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SUMMARY:Slamdance Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Slamdance 2026 will take place from February 19th – 25th in Los Angeles\, CA. \n\nWelcome to Slamdance! \nSlamdance is a community\, an experience and a statement. Established by a wild bunch of filmmakers who wanted to showcase the unfiltered voice of independent artists\, Slamdance is an ongoing experiment that has proven\, year after year\, when it comes to recognizing talent and launching careers\, the independent and grassroots film communities can do it themselves. \n\nSlamdance is an Academy Award® Qualifying Festival for the following categories:\nGrand Jury Award for Animation Short\nGrand Jury Award for Narrative Short \nSlamdance is a BAFTA® Qualifying Festival for the following categories:\nGrand Jury Award for Animation Short\nGrand Jury Award for Narrative Short\nGrand Jury Award for Documentary Short
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/slamdance-film-festival/2026-02-23/
LOCATION:Multiple venues (see link)
CATEGORIES:LA Lifestyle Events,LA Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Theater
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SUMMARY:San Diego Museum Month 2026
DESCRIPTION:San Diego’s Museum Month 2026 will be BIGGER and MORE FUN with more than 70 museums\, historic sites\, gardens\, aquariums and more starting February 1! \nYOU can now pick up a free Museum Month printed pass at any of 80+ San Diego City or County public libraries\, five libraries in Imperial County\, or at select educational libraries. \nStarting February 1\, you can download a digital pass from here to your mobile device. \nPresent your pass this February for half-price admission for up to four people at 70+ museums around San Diego County from February 1 -28\, 2026. Some restrictions apply*
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/san-diego-museum-month-2026/2026-02-23/
LOCATION:Multiple venues (see link)
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T190000
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SUMMARY:Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler
DESCRIPTION:February 7 – March 15\, 2026 \nDonald and Darlene Shiley Stage\nOld Globe Theatre\nConrad Prebys Theatre Center \nWorld premiere\nHenrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler\nIn a new version by Erin Cressida Wilson\nDirected by Barry Edelstein \nFilm\, television\, and stage star Katie Holmes (Broadway’s Our Town\, Off Broadway’s The Wanderers) brings to life a landmark role in one of the defining masterpieces of world drama. Hedda and Tesman have just returned from their honeymoon—and the cracks in their marriage are already showing. Bored and restless\, Hedda tries to control those around her. But as her schemes tighten\, her own world begins to unravel. Artistic Director Barry Edelstein\, reuniting with Holmes in a vivid new version by Erin Cressida Wilson (Secretary\, The Girl on the Train)\, brings a fresh and emotionally charged lens to this Ibsen classic. \nVicki and Carl Zeiger Insights Seminar: Tuesday\, February 10 at 6:00 p.m. \nPost Show Forums: Tuesday\, February 17; Wednesday\, February 18; Wednesday\, March 4 (evening performance) \nOpen-Caption Performance: Saturday\, February 28 at 2:00 p.m. \nThis production contains smoking\, firearms\, strong language\, and mature themes\, including violence and self-harm. \nHenrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler is supported by Presenting Sponsors Jean and Gary Shekhter\, Lead Production Sponsors Elaine Bennett Darwin\, The Sheryl and Harvey White Foundation in honor of Harvey White\, and The Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Fund\, Production Sponsor Darlene Marcos Shiley\, and by Lead Artist Sponsor George C. Guerra (for Katie Holmes as Hedda Gabler).
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/henrik-ibsens-hedda-gabler/2026-02-22/
LOCATION:The Old Globe\, 1363 Old Globe Way\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101
CATEGORIES:SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T213000
DTSTAMP:20260221T041915Z
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SUMMARY:Kaylee Rose
DESCRIPTION:Kaylee Rose is a bold Nashville-based singer-songwriter who has a unique style that blends many sounds across the musical spectrum. She is blazing her own trail as an independent artist\, passing over 50 million streams\, and gaining over 2 million followers on social media. She is recognized by Meta as one of their top creators\, recently surpassing over 1 million followers on Facebook. She brings her brand of high-energy country music to every performance\, from solo acoustic gigs to full-band shows and has opened for established country artists such as Morgan Wallen and Kip Moore. \nvia https://turnercenter.org/kaylee-rose-bio-page/
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/kaylee-rose/
LOCATION:Peppermint Club\, 8713 Beverly Blvd.\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90048
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T210000
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SUMMARY:Monty Python's Spamalot
DESCRIPTION:“Pure Glee! Spamalot is deliriously funny!” –The Wall Street Journal \n“The funniest musical on Broadway!” –The Washington Post \n“A hilarious funfest filled with true Broadway razzle dazzle!” –Entertainment Weekly \nOverview \nThe show that set Broadway back 1\,000 years! \nTouring across America \nThe Tony-Award winning Best Musical comedy \nMonty Python’s Spamalot \nSpamalot\, which first galloped onto Broadway in 2005\, features a book & lyrics by Eric Idle and music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle. The original Broadway production was nominated for fourteen Tony Awards and won three\, including Best Musical. The musical comedy lovingly ripped off from the film classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail has everything that makes a great knight at the theatre\, from flying cows to killer rabbits\, British royalty to French taunters\, dancing girls\, rubbery shrubbery\, and of course\, the Lady of the Lake. Spamalot features well-known song titles such as “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life\,” “The Song That Goes Like This\,” “Find Your Grail” and more that have become beloved classics in the musical theatre canon
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/monty-pythons-spamalot/2026-02-22/
LOCATION:Segerstrom Center for the Arts\, 600 Town Center Drive\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626
CATEGORIES:LA Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T203000
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SUMMARY:World Ballet Company: Swan Lake with LIVE Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:The World’s MOST Iconic Ballet – With a LIVE Orchestra!\n\nThe legendary tale of Swan Lake takes flight in a breathtaking production from World Ballet Company\, as fate and magic entwine in a timeless battle between good and evil. Performing with a Live Orchestra\, and featuring a cast of 50 international dancers\, over 150 radiant hand-sewn costumes\, and stunning hand-crafted sets\, this spellbinding ballet captures every heart-pounding moment – from the Dance of the Little Swans to the Black Swan’s 32 fouettés\, and every pirouette in between. \nWith Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score soaring through the air and played LIVE\, immerse yourself in this mesmerizing journey where dreams\, heartbreak\, and hope unfold right before your eyes. \nDuration: 2 hours 30 minutes (including 20-minute intermission)\nAudience: For ages 5 & over\nWBC Website \nWorld Ballet Company – Ballet Everywhere\, Ballet For All. \n*About the Company: Based in Los Angeles\, and led by Sasha Gorskaya and Gulya Hartwick\, World Ballet Company presents the most beloved and iconic ballets of our time in cities nationwide. Driven by the belief that ballet is for everyone\, performances appeal to newcomers and seasoned ballet goers alike. The company attracts many international artists and comprises renowned professional dancers representing over ten countries. \nTo date\, World Ballet Company has traveled to more than 300 cities\, reaching an audience of more than 500\,000 fans.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/world-ballet-company-swan-lake-with-live-orchestra/
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:20260222T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T213000
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SUMMARY:Rain Bissou Band
DESCRIPTION:Rain Bisou is a classically trained\, Latin-American singer\, songwriter\, recording artist and live entertainer from Los Angeles\, CA.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/rain-bissou-band-3/
LOCATION:The Drake\, 2894 South Coast Hwy\, Laguna Beach\, CA\, 92651
CATEGORIES:OC Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T160000
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SUMMARY:And The Ancestors Sing
DESCRIPTION:Bound by duty and driven by dreams\, they left home to save it.\nAnd The Ancestors Sing is a sweeping\, multigenerational novel of sacrifice\, survival\, and the unbreakable pull of home\, set against the rapidly changing backdrop of post-Cultural Revolution China. \n\n\n\n\n\nAnd The Ancestors Sing \n\nIn 1978\, as the Cultural Revolution fades into history\, Lei is bartered away into marriage for two cartons of cigarettes and a handful of eggs. She finds herself in the unfamiliar village of her new husband where she\nis met with indifference. When a disaster upends their world\, Lei and her husband are forced to join China’s vast wave of city-bound\, rural migrants\, leaving behind children whom they may never see\nagain. \nSixteen-year-old LuLu arrives in Shanghai with nothing but ambition. Denied a factory job and determined to keep her family from starving\, she turns to sex work\, navigating the dangers of the city’s underbelly with sharp wit and a fierce will to survive. When a powerful client offers her a chance at security\, LuLu faces an impossible choice: seize a future that could lift her family from poverty\, or risk everything for a life on her own terms. Immersive\,  evocative\, and impeccably detailed\, And The Ancestors Sing is a sweeping\, multigenerational story of sacrifice\, survival\, and the unbreakable pull of home.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/and-the-ancestors-sing-2/
LOCATION:Chevalier’s Books\, 133 N Larchmont Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90004
CATEGORIES:LA Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260219T175600Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T175600Z
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SUMMARY:The Harlem Globetrotters
DESCRIPTION:100 Years of Thrills. 100 Years of Laughs. 100 Years of Joy. \nThis is a once-in-a-century celebration of 100 Years of Jaw-Dropping “No Way!” moves\, 100 Years of “Wow!” and 100 Years Heart-Pounding Thrills! The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to your city with their most LEGENDARY TOUR EVER. From gravity-defying dunks to game-changing tricks\, experience the team that redefined basketball!  This is history you can feel and a celebration of 100 years of over-the-top FUN with all-new surprises like the Golden Basketball by Spalding(R). This is a fan celebration from the moment you arrive with epic new pre-game magic\, unforgettable post-game interactions\, and the most fan-fueled experience in sports.  This is your only chance to be part of The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour. \nDon’t miss your chance to be a part of the LEGACY.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/the-harlem-globetrotters/
LOCATION:Pechanga Arena\, 3500 San Diego Sports Arena Blvd.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92110
CATEGORIES:SD Sports Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Sports Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T150000
DTSTAMP:20260213T144320Z
CREATED:20260213T144320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T144320Z
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SUMMARY:The Recipe
DESCRIPTION:Written by Claudia Shear\nBased on the book DEARIE by Bob Spitz\nDirected by Lisa Peterson\n\nA delicious new play about the early life of the endlessly fascinating Julia Child\, and her path from failure to success.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/the-recipe-4/2026-02-22/
LOCATION:LaJolla Playhouse\, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T210000
DTSTAMP:20260218T061050Z
CREATED:20260218T060632Z
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SUMMARY:San Diego Tết Festival
DESCRIPTION:Year of the Fire HorseNăm Bính Ngọ \n\n \n\n2026 is the year of the Fire Horse in the Vietnamese zodiac. The year of the Fire Horse begins on February 17\, 2026\, and ends on February 5\, 2027. \nFire Horses (1966\, 2026) are energetic\, independent\, and adventurous. They possess strong leadership qualities and are known for their passion and determination. Fire Horses are natural risk-takers who thrive on challenges and are not afraid to pursue their dreams with vigor. \nHorses are known for their free-spirited nature and love of travel. They are social creatures who enjoy being around others and are often the life of the party. Horses work best when given freedom and independence\, and they excel in careers that allow them to express their creativity and leadership. Good career choices for Horses include entrepreneur\, explorer\, athlete\, performer\, journalist\, and salesperson. \nAccording to the Vietnamese zodiac\, the Horse matches the Tiger and Dog the most. Those at their Fire Horse age can wear clothes with red\, orange\, yellow\, and green colors to obtain more fortune and money. On the other hand\, they should avoid incompatible colors\, including blue and black. Lucky numbers are 3\, 4\, and 9. \n\n\n\n\nTết Nguyên ĐánVietnamese New Year \n\n\nTết Nguyên Đán (Vietnamese New Year) is Vietnam’s most important festival. Based on the lunar calendar\, it typically falls between mid-January and late February\, coinciding with Chinese New Year. \nThis family-centered celebration traditionally spans 3-7 days\, during which families reunite\, share festive meals\, and exchange New Year’s greetings. The name “Tết Nguyên Đán” refers to the feast of the first morning of the lunar calendar. \nIn Vietnam\, most people receive five days off to travel home and celebrate with extended family\, making it the year’s most significant family gathering. \nBefore Tết \nBefore Tết\, Vietnamese families clean their homes to sweep away bad luck and bad spirits. They also prepare special foods and gifts for guests and relatives. \nDuring Tết \nDuring Tết\, Vietnamese families prepare a special feast to welcome visiting relatives and friends\, exchange greetings and best wishes for the New Year. The first day of Tet\, however\, is typically reserved for the nuclear family. On this day\, children will receive red envelopes with money from their older relatives. \nAfter Tết \nAfter Tết\, families visit pagodas and temples to pray for good luck and prosperity in the new year. \nDecorations for Tết \nDecorations for Tết feature red and gold colors symbolizing prosperity. Common items include paper lanterns\, dragons\, flowers\, and traditional plants. Peach blossoms and kumquat trees are popular in northern Vietnam\, while yellow Mai flowers are preferred in central and southern regions. These plants symbolize fertility and good fortune for the coming year. \nHow to say “Happy New Year” in Vietnamese \nIn Vietnamese\, the phrase “Chúc mừng năm mới” (Chúc mừng = Happy\, năm = year\, mới = new) is commonly used to convey wishes for a prosperous new year. The phrase is pronounced as “Chook moong nahm moi.”
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/383618/2026-02-22/
LOCATION:NTC Park at Liberty Station\, 2455 Cushing Rd\, San Diego\, CA\, 92106
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T170000
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SUMMARY:Balboa Park Chinese New Year Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join the House of China at Balboa Park for the Annual Chinese New Year Festival! \nEnjoy a vibrant and culturally enriching event that celebrates the Lunar New Year with traditional Chinese music\, dance\, and culinary delights. Family-friendly and free to attend\, all visitors can experience the rich heritage of Chinese culture through various performances\, including dragon and lion dances\, martial arts demonstrations\, and classical Chinese music. The festival also features an array of food stalls offering authentic Chinese cuisine\, arts and crafts booths\, and educational exhibits that highlight the history and significance of the Chinese New Year. \n\n\nLocation: Balboa Park House of Pacific Relations lawn and Pan American Lawn surrounding international cottages
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/balboa-park-chinese-new-year-fair/2026-02-22/
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:20260222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T170000
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SUMMARY:The Annual OC Home & Garden Show
DESCRIPTION:Explore must-have ideas for home improvement and outdoor living\, snag FREE DIY tips in hourly seminars\, and win cool prizes (including a dream vacation!). Don’t miss Crafter’s Zone\, The World of Kitchens\, and Sustainability Resources – it’s all happening at the Home & Garden Show.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/the-annual-oc-home-garden-show/2026-02-22/
LOCATION:OC Fair & Event Center
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260218T051326Z
CREATED:20260218T051039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T051326Z
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SUMMARY:Common Threads: The Fabric of our Community
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Location: Studio ACE Gallery\, 3861 Mission Avenue #B3\, Oceanside\, CA\, 92058 Exhibition Opening Reception: Saturday\, February 21\, 2026\, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Exhibition Dates: Saturday\, February 21 – Friday\, March 27\, 2026 \nOceanside CA- Studio ACE Gallery invites artists of all levels and backgrounds to submit work now through Sunday\, January 25\, 2026\, for Common Threads: The Fabric of Our Community\, a juried exhibition celebrating the rich\, expressive world of textiles and fiber arts. Textiles—among the oldest and most universal artistic mediums—carry stories in every stitch. Woven\, sewn\, dyed\, layered\, felted\, quilted\, knotted\, or repurposed\, fiber-based materials offer a tactile language that speaks to memory\, identity\, resilience\, and cultural tradition. From the intimate textures of handwork to bold contemporary experiments with fabric\, thread\, and mixed media\, textile art reminds us that creativity is something we all touch\, wear\, and share. \nCommon Threads: The Fabric of Our Community will be on view at ACE Gallery (inside Studio ACE) from Saturday\, February 21\, through Friday\, March 27\, 2026\, with an opening reception celebration taking place on Saturday\, February 21\, from 5:00-7:00pm.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/common-threads-the-fabric-of-our-community/2026-02-22/
LOCATION:Studio ACE Gallery\, 3861 Mission Avenue #B3\, Oceanside\, CA\, 92058
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T170000
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SUMMARY:Gem Faire
DESCRIPTION:The largest jewelry and bead show in SoCal. Fine jewelry\, precious and semi-precious gemstones\, millions of beads\, crystals\, gold and silver\, pearls\, minerals\, fossils and much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair\, cleaning and ring sizing while you shop. \nWhen: Friday-Sunday\, Feb. 20 – 22\nSchedule:\nFriday\, noon – 6 p.m.\nSaturday\, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nSunday\, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.\nNo entry or re-entry after 4 p.m. on Sunday\, Feb. 22.\nWholesale preview on Friday\, Feb. 20\, from 10 a.m. to noon. \nWhere: OC Fair & Event Center – Costa Mesa Building\, Main Mall\, Santa Ana Pavilion \nHow much: General admission is $7\, children 11 and under are free.  Parking is $15. \nMore info: Visit Gem Faire
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/gem-faire-2/2026-02-22/
LOCATION:OC Fair & Event Center
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T160000
DTSTAMP:20260126T135409Z
CREATED:20260126T135409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T135409Z
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SUMMARY:Repticon
DESCRIPTION:This show features everything that you’ve come to love most about Repticon’s two days of fun and excitement! See live animals from around the world\, purchase pets and pet products direct from the experts at amazing prices you won’t find anywhere else and learn more about reptiles and exotic animals. Repticon Costa Mesa is one reptile and exotic animal expo that you can’t afford to miss! \nWhen: Saturday – Sunday\, Feb. 21 – 22\nSchedule:\nSaturday\, Feb. 21\, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.\nSunday\, Feb. 22\, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.\nWhere: OC Fair & Event Center – Huntington Beach Building\nHow much: Adult general admission is $15\, child general admission is $7. Adult two-day super tickets are $20\, child two-day super tickets are $7. Parking is $15.\nMore info: Visit Repticon Reptile Show
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/repticon-2/2026-02-22/
LOCATION:OC Fair & Event Center
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTSTAMP:20260221T052615Z
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SUMMARY:Slamdance Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Slamdance 2026 will take place from February 19th – 25th in Los Angeles\, CA. \n\nWelcome to Slamdance! \nSlamdance is a community\, an experience and a statement. Established by a wild bunch of filmmakers who wanted to showcase the unfiltered voice of independent artists\, Slamdance is an ongoing experiment that has proven\, year after year\, when it comes to recognizing talent and launching careers\, the independent and grassroots film communities can do it themselves. \n\nSlamdance is an Academy Award® Qualifying Festival for the following categories:\nGrand Jury Award for Animation Short\nGrand Jury Award for Narrative Short \nSlamdance is a BAFTA® Qualifying Festival for the following categories:\nGrand Jury Award for Animation Short\nGrand Jury Award for Narrative Short\nGrand Jury Award for Documentary Short
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/slamdance-film-festival/2026-02-22/
LOCATION:Multiple venues (see link)
CATEGORIES:LA Lifestyle Events,LA Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTSTAMP:20260130T024859Z
CREATED:20260130T024859Z
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SUMMARY:San Diego Museum Month 2026
DESCRIPTION:San Diego’s Museum Month 2026 will be BIGGER and MORE FUN with more than 70 museums\, historic sites\, gardens\, aquariums and more starting February 1! \nYOU can now pick up a free Museum Month printed pass at any of 80+ San Diego City or County public libraries\, five libraries in Imperial County\, or at select educational libraries. \nStarting February 1\, you can download a digital pass from here to your mobile device. \nPresent your pass this February for half-price admission for up to four people at 70+ museums around San Diego County from February 1 -28\, 2026. Some restrictions apply*
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/san-diego-museum-month-2026/2026-02-22/
LOCATION:Multiple venues (see link)
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T230000
DTSTAMP:20260221T131133Z
CREATED:20260221T131133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T131133Z
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SUMMARY:Los Bukis—¡Tuyos Por Siempre!
DESCRIPTION:El Gran Cierre de un Ciclo \nAfter several years of reunion tours\, and earning their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame last summer\, Mexican band Los Bukis will play their final two concerts at SoFi Stadium on February 20 and 21.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/los-bukis-tuyos-por-siempre/
LOCATION:SoFi Stadium\, 1001 Stadium Dr\, Inglewood\, CA\, 90301
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T220000
DTSTAMP:20260213T143846Z
CREATED:20260213T143846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T143846Z
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SUMMARY:The Recipe
DESCRIPTION:Written by Claudia Shear\nBased on the book DEARIE by Bob Spitz\nDirected by Lisa Peterson\n\nA delicious new play about the early life of the endlessly fascinating Julia Child\, and her path from failure to success.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/the-recipe-3/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:LaJolla Playhouse\, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T220000
DTSTAMP:20260219T200113Z
CREATED:20260218T171101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T200113Z
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SUMMARY:SDFC vs. CF Montreal
DESCRIPTION:San Diego native Abrina will sing the national anthem! \n  \nFebruary 21 vs. CF Montreal at 7:30 PM \n\nJoin us for our MLS Home Opener\, presented by Jameson on Saturday\, February 21! SDFC is facing CF Montreal for the first time ever at Snapdragon Stadium. Be part of our second chapter as the 2026 season gets started! \n\n\n\n\nSan Diego Football Club\, a Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion team that began play as the league’s 30th franchise in 2025. Based in San Diego\, California\, the team plays its home matches at Snapdragon Stadium.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/sdfc-vs-cf-montreal/
LOCATION:Snapdragon Stadium\, 2101 Stadium Wy\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108
CATEGORIES:SD Sports Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Sports Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T220000
DTSTAMP:20260217T011451Z
CREATED:20260217T011451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T011451Z
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SUMMARY:Monty Python's Spamalot
