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SUMMARY:San Diego's annual Asian American Dance Festival
DESCRIPTION:Last year’s inaugural festival and 5-month residency program were optimistic gambles that proved to be a huge success. With the help of over 30 community volunteers\, we presented 34 choreographic works\, served 191 artists from Southern California and around the globe\, and reached over 500 local audience members here in San Diego. Building on this amazing momentum\, AADF2026: Becoming Asian American is aiming even higher and hoping to increase the number of artists and audiences served. \nIn order to accomplish our lofty goals for 2026\, we need everyone’s support—local dance artists\, students\, teachers\, studio owners\, volunteers\, sponsors\, business owners—from hands on help to fundraising and more. Team AADF is a small group of passionate volunteers\, but we can’t do this alone. We’re counting on community to join us again and help get AADF2026 on stage!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/san-diegos-annual-asian-american-dance-festival/2026-09-01/
LOCATION:Multiple venues (see link)
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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SUMMARY:San Diego's annual Asian American Dance Festival
DESCRIPTION:Last year’s inaugural festival and 5-month residency program were optimistic gambles that proved to be a huge success. With the help of over 30 community volunteers\, we presented 34 choreographic works\, served 191 artists from Southern California and around the globe\, and reached over 500 local audience members here in San Diego. Building on this amazing momentum\, AADF2026: Becoming Asian American is aiming even higher and hoping to increase the number of artists and audiences served. \nIn order to accomplish our lofty goals for 2026\, we need everyone’s support—local dance artists\, students\, teachers\, studio owners\, volunteers\, sponsors\, business owners—from hands on help to fundraising and more. Team AADF is a small group of passionate volunteers\, but we can’t do this alone. We’re counting on community to join us again and help get AADF2026 on stage!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/san-diegos-annual-asian-american-dance-festival/2026-09-02/
LOCATION:Multiple venues (see link)
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260902T213000
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SUMMARY:Guns N' Roses World Tour 2026
DESCRIPTION:After a sprawling 2025 world tour that saw Guns N’ Roses return to Europe\, the Middle East\, Asia\, and Latin America\, the powerhouse rock icons have announced they will hit the road again in the spring and summer 2026. This 2026 tour will see Guns N’ Roses visit Mexico and Brazil\, before headlining additional EU markets\, as well as stadiums across the US and Canada. Guns N’ Roses will perform at Snapdragon Stadium on Wednesday\, September 2\, 2026. \nTo participate in the Guns N’ Roses Artist Presale in North America on Wednesday\, December 3rd at 10am local time\, you must sign up HERE by Monday\, December 1st at 11:59pm ET. No codes are needed – access is tied to your Ticketmaster account\, and anyone who signs up can join the sale. Nightrain Fan Club members will have first access to tickets globally. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale.To participate in the Snapdragon Stadium Venue Presale on Thursday\, December 4th at 10am local time\, you must sign up HERE by Tuesday\, December 2nd at 11:59pm PT. \nIn North America\, the tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets\, behind the scenes tour\, invitation to the pre-show VIP Lounge\, limited edition merch & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information\, visit vipnation.com. \nIn conjunction with the Nightrain Fan Club Presale\, Guns N’ Roses will release two new songs: “Nothin”and “Atlas” via Geffen Records on Tuesday\, December 2nd. Marking their first releases since 2023\, these new songs join “The General” and “Perhaps” as vital additions to setlists otherwise featuring all the classic hits and deep cut fan favorites from GNR’s early catalogue. Pre-save the new tracks HERE. \nThe announcement arrives days after Guns N’ Roses released their deluxe Live Era ‘87-’93 boxset\, a limited pressing with remastered audio and revamped art (more HERE). Though Live Era remains a document of GNR in their younger days\, the release couldn’t be better timed: then and now\, GNR are one of the most ferocious live bands on the planet.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/guns-n-roses-world-tour-2026/
LOCATION:Snapdragon Stadium\, 2101 Stadium Wy\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108
CATEGORIES:SD Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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SUMMARY:Lou’s Records Labor Day Block Party
DESCRIPTION:Come on out to the first annual Lou’s Records Labor Day Block Party! Sept 5\, 3:00-6:00 pm FREE! All Ages! With SUNBENDR & Special Guest TBA Plus Vinyl DJs Abby Normal\, Beach Magik\, DJ Hummus\, and surprise guests on the decks. The whole hood is coming out! There will be raffles\, scavenger hunts\, flash tattoos\, shave ice\, food\, drinks\, and so much more. Poster art by SCROJO
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/lous-records-labor-day-block-party/
LOCATION:Lou’s Records\, 434 N Coast Hwy 101\, Encinitas\, CA\, 92024
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SD Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Music Events
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SUMMARY:OC Parks Summer Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:OC Parks Summer Concert Series returns with nine free outdoor concerts Thursday evenings\, July 9 to Sept. 3\, from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy live music from an incredible lineup of bands and performers at Mason Regional Park\, Irvine Regional Park\, Craig Regional Park\, Mile Square Regional Park and Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach. Dance the night away to pop hits\, nostalgic throwbacks\, rock classics and more\, there’s a band for every music lover to enjoy. \nSummer concerts start July 9 with award-winning ‘80s cover Flashback Heart Attack\, followed by other must-see performances including Queen Nation (Queen tribute)\, Boy Band Review (boy band tribute)\, Beatles vs. Stones: The Greatest Show That Never Was\, Mariachi Divas\, Como La Flor Band: A Tribute to Selena\, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and Dream Like Taylor (Taylor Swift tribute). Family Style will close out the 2026 OC Parks Summer Concert Series at Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach\, performing rock ‘n’ roll hits and more!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/oc-parks-summer-concert-series/2026-09-03/
LOCATION:Multiple venues (see link)
CATEGORIES:OC Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260903T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260903T210000
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SUMMARY:San Diego's annual Asian American Dance Festival
DESCRIPTION:Last year’s inaugural festival and 5-month residency program were optimistic gambles that proved to be a huge success. With the help of over 30 community volunteers\, we presented 34 choreographic works\, served 191 artists from Southern California and around the globe\, and reached over 500 local audience members here in San Diego. Building on this amazing momentum\, AADF2026: Becoming Asian American is aiming even higher and hoping to increase the number of artists and audiences served. \nIn order to accomplish our lofty goals for 2026\, we need everyone’s support—local dance artists\, students\, teachers\, studio owners\, volunteers\, sponsors\, business owners—from hands on help to fundraising and more. Team AADF is a small group of passionate volunteers\, but we can’t do this alone. We’re counting on community to join us again and help get AADF2026 on stage!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/san-diegos-annual-asian-american-dance-festival/2026-09-03/
LOCATION:Multiple venues (see link)
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260904T170000
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SUMMARY:San Diego's annual Asian American Dance Festival
DESCRIPTION:Last year’s inaugural festival and 5-month residency program were optimistic gambles that proved to be a huge success. With the help of over 30 community volunteers\, we presented 34 choreographic works\, served 191 artists from Southern California and around the globe\, and reached over 500 local audience members here in San Diego. Building on this amazing momentum\, AADF2026: Becoming Asian American is aiming even higher and hoping to increase the number of artists and audiences served. \nIn order to accomplish our lofty goals for 2026\, we need everyone’s support—local dance artists\, students\, teachers\, studio owners\, volunteers\, sponsors\, business owners—from hands on help to fundraising and more. Team AADF is a small group of passionate volunteers\, but we can’t do this alone. We’re counting on community to join us again and help get AADF2026 on stage!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/san-diegos-annual-asian-american-dance-festival/2026-09-04/
LOCATION:Multiple venues (see link)
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260904T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260904T210000
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SUMMARY:'Advanced Persistent Teenagers' - A Play by Deepak Kumar
DESCRIPTION:Chalk Circle Collective presents a brand new play in an experimental workshop production to Cygnet Theatre’s Joan Performing Arts Center. “Advanced Persistent Teenagers” by Deepak Kumar (House of India at the Old Globe) follows 2 teenage hackers\, Axyz and Lapras\, who only know each other through online voice chat. When their hacker collective\, dark w0rld\, abruptly disbands\, the boys find themselves adrift. Searching for purpose—and still craving the rush—the two launch a plan that may just change the hacker world forever. This “workshop production” is a novel concept rarely seen in the landscape of professional theatre. The 2-person play will be fully staged and produced – but because this workshop process is an opportunity for playwright Deepak Kumar to revise and explore\, the actors will have new rewrites for every performance. With new script pages in hand\, our two incredible actors will navigate a different and unique version of the play each night. There will even be 2 alternate endings on the 2 weekends at the Joan so you can come back and see just how much has changed! Becks Redman\, artistic producer at the Old Globe\, directs this production starring Devyn Wade and Giancarlo Lugo. Chalk Circle Collective is the avant garde theatre company behind last year’s “The Strangers” at the Old Town theatre and the award-winning productions of “Constellations” and “The Turn of the Screw” Chalk Circle Collective on Facebook / Instagram
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/advanced-persistent-teenagers-a-play-by-deepak-kumar/2026-09-04/
LOCATION:Dottie Studio Theater – The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center\, 2880 Roosevelt Road\, San Diego\, CA\, 92106\, United States
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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SUMMARY:License to Thrill
