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SUMMARY:3rd Annual San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival (SDTJ Jazz)
DESCRIPTION:The Offical Home of the San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival\, bringing world class musicians to both sides of the U.S. Mexico border for a celebration of the creativity and innovation of jazz. Visit us at http://www.sdtjjazz.org.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/3rd-annual-san-diego-tijuana-international-jazz-festival-sdtj-jazz/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:Multiple venues (see link)
CATEGORIES:SD Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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SUMMARY:Kids Free in October 2026
DESCRIPTION:All month long\, kids 12* and under receive FREE admission with a paid adult to more than 70 of San Diego’s favorite museums\, historic sites\, aquariums\, gardens and more. Many are even free for the whole family! \nPlus\, we’ve gone international this year with Tijuana locations participating this year. \nKids also get to eat\, stay\, and play for free with dozens of deals on hotels\, activities\, restaurants\, and attractions including SeaWorld\, San Diego Zoo & Safari Park\, LEGOLAND® California Resort and SEA Life® Aquarium\, and Belmont Park. \nCheck your favorite museum’s daily schedule for open and closing times. \nTo learn more and get Kids Free in October coupons visit: sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/kidsfree/
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/kids-free-in-october-2026/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:Multiple venues (see link)
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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SUMMARY:Begin Again
DESCRIPTION:When Gretta\, a gifted but heartbroken songwriter\, crosses paths with Dan\, a record producer on the brink of burnout\, their chance encounter sparks an unexpected collaboration that transforms them both. Begin Again features an original score by Grammy Award-winning pop-rock band Train (“Drops of Jupiter\,” “Hey\, Soul Sister”)\, direction by Lorin Latarro (Waitress\, Chess)\, and is inspired by the Academy Award–nominated film written and directed by John Carney (Once). Set against the exhilarating backdrop of New York City\, Begin Again is a world premiere musical about rediscovering passion\, purpose\, and the courage to start over.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/begin-again/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:The Old Globe\, 1363 Old Globe Way\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T220000
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SUMMARY:Begin Again
DESCRIPTION:When Gretta\, a gifted but heartbroken songwriter\, crosses paths with Dan\, a record producer on the brink of burnout\, their chance encounter sparks an unexpected collaboration that transforms them both. Begin Again features an original score by Grammy Award-winning pop-rock band Train (“Drops of Jupiter\,” “Hey\, Soul Sister”)\, direction by Lorin Latarro (Waitress\, Chess)\, and is inspired by the Academy Award–nominated film written and directed by John Carney (Once). Set against the exhilarating backdrop of New York City\, Begin Again is a world premiere musical about rediscovering passion\, purpose\, and the courage to start over.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/begin-again/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:The Old Globe\, 1363 Old Globe Way\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T220000
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SUMMARY:Begin Again
DESCRIPTION:When Gretta\, a gifted but heartbroken songwriter\, crosses paths with Dan\, a record producer on the brink of burnout\, their chance encounter sparks an unexpected collaboration that transforms them both. Begin Again features an original score by Grammy Award-winning pop-rock band Train (“Drops of Jupiter\,” “Hey\, Soul Sister”)\, direction by Lorin Latarro (Waitress\, Chess)\, and is inspired by the Academy Award–nominated film written and directed by John Carney (Once). Set against the exhilarating backdrop of New York City\, Begin Again is a world premiere musical about rediscovering passion\, purpose\, and the courage to start over.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/begin-again/2026-09-27/
LOCATION:The Old Globe\, 1363 Old Globe Way\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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SUMMARY:A Black-billed Cuckoo
DESCRIPTION:Sep 15 – Oct 11 | Mandell Weiss Forum \nBy Mat Smart \nDirected by Shelley Butler \n\n\nMost performances are full but some tickets are released daily. Check back here\, join our email list to be notified and follow us on Instagram where we post ticket releases on our Stories.\n“Packed with humor… delightful\, funny and surprising. A gentle and rewarding play about friendship\, found family and starting over.” San Diego Union-Tribune \nThe elusive black-billed cuckoo is notoriously difficult to find\, even if you know what you’re looking for — and that’s precisely the bird Ruth has been looking for these past few years. Over 24 hours in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park\, a close-knit birding group is turned upside down when some of its members glimpse this rare bird and others don’t. \nAward-winning playwright Mat Smart — known for his “intricate\, delightful comic drama” storytelling (The New York Times) — introduces us to a fascinating community of people who revel in the idea that any given day might bring something they’ve never seen before. Director Shelley Butler has worked extensively on new plays\, creating “dynamic\, charming\, and laugh-filled” productions (BroadwayWorld).
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/a-black-billed-cuckoo/2026-09-27/
LOCATION:La Jolla Playhouse\, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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SUMMARY:Pumpkin & Marigold Harvest Festival
DESCRIPTION:Fall is officially in the air\, and we’re bringing you six straight weekends of autumn magic\, vibrant blooms\, and unforgettable family fun! Join us at Mellano Farm Stand as we celebrate the season with colorful marigold fields\, and endless corn maze\, and everything you love about harvest time! \nWhether you’re hunting for the perfect front-porch pumpkin\, wandering through the flower fields\, taking in the autumn air on the tractor\, we’ve got something special waiting for everyone!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/pumpkin-marigold-harvest-festival/2026-09-27/
LOCATION:Mellano Farm Stand\, 5714 North River Road\, Oceanside\, CA\, 92057
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T223000
DTSTAMP:20260822T052057Z
CREATED:20260822T052057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T052057Z
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SUMMARY:SERVING THE FUTURE OPEN
DESCRIPTION:Experience the next generation of professional tennis at the Serving the Future Open\, an ATP Challenger 75 event featuring rising stars\, established professionals\, and some of the most exciting players in the game. \n​ \nSeptember 20–27\, 2026San Diego\, California \n​ \nTickets go on sale the week of August 24. \n​ \nFor questions please contact ticketing@ytsd.org
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/serving-the-future-open/2026-09-27/
LOCATION:Barnes Tennis Center\, 4490 West Point Loma Blvd\, San Diego\, CA\, 92107
CATEGORIES:SD Sports Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Sports Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T223000
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SUMMARY:A Black-billed Cuckoo
DESCRIPTION:Sep 15 – Oct 11 | Mandell Weiss Forum \nBy Mat Smart \nDirected by Shelley Butler \n\n\nMost performances are full but some tickets are released daily. Check back here\, join our email list to be notified and follow us on Instagram where we post ticket releases on our Stories.\n“Packed with humor… delightful\, funny and surprising. A gentle and rewarding play about friendship\, found family and starting over.” San Diego Union-Tribune \nThe elusive black-billed cuckoo is notoriously difficult to find\, even if you know what you’re looking for — and that’s precisely the bird Ruth has been looking for these past few years. Over 24 hours in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park\, a close-knit birding group is turned upside down when some of its members glimpse this rare bird and others don’t. \nAward-winning playwright Mat Smart — known for his “intricate\, delightful comic drama” storytelling (The New York Times) — introduces us to a fascinating community of people who revel in the idea that any given day might bring something they’ve never seen before. Director Shelley Butler has worked extensively on new plays\, creating “dynamic\, charming\, and laugh-filled” productions (BroadwayWorld).
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/a-black-billed-cuckoo/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:La Jolla Playhouse\, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T220000
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SUMMARY:Begin Again
DESCRIPTION:When Gretta\, a gifted but heartbroken songwriter\, crosses paths with Dan\, a record producer on the brink of burnout\, their chance encounter sparks an unexpected collaboration that transforms them both. Begin Again features an original score by Grammy Award-winning pop-rock band Train (“Drops of Jupiter\,” “Hey\, Soul Sister”)\, direction by Lorin Latarro (Waitress\, Chess)\, and is inspired by the Academy Award–nominated film written and directed by John Carney (Once). Set against the exhilarating backdrop of New York City\, Begin Again is a world premiere musical about rediscovering passion\, purpose\, and the courage to start over.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/begin-again/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:The Old Globe\, 1363 Old Globe Way\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T210000
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CREATED:20260922T190541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T190541Z
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SUMMARY:Celebracion Mexicana
DESCRIPTION:Celebracion Mexicana is Ballet Folklorico San Diego Dance Company’s signature event. During this event\, dancers\, parents\, families\, friends\, and the community in general learned and enjoyed the rich Mexican Culture through its traditional dances and outfits from various regions of Mexico. As a group Ballet Folklorico SDDC showcases this art with passion and heart by performing to the delight of the audience. This event was a moment that dancers\, their families\, and the community will treasure forever!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/celebracion-mexicana/
LOCATION:Shiley Theatre\, 5998 Alcala Park Way\, San Diego\, CA\, 92110\, United States
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T200000
DTSTAMP:20260922T192429Z
CREATED:20260922T192429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T192429Z
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SUMMARY:SUGAR SKULL! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure
DESCRIPTION:SUGAR SKULL! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure is a touring bilingual musical for audiences of all ages. Convinced her family has gone loco planning a celebration for deceased loved ones\, twelve-year-old Vita Flores embarks on a magical journey when a spirited candy skeleton springs to life and becomes her guide. Along the way\, she encounters colorful characters inspired by folklore and discovers a deeper connection to her heritage. Bursting with music\, dance\, humor\, and heart\, SUGAR SKULL! captures the spirit of Día de Muertos in a joyful theatrical experience that celebrates memory and connection across generations.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/sugar-skull-a-dia-de-muertos-musical-adventure/
LOCATION:Epstein Family Amphitheater\, 9500 Gilman Drive MC 0029\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093-0029
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260922T023016Z
CREATED:20260922T023016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T023016Z
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SUMMARY:Pumpkin & Marigold Harvest Festival
DESCRIPTION:Fall is officially in the air\, and we’re bringing you six straight weekends of autumn magic\, vibrant blooms\, and unforgettable family fun! Join us at Mellano Farm Stand as we celebrate the season with colorful marigold fields\, and endless corn maze\, and everything you love about harvest time! \nWhether you’re hunting for the perfect front-porch pumpkin\, wandering through the flower fields\, taking in the autumn air on the tractor\, we’ve got something special waiting for everyone!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/pumpkin-marigold-harvest-festival/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Mellano Farm Stand\, 5714 North River Road\, Oceanside\, CA\, 92057
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T223000
DTSTAMP:20260822T052057Z
CREATED:20260822T052057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T052057Z
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SUMMARY:SERVING THE FUTURE OPEN
DESCRIPTION:Experience the next generation of professional tennis at the Serving the Future Open\, an ATP Challenger 75 event featuring rising stars\, established professionals\, and some of the most exciting players in the game. \n​ \nSeptember 20–27\, 2026San Diego\, California \n​ \nTickets go on sale the week of August 24. \n​ \nFor questions please contact ticketing@ytsd.org
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/serving-the-future-open/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Barnes Tennis Center\, 4490 West Point Loma Blvd\, San Diego\, CA\, 92107
CATEGORIES:SD Sports Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Sports Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
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CREATED:20260831T183225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T183225Z
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SUMMARY:St. Michael's Jazz Fest
DESCRIPTION:St. Michael’s Jazz Fest is back for its third year in the heart of Carlsbad Village on Saturday\, September 26th! The event is free and will be held at St. Michael’s campus outside on the lawn. Attendees can enjoy local food and drink vendors\, with beverages on tap from Pizza Port Carlsbad. Family-friendly educational programming will also be offered at this intergenerational event. \nJazz demands a lifetime of dedication. It takes years of study\, practice\, and performance to develop the technical skill\, creativity\, and instinct that define great jazz musicians. We’re fortunate that San Diego is drenched in world-class musicians and performers. This year\, the festival is showcasing a wealth of female musical talent throughout the day\, as well as driving the main stage headline act in the incredible Monette Marino Keita! @monettemarinomusic \nThe full talent lineup continues the survey of American music right up the Mississippi from country blues\, early jazz\, New Orleans brass band\, swing\, straight-ahead jazz\, Latin jazz\, to leading edge fusion of jazz\, funk\, world music\, and Afrobeat. The festival is even offering a taste of the music of western Mexico with a local mariachi school. All made possible through the many partners and volunteers dedicated to building community through music. \nVisit stmichaelsjazzfest.org for more! \nThe Mission \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSt. Michaels Jazz Fest is dedicated to \nCreating Community Through Music \nWe do this by: \n• Amplifying America’s most distinct and original art form: JAZZ \n• Offering a day of regenerative music and educational workshops free and accessible to all \n• Featuring notable musical ambassadors from the great city of New Orleans \n• Providing performance opportunities for San Diego’s diverse music community including military bands\, school ensembles\, and music education nonprofits
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/st-michaels-jazz-fest-2/
LOCATION:St. Michael’s by-the-Sea\, 2775 Carlsbad Blvd\, Carlsbad\, CA\, 92008
CATEGORIES:SD Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T220000
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CREATED:20261002T000912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T000912Z
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SUMMARY:A Black-billed Cuckoo
DESCRIPTION:Sep 15 – Oct 11 | Mandell Weiss Forum \nBy Mat Smart \nDirected by Shelley Butler \n\n\nMost performances are full but some tickets are released daily. Check back here\, join our email list to be notified and follow us on Instagram where we post ticket releases on our Stories.\n“Packed with humor… delightful\, funny and surprising. A gentle and rewarding play about friendship\, found family and starting over.” San Diego Union-Tribune \nThe elusive black-billed cuckoo is notoriously difficult to find\, even if you know what you’re looking for — and that’s precisely the bird Ruth has been looking for these past few years. Over 24 hours in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park\, a close-knit birding group is turned upside down when some of its members glimpse this rare bird and others don’t. \nAward-winning playwright Mat Smart — known for his “intricate\, delightful comic drama” storytelling (The New York Times) — introduces us to a fascinating community of people who revel in the idea that any given day might bring something they’ve never seen before. Director Shelley Butler has worked extensively on new plays\, creating “dynamic\, charming\, and laugh-filled” productions (BroadwayWorld).
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/a-black-billed-cuckoo/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:La Jolla Playhouse\, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T213000
DTSTAMP:20260922T191849Z
CREATED:20260922T191849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T191849Z
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SUMMARY:Ghostbusters in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Experience the beloved 1984 classic film like never before\, with the music performed on stage by an orchestra. Audience members will enjoy the ultimate movie concert experience as Ghostbusters is presented on a large HD cinema screen\, fully synced to a live performance of Academy Award®-winning composer Elmer Berstein’s spine-tingling score.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/ghostbusters-in-concert/
LOCATION:Epstein Family Amphitheater\, 9500 Gilman Drive MC 0029\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093-0029
CATEGORIES:SD Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T213000
DTSTAMP:20260921T145314Z
CREATED:20260921T145012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T145314Z
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SUMMARY:Improv Comedy Show
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Patrick McInnis\, our upcoming improv comedy show is a can’t-miss event\, blending the best of “Whose Line is it Anyway?” and “SNL”-style humor for a night of non-stop entertainment. Join us for an unforgettable evening packed with quick wit\, hilarious sketches\, and on-the-spot improvisation that will have you rolling in the aisles. \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening packed with quick wit\, hilarious sketches\, and on-the-spot improvisation that will have you rolling in the aisles. \n$15 tickets*\n$10 Students*\n*all orders subject to a flat $3 transaction fee
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/improv-comedy-show/
LOCATION:New Village Arts\, 2787 State Street\, Carlsbad\, 92008
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T220000
DTSTAMP:20260922T025003Z
CREATED:20260922T025003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T025003Z
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SUMMARY:Manny Cepeda Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand is the Manny Cepeda Orchestra Sextet\, bringing the best of Tropical Music to the Lyric Courtyard at the California Center for the Arts\, Escondido. This is a free-admission event\, with the option to book a paid table if you wish. Don’t forget your dancing shoes!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/manny-cepeda-orchestra/
LOCATION:California Center for the Performing Arts\, 340 N. Escondido Blvd\, Escondido\, CA\, 92025
CATEGORIES:SD Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T220000
DTSTAMP:20260911T033857Z
CREATED:20260911T033857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T033857Z
UID:10002330-1790362800-1790373600@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:Begin Again
DESCRIPTION:When Gretta\, a gifted but heartbroken songwriter\, crosses paths with Dan\, a record producer on the brink of burnout\, their chance encounter sparks an unexpected collaboration that transforms them both. Begin Again features an original score by Grammy Award-winning pop-rock band Train (“Drops of Jupiter\,” “Hey\, Soul Sister”)\, direction by Lorin Latarro (Waitress\, Chess)\, and is inspired by the Academy Award–nominated film written and directed by John Carney (Once). Set against the exhilarating backdrop of New York City\, Begin Again is a world premiere musical about rediscovering passion\, purpose\, and the courage to start over.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/begin-again/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:The Old Globe\, 1363 Old Globe Way\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socalspotlight.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/BeginAgain-e1789097897899.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T223000
DTSTAMP:20260822T052057Z
CREATED:20260822T052057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T052057Z
UID:10002250-1790328600-1790375400@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:SERVING THE FUTURE OPEN
DESCRIPTION:Experience the next generation of professional tennis at the Serving the Future Open\, an ATP Challenger 75 event featuring rising stars\, established professionals\, and some of the most exciting players in the game. \n​ \nSeptember 20–27\, 2026San Diego\, California \n​ \nTickets go on sale the week of August 24. \n​ \nFor questions please contact ticketing@ytsd.org
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/serving-the-future-open/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:Barnes Tennis Center\, 4490 West Point Loma Blvd\, San Diego\, CA\, 92107
CATEGORIES:SD Sports Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Sports Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socalspotlight.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/BTC_servingthefuture_open_092026-e1787376052163.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T220000
DTSTAMP:20261002T000912Z
CREATED:20261002T000912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T000912Z
UID:10002417-1790278200-1790287200@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:A Black-billed Cuckoo
DESCRIPTION:Sep 15 – Oct 11 | Mandell Weiss Forum \nBy Mat Smart \nDirected by Shelley Butler \n\n\nMost performances are full but some tickets are released daily. Check back here\, join our email list to be notified and follow us on Instagram where we post ticket releases on our Stories.\n“Packed with humor… delightful\, funny and surprising. A gentle and rewarding play about friendship\, found family and starting over.” San Diego Union-Tribune \nThe elusive black-billed cuckoo is notoriously difficult to find\, even if you know what you’re looking for — and that’s precisely the bird Ruth has been looking for these past few years. Over 24 hours in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park\, a close-knit birding group is turned upside down when some of its members glimpse this rare bird and others don’t. \nAward-winning playwright Mat Smart — known for his “intricate\, delightful comic drama” storytelling (The New York Times) — introduces us to a fascinating community of people who revel in the idea that any given day might bring something they’ve never seen before. Director Shelley Butler has worked extensively on new plays\, creating “dynamic\, charming\, and laugh-filled” productions (BroadwayWorld).
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/a-black-billed-cuckoo/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:La Jolla Playhouse\, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socalspotlight.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Blackbilled-e1790899740716.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T220000
DTSTAMP:20260911T033857Z
CREATED:20260911T033857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T033857Z
UID:10002329-1790276400-1790287200@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:Begin Again
DESCRIPTION:When Gretta\, a gifted but heartbroken songwriter\, crosses paths with Dan\, a record producer on the brink of burnout\, their chance encounter sparks an unexpected collaboration that transforms them both. Begin Again features an original score by Grammy Award-winning pop-rock band Train (“Drops of Jupiter\,” “Hey\, Soul Sister”)\, direction by Lorin Latarro (Waitress\, Chess)\, and is inspired by the Academy Award–nominated film written and directed by John Carney (Once). Set against the exhilarating backdrop of New York City\, Begin Again is a world premiere musical about rediscovering passion\, purpose\, and the courage to start over.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/begin-again/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:The Old Globe\, 1363 Old Globe Way\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socalspotlight.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/BeginAgain-e1789097897899.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T223000
DTSTAMP:20260822T052057Z
CREATED:20260822T052057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T052057Z
UID:10002249-1790242200-1790289000@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:SERVING THE FUTURE OPEN
DESCRIPTION:Experience the next generation of professional tennis at the Serving the Future Open\, an ATP Challenger 75 event featuring rising stars\, established professionals\, and some of the most exciting players in the game. \n​ \nSeptember 20–27\, 2026San Diego\, California \n​ \nTickets go on sale the week of August 24. \n​ \nFor questions please contact ticketing@ytsd.org
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/serving-the-future-open/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:Barnes Tennis Center\, 4490 West Point Loma Blvd\, San Diego\, CA\, 92107
CATEGORIES:SD Sports Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Sports Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socalspotlight.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/BTC_servingthefuture_open_092026-e1787376052163.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T220000
DTSTAMP:20261002T000912Z
CREATED:20261002T000912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T000912Z
UID:10002416-1790191800-1790200800@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:A Black-billed Cuckoo
DESCRIPTION:Sep 15 – Oct 11 | Mandell Weiss Forum \nBy Mat Smart \nDirected by Shelley Butler \n\n\nMost performances are full but some tickets are released daily. Check back here\, join our email list to be notified and follow us on Instagram where we post ticket releases on our Stories.\n“Packed with humor… delightful\, funny and surprising. A gentle and rewarding play about friendship\, found family and starting over.” San Diego Union-Tribune \nThe elusive black-billed cuckoo is notoriously difficult to find\, even if you know what you’re looking for — and that’s precisely the bird Ruth has been looking for these past few years. Over 24 hours in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park\, a close-knit birding group is turned upside down when some of its members glimpse this rare bird and others don’t. \nAward-winning playwright Mat Smart — known for his “intricate\, delightful comic drama” storytelling (The New York Times) — introduces us to a fascinating community of people who revel in the idea that any given day might bring something they’ve never seen before. Director Shelley Butler has worked extensively on new plays\, creating “dynamic\, charming\, and laugh-filled” productions (BroadwayWorld).
