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SUMMARY:Seoul Festival
DESCRIPTION:Seoul Festival at Walt Disney Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\nA transformative weeklong celebration of South Korea’s most distinctive and innovative musical voices. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJUN 03–JUN 10\, 2025 \nSouth Korea’s impact on the American musical landscape is undeniable. Composer Unsuk Chin curates a series of concerts showcasing fast-rising Korean performing talent and distinct new voices\, while LA-based collective GYOPO enlivens Walt Disney Concert Hall with contemporary dance\, music\, and video representing the Korean diaspora.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/seoul-festival/
LOCATION:Walt Disney Concert Hall\, 111 South Grand Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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SUMMARY:Melanie Fiona
DESCRIPTION:Don’t ask her to define it. Singer/songwriter Melanie Fiona’s debut album The Bridge reveals a sweet push-and-pull between countless elements of herself. At once Canadian and Caribbean\, strong and sexy\, contemplative and joyous\, blending the sounds of pop and soul. Despite the many moods and musings of Melanie Fiona’s debut\, there is one defining element. The girl’s got soul.”The album is called The Bridge\,” enthuses Fiona. “It crosses the barriers between ethnicities\, genres\, age groups\, and genders. It can’t be defined as just one thing. It’s got a soul that’s something old\, yet something new.” The album reflects the duality that asserts itself in Melanie Fiona’s own exuberant personality. Flirting with the traditions of classic soul from artists like Sam Cooke\, Nat King Cole and Gladys Knight\, the songs also pack the punch\, and authenticity of modern music. United by a singular passion\, Melanie Fiona’s sound bridges past and present with an artistic and consistent blending of classic soul samples. It’s all held together by a unique quality\, something that is innately her\, much like the other artists she mentions as influences: Bob Marley\, Sade\, and Patsy Cline.Born to Guyanese immigrant parents and growing up in a music-filled house in the inner city of Toronto\, Fiona knew from the very beginning that music is what moves her. “My mother\, who shares my love for music\, played everything from The Ronettes to Whitney Houston around the house as I grew up. My father would let me sit on the stage while he rehearsed with his band as a guitarist. “That strong sense of family translates to the team she’s now surrounded herself with\, including Carmen Murray and Michael Michel of Title 9 Productions and managers Jay Brown and Tyran “Ty Ty” Smith of Roc Nation “I am so fortunate that I had people to educate me and show me that development as to what it really is to be an artist.”Though Fiona had been writing her own songs for years\, the introduction of songwriter Andrea Martin\, would prove seminal for The Bridge. “When I met Andrea\, it was an instant connection\,” she explains. “We developed this very personal working relationship where we were both inspired by each other.” Sharing each other’s life experiences\, they collaborated on some of the defining songs in the collection. Other producers on the album include UK producers Future Cut\, Florida’s Vada Nobles\, LA’s The Stereotypes\, NYC’s J. Phoenix\, Peter Wade\, and Salaam Remi\, Andrew Wyatt\, Rob Fusari\, and Angela Hunte. Fiona also shows off her Caribbean roots on Reggae Gold 2008\, with Supa Dups’ “Somebody Come Get Me”.”This experience will never happen for me again\,” she muses. “I’ll never be a new artist again. I’ll never be a complete and utter student of the game.” Whatever may come when The Bridge releases on Steve Rifkind’s SRC/ Motown Universal Records in Spring 2009\, Fiona is poised and ready. “I still live humbly out of a suitcase\, and I appreciate the smallest things in life\, and I want people to feel that. I have an opportunity to be on a stage\, but I want my listeners to know that I’m just like them.”
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/melanie-fiona/
LOCATION:El Rey Theatre\, 5515 Wilshire Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90036
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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SUMMARY:TOKiMONSTA
DESCRIPTION:GRAMMY-nominated producer TOKiMONSTA (Jennifer Lee) has charted a fascinating career over the past decade. She is one of the most revered music producers as one of the pioneers of the seminal 2010 era “L.A. Beat Scene.” As a world-class performer\, she ranks as one of the Top 100 DJs worldwide (DJ Mag) and has performed at nearly every major festival worldwide. From her 2010 debut album Midnight Menu to her most recent 2020 album Oasis Nocturno\, her entire discography has drawn critical praise from NPR\, BBC\, LA Times\, NY Times\, DJ Mag\, Rolling Stone\, Billboard\, Pitchfork and more. As it stands\, her list of collaborators includes Anderson .Paak\, EARTHGANG\, Ryuichi Sakamoto\, Yuna\, ZHU\, Bibi Bourelly\, The Drums — and up-and-coming artists she seeks out to mentor. With over 400 million streams and counting\, she remains in demand having remixed the likes of David Bowie\, Sia\, Beck\, Duran Duran\, Portugal the Man\, Disclosure\, ODESZA and Ólafur Arnalds. \n  \nFollowing her second album Half Shadows\, TOKiMONSTA established and began releasing on her own label Young Art Records. Minialbums\, Desiderium and FOVERE both featured artist Anderson .Paak and some of her most belovedsongs to date. After anchoring her label with her GRAMMY nomination\, Young Art has continued to soar with notable releases being Rochelle Jordan’s Juno Award-nominated album Play with the Changes featuring production by KAYTRANADA\, Jimmy Edgar and Machinedrum\, and critically acclaimed album Svengali by Cakes da Killa (rated 4/5 stars by The Guardian). \n  \nAt the end of 2015\, her career temporarily came to a halt after being diagnosed with a rare and fatal cerebral vascular disease known as Moyamoya. After undergoing two consecutive brain surgeries\, TOKiMONSTA was left with acute aphasia\, meaning she could no longer verbally communicate. She soon discovered she had also lost the ability to comprehend the thing most important to her\, music. Through perseverance and healing\, her cognitive and creative faculties returned. Her Moyamoya journey gained more wide-spread attention after starring in the first season finale of the Netflix series Vox\, Explained. \n  \nAfter her recuperation\, she made a triumphant comeback with a jaw-dropping performance at Coachella and a new body of work\, her critically acclaimed album\, Lune Rouge. Her third full-length album was nominated for ‘Electronic Album of the Year’ by the Recording Academy at the 2019 GRAMMY Awards. More than just an accolade\, her nomination was an astounding achievement as she was the first Asian American producer and first female producer ever nominated in the category. \n  \n2020 brought a deeper evolution as TOKiMONSTA shared her fourth full-length album\, Oasis Nocturno. It highlighted her effortless flow between the stylings of house\, soul and hip-hop. Following her album\, her single “The Flower Blooms” was a focus track on Netflix’s Squid Game (Let’s Play) EP. Right after the release of her official remix for David Bowie’s 1975 hit “Golden Years\,” she went on to win Best Remix from DJ Mag for her remix of Sia and Neneh Cherry’s “Manchild.” Most recently\, she released “Eats The Tale” on Young Art Records\, a genre-bending track with label-mate Rochelle Jordan. The single was showcased in Times Square NYC by Spotify for New Music Friday. The rest of 2023 has her continuing her Booms & Blooms tour globally and preparing for more new music in 2024. \n  \nTOKi has now entered the world of tech\, having co-founded a music tech startup by the name of Sona. The aim of Sona is to democratize music streaming for artists in a world where the pay per stream is not adequate for a musician’s cost of living. The protocol and platform will reconstruct the scaffolding of music streaming so that audiences still have access to all the music they desire\, while allowing artist’s payout to equate to what they truly deserve. After a successful seed round in 2022\, the company is aiming to launch late 2023.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/tokimonsta-2/
LOCATION:El Rey Theatre\, 5515 Wilshire Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90036
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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SUMMARY:Latin History For Morons
DESCRIPTION:Written by John Leguizamo \n  \nLatin History for Morons is a hilarious and insightful exploration inspired by the glaring absence of Latinos in American history textbooks. In this uproarious comedy\, John Leguizamo embarks on a frenetic quest to uncover a Latin hero for his son’s school project. With his signature comedic flair\, he delivers a whirlwind recap of the Aztec Empire and shines a light on the unsung Latin patriots of the Revolutionary War and beyond\, distilling three thousand years of history—from the Mayans to Pitbull—into one hundred and ten irreverent and uncensored minutes that are both entertaining and enlightening. \n  \n“We could not be more excited to bring San Diego legend Herbert Siguena to the Brooks Theatre this winter with this hilarious show\,” says Goodman. “As a founding member of Culture Clash\, Herb has amazing comedic chops\, and he has several one-person shows on his resume that he has written and performed in all over the country. We think his interpretation of John Leguizamo’s work will delight Oceanside audiences – and everyone else too!” \n  \nOTC’s production of Latin History for Morons marks the first staging in San Diego outside of Leguizamo’s original touring production. Previously\, the show made its local debut at the La Jolla Playhouse in 2016\, followed by a one-night-only performance at the San Diego Civic Theatre in 2019. \n  \nOTC presents Latin History for Morons from May 23 to June 8 at the Brooks Theater (217 N Coast Hwy\, Oceanside\, CA). Inspired by the glaring absence of Latinos in American history textbooks\, this hilarious and insightful show follows the journey of a father as he seeks a Latin hero for his son’s school project. Originally created by John Leguizamo\, the production takes audiences on a whirlwind tour of 3\,000 years of history—from the Aztec Empire to modern icons—with humor and heart. May 23 – June 8\, 8 PM \n  \nDisclaimer: Latin History for Morons contains mature themes\, strong language\, and irreverent humor and is recommended for mature audiences.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/latin-history-for-morons-2/
LOCATION:Oceanside Theatre Company At The Brooks\, 217 North Coast Highway\, Oceanside
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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SUMMARY:Billy Nation
DESCRIPTION:An authentic and energetic tribute to one of the best-selling artists of all-time\, Billy Joel. This show can be summed up in one word: FUN! Billy Nation captures the look and sound of Billy in his prime to create a one-of-a-kind concert experience.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/billy-nation/
LOCATION:Poway Center for the Performing Arts\, 15498 Espola Road\, Poway\, CA\, 92064
CATEGORIES:SD Music,SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events,SoCal Theater
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SUMMARY:Jumping Jack Flash - Tribute to the Rolling Stones
DESCRIPTION:Rolling Stones Rock Party night !\, The World’s Greatest Rock & Roll Band\, and the soundtrack to the lives of millions of people worldwide. Relive the days of Rock & Roll Glory with tthe music of Jumping Jack Flash .Once more Imagine walking into a nearby historic theater and happening upon a performance by the young Rolling Stones!  Take a closer look\, this is Jumping Jack Flash! https://jumpingjackflash.us   Performing thousands of shows for thousands of fans across the U.S.\, Canada\, and Mexico for TWENTY YEARS\, JJF celebrates the Stones legacy with the passion required to do justice to the phenomenon that is The Rolling Stones. JJF performs song selections from all periods of the Stones’ legendary career–smash hit\, after hit\, after hit!  The greatest care has been given to the smallest details\, to ensure that song performances\, wardrobe and instrumentation are spot-on recreations of the real thing. If Jumping Jack Flash doesn’t rock you\, nobody will!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/jumping-jack-flash-tribute-to-the-rolling-stones/
LOCATION:Omni La Costa Resort & Spa\, 2100 Costa Del Mar Rd\, Carlsbad\, CA\, 92009\, United States
CATEGORIES:SD Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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SUMMARY:Beckman Arts and Science Family Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza for an exciting\, FREE day of science and discovery! Sponsored by the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation\, the 4th annual Beckman Arts & Science Family Festival invites innovators of all ages to explore the connections between science and the arts through fun and engaging performances\, interactive exhibits\, and hands-on activities along with other festival food and fun! The festival runs from 11:30am – 2:30pm.   \nThe Beckman Arts & Science Family Festival is presented with generous support from:  
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/beckman-arts-and-science-family-festival/
LOCATION:Segerstrom Center for the Arts\, 600 Town Center Drive\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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SUMMARY:San Clemente Annual Car Show
DESCRIPTION:The San Clemente Annual Car Show is back for 2025! \nThis year is the 29th Annual Southern California car show.  And it brings out the whole town and then some. \nBecause the car show is one element but downtown San Clemente streets get shut down.  Plus shops and businesses open up to welcome the crowds. \n\n\nSo\, part street festival and part car show – but all SoCal!  It’s organized by the Downtown Business Association. \nAnd this is definitely a family-friendly show.  Dogs are welcome too!  All types of cars\, motorcycles\, trailers\, and RVs will be on display. \nMoreover\, around 15\,000 attendees come to check out around 300 vehicles pack the streets of downtown for a day of good times\, people\, food\, music\, and fun.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/san-clemente-annual-car-show/
LOCATION:Downtown San Clemente\, San Clemente\, CA\, 92672
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250602
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SUMMARY:Repticon
DESCRIPTION:This show features everything that you’ve come to love most about Repticon’s two days of fun and excitement! See live animals from around the world\, purchase pets and pet products direct from the experts at amazing prices you won’t find anywhere else and learn more about reptiles and exotic animals. Repticon Costa Mesa is one reptile and exotic animal expo that you can’t afford to miss! \nWhen: Saturday & Sunday\, May 31 – June 1\nSchedule:\nSaturday\, May 31\, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.\nSunday\, June 1\, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.\nWhere: OC Fair & Event Center – Huntington Beach Building\nHow much: General admission $15\, children $7. Adult super tickets are $20\, $12 after 1 p.m. on Saturday.  Parking is $12.\nMore info: Visit Repticon Reptile Show
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/repticon/
LOCATION:OC Fair & Event Center
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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SUMMARY:Rock 'n' Roll Running Series San Diego
DESCRIPTION:The Original Rock ‘n’ Roll \n\nBringing the fun to the run since 1998\, Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series San Diego is a favorite among locals and tourists alike. Starting at Balboa Park and finishing in Downtown San Diego\, you’ll explore up to eight well-known neighborhoods and experience an insider tour that even the locals rave about. This ultimate foot tour highlights all the iconic communities\, their personalities\, and everything we love about America’s Finest City: San Diego\, CA.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/rock-n-roll-running-series-san-diego/
LOCATION:Balboa Park\, 1549 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101
CATEGORIES:SD Sports Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Sports Events
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SUMMARY:44th Annual FIESTA DEL SOL
DESCRIPTION:Free Beachside Art & Music Festival\nSat\, May 31 9am-10pm & Sun\, June 1 9am-8pm\nFletcher Cove Park | Solana Beach\, CA \n  \nGet ready for a weekend of vibrant arts\, live music\, and family fun at Fiesta Del Sol in beautiful Fletcher Cove\, Solana Beach\, California! This two-day\, FREE festival is the perfect way to kick off your summer\, featuring over 14 live bands across various genres\, ensuring a non-stop dance party all day and into the evening. \n  \nEnjoy delicious food\, refreshing drinks\, and unique arts & crafts from local vendors\, while families can explore the Kids Zone with exciting activities. With a range of local merchants showcasing the best of Solana Beach’s vibrant community\, Fiesta Del Sol offers something for everyone—whether you’re into music\, food\, or just a fun day out. Don’t miss out on this amazing event in one of California’s most picturesque coastal towns! \n  \nBrought to you by: The Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce\, Belly Up & Loft 100 Studios
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/44th-annual-fiesta-del-sol/
LOCATION:Fletcher Cove Beach Park\, 111 S Sierra Ave\, Solana Beach\, CA\, 92075
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SD Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250530T230000
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SUMMARY:The Swedish Models
DESCRIPTION:The Swedish Models were founded in 2007 by former members of Cape May and Vinyl Radio. Their sound is punky garage rock\, with an emphasis on heavy guitars which has helped them earn a buzz as one of San Diego’s current candidates for “most likely to make it to the bigtime.” \nhttps://www.sandiegoreader.com/bands/swedish-models/
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/the-swedish-models/
LOCATION:The Viper Room\, 8852 W Sunset Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90069
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250530T230000
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SUMMARY:TOKiMONSTA
DESCRIPTION:GRAMMY-nominated producer TOKiMONSTA (Jennifer Lee) has charted a fascinating career over the past decade. She is one of the most revered music producers as one of the pioneers of the seminal 2010 era “L.A. Beat Scene.” As a world-class performer\, she ranks as one of the Top 100 DJs worldwide (DJ Mag) and has performed at nearly every major festival worldwide. From her 2010 debut album Midnight Menu to her most recent 2020 album Oasis Nocturno\, her entire discography has drawn critical praise from NPR\, BBC\, LA Times\, NY Times\, DJ Mag\, Rolling Stone\, Billboard\, Pitchfork and more. As it stands\, her list of collaborators includes Anderson .Paak\, EARTHGANG\, Ryuichi Sakamoto\, Yuna\, ZHU\, Bibi Bourelly\, The Drums — and up-and-coming artists she seeks out to mentor. With over 400 million streams and counting\, she remains in demand having remixed the likes of David Bowie\, Sia\, Beck\, Duran Duran\, Portugal the Man\, Disclosure\, ODESZA and Ólafur Arnalds. \nFollowing her second album Half Shadows\, TOKiMONSTA established and began releasing on her own label Young Art Records. Minialbums\, Desiderium and FOVERE both featured artist Anderson .Paak and some of her most belovedsongs to date. After anchoring her label with her GRAMMY nomination\, Young Art has continued to soar with notable releases being Rochelle Jordan’s Juno Award-nominated album Play with the Changes featuring production by KAYTRANADA\, Jimmy Edgar and Machinedrum\, and critically acclaimed album Svengali by Cakes da Killa (rated 4/5 stars by The Guardian). \nAt the end of 2015\, her career temporarily came to a halt after being diagnosed with a rare and fatal cerebral vascular disease known as Moyamoya. After undergoing two consecutive brain surgeries\, TOKiMONSTA was left with acute aphasia\, meaning she could no longer verbally communicate. She soon discovered she had also lost the ability to comprehend the thing most important to her\, music. Through perseverance and healing\, her cognitive and creative faculties returned. Her Moyamoya journey gained more wide-spread attention after starring in the first season finale of the Netflix series Vox\, Explained. \nAfter her recuperation\, she made a triumphant comeback with a jaw-dropping performance at Coachella and a new body of work\, her critically acclaimed album\, Lune Rouge. Her third full-length album was nominated for ‘Electronic Album of the Year’ by the Recording Academy at the 2019 GRAMMY Awards. More than just an accolade\, her nomination was an astounding achievement as she was the first Asian American producer and first female producer ever nominated in the category. \n2020 brought a deeper evolution as TOKiMONSTA shared her fourth full-length album\, Oasis Nocturno. It highlighted her effortless flow between the stylings of house\, soul and hip-hop. Following her album\, her single “The Flower Blooms” was a focus track on Netflix’s Squid Game (Let’s Play) EP. Right after the release of her official remix for David Bowie’s 1975 hit “Golden Years\,” she went on to win Best Remix from DJ Mag for her remix of Sia and Neneh Cherry’s “Manchild.” Most recently\, she released “Eats The Tale” on Young Art Records\, a genre-bending track with label-mate Rochelle Jordan. The single was showcased in Times Square NYC by Spotify for New Music Friday. The rest of 2023 has her continuing her Booms & Blooms tour globally and preparing for more new music in 2024. \nTOKi has now entered the world of tech\, having co-founded a music tech startup by the name of Sona. The aim of Sona is to democratize music streaming for artists in a world where the pay per stream is not adequate for a musician’s cost of living. The protocol and platform will reconstruct the scaffolding of music streaming so that audiences still have access to all the music they desire\, while allowing artist’s payout to equate to what they truly deserve. After a successful seed round in 2022\, the company is aiming to launch late 2023.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/tokimonsta/
LOCATION:El Rey Theatre\, 5515 Wilshire Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90036
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250530T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250530T220000
DTSTAMP:20250522T163448Z
CREATED:20250522T163103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T163448Z
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SUMMARY:Latin History For Morons
DESCRIPTION:Written by John Leguizamo \n  \nLatin History for Morons is a hilarious and insightful exploration inspired by the glaring absence of Latinos in American history textbooks. In this uproarious comedy\, John Leguizamo embarks on a frenetic quest to uncover a Latin hero for his son’s school project. With his signature comedic flair\, he delivers a whirlwind recap of the Aztec Empire and shines a light on the unsung Latin patriots of the Revolutionary War and beyond\, distilling three thousand years of history—from the Mayans to Pitbull—into one hundred and ten irreverent and uncensored minutes that are both entertaining and enlightening. \n  \n“We could not be more excited to bring San Diego legend Herbert Siguena to the Brooks Theatre this winter with this hilarious show\,” says Goodman. “As a founding member of Culture Clash\, Herb has amazing comedic chops\, and he has several one-person shows on his resume that he has written and performed in all over the country. We think his interpretation of John Leguizamo’s work will delight Oceanside audiences – and everyone else too!” \n  \nOTC’s production of Latin History for Morons marks the first staging in San Diego outside of Leguizamo’s original touring production. Previously\, the show made its local debut at the La Jolla Playhouse in 2016\, followed by a one-night-only performance at the San Diego Civic Theatre in 2019. \n  \nOTC presents Latin History for Morons from May 23 to June 8 at the Brooks Theater (217 N Coast Hwy\, Oceanside\, CA). Inspired by the glaring absence of Latinos in American history textbooks\, this hilarious and insightful show follows the journey of a father as he seeks a Latin hero for his son’s school project. Originally created by John Leguizamo\, the production takes audiences on a whirlwind tour of 3\,000 years of history—from the Aztec Empire to modern icons—with humor and heart. May 23 – June 8\, 8 PM \n  \nDisclaimer: Latin History for Morons contains mature themes\, strong language\, and irreverent humor and is recommended for mature audiences.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/latin-history-for-morons/
LOCATION:Oceanside Theatre Company At The Brooks\, 217 North Coast Highway\, Oceanside
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250530T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250530T220000
DTSTAMP:20250530T032912Z
CREATED:20250530T032833Z
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SUMMARY:Música en la Plaza: Grupo Bella
DESCRIPTION:Grupo Bella is a multi-faceted ensemble from the Los Angeles area. Grupo Bella is quickly becoming known for their excellent musicianship and diverse repertoire. With their use of traditional Mariachi instrumentation\, they have their roots in the Mariachi genre\, while also spanning the music of many different cultures\, decades\, and various Latin American and American styles.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/musica-en-la-plaza-grupo-bella/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T220000
DTSTAMP:20250524T140247Z
CREATED:20250524T140247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T140247Z
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SUMMARY:Jensen McRae
DESCRIPTION:Jensen McRae is a “wordgirl”. “Everything I do is about\, and in service of\, words and stories”\, explains the 27-year- old LA Native. As a bi- racial\, black and Jewish woman growing up in predominantly white spaces\, McRae’s music explores all aspects of identity from race and gender to issues of depression and unrequited love. Inspired by the likes of Stevie Wonder\, Carole King\, Alicia Keys\, and James Taylor\, McRae started her musical journey writing in her bedroom\, to then playing the local songwriting circuit in Los Angeles. Attending Grammy Camp as a high schooler\, McRae received a full-ride scholarship to USC Thornton School of Music where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Popular Music in 2019. While finishing her senior year\, her unique voice and songwriting caught the attention of her now-manager\, who connected the young artist with Grammy award-winning producer Rahki (Eminem\, Kendrick Lamar). The two were in the studio weekly working on her debut album. In late 2019\, she went on to release her first single\, “White Boy\,” recounting her struggles with racial microaggressions. The following year she released “Wolves\,” a stripped-down song that weaves together vivid vignettes about sexual assault. In early 2021\, McRae took to Twitter to post a short video clip performing “a preemptive cover” of a song inspired by Phoebe Bridgers that acquiredover 2.5M views and even caught the attention of Bridgers herself. Due to the wide attention and praise\, the short clip was later released as a single titled “Immune”. She has earned praise from Wonderland\, Pitchfork\, and Fader\, amongst others and was named NPR Slingshot’s 2021 Artists To Watch. McRae released her debut album “Are You Happy Now?” on March 22\, 2022\, which landed at #1 on the iTunes Singer-Songwriter chart and peaked at #50 on iTunes All Genres Chart. McRae spent the remainder of 2022 on the road opening for Amos Lee\, Corinne Bailey Rae\, and MUNA\, finishing off the year with back to back sold out headline shows at the Rockwood Music Hall in NYC\, followed by a final sold out show at The Troubadour in Los Angeles. She spent a good portion of 2024 on the road with Noah Kahan on his sold-out world tour and is currently in the studio working on new music for her sophomore project due out early 2025.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/jensen-mcrae/
LOCATION:El Rey Theatre\, 5515 Wilshire Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90036
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T220000
