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Voices of Our City Choir invites the San Diego community to set sail on a musical journey at its Second Annual Sing-Along Concert: “Yacht Soul.” This lively, interactive concert blends the smooth sounds of classic soul with the breezy grooves of yacht rock for an unforgettable evening of music, community, and purpose. Guest artists include Bobby Cressey, organist for the San Deigo Padres and the San Diego Gulls. Guests are invited to sing along to beloved hits like “Wanna Dance with Somebody,” “That’s What Friends Are For,” and “Let’s Groove Tonight,” celebrating timeless music from legendary artists including Queen, Whitney Houston, Earth, Wind & Fire, Hall & Oates, The Doobie Brothers, Michael Jackson, and more. The concert will take place Thursday, April 9, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral in San Diego’s Bankers Hill neighborhood. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the concert begins at 7 p.m. Designed as an interactive musical experience, the event invites audience members to sing along with the choir while enjoying the uplifting energy that Voices of Our City Choir is known for throughout the region. Event Details Event: Voices of Our City Choir Second Annual Sing-Along Concert – “Yacht Soul” Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026 Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m. | Concert begins at 7 p.m. Location: St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave., San Diego, CA (Bankers Hill) Tickets: $25 early bird (available through March 31); $30 starting April 1; Children under 5 are free All ticket proceeds support Voices of Our City Choir’s mission to transform the lives of people impacted by homelessness through music, community, and access to critical resources. The nonprofit’s programs provide choir members with opportunities for artistic expression, supportive community, and connections to housing and supportive services. Tickets are available now. About Voices of Our City Choir: The internationally recognized Voices of Our City Choir amplifies the voices of people impacted by homelessness through music and the arts. Voices provides a platform for self-expression, belonging, and the opportunity to reclaim one’s life. With its collaborative alternative to case management, Voices helps San Diegans move from homelessness and into permanent housing. In 2018, Voices launched into the national spotlight as the subject of the PBS documentary “The Homeless Chorus Speaks”, soon after earning international recognition for their Golden Buzzer win on NBC’s America’s Got Talent. Voices’ approach and effectiveness in spotlighting unhoused San Diegans has earned praise from The New York Times, National Conflict Resolution Center, the American Psychological Association, San Diego Magazine, La Jolla Symphony & Chorus, Mayor Todd Gloria, and more. For more information, www.voicesofourcity.org Voices of Our City Choir on Facebook / Instagram

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Friday nights at the North City district in San Marcos are getting a new addition this spring with the launch of “Dancing in the Streets,” a free outdoor dance series taking place alongside its popular weekly Farmers Market. Held every last Friday of the month, the series spotlights a different dance style led by the professional dancers of Bella Lux Entertainment, kicking off on March 27 with Line Dancing. The evening begins with a special performance from 6 to 6:15 p.m., setting the tone before the crowd is invited to learn the moves themselves during a guided dance class from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. The night wraps up with open dancing and a live DJ from 7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. Between sets, guests can explore the farmers market, stop by North City’s eateries for sips and bites, and make their way back to the dance floor throughout the evening. For more information visit https://www.northcity.com/ or @northcitysandiego.

Alison Brown doesn't play the banjo. Alison Brown plays music on the banjo. Acoustic instrumental music has never been so beautifully represented as by Alison Brown. As one of the most multi-faceted minds on today’s roots music scene, every one of Alison’s endeavors is marked by innovation, intelligence, and grace. As a banjo player, she throws out the textbook when it comes playing the banjo and the result is a sound that blends the rugged drive of bluegrass with the harmonic sensibilities of jazz, earning vast acclaim and a GRAMMY award in the process. Alison Brown on Facebook / Instagram

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