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/a-black-billed-cuckoo/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:La Jolla Playhouse\, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socalspotlight.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Blackbilled-e1790899740716.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T220000
DTSTAMP:20260911T033857Z
CREATED:20260911T033857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T033857Z
UID:10002328-1790190000-1790200800@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:Begin Again
DESCRIPTION:When Gretta\, a gifted but heartbroken songwriter\, crosses paths with Dan\, a record producer on the brink of burnout\, their chance encounter sparks an unexpected collaboration that transforms them both. Begin Again features an original score by Grammy Award-winning pop-rock band Train (“Drops of Jupiter\,” “Hey\, Soul Sister”)\, direction by Lorin Latarro (Waitress\, Chess)\, and is inspired by the Academy Award–nominated film written and directed by John Carney (Once). Set against the exhilarating backdrop of New York City\, Begin Again is a world premiere musical about rediscovering passion\, purpose\, and the courage to start over.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/begin-again/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:The Old Globe\, 1363 Old Globe Way\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socalspotlight.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/BeginAgain-e1789097897899.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T223000
DTSTAMP:20260822T052057Z
CREATED:20260822T052057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T052057Z
UID:10002248-1790155800-1790202600@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:SERVING THE FUTURE OPEN
DESCRIPTION:Experience the next generation of professional tennis at the Serving the Future Open\, an ATP Challenger 75 event featuring rising stars\, established professionals\, and some of the most exciting players in the game. \n​ \nSeptember 20–27\, 2026San Diego\, California \n​ \nTickets go on sale the week of August 24. \n​ \nFor questions please contact ticketing@ytsd.org
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/serving-the-future-open/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:Barnes Tennis Center\, 4490 West Point Loma Blvd\, San Diego\, CA\, 92107
CATEGORIES:SD Sports Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Sports Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socalspotlight.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/BTC_servingthefuture_open_092026-e1787376052163.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T220000
DTSTAMP:20261002T000912Z
CREATED:20261002T000912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T000912Z
UID:10002415-1790105400-1790114400@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:A Black-billed Cuckoo
DESCRIPTION:Sep 15 – Oct 11 | Mandell Weiss Forum \nBy Mat Smart \nDirected by Shelley Butler \n\n\nMost performances are full but some tickets are released daily. Check back here\, join our email list to be notified and follow us on Instagram where we post ticket releases on our Stories.\n“Packed with humor… delightful\, funny and surprising. A gentle and rewarding play about friendship\, found family and starting over.” San Diego Union-Tribune \nThe elusive black-billed cuckoo is notoriously difficult to find\, even if you know what you’re looking for — and that’s precisely the bird Ruth has been looking for these past few years. Over 24 hours in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park\, a close-knit birding group is turned upside down when some of its members glimpse this rare bird and others don’t. \nAward-winning playwright Mat Smart — known for his “intricate\, delightful comic drama” storytelling (The New York Times) — introduces us to a fascinating community of people who revel in the idea that any given day might bring something they’ve never seen before. Director Shelley Butler has worked extensively on new plays\, creating “dynamic\, charming\, and laugh-filled” productions (BroadwayWorld).
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/a-black-billed-cuckoo/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:La Jolla Playhouse\, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socalspotlight.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Blackbilled-e1790899740716.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T220000
DTSTAMP:20260911T033857Z
CREATED:20260911T033857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T033857Z
UID:10002327-1790103600-1790114400@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:Begin Again
DESCRIPTION:When Gretta\, a gifted but heartbroken songwriter\, crosses paths with Dan\, a record producer on the brink of burnout\, their chance encounter sparks an unexpected collaboration that transforms them both. Begin Again features an original score by Grammy Award-winning pop-rock band Train (“Drops of Jupiter\,” “Hey\, Soul Sister”)\, direction by Lorin Latarro (Waitress\, Chess)\, and is inspired by the Academy Award–nominated film written and directed by John Carney (Once). Set against the exhilarating backdrop of New York City\, Begin Again is a world premiere musical about rediscovering passion\, purpose\, and the courage to start over.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/begin-again/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:The Old Globe\, 1363 Old Globe Way\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socalspotlight.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/BeginAgain-e1789097897899.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T223000
DTSTAMP:20260822T052057Z
CREATED:20260822T052057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T052057Z
UID:10002247-1790069400-1790116200@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:SERVING THE FUTURE OPEN
DESCRIPTION:Experience the next generation of professional tennis at the Serving the Future Open\, an ATP Challenger 75 event featuring rising stars\, established professionals\, and some of the most exciting players in the game. \n​ \nSeptember 20–27\, 2026San Diego\, California \n​ \nTickets go on sale the week of August 24. \n​ \nFor questions please contact ticketing@ytsd.org
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/serving-the-future-open/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:Barnes Tennis Center\, 4490 West Point Loma Blvd\, San Diego\, CA\, 92107
CATEGORIES:SD Sports Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Sports Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socalspotlight.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/BTC_servingthefuture_open_092026-e1787376052163.jpg
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