DTSTAMP:20250516T171013Z
CREATED:20250516T171013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T171013Z
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SUMMARY:Hauser
DESCRIPTION:About \n\n\nSince that fateful moment when he decided to create a new\, musical experience out of the long and established traditions of classical\, pop and rock music\, HAUSER has been playing arena concerts all over the world\, defying the conventions of the established music business. From his now iconic rendition of “Smooth Criminal\,” the song that launched him as an internet sensation\, to when he was established as the founding member of the duo 2Cellos\, he has captured the hearts and minds of millions. \nHAUSER’S performance style may only be described as electric; a unique pairing of cello pyrotechnics that align beauty\, elegance and true rock muscle. Fueled by a repertoire base that is as wide and expansive as Lady Gaga is from Tchaikovsky or Shakira is from Shostakovich\, HAUSER is the dynamic cellist performing all of it and taking the world by storm — for what other classically trained cellist can say they have toured with Elton John? \nWhether you find him collaborating with other artistic legends\, like Andrea Bocelli or the Red Hot Chili Peppers\, or\, appearing in his own\, stunning music video series\, Alone Together\, which features performances from his Billboard chart topping album CLASSIC\, HAUSER consistently pushes the limits of his cello and music-making. He went on to repeat that Billboard success with the release of his second album in the series with CLASSIC II.  He is a phenomenon that is one part virtuoso and the other\, that of sheer\, animal magnetism. For HAUSER’s fans\, perhaps it is simply his ability to unify generations of music lovers. \nHAUSER is a rockstar with a cello…and this is only the beginning. \nPlease note: this is a rental event of The Rady Shell\, presented by Live Nation; the San Diego Symphony does not appear on this program. \n\n\nPre-Paid Parking \n\n\nAce Parking has provided a DEDICATED PARKING PURCHASE PAGE for this event.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/hauser/
LOCATION:The Rady Shell @ Jacobs Park\, 1245 Seventh Ave\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101
CATEGORIES:SD Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250602
DTSTAMP:20250531T003918Z
CREATED:20250531T003918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T003918Z
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SUMMARY:Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:LALIFF 2025 celebrates the rich diversity of Latino filmmakers\, showcasing a variety of storytelling approaches and artistic styles. The festival brings together works that reflect the unique cultural perspectives and voices within the Latino community\, offering both familiar and innovative narratives. In addition to thought-provoking dramas and engaging comedies\, this year’s selection also highlights the intersection of art and cinema\, where visual\, formal\, and narrative explorations enhance the storytelling experience. \nNew this year\, LALIFF will host a special screening of the LFI Inclusion Fellowship and LFI Spark Animation Fellowship films at the iconic Egyptian Theatre. These films offer a dynamic reflection of the evolving landscape of Latino cinema\, spotlighting new perspectives in both live action and animation.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/los-angeles-latino-international-film-festival/
LOCATION:TCL Chinese Theatres\, 6925 Hollywood Blvd\, Hollywood\, CA\, 90028
CATEGORIES:LA Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250602
DTSTAMP:20250531T003251Z
CREATED:20250531T003251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T003251Z
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SUMMARY:Los Angeles Greek Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Balkan Cultural Center (BCC) was established in 2006 by Ersi Danou and Angeliki Giannakopoulos for the purpose of promoting film works from Greece and Cyprus\, developing film projects from the Balkans and the Mediterranean Basin as well as increasing awareness about Greek culture in Los Angeles and beyond. \nLAGFF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that focuses its attention on showcasing films and filmmakers from Greece\, Cyprus and the rest of the world to the US. During the last 18 years\, LAGFF has screened over 580 films and hosted over 530 filmmakers supporting their films.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/los-angeles-greek-film-festival/
LOCATION:Landmark Theatres Sunset\, 8000 W Sunset Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046
CATEGORIES:LA Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250526T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250526T120000
DTSTAMP:20250524T174409Z
CREATED:20250524T174409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T174409Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day Ceremony - Pier Plaza and Amphitheater
DESCRIPTION:The American Legion Post 133 and the City of Huntington Beach have partnered to present a Memorial Day ceremony at Pier Plaza. Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Dr. Jim Ghormley will serve as master of ceremonies for the free event\, which will include a rifle salute\, TAPS and more in remembrance of fallen heroes.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/memorial-day-ceremony-pier-plaza-and-amphitheater/
LOCATION:Huntington Beach Pier Plaza and Amphitheater\, 401 CA-1\, Huntington Beach\, CA
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250526T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250526T120000
DTSTAMP:20250524T172108Z
CREATED:20250524T172108Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day Ceremony - Naval Weapons Station
DESCRIPTION:An annual Memorial Day ceremony will be held at the United States National Submarine Memorial West\, located at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach\, on Monday\, May 26 at 11:00 am.  The free event is open to the public and no advance reservations are needed.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/memorial-day-ceremony-naval-weapons-station/
LOCATION:Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach\, 800 Seal Beach Boulevard\,\, Seal Beach\, CA
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250526T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250526T120000
DTSTAMP:20250523T174839Z
CREATED:20250523T174839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T174839Z
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SUMMARY:Fort Rosecrans Memorial Day
DESCRIPTION:The Fort Rosecrans Memorial Day celebration is one of San Diego’s largest and most celebrated memorials dedicated to our fighting men and women. On this day we honor all of our fallen soldiers and remember them for their ultimate sacrifice to our country. \n\n\nThe Fort Rosecrans Memorial Day Committee is comprised of War Veterans Organizations\, their Auxiliaries and patriotic groups that have conducted the Memorial Services at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego for over 100 years. \nA burial ground before 1847\, this graveyard became an Army Post cemetery in the 1860s. It is the final resting place for most who fell at San Pasqual in 1846\, and for the USS Bennington victims of 1905. At one time\, it had become known as Bennington National Cemetery. It became Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in 1934 and was placed under the Veterans Administration National Cemetery System in 1973. \nThis cemetery is also a California registered historical landmark\, #55\, first registered on December 6\, 1932. \nFort Rosecrans National Cemetery is at capacity for casketed remains\, but space is still available for cremated remains. Miramar National Cemetery\, considered a 313-acre annex of Fort Rosecrans\, was dedicated in January 2010 and opened for burials the following November.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/fort-rosecrans-memorial-day/
LOCATION:Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery\, 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, 92106
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250526T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250526T110000
DTSTAMP:20250524T145624Z
CREATED:20250524T145624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T145624Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day Event - Los Angeles\, CA
DESCRIPTION:VA is proud to host public Memorial Day commemoration ceremonies at more than 130 of our national cemeteries this Memorial Day weekend.  \nFor any questions call:  310-268-4675 \nCan’t attend? Honor Veterans online with the Veterans Legacy Memorial.\nVeterans Legacy Memorial is a digital platform dedicated to the memory of the nearly 4.5 million Veterans. VLM interactive features allow you to post Tributes (comments)\, upload images\, share your Veteran’s military service timeline and achievements\, biographical information\, historical documents and more.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/memorial-day-event-los-angeles-ca/
LOCATION:Los Angeles National Cemetery\, 950 S Sepulveda Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA
CATEGORIES:LA Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T220000
DTSTAMP:20250524T143157Z
CREATED:20250524T143157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T143157Z
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SUMMARY:Arnob & Friends\, Sunidhi\, Ershad Artcell\, & Miles
DESCRIPTION:Experience the soulful vibes of Coke Studio\, the elegance of Rabindra Sangeet\, and the electrifying energy of Artcell’s iconic fusion—all in one unforgettable musical journey
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/arnob-friends-sunidhi-ershad-artcell-miles/
LOCATION:The Fonda Theatre\, 6126 Hollywood Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90028
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T210000
DTSTAMP:20250524T142009Z
CREATED:20250524T142009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T142009Z
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SUMMARY:Mach-Hommy
DESCRIPTION:Mach-Hommy (born June 21) is an enigmatic Haitian-American emcee from Newark\, New Jersey. \n  \nAlthough Mach began rapping at the age of thirteen\, freestyling over Raekwon’s “Verbal Intercourse\,” his earliest known work can be found on the 2004 mixtape titled Goon Grizzle. Through his early career\, Mach founded the music recording progress to be an “unhealthy” environment and thought of going into the filmmaking industry instead\, but thanks to the encouragement of longtime friend Westside Gunn\, he returned to rapping in the early 2010s. \n  \nAlmost a decade later in 2013\, he released a handful of EPs and a debut studio album titled F.Y.I.\, the project includes production from frequent collaborator August Fanon and originally surfaced on Soundcloud. F.Y.I is available on his website in an updated Digitally Remastered format. \n  \nIn recent years\, Mach infamously began to self-release his music\, first on Instagram and later on Bandcamp\, for hundreds of dollars per physical copy. His 2016 release H.B.O. (Haitian Body Odor)\, his first under the Griselda Records imprint\, was made available with the limited release of 187 physical CD’s\, each sold for $300 through Instagram\, but has since made public to streaming platforms years later. He has frequently collaborated with producers Earl Sweatshirt\, Knxwledge\, The Alchemist\, Camoflauge Monk\, SadhuGold and August Fanon and rappers such as Tha God Fahim\, JuJu Gotti\, and many more. \n  \nMach-Hommy would soon earn the attention to the mainstream media thanks to the release of his May 2021 album\, Pray for Haiti\, his second release under the Griselda imprint. The album saw a commercial success\, with artists such as Drake catching the attention of the artist. From there\, Hommy has since gained a cult following as a result to his work ethic and elusiveness and would continue to release a slew of projects\, either released through all platforms and or released through his website for hundreds or thousands of dollars. \n  \nMach-Hommy Lyrics\, Songs\, and Albums | Genius
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/mach-hommy-2/
LOCATION:Peppermint Club\, 8713 Beverly Blvd.\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90048
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T200000