DESCRIPTION:“Pure Glee! Spamalot is deliriously funny!” –The Wall Street Journal \n“The funniest musical on Broadway!” –The Washington Post \n“A hilarious funfest filled with true Broadway razzle dazzle!” –Entertainment Weekly \nOverview \nThe show that set Broadway back 1\,000 years! \nTouring across America \nThe Tony-Award winning Best Musical comedy \nMonty Python’s Spamalot \nSpamalot\, which first galloped onto Broadway in 2005\, features a book & lyrics by Eric Idle and music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle. The original Broadway production was nominated for fourteen Tony Awards and won three\, including Best Musical. The musical comedy lovingly ripped off from the film classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail has everything that makes a great knight at the theatre\, from flying cows to killer rabbits\, British royalty to French taunters\, dancing girls\, rubbery shrubbery\, and of course\, the Lady of the Lake. Spamalot features well-known song titles such as “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life\,” “The Song That Goes Like This\,” “Find Your Grail” and more that have become beloved classics in the musical theatre canon
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/monty-pythons-spamalot/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:Segerstrom Center for the Arts\, 600 Town Center Drive\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626
CATEGORIES:LA Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T213000
DTSTAMP:20260221T153341Z
CREATED:20260221T153245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T153341Z
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SUMMARY:Abrina Sings the National Anthem — SDFC vs. CF Montreal
DESCRIPTION:San Diego native Abrina will sing the national anthem! \nFebruary 21 vs. CF Montreal at 7:30 PM \n\nJoin us for our MLS Home Opener\, presented by Jameson on Saturday\, February 21! SDFC is facing CF Montreal for the first time ever at Snapdragon Stadium. Be part of our second chapter as the 2026 season gets started! \n\n\n\n\nSan Diego Football Club\, a Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion team that began play as the league’s 30th franchise in 2025. Based in San Diego\, California\, the team plays its home matches at Snapdragon Stadium.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/abrina-sings-the-national-anthem-sdfc-vs-cf-montreal/
LOCATION:Snapdragon Stadium\, 2101 Stadium Wy\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108
CATEGORIES:SD Music,SD Sports Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events,SoCal Sports Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T213000
DTSTAMP:20260213T170703Z
CREATED:20260213T170703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T170703Z
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SUMMARY:Moon Over Buffalo
DESCRIPTION:In the madcap comedy tradition of Lend Me a Tenor\, the hilarious Moon Over Buffalo centers on George and Charlotte Hay\, fading stars of the 1950s. At the moment\, they’re playing Private Lives and Cyrano De Bergerac in rep in Buffalo\, New York with five actors. On the brink of a disastrous split-up caused by George’s dalliance with a young ingénue\, they receive word that they might just have one last shot at stardom: Frank Capra is coming to town to see their matinee\, and if he likes what he sees\, he might cast them in his movie remake of The Scarlet Pimpernel. Unfortunately for George and Charlotte\, everything that could go wrong does go wrong\, abetted by a visit from their daughter’s clueless fiancé and hilarious uncertainty about which play they’re actually performing\, caused by Charlotte’s deaf\, old stage-manager mother who hates every bone in George’s body. Rated:  PG-13.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/moon-over-buffalo/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:Star Theatre\, 402 N. Coast Hwy\, Oceanside\, CA\, 92054
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T220000
DTSTAMP:20260204T150012Z
CREATED:20260204T145519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T150012Z
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SUMMARY:Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler
DESCRIPTION:February 7 – March 15\, 2026 \nDonald and Darlene Shiley Stage\nOld Globe Theatre\nConrad Prebys Theatre Center \nWorld premiere\nHenrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler\nIn a new version by Erin Cressida Wilson\nDirected by Barry Edelstein \nFilm\, television\, and stage star Katie Holmes (Broadway’s Our Town\, Off Broadway’s The Wanderers) brings to life a landmark role in one of the defining masterpieces of world drama. Hedda and Tesman have just returned from their honeymoon—and the cracks in their marriage are already showing. Bored and restless\, Hedda tries to control those around her. But as her schemes tighten\, her own world begins to unravel. Artistic Director Barry Edelstein\, reuniting with Holmes in a vivid new version by Erin Cressida Wilson (Secretary\, The Girl on the Train)\, brings a fresh and emotionally charged lens to this Ibsen classic. \nVicki and Carl Zeiger Insights Seminar: Tuesday\, February 10 at 6:00 p.m. \nPost Show Forums: Tuesday\, February 17; Wednesday\, February 18; Wednesday\, March 4 (evening performance) \nOpen-Caption Performance: Saturday\, February 28 at 2:00 p.m. \nThis production contains smoking\, firearms\, strong language\, and mature themes\, including violence and self-harm. \nHenrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler is supported by Presenting Sponsors Jean and Gary Shekhter\, Lead Production Sponsors Elaine Bennett Darwin\, The Sheryl and Harvey White Foundation in honor of Harvey White\, and The Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Fund\, Production Sponsor Darlene Marcos Shiley\, and by Lead Artist Sponsor George C. Guerra (for Katie Holmes as Hedda Gabler).
