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Stephen Sondheim’s "Follies" is a dazzling and bittersweet exploration of love, loss, and the passage of time. Set in a crumbling theatre, former showgirls reunite one last time, reliving their heyday and confronting the choices that shaped their lives. With iconic songs like “Broadway Baby” and “Losing My Mind,” this Tony Award-winning masterpiece blends haunting nostalgia with show-stopping spectacle in a moving celebration of dreams and regrets. At Cygnet Theatre in Arts District Liberty Station begins September 10. Tickets on sale now. Age Recommendation 13+ Visit: cygnettheatre.org/show/season25-26/follies/ Cygnet Theatre on Facebook / Instagram

Escape the summer rush and unwind at San Diego Botanic Garden, a peaceful 37-acre oasis where shady trails, vibrant gardens, and ocean breezes offer a refreshing way to reconnect with nature. In August, the Garden is alive with color and calm, inviting visitors to slow down, explore lush landscapes, and find quiet moments of reflection around every corner. Whether you’re looking for a mindful walk, a family outing, or simply a peaceful retreat, the Garden is the perfect place to recharge outdoors. Find a list of programs, events and activities at sdbg.org. Please note: The Garden is closed on Tuesdays. San Diego Botanic Garden on Facebook / Instagram

Write Out Loud Presents 19th Season of Story Concerts! Write Out Loud presents a new season of Story Concerts, bringing literature to life with evocative and timely stories and poetry. Each program explores specific themes by weaving a variety of stories, poems, and sometimes music together into a literary tapestry presented by local actors and musicians. Join us at our new location, the Dottie Studio Theater part of the The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center in Liberty Station. Opening Story Concert: October 13. Season Tickets on sale now! Learn more: https://writeoutloudsd.com/

Aerial Arts: Live at The Bornemann Experience the awe and artistry of flight at The Bornemann as Pacific Coast Gymnastics and North County Gymnastics present a dazzling aerial showcase! Join us July 26 & 27 for an unforgettable evening of athleticism, grace, and high-flying talent. Fun for all ages! Pacific Coast Gymnastics on Facebook / Instagram North County Gymnastics on Facebook / Instagram

Cinema Under The Stars presents "Casablanca" Thursday, July 3 at 8 p.m. Friday, July 4 at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 5 at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 6 at 8 p.m. Cinema Under The Stars 4040 Goldfinch Street San Diego, CA 92103 Phone: (619) 295-4221 Website: topspresents.com “CASABLANCA” 1942 - Fall in love again. An exotic and glamorous setting. Heroic sacrifice. The triumph of idealism over cynicism in “a world gone mad”. Humphrey Bogart is the world weary ex-pat. Ingrid Bergman is the mysterious old flame who reignites his life. Cinema Under the Stars is an intimate outdoor movie theater in Mission Hills with single and double zero-gravity reclining lounge chairs, sky-boxes and love seat cabanas. Heaters, pillows and blankets are provided. A vintage cartoon is shown before most films. Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. Members may make phone reservations up to one week in advance. Online reservations for Members begin on Mondays at 9 a.m. Online reservations for Non-Members begin on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. The box office opens at 6 p.m, Fridays - Sundays. Admission Prices: Members - $17. Non-members (at the box office) - $18. Non-members (with online reservations) - $20. Annual Memberships - $125 (for two people). Pay with Cash, Checks, or Venmo. All concessions are $3.00 each Free popcorn for Members. Reservations must be cancelled by 5 p.m. online, or call the Cinema before 6 p.m. Come early to avoid a line. For more information, call (619) 295-4221, or visit the website (www.topspresents.com)

Swing on in for the UFC fights at Swing Social! Experience fight night like never before on one of our three 100-inch big screens! Gather up to 10 of your friends and enjoy the ultimate VIP viewing experience in the privacy of your own bay for $250! For an equally thrilling experience, join the excitement in our standing bar room with no cover charge all night. With great drinks, tasty bites, and a great atmosphere, make Swing Social your go-to place for every jab, hook, and knockout! You can purchase tickets in advance using the link below. Swing Social on Facebook / Instagram

American composer Christopher Cerrone's "All Wounds Bleed" is a contemporary retelling of the legend of Echo and Narcissus, the abandoned goddess Hera, and the price of unrequited love. The thirty minute work for three voices and small ensemble features singers Emily Barger, Julia Anne Cordani, and Miguel Zazueta. Peter Maxwell Davies' "The Medium" is a portrait of a character whose life is shrouded in mystery. Is she a mystic, a person without a country, the victim of an unspeakable crime? Davies' monodrama, featuring mezzo soprano Julia Anne Cordani, is a vocal and emotional tour-de-force that is timely and unforgettable. "All Wounds Bleed" - Christopher Cerrone (2013) "The Medium" - Peter Maxwell Davies (1981) May 7 & May 9, 2025 7 p.m. Conrad Prebys Music Center - Experimental Theater General: $20 | UC San Diego Faculty, Staff, Alumni: $10 | All Students : Free with ID Purchase Online at music.ucsd.edu/tickets Visit: https://www.kallisti-ensemble.com/chamber-operas

This August, The Rosin Box Project—San Diego’s premier contemporary ballet company— presents "DEBUTS," a striking program of world premieres by celebrated choreographers Garrett Smith, Ching Ching Wong, and Artistic Director Carly Topazio. Featuring bold new voices and original works created in collaboration with TRBP’s acclaimed artists, "DEBUTS" offers an unforgettable experience at the cutting edge of contemporary ballet. Catch "DEBUTS" live at California Center for the Arts, August 22 - 24, and streamed online, August 29 - September 5. The Rosin Box Project on Facebook / Instagram

This breathtaking new musical is an enlightening, edge-of-your-seat ride. When a young surfer’s life is cut short, it means a second chance for a stranger. Over the course of 24 suspenseful hours in San Diego, we follow one precious heart on its vital, life-saving journey, and meet the people whose lives are impacted along the way. With a gripping book by Kait Kerrigan ("The Great Gatsby"), and directed by our own Tony Award-winning director Christopher Ashley, "The Heart" is based on the highly lauded novel by Maylis de Kerangal, "Réparer les Vivants." Anne Eisendrath and Ian Eisendrath (music supervisor of Come From Away) have crafted a unique, thrilling electronic score. Don’t miss this powerful and inspiring world premiere. La Jolla Playhouse on Facebook / Instagram

Film Forum Coronado Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Avenue Coronado, CA 92118 (619) 522-7390 Free Film and Discussion In the Winn Room Adults Wednesday, May 21 at 6 p.m. "THE LADY WITH THE DOG" (1960. 89 min. PG-13) - Anton Chekhov’s most famous short story is turned into a sophisticated parable of love and infidelity. A Moscow banker, trapped in a loveless marriage, seduces a mysterious young woman in a stifling marriage while both vacation at a seaside resort. (Russian w/ English subtitles)