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Saxophonist Daniel Rotem, pianist Miro Sprague, bassist Karl McComas-Reichl and drummer Christian Euman manifest musical truth and authentic expression every time they play together. A cooperative quartet founded on trust, deep listening and true artistic freedom. Each member of the band contributes original music along with surprising interpretations of music by Joe Henderson, Carole King, Leonard Bernstein and more. Individually the members of the group have performed with artists like: Herbie Hancock, Billy Childs, Larry Goldings, Steve Lehman, Kurt Elling, Jacob Collier, Luciana Souza, Karrin Allyson, Matt Wilson, Jane Monheit, Jeff Parker, Greg Osby, Lionel Loueke, Mark Turner, Ingrid Jensen, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson and many more.

Share the joy of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet with family and friends. Give the gift of a spectacular holiday experience featuring an international cast, whimsical puppetry and opulent costumes and sets, hand-crafted by the finest artisans of Europe. Go back to a simpler time and make memories your family will cherish forever. Celebrate the season with America’s most beloved Nutcracker tradition! Tchaikovsky’s timeless score sets the stage for a Christmas your family will never forget. Get tickets today! Please note: This is a Jacobs Music Center rental event, presented by Talmi Entertainment. The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this concert.

During these divided times, many people believe that open dialogue and discourse are the only tools to mend a wounded nation. Comedians Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng believe the opposite. The format? A DEBATE TO THE DEATH. Imagine CNN’s Presidential Townhall that’s somehow more demented and with less decorum. This will be a race to the bottom. Minhaj and Chieng will face off about America’s most urgent issues: Presidents, War, the Economy, Immigration, Infrastructure, Food, Dating, Family Values, and of course, the impending Race War. This is not a call for peace. It’s a call for pettiness. Are you in?  Please note: This is a rental event of Jacobs Music Center, presented by Nederlander Concerts. The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this program. Visit: https://www.ticketmaster.com/hasan-hates-ronny-ronny-hates-hasan-san-diego-california-12-13-2025/event/0A0062EFE4934602?refArtist=K8vZ917Kbz7&f_simplified_filter=true&f_enable_merch_slot=true Hasan Minhaj on Instagram and Facebook Ronny Chieng on Instagram and Facebook

Kahchun Wong, conductor Randall Goosby, violin San Diego Symphony Orchestra UNSUK CHIN: subito con forza TCHAIKOVSKY: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35 MUSSORGSKY (orch. Ravel): Pictures from an Exhibition Korean composer Unsuk Chin’s subito con forza provides a thrilling opening to a concert of music mixing savage drama with the sweetest possible melodies. Tchaikovsky’s violin concerto was written in only a few days in an unstoppable flow of passion and inspiration, while Mussorgsky’s Pictures from an Exhibition (fabulously orchestrated by Maurice Ravel) mourns the tragic early death of an artist friend; the music rages against the cruelty of his fate, remembers the sweetness of shared experiences, and, in the last movement, “The Great Gate of Kiev,” fills us all with hope for a better future. Visit: https://www.sandiegosymphony.org/performances/drama-and-pathos/ San Diego Symphony on Instagram and Facebook Randall Goosby on Instagram and Facebook

A San Diego theater company is reimagining a classic fairy tale with "Gretel: The Musical," giving the Brothers Grimm story new life as a femme-centric musical.

Namus Classics Presents "Radiance" with Classical Pianist Jeeyoon Kim Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 3 p.m. The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center (Baker-Baum Concert Hall) 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037 PRICE: $49-$82 TICKET LINK: https://transaction.theconrad.org/2644/2646 San Diego Classical Pianist Jeeyoon Kim is delighted to perform and celebrate her newest project and world premiere of "Radiance" on Sunday, September 21 at 3 p.m. at the beautiful venue, The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center in La Jolla (Baker-Baum Hall). Join Jeeyoon for a captivating afternoon celebrating the release of her newest album, "Radiance," and her book, "Beyond the Keys." This unique concert experience brings Mussorgsky’s "Pictures at an Exhibition" to life, with each movement enhanced by stunning artwork from contemporary artists. Prepare for an engaging and innovative performance where music, art, and storytelling intertwine, creating an unforgettable celebration of beauty and enriching the concert with a visual storytelling experience. There will be a meet and greet with the artist immediately following the concert in the courtyard. “A unique experience of shared feeling…In that sharing we find ourselves…” -Carnegie Hall debut review Jeeyoon Kim on Facebook / Instagram

Red Bull Foam Wreckers La Jolla is the ultimate anti-surf contest, created with college students in mind. Taking over La Jolla Shores, the event ditches high-pressure competition for a fun, anything-can-happen vibe where anyone can paddle out and participate — no pro skills required. Surfers ride soft-top boards and are judged on style, creativity, and crowd energy rather than perfection. Off the water, students can enjoy giveaways, hang with Red Bull athletes, and keep the stoke high with plenty of Red Bull on hand. It’s all about good vibes, big wipeouts, and celebrating surf culture together at the beach.

Now in its fourth year, the hugely popular Wu Tsai QRT.yrd Concert Series welcomes new audiences to The Conrad with free programming, shining a spotlight on local artists. No tickets are required; free reservations are requested in order to keep a head count, at www.theconrad.org. Fall 2025 Courtyard Concert Series: Peter Sprague Trio Friday, October 17, 2025 • 4:30 PM Multi-award-winning musicians Peter Sprague and Danny Green return to The Conrad with one of their frequent collaborators, Mackenzie Leighton. Described by San Diego Troubadour as “world-class,” Sprague and his ensemble of jazz greats will perform a lively program of head-bopping grooves, improvisations, ballads, and more. David Spitzfaden Band Tuesday, November 11, 2025 • 4:30 PM Three-time San Diego Music Awards nominee David Spitzfaden is bringing his high-energy band to The Conrad. Praised by San Diego Troubadour for his artistry, this noted musician and his dynamic ensemble will perform a genre-spanning set—from blues rock and R&B to funk and jazz fusion. Steph Johnson Quartet Friday, November 21, 2025 • 4:30 PM Steph Johnson is an award-winning artist whose music blends jazz, soul, funk and blues, a regular performer throughout Southern California and the Western United States. When she’s not working on music, she directs her creative energy towards Voices of Our City Choir—a group she co-founded and the focus of the 2018 award-winning documentary “The Homeless Chorus Speaks,” which aired on PBS. The Wu Tsai QRT.yrd Concert Series will return with more exciting performances in the spring. La Jolla Music Society on Facebook / Instagram

Jason Seber, conductor San Diego Symphony Orchestra Prepare to be transported by "Flow in Concert," an extraordinary live experience pairing the breathtaking animated film "Flow" with a full symphonic performance of its original score. This award-winning film, directed by Latvian visionary Gints Zilbalodis and scored by acclaimed composer Rihards Zalupe, comes alive in a powerful fusion of cinema and live music. Following its world premiere in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival and a historic win for Best Animated Feature at the 97th Academy Awards, "Flow" has captivated audiences worldwide with its poetic, dialogue-free storytelling and singular visual style. Now, in Flow in Concert, audiences can immerse themselves in the emotional depth of the film enhanced by the immediacy and grandeur of live orchestration. The story follows a solitary cat navigating a post-apocalyptic world submerged in water. As it encounters other animals and the remains of a lost civilization, the film explores themes of loneliness, resilience and connection – with a uniquely meditative pace and stunning artistic detail. The concert features a live performance of Rihards Zalupe’s haunting, atmospheric score, performed in perfect sync with the film by the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. The experience offers a rare opportunity to witness the marriage of visual storytelling and live symphonic sound at the highest level. "Flow in Concert" is presented in Partnership with San Diego Humane Society. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

AB 383 extends firearm restrictions for California juveniles, but could block future career paths.