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Mezzo-soprano Leslie Ann Leytham and baritone Jonathan Nussman present an inventive program celebrating the expressive possibilities of two unaccompanied voices. The program features the world premiere of a meditative new work by Laura Cetilia alongside contemporary works spanning luminous harmony, intricate counterpoint, extended vocal techniques, and moments of unexpected humor. Moving fluidly between beauty and absurdity, the singers' decades-long friendship informs a musical dialogue rich in mercurial sonorities, playful exchange, and daring vocal experimentation. Through solos, duos, and works pairing voices with subtle electronics, the concert celebrates the extraordinary versatility and expressive potential of two voices. Project [BLANK] on Facebook / Instagram

San Diego-based collaborators Pablo Dodero Carrillo and Paola Capó-García present a new performance combining processed voice, electronic composition, and contemporary poetry. Drawing on Dodero's background in experimental electronic music and Capó-García's acclaimed poetic practice, the work reflects on the relationship between the individual and the state through a dynamic interplay of language and spatialized sound. As the City of San Diego's Poet Laureate, Capó-García brings a voice shaped by lyric precision and social inquiry, while Dodero's immersive electronic environments transform spoken text into shifting sonic patterns. Together, they create an intimate interdisciplinary performance where poetry and sound become inseparable modes of listening, reflection, and expression. Project [BLANK] on Facebook / Instagram

Baltimore-based flutist and composer Rachel Beetz returns to San Diego with selections from her recent solo album "Tone Keepers," an intimate program for flute and electronics exploring the relationship between acoustic gesture and electronic process. Each movement pairs a single flute technique with a distinct electronic process, allowing resonance, repetition, and transformation to unfold through subtle variation and careful listening. Beetz's music reflects her experience of sound as touch, creating richly textured performances that invite audiences to hear familiar sounds in unexpected ways. The result is an evening of focused, imaginative listening that reveals the expressive possibilities embedded within even the simplest musical gesture. Project [BLANK] on Facebook / Instagram

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"Bonita Vista By Two" is a family-friendly musical comedy based on an attempt to fix a 1969 football game between Bonita Vista High School and Hilltop High. It is the 49th annual Bonitafest melodrama, San Diego County's longest-running theatrical production. Bonitafest Melodrama on Facebook

Sound artists Kamran Shafii and Michael Masaru Flora present an evening of electroacoustic performance that unveils the hidden sonic worlds embedded within our built and digital environments. Iranian sound artist Kamran Shafii draws on multichannel field recordings captured with specialized measurement devices and piezoelectric sensors, channeling the vibrations of stressed infrastructure—mechanical strain, structural resonance, and subterranean systems—into richly detailed acoustic landscapes. California-based artist Michael Masaru Flora's real-time algorithmic process explores digital decomposition and resynthesis, allowing new musical forms to emerge through constantly evolving computations. Together, their work uncovers the invisible architectures that surround us, transforming physical and algorithmic forces into immersive experiences of sound. Project BLANK on Facebook / Instagram

Japanese percussionist and composer Tatsuya Nakatani returns to San Diego with the Nakatani Gong Orchestra (NGO), a one-of-a-kind project that brings together local community members to create an immersive orchestra of gongs. Following an intensive workshop in Nakatani's unique performance techniques, participants—many with no formal musical training—perform an original work using Chinese wind gongs played with the artist's custom-built bows. Guided by Nakatani's live conducting, the ensemble fills the space with shimmering metallic overtones, cascading resonances, and layered waves of sound, transforming the gallery into a living sonic sculpture. Each performance is unique, shaped by the participants, the space, and the moment. Visit: https://www.projectblanksd.org/ Project BLANK on Facebook / Instagram

Greater San Diego Music Coterie's first concert for the 2026-27 season. Program includes two classical masterpieces that bring magical and imaginative tales to life. Dukas' "The Sorcerer’s Apprentice" has become one of the most magical tales since its iconic appearance in Disney's first "Fantasia." Grieg's "Peer Gynt," a musical drama rooted in Norwegian folklore, fairy tales, and troll mythology, will transform the afternoon into pure magic. Admission is free with free-will donation accepted via Venmo, Zelle, or by check and cash. Registered audiences receive directions to free parking. Visit https://gsdmusicoterie.org/events for details. Greater San Diego Music Coterie on Facebook

Join South African author Leon Lazarus for the launch of his new book, "Barking at Dogs," a collection of oh-so-South African stories highlighting the absurdities of life in apartheid South Africa. It is funny, thought-provoking, and will explain a great deal about the South Africans in your life. The free community event features a reading, a book signing, and samples of South African desserts, offering attendees a taste of San Diego's vibrant literary and cultural scene. Copies of the book will be available at the event.

Sunday, December 13,2026 at 3p.m. Peñasquitos Lutheran Church 14484 Penasquitos Dr, San Diego, CA 92129 Greater San Diego Chamber Orchestra and Chorus Dr. Angela Yeung, Director Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, popular Christmas tunes and Carols sing-along. For the grand finale of Hallelujah Chorus sing-along, bring your own Messiah score or rent one at the door for $5. Admission is free with free-will donation accepted via Venmo, Zelle, or by check and cash. Visit https://gsdmusicoterie.org/events/ for full details and further inquiry. Greater San Diego Music Coterie on Facebook / Instagram