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Stuart Chafetz, conductor Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra San Diego Symphony Orchestra Currently co-starring as The Wizard of Oz with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in the critically acclaimed global box office smash, "Wicked," Jeff Goldblum’s storied career now spans six decades of award-winning work as a starring actor in film, television and theater. He has also produced both film and television projects and is an Oscar-nominated director for his short feature film, "Little Surprises." Goldblum launched the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra 30 years ago. Since then, he and his band have performed for delighted audiences throughout the United States and all over the world playing contemporary arrangements of classic jazz and American Songbook Standards. The group has released three albums, all with Decca Records, that have featured brilliant guest artists including Gregory Porter, Kelly Clarkson, Miley Cyrus, Fiona Apple, Freda Payne, Haley Reinhart, Imelda May and more. The fourth album, Still Blooming, was released last spring featuring guest artists Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Scarlett Johannson and Maiya Sykes. Jeff Goldblum 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

Join us for a special luncheon event featuring a keynote address by Eduardo Schutte, Chief Commercial Officer of Cross Border Express (CBX) and hosted by KPBS journalist Gustavo Solis. This year's Annual Membership Meeting will center on the timely theme, "Reimagining Border Infrastructure: Lessons from CBX." As a senior leader at CBX, Eduardo Schutte will share insights into how the organization has transformed regional connectivity by linking San Diego directly to Tijuana International Airport through a unique binational terminal. His remarks will explore what the CBX model can teach us about the future of border infrastructure, mobility, economic integration, and cross-border collaboration. Gustavo Solis, an award-winning journalist covering the U.S.-Mexico border region for KPBS, will host the conversation, bringing his deep expertise and on-the-ground perspective to guide a dynamic and engaging discussion. With more than 30 years of experience across the travel and hospitality industries, Eduardo has held leadership roles in sales, business development, revenue management, and distribution at organizations including Grupo Posadas, TravelClick, LXR, Hilton, and Amadeus. Since joining CBX as Chief Commercial Officer in 2024, he has led demand generation and revenue optimization efforts, helping to further position CBX as a model for innovative, cross-border infrastructure. 100% of Proceeds Support Academic WorldQuest Every dollar raised through the June 27th Annual Members Meeting & Luncheon directly supports Academic WorldQuest, a program of the San Diego World Affairs Council that empowers high school students across San Diego to explore global affairs, international politics, and world cultures. Your participation helps provide students with meaningful educational opportunities, competitive academic experiences, and exposure to the global issues shaping our world today. Together, we are investing in the next generation of informed, globally minded leaders. Unable to attend but still want to support? You can make a donation online or send a check to support Academic WorldQuest. Donate to Support Students. We hope you will join us for this engaging luncheon and conversation as we reflect on the Council's work, connect with fellow members and supporters, and hear from leaders shaping the future of cross-border infrastructure.

Celebrate National Poetry Month with a reading by San Diego Poet Laureate Paola Capo-Garcia followed by a Q and A. Refreshments provided. Paola Capo-Garcia on Instagram

The EEOC is seeking to overturn rules created decades ago to tackle discrimination in employment. The Trump administration says those rules have led to more discrimination —against white people.

Ella Mai is a multi-platinum, Grammy-winning singer/songwriter whose timeless R&B sound and emotional honesty have made her one of the genre’s defining voices. She first broke through in 2018 with her chart-dominating single “Boo’d Up,” which held the No. 1 spot for the most weeks of any song by a woman on the R&B/Hip-Hop Billboard Airplay chart and is now 8x Platinum. Its follow-up, “Trip,” reached No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is certified 6x Platinum, while her self-titled debut album has amassed nearly six billion streams and is 2x Platinum. Her success has earned her a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song along with multiple Billboard Music Awards, iHeartRadio Awards, Soul Train Awards, an NAACP Image Award, and a BET Viewers’ Choice Award. Please Note: The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this concert. Ella Mai on Facebook / Instagram

The San Diego Museum of Art and the San Diego Shakespeare Society team up again to celebrate the summer solstice with an enchanted afternoon of performance and poetry! Patricia Elmore Costa and John Tessmer are co-directing/co-producing. Performances at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. For museum admission prices: https://sdma.ticketapp.org/portal/product/23 The San Diego Shakespeare Society on Facebook / Instagram

ActLiveNow is proud to present a special performance by flamenco singer Juan Murube, direct from Sevilla. With his powerful, soulful voice, Murube will transport you straight to the heart of Spain, delivering a performance filled with beauty, fire, and tradition. Juan Murube will be accompanied by the amazing guitarist Juan Moro, and the incredible Alexandra Rozo will make a special guest artist flamenco dance appearance. This recital – "Cante Pa’lante" – is showcasing a wide range of flamenco song forms. While not as well-known in the US, flamenco singing – cante flamenco – is the most important aspect of flamenco. When performing with dancers, singers provide support by singing pa’tras – ‘from behind’. However, cante Flamenco is best showcased pa’lante – ‘in front’. This is how it is presented in major Spanish flamenco festivals. This recital – "Cante Pa’lante" – is in this tradition, showcasing a wide range of flamenco song forms. It is an opportunity to experience authentic cante flamenco in its entirety. Juan Murube has travelled across multiple continents participating in numerous flamenco projects, and while his preference is traditional flamenco (cante jondo), he also enjoys expressing his art with freedom. His creations and performances bring a particularly rich dimension to flamenco. Murube's latest album "Cambiático" is available now on all streaming platforms. With his powerful, soulful voice, Murube will transport you straight to the heart of Spain, delivering a performance filled with beauty, fire, and tradition. ActNowLive on Facebook / Instagram

Doors open at 4:30 p.m., films start at 5 p.m.. Donation is $10 per person and includes refreshments. Takeout or other food is allowed. Our cartoon is "Plane Crazy" (1928), the first Mickey Mouse cartoon to be produced... but the fourth to be released. Next is another important first: "The Lucky Dog" (1921). This Stan Laurel film features a character actor named Oliver Hardy. It would be five years before they made another film together, and made history! And our own Russ Peck will provide live piano music! In "One Good Turn" (1931), an elderly woman gives food to Depression victims Stan and Ollie, so they decide to help her out. Stan's young daughter Lois was upset that Stan always got the worst of it from Ollie, so in this film the tables are turned... Another first! Other films include "The Finishing Touch," "The Stolen Jools," "The Midnight Patrol," and our first showing of a special tribute to Oliver Hardy. Visit the Saps At Sea - San Diego Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/111118255744315 The Saps at Sea will also host the International Sons of the Desert convention in San Diego, June 21-25, 2026. Passes are available for the entire convention, or for separate events like the evening harbor cruise, formal banquet with vintage music by Dean Mora & his Orchestra, or the $20 Three Hour Film Night featuring restored Laurel and Hardy films. For details see www.sonsfestsd2026.com

Cowboy gypsy bebop crawl with The Garners! This modern vintage duo embraces gypsy jazz, 1920s and 1930s jazz, blues, and folk. Raggedly sophisticated, The Garners’ mysterious sweetness will entrance even the most immovable listener. Lorelei, on vocals and ukulele, is a classically trained vocalist who fell in love with swing jazz and Americana. Jon, on vocals and guitar, is a certified jazz nerd having fallen in love with Billie Holiday, Lester Young, and Charlie Christian at the age of sixteen. With Lorelei on tenor uke, Jon on gypsy guitar, and both singing from the deep wells of their booming hearts, their music will transport you back when times were harder, but the good times were more colorful, vibrant, and bold. The Garners on Facebook / Instagram