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/henrik-ibsens-hedda-gabler/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:The Old Globe\, 1363 Old Globe Way\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101
CATEGORIES:SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T223000
DTSTAMP:20260220T145329Z
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SUMMARY:The Jazz Cartel
DESCRIPTION:The Jazz Cartel is a nine piece Frank Sinatra style swing band based in sunny Los Angeles\, California. Their repertoire includes fully arranged original music and beloved standards from the Frank Sinatra catalogue as well as the American Songbook. \nThe Jazz Cartel was formed in 2012 at a local hot spot in Pasadena\, CA called Twin Palms where the group was the house band. Since then\, has expanded to play a diverse range of events including weddings\, theaters\, nightclubs\, private celebrity events\, and corporate gatherings in Southern California and beyond.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/the-jazz-cartel-2/
LOCATION:The Drake\, 2894 South Coast Hwy\, Laguna Beach\, CA\, 92651
CATEGORIES:OC Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260221T144700Z
CREATED:20260221T144700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T144700Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Opener: LAFC vs. Inter Miami CF
DESCRIPTION:LAFC kicks off the MLS regular season at home on Saturday\, February 21. Catch them at 6:30 p.m.\, when they play Inter Miami CF at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/2026-opener-lafc-vs-inter-miami-cf/
LOCATION:LA Memorial Coliseum\, 3911 S Figueroa St\,\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90037
CATEGORIES:LA Sports Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Sports Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T200000
DTSTAMP:20260221T150547Z
CREATED:20260221T150547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T150547Z
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SUMMARY:Judith F. Baca — Great Wall of Los Angeles
DESCRIPTION:The 1970s- A Decade of Defiance and Dreams \nFebruary 21–April 4\, 2026 \n925 N. Orange Drive\, Los Angeles\nOpening reception: Saturday\, February 21\, 6-8PM \nIn February 2026\, SPARC (Social and Public Art Resource Center) will return to Jeffrey Deitch to exhibit the latest complete segment in the expansion of The Great Wall of Los Angeles mural\, fifty years after its initial production. \nThe 1970s marked a pivotal decade of resistance\, reckoning\, and reimagining in the United States\, and this segment of The Great Wall of Los Angeles captures the heartbeat of its most consequential movements. Beginning with the Native American occupation of Alcatraz in 1969\, a reclamation of land and identity that reignited Indigenous activism\, the latest complete section of the mural next unfolds in moments that echo across the prisons of America\, where political prisoners like George Jackson and Angela Davis embody the era’s radical resistance to state violence. \nNext\, the mural depicts protestors marching in the 1970 Chicano Moratorium against the Vietnam War\, followed by interconnected uprisings reverberating across campuses from San Fernando Valley State College to Kent State. As Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On” gives voice to a generation mourning its war dead and protesting systemic injustice\, the mural shows new waves of artists and activists rising from refugee communities. The mural’s overarching story is how art becomes a vehicle for testimony and transformation. \nSPARC’s expansion of The Great Wall of Los Angeles is currently in production under the artistic direction of Judith F. Baca. Consisting of a team of three lead artists\, four painting assistants\, and visiting professional muralists\, SPARC’s innovative artistic technology has blazed a pathway for year-round mural production. Painting on 12-foot high poly-synthetic panels that are upheld by a railing and scrolling system\, SPARC’s Great Wall of Los Angeles is able to partner and travel to various studios\, galleries\, and community-centered locations with generous support from the Mellon Foundation\, California Natural Resources Agency\, California Community Foundation\, and Adams-\nMastrovich Family Foundation. \nFor over forty years\, Judy Baca has been innovating and spearheading the practice of working with local communities to create countless social justice oriented\, large-scale vibrant works of art. She founded the first City of Los Angeles Mural Program in 1974\, which evolved into a community arts organization known as the Social and Public Art Resource Center (SPARC). Today\, while continuing to serve SPARC as artistic director\, Baca is one of the most celebrated Chicana artists\, a world-renowned muralist\, social activist and UCLA Professor Emeritus. In March 2023\, Baca was awarded the National Medal of Art Recognition by the President of the United States\, Joseph Biden. \nBaca’s collaborative\, portable mural World Wall: A Vision of the Future Without Fear was shown in an enveloping installation at the Museum of Contemporary Art\, Los Angeles (MOCA) in 2022. She transformed the Los Angeles County Museum of Art\, Los Angeles (LACMA) into