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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250511T190000
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SUMMARY:Ziggy Alberts
DESCRIPTION:Multi-platinum Australian artist Ziggy Alberts transforms Avril Lavigne’s GRAMMY-nominated hit “Complicated” with a stripped-down\, folk-tinged performance. Recasting the early 2000s anthem with warmth and subtle vulnerability\, Alberts’ acoustic rendition finds new meaning in the lyrics — more than 20 years after the song first captured listeners around the world.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/ziggy-alberts/
LOCATION:The Roxy\, 9009 W Sunset Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90069
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250511T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250511T203000
DTSTAMP:20250510T144959Z
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SUMMARY:August Wilson's Fences
DESCRIPTION:Troy Maxson was a star of the Negro baseball leagues\, but now it’s 1957 and he’s a garbage man in Pittsburgh. In one of August Wilson’s best and most well-known plays\, we see one man struggle with disappointment and the effect it has on his marriage and relationship with his sons. This powerful Pulitzer Prize-winning play is both epic and intimate and a must-see theatrical event.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/august-wilsons-fences/
LOCATION:Laguna Playhouse\, 606 Laguna Canyon Road\, Laguna Beach\, CA\, 92651
CATEGORIES:OC Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T230000
DTSTAMP:20250510T140304Z
CREATED:20250510T140221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T140304Z
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SUMMARY:Orla Gartland
DESCRIPTION:Orla Joan Gartland is an Irish singer\, songwriter and musician. Gartland released her debut studio album\, Woman on the Internet\, in 2021\, which reached number 3 on the Irish album chart\, number 1 on the UK Indie Chart\, and number 10 on the UK Albums Chart.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/orla-gartland/
LOCATION:The Fonda Theatre\, 6126 Hollywood Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90028
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T220000
DTSTAMP:20250510T015224Z
CREATED:20250510T015127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T015224Z
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SUMMARY:JAMES TAYLOR & His All-Star Band
DESCRIPTION:As a recording and touring artist\, James Taylor has touched people with his warm baritone voice and distinctive style of guitar-playing for more than 50 years\, while setting a precedent to which countless young musicians have aspired. Over the course of his celebrated songwriting and performing career\, he has sold more than 100 million albums\, earning gold\, platinum and multi-platinum awards since the release of his self-titled debut album in 1968. \nIn 2015\, he released Before This World\, the first-ever #1 album of his illustrious career. James has won multiple Grammy® Awards\, has been inducted into both the Rock and Roll and the prestigious Songwriters Halls of Fame and in February 2006\, The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences selected him its MUSICARES Person of the Year. He was also awarded the distinguished Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government and the National Medal of Arts by President Barack Obama in 2012. In November of 2015\, James was presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom\, the Nation’s highest civilian honor\, and in December of 2016 he received the Kennedy Center Honors\, which are presented annually to individuals who have enriched American culture by distinguished achievement in the performing arts. \nIn early 2020 he released Break Shot\, a deeply personal and authentic audio-only memoir detailing his first 21 years. He also released his newest album\, American Standard\, his 19th studio album\, which earned him the 2021 Grammy® Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album and gave him the honor of being the first artist to have a Billboard Top 10 album in each of the past six decades. Over the past few years James has toured extensively in Europe\, Canada and the US as well as recent stops in Tokyo\, Manila\, Australia\, New Zealand and Hawaii.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/james-taylor-his-all-star-band/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T210000
DTSTAMP:20250510T135824Z
CREATED:20250510T135641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T135824Z
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SUMMARY:Gungor
DESCRIPTION:I’ve thought a lot about what I hope to accomplish with the art we make\, and aside from authentic expression and playful creation\, what I really hope to see happen with our music is to give people space to just be however they are. I’m not trying to cheer people up or heal them or get them to believe or not believe something. I just want to create space for people to be as they are without any judgment whatsoever.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/gungor/
LOCATION:Peppermint Club\, 8713 Beverly Blvd.\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90048
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T190000
DTSTAMP:20250430T135210Z
CREATED:20250430T134645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T135210Z
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SUMMARY:PARK OPERA
DESCRIPTION:UPCOMING MAINSTAGE EVENT:\nMAY 10\, 2025\, 4:00 – 7:00 PM → BALBOA PARK \nMAINSTAGE SERIES: MAY 10\, 2025\, 4:00 – 7:00 PM → BALBOA PARK \nProject [BLANK] continues its tradition as San Diego’s most innovative producer of opera\, with a new production that busts open the operatic form and scatters its pieces throughout a public park. PARK OPERA is a one-of-a-kind interdisciplinary arts experience\, free and open to the public. Staged outdoors in a public park\, audiences receive a map and follow a wandering course through a landscape filled with music\, art\, and movement. Listeners of all ages will discover unexpected delights as they explore the park\, igniting the imagination\, activating the senses\, and encouraging us to become “all ears”. In the process\, we all can gain a deeper appreciation for our urban natural spaces\, and consider the impact our presence leaves on our beautiful landscape. \nPARK OPERA was commissioned by Theater Powszechny in Warsaw (2016) and conceived by composer Wojtek Blecharz. It has been performed in public parks in Poland\, Switzerland\, and Austria. Project [BLANK] is excited to bring this new work to San Diego for its US Premiere!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/park-opera/
LOCATION:Balboa Park\, 1549 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T170000
DTSTAMP:20250510T143013Z
CREATED:20250510T142855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T143013Z
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SUMMARY:iHeartRadio Wango Tango 2025
DESCRIPTION:iHeartRadio Wango Tango presented by Fiji Airways is back on May 10th on Huntington City Beach\, featuring Doja Cat\, Gwen Stefani\, Meghan Trainor\, David Guetta & more!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/iheartradio-wango-tango-2025/
LOCATION:Huntington City Beach\, 21301 Pacific Coast Highway\,\, Huntington Beach\, CA\, 92648
CATEGORIES:OC Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T170000
DTSTAMP:20250510T014648Z
CREATED:20250510T014313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T014648Z
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SUMMARY:Fourth Annual Coronado Art & Wine Festival
DESCRIPTION:Delight in an afternoon of delicious bites and sips with Coronado’s best restaurants and regional wineries. Three wine tasting areas offer over 40 food and wine participants in total to showcase the best of the island. You don’t want to miss this annual event!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/fourth-annual-coronado-art-wine-festival/
LOCATION:Coronado Art & Wine Festival\, 1125 10th Street\, Coronado\, CA\, 92118
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T140000
DTSTAMP:20250510T143842Z
CREATED:20250510T143842Z
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SUMMARY:Iliza's "A Brunch of Moms"
DESCRIPTION:Iliza Shlesinger is an award-winning comedian\, actor\, writer\, producer and author\, selling out theaters around the globe with a devoted fan base who are known for creating their own Iliza-inspired swag to wear to her shows. Her Hard Feelings world tour\, featuring all new material\, kicks off Summer 2023. In 2022\, Iliza released her 6th Netflix stand-up special Hot Forever and her second book All Things Aside.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/ilizas-a-brunch-of-moms/
LOCATION:Brea Improv\, 180 S Brea Blvd\, Brea\, CA\, 92821
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,OC Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T110000
DTSTAMP:20250507T141403Z
CREATED:20250507T140935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T141403Z
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SUMMARY:Downtown Oceanside History Walk
DESCRIPTION:For over 20 years the Oceanside Historical Society has hosted Downtown History Walks. History Walks are held the 2nd Saturday of each month beginning in April and run through September. \n  \nWe start at 9:00 a.m. in front of the Oceanside Public Library at 300 North Coast Highway (Look for the plaque of Andrew Jackson Myers.) Walks are moderately paced and take about two hours. \n  \nDowntown walks are free (donations are always welcomed!) and open to everyone!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/downtown-oceanside-history-walk-2/
LOCATION:Oceanside Civic Center Plaza\, 300 North Coast Highway\, Oceanside\, CA\, 92054
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250512
DTSTAMP:20250510T013054Z
CREATED:20250510T012941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T013054Z
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SUMMARY:Annual San Diego Balboa Park Powwow
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Balboa Park Powwow\, hosted by the San Diego American Indian Health Center\, invites you to experience a weekend full of tradition\, vibrant performances\, and cultural pride. This family-friendly event is an opportunity to witness the richness of Native American heritage through music\, dance\, art\, and community connection. \nAll People Are Welcome \nThis event is free to the public\, and we welcome everyone to come and experience the beauty of Native American culture. \n\nTraditional Foods: Savor delicious Native American dishes and enjoy food from local vendors.\nArts & Crafts: Browse through beautiful hand-crafted items created by Native artists.\nFamily Fun: The event is perfect for all ages. Bring your family and friends to enjoy the performances and activities.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/annual-san-diego-balboa-park-powwow/
LOCATION:Balboa Park\, 1549 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250511
DTSTAMP:20250210T045304Z
CREATED:20250210T043406Z
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SUMMARY:Just Like Heaven
DESCRIPTION:The residents of Pasadena and Altadena welcome us into their communities each year and it means so much to us. In partnership with the Rose Bowl Operating Company\, our Pasadena festivals have made a donation of $250\,000 to the Eaton Fire Relief & Recovery Fund\, which provides flexible support to local nonprofit organizations responding to the fire. \nWe love you LA.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/just-like-heaven/
LOCATION:Brookside at the Rose Bowl\, 1001 Rose Bowl Dr\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91103
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250509T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250509T220000
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CREATED:20250507T140456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T140613Z
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SUMMARY:My Platinum Playlist featuring Ashanti\, Juvenile\, Jeremih\, Lloyd & Many More
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a night of unforgettable music as Bobby Dee Presents brings you My Platinum Playlist Tour – kicking off right here at Frontwave Arena! 🎶 This star-studded lineup features iconic performances by: Ashanti\, Juvenile\, Jeremih\, Lloyd\, Chingy\, Lumidee\, Mike Jones\, and Nina Sky. (lineup subject to change) \nHosted by the electrifying J Valentino\, this concert promises to be a nostalgic ride filled with platinum hits and high-energy vibes! 🔥 Don’t miss this legendary night!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/my-platinum-playlist-featuring-ashanti-juvenile-jeremih-lloyd-many-more/
LOCATION:Frontwave Arena\, 3475 Hero Dr.\, Oceanside\, CA\, 92056
CATEGORIES:SD Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250512
DTSTAMP:20250501T172721Z
CREATED:20250501T172327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T172721Z
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SUMMARY:Gator By The Bay
DESCRIPTION:Gator By The Bay is San Diego’s largest and most authentic Louisiana-themed festival\, held annually around Mother’s Day weekend. Presented by the Bon Temps Social Club\, this four-day\, family-friendly event features over 100 musical acts across seven stages\, southern cuisine (including 10\,000 pounds of crawfish!)\, live music\, dancing\, and more. Located at Spanish Landing Park on San Diego Bay\, this festival has been bringing the spirit of Louisiana to San Diego since 2001. Funded in part with City of San Diego Tourism Marketing District Assessment Funds.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/gator-by-the-bay/
LOCATION:Spanish Landing Park – San Diego\, 3900 N Harbor Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SD Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T223000
DTSTAMP:20250502T135507Z
CREATED:20250502T135435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T135507Z
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SUMMARY:City Ballet of San Diego presents CARMEN
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM\nCity Ballet of San Diego’s 32nd season closes with two spectacular one-act ballets\, with live music performed by the City Ballet Orchestra\, John Nettles conducting. \n  \nCarmen\nChoreography: Elizabeth Wistrich (1989)\nMusic: Carmen by Georges Bizet (1875)\, with arrangement by Rodion Shchedrin (1967)\nDivertimento No. 15\nChoreography: George Balanchine (1956)\nMusic: Divertimento No. 15 in B flat major\, K.287 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart \n  \nPRE-PERFORMANCE LECTURE\nCity Ballet of San Diego Artistic Director Steven Wistrich offers insights and perspectives into the program. The lecture begins 45 minutes prior to the performance.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/city-ballet-of-san-diego-presents-carmen-2/
LOCATION:California Center for the Performing Arts\, 340 N. Escondido Blvd\, Escondido\, CA\, 92025
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T220000
DTSTAMP:20250426T135825Z
CREATED:20250426T135725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T135825Z
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SUMMARY:Trisha Paytas: The Eras of Trish Tour
DESCRIPTION:Greek Theatre Pit: Seated  \nAll ages allowed.  All require a ticket for entry.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/trisha-paytas-the-eras-of-trish-tour/
LOCATION:The Greek Theatre\, 2700 North Vermont Avenue\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90027
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T190000
DTSTAMP:20250314T211751Z
CREATED:20250314T211710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T211751Z
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SUMMARY:Taste of Orange
DESCRIPTION:Featuring food\, beer\, and wine tastings from top local restaurants and breweries. You do not want to miss the opportunity to come together and celebrate the excellent Orange restaurants! \nThis event includes opportunities drawings\, music\, and MORE! \nProceeds benefit the Orange Blossoms Auxiliary\, an auxiliary of the Assistance League of Orange. Our programs focus on helping children and families within our local community\, including partnering with organizations such as Orange Public Library\, Orange Unified Schools\, CHOC Hospital\, Casa Teresa\, The Hub\, and many others! \nThe event will be held rain or shine.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/taste-of-orange/
LOCATION:Assistance League of Orange\, 124 S Orange St.\, Old Towne Orange\, CA
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T180000
DTSTAMP:20250502T140203Z
CREATED:20250502T140130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T140203Z
UID:10000353-1746352800-1746381600@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:AniPop Presented By Silk Road
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to be a part of the newest Pop Culture Convention in San Diego County – AniPop! This kawaii anime themed event will feature Panels\, a Fashion Show\, Entertainment\, Cool Merch Vendors\, Talented Artists\, an Idol Showcase\, and so much more! AniPop will be open for fun and adventure on both days from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.\n\n\n\nDo not miss our newest event of what will be the most exciting anime themed event of the spring! Debuting on May 3 and 4\, 2025\, from 10:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday\, and 10:00am to 6:00pm at the at the California Center for the Arts\, in Escondido\, expect an extraordinary experience featuring fun panels\, hands-on DIY interactive workshops\, to a fun line-up of panel discussions.\n\n\n\nEarly tickets are $12 on Saturday and $10 on Sunday.\nGeneral Admission Tickets are $20 on Saturday and $17 on Sunday.\nGeneral Admission Tickets are $25 dollars on the Saturday and $25 on Sunday (at the door).\nEarly Weekend Tickets (2-Day) are $20 and General Admission Weekend (2-Day) Tickets are $30.\nChildren under 8 years old are free.\n\n\n\n\nDiscount codes are NOT valid on the day of the event. \nGeneral Admission gets you into all rooms\, including the Exhibitor Hall\, Featured Artist Hall\, the Game Room\, and all other areas of the AniPop Kawaii Con event. \nChildren under 13 cannot be unaccompanied nor unattended and will not be allowed to enter the event without an adult.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/anipop-presented-by-silk-road-2/
LOCATION:California Center for the Performing Arts\, 340 N. Escondido Blvd\, Escondido\, CA\, 92025
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250508
DTSTAMP:20250430T142701Z
CREATED:20250430T140509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T142701Z
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SUMMARY:San Diego French Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The San Diego French Film Festival is an annual event held in the spring in San Diego\, California\, organized by the \nAlliance Française San Diego\, dedicated to showcasing contemporary francophone cinema. Our next and 5th edition\, is on May 4-7\, 2025 at THE LOT La Jolla. \n​ \nThe Festival celebrates francophone cultures\, language\, and the art of filmmaking by presenting a selection of films\, in French\, to the local community. \nThroughout the Festival\, attendees have the opportunity to watch a diverse selection of films from various francophone countries (with English subtitles). These films have the power to move\, enlighten\, inspire\, inform\, and transform the audience. Watching these films in a theater setting add to the overall experience\, as the collective atmosphere and shared emotions intensify the impact of the storytelling. \n​ \nOverall\, the Festival serves as a bridge between cultures\, connecting people through the universal language of cinema. It creates a space where individuals can immerse themselves in the beauty and power of francophone films\, fostering understanding\, appreciation\, and dialogue among attendees. \n​ \nIn addition to the Festival\, the Alliance Française San Diego shares francophone movies each month through the \nSan Diego French Film Club.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe San Diego French Film Festival is listed on our SoCal Spotlight Film Festival page!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/san-diego-french-film-festival/
LOCATION:The Lot\, 7611 Fay Ave\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTSTAMP:20250503T151408Z
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SUMMARY:Hamilton
DESCRIPTION:“HAMILTON is the kind of transformative theatrical experience that has only happened a few times in the history of American musicals.”  – The Guardian \nA revolutionary story of passion\, unstoppable ambition\, and the dawn of a new nation. \nHAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor\, love\, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop\, jazz\, R&B\, and Broadway\, HAMILTON has had a profound impact on culture\, politics\, and education. HAMILTON features book\, music\, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda\, direction by Thomas Kail\, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler\, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. In addition to its 11 Tony Awards\, it has won Grammy®\, Olivier Awards\, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama\, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors. \nFeel Good\, Do Good with HAMILTON\nDon’t throw away your shot at making a huge impact in our community! We are teaming up with Share Ourselves for a school supplies drive during the run of HAMILTON. Help us “Rise Up” and support students in need by bringing new backpacks\, notebooks\, pens\, markers\, glue\, and crayons to the show and dropping them off in the designated bins on the Plaza and Orchestra levels. Thank you in advance for your generosity! \nRecommended for ages 10+
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/hamilton/
LOCATION:Segerstrom Center for the Arts\, 600 Town Center Drive\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626
CATEGORIES:OC Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T223000
DTSTAMP:20250502T135301Z
CREATED:20250502T135146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T135301Z
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SUMMARY:City Ballet of San Diego presents CARMEN
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM\nCity Ballet of San Diego’s 32nd season closes with two spectacular one-act ballets\, with live music performed by the City Ballet Orchestra\, John Nettles conducting. \n  \nCarmen\nChoreography: Elizabeth Wistrich (1989)\nMusic: Carmen by Georges Bizet (1875)\, with arrangement by Rodion Shchedrin (1967)\nDivertimento No. 15\nChoreography: George Balanchine (1956)\nMusic: Divertimento No. 15 in B flat major\, K.287 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart \n  \nPRE-PERFORMANCE LECTURE\nCity Ballet of San Diego Artistic Director Steven Wistrich offers insights and perspectives into the program. The lecture begins 45 minutes prior to the performance.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/city-ballet-of-san-diego-presents-carmen/
LOCATION:California Center for the Performing Arts\, 340 N. Escondido Blvd\, Escondido\, CA\, 92025
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T220000
DTSTAMP:20250503T142054Z
CREATED:20250503T141924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T142054Z
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SUMMARY:David Archuleta\, Ty Sunderland\, Alexandra John
DESCRIPTION:David Archuleta became a star when he was just 16. In 2008 more than 30 million television viewers fell in love with his angelic voice and their 44 million votes made him runner-up in Season 7 of “American Idol.” \nSoon after\, the young Utahan signed with Jive Records and his first single “Crush\,” debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart the week of its release. According to Nielsen SoundScan\, the track sold 166\,000 downloads that first week in the U.S. and subsequently more than 1.92 million digital copies. Three months later\, David’s self-titled album\, “David Archuleta\,” went gold\, selling more than 750\,000 copies in the U.S.\, and more than 900\,000 worldwide. “It was so neat to see how positive fans were about ‘Crush\,’” David says of the enthusiastic reception for his chart debut.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/david-archuleta-ty-sunderland-alexandra-john/
LOCATION:The Bellwether\, 333 S Boylston St\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90017
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T220000
DTSTAMP:20250503T134948Z
CREATED:20250503T134839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T134948Z
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SUMMARY:George Lopez
DESCRIPTION:George Lopez’s illustrious and multi-faceted career encompasses television\, film\, stand-up comedy\, and late-night television. \nLopez has broken ground for Latino comics by embracing his ethnicity\, confronting racial stereotypes\, and fighting for his community on and off the stage. \nLopez stars in his multi-camera comedy series for NBC\, Lopez vs Lopez\, featuring his real-life daughter\, Mayan Lopez. The family sitcom\, which was renewed for its third season\, follows George and Mayan in a fictionalized version of their real-life father-daughter relationship\, exploring dysfunction\, reconnection\, and all the pain and joy in between. \nLopez can be seen in Snoop Dogg’s Amazon MGM sports comedy\, The Underdoggs\, and in the independent holiday comedy How the Gringo Stole Christmas\, directed by Angel Gracia. Lopez joined the DC Extended Universe last summer\, starring in the Warner Bros. Latin superhero film\, Blue Beetle. Directed by Angel Manuel Soto and featuring a predominantly Latino cast\, the film follows its first ever Mexican American teenager turned superhero. \nLopez will release the third installment of his middle-grade novel series\, Chupacarter and the Screaming Sombrero was released in March 2024. His final television stand up special will premiere on Feb. 18 on Amazon Prime Video. Shot live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles\, “Muy Católico” sees Lopez musing on getting older\, Latino family dynamics\, generational clashes\, superstitions and cultural quirks.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/george-lopez/
LOCATION:Terrace Theater – Long Beach Convention Center\, E Ocean Blvd #300\, Long Beach\, CA\, 90802
CATEGORIES:LA Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T220000
DTSTAMP:20250426T141356Z
CREATED:20250426T141242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T141356Z
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SUMMARY:Defying Gravity: An Evening with Stephen Schwartz & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Stephen Schwartz wrote the music and lyrics for the current Broadway hit WICKED\, and has also contributed music and/or lyrics to GODSPELL\, PIPPIN\, THE MAGIC SHOW\, THE BAKER’S WIFE\, WORKING (which he also adapted and directed)\, RAGS\, and CHILDREN OF EDEN. He collaborated with Leonard Bernstein on the English texts for Bernstein’s MASS and wrote the title song for the play and movie BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE. For children\, he has written songs for two musicals\, CAPTAIN LOUIE and MY SON PINOCCHIO. He has also worked in film\, collaborating with Alan Menken on the songs for Disney’s ENCHANTED as well as the animated features POCAHONTAS and THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME\, and writing the songs for the DreamWorks animated feature THE PRINCE OF EGYPT. His first opera\, SEANCE ON A WET AFTERNOON\, was produced at Opera Santa Barbara and New York City Opera. A book about his career\, “Defying Gravity\,” has been released by Applause Books. Mr. Schwartz has been inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame\, and has been given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame . Awards include three Academy Awards\, four Grammy Awards\, and a tiny handful of tennis trophies. http://www.stephenschwartz.com.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/defying-gravity-an-evening-with-stephen-schwartz-friends/
LOCATION:The Soraya\, 18111 Nordhoff Street\, Northridge\, CA\, 91330-8448
CATEGORIES:LA Music,LA Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T223000
DTSTAMP:20250503T144702Z
CREATED:20250503T144554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T144702Z
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SUMMARY:San Diego Zoo Food\, Wine and Brew Celebration
DESCRIPTION:This annual soiree has been moved to May! Dine\, drink\, and do good at this one-of-a-kind tasting event\, where Southern California’s best food\, wine\, and brews are mixed with wild entertainment and the world’s most fascinating wildlife. \nJoin us for this can’t-miss\, all-inclusive evening to savor and sip your way through the World-Famous San Diego Zoo. Raise a glass and take a bite out of conservation at the tastiest event that saves and protects the future for wildlife and the planet we all share.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/san-diego-zoo-food-wine-and-brew-celebration/
LOCATION:San Diego Zoo\, 2920 Zoo Dr\, San Diego\, 92101
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T150000
DTSTAMP:20250517T142854Z
CREATED:20250503T151043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T142854Z
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SUMMARY:Rancho Days Fiesta
DESCRIPTION:Come explore the rich history of Orange County’s rancho era through hands-on activities\, crafts\, music\, dance and more! \nActivities and performances include: \n\nNative American and Folklorico dancing\nEarly California ranching hands-on activities and exhibitors\nMusic\, piñata breaking and crafts for children\nCharro horse riding and roping demonstrations\nHistoric buildings open\, courtesy of the Amigos de la Colina docents\n\nPets are welcome outdoors only on leashes no longer than 6 feet. Event and parking are free. \nFor more information\, email heritagehill@ocparks.com or call 949-923-2230.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/rancho-days-fiesta/
LOCATION:Heritage Hill Historical Park\, 25151 Serrano Road\,\, Lake Forest\, CA\, 92630
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T180000
DTSTAMP:20250502T140019Z
CREATED:20250502T135917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T140019Z
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SUMMARY:AniPop Presented By Silk Road
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to be a part of the newest Pop Culture Convention in San Diego County – AniPop! This kawaii anime themed event will feature Panels\, a Fashion Show\, Entertainment\, Cool Merch Vendors\, Talented Artists\, an Idol Showcase\, and so much more! AniPop will be open for fun and adventure on both days from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.\n\n\n\nDo not miss our newest event of what will be the most exciting anime themed event of the spring! Debuting on May 3 and 4\, 2025\, from 10:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday\, and 10:00am to 6:00pm at the at the California Center for the Arts\, in Escondido\, expect an extraordinary experience featuring fun panels\, hands-on DIY interactive workshops\, to a fun line-up of panel discussions.\n\n\n\nEarly tickets are $12 on Saturday and $10 on Sunday.\nGeneral Admission Tickets are $20 on Saturday and $17 on Sunday.\nGeneral Admission Tickets are $25 dollars on the Saturday and $25 on Sunday (at the door).\nEarly Weekend Tickets (2-Day) are $20 and General Admission Weekend (2-Day) Tickets are $30.\nChildren under 8 years old are free.\n\n\n\n\nDiscount codes are NOT valid on the day of the event. \nGeneral Admission gets you into all rooms\, including the Exhibitor Hall\, Featured Artist Hall\, the Game Room\, and all other areas of the AniPop Kawaii Con event. \nChildren under 13 cannot be unaccompanied nor unattended and will not be allowed to enter the event without an adult.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/anipop-presented-by-silk-road/
LOCATION:California Center for the Performing Arts\, 340 N. Escondido Blvd\, Escondido\, CA\, 92025
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T170000
DTSTAMP:20250503T140030Z
CREATED:20250503T135924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T140030Z
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SUMMARY:The Hard Quartet\, Evicshen
