Location: San Diego
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Things to do in San Diego, California (CA): The Best Concerts & Shows
San Diego embodies laid-back California culture, complete with a Boardwalk, surfing communities, and outstanding Mexican food. Breathe in the fresh ocean air at Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, then gobble down a fresh fish taco at a La Jolla seafood joint. The naval aircrafts at the USS Midway Museum will have you standing at attention. A free Sunday concert at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion is the perfect way to unwind after a Saturday night bar-hop in the thumping Gaslamp Quarter.
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1. San Diego Junior Theatre
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
The oldest continuing children's theatre program in the U.S. It offers year round shows and educational programs for kids.
2. California Ballet Company
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
3. AMSD Concerts
4. Diversionary Theatre
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Diversionary Theatre was founded in 1986 to provide quality theatre for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities. The mission of the theatre is to provide an inspiring and thought provoking theatrical platform to explore complex and diverse LGBT stories, which influence the larger cultural discussion. Our vision is to foster and amplify the next generation of LGBT voices providing live entertainment in a dynamic, inclusive and provocative environment that celebrates and preserves our unique culture.
5. Cygnet Theatre Company
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5.0 based on 36 reviews
Founded in 2003, Cygnet Theatre is a leading regional company and one of San Diego’s cultural icons. Each year, Cygnet Theatre creates an eclectic mix of 6 or 7 mainstage productions, from classics to world premieres to Broadway-style musicals. On stage and off, Cygnet Theatre is dedicated to bringing the best performances to San Diego.
Reviewed By Challenger007 - San Diego, United States
Wonderful little Theatre!! We saw a fantastic play here and were blown away by how excellent the show, actors and facility were. Such a delightful intimate facility. Every seat is truly excellent. We purchased front row seats and even though it might have been slightly better viewing a little higher up, it was a rare opportunity to be nose level with the stage and so close to the performers you could see their nostrils flare. Highly recommend seeing a show here. The Staff were welcoming and really wonderful. Great fun!!!
6. Red Spade Theater
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5.0 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By josephpS9894XQ
Amazing - lot's of fun! Really enjoyable evening out. We were floored by how good this was. Highly recommend. Most fun I've had out at a theater like performance.
7. Beyond Babel
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5.0 based on 59 reviews
Beyond Babel is a new dance show created by and starring Keone & Mari Madrid. The production is inspired by the classic tale of Romeo & Juliet and current social stories from all over the world. Beyond Babel is told entirely through the style of urban dance in a new custom theater space near Downtown. "A must see show... it could put San Diego on the map, its that good" - San Diego Voice
8. The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By 2beans2000 - San Diego, United States
Our first concert at The Conrad, such a beautiful venue in downtown La Jolla. We attended the La Jolla Music Society’s concert by classical pianist Garrick Ohlson, whom we try to see whenever he performa in San Diego. The Conrad’s architecture is even more stunning on its interior as it is from outside in Fay Avenue. The acoustics are excellent and the setting in the Baker-Baum concert hall is really beautiful: peaceful, elegant, and deferential to the performer. The open spaces for mingling with friends and other patrons are also elegant and inviting. A friend of mine hosted her daughter’s wedding at The Conrad and the pictures were stunning. She said the setting worked wonderfully to host both the ceremony, dinner, and dancing! So wonderful to have this great venue in The heart of La Jolla. Valet parking is available on evenings of Conrad events.
9. Old Globe Theatre
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4.5 based on 504 reviews
The Tony Award-winning Old Globe is one of the country’s leading professional regional theatres and has stood as San Diego’s flagship arts institution for over 80 years. Under the leadership of Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein, The Old Globe produces a year-round season of 15 productions of classic, contemporary, and new works on its three Balboa Park stages: the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the 600-seat Old Globe Theatre and the 250-seat Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, both part of The Old Globe’s Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, and the 605-seat outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, home of its internationally renowned Shakespeare Festival. More than 250,000 people attend Globe productions annually and participate in the theatre’s education and community programs. Numerous world premieres such as the 2014 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, Bright Star, Allegiance, The Full Monty, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,and the annual holiday musical Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! have been developed at The Old Globe and have gone on to enjoy highly successful runs on Broadway and at regional theatres across the country.
Reviewed By boydw180 - Omaha, United States
What a great performance. All the cast was good and Robert Joy played a great Scrooge. Jacque Wilke played several characters and stole the show with her fantastic facial expressions and enthusiasm. What a talent.
10. Spreckels Organ Pavilion
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4.5 based on 323 reviews
The Spreckels Organ and San Diego Civic Organist, Dr. Carol Williams. This organ with 4,518 pipes, was a gift from the Spreckels brothers to the city of San Diego on January 1, 1914. Come visit for a free concert every Sunday at 2pm and afterwards you are invited inside the building to view the pipe chambers and historic photo gallery.
Reviewed By permia
It was fascinating to learn more about the scale of the organ and the provenance of the whole assemblage. As a 1915 philanthropic gesture to the city by the sugar magnate, it continues to enthral visitors. Unfortunately we didn’t get to esperience a recital, as at our visit performances were only on a Saturday.
