We've saved the best for last! Fallbrook Music Society's 48th Season finale features acclaimed pianist Ilya Yakushev in an unforgettable solo performance. Ilya brings to life a program of musical masterworks - from Beethoven and Rachmaninoff to Gershwin's iconic Rhapsody in Blue. The afternoon culminates in Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, enhanced by a visual presentation of the artwork that inspired each of the 10 movements. Experience music and art in this powerful one-of-a-kind performance.

Russian missile and drone attacks killed civilians across Ukraine overnight, in one of Moscow's largest assaults in recent months.