DTSTAMP:20250522T162032Z
CREATED:20250522T162032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T162032Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Alliance | Sparks Gallery Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join OMA’s Artist Alliance at Sparks Gallery for the reception of Elemental on Sunday\, May 25\, from 5–8pm. OMA’s Artist Alliance is thrilled to present 38 artworks in their third exhibition at Sparks Gallery in San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter downtown. Selected by juror Sonya Sparks\, many of the artworks are loosely themed to the title\, Elemental\, work that explores the vibrancy and vitality of the core elements—earth\, air\, fire\, and water—that shape the world around us. The exhibition aims to evoke the raw\, powerful essence of these elements\, revealing their interconnectedness with life and the environment. The Elemental theme highlights how these fundamental components permeate our daily existence\, inspire creativity\, and foster growth\, yet also have the capacity for destruction and transformation.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/artist-alliance-sparks-gallery-reception/
LOCATION:Oceanside Museum of Art\, 704 Pier View Way\, Oceanside\, CA\, 92054
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T170000
DTSTAMP:20250522T163223Z
CREATED:20250522T162739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T163223Z
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SUMMARY:Latin History For Morons
DESCRIPTION:Written by John Leguizamo \nLatin History for Morons is a hilarious and insightful exploration inspired by the glaring absence of Latinos in American history textbooks. In this uproarious comedy\, John Leguizamo embarks on a frenetic quest to uncover a Latin hero for his son’s school project. With his signature comedic flair\, he delivers a whirlwind recap of the Aztec Empire and shines a light on the unsung Latin patriots of the Revolutionary War and beyond\, distilling three thousand years of history—from the Mayans to Pitbull—into one hundred and ten irreverent and uncensored minutes that are both entertaining and enlightening. \n“We could not be more excited to bring San Diego legend Herbert Siguena to the Brooks Theatre this winter with this hilarious show\,” says Goodman. “As a founding member of Culture Clash\, Herb has amazing comedic chops\, and he has several one-person shows on his resume that he has written and performed in all over the country. We think his interpretation of John Leguizamo’s work will delight Oceanside audiences – and everyone else too!” \nOTC’s production of Latin History for Morons marks the first staging in San Diego outside of Leguizamo’s original touring production. Previously\, the show made its local debut at the La Jolla Playhouse in 2016\, followed by a one-night-only performance at the San Diego Civic Theatre in 2019. \nOTC presents Latin History for Morons from May 23 to June 8 at the Brooks Theater (217 N Coast Hwy\, Oceanside\, CA). Inspired by the glaring absence of Latinos in American history textbooks\, this hilarious and insightful show follows the journey of a father as he seeks a Latin hero for his son’s school project. Originally created by John Leguizamo\, the production takes audiences on a whirlwind tour of 3\,000 years of history—from the Aztec Empire to modern icons—with humor and heart. May 23 – June 8\, 8 PM \nDisclaimer: Latin History for Morons contains mature themes\, strong language\, and irreverent humor and is recommended for mature audiences.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/latin-history-for-morons-at-the-brooks-theatre/
LOCATION:Oceanside Theatre Company At The Brooks\, 217 North Coast Highway\, Oceanside
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T150000
DTSTAMP:20250523T174409Z
CREATED:20250523T174409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T174409Z
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SUMMARY:Miramar National Cemetery Veterans Memorial Service
DESCRIPTION:Miramar National Cemetery’s Memorial Day service is free and open to the public\, and honors those who gave their lives for our country as part of the U.S. Armed Services.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/miramar-national-cemetery-veterans-memorial-service/
LOCATION:Miramar National Cemetery\, 5795 Nobel Drive\, San Diego\, CA\, 92121
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T160000
DTSTAMP:20250522T164928Z
CREATED:20250522T164928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T164928Z
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SUMMARY:25th T-Shirt Day
DESCRIPTION:Event Details \n\nThe museum celebrates its 25th anniversary with unique activities on the 25th of each month. \nOn May 25th\, the first twenty-five guests to the museum will receive a complimentary special 25th anniversary commemorative t-shirt!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/25th-t-shirt-day/
LOCATION:Museum of Making Music\, 5790 Armada Drive\, Carlsbad\, CA\, 92008\, United States
CATEGORIES:SD Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T150000
DTSTAMP:20250522T154708Z
CREATED:20250522T154556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T154708Z
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SUMMARY:Fallbrook Vintage Car Show
DESCRIPTION:The Fallbrook Vintage Car Show is motoring in 2025! \nHappening in San Diego County\, California. Specifically the city of Fallbrook and in its downtown area. \nHosting the annual automotive event is the Fallbrook Vintage Car Club. And these guys (and gals) are serious. Because they’ve kept this event rolling for nearly six decades! \nThis year the featured wheels are Porsches. But all cars and trucks are welcome to display. As long as they’re 25 years or older! \nAll the cool car show stuff we love in Southern California is on the hood. Vendors\, raffles\, entertainment\, food and more! So come out for the town celebration. Enjoy the sweet rides and cool car camaraderie!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/fallbrook-vintage-car-show/
LOCATION:Downtown Fallbrook\, Fallbrook\, CA\, 92028
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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