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Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band is an 18-piece jazz orchestra, that combines the big band swing of the 1930s and 1940s with funk and jazz fusion. Goodwin is a gifted and creative pianist, an explosive and "haul ass", "kick butt," sax player, an arranger of absolutely no limit of musical styles and composer. Please note: The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this program. Visit: https://www.sandiegosymphony.org/performances/gordon-goodwins-band/ Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band on Facebook

The series opens on Wednesday, October 29, with an Athenaeum debut by the Kris Davis Trio, featuring Davis on piano, Robert Hurst on bass, and Johnathan Blake on drums. Recognized in the DownBeat Critics Poll as Pianist of the Year in 2025, 2022, and 2020, Davis has become one of the most celebrated jazz pianists of her generation. A Grammy Award–winner, she has been described in The New York Times as a beacon for “deciding where to hear jazz on a given night.” She was named a Doris Duke Artist in 2021, alongside Wayne Shorter and Danilo Perez, and Pianist and Composer of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association, also in 2021. Her 2019 album, Diatom Rhythms, was voted jazz album of the year by both The New York Times and NPR Music’s Jazz Critics Poll. On her latest album, "Run the Gauntlet", Davis is accompanied by the extraordinarily talented bassist Robert Hurst and drummer Johnathan Blake. “Hurst, who powered bands led by both Wynton and Branford Marsalis in the ’80s, and Blake, one of the contemporary scene’s most reliably propulsive percussionists, are both expert drivers of the beat” (The New York Times). Seamlessly melding composition with improvisation, "Run the Gauntlet" stands as a testament to Davis’s singular voice within the jazz landscape. Of the album, The New York Times commented, “The trio digs heartily into Davis’s obliquely funky vamps, uniting and diverging in turn to dazzling effect.” Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/jazz-25-1029 Kris Davis on Instagram and Facebook

Strauss Symphony of America Featuring Members of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra Vladimir Kulenovic, conductor (Belgrade) Sera Gösch, soprano (Vienna) Brian Cheney, tenor (New York) Featuring dancers from San Diego Ballet Celebrating 30 years in North America, "Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert" returns to San Diego for a dazzling anniversary season. This beloved annual tradition is an unmissable addition to every music-lover's holiday wish list. At the heart of "Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert" is the richly festive, romantic, and soul-stirring music of Johann Strauss, Jr. Mark the 200th anniversary of the famed composer's birth with a selection of soaring overtures, arias, and duets that capture the essence of Vienna's Golden Age, including the Blue Danube Waltz. With a charming expert in Viennese music at the conductor's podium, the Waltz King's timeless music bursts to life in performances by some of Europe's finest singers, internationally acclaimed dancers, and a full orchestra. With elegant costumes, bright floral designs, and even a joke or two from the conductor, this cherished tradition is the perfect way to waltz into the new year. Please note: This is a rental event of the Jacobs Music Center, presented by Attila Glatz Concert Productions. Artists subject to change without notice. Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert on Facebook / Instagram

PLNU Family Weekend special performance by the Marine Band San Diego. Marine Band San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

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.

Welcome to "Flavors of Home: Borscht and Beyond" taught by Chef Taras Klipin from Ukraine! Join us for a virtual culinary journey exploring the delicious world of Eastern European cuisine. Our event will focus on the iconic dish, borscht, and other traditional favorites such as savory chicken fillet roll-ups, and sweet, cheesy syrnyky, a beloved Slavic breakfast treat. Come ready to cook, connect, and enjoy the nostalgic flavors of home! Meet the Chef - Taras Klipin Taras Klipin is the owner of Need to Eat cafe, located in San Diego. He is a food process engineer, a chef with 15+ years of experience, and a hardcore food geek. In 2023, Taras moved from Ukraine to the U.S., and brings his Ukrainian flavors at his cafe. Cooking isn’t just a job for Taras — it’s a damn obsession. He dives deep into ingredients, techniques, stories, and the rituals behind every dish. If you think food is just something to eat, Taras is here to blow that idea out of the water. Cooking with Taras is an experience you do not want to miss - it’s gonna be tasty, wild, and full of flavor. Homeland Kitchen is Slavic Refugee and Immigrant Services Organization’s newest initiative that brings the rich culinary traditions of Ukraine and Eastern Europe into the homes of food enthusiasts around the world. This unique program connects talented Ukrainian and Eastern European chefs with supporters of the organization through immersive, online cooking classes held monthly. Proceeds from the class will go towards the organization and the chef. Slavic Refugee and Immigrant Services Organization is a nonprofit organization located in San Diego supporting Ukrainian refugees with basic needs, housing, employment, mental health and youth development. Slavic Refugee and Immigrant Services Organization on Instagram

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.

Christopher Dragon, conductor Devin DeSantis, vocalist Special appearance by Ken Johnson San Diego Master Chorale San Diego Children's Choir San Diego Symphony Orchestra Jonathan Gilmer, director December 19 at 7:30 p.m. December 20 at 6 p.m. December 21 at 5 p.m. Mike Tutaj, projection design Amanda Zieve, lighting design San Diego Symphony's holiday tradition, "Noel Noel," returns outdoors to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. Featuring favorite songs, Christmas classics, sing-alongs and holiday cheer. The concert will be led by celebrated guest conductor Christopher Dragon and director Jonathan Gilmer, and features the return of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, the San Diego Master Chorale and the San Diego Children’s Choir. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

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

Thiago Tiberio, conductor San Diego Symphony Orchestra The beloved Christmas film "The Holiday" will be presented live in concert, featuring its musical score performed live to the film by the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. The show is a brand-new way of experiencing "The Holiday," which has become a cult Christmas viewing experience for many. "The Holiday," from Universal Pictures, stars Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law and Jack Black, and tells the story of how two women who have never met and live 6,000 miles apart find themselves in the same exact place. They meet online at a home exchange website and impulsively switch homes for the holiday. Iris moves into Amanda's L.A. house in sunny California as Amanda arrives in the snow-covered English countryside. Shortly after arriving at their destinations, both women find the last thing either wants or expects, a new romance. The film grossed over $205 million worldwide and has gone on to become a firm festive favorite with its rebroadcast each year. A Senbla Presentation. ©2025 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram