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Families are invited to take part in the 100-year anniversary celebration of Balboa Park’s historic carousel on National Carousel Day on Monday, July 25, from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The day-long extravaganza features free rides on the main carousel and Kiddie Ride, live musical performances by the Hullabaloo Band and Kathryn the Grape, Kumu Kahne’s Polynesian Dancers, roaming acrobats, face painting, and more! The Balboa Park Carousel recently benefitted from extensive renovation work on its original menagerie, decorative paintings, military-style band organ, and brass ring game. As part of the festivities, the Carousel will be formally dedicated to Dorothea Laub, who contributed $1 million toward the recent acquisition and ongoing care of the 1910 Herschell-Spillman Carousel, which first arrived in Balboa Park in 1922. If you can’t make it on National Carousel Day, be sure to catch a ride later this summer before the Carousel closes for a new round of structural renovation work and upgrades in fall 2022. Entertainment Schedule: Hullabaloo Band (11–11:30 a.m.) Kathryn the Grape (11:30 a.m.–Noon) Kumu Kahne’s Polynesian Dancers (2–3 p.m.)

Everyone’s favorite “very useful engine” returns to the San Diego Model Railroad Museum on Saturday, August 13 for Thomas Family Day! The event will feature fun arts & crafts, a special scavenger hunt, and of course, Thomas and friends running on our model railroad exhibits. There will also be live music & movement sessions hosted by Songbirds Music throughout the afternoon. There is no extra fee to attend – the event is during regular museum hours (11 a.m. - 4 p.m.) and is included in your admission! SDMRM is a kid-friendly haven of trains, trestles, and tracks in the heart of Balboa Park, perfect for littles fascinated by trains and parents looking for an engaging yet relaxed day out. We hope you can join us! About the Event: https://www.sdmrm.org/thomas-family-day Tickets: https://www.sdmrm.org/yourvisit Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Comedian and YouTuber Miranda Sings will perform live at Balboa Theatre on Friday, October 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased here! - Prices ranging from $53-$394 Follow Miranda Sings on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Italian singer, musician and songwriter Zucchero will perform live at Balboa Theatre on Saturday, October 1 at 8:00 p.m. Internationally acclaimed Italian blues artist Zucchero Fornaciari will perform one show in Chicago on his world tour. He will also perform music by Sting, Pavarotti, Bocelli, Eric Clapton and too many more to mention. His music is mostly inspired by gospel, soul, blues and rock music, Italian ballads and rhythmic R&B-boogie-like pieces. He is known as the “father of Italian blues” and is one of the few European blues artists who still enjoys great international success. Zucchero’s world tour coincides with the release of his newest album, D.O.C. Deluxe Edition. The album contains all the songs of “D.O.C.” and 6 new songs, including the special duet of STING & ZUCCHERO in the new track “September.” Zucchero on Instagram + Facebook!

Comedian Drew Lynch will perform live at Balboa Theatre on Friday, Sept. 30 at 8 p.m. Follow on social media! Facebook + Twitter

The Storytellers of San Diego join with House of Ukraine, Balboa, to collaboratively produce a summer afternoon lawn program of stories with music, live and family-friendly. This unique program fits the description of traditional urban storytelling--no notes, Moth-style, with professional solo and tandem storytellers. Story fare will be culled from world folktales, personal experiences, hybrid tales, and a literary tale or two. Featured performers are: Dr. Almena Lowe Mozon, Aunt Li-Anne, Fred Laskowski, Marilyn McPhie, Mindy Donner, OJ Mozon, Jr., Patchwork Players: Patti Christensen and James Nelson-Lucas, Rachel Amov, violinist, and surprise guests to delight. Donations welcome at the event to benefit House of Ukraine's, 501c3, shipments of medical, tactical and humanitarian supplies to Ukraine. Or go to website: https://houseofukraine.or/donations/ Event is held in front of House of Ukraine,Park, Balboa Park, San Diego 92101 Follow on social media: The Storytellers of San Diego: Facebook + Instagram House of Ukraine: Facebook + Instagram

Amanda Miguel & Ana Victoria Verdaguer will perform live at Balboa Theatre on Fri, Sep 23 at 8:30 P.M. Follow on social media! Amanda Miguel: Facebook + Instagram Ana Victoria: Instagram

Iconic guitarist Joe Satriani is coming to San Diego for his brand new Earth Tour! See him live at Balboa Theatre on Thu, Sep 22 at 8:00pm. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

The Rosin Box Project presents four innovative contemporary ballet premieres by renowned Resident Artists and internationally acclaimed Guest Choreographers. DEBUTS delivers world class dance straight to the heart of San Diego. DEBUTS captures four distinct choreographic voices, each uniquely different yet connected in their uninhibited approach. TRBP’s season finale program presents World Premieres by brilliant Resident Artists Katie Spagnolletti and Jeremy Zapanta, as well as a World Premiere by Guest Choreographer, Myles Thatcher, Soloist and Choreographer with San Francisco Ballet, and a company premiere of Sextette by Dance Magazine's 25 To Watch and TRBP Guest Choreographer, Katarzyna Skarpetowska. DEBUTS exemplifies TRBP’s dedication to the creation of exciting, fresh, and intimate opportunities to experience superlative live performance art for artists and audiences alike. This final program will be presented under the stars in an indoor/outdoor theater housed at the Mingei International Museum: La Atalaya Foundation Theater in the heart of Balboa Park. DEBUTS will also be streamed virtually. *All seating is first-come first-serve, please arrive early to claim your seats. *Doors open 30 minutes before the show begins. *Program length: Just over an hour, with one 15 minute intermission. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

San Diego Movie Awards First Annual Film Festival and Awards Ceremony including an opening night (August 2) benefit for Alzheimers San Diego/Imperial, two days (August 3 and 4) of shorts and features from local and international filmmakers and an Awards Ceremony on August 5. San Diego Movie Awards is in its first year as a Quarterly Film Competition – Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer – with an annual in-person festival celebrating the very best films from our quarterly competitions. The festival is held in the very heart of America’s Finest City -Balboa Park- at the Museum of Photographic Arts. To learn more about this event, click here!