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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. 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.
3. 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.
4. Casa del Prado Theatre
5. Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater
6. Starlight Bowl
7. The Murder Mystery Company in San Diego
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3.5 based on 10 reviews
Our Events Department will work closely with you to make your event exquisite and enjoyable for all. Choose from a multitude of rooms and areas to best fit your needs and we'll help you with everything from catering and rentals to décor and entertainment. With the museum's three levels of rooms and exhibits, we can host any occasion equipped to handle complete audio visual, staging and lighting.
