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SUMMARY:Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Few bands in American music history can match the legacy of Chicago. Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and recipients of the Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award\, Chicago stands as one of the most successful and enduring groups of all time. With more than 100 million records sold worldwide\, 21 Top 10 singles\, 11 No. 1 singles\, five consecutive No. 1 albums\, and 25 platinum-certified records\, their impact is both massive and measurable. \nBillboard ranked Chicago as the highest-charting American band in its Top 125 Artists of All Time\, and they remain the first American rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six consecutive decades. Signature songs like “25 or 6 to 4\,” “Saturday in the Park\,” “Make Me Smile\,” and “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day” helped define a generation\, blending rock\, pop\, and jazz into a bold\, horn-driven sound that became unmistakably their own. \nTheir groundbreaking 1969 debut\, Chicago Transit Authority\, was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and later added to the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress\, recognizing its cultural and historical significance. Songwriters Robert Lamm and James Pankow were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame\, further cementing the band’s creative influence. \nChicago’s accolades also include two Grammy Awards\, two American Music Awards\, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame\, designation as Founding Artists of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts\, and countless civic honors from cities across the country. \nRemarkably\, Chicago has toured every year since forming in 1967—never missing a year. In 2025\, they mark their 58th consecutive year on the road. Original members Robert Lamm\, Lee Loughnane\, and James Pankow continue to anchor a dynamic lineup that brings the band’s iconic horn section and beloved catalog to stages worldwide. \nRecent releases—including expanded anniversary editions\, archival live recordings\, holiday collections\, and new studio work—demonstrate a band that continues to celebrate its history while staying active and engaged. \nFrom arena anthems to intimate ballads\, Chicago’s concerts are more than performances—they’re celebrations of a catalog that has become woven into the fabric of American music. Nearly six decades in\, Chicago remains a true ambassador for its hometown and a living testament to longevity\, musicianship\, and timeless songwriting.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/chicago/
LOCATION:Del Mar Fairgrounds\, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.\, Del Mar\, CA
CATEGORIES:SD Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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SUMMARY:Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
DESCRIPTION:On View \n\nApril 18 to August 9 \n\nThis landmark exhibition will include more than 130 works of art\, including the debut of a new large-scale piece by Mickalene Thomas from the personal collection of musical and cultural icons Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean) and Alicia Keys. \nOrganized by the Brooklyn Museum in 2024\, Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys will feature 37 Black American and diasporic artists from Africa\, Europe\, the United States\, and the Caribbean whose monumental works tower in both scale\, conceptual depth and technical skill. The Deans have fostered meaningful relationships with the wide array of artists included in the exhibition and the mission of Giants is a testament to their philosophy: “By the artists\, for the artists\, with the people.” The exhibition’s run at MCASD is the inaugural display of the collection on the West Coast. \nGiants features paintings\, photographs\, sculptures and installations by nearly 40 Black diasporic artists which include: Nina Chanel Abney\, Derrick Adams\, Radcliffe Bailey\, Ernie Barnes\, Jean-Michel Basquiat\, Jarvis Boyland\, Kwame Brathwaite\, Jordan Casteel\, Nick Cave\, Hassan Hajjaj\, Barkley L. Hendricks\, Arthur Jafa\, Titus Kaphar\, Jerome Lagarrigue\, Deana Lawson\, Esther Mahlangu\, Meleko Mokgosi\, Odili Donald Odita\, Toyin Ojih Odutola\, Zohra Opoku\, Frida Orupabo\, Gordon Parks\, Ebony G. Patterson\, Deborah Roberts\, Tschabalala Self\, Jamel Shabazz\, Amy Sherald\, Malick Sidibé\, Lorna Simpson\, Sanlé Sory\, Vaughn Spann\, Henry Taylor\, Hank Willis Thomas\, Mickalene Thomas\, Kehinde Wiley\, Qualeasha Wood\, Kennedy Yanko and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOfficial Exhibition Playlist\n\nThe official playlist for Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys\, curated by Swizz Beatz for MCASD. \n\nHours & Admission \n\n\n\nMonday—Wednesday: Closed \nThursday—Saturday: 11AM—7PM \nSunday: 11AM—5PM
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/giants-art-from-the-dean-collection-of-swizz-beatz-and-alicia-keys/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego\, 700 Prospect St.\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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SUMMARY:San Diego County Fair
DESCRIPTION:The San Diego County Fair is the greatest story our community has ever told. It’s a tale of food\, fun\, friends\, family\, laughter\, tradition\, music\, amazement\, and pure\, unbridled joy. The Fair — the largest and longest-running community event in San Diego County — makes its triumphant return from Wednesday\, June 10\, through Sunday\, July 5\, 2026 (closed Mondays and Tuesdays.) You won’t want to miss your chance to live out your “happily ever after” at the 2026 SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIR.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/san-diego-county-fair/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:Del Mar Fairgrounds\, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.\, Del Mar\, CA
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T223000
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SUMMARY:HELL’S KITCHEN
DESCRIPTION:Ali is a 17-year-old girl full of fire–searching for freedom\, passion and her place in the world. \nHow she finds them is a New York City coming-of-age story you’ve never felt before–HELL’S KITCHEN\, a new musical from 16-time Grammy® Award winner Alicia Keys\, whose new songs and greatest hits about growing up in NY inspire a story made for Broadway. \nRebellious and stifled by an overprotective single mother\, Ali is lost until she meets her mentor: a neighbor who opens her heart and mind to the power of the piano. Set to the rhythm of the 90s\, HELL’S KITCHEN is a love story between a mother and daughter. It’s about finding yourself\, your purpose\, and the community that lifts you. Come remember where dreams begin. \nHailed as a New York Times Critic’s Pick that is\, “thrilling from beginning to end–a rare must-see!” HELL’S KITCHEN is directed by four-time Tony Award nominee Michael Greif\, with choreography by four-time Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown\, a book by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz\, and the music of Alicia Keys.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/hells-kitchen-2/2026-06-09/
LOCATION:Hollywood Pantages Theatre\, 6233 Hollywood Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90028
CATEGORIES:LA Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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SUMMARY:Paul Simon — A Quiet Celebration Tour
DESCRIPTION:Paul Simon announced a 2026 summer tour across the US and Canada\, extending his widely praised A Quiet Celebration Tour following last year’s critically acclaimed run. \n  \nInspired by the warmth of audience response and the intimate spirit of the performances\, Simon will bring the show to some of North America’s most iconic outdoor venues. \n  \nThe concert is presented in two parts. The first half features a full performance of Seven Psalms\, Simon’s 33-minute continuous composition hailed by Variety as “quietly stunning… unlike any other Simon album\,” and praised by Rock Cellar as “a stunning achievement from an artist with a career full of them.” \n  \nAfter a brief intermission\, Simon returns to the stage for a career-spanning set that blends beloved classics with deep cuts\, highlighting the remarkable breadth of his catalog. \n  \nThe touring band includes: Edie Brickell (vocals)\, Mark Stewart (guitar)\, Bakithi Kumalo (bass)\, Andy Snitzer (saxophone)\, Jamey Haddad (percussion)\, Mick Rossi (piano\, keys)\, Gyan Riley (guitar)\, Matt Chamberlin (drums)\, Nancy Stagnitta (flute)\, Caleb Burhans (viola)\, and Eugene Friesen (cello).
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/paul-simon-a-quiet-celebration-tour-2/
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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SUMMARY:Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
DESCRIPTION:On View \n\nApril 18 to August 9 \n\nThis landmark exhibition will include more than 130 works of art\, including the debut of a new large-scale piece by Mickalene Thomas from the personal collection of musical and cultural icons Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean) and Alicia Keys. \nOrganized by the Brooklyn Museum in 2024\, Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys will feature 37 Black American and diasporic artists from Africa\, Europe\, the United States\, and the Caribbean whose monumental works tower in both scale\, conceptual depth and technical skill. The Deans have fostered meaningful relationships with the wide array of artists included in the exhibition and the mission of Giants is a testament to their philosophy: “By the artists\, for the artists\, with the people.” The exhibition’s run at MCASD is the inaugural display of the collection on the West Coast. \nGiants features paintings\, photographs\, sculptures and installations by nearly 40 Black diasporic artists which include: Nina Chanel Abney\, Derrick Adams\, Radcliffe Bailey\, Ernie Barnes\, Jean-Michel Basquiat\, Jarvis Boyland\, Kwame Brathwaite\, Jordan Casteel\, Nick Cave\, Hassan Hajjaj\, Barkley L. Hendricks\, Arthur Jafa\, Titus Kaphar\, Jerome Lagarrigue\, Deana Lawson\, Esther Mahlangu\, Meleko Mokgosi\, Odili Donald Odita\, Toyin Ojih Odutola\, Zohra Opoku\, Frida Orupabo\, Gordon Parks\, Ebony G. Patterson\, Deborah Roberts\, Tschabalala Self\, Jamel Shabazz\, Amy Sherald\, Malick Sidibé\, Lorna Simpson\, Sanlé Sory\, Vaughn Spann\, Henry Taylor\, Hank Willis Thomas\, Mickalene Thomas\, Kehinde Wiley\, Qualeasha Wood\, Kennedy Yanko and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOfficial Exhibition Playlist\n\nThe official playlist for Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys\, curated by Swizz Beatz for MCASD. \n\nHours & Admission \n\n\n\nMonday—Wednesday: Closed \nThursday—Saturday: 11AM—7PM \nSunday: 11AM—5PM
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/giants-art-from-the-dean-collection-of-swizz-beatz-and-alicia-keys/2026-06-09/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego\, 700 Prospect St.\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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SUMMARY:Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
DESCRIPTION:On View \n\nApril 18 to August 9 \n\nThis landmark exhibition will include more than 130 works of art\, including the debut of a new large-scale piece by Mickalene Thomas from the personal collection of musical and cultural icons Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean) and Alicia Keys. \nOrganized by the Brooklyn Museum in 2024\, Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys will feature 37 Black American and diasporic artists from Africa\, Europe\, the United States\, and the Caribbean whose monumental works tower in both scale\, conceptual depth and technical skill. The Deans have fostered meaningful relationships with the wide array of artists included in the exhibition and the mission of Giants is a testament to their philosophy: “By the artists\, for the artists\, with the people.” The exhibition’s run at MCASD is the inaugural display of the collection on the West Coast. \nGiants features paintings\, photographs\, sculptures and installations by nearly 40 Black diasporic artists which include: Nina Chanel Abney\, Derrick Adams\, Radcliffe Bailey\, Ernie Barnes\, Jean-Michel Basquiat\, Jarvis Boyland\, Kwame Brathwaite\, Jordan Casteel\, Nick Cave\, Hassan Hajjaj\, Barkley L. Hendricks\, Arthur Jafa\, Titus Kaphar\, Jerome Lagarrigue\, Deana Lawson\, Esther Mahlangu\, Meleko Mokgosi\, Odili Donald Odita\, Toyin Ojih Odutola\, Zohra Opoku\, Frida Orupabo\, Gordon Parks\, Ebony G. Patterson\, Deborah Roberts\, Tschabalala Self\, Jamel Shabazz\, Amy Sherald\, Malick Sidibé\, Lorna Simpson\, Sanlé Sory\, Vaughn Spann\, Henry Taylor\, Hank Willis Thomas\, Mickalene Thomas\, Kehinde Wiley\, Qualeasha Wood\, Kennedy Yanko and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOfficial Exhibition Playlist\n\nThe official playlist for Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys\, curated by Swizz Beatz for MCASD. \n\nHours & Admission \n\n\n\nMonday—Wednesday: Closed \nThursday—Saturday: 11AM—7PM \nSunday: 11AM—5PM
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/giants-art-from-the-dean-collection-of-swizz-beatz-and-alicia-keys/2026-06-08/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego\, 700 Prospect St.\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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SUMMARY:Paul Simon — A Quiet Celebration Tour
DESCRIPTION:Paul Simon announced a 2026 summer tour across the US and Canada\, extending his widely praised A Quiet Celebration Tour following last year’s critically acclaimed run. \nInspired by the warmth of audience response and the intimate spirit of the performances\, Simon will bring the show to some of North America’s most iconic outdoor venues. \nThe concert is presented in two parts. The first half features a full performance of Seven Psalms\, Simon’s 33-minute continuous composition hailed by Variety as “quietly stunning… unlike any other Simon album\,” and praised by Rock Cellar as “a stunning achievement from an artist with a career full of them.” \nAfter a brief intermission\, Simon returns to the stage for a career-spanning set that blends beloved classics with deep cuts\, highlighting the remarkable breadth of his catalog. \nThe touring band includes: Edie Brickell (vocals)\, Mark Stewart (guitar)\, Bakithi Kumalo (bass)\, Andy Snitzer (saxophone)\, Jamey Haddad (percussion)\, Mick Rossi (piano\, keys)\, Gyan Riley (guitar)\, Matt Chamberlin (drums)\, Nancy Stagnitta (flute)\, Caleb Burhans (viola)\, and Eugene Friesen (cello).
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/paul-simon-a-quiet-celebration-tour/
LOCATION:Hollywood Bowl\, 2301 N Highland Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90068
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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SUMMARY:HELL’S KITCHEN
DESCRIPTION:Ali is a 17-year-old girl full of fire–searching for freedom\, passion and her place in the world. \nHow she finds them is a New York City coming-of-age story you’ve never felt before–HELL’S KITCHEN\, a new musical from 16-time Grammy® Award winner Alicia Keys\, whose new songs and greatest hits about growing up in NY inspire a story made for Broadway. \nRebellious and stifled by an overprotective single mother\, Ali is lost until she meets her mentor: a neighbor who opens her heart and mind to the power of the piano. Set to the rhythm of the 90s\, HELL’S KITCHEN is a love story between a mother and daughter. It’s about finding yourself\, your purpose\, and the community that lifts you. Come remember where dreams begin. \nHailed as a New York Times Critic’s Pick that is\, “thrilling from beginning to end–a rare must-see!” HELL’S KITCHEN is directed by four-time Tony Award nominee Michael Greif\, with choreography by four-time Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown\, a book by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz\, and the music of Alicia Keys.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/hells-kitchen/2026-06-07/
LOCATION:Hollywood Pantages Theatre\, 6233 Hollywood Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90028
CATEGORIES:LA Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T140000
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SUMMARY:Free First Sundays for Art for All
DESCRIPTION:Join OMA’s Free First Sundays for Art for All! Each month\, OMA welcomes friends and neighbors on Free First Sundays to join in Art for All\, our fun hands-on art-making experience led by artists and cultural partners from our community. \nFor this special Art for All\, we’re thrilled to welcome the MiraCosta College Print Club in conjunction with the Matrix Multiplied exhibition. Participants can create simple silk screen prints on tote bags and cardstock (all materials provided)\, exploring repetition\, layering\, and the fundamentals of printmaking alongside emerging artists. \nWhether you’re new to art or have your own creative flow\, Art for All is the time to let your imagination soar. Visit our current exhibitions to spark your creativity! Explore different art-making materials through creative projects at each session while learning from local and regional artists. Check back each month to see what we’re up to next! \nThese informal drop-in workshops are open to all ages. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. All materials are provided free of charge\, while supplies last. All levels welcome! \nTicket Prices: \nFree
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/free-first-sundays-for-art-for-all/2026-06-07/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T190000
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SUMMARY:Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
DESCRIPTION:On View \n\nApril 18 to August 9 \n\nThis landmark exhibition will include more than 130 works of art\, including the debut of a new large-scale piece by Mickalene Thomas from the personal collection of musical and cultural icons Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean) and Alicia Keys. \nOrganized by the Brooklyn Museum in 2024\, Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys will feature 37 Black American and diasporic artists from Africa\, Europe\, the United States\, and the Caribbean whose monumental works tower in both scale\, conceptual depth and technical skill. The Deans have fostered meaningful relationships with the wide array of artists included in the exhibition and the mission of Giants is a testament to their philosophy: “By the artists\, for the artists\, with the people.” The exhibition’s run at MCASD is the inaugural display of the collection on the West Coast. \nGiants features paintings\, photographs\, sculptures and installations by nearly 40 Black diasporic artists which include: Nina Chanel Abney\, Derrick Adams\, Radcliffe Bailey\, Ernie Barnes\, Jean-Michel Basquiat\, Jarvis Boyland\, Kwame Brathwaite\, Jordan Casteel\, Nick Cave\, Hassan Hajjaj\, Barkley L. Hendricks\, Arthur Jafa\, Titus Kaphar\, Jerome Lagarrigue\, Deana Lawson\, Esther Mahlangu\, Meleko Mokgosi\, Odili Donald Odita\, Toyin Ojih Odutola\, Zohra Opoku\, Frida Orupabo\, Gordon Parks\, Ebony G. Patterson\, Deborah Roberts\, Tschabalala Self\, Jamel Shabazz\, Amy Sherald\, Malick Sidibé\, Lorna Simpson\, Sanlé Sory\, Vaughn Spann\, Henry Taylor\, Hank Willis Thomas\, Mickalene Thomas\, Kehinde Wiley\, Qualeasha Wood\, Kennedy Yanko and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOfficial Exhibition Playlist\n\nThe official playlist for Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys\, curated by Swizz Beatz for MCASD. \n\nHours & Admission \n\n\n\nMonday—Wednesday: Closed \nThursday—Saturday: 11AM—7PM \nSunday: 11AM—5PM
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/giants-art-from-the-dean-collection-of-swizz-beatz-and-alicia-keys/2026-06-07/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego\, 700 Prospect St.\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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SUMMARY:USA Surfing Championships and Team Trials
DESCRIPTION:The USA Surfing Championships brings the best surfers and stand-up paddlers from across the country for competition and includes longboard\, SUP and adaptive divisions. USA Surfing is the USOPC-recognized National Governing Body for the sport of surfing in the USA. USA Surfing is responsible for holding the USA Surfing Championships each year and selecting\, training and fielding Olympic and Intl. USA Surf Teams. \nCome see why USA Surfing has chosen Oceanside as their official training ground.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/usa-surfing-championships-and-team-trials/2026-06-07/
LOCATION:Oceanside Harbor Beach\, 1200 N Pacific Street\, Oceanside\, CA\, 92054
CATEGORIES:SD Sports Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Sports Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTSTAMP:20260430T231940Z
CREATED:20260430T231940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T231940Z
UID:10001833-1780790400-1780876799@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:Newport Beach TV Fest
DESCRIPTION:The Newport Beach TV Fest extends the mission of the Newport Beach Film Festival by celebrating excellence in television and streaming content from around the globe. Dedicated to showcasing both established and emerging voices in the episodic storytelling space\, NBTV Fest brings to Orange County a curated selection of thought-provoking\, innovative\, and culturally relevant television. With a commitment to creative discovery and industry connection\, the Festival serves as a platform for meaningful dialogue between creators\, audiences\, and the greater entertainment community. \nClick the link for tickets!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/newport-beach-tv-fest-2/2026-06-07/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T014547Z
CREATED:20260606T014547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T014547Z
UID:10001933-1780758000-1780774200@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:Valley Center Music and Auto Festival
DESCRIPTION:Event: Valley Center Music & Auto Festival \nDate: Saturday\, June 6\, 2026 \nTime: 3:00pm – 7:30pm \nLocation: Bates Nut Farm \nAddress: 15954 Woods Valley Road\, Valley Center\, CA \nPhone: 760-749-3333 \nDescription: It’s back with a fresh new name! Join us for the Valley Center Music and Auto Festival presented by Music Boosters Valley Center / Pauma — their biggest fundraiser of the year. Thanks to all the amazing sponsors for helping make this exciting community event possible! \nEnjoy a fun-filled day featuring a car show\, live music\, beer garden\, kids zone\, and fresh grilled food. Bring your friends and family and come spend the day with us! \nParking is $10. \nFor more information\, please contact Veronica Hernandez at: (760) 715-0890
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/valley-center-music-and-auto-festival/
LOCATION:Bates Nut Farm\, 15954 Woods Valley Road\, Valley Center\, CA
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SD Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Music Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T190000
DTSTAMP:20260714T022412Z
CREATED:20260426T020119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T022412Z
UID:10001756-1780743600-1780772400@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
DESCRIPTION:On View \n\nApril 18 to August 9 \n\nThis landmark exhibition will include more than 130 works of art\, including the debut of a new large-scale piece by Mickalene Thomas from the personal collection of musical and cultural icons Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean) and Alicia Keys. \nOrganized by the Brooklyn Museum in 2024\, Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys will feature 37 Black American and diasporic artists from Africa\, Europe\, the United States\, and the Caribbean whose monumental works tower in both scale\, conceptual depth and technical skill. The Deans have fostered meaningful relationships with the wide array of artists included in the exhibition and the mission of Giants is a testament to their philosophy: “By the artists\, for the artists\, with the people.” The exhibition’s run at MCASD is the inaugural display of the collection on the West Coast. \nGiants features paintings\, photographs\, sculptures and installations by nearly 40 Black diasporic artists which include: Nina Chanel Abney\, Derrick Adams\, Radcliffe Bailey\, Ernie Barnes\, Jean-Michel Basquiat\, Jarvis Boyland\, Kwame Brathwaite\, Jordan Casteel\, Nick Cave\, Hassan Hajjaj\, Barkley L. Hendricks\, Arthur Jafa\, Titus Kaphar\, Jerome Lagarrigue\, Deana Lawson\, Esther Mahlangu\, Meleko Mokgosi\, Odili Donald Odita\, Toyin Ojih Odutola\, Zohra Opoku\, Frida Orupabo\, Gordon Parks\, Ebony G. Patterson\, Deborah Roberts\, Tschabalala Self\, Jamel Shabazz\, Amy Sherald\, Malick Sidibé\, Lorna Simpson\, Sanlé Sory\, Vaughn Spann\, Henry Taylor\, Hank Willis Thomas\, Mickalene Thomas\, Kehinde Wiley\, Qualeasha Wood\, Kennedy Yanko and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOfficial Exhibition Playlist\n\nThe official playlist for Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys\, curated by Swizz Beatz for MCASD. \n\nHours & Admission \n\n\n\nMonday—Wednesday: Closed \nThursday—Saturday: 11AM—7PM \nSunday: 11AM—5PM
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/giants-art-from-the-dean-collection-of-swizz-beatz-and-alicia-keys/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego\, 700 Prospect St.\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T154014Z
CREATED:20260605T154014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T154014Z
UID:10001931-1780743600-1780765200@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:Sage Country Herbal Festival
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a community gathering. Come mingle with herbal crafters\,  educators\, medicine makers\, artists & musicians. \nSpend the afternoon attending herbal lectures\, doing some yoga\, taking a sound bath & making herbal crafts. \nYou can stroll along our herbal marketplace\, find hand made soaps\, crafts\, herbal medicine & fine jewelry from local artists \n& crafts people. Sample some local cuisine made fresh on site. We will also have a raffle with some very nice prizes as well! \nRegistration is required for this free event. \n 
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/sage-country-herbal-festival/
LOCATION:Sage Country Herbs\, 29445 Pamoosa Lane\, Valley Center\, CA\, 92082
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607
DTSTAMP:20260606T015502Z
CREATED:20260606T015502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T015502Z
UID:10001934-1780704000-1780790399@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:USA Surfing Championships and Team Trials
DESCRIPTION:The USA Surfing Championships brings the best surfers and stand-up paddlers from across the country for competition and includes longboard\, SUP and adaptive divisions. USA Surfing is the USOPC-recognized National Governing Body for the sport of surfing in the USA. USA Surfing is responsible for holding the USA Surfing Championships each year and selecting\, training and fielding Olympic and Intl. USA Surf Teams. \nCome see why USA Surfing has chosen Oceanside as their official training ground.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/usa-surfing-championships-and-team-trials/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:Oceanside Harbor Beach\, 1200 N Pacific Street\, Oceanside\, CA\, 92054
CATEGORIES:SD Sports Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Sports Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607
DTSTAMP:20260430T231940Z
CREATED:20260430T231940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T231940Z
UID:10001832-1780704000-1780790399@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:Newport Beach TV Fest
DESCRIPTION:The Newport Beach TV Fest extends the mission of the Newport Beach Film Festival by celebrating excellence in television and streaming content from around the globe. Dedicated to showcasing both established and emerging voices in the episodic storytelling space\, NBTV Fest brings to Orange County a curated selection of thought-provoking\, innovative\, and culturally relevant television. With a commitment to creative discovery and industry connection\, the Festival serves as a platform for meaningful dialogue between creators\, audiences\, and the greater entertainment community. \nClick the link for tickets!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/newport-beach-tv-fest-2/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T230000
DTSTAMP:20260528T170120Z
CREATED:20260528T170120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T170120Z
UID:10001906-1780689600-1780700400@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:HELL’S KITCHEN
DESCRIPTION:Ali is a 17-year-old girl full of fire–searching for freedom\, passion and her place in the world. \nHow she finds them is a New York City coming-of-age story you’ve never felt before–HELL’S KITCHEN\, a new musical from 16-time Grammy® Award winner Alicia Keys\, whose new songs and greatest hits about growing up in NY inspire a story made for Broadway. \nRebellious and stifled by an overprotective single mother\, Ali is lost until she meets her mentor: a neighbor who opens her heart and mind to the power of the piano. Set to the rhythm of the 90s\, HELL’S KITCHEN is a love story between a mother and daughter. It’s about finding yourself\, your purpose\, and the community that lifts you. Come remember where dreams begin. \nHailed as a New York Times Critic’s Pick that is\, “thrilling from beginning to end–a rare must-see!” HELL’S KITCHEN is directed by four-time Tony Award nominee Michael Greif\, with choreography by four-time Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown\, a book by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz\, and the music of Alicia Keys.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/hells-kitchen/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:Hollywood Pantages Theatre\, 6233 Hollywood Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90028
CATEGORIES:LA Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T203000
DTSTAMP:20260718T180843Z
CREATED:20260718T180843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T180843Z
UID:10002069-1780682400-1780691400@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:OC Parks Sunset Cinema
DESCRIPTION:OC Parks Sunset Cinema film series showcases a mix of recent hits and classic favorites at some of Orange County’s premiere parks. Enjoy 12 free movie screenings Friday nights\, beginning June 5 through Aug. 28\, at Carbon Canyon Regional Park\, Craig Regional Park\, Mason Regional Park\, Yorba Regional Park\, Laguna Niguel Regional Park\, Irvine Regional Park and Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach. Guests of all ages are encouraged to arrive early for lively pre show entertainment\, including character meet and greets\, DJ led games\, themed photo opportunities and more. Cinema events begin at 6 p.m. with films beginning after sundown. \nFriday movie nights kick off June 5 and include Lilo & Stitch (2025)\, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)\, Freakier Friday (2025)\, Monsters\, Inc. (2001)\, How to Train Your Dragon (2025)\, Elio (2025)\, Twilight (2008)\, The Wild Robot (2024)\, 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)\, Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)\, Jumanji (1995) and Top Gun (1986).
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/oc-parks-sunset-cinema/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:Multiple venues (see link)
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,OC Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T190000
DTSTAMP:20260714T022412Z
CREATED:20260426T020119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T022412Z
UID:10001755-1780657200-1780686000@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
DESCRIPTION:On View \n\nApril 18 to August 9 \n\nThis landmark exhibition will include more than 130 works of art\, including the debut of a new large-scale piece by Mickalene Thomas from the personal collection of musical and cultural icons Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean) and Alicia Keys. \nOrganized by the Brooklyn Museum in 2024\, Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys will feature 37 Black American and diasporic artists from Africa\, Europe\, the United States\, and the Caribbean whose monumental works tower in both scale\, conceptual depth and technical skill. The Deans have fostered meaningful relationships with the wide array of artists included in the exhibition and the mission of Giants is a testament to their philosophy: “By the artists\, for the artists\, with the people.” The exhibition’s run at MCASD is the inaugural display of the collection on the West Coast. \nGiants features paintings\, photographs\, sculptures and installations by nearly 40 Black diasporic artists which include: Nina Chanel Abney\, Derrick Adams\, Radcliffe Bailey\, Ernie Barnes\, Jean-Michel Basquiat\, Jarvis Boyland\, Kwame Brathwaite\, Jordan Casteel\, Nick Cave\, Hassan Hajjaj\, Barkley L. Hendricks\, Arthur Jafa\, Titus Kaphar\, Jerome Lagarrigue\, Deana Lawson\, Esther Mahlangu\, Meleko Mokgosi\, Odili Donald Odita\, Toyin Ojih Odutola\, Zohra Opoku\, Frida Orupabo\, Gordon Parks\, Ebony G. Patterson\, Deborah Roberts\, Tschabalala Self\, Jamel Shabazz\, Amy Sherald\, Malick Sidibé\, Lorna Simpson\, Sanlé Sory\, Vaughn Spann\, Henry Taylor\, Hank Willis Thomas\, Mickalene Thomas\, Kehinde Wiley\, Qualeasha Wood\, Kennedy Yanko and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOfficial Exhibition Playlist\n\nThe official playlist for Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys\, curated by Swizz Beatz for MCASD. \n\nHours & Admission \n\n\n\nMonday—Wednesday: Closed \nThursday—Saturday: 11AM—7PM \nSunday: 11AM—5PM
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/giants-art-from-the-dean-collection-of-swizz-beatz-and-alicia-keys/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego\, 700 Prospect St.\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTSTAMP:20260430T231940Z
CREATED:20260430T231940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T231940Z
UID:10001831-1780617600-1780703999@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:Newport Beach TV Fest
DESCRIPTION:The Newport Beach TV Fest extends the mission of the Newport Beach Film Festival by celebrating excellence in television and streaming content from around the globe. Dedicated to showcasing both established and emerging voices in the episodic storytelling space\, NBTV Fest brings to Orange County a curated selection of thought-provoking\, innovative\, and culturally relevant television. With a commitment to creative discovery and industry connection\, the Festival serves as a platform for meaningful dialogue between creators\, audiences\, and the greater entertainment community. \nClick the link for tickets!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/newport-beach-tv-fest-2/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://socalspotlight.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/NBTVLogo1-e1777591151384.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T223000
DTSTAMP:20260528T170120Z
CREATED:20260528T170120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T170120Z
UID:10001905-1780601400-1780612200@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:HELL’S KITCHEN
DESCRIPTION:Ali is a 17-year-old girl full of fire–searching for freedom\, passion and her place in the world. \nHow she finds them is a New York City coming-of-age story you’ve never felt before–HELL’S KITCHEN\, a new musical from 16-time Grammy® Award winner Alicia Keys\, whose new songs and greatest hits about growing up in NY inspire a story made for Broadway. \nRebellious and stifled by an overprotective single mother\, Ali is lost until she meets her mentor: a neighbor who opens her heart and mind to the power of the piano. Set to the rhythm of the 90s\, HELL’S KITCHEN is a love story between a mother and daughter. It’s about finding yourself\, your purpose\, and the community that lifts you. Come remember where dreams begin. \nHailed as a New York Times Critic’s Pick that is\, “thrilling from beginning to end–a rare must-see!” HELL’S KITCHEN is directed by four-time Tony Award nominee Michael Greif\, with choreography by four-time Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown\, a book by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz\, and the music of Alicia Keys.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/hells-kitchen/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:Hollywood Pantages Theatre\, 6233 Hollywood Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90028
CATEGORIES:LA Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T190000
DTSTAMP:20260714T022412Z
CREATED:20260426T020119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T022412Z
UID:10001754-1780570800-1780599600@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
DESCRIPTION:On View \n\nApril 18 to August 9 \n\nThis landmark exhibition will include more than 130 works of art\, including the debut of a new large-scale piece by Mickalene Thomas from the personal collection of musical and cultural icons Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean) and Alicia Keys. \nOrganized by the Brooklyn Museum in 2024\, Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys will feature 37 Black American and diasporic artists from Africa\, Europe\, the United States\, and the Caribbean whose monumental works tower in both scale\, conceptual depth and technical skill. The Deans have fostered meaningful relationships with the wide array of artists included in the exhibition and the mission of Giants is a testament to their philosophy: “By the artists\, for the artists\, with the people.” The exhibition’s run at MCASD is the inaugural display of the collection on the West Coast. \nGiants features paintings\, photographs\, sculptures and installations by nearly 40 Black diasporic artists which include: Nina Chanel Abney\, Derrick Adams\, Radcliffe Bailey\, Ernie Barnes\, Jean-Michel Basquiat\, Jarvis Boyland\, Kwame Brathwaite\, Jordan Casteel\, Nick Cave\, Hassan Hajjaj\, Barkley L. Hendricks\, Arthur Jafa\, Titus Kaphar\, Jerome Lagarrigue\, Deana Lawson\, Esther Mahlangu\, Meleko Mokgosi\, Odili Donald Odita\, Toyin Ojih Odutola\, Zohra Opoku\, Frida Orupabo\, Gordon Parks\, Ebony G. Patterson\, Deborah Roberts\, Tschabalala Self\, Jamel Shabazz\, Amy Sherald\, Malick Sidibé\, Lorna Simpson\, Sanlé Sory\, Vaughn Spann\, Henry Taylor\, Hank Willis Thomas\, Mickalene Thomas\, Kehinde Wiley\, Qualeasha Wood\, Kennedy Yanko and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOfficial Exhibition Playlist\n\nThe official playlist for Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys\, curated by Swizz Beatz for MCASD. \n\nHours & Admission \n\n\n\nMonday—Wednesday: Closed \nThursday—Saturday: 11AM—7PM \nSunday: 11AM—5PM
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/giants-art-from-the-dean-collection-of-swizz-beatz-and-alicia-keys/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego\, 700 Prospect St.\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTSTAMP:20260430T231940Z
CREATED:20260430T231940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T231940Z
UID:10001830-1780531200-1780617599@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:Newport Beach TV Fest
DESCRIPTION:The Newport Beach TV Fest extends the mission of the Newport Beach Film Festival by celebrating excellence in television and streaming content from around the globe. Dedicated to showcasing both established and emerging voices in the episodic storytelling space\, NBTV Fest brings to Orange County a curated selection of thought-provoking\, innovative\, and culturally relevant television. With a commitment to creative discovery and industry connection\, the Festival serves as a platform for meaningful dialogue between creators\, audiences\, and the greater entertainment community. \nClick the link for tickets!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/newport-beach-tv-fest-2/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T223000
DTSTAMP:20260528T170120Z
CREATED:20260528T170120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T170120Z
UID:10001904-1780515000-1780525800@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:HELL’S KITCHEN
DESCRIPTION:Ali is a 17-year-old girl full of fire–searching for freedom\, passion and her place in the world. \nHow she finds them is a New York City coming-of-age story you’ve never felt before–HELL’S KITCHEN\, a new musical from 16-time Grammy® Award winner Alicia Keys\, whose new songs and greatest hits about growing up in NY inspire a story made for Broadway. \nRebellious and stifled by an overprotective single mother\, Ali is lost until she meets her mentor: a neighbor who opens her heart and mind to the power of the piano. Set to the rhythm of the 90s\, HELL’S KITCHEN is a love story between a mother and daughter. It’s about finding yourself\, your purpose\, and the community that lifts you. Come remember where dreams begin. \nHailed as a New York Times Critic’s Pick that is\, “thrilling from beginning to end–a rare must-see!” HELL’S KITCHEN is directed by four-time Tony Award nominee Michael Greif\, with choreography by four-time Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown\, a book by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz\, and the music of Alicia Keys.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/hells-kitchen/2026-06-03/
LOCATION:Hollywood Pantages Theatre\, 6233 Hollywood Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90028
CATEGORIES:LA Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T190000
DTSTAMP:20260714T022412Z
CREATED:20260426T020119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T022412Z
UID:10001753-1780484400-1780513200@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
DESCRIPTION:On View \n\nApril 18 to August 9 \n\nThis landmark exhibition will include more than 130 works of art\, including the debut of a new large-scale piece by Mickalene Thomas from the personal collection of musical and cultural icons Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean) and Alicia Keys. \nOrganized by the Brooklyn Museum in 2024\, Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys will feature 37 Black American and diasporic artists from Africa\, Europe\, the United States\, and the Caribbean whose monumental works tower in both scale\, conceptual depth and technical skill. The Deans have fostered meaningful relationships with the wide array of artists included in the exhibition and the mission of Giants is a testament to their philosophy: “By the artists\, for the artists\, with the people.” The exhibition’s run at MCASD is the inaugural display of the collection on the West Coast. \nGiants features paintings\, photographs\, sculptures and installations by nearly 40 Black diasporic artists which include: Nina Chanel Abney\, Derrick Adams\, Radcliffe Bailey\, Ernie Barnes\, Jean-Michel Basquiat\, Jarvis Boyland\, Kwame Brathwaite\, Jordan Casteel\, Nick Cave\, Hassan Hajjaj\, Barkley L. Hendricks\, Arthur Jafa\, Titus Kaphar\, Jerome Lagarrigue\, Deana Lawson\, Esther Mahlangu\, Meleko Mokgosi\, Odili Donald Odita\, Toyin Ojih Odutola\, Zohra Opoku\, Frida Orupabo\, Gordon Parks\, Ebony G. Patterson\, Deborah Roberts\, Tschabalala Self\, Jamel Shabazz\, Amy Sherald\, Malick Sidibé\, Lorna Simpson\, Sanlé Sory\, Vaughn Spann\, Henry Taylor\, Hank Willis Thomas\, Mickalene Thomas\, Kehinde Wiley\, Qualeasha Wood\, Kennedy Yanko and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOfficial Exhibition Playlist\n\nThe official playlist for Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys\, curated by Swizz Beatz for MCASD. \n\nHours & Admission \n\n\n\nMonday—Wednesday: Closed \nThursday—Saturday: 11AM—7PM \nSunday: 11AM—5PM
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/giants-art-from-the-dean-collection-of-swizz-beatz-and-alicia-keys/2026-06-03/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego\, 700 Prospect St.\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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SUMMARY:HELL’S KITCHEN
DESCRIPTION:Ali is a 17-year-old girl full of fire–searching for freedom\, passion and her place in the world. \nHow she finds them is a New York City coming-of-age story you’ve never felt before–HELL’S KITCHEN\, a new musical from 16-time Grammy® Award winner Alicia Keys\, whose new songs and greatest hits about growing up in NY inspire a story made for Broadway. \nRebellious and stifled by an overprotective single mother\, Ali is lost until she meets her mentor: a neighbor who opens her heart and mind to the power of the piano. Set to the rhythm of the 90s\, HELL’S KITCHEN is a love story between a mother and daughter. It’s about finding yourself\, your purpose\, and the community that lifts you. Come remember where dreams begin. \nHailed as a New York Times Critic’s Pick that is\, “thrilling from beginning to end–a rare must-see!” HELL’S KITCHEN is directed by four-time Tony Award nominee Michael Greif\, with choreography by four-time Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown\, a book by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz\, and the music of Alicia Keys.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/hells-kitchen/2026-06-02/
LOCATION:Hollywood Pantages Theatre\, 6233 Hollywood Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90028
CATEGORIES:LA Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260602T110000
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SUMMARY:Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
DESCRIPTION:On View \n\nApril 18 to August 9 \n\nThis landmark exhibition will include more than 130 works of art\, including the debut of a new large-scale piece by Mickalene Thomas from the personal collection of musical and cultural icons Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean) and Alicia Keys. \nOrganized by the Brooklyn Museum in 2024\, Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys will feature 37 Black American and diasporic artists from Africa\, Europe\, the United States\, and the Caribbean whose monumental works tower in both scale\, conceptual depth and technical skill. The Deans have fostered meaningful relationships with the wide array of artists included in the exhibition and the mission of Giants is a testament to their philosophy: “By the artists\, for the artists\, with the people.” The exhibition’s run at MCASD is the inaugural display of the collection on the West Coast. \nGiants features paintings\, photographs\, sculptures and installations by nearly 40 Black diasporic artists which include: Nina Chanel Abney\, Derrick Adams\, Radcliffe Bailey\, Ernie Barnes\, Jean-Michel Basquiat\, Jarvis Boyland\, Kwame Brathwaite\, Jordan Casteel\, Nick Cave\, Hassan Hajjaj\, Barkley L. Hendricks\, Arthur Jafa\, Titus Kaphar\, Jerome Lagarrigue\, Deana Lawson\, Esther Mahlangu\, Meleko Mokgosi\, Odili Donald Odita\, Toyin Ojih Odutola\, Zohra Opoku\, Frida Orupabo\, Gordon Parks\, Ebony G. Patterson\, Deborah Roberts\, Tschabalala Self\, Jamel Shabazz\, Amy Sherald\, Malick Sidibé\, Lorna Simpson\, Sanlé Sory\, Vaughn Spann\, Henry Taylor\, Hank Willis Thomas\, Mickalene Thomas\, Kehinde Wiley\, Qualeasha Wood\, Kennedy Yanko and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOfficial Exhibition Playlist\n\nThe official playlist for Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys\, curated by Swizz Beatz for MCASD. \n\nHours & Admission \n\n\n\nMonday—Wednesday: Closed \nThursday—Saturday: 11AM—7PM \nSunday: 11AM—5PM
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/giants-art-from-the-dean-collection-of-swizz-beatz-and-alicia-keys/2026-06-02/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego\, 700 Prospect St.\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260601T110000
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SUMMARY:Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
DESCRIPTION:On View \n\nApril 18 to August 9 \n\nThis landmark exhibition will include more than 130 works of art\, including the debut of a new large-scale piece by Mickalene Thomas from the personal collection of musical and cultural icons Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean) and Alicia Keys. \nOrganized by the Brooklyn Museum in 2024\, Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys will feature 37 Black American and diasporic artists from Africa\, Europe\, the United States\, and the Caribbean whose monumental works tower in both scale\, conceptual depth and technical skill. The Deans have fostered meaningful relationships with the wide array of artists included in the exhibition and the mission of Giants is a testament to their philosophy: “By the artists\, for the artists\, with the people.” The exhibition’s run at MCASD is the inaugural display of the collection on the West Coast. \nGiants features paintings\, photographs\, sculptures and installations by nearly 40 Black diasporic artists which include: Nina Chanel Abney\, Derrick Adams\, Radcliffe Bailey\, Ernie Barnes\, Jean-Michel Basquiat\, Jarvis Boyland\, Kwame Brathwaite\, Jordan Casteel\, Nick Cave\, Hassan Hajjaj\, Barkley L. Hendricks\, Arthur Jafa\, Titus Kaphar\, Jerome Lagarrigue\, Deana Lawson\, Esther Mahlangu\, Meleko Mokgosi\, Odili Donald Odita\, Toyin Ojih Odutola\, Zohra Opoku\, Frida Orupabo\, Gordon Parks\, Ebony G. Patterson\, Deborah Roberts\, Tschabalala Self\, Jamel Shabazz\, Amy Sherald\, Malick Sidibé\, Lorna Simpson\, Sanlé Sory\, Vaughn Spann\, Henry Taylor\, Hank Willis Thomas\, Mickalene Thomas\, Kehinde Wiley\, Qualeasha Wood\, Kennedy Yanko and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOfficial Exhibition Playlist\n\nThe official playlist for Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys\, curated by Swizz Beatz for MCASD. \n\nHours & Admission \n\n\n\nMonday—Wednesday: Closed \nThursday—Saturday: 11AM—7PM \nSunday: 11AM—5PM
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/giants-art-from-the-dean-collection-of-swizz-beatz-and-alicia-keys/2026-06-01/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego\, 700 Prospect St.\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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