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On Thursday, November 17 from 4-6 p.m., San Diego Mission Bay Resort is decking its Plaza Del Sol patio and partnering with San Diego Humane Society to host local ambassadors and adoptable dogs for Pupkin Yappy Hour. Guests and locals are invited to learn more about this wonderful foundation and mingle with friends — both two-legged and four-legged! All ages are welcome, and attendees are encouraged to bring along their own furry friends for complimentary doggy treats! Happy hour food and drinks will be available for purchase. Follow on Socials! Facebook & Instagram

HURRY HURRY HURRY! STEP RIGHT UP! From the imagination of Tyler Tafolla, comes a wildly theatrical, hilarious and innovative musical fairytale. Set on the Great Plains of America in the year 1935, a young street kid named Scott Robbins will turn his life around as he joins a traveling circus by passing himself off as a world famous magician. Antics ensue as he tries to not get caught while also discovering romance, family and something bigger than himself. Come witness this cast of eight portray more than 100 unforgettable characters and use their enormous imaginations to create literal magic on stage! Don't miss this epic story come to life onstage and experience this once in a lifetime adventure under the big top! Presented by Tyler Tafolla at 4545 Park Blvd. home of the historic Diversionary Theatre. *This is not a Diversionary Theatre production, although Diversionary is proud to host this Guest Production*

An unforgettable performance of awe-inspiring intrigue. As a child, Scott Silven reveled in mystery. This innate fascination with the enigmatic and unexplainable guided him to the craft of illusion at a young age, and evoked a sense of wonder that he knew he had to share with others. Wonders is a show for these extraordinary times; a shared experience that explores the power of connection through unforgettable illusions. Silven is a modern-day marvel like no other, at the top of his profession. His array of acclaimed performances includes “Wonders at Dusk,” “At The Illusionists Table,” and the New York Times Critic’s Pick, “The Journey.” Follow on Socials! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

NEW TIME: March 19 at 3 p.m. in The JAI NEW TIME AND HALL: March 19 at 8 p.m. in The Baker-Baum Concert Hall We’ve expanded our Discovery Series to showcase the rising stars from the next generation of jazz! Our first ever Discovery Series jazz artist, Samara Joy, won the 2019 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. With a voice as smooth as velvet, Samara has already performed in many of the great jazz venues including Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola, The Blue Note, and Mezzrow, in addition to working with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Pasquale Grasso, Kirk Lightsey, Cyrus Chestnut, and NEA Jazz Master Dr. Barry Harris. Follow on social media: Facebook & Instagram

Drumming crosses cultures and unites us in the dance of the heart. An international phenomenon, GRAMMY Award-winning tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain is one of the foremost percussionists of the contemporary world, whose brilliant and exciting performances have established him as a national treasure of India. Widely recognized as a chief architect of the world music movement, Hussain has participated in historic collaborations, including Shakti, Remember Shakti, Diga, Planet Drum, and his ever-changing musical feast, Masters of Percussion, a platform for rarely heard rhythm traditions from India. Over time, the Masters of Percussion ensemble has expanded to include great drummers and percussionists from many world traditions, including jazz, as well as the occasional stringed instrument. For more information, please visit here! Follow on Socials! Instagram & Twitter

Learn how to make probiotic-rich, gut healthy fermented vegetables! This class will teach you to make sauerkraut and other brined fermented vegetables such as beet kvass deliciously and safely at home. Includes your own take-home jar of sauerkraut! LEARN: We'll explain fermentation and have a brief discussion about the benefits of making and eating fermenting foods, and you'll learn how spice plays a role in fermented foods around the world DEMO: We'll show you how easy it is to start making fermented foods yourself at home! We'll demo some simple seasonal fermented recipes which are loaded with healthy "probiotic" bacteria. TASTE: We'll have a variety of fermented foods to sample, such as sauerkraut, beet kvass, and other fermented veggies KOMBUCHA: We will be serving tasters of locally brewed Babe Kombucha DO IT YOURSELF: Roll up your sleeves and make your very own batch of sauerkraut to take home and ferment SAVE $5 when you bring a friend! (Each guest must have a ticket).

From the organizers: Conceived by internationally-renowned cellist Alisa Weilerstein, "FRAGMENTS" is a groundbreaking project for solo cello that weaves together the 36 movements of Bach’s Solo Cello Suites with 27 newly commissioned works creating a musical space that is at once physically intimate and philosophically expansive. Enhanced by responsive lighting and scenic architecture, the music is performed without pause and without a program, making for a wholly original and immersive audience experience. Follow on Socials! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

From the La Jolla Music Society: The Conrad comes to life for this family-friendly community event! You're invited to join in a fun day of free classes, activities, and performances featuring some of San Diego's best musicians, dancers, and artists. Related links: La Jolla Music Society website La Jolla Music Society on Instagram La Jolla Music Society on Facebook

Described by The New York Times as one of the “most important artists of his generation,” Igor Levit places his art in the context of social events and understands it as inseparably linked to them. In 2020, Levit was named Musical America’s Recording Artist of the Year and nominated for a GRAMMY Award in the category “Best Classical Instrumental Solo.” This unique program riffs on the genre of musical preludes, including a jazz-influenced piece by Fred Hersch. “Igor Levit is like no other pianist.” — The New Yorker Follow on Socials! Instagram & Twitter

Sunday, March 5, 2023 • 6 P.M. Maria Schneider Orchestra Prelude interview with Maria Schneider hosted by Robert John Hughes · 5 P.M. Part of Jazz Series The Baker-Baum Concert Hall Tickets Subscribe to the Jazz Series Tickets Known as a breakaway jazz orchestra leader and composer, Minnesota-born Maria Schneider is a multiple GRAMMY winner and the 2019 recipient of the prestigious NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship for her work in classical, jazz, and even pop with the late David Bowie. Under her baton, the Maria Schneider Orchestra has brought big-band composition into the 21st century, developing the art form into an imaginative and beautifully fluid medium. Additional accolades for her most recent album Data Lords: GRAMMY- Large Jazz Ensemble Album GRAMMY- Best Instrumental Composition, “Sputnik” Pulitzer Prize Finalist- Data Lords Album Grand Prix De L’académie Du Jazz, Jazz Journalists Association, NPR Jazz Critics Poll- Album of the Year “Data Lords…is her magnum opus, a riveting, remarkably intense double album, as profound as modern-day instrumental music gets.” –Jon Bream, Minneapolis Star Tribune Follow on Socials! Facebook & Twitter