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Monday, March 16 7:30 p.m. We eagerly welcome pianist Conor Hanick to the Athenaeum for the first time for an adventurous solo recital featuring Charles Ives’s monumental first sonata and two Schubert Impromptus paired with a new revision of Samuel Carl Adams’s Three Impromptus (a West Coast premiere) inspired by Schubert. Program: Franz Schubert (1797–1828) - Two Impromptus, op. 142 Samuel Carl Adams (b. 1985) - Three Impromptus (2016, rev. 2025) Intermission Charles Ives (1874–1954) - Piano Sonata No. 1 (1902–1910) Pianist Conor Hanick is regarded as one of his generation’s most inquisitive interpreters of music new and old whose “technical refinement, color, crispness and wondrous variety of articulation benefit works by any master” (New York Times). Hanick has recently worked with conductors Esa-Pekka Salonen, Ludovic Morlot, Alan Gilbert, and David Robertson; collaborated with the San Francisco Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Alabama Symphony, Orchestra Iowa, Boston Modern Orchestra Project, Juilliard Orchestra; and been presented by the Gilmore Festival, New York Philharmonic, Elbphilharmonie, De Singel, Centre Pompidou, Cal Performances, Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, Park Avenue Armory, and Ojai Festival, where in 2022 with AMOC* (American Modern Opera Company) he served as the festival’s artistic director. A fierce advocate for the music of today, Hanick has premiered over 200 pieces and collaborated with composers ranging from Pierre Boulez, Kaija Saariaho, and Steve Reich to the leading composers of his generation, including Nico Muhly, Caroline Shaw, Tyshawn Sorey, Anthony Cheung, and Samuel Carl Adams, whose piano concerto "No Such Spring" he premiered in 2023 with Esa-Pekka Salonen and the San Francisco Symphony. This season Hanick presents solo and chamber recitals in the United States and Europe, including concerts at the Wallis, Cal Performances, Segerstrom Center, Stanford Live, Guild Hall, Musikverein, and elsewhere. He appears with the Phoenix and Alabama Symphonies; collaborates with Julia Bullock, Seth Parker Woods, Timo Andres, and the JACK Quartet; and premieres solo and chamber works by Tania León, Nico Muhly, Matthew Aucoin, and others. Hanick is the director of solo piano at the Music Academy of the West and serves on the faculty of The Juilliard School, Mannes College, and the CUNY Graduate Center. He lives with his family in the Hudson Valley. All concerts are preceded by a pre-concert talk at 6:45 p.m. and are followed by a reception with the artists in the Sharon & Joel Labovitz Entry Hall. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram

Food, music and traditional dancing will be featured at “Oaxaca de Mis Amores” on Sunday at the Junior Seau Amphitheatre.

Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center invites the community to its annual Seedling Soirée, an unforgettable evening of seasonal cuisine, community connection, and garden-grown inspiration. Set in Olivewood’s vibrant spring garden, this signature fundraising event will be held on May 30, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will bring together local chefs, mixologists, brewers, and winemakers as the community gathers to celebrate Olivewood’s transformative work in nutrition education, environmental stewardship, and health equity, while raising vital support to further grow and make an impact. Olivewood invites guests to indulge in a farm-to-table 'forage & feast' experience curated by esteemed chefs, Kitchenistas, brewers, distillers, and vintners from across San Diego County. Against the backdrop of the beautiful gardens, guests will savor one-of-a-kind appetizer bites crafted from locally sourced, fresh ingredients. The evening will include garden-inspired cocktails and food, live music, and the opportunity to participate in silent and live auctions. Proceeds from the Seedling Soirée will bolster Olivewood’s mission-driven programs to nourish communities and cultivate a deep connection to the environment through nutrition education, sustainable urban agriculture, collective advocacy and intergenerational leadership. The 2026 Seedling Soiree chefs and purveyors include: Adrian Villareal - Tahona Andy Weiss - The Smoking Gun Aureny Aranda - Au Gourmet Cindy Quiñonez - Parada Del Mar Christina Ng - The Berry Good Food Foundation Flor Franco - Indulge Catering and Casa de Flor Kevin Templeton - barleymash, Spill the Beans, The Smoking Gun Olivewood Kitchenistas Olivewood Garden to Kitchen Interns Sandra Orozco - Rancho Con Sabor Logan Mitchell - Colins & Coupe Charlie Knowles and Manny Da Luz - bica Jiomar Diaz - Paella Chef Robin Ross - Cupcakes Squared Belching Beaver BOOCHCRAFT Hasta Mañana Cantina Rejon Tequila Snake Oil Cocktail Co. Valentina Vineyards Tickets for the 2026 Seedling Soirée are $250 per person, with a sliding scale offered to ensure accessibility for all members of the community. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Tickets can be purchased at https://olivewoodgardens.org/seedling-soiree/. For information about sponsorships, please contact Jennifer Walker at jwalker@olivewoodgardens.org. ### About Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center is a nonprofit organization in National City, California, dedicated to impacting and inspiring communities through food, health, and environmental education. Since 2010, Olivewood has provided hands-on garden and nutrition programs that inspire youth and families to make healthful and sustainable choices. Learn more at www.olivewoodgardens.org.   Olivewood Gardens on Instagram and Facebook

