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Bring your Valentine to enjoy this brass sextet performance celebrating African American composers and their lasting influence on American music. Performances take place outdoors, weather permitting. Seating is limited, so please feel free to bring your own chair.

Songwriter Sanctuary San Diego returns on May 29 with an evening of original local music featuring three-time SDMA winner Gayle Skidmore, baseball-legend Tim Flannery, and country crooner Jackson Wagner. Hosted by Jeff Berkley at Normal Heights United. Doors 6:30 p.m., Music 7 p.m. Our Pre-Show Pantry Jam will kick off at 5:30 p.m. for attendees who want to arrive early with unopened/unexpired food or gently used clothing for the community pantry, fridge, and closet. Unplugged pre-show entertainment will be provided on the “sidewalk stage” by alumni artist Lauren Ong. About the Artists: Gayle Skidmore: Seven-time San Diego Music Award nominee Gayle Skidmore has written over 2500 songs since she began songwriting at the age of 8. Her natural ability and innate passion for music made her music career inevitable, and her tumultuous life has given her plenty of inspiration. Translating her experiences into song has been more than just personally fulfilling. Gayle Skidmore won Best Pop in the 2015 San Diego Music Awards, Best Pop Album for “Sleeping Bear” in 2014, and Best Singer-Songwriter in 2013. Classically trained on the piano from the age of 4, Gayle Skidmore also plays over 20 other instruments, including the mountain dulcimer, banjo, folk harp and balalaika. Tim Flannery: Tim Flannery is a rare two-sport standout whose life has been shaped by family, baseball, and music—a “holy trinity” he’s never separated. A former Major League infielder and longtime coach, Flannery spent over three decades in professional baseball, including key roles with the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants, where he was part of three World Series championship teams (2010, 2012, 2014). Alongside the game, Flannery built a prolific music career, releasing more than a dozen albums of heartfelt, roots-driven songs inspired by life on the road, love, and the pull of home. Backed by his band, the "Lunatic Fringe", his sound blends country, rock, and bluegrass into a style that’s as honest as his story. Off the field and stage, Flannery co-founded the "Love Harder Project", a nonprofit dedicated to combating violence and bullying. After overcoming a life-threatening illness in 2020, he returned to songwriting with renewed perspective, releasing "Waiting On A Miracle" in 2022. Whether in the dugout or with a guitar in hand, Flannery’s journey reflects a lifelong commitment to passion, resilience, and heart. Jackson Wagner: Jackson Wagner is an Americana singer/songwriter based in San Diego, CA who blends elements of folk, country, rock, and blues together in a unique style that features guitar-driven jams and powerful vocals. Characterized by heartfelt and honest lyrics, Jackson's music offers insight into the life and times of a modern troubadour. Event Details: Suggested Donation: $10+ online or at door; optional “pass the hat” after intermission. No one is turned away for lack of funds. All Ages: We do not censor our artists; please check out the lineup and make the best decision for your family. Parking: Street parking. Food/Drink: Sponsored by Babe Beverages and Duck Foot Brewing Company. Guests are welcome to bring their own food into the venue (please eat and dispose of waste respectfully). There are so many delicious restaurants within walking distance - feel free to grab something take-out and bring it in! Accessibility: Our online RSVP form also includes an optional field where you can disclose accessibility preferences and/or requests. For inquiries, media comps, sponsorship opportunities, or further info, contact Lindsay White at songwritersanctuary@gmail.com or visit songwritersanctuary-sd.com/about. Visit: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/songwriter-sanctuary-may--2026 Songwriter Sanctuary SD on Instagram

Come join us for a day filled with diversity and community at the Market Creek Plaza Amphitheater! Experience a variety of cultures through food, music, dance, and art. This event celebrates the beauty of multiculturalism and aims to bring people together in a spirit of unity. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with others and learn about different traditions. Guests will enjoy a variety of cultural performances, local dishes from San Diego vendors, fresh produce and nonprofit resource tables. Attendees can also join in on activities including rock climbing, face painting, jumbo lawn games and more. See you there! Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Children can find inspiration to engage their imagination over the summer. Grownups can harness this creative thinking by giving young children the time, space and independence to try new ideas, says The National Association for the Education of Young Children. But these learning experiences are also essential for preventing the “summer slide,” or the loss of math and other academic skills over the summer when children are not in school.

Regenerate! Eco-Performance Fest features food, drink, music, community and 4 original immersive pieces co-produced by Coastal Roots Farm. Dan Schifrin’s play "At Rise" unpacks Jewish mysticism. "Back to the Garden" is a dance about Eden and exile by Livya Howard-Yashar. Michelle Shofet weaves an ecological ritual in the food forest and mountain bard Heavy Meadow shares improvised earth songs. Performed outdoors on a beautiful farm and commissioned by the Jewish Climate Artists for California Incubator.

The US Air Guitar Championships is the ultimate mashup of music and mayhem — part rock concert, part comedy spectacle. Featuring outlandish outfits and WWE-style personas, competitors shred their invisible axe for their chance to represent San Diego in the US Air Guitar National Finals this summer. This show is all ages and FREE to attend! US Air Guitar on Facebook / Instagram

The virus infected nearly 1,000 people in the state before the state declared it over. Meanwhile, cases are spreading across many parts of the U.S., with more than 20 outbreaks currently active.

Welcome to Le Salon De Musiques — a concert experience unlike any other. You will feel the essence of chamber music. Up-close seating allows you to enjoy music the way it was meant to be shared. Following the concert, meet the artists and fellow concertgoers while savoring a high tea buffet with Champagne. It’s an afternoon you will not soon forget, an experience that will enrich your life unlike any other form of entertainment. It takes place in San Diego, at the La Jolla Woman's Club. Season Finale: Sunday June 14, 2026, at 4 p.m. (Including high tea buffet with Champagne after the performance) Program: Introduced by musicologist Adam Gilbert - L. BEETHOVEN: Symphony No.2 in D Major Op 36 for Piano Trio - F. CHOPIN: Grand Duo Concertant in E Major B 70 for cello & piano - K. GOLDMARK: Piano Trio No.1 in B Flat Major Op 4 "US Premiere" Performed by: DARSHAN TRIO: - VIJAY GUPTA, violin, YOSHIKA MASUDA cello, ANNE LIU, piano Tickets ($69-$120) available at: www.LeSalondeMusiques.com Or by phone: (310) 498 0257 Le Salon de Musiques on Facebook

Experience an unforgettable evening with Elijah Rock as he brings his newly acclaimed album "Memories Unleashed – Impulse 1" to life on stage. Inspired by his father’s diagnosis with Alzheimer’s disease, the album is both a celebration of timeless music and a deeply personal reflection on memory, love, and legacy. Having spent weeks in the Top 40 on the national jazz charts, "Memories Unleashed" is a soulful journey through The Great American Songbook, blending the elegance of classic jazz with intimate storytelling rooted in lived experience. Each performance invites audiences into a space where music becomes a vessel for remembrance, connection, and hope. Backed by a stunning roster of world-class musicians who have performed with legends including Ray Charles, Al Jarreau, Nancy Wilson, and Natalie Cole, Memories Unleashed captures the sophistication and soul of a golden era, brought vividly into the present through arrangements critics have called “timeless, swinging, and deeply human.” Through song, Elijah Rock reminds us that while memories may fade, the feelings they carry—and the people we love—remain forever within us. Join Elijah Rock for an evening of refined swing, rich storytelling, and musical excellence that honors the past while inspiring the future. “It takes a certain kind of artist these days to carry on the torch passed on from the likes of Nat ‘King’ Cole, Freddie Cole, Billy Eckstine and Joe Williams.” — Jazz Weekly "Memories Unleashed" runs June 8 and 9, 2026 at 7:30pm at North Coast Repertory Theatre- 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive Solana Beach, CA 92075. Please call (858) 481-1055 or visit our website, www.northcoastrep.org, to purchase tickets. Tickets are $50. Elijah Rock on Facebook / Instagram

U.S. forces have carried out new defensive strikes on an Iran military facility after downing Iranian attack drones. That's according to U.S. officials who were not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity.