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Grand opera is coming to the California Center for the Arts in Escondido in July! Giacomo Puccini’s one-act masterpiece "Il Tabarro", Italian for "The Cloak", is a dramatic story of love, jealousy, and betrayal. Set aboard a river barge in Paris at the turn of the century, the soul-stirring melodies will transport you to a foggy night of deception and death. "Il Tabarro" is the least-performed of the three operas in Puccini’s triple-bill Il Trittico (The Triptych). While companies frequently mount double bills of Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi, they usually overlook "Il Tabarro", the first opera Puccini composed in the trio. In just one hour, you’ll be spellbound by the beauty and power of this music, whether you’re a devoted opera fan or a first-timer. That’s just half of the program, though. After the intermission, you’ll see the same story told in a completely different way: through neoclassical ballet. Featuring original choreography, this brand new adaptation of "Il Tabarro" reverses the narrative as the characters are now silent, speaking only through mesmerizingly expressive movements. This time, you’ll hear the same amazing orchestrations but without any vocal parts. Cinballera’s founders, dramatic coloratura soprano Tiffany Brannan and prima ballerina Rebekah Brannan, will be trading off as the leading lady in the opera and ballet, leading a talented cast of international performers and local professionals. "Il Tabarro" is presented in collaboration with the Temecula Valley Symphony, with Maestro John Mario Di Costanzo conducting. This production is Cinballera’s Season 4 opener, marking the 3-year anniversary of the company’s first performance in July 2023! Visit: https://artcenter.org/event/iltabarro/ California Center For the Arts on Instagram and Facebook

"Echoes of the Vast" - Paintings by Meghan Berkeley Augustine Presented by Earth / House / Hold Saturday, June 20, 2026 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Earth / House / Hold 340 16th Street, Studio 26 San Diego, CA 92101 Instagram: @earth_house_hold Email: earthhousehold.studio@gmail.com A small afternoon gathering centered around painting, atmosphere, land, and sustained looking. Preparing the studio for "Echoes of the Vast" — the first installation and soft launch of Earth / House / Hold. Beginning with my own paintings is a way of establishing the space’s curatorial language and presence before future exhibitions and invited artists. Earth / House / Hold is an artist-run curatorial platform devoted to the slow encounter between work, material, land, time, and the wild conditions that shape perception and place. My work explores how landscapes absorb time, memory, and traces of passage through layered material processes that respond to shifting conditions, rather than depicting something fixed. Growing up between Southern California and Arizona, I remain drawn to vast arid landscapes where erosion, accumulation, atmosphere, light, and surface carry history forward. I studied at the School of Visual Arts in New York, NY with Alice Aycock and Shirley Irons, and later received an MFA from The Claremont Colleges - Claremont Graduate University and an MA in Arts Management from the Peter F. Drucker School of Management in Claremont, California. My work is held in public and private collections across the United States. Artist Instagram: @augustine.archive Artist Email: augustinepaintings@gmail.com

In 2001, filmmaker Aljafari, briefly imprisoned in his teens by the Israeli Occupation during the first Palestinian Intifada of 1989, set out on a north-to-south tour of Gaza in search of a man he’d met while behind bars, bringing along a local guide, Hasan, and a MiniDV camera with which to document his journey. Some two decades later, Aljafari revisited the footage he’d captured, and from it sprang this plaintive, lyrical travelogue, a loving record of cities, neighborhoods, and gathering places since reduced to rubble, of people whose current fates are unknown. Not a work of “nostalgia” for bygone times—incoming ordinance was a reality a quarter century ago, and the subjects of "With Hasan in Gaza" all seem to have their stories of savage raids and worse—but a work that brims with its maker’s affection for all that he sees and shows. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

Based on a true story, the performer everyone wanted to see “live” in 1940s New York was Florence Foster Jenkins, an enthusiastic soprano whose pitch was far from perfect. Known as “the first lady of the sliding scale,” she warbled and screeched her way through the evening to an audience who mostly fell about with laughter. But this delusional and joyously happy woman paid little attention to her critics. Instead, she was surrounded by a circle of devoted friends who were almost as eccentric as she was. This hilarious comedy is appropriate for all ages and, although is not classified as a musical, it contains both music and dance. Visit: https://www.powpac.org/?utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral

1859. A young Māori woman is summoned from New Zealand to North Yorkshire, where she uncovers the horrific truth of her colonial heritage. She realizes she must destroy the titled Englishman who has devastated her family, in Taratoa Stappard’s powerful reinvention of the gothic horror genre. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

Read aloud more effectively, understand more deeply, appreciate more fully with the help of Shakespeare teacher, scholar, and dramaturge Dr. Gideon Rappaport in this five-week course in which participants will read parts aloud, pausing for guided explication and discussion. The sessions will last up to two hours, starting at 2 p.m. on successive Sundays from October 11 through November 8 in the Spreckels Reading Room at the Coronado Public Library.

An immersive, underwater themed rave experience at Spin Nightclub "Lucent" returns June 13. An immersive, underwater-themed night built for late hours, strong energy, and real connection on the dancefloor. "Lucent" is a trance-forward, immersive night designed for people who stay until late. For this edition — "Echoes of Atlantis" — we take things below the surface. Deep tones. Flowing energy. A room that builds and holds. Expect a blend of: Trance Progressive Techno Hard dance Across two rooms at Spin. DJ Opening Slot Contest One selected DJ will earn the opportunity to open the main room at "Lucent." Finalists will be chosen ahead of the event, with the winner performing the opening set on the main floor. Details on how to enter will be announced soon. Costume Contest" "Echoes of Atlantis" is built for participation. We’ll be hosting a costume contest during the night, with prizes for standout looks. Think: Bioluminescent Deep sea Aquatic / surreal Anything that fits the world Upstairs Market The upstairs will also feature a small curated market with local artists and vendors. Expect: Handmade goods Art pieces Clothing and accessories Open during peak hours of the night. Main Room: SOMNA RINALY SUBMERSIVE COMPACT 33 CONTEST WINNER Second Floor: POLY & PAN SATURN MOON b2b COYOTE STAR AURALUXE Ticket prices increase automatically as each batch sells out. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lucent-echoes-of-atlantis-tickets-1988127855936?aff=oddtdtcreator Spin Nightclub on Instagram and Facebook

First, would the city of San Diego be prepared if a large-scale federal immigration enforcement operation took place? Also, as ballots have begun being sent out, Democratic Congress members warn of threats to voters rights. Then, come November, county voters could choose to raise the sales tax. And, your San Diego Padres announce new ownership.

This isn’t your sweet little comedy show—this is grown-ass comedy for people who’ve been through some things… and lived to roast it. Silver Sisters is a no-filter crew of comics 40+ serving up truth about dating AGAIN, aging bodies, bad decisions, great stories, and why we’re absolutely not disappearing quietly. And this time? We’re celebrating National Old Maid’s Day—because apparently being single past a certain age needed a label… so we made it funny. Featuring a killer lineup (and yes, a few brave Misters), this show is bold, relatable, and just unhinged enough to make you text your friends after like: “YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS.” Silver Sisters Comedy on Facebook

Join us at the Villa Montezuma on June 15 for opera's lighter side with a delightful evening of operetta's greatest hits! Enjoy opera's lighter side with our 5th Cinballera Salon of 2026, Songs from Operettas! Join us on the 3rd Monday of the month, June 15, at 7 p.m. at the Villa Montezuma, 1925 K Street, San Diego. Operetta could be called the fun younger sibling of grand opera. It has the melodies, music, and magic without all the tragedy! With waltzes from Vienna, comedie from Paris, patter from London, and catchy tunes from America, this journey through operetta repertoire will be an exciting trip! You'll hear operetta's greatest hits alongside obscure gems, with lots of heart and humor. In keeping with the Villa's gracious history, we encourage our guests to dress up for the evening! Gentlemen, dust off your favorite suit and tie, and ladies, here's a chance to wear that dress and hat you've been saving! For June, dress up as your favorite operetta character! Come with us to the land of operetta! Visit: https://pro.gofundme.com/event/2026-cinballera-salon-subscription/e753907 Villa Montezuma Museum on Facebook