On May 31, Mo Sabri makes a landmark appearance with the Nashville Symphony for an orchestral rendition of his new album, "Tennessee Desi," which blends Appalachian styles with Muslim devotional music.

A ukulele collective radiating sunny harmonies and island inspired grooves for the ultimate feel-good experience. Front Row Saturday is our signature series that brings audiences an intimate and memorable experience in the state-of-the-art Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium. Join us for a variety of nationally touring performers as well as new and emerging local artists. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Performances for all ages. New Sunset Strummers on Facebook

The high court ruled on three immigration related cases. Justices decided against immigrants in the asylum case and one involving migrants with Temporary Protected Status. They upheld birthright citizenship on Tuesday.

A charter aircraft carrying eight people crashed at a remote radar site in western Alaska on Thursday, killing all on board, the U.S. military said.

The report also found that roughly one new pediatric asthma case emerges every day from exposure to vehicle pollution.

flute, violins, viola, cello, piano, percussion Music by Andy Akiho, Ivan Enrique Rodriguez, Florence Price, Ivan Trevino, and Franghiz Ali-Zadeh Music at the crossroads of culture and imagination Step into a world where sound knows no borders. "Sonic Realms" invites you on a vibrant journey through music that is deeply rooted in tradition yet boldly reimagined. This program features flute, strings, piano, and percussion—including marimba—woven together in an exhilarating fusion of classical form, folk rhythm, and global color. Whether drawn from distant lands or reimagined traditions, this is music that pulses with spirit and surprise. "Sonic Realms" is not just a concert - it’s a vivid celebration of music’s power to transcend place, time, and genre. Beth Ross Buckley, flute David Buckley, violin Batya MacAdam-Somer, violin Travis Maril, viola Ruslan Viryukov, cello Dana Burnett, piano Matt Armstrong, percussion Mingei International Museum in Balboa Park1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101 7 p.m. - Doors Open 7:30 p.m. - Concert Begins Kindly underwritten by Susan & Gary Spoto Camarada on Facebook / Instagram

Bobby Lee is best known for his numerous years as a cast member on MAD TV and his hit podcasts, BAD FRIENDS and TIGER BELLY, two of the top comedy podcasts in the world. A true embodiment of the term ‘multi-hyphenate’, Bobby’s reach extends into the worlds of TV, Film, Stand-Up, Podcasting and more. Bobby currently can be seen on AND JUST LIKE THAT, MAGNUM PI and RESERVATION DOGS. Bobby was a series regular on SPLITTING UP TOGETHER and ANIMAL PRACTICE. He has toured the country year-round with his hilariously unpredictable stand-up. With many projects currently in development, Bobby continues to thrill audiences with his immense talent. Show Schedule: Friday, January 16 at 7 p.m. Friday, January 16 at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, January 17 at 7 p.m. Saturday, January 17 at 9:30 p.m. Plan Your Visit to Balboa Theatre All Balcony seats require stairs. If you have questions about Accessible seating, please visit our Accessibility Page or email ticketing@sandiegotheatres.org We recommend you arrive 60 minutes prior to the event start time. Please only bring essential items with you. Review our full bag and security policy. This is a cashless venue. This applies to all ticket sales, food & beverage purchases, and binocular rentals.