her studio in 2023\, adding on to the Great Wall in real time during her exhibition\, Painting in the River of Angels: Judy Baca and the Great Wall. That same year\, The Great Wall of Los Angeles\, Judy Baca’s first major exhibition at a commercial gallery\, was shown at Jeffrey Deitch in Los Angeles. \nOn March 7\, the Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Gustavo Dudamel\, and Gabriela Ortiz will unite a group of composers inspired by The Great Wall of Los Angeles for an hour-long symphonic tribute to the Angelenos who have shaped the city’s history\, featuring an original film by director Alejandro G. Iñárritu. \n“I want to use public space to create public voice and consciousness about the presence of people who are often the majority of the population but who may not be represented in any visual way. By telling their stories we are giving voice to the voiceless and visualizing the whole of the American story.” — Judith F. Baca \nImage: Judy Baca working in her studio. Photo by Isa Moreno / SPARC.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/judith-f-baca-great-wall-of-los-angeles/
LOCATION:Jeffrey Deitch Gallery\, 925 N Orange Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90038
CATEGORIES:LA Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260221T053915Z
CREATED:20260221T053915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T053915Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening With Authors
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 21\, 2026 \n5:00 PM – 9:00 PM \nSite: Streaming @ourauthorsstudyclub \nLocation: Highways Performance Space \n1651 18th St\, Santa Monica\, CA 90404\, │Cost: Free \nTIME: 5:00 PM: Refreshments   6PM: Discussion 7:00PM: Book Signing and Reception \nRSVP: www.oascla.org/rsvp \nOur Authors Study Club (OASC)\, in partnership with the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA)\, and co-presenters Highways Performance Space and The Till Artists Collective\, presents an intimate evening celebrating the enduring power of Black storytelling. \nThe program features acclaimed actress and author Denise Nicholas\, honored as a Living Legend\, alongside author and screenwriter Antwone Fisher in a moderated conversation with an AAFCA representative. \nCentering Nicholas’s memoir Finding Home and Fisher’s seminal work Finding Fish\, the evening explores storytelling as both testimony and transformation—bridging literature\, film\, and lived experience while affirming Black history as a living continuum. \nDenise Nicholas’s career spans the Civil Rights Movement\, groundbreaking performances on television\, and award-winning literary achievement. Fisher’s deeply personal narratives of resilience and self-discovery have reshaped contemporary conversations around healing\, identity\, and authorship. \nTogether\, their voices reflect the power of truth-telling and the responsibility of artists to preserve cultural memory while illuminating paths forward. \nJoin us for a distinguished gathering where history\, artistry\, and vision converge. \nRSVP: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/special-screening-antwone-fisher-story
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/an-evening-with-authors/
LOCATION:Highways Performance Space\, 1651 18th St\,\, Santa Monica\, CA\, 90404
CATEGORIES:LA Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T190000
DTSTAMP:20260218T051326Z
CREATED:20260218T051039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T051326Z
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SUMMARY:Common Threads: The Fabric of our Community
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Location: Studio ACE Gallery\, 3861 Mission Avenue #B3\, Oceanside\, CA\, 92058 Exhibition Opening Reception: Saturday\, February 21\, 2026\, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Exhibition Dates: Saturday\, February 21 – Friday\, March 27\, 2026 \nOceanside CA- Studio ACE Gallery invites artists of all levels and backgrounds to submit work now through Sunday\, January 25\, 2026\, for Common Threads: The Fabric of Our Community\, a juried exhibition celebrating the rich\, expressive world of textiles and fiber arts. Textiles—among the oldest and most universal artistic mediums—carry stories in every stitch. Woven\, sewn\, dyed\, layered\, felted\, quilted\, knotted\, or repurposed\, fiber-based materials offer a tactile language that speaks to memory\, identity\, resilience\, and cultural tradition. From the intimate textures of handwork to bold contemporary experiments with fabric\, thread\, and mixed media\, textile art reminds us that creativity is something we all touch\, wear\, and share. \nCommon Threads: The Fabric of Our Community will be on view at ACE Gallery (inside Studio ACE) from Saturday\, February 21\, through Friday\, March 27\, 2026\, with an opening reception celebration taking place on Saturday\, February 21\, from 5:00-7:00pm.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/common-threads-the-fabric-of-our-community/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:Studio ACE Gallery\, 3861 Mission Avenue #B3\, Oceanside\, CA\, 92058
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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