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San Diego rapper and hip-hop artist Ric Scales reflects on the songs that shaped him — with picks from Stevie Wonder, The Roots, Parliament, A Tribe Called Quest and Nas.

Influential is a KPBS music series in which we ask notable San Diego musicians to make us a playlist of songs that shaped them as individuals and artists.

Ranch 45, the Solana Beach eatery and butcher shop, has teamed up with Vega Vineyards & Farm, Santa Barbara’s oldest vineyards, for a one-night-only winner dinner on Wednesday, March 22 from 6:30 p.m-.9:30.p.m. Join famed Winemaker Steve Clifton along with Chefs Aron Schwartz and Duval Warner for this unique interactive food and wine experience that will feature six food and wine pairings. Unlike most wine dinners, this special evening will feature multiple stations for guests to speak directly with the chefs and winemaker, mixing and mingling rather than being seated. Menu highlights include Fish & Chips, Tuna Tartare, Grilled Picanha, Smoked Brandt Beef Tri Tip, a 45-Day Dry-Aged Brandt Beef Ribeye, and a selection of sweet treats including Mini Flourless Chocolate Cake, Mini Basque-Style Cheesecake, Brandt Beef Buttermilk Caramel Sauce, and Cypress Grove Midnight Moon Aged Goat Cheese. Each item has been expertly paired with one of Vega Vineyards & Farms wines each with its own subtle, yet distinctive character and voice. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

This concert is one for the kids; San Diego Civic Organist Raúl Prieto Ramírez teams up once again with Opera 4 Kids for a presentation of “The Enchanted Tail”. This show is written especially for young children and those young at heart. Performed by top opera singers, the show will be sung by Victoria Robertson (Soprano) and Bernardo Bermudez (BariTenor). The San Diego Children’s Choir will join the performance. Since 1990, the San Diego Children’s Choir has been a leader in choral training for the young voice. As the area's oldest and largest choral music education and performance program, more than 1,500 choristers ages 4-18 benefit from high quality music education and formative performance experiences each year. Social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

This concert will present a short advance of San Diego Civic Youth Ballets’ rendition of William Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream. This magical, family-friendly ballet about the unexpected power of love is based on Shakespeare’s classic comedy and set to the enchanting music of Mendelssohn. Following the romantic adventures and misadventures of two pairs of mortal lovers, a mystical king and queen, an artist transformed into a donkey, and a mischievous fairy named Puck. The SDCYB presentation of their newest show will be an abbreviated version of the full performance, directed by SDCYB Artistic Director Danika Pramik-Holdaway, preceding its show run at the historic Casa del Prado Theatre, April 6-8, 2023. Following the preview, San Diego Civic Organist Raúl Prieto Ramírez will perform premier Mendelssohn selections. Social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Organized by South Bay San Diego Art & Science team Vallo Riberto and Kaz Maslanka, this symposium offers performances and discussions about the San Diego Microtonal Music Scene. The title alludes to the infinity of pitches in microtonal music coined by one of San Diego’s must celebrated microtonal composers, Harry Partch. The Bonita presentation will be a one day event from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., with an extended gallery exhibition of hand crafted instruments, pictorials and graphic illustration. The program will include a short introduction by our moderator, followed by a short, musical performance by William Wesley, a renowned composer, and instrument maker. This will be followed by a variety of informative talks by the participating musicians, interspersed with actual musical demonstrations. The final portion of the program will include an open-ended Q & A session, followed by a musical ensemble. Featured: John Chalmers, Jonathan Glasier, Joseph Monzo, Daniel Corral, Bill Wesley Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Happy Birthday to Bach! This concert will be an All-Bach Music Concert to celebrate the famous composer credited as the greater among the great. Performed by San Diego Civic Organist Raúl Prieto Ramírez, Bach’s Birthday Celebration will be an opportunity to enjoy and discover his best work. Social media: Facebook & Instagram

The Barrio Logan Vegan Food Popup launches this month in collaboration with Mujeres Brew House. San Diego’s biggest outdoor vegan food market – Vegan Food Popup – is expanding again with a new location in Barrio Logan, at Mujeres Brew House. The inaugural Barrio Logan Vegan Food Popup will be held on Saturday, March 25 from 12 to 4 p.m. and will feature over 40 vendors, with everything from traditional Mexican dishes, such as sopes con chorizo and birria tacos to more modern fare like burgers, loaded fries and stuffed waffles. Attendees can choose from a broad range of foods from around the globe, such as Ethiopian, Japanese, Indian, Mexican, Mozambican, Vietnamese, Turkish and Chinese. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Champagne Luncheon & Fashion Show - Latest in Spring Fashion (20+ models on the runway) - Served Grilled Shrimp Salad (+veg options) catered by Beach Plum Kitchen - Raffle baskets at $200-$300 in value - Table Reservations for 8 available

The Six String Society’s Celestial Sirens production is ready to dazzle Poway with some of the most fantastic female performers in music today. As the show unfolds, each of the Sirens take the stage to perform their own unique style of music featuring the electric Ms. Whitney Shay, (a 4 time San Diego Music Award winner & Performer of the Year in 2019) who will light up the night’s sky with her powerful, soulful voice and her fun loving personality. Hailing from Kansas City, Julia Othmer is a one of a kind piano-playing songstress known for her breathtaking live performances. Her passion is truly unique, leaving the audience wondering if she is actually part Superhero! hosted by the lovable international folk legend Mr. Gregory Page. The VIP Party will take place on the Plaza of the Poway Center for the Performing Arts before the show from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter