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Join us at the Villa Montezuma on March 16 for an adventurous concert of music inspired by ancient history and mythology! Journey back in time with our second Cinballera Salon of 2026, Songs of the Ancient World! Join us on the third Monday of the month, March 16, at 7 p.m. at the Villa Montezuma, 1925 K Street, San Diego. We’re celebrating the Ides of March with a concert inspired by ancient times. Some of the greatest operatic masterpieces were inspired by events which took place thousands of years ago, either in the annals of history or in the pages of mythology. From opera excerpts about Roman generals to oratorio arias sung by Hebrew heroines, this will be a historical whirlwind of music! 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 March, dress like your favorite ancient character. Come unearth these ancient gems with us!

Hidden City Sounds: Silk Button Butchers with Special Guests Stepwise. The Silk Button Butchers are a fae folk rock band featuring Melody Maker on guitar, Chris Hellings on mandolin, Seth Hansen on violin, Luke Davis on bass, and Norm Antonini California Center For The Arts, Escondido on Facebook / Instagram

April 3 & 4, 2026, Noon - 5 p.m. On April 3 and 4, the California Center for the Arts, Escondido (CCAE) invites the community to witness the mesmerizing art of live glassblowing in the Cal Club Courtyard. This two-day demonstration, led by renowned glass artist James Stone of Stone & Glass, will showcase the precision, artistry, and transformative beauty of molten glass in motion. Hot Glass, Cold Beer: A Fundraiser for the Arts In the spirit of community support and cultural engagement, we are excited to host “Hot Glass, Cold Beer,” a special fundraising initiative benefiting the CCAE Foundation. James Stone and participating artists will generously donate hand-blown glass cups, which will be given away with a complimentary drink ticket in exchange for a $25 donation. This initiative not only raises vital funds for arts programming but also offers guests a one-of-a-kind keepsake—an artistic reminder of the power of creativity.

This summer brings remakes of Cape Fear and Little House on the Prairie, plus brand new seasons of The Bear, Ted Lasso, House of the Dragon and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

Every year, we highlight essential Broadway workers not eligible for Tonys. This year, we look at the world of Broadway merch, which is a lot more than T-shirts, mugs and refrigerator magnets.

New research suggests the fuzzy insects may be capable of spontaneously solving problems the way animals with much larger brains do.

Hidden City Sounds - San Diego Music Awards Nominee Showcase featuring: Kimmi Bitter, Jesse Ray Smith, Rebecca Jade California Center For The Arts, Escondido on Facebook / Instagram

DARING GREATLY is a harmony-driven rock band originally from Calgary, Alberta, now based in Southern California. Visit: https://artcenter.org/

Hidden City Sounds: Honey Buckets with Special Guests Vulcan Mountain Boys. Southern California’s own Honey Buckets bring a fresh, high-energy twist to bluegrass with their signature single-mic performance style. Visit: https://artcenter.org/

Hidden City Sounds: Sara Petite and FREE Line Dance Classes with MCBC. Outlaw country headliner Sara Petite delivers a raw, rough-edged take on American roots music that stretches from honky-tonk to rock & roll roadhouse.