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A night of live entertainment with Neo Soul Artist, Taquirah, her band, DJ Milu, and 3 poets and 3 comedians. Open dance floor and hosted by actor/director, Lavelle Lemonier.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris writes about her brief run for the presidency last year and her relationship with former President Joe Biden in her new book, out on Tuesday.

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents “Beauty and Beyond”, juried by award-winning artist, Sean Barrett. The water-based media exhibition runs Mar 30 - Apr 26, 2025 at our Gallery in The Arts District Liberty Station. The free Opening Reception is Friday, Apr 4, 5-8 pm with over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The Gallery is open Weds-Sun, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Visit: https://www.sdws.org/shows.php?ID=24 San Diego Watercolor Society on Instagram and Facebook

Join us on Free Third Thursday, April 17 for the free public opening of "Yan Pei-Ming: A Burial in Shanghai." These monumental works are being shown for the first time in the United States. Photo: Yan Pei-Ming, "Un enterrement à Shanghai (Montagne céleste, Ma mère, L ’ adieu) (A Burial in Shanghai ((Celestial Mountain, My Mother, The Farewell))" [detail], 2019. © Yan Pei-Ming, ADAGP, Paris, 2025. Photo: Clérin-Morin. Courtesy of the artist, Massimo de Carlo & Thaddaeus Ropac. Visit: https://mcasd.org/events/yan-pei-ming-opening Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

The Lithuanian composer, now based in New York, creates layered, deliberate music that she hopes will grant listeners the freedom to enter an altered state of mind.

With The Bad Plus, acclaimed artists Chris Potter and Craig Taborn revisit the formative repertoire of Keith Jarrett’s American Quartet. The project is not simply a tribute to one of jazz’s most influential ensembles, it’s a continuation of the American Quartet’s spirit: a fearless commitment to musical dialogue, emotional depth, and boundary-pushing improvisation. Founding members Reid Anderson and Dave King, whose work with The Bad Plus helped redefine modern jazz, combine with Potter’s commanding tenor saxophone and Taborn’s brilliant piano to capture the raw, exploratory energy of the American Quartet while bringing their own distinct voices to the material. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/bad-plus/ The Bad Plus on Instagram and Facebook

For the first time in over 40 years, two living legends of Afro-Cuban jazz—Arturo Sandoval and Chucho Valdés—reunite on stage for an electrifying quintet performance. This once-in-a-lifetime concert brings together the masterful trumpet virtuosity of Sandoval with the groundbreaking piano genius of Valdés in an explosive celebration of rhythm, improvisation, and musical legacy. Don’t miss the rare opportunity to witness these icons create magic in an intimate, high-octane setting—an unforgettable night of history in the making! Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/valdes-sandoval/ Arturo Sandoval on Instagram and Facebook Chucho Valdes on Instagram and Facebook

flute, violin, double bass, piano, bandoneon, featured composer music by Andrés Martín, Pablo Jaurena, and Astor Piazzolla the soul of tango revealed, face to face "Tango Íntimo II" brings you face-to-face with the raw beauty of tango, featuring performances by The Camarada Tango Quartet alongside renowned bandoneonist Pablo Jaurena. Anchoring the evening is a reprise of "Eclipse," "Change & Bloom," the 2022 Camarada Composers Circle commission by Composer-in-Residence Andrés Martín. The evening also features timeless works by Astor Piazzolla and the world premiere of a new duo for flute and bandoneón by Pablo Jaurena. Paired with live narration by renowned tango historian Ignacio Varchausky, this program becomes more than a performance — it’s a dialogue between tradition and reinvention, between artist and audience. This is tango — raw, real, and right in front of your eyes. Beth Ross Buckley, flute David Buckley, violin Andrés Martín, double bass & featured composer Dana Burnett, piano Pablo Jaurena, bandoneon Ignacio Varchausky, narrator UC San Diego Park & Market1100 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Parking between Park & Market on 11th 6:30 p.m. - Doors open - snacks, drinks, and signature cocktails available for purchase from Farmhouse Catering. 7 p.m. - A Conversation Between Andrés Martín (double bass) and Pablo Jaurena (bandoneon) 7:30 p.m. - Concert Begins Kindly underwritten by Elaine Baldwin & Carl Nelson Camarada on Facebook / Instagram

Bask under the stars while witnessing the brilliance of City Ballet of San Diego's emerging dance artists on a lovely evening. Savor a gourmet menu, replete with delicious meals and rejuvenating beverages, before the dazzling showcase begins. Visit: Ballet Under the Stars City Ballet of San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

It's SHOWTIME in May! Join us for one of San Diego's first productions of "Beetlejuice Jr," a frightfully fun, laugh-'til-you’re undead adventure packed with excitement, supernatural shenanigans, and a graveyard full of catchy tunes. This South Bay premiere will be held at the Laura R. Charles Theatre at Sweetwater High School on Friday May 2 through Sunday May 4. For more information, to purchase your tickets, or to learn more about Front Row Center's upcoming classes, workshops, and productions please visit www.frontrowcenter.live. Front Row Center is a San Diego non-profit theatre arts organization dedicated to providing high-quality equitable and accessible youth theatrical opportunities through exceptional educational programming, productions, and workshops, ensuring that all young performers - regardless of background, ability, or identity - can experience the transformative power of the performing arts. Visit www.frontrowcenter.live Front Row Center on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok