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Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Susie Ibarra joins acclaimed percussionist and UC San Diego professor Steven Schick for "CHAN: Sonnets and Devotions in the Wilderness," a striking contemporary work that blends music, poetry, voice, and sound. With an ensemble of instrumentalists and vocalists, they transform the rhythms of the natural world into a richly layered live experience. Visit: artpower.ucsd.edu/event/susie-ibarra-steven-schick/

Gather together on the eve of the Summer Solstice as The Chapel at Liberty Station is transformed into a sanctuary of light and sound. Ritual:Solstice is an immersive one-night experience where art, music, and movement converge to mark the turning of the season. Experience immersive art installations from Ten Six Pines along with live music from Future is Color jazz cat Riva and choreography and dance by Beth Guerrette and company. A sensory experience built around the sacred act of transition, offered to San Diego for one night only. An elevated art experience and one of a kind event. Specialty cocktails by Snake Oil Cocktail Co. Additional details to be announced. Tickets: $35 in advance, $45 at the door. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Performances begin at 8:30 p.m. Limited capacity.

GRAMMY-nominated brass quartet The Westerlies brings its signature blend of jazz, classical, folk, and American roots influences to "Fireside Brass," a festive program featuring beloved seasonal favorites. Praised for their dynamic precision and adventurous spirit, the ensemble has earned national acclaim for bringing these sounds together in unexpected ways. The Westerlies on Facebook / Instagram

Fifth graders calm school kindergartners in Los Angeles. Kids take the "bike bus" in Oklahoma. High school students take in a new high school building in Oregon.

Grammy-winning ensemble The Klezmatics returns with "A Happy Joyous Hanukkah," a festive program inspired by the music and traditions of Hanukkah. For more than three decades, the pioneering group has expanded the boundaries of klezmer, the celebratory folk music of Eastern European Jewish communities, blending it with influences from jazz, Latin, Balkan, and other global styles. The Klezmatics on Facebook / Instagram

Southern California ensemble QUITAPENAS draws inspiration from Afro-Latin rhythms and the rich musical traditions of Latin America. Formed by first-generation sons of Guatemalan and Mexican immigrants, the group blends influences from Colombia, Peru, Brazil, Angola, and beyond into a sound shaped by movement, celebration, and joy. QUITAPENAS on Instagram

Watch Friday, June 26, 2026 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream the album on Spotify. On the bitterly cold winter night devoted fans huddled together outside the Angel Orensanz Center for a chance to see Grammy award winner Patty Griffin perform songs from her new album for the first time. The historic converted synagogue’s neo-gothic arches were lit with the warm glow of candlelight as Griffin’s singular voice filled the room, accompanied by new band members and longtime players alike.

Julian Lage Quartet unites guitarist Julian Lage, keyboardist John Medeski, bassist Jorge Roeder, and drummer Kenny Wollesen in a performance shaped by trust, spontaneity, and collaboration. Performing music from their latest album, "Scenes from Above," they blend jazz, folk, blues, and improvisation into music rich in warmth, nuance, and texture. Julian Lage Quartet on Facebook / Instagram

Thee Sinseers draw from the rich traditions of soul and R&B, pairing timeless melodies with Joey Quiñones’s velvety vocals. Since forming in East Los Angeles in 2019, the band has built a devoted following with a sound that is both familiar and enduring. Featuring music from their latest album, "Love Stories," this performance looks beyond happy endings to explore everything that comes before, after, and in between. Filled with warmth and romance, the evening unfolds through rich harmonies and songs that feel both deeply familiar and impossible to forget. Thee Sinseers on Facebook / Instagram

In the mountains east of San Diego sits a place called Ilan-Lael. It’s 14 buildings on 10 acres, but beyond that, this place defies description.