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The Old Globe is thrilled to announce its 90th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, an unforgettable evening under the stars on the Globe’s Copley Plaza and on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Sheryl White and Jennifer Greenfield will serve as the Celebration Co-Chairs for this one-night-only fundraising event, which honors 90 years of theatre that lives beyond the stage, with Darlene Marcos Shiley as the Honorary Chair. Guests will experience an incredible evening, complete with exquisite dining, craft cocktails, and live entertainment, featuring an electrifying performance by Tony Award-nominated actor and Grammy and Emmy Award-winning songwriter/composer Christopher Jackson. Best known for his portrayal of George Washington in the critically acclaimed Broadway sensation "Hamilton." This black-tie event begins at 5:30 p.m. with signature cocktails by Snake Oil Cocktail Company and hors d’oeuvres on the Globe’s Copley Plaza. At 6:30 p.m. inside the Old Globe Theatre, Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein will lead a special 90th Anniversary Celebration presentation highlighting the Globe’s mission and its impact on the community, followed by a special and exclusive performance by Christopher Jackson. The evening continues with a sumptuous three-course alfresco dinner catered by Urban Kitchen Catering at 8 p.m. and concludes with live music, dancing, and surprises under the stars. LOCATION and PARKING INFORMATION: The Old Globe is in San Diego’s historic Balboa Park at 1363 Old Globe Way. Complimentary valet parking for the event will be located in the Alcazar Garden parking lot adjacent to The Old Globe. The Old Globe is dedicated to ensuring that theatre remains accessible and impactful for all. Funds raised from the 90th Anniversary Celebration will support the Globe’s renowned artistic productions and transformative arts engagement programs, which serve more than 250,000 people annually—including children, families, and individuals across diverse communities, students in Title I schools, veterans, military service members, and people who are incarcerated. The Old Globe on Facebook / Instagram / X

Master the Art of Sourdough! Saturday, April 26, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. This 2-hour class introduces intermediate level topics in sourdough baking, such as heirloom wheat varieties, inclusions, discard recipes, a new less time-intensive bread recipe, and bulk baking. This workshop includes your own take-home loaf of sourdough bread (to bake the next morning). Prerequisite: It is helpful if you have already taken Hands-On Sourdough Bread Workshop &/or already know how to maintain a starter and bake a loaf of sourdough bread before taking this class. We won’t be covering the basic bread recipe or basic starter maintenance. This workshop is for ages 16+years. All ingredients and materials included. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool funds accepted. • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. Visit: Intermediate Sourdough Workshop San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

“Shooting for the Stars,” a talk by Richard Danne of Danne & Blackburn fame focuses on Richard’s life and illustrious career in brand identity and communication design fostered by his guiding principle: “Create work that has beauty, simplicity, and permanence.” The presentation includes the story behind the rise, fall, and rebirth of the award-winning NASA “worm” logo design, now one of the world’s most recognized design programs. In addition to receiving three U.S. Presidential Awards for Design Excellence and NASA’s Exceptional Public Achievement Medal, the logo, along with its graphic standards manual, was recently placed into the Museum of Modern Art's permanent collection. Following the presentation, Richard will be signing his new book, Shooting for the Stars: Six Decades of Timeless Design. Special thanks to our sponsors: Visual Asylum, MiresBall, Design Innovation Institute, Miriello, and Studio Conover. Visit: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/aiga-sd-tj-intrepido-speaker-series-featuring-richard-danne

San Diego New Music invites composers to apply to the Emerging Composers Workshop in spring 2025. In this program, students will participate in a three-part seminar with San Diego State University (SDSU) music composition and theory professor, Dr. Texu Kim. The workshop will culminate in a public reading session of new works by selected high school students on Wednesday, May 7, at the Athenaeum Art Center in Logan Heights. This workshop is free to attend. This concert is underwritten by the Sleet Music Performance Fund in memory of San Diegans Don Sleet (jazz trumpeter), Marshall Sleet (band leader and composer), Anna Mae Sleet (vocalist), and Jeffery Sleet (concert cellist). Submit a statement demonstrating eligibility and interest in the workshop, including which school they currently attend Submit a brief recommendation from a music teacher or professional musician who knows of their work and ambition Submissions are requested to be sent to: ericstarr@sandiegonewmusic.com In 1994, the only place in San Diego where you could hear an entire concert of 20th-century music was on a college campus. San Diego New Music pitched the idea of a concert series devoted to modern music and 20th-century classics at the Athenaeum. The concerts of modern music perfectly complement the exhibitions of modern art held in the Athenaeum’s galleries. In 1996, San Diego New Music presented its first season. The series was called "Noise at the Library," and the ensemble would later adopt the name, as well. San Diego New Music and the Athenaeum have been happily co-presenting concerts of new music ever since. Get Tickets San Diego New Music on Instagram and Facebook

Chaired by Anna Haudenschild Meier, Jennifer Nelson, and Alex High, The Avant Garde Ball invites you to celebrate the fusion of art, music, and fashion in a way that San Diego has never experienced before. Save the date—Saturday, May 3, 2025—for a night of self-expression, where art extends beyond the gallery walls and MCASD transforms into a living runway. Guests are encouraged to let the works of contemporary art inspire their Avant Garde attire—fashion as bold, captivating, and expressive as the pieces on display. Please note: The Avant Garde Ball is a 21+ event. Tickets MCASD on Instagram and Facebook

La Jolla Playhouse’s celebrated annual WOW Festival is a four-day celebration of immersive, interactive and surprising art experiences from local, national and international artists. This is theatre - without walls. From April 24 – 27, discover more than 20 new works including free and paid events with fun for the whole family. WOW Festival is presented in partnership with UC San Diego and takes over locations around the campus in La Jolla.

What happens when you take high interest rates, unpredictable tariffs, a shortage of homes, a 50-year-old property tax law and mix them together? A housing market stuck in molasses.

Join us every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to participate in a local research project led by the Roselab at UCSD. Event will begin with a brief summary of the labs research and the role of mosquitoes in our ecosystem. This will be followed by field activities on the Marsh. Volunteers will get the chance to take environmental measurements, identify mosquito larvae, collect environmental samples for DNA sequencing and explore the Kendall-Frost Marsh! Visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdcrh0lgxeJKik5jI4rcm5SBFtZm0-2f-A3Lsoz8S2mel_wQ/viewform?pli=1

Kick off your weekend with us! Every Friday this summer (starting May 23), we're open until 10 p.m. so you can explore the Museum after hours. Enjoy access to all exhibitions, trivia in the Atrium at 7 p.m., and our rooftop deck for good views and great vibes. The rooftop is open to all visitors and serves beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks and food from Wolf in the Woods—you can get a look at the menu below. With bars on several floors, sip a signature cocktail as you leisurely explore the Museum. Or grab some artisan tacos, conchas or paletas, and amazing coffee drinks from The Craft Taco in our Atrium. On select dates, enjoy getting crafty with our friends from Sketchparty (usually the third Friday of the month). Admission is half-price after 5 PM. You can buy your tickets in advance online or buy them at the door the night of. As always, members of The Nat and Explorer pass holders enjoy free general admission. San Diego Natural History Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall’s play opens this weekend at San Diego’s Cygnet Theatre. Set in Memphis, “The Hot Wing King” follows a Black, gay couple navigating grief, family and a high-stakes hot wing contest.