DESCRIPTION:The Hard Quartet is a band. But what is a band? A band\, perhaps\, can be thought of as a body\, a corpus\, in which physically discrete lifeforms comprise a chimera that shrieks with one voice. In this particular band\, which is one of millions in the world today\, four players selflessly merge\, become musical\, and emit rock ‘n’ roll that is familiar but new\, warm but icy\, melodic but Sphinx-like in its seductive and subtle riddles essentially\, The Hard Quartet has leveled\, cultivated\, and made lush an entirely new steppe in the ecosystem of guitar-bass-drums-voice agriculture. \nBut we should now introduce the men of the HQ because after that\, since you know your shit\, you’ll be all: “Him? Him too? And\, oh my god\, him? Wait\, not just them but also him?” and you’ll\, rightfully\, expect an album that musos and casuals alike will proclaim a “landmark.” So\, check it out: Let’s do this alphabetically according to last name\, which is the most democratic method. \nLadies and gentlemen\, the Hard Quartet is: \nEmmett Kelly\, a songwriter\, guitarist\, and vocalist best known for his work in The Cairo Gang as well as in the company of artists such as Will Oldham\, Ty Segall\, Azita\, and many more. \nStephen Malkmus\, a songwriter\, guitarist\, and vocalist best known for his work with Pavement\, the Jicks\, Silver Jews\, Straw Dogs\, and eponymously. \nMatt Sweeney\, a songwriter\, guitarist\, and vocalist best known for his work with Chavez\, Superwolf\, Super- wolves\, and in the company of a panoply of artists from Guided by Voices and Cat Power to Johnny Cash and Neil Diamond. \nJim White\, a drummer and songwriter best known for his work with Dirty Three\, Xylouris White\, eponymous- ly\, and with such stalwarts as PJ Harvey\, Smog\, and Venom P. Stinger. \nDo you see? Four Titans\, basically. And here they are\, now\, today\, starting a band—a band which they’ve gone ahead and named The Hard Quartet\, for Christ’s sake—which is a bulletproof\, effortless amalgam of their completely distinct and completely broken-mold utterances. \nVictoria Shen is a sound artist\, experimental music performer\, and instrument-maker based in San Francisco. \nShen’s sound practice is concerned with the spatiality/physicality of sound and its relationship to the human body. Her music features analog modular synthesizers\, vinyl/resin records\, and self- built electronics. Eschewing conventions in harmony and rhythm in favor of extreme textures and gestural tones\, Shen uses what she calls “chaotic sound” to oppose signal and information\, eluding traditionally embedded meaning. \nFor recent performances\, she pioneered the use of Needle Nails\, acrylic nails with embedded turntable styluses\, which allow her to play up to 5 tracks of a record at once. Needle Nails\, Levitating speaker\, and her Noise Combs are some of the objects created by her as part of an extensive repertoire of innovations in the design of sound augmentation. These sculptural elements invite the viewer to unpack one’s relationship with the material possibilities for creating sound. \n\n\n 
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/the-hard-quartet-evicshen/
LOCATION:Teragram Ballroom\, 1234 W. 7th Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90017
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T120000
DTSTAMP:20250503T145620Z
CREATED:20250503T145620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T145620Z
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SUMMARY:All-Packard Car Show
DESCRIPTION:Free event from 8:00 AM-NOON. You’ll see 30–40 Concours d’Elegance-quality Packard automobiles from the 1920s – early 1950’s. Enter hotel parking lot through the Back Bay entrance. Presented by Packards International Motor Car Club.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/all-packard-car-show/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Newport Beach\, 1107 Jamboree Road\, Newport Beach\, CA
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTSTAMP:20250503T155655Z
CREATED:20250503T155655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T155655Z
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SUMMARY:Retro Palm Springs
DESCRIPTION:THIS WEEKEND\, the desert turns decidedly retro at the Retro Palm Springs Fan Convention — where the past is alive\, the vibes are vintage\, and the fandom is forever. \n🚀 Step into a world of neon dreams and analog magic:\n🎤 celeb guests & cast reunions (Saved By The Bell\, Beverly Hills 90210\, Land of the Lost\, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)\n🕺 Groovy cosplay & the decade-defying ILove80s.com Dance Party\n🛍️ Vintage treasures\, collectibles\, and the merch of your dreams \n📍 Palm Springs Convention Center\n🗓️ This weekend only!\n🕰️ Hop in your DeLorean\, power up your Walkman\, and join the radical retro fun. \nTickets on sale now at RetroPalmSprings.com
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/retro-palm-springs/
LOCATION:Palm Springs Convention Center\, 277 N Avenida Caballeros\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92262
CATEGORIES:Desert | Riverside Co. Lifestyle,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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