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Musical history moves forward through dialogue with the past. From Stravinsky’s reimagining of baroque styles to Schubert’s epic Octet—written in the shadow of Beethoven—this program explores how composers absorb, reshape, and transform what came before, creating works that honor tradition while forging new paths. La Jolla Music Society on Facebook / Instagram

Pergolesi’s "Stabat Mater"—one of the most enduring sacred works ever written, and one written by a 26-year-old—is paired with other masterpieces shaped by youth, urgency, and historical circumstance, inviting us to imagine what could have been. La Jolla Music Society on Facebook / Instagram

Vienna’s Golden Age, reimagined. At the turn of the 20th century, Vienna stood at the very center of musical life, shaping the sound of an era while standing on the edge of profound change. This concert captures a city at a golden age and a world in transformation, tradition morphing into a new age. La Jolla Music Society on Facebook / Instagram

Music lives within history—and it also creates its own. As SummerFest marks its 40th year, this season explores both: composers responding to the world around them, and the turning points that reshaped the course of music itself. From works born in moments of upheaval to rediscoveries, landmark commissions, and bold new collaborations, SummerFest celebrates the past—and the new chapters we continue to write. Part of our Synergy Series, this boundary-crossing opening night blends music, storytelling, and theatrical narration in a fast-moving journey through history. Legendary actor Simon Callow joins festival artists for a vivid time-travel adventure—from medieval chant to modern revolution—where each piece becomes a portal to a defining moment in the story of music. La Jolla Music Society on Facebook / Instagram

Cleantech San Diego invites you to join us as Southern California Energy Innovation Network (SCEIN) founders showcase their clean technologies as part of a pitch competition with a $75,000 non-dilutive cash prize from The Brink SBDC. This winner-takes-all competition also features an expert panel on investment trends and opportunities for networking with the region’s leading energy pioneers. Over the past nine years, with the support of the California Energy Commission, SCEIN has created a proven pathway for supporting more than 80 clean energy companies across Imperial, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties to help bring their clean technologies to market in support of California’s energy goals. Please join us for this celebration of our region’s cleantech ecosystem and the transformative work of its clean energy innovators. PRESENTING COMPANIES: Alderbuck Energy AquaPoro Emission Free Generators ExPost Technologies Looq AI TyFast Znrg Innovations INVESTOR PANEL: Clear Creek Investments Honeywell Ventures Cleantech San Diego on Facebook

Renowned vocalist Mel Collins returns with her quartet for "Loving the Lyrics," an elegant evening celebrating the timeless songs of the mid-20th century. Featuring music made famous by artists like Ella Fitzgerald, Nancy Wilson, and Rosemary Clooney, the concert highlights the brilliance of legendary songwriters including Rodgers & Hart, Cole Porter, and Dorothy Fields. Mel Collins on Instagram

Join us at the Villa Montezuma on April 27 for glorious music inspired by faith, crowned with George Frideric Handel's "La Resurrezione"! Celebrate faith through music with our third Cinballera Salon of 2026, Songs of Faith! Join us on the fourth Monday of the month, April 27, at 7 p.m. at the Villa Montezuma, 1925 K Street, San Diego. Celebrate Eastertide with this program of inspiring classical sacred music, featuring the best of spirituals, oratorio excerpts, classical hymns, and prayerful opera moments. We'll crown this glorious program with a performance of George Frideric Handel's obscure oratorio "La Resurrezione". Before he penned his famous Messiah, Handel wrote this Italian gem inspired by the story of Christ. 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 April, wear gold and white and your Easter bonnet! Celebrate glorious music of faith! Cinballera Entertainment: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Elegant and inviting, this café jazz style band blends silky swing rhythms and classic standards into an atmosphere made for courtyard vibes. Saturdays in the Courtyard is a vibrant outdoor performance series that fills the beautiful Ann Kulchin Courtyard with music, energy and community spirit. Bring friends, enjoy the festive atmosphere and experience the best new and emerging artists in North County and San Diego under the open sky. Admission is always free. Soto Six: Website / Instagram / Facebook

We've saved the best for last! Fallbrook Music Society's 48th Season finale features acclaimed pianist Ilya Yakushev in an unforgettable solo performance. Ilya brings to life a program of musical masterworks - from Beethoven and Rachmaninoff to Gershwin's iconic Rhapsody in Blue. The afternoon culminates in Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, enhanced by a visual presentation of the artwork that inspired each of the 10 movements. Experience music and art in this powerful one-of-a-kind performance.

"Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress" is a joyful and imaginative story about creativity, courage, and being true to yourself. Morris is a thoughtful, artistic child who loves painting, music, and exploring the world through his imagination. At school, he begins to encounter rigid ideas about who is allowed to express themselves in certain ways, leaving him feeling confused, hurt, and alone. As those pressures grow, Morris retreats into vibrant inner worlds filled with safari animals, outer space adventures, and dazzling dreams. Through vivid visuals, music, movement, and fantasy, the story follows Morris as he learns to listen to his heart and reclaim his sense of joy and confidence. Supported by a loving parent and guided by his own imagination, Morris discovers that self-expression is something to celebrate, not hide. This Theatre for Young Audiences production invites children and families to reflect on empathy, bravery, and the power of creative self-expression. Based on the beloved children’s book by Christine Baldacchino and illustrated by Isabelle Malenfant, our production is designed for young audiences and performed by professional adult actors. Join Morris on an immersive journey of self-expression, creativity, and imagination as he discovers the joy of being true to himself. EUSD students receive 3 FREE tickets! Email vvazquez@theatricals.org to redeem. Visit: https://www.theatricals.org/ Mosaic Theatricals on Facebook / Instagram