DESCRIPTION:The unforgettable music of James Bond – live on stage. \nFollowing its sold-out Las Vegas debut\, Kendra Erika’s License to Thrill comes to The Bornemann for one unforgettable night of glamour\, intrigue\, and cinematic music. \nFive-time Billboard Top 10 recording artist Kendra Erika brings the timeless sophistication and dramatic storytelling of the James Bond film franchise to life through her powerful vocals\, jazz-infused arrangements\, and commanding stage presence. \nBacked by an exceptional band of San Diego-area musicians\, Kendra will take audiences on a musical journey through six decades of Bond – from the golden age of “Goldfinger” and “Diamonds Are Forever” to contemporary favorites including “Skyfall\,” “No Time to Die\,” and many more! \nMore than a tribute concert\, License to Thrill is a sophisticated live experience filled with elegance\, mystery and unforgettable music. Whether you are a lifelong Bond fan or simply love extraordinary vocals and cinematic storytelling\, this is one mission you won’t want to miss. \nBond-inspired cocktail attire is encouraged—but not required.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/license-to-thrill/
LOCATION:The Bornemann Theater at TERI Campus of Life\, 555 Deer Springs Road\, San Marcos\, CA\, 92069
CATEGORIES:SD Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260905T170000
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SUMMARY:Grape Day Festival
DESCRIPTION:The festival includes nearly 100 vendors. Organizers expect to have 8\,000-10\,000 people in the park to celebrate the agricultural history of Escondido. \nActivities will center around the park and the History Center.  There will be a Kids Zone with a petting zoo and cow milking demonstration courtesy of  Hollandia Dairy. There will be lots of fun games and face painting and pony rides. The Scouts will bring their obstacle course rope bridge.  \nThere will be the very popular Grape Stomp.  \nActivities will go on all day. Including live entertainment on the stage—with the country sounds of Lefty Martin and his Right Hand Band\, Wild Wonders and their animal ambassadors\, the mariachi band Mariachi Victoria de San Diego\, Sunny Side Strings and the Danzas del Corazon Folklorico Dancers. \nFor adults\, 21 and above\, there will be a wine and beer tasting garden. Pouring libations will be the following: Hungry Hawk Winery\, Mia Marie Vineyards\, Uvas Winery and two local breweries: Burgeon Brewery and Pure Project.  \nFollowing tradition\, there will be free grapes until they run out. 
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/grape-day-festival/
LOCATION:Grape Day Park\, 321 N. Broadway\, Escondido\, CA\, 92025
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260905T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260905T210000
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SUMMARY:San Diego's annual Asian American Dance Festival
DESCRIPTION:Last year’s inaugural festival and 5-month residency program were optimistic gambles that proved to be a huge success. With the help of over 30 community volunteers\, we presented 34 choreographic works\, served 191 artists from Southern California and around the globe\, and reached over 500 local audience members here in San Diego. Building on this amazing momentum\, AADF2026: Becoming Asian American is aiming even higher and hoping to increase the number of artists and audiences served. \nIn order to accomplish our lofty goals for 2026\, we need everyone’s support—local dance artists\, students\, teachers\, studio owners\, volunteers\, sponsors\, business owners—from hands on help to fundraising and more. Team AADF is a small group of passionate volunteers\, but we can’t do this alone. We’re counting on community to join us again and help get AADF2026 on stage!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/san-diegos-annual-asian-american-dance-festival/2026-09-05/
LOCATION:Multiple venues (see link)
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260905T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260905T213000
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SUMMARY:Guns N' Roses World Tour 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \nLos Angeles\, Calif. (November 24\, 2025) After a sprawling 2025 world tour that saw Guns N’ Roses return to Europe\, the Middle East\, Asia\, and Latin America\, the powerhouse rock icons have announced they will hit the road again in the spring and summer 2026. This 2026 tour will see Guns N’ Roses visit Mexico and Brazil\, before headlining additional EU markets\, as well as stadiums across the US and Canada. The upcoming run includes a special performance at LA’s Rose Bowl\, marking a historic return to the venue for the first time in over 30 years. \nTo participate in the Guns N’ Roses Artist Presale in North America on Wednesday\, December 3rd at 10am local time\, you must sign up HERE by Monday\, December 1st at 11:59pm ET. No codes are needed – access is tied to your Ticketmaster account\, and anyone who signs up can join the sale. Nightrain Fan Club members will have first access to tickets globally. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale. Times vary by city; check local listings at gunsnroses.com for more information. \nIn North America\, the tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets\, behind the scenes tour\, invitation to the pre-show VIP Lounge\, limited edition merch & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information\, visit vipnation.com. \nIn conjunction with the Nightrain Fan Club Presale\, Guns N’ Roses will release two new songs: “Nothin” and “Atlas” via Geffen Records on Tuesday\, December 2nd. Marking their first releases since 2023\, these new songs join “The General” and “Perhaps” as vital additions to setlists otherwise featuring all the classic hits and deep cut fan favorites from GNR’s early catalogue. Pre-save the new tracks HERE. \nThe announcement arrives days after Guns N’ Roses released their deluxe Live Era ‘87-’93 boxset\, a limited pressing with remastered audio and revamped art (more HERE). Though Live Era remains a document of GNR in their younger days\, the release couldn’t be better timed: then and now\, GNR are one of the most ferocious live bands on the planet. \nWith previously announced appearances at festivals in Mexico\, Brazil\, and the UK\, the 31-date tour will feature an EU leg with performances in Poland\, Ireland\, the Netherlands\, Germany\, Belgium\, and France\, before GNR returns to North America for a run traversing the United States and Canada. Tickets are available at gunsnroses.com. For the full tourschedule\, see below. \n2026 Tour Dates \nSaturday\, March 28 2026            Monterrey\, Mexico                  Tecate Pa’l Norte* \nWednesday\, April 1 2026            Porto Alegre\, Brazil                  Estádio Beira Rio \nSaturday\, April 4 2026                 São Paulo\, Brazil                      Monsters Of Rock* \nTuesday\, April 7 2026                 São José do Rio Preto\, Brazil     Alberto Bertelli Lucatto \nFriday\, April 10 2026                  Rio de Janeiro\, Brazil               Engenhao \nSunday\, April 12 2026                Vitoria\, Brazil                          Estádio Estadual Kleber José de Andrade \nWednesday\, April 15 2026          Salvador\, Brazil                        Arena Fonte Nova \nSaturday\, April 18 2026              Fortaleza\, Brazil                       Arena Castelão \nTuesday\, April 21 2026               Sao Luiz\, Brazil                         Estádio Governador João Castelo “Castelão” \nSaturday\, April 25 2026              Belém do Para\, Brazil               Estadio Olimpico do Para “Mangueirão” \nTuesday\, May 5\, 2026               Hollywood\, FL                     Hard Rock Hollywood \nThursday\, May 7\, 2026         Daytona Beach\, FL            Welcome To Rockville Festival* \nThursday\, June 4 2026          Gliwice\, Poland              PreZero Arena Gliwice \nSaturday\, June 6 2026          Gliwice\, Poland              PreZero Arena Gliwice \nWednesday\, June 10 2026        Dublin\, Ireland                3Arena \nFriday\, June 12 –                     Donington\, UK                 Download Festival* \nSunday\, June 14 2026 \nThursday\, June 18 2026          Amsterdam\, Netherlands         Ziggo Dome \nSaturday\, June 20 2026           Amsterdam\, Netherlands     Ziggo Dome \nTuesday\, June 23 2026           Berlin\, Germany                   Uber Arena \nThursday\, June 25 2026          Berlin\, Germany             Uber Arena \nSunday\, June 28 2026          Antwerp\, Belgium            AFAS Dome \nWednesday\, July 1 2026        Paris\, France                Accor Arena \nFriday\, July 3 2026             Paris\, France                Accor Arena \nThursday\, July 23 2026               Raleigh\, NC                             Cater-Finley Stadium \nSunday\, July 26 2026                 Saratoga Springs\, NY                Saratoga Performing Arts Center \nWednesday\, July 29 2026           Tinley Park\, IL                          Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre \nSaturday\, August 1 2026            Hershey\, PA                            Hersheypark Stadium \nWednesday\, August 5 2026        Toronto\, ON                            Rogers Stadium \nSaturday\, August 8 2026             Shakopee\, MN                         Mystic Lake Amphitheater \nWednesday\, August 12 2026       East Rutherford\, NJ                  MetLife Stadium \nSunday\, August 16 2026            St. Louis\, MO                           Busch Stadium \nWednesday\, August 19 2026       Kansas City\, MO                      Morton Amphitheater \nSaturday\, August 22 2026           Las Vegas\, NV                          Allegiant Stadium \nWednesday\, August 26 2026       Edmonton\, AB                         Commonwealth Stadium \nSaturday\, August 29 2026           Vancouver\, BC                         BC Place \nWednesday\, September 2 2026  San Diego\, CA                         Snapdragon Stadium \nSaturday\, September 5 2026      Pasadena\, CA                          Rose Bowl \nWednesday\, September 9 2026  Arlington\, TX                           Globe Life Field \nSaturday\, September 12 2026     Ridgedale\, MO                        Thunder Ridge Nature Arena \nWednesday\, September 16 2026 San Antonio\, TX                      Alamodome \nSaturday\, September 19 2026     Atlanta\, GA                             Truist Park \n*Festival appearance
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/guns-n-roses-world-tour-2026-2/
LOCATION:Rose Bowl\, 1001 Rose Bowl Dr\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91103
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260905T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260905T210000
DTSTAMP:20260828T041348Z
CREATED:20260828T041348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T041348Z
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SUMMARY:'Advanced Persistent Teenagers' - A Play by Deepak Kumar
DESCRIPTION:Chalk Circle Collective presents a brand new play in an experimental workshop production to Cygnet Theatre’s Joan Performing Arts Center. “Advanced Persistent Teenagers” by Deepak Kumar (House of India at the Old Globe) follows 2 teenage hackers\, Axyz and Lapras\, who only know each other through online voice chat. When their hacker collective\, dark w0rld\, abruptly disbands\, the boys find themselves adrift. Searching for purpose—and still craving the rush—the two launch a plan that may just change the hacker world forever. This “workshop production” is a novel concept rarely seen in the landscape of professional theatre. The 2-person play will be fully staged and produced – but because this workshop process is an opportunity for playwright Deepak Kumar to revise and explore\, the actors will have new rewrites for every performance. With new script pages in hand\, our two incredible actors will navigate a different and unique version of the play each night. There will even be 2 alternate endings on the 2 weekends at the Joan so you can come back and see just how much has changed! Becks Redman\, artistic producer at the Old Globe\, directs this production starring Devyn Wade and Giancarlo Lugo. Chalk Circle Collective is the avant garde theatre company behind last year’s “The Strangers” at the Old Town theatre and the award-winning productions of “Constellations” and “The Turn of the Screw” Chalk Circle Collective on Facebook / Instagram
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/advanced-persistent-teenagers-a-play-by-deepak-kumar/2026-09-05/
LOCATION:Dottie Studio Theater – The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center\, 2880 Roosevelt Road\, San Diego\, CA\, 92106\, United States
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socalspotlight.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ADVANCED-PERSISTENT-TEENS-e1787890422586.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260905T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260905T213000
DTSTAMP:20260822T055101Z
CREATED:20260822T054846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T055101Z
UID:10002255-1788634800-1788643800@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:'Arsenic and Old Lace'
DESCRIPTION:Arsenic and Old Lace \n\n\nBy Joseph Kesselring\n\n\n\nMurder\, manners\, and mayhem \n\n\n\n\nAugust 14 – September 6\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\nFriday-Saturday @ 7pm\nSaturday-Sunday @ 2pm \n\n\n\n\n\nDirected by Kira Blaskovich \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbby and Martha Brewster\, two sweet\, silver-haired spinster aunts\, practice the kindest form of charity: elderberry wine laced with arsenic for lonely old gentlemen. Their fast-talking theater-critic nephew Mortimer uncovers the macabre family secret amid his whirlwind engagement. Add a brother channeling Teddy Roosevelt and a Boris Karloff-lookalike criminal\, and the farce bursts into pandemonium—as the cellar stacks up with bodies. A timeless hit\, Joseph Kesselring’s Arsenic and Old Lace is a classic dark comedy about the only thing more deadly than poison: family.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/arsenic-and-old-lace/2026-09-05/
LOCATION:Corondao Playhouse\, 1835 Strand Way\, Coronado\, CA\, 92118-3005
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socalspotlight.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Arsenic-1200x12001-1-e1787377715286.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T140000
DTSTAMP:20260904T122357Z
CREATED:20260904T122357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T122357Z
UID:10002295-1788685200-1788703200@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:Vista Rod Run
DESCRIPTION:September 6 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n36th Annual Vista Rod Run in Historic Downtown Vista on Sunday\, Sept. 6th 9am- 2pm. Vehicles compete for 40 trophies. Free to the public. \n\n\n\n\nThe 36th Annual Vista Rod Run will showcase hundreds of classic cars\, vintage trucks\, and—bringing back a crowd favorite— exciting Off-Road Vehicle categories! Vehicle owners compete for the best of the best to win one of 40 trophies. Also featured is music throughout the event\, specialty auto vendors and great downtown shopping and restaurants.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/vista-rod-run/
LOCATION:Downtown Vista Historical District\, 102 S. Indiana Street\, Vista\, CA\, 92084
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T160000
DTSTAMP:20260904T123802Z
CREATED:20260904T123726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T123802Z
UID:10002296-1788692400-1788710400@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:SOCAL EURO 2026
DESCRIPTION:It started back in 2001 by Lon Mok and Paul Chan — just a group of friends who love European car culture and the community surrounding it. We organized smaller local events using web forums\, spreading the word one post at a time. \nOur first large event in 2003 was called NorCal vs SoCal in San Luis Obispo. We called it a Gathering because we never liked the idea of cars being judged. Every car — stock or modified — deserves appreciation. \nTwo decades later\, Big SOCAL EURO has grown into one of the West Coast’s most anticipated automotive traditions. The spirit is exactly the same.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/socal-euro-2026/
LOCATION:Frontwave Arena\, 3475 Hero Dr.\, Oceanside\, CA\, 92056
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socalspotlight.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/bigeuro_21-e1788525417887.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T140000
DTSTAMP:20260227T181218Z
CREATED:20260227T181218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T181218Z
UID:10001450-1788696000-1788703200@socalspotlight.biz
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/2026-09-06/
LOCATION:Oceanside Museum of Art\, 704 Pier View Way\, Oceanside\, CA\, 92054
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://socalspotlight.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Art-for-All-thumbnail1-e1772215911825.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T160000
DTSTAMP:20260828T041348Z
CREATED:20260828T041348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T041348Z
UID:10002276-1788703200-1788710400@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:'Advanced Persistent Teenagers' - A Play by Deepak Kumar
DESCRIPTION:Chalk Circle Collective presents a brand new play in an experimental workshop production to Cygnet Theatre’s Joan Performing Arts Center. “Advanced Persistent Teenagers” by Deepak Kumar (House of India at the Old Globe) follows 2 teenage hackers\, Axyz and Lapras\, who only know each other through online voice chat. When their hacker collective\, dark w0rld\, abruptly disbands\, the boys find themselves adrift. Searching for purpose—and still craving the rush—the two launch a plan that may just change the hacker world forever. This “workshop production” is a novel concept rarely seen in the landscape of professional theatre. The 2-person play will be fully staged and produced – but because this workshop process is an opportunity for playwright Deepak Kumar to revise and explore\, the actors will have new rewrites for every performance. With new script pages in hand\, our two incredible actors will navigate a different and unique version of the play each night. There will even be 2 alternate endings on the 2 weekends at the Joan so you can come back and see just how much has changed! Becks Redman\, artistic producer at the Old Globe\, directs this production starring Devyn Wade and Giancarlo Lugo. Chalk Circle Collective is the avant garde theatre company behind last year’s “The Strangers” at the Old Town theatre and the award-winning productions of “Constellations” and “The Turn of the Screw” Chalk Circle Collective on Facebook / Instagram
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/advanced-persistent-teenagers-a-play-by-deepak-kumar/2026-09-06/
LOCATION:Dottie Studio Theater – The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center\, 2880 Roosevelt Road\, San Diego\, CA\, 92106\, United States
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socalspotlight.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ADVANCED-PERSISTENT-TEENS-e1787890422586.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T163000
DTSTAMP:20260822T055101Z
CREATED:20260822T054846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T055101Z
UID:10002258-1788703200-1788712200@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:'Arsenic and Old Lace'
DESCRIPTION:Arsenic and Old Lace \n\n\nBy Joseph Kesselring\n\n\n\nMurder\, manners\, and mayhem \n\n\n\n\nAugust 14 – September 6\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\nFriday-Saturday @ 7pm\nSaturday-Sunday @ 2pm \n\n\n\n\n\nDirected by Kira Blaskovich \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbby and Martha Brewster\, two sweet\, silver-haired spinster aunts\, practice the kindest form of charity: elderberry wine laced with arsenic for lonely old gentlemen. Their fast-talking theater-critic nephew Mortimer uncovers the macabre family secret amid his whirlwind engagement. Add a brother channeling Teddy Roosevelt and a Boris Karloff-lookalike criminal\, and the farce bursts into pandemonium—as the cellar stacks up with bodies. A timeless hit\, Joseph Kesselring’s Arsenic and Old Lace is a classic dark comedy about the only thing more deadly than poison: family.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/arsenic-and-old-lace/2026-09-06/
LOCATION:Corondao Playhouse\, 1835 Strand Way\, Coronado\, CA\, 92118-3005
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socalspotlight.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Arsenic-1200x12001-1-e1787377715286.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T210000
DTSTAMP:20260904T124758Z
CREATED:20260904T124758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T124758Z
UID:10002304-1788714000-1788728400@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:San Diego's annual Asian American Dance Festival
DESCRIPTION:Last year’s inaugural festival and 5-month residency program were optimistic gambles that proved to be a huge success. With the help of over 30 community volunteers\, we presented 34 choreographic works\, served 191 artists from Southern California and around the globe\, and reached over 500 local audience members here in San Diego. Building on this amazing momentum\, AADF2026: Becoming Asian American is aiming even higher and hoping to increase the number of artists and audiences served. \nIn order to accomplish our lofty goals for 2026\, we need everyone’s support—local dance artists\, students\, teachers\, studio owners\, volunteers\, sponsors\, business owners—from hands on help to fundraising and more. Team AADF is a small group of passionate volunteers\, but we can’t do this alone. We’re counting on community to join us again and help get AADF2026 on stage!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/san-diegos-annual-asian-american-dance-festival/2026-09-06/
LOCATION:Multiple venues (see link)
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socalspotlight.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AADF2026-Webpage-Header2048x800-5d9871a1-e1788526069858.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T220000
DTSTAMP:20260911T033857Z
CREATED:20260911T033857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T033857Z
UID:10002314-1788721200-1788732000@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:Begin Again
DESCRIPTION:When Gretta\, a gifted but heartbroken songwriter\, crosses paths with Dan\, a record producer on the brink of burnout\, their chance encounter sparks an unexpected collaboration that transforms them both. Begin Again features an original score by Grammy Award-winning pop-rock band Train (“Drops of Jupiter\,” “Hey\, Soul Sister”)\, direction by Lorin Latarro (Waitress\, Chess)\, and is inspired by the Academy Award–nominated film written and directed by John Carney (Once). Set against the exhilarating backdrop of New York City\, Begin Again is a world premiere musical about rediscovering passion\, purpose\, and the courage to start over.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/begin-again/2026-09-06/
LOCATION:The Old Globe\, 1363 Old Globe Way\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socalspotlight.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/BeginAgain-e1789097897899.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260907T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260907T210000
DTSTAMP:20260904T124758Z
CREATED:20260904T124758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T124758Z
UID:10002305-1788800400-1788814800@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:San Diego's annual Asian American Dance Festival
DESCRIPTION:Last year’s inaugural festival and 5-month residency program were optimistic gambles that proved to be a huge success. With the help of over 30 community volunteers\, we presented 34 choreographic works\, served 191 artists from Southern California and around the globe\, and reached over 500 local audience members here in San Diego. Building on this amazing momentum\, AADF2026: Becoming Asian American is aiming even higher and hoping to increase the number of artists and audiences served. \nIn order to accomplish our lofty goals for 2026\, we need everyone’s support—local dance artists\, students\, teachers\, studio owners\, volunteers\, sponsors\, business owners—from hands on help to fundraising and more. Team AADF is a small group of passionate volunteers\, but we can’t do this alone. We’re counting on community to join us again and help get AADF2026 on stage!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/san-diegos-annual-asian-american-dance-festival/2026-09-07/
LOCATION:Multiple venues (see link)
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socalspotlight.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AADF2026-Webpage-Header2048x800-5d9871a1-e1788526069858.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T210000
DTSTAMP:20260904T124758Z
CREATED:20260904T124758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T124758Z
UID:10002306-1788886800-1788901200@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:San Diego's annual Asian American Dance Festival
DESCRIPTION:Last year’s inaugural festival and 5-month residency program were optimistic gambles that proved to be a huge success. With the help of over 30 community volunteers\, we presented 34 choreographic works\, served 191 artists from Southern California and around the globe\, and reached over 500 local audience members here in San Diego. Building on this amazing momentum\, AADF2026: Becoming Asian American is aiming even higher and hoping to increase the number of artists and audiences served. \nIn order to accomplish our lofty goals for 2026\, we need everyone’s support—local dance artists\, students\, teachers\, studio owners\, volunteers\, sponsors\, business owners—from hands on help to fundraising and more. Team AADF is a small group of passionate volunteers\, but we can’t do this alone. We’re counting on community to join us again and help get AADF2026 on stage!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/san-diegos-annual-asian-american-dance-festival/2026-09-08/
LOCATION:Multiple venues (see link)
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socalspotlight.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AADF2026-Webpage-Header2048x800-5d9871a1-e1788526069858.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T220000
DTSTAMP:20260911T033857Z
CREATED:20260911T033857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T033857Z
UID:10002315-1788894000-1788904800@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:Begin Again
DESCRIPTION:When Gretta\, a gifted but heartbroken songwriter\, crosses paths with Dan\, a record producer on the brink of burnout\, their chance encounter sparks an unexpected collaboration that transforms them both. Begin Again features an original score by Grammy Award-winning pop-rock band Train (“Drops of Jupiter\,” “Hey\, Soul Sister”)\, direction by Lorin Latarro (Waitress\, Chess)\, and is inspired by the Academy Award–nominated film written and directed by John Carney (Once). Set against the exhilarating backdrop of New York City\, Begin Again is a world premiere musical about rediscovering passion\, purpose\, and the courage to start over.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/begin-again/2026-09-08/
LOCATION:The Old Globe\, 1363 Old Globe Way\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socalspotlight.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/BeginAgain-e1789097897899.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260904T124758Z
CREATED:20260904T124758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T124758Z
UID:10002307-1788973200-1788987600@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:San Diego's annual Asian American Dance Festival
DESCRIPTION:Last year’s inaugural festival and 5-month residency program were optimistic gambles that proved to be a huge success. With the help of over 30 community volunteers\, we presented 34 choreographic works\, served 191 artists from Southern California and around the globe\, and reached over 500 local audience members here in San Diego. Building on this amazing momentum\, AADF2026: Becoming Asian American is aiming even higher and hoping to increase the number of artists and audiences served. \nIn order to accomplish our lofty goals for 2026\, we need everyone’s support—local dance artists\, students\, teachers\, studio owners\, volunteers\, sponsors\, business owners—from hands on help to fundraising and more. Team AADF is a small group of passionate volunteers\, but we can’t do this alone. We’re counting on community to join us again and help get AADF2026 on stage!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/san-diegos-annual-asian-american-dance-festival/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Multiple venues (see link)
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socalspotlight.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AADF2026-Webpage-Header2048x800-5d9871a1-e1788526069858.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T220000
DTSTAMP:20260911T033857Z
CREATED:20260911T033857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T033857Z
UID:10002316-1788980400-1788991200@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:Begin Again
DESCRIPTION:When Gretta\, a gifted but heartbroken songwriter\, crosses paths with Dan\, a record producer on the brink of burnout\, their chance encounter sparks an unexpected collaboration that transforms them both. Begin Again features an original score by Grammy Award-winning pop-rock band Train (“Drops of Jupiter\,” “Hey\, Soul Sister”)\, direction by Lorin Latarro (Waitress\, Chess)\, and is inspired by the Academy Award–nominated film written and directed by John Carney (Once). Set against the exhilarating backdrop of New York City\, Begin Again is a world premiere musical about rediscovering passion\, purpose\, and the courage to start over.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/begin-again/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:The Old Globe\, 1363 Old Globe Way\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socalspotlight.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/BeginAgain-e1789097897899.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T190000
DTSTAMP:20260903T042918Z
CREATED:20260903T042755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T042918Z
UID:10002290-1789027200-1789066800@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:US Open Adaptive  Surfing Championship
DESCRIPTION:One of the top adaptive surfing events in the world. In 2017\, the Stoke for Life Foundation held the very first U.S. Open adaptive surfing championship in O’side\, driven to bring awareness to the rehabilitative benefits of adaptive water sports and the importance of beach access for people with disabilities. Over the course of the weekend\, what the beachgoing crowd quickly learned was that elite world-class adaptive surfing is equal parts inspiring and exhilarating—and totally aggro. Now\, each year the best of the best paddle out on the north side of the O’side Pier to claim a piece of the $30\,000 prize purse.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/us-open-adaptive-surfing-championship/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:Oceanside Pier\, The Strand N Oceanside\, Oceanside\, CA
CATEGORIES:SD Sports Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Sports Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socalspotlight.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/adaptivesurfing-e1788409738485.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260904T124758Z
CREATED:20260904T124758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T124758Z
UID:10002308-1789059600-1789074000@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:San Diego's annual Asian American Dance Festival
DESCRIPTION:Last year’s inaugural festival and 5-month residency program were optimistic gambles that proved to be a huge success. With the help of over 30 community volunteers\, we presented 34 choreographic works\, served 191 artists from Southern California and around the globe\, and reached over 500 local audience members here in San Diego. Building on this amazing momentum\, AADF2026: Becoming Asian American is aiming even higher and hoping to increase the number of artists and audiences served. \nIn order to accomplish our lofty goals for 2026\, we need everyone’s support—local dance artists\, students\, teachers\, studio owners\, volunteers\, sponsors\, business owners—from hands on help to fundraising and more. Team AADF is a small group of passionate volunteers\, but we can’t do this alone. We’re counting on community to join us again and help get AADF2026 on stage!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/san-diegos-annual-asian-american-dance-festival/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:Multiple venues (see link)
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socalspotlight.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AADF2026-Webpage-Header2048x800-5d9871a1-e1788526069858.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T220000
DTSTAMP:20260911T033857Z
CREATED:20260911T033857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T033857Z
UID:10002317-1789066800-1789077600@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:Begin Again
DESCRIPTION:When Gretta\, a gifted but heartbroken songwriter\, crosses paths with Dan\, a record producer on the brink of burnout\, their chance encounter sparks an unexpected collaboration that transforms them both. Begin Again features an original score by Grammy Award-winning pop-rock band Train (“Drops of Jupiter\,” “Hey\, Soul Sister”)\, direction by Lorin Latarro (Waitress\, Chess)\, and is inspired by the Academy Award–nominated film written and directed by John Carney (Once). Set against the exhilarating backdrop of New York City\, Begin Again is a world premiere musical about rediscovering passion\, purpose\, and the courage to start over.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/begin-again/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:The Old Globe\, 1363 Old Globe Way\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://socalspotlight.biz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/BeginAgain-e1789097897899.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T190000
DTSTAMP:20260903T042918Z
CREATED:20260903T042755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T042918Z
UID:10002291-1789113600-1789153200@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:US Open Adaptive  Surfing Championship
DESCRIPTION:One of the top adaptive surfing events in the world. In 2017\, the Stoke for Life Foundation held the very first U.S. Open adaptive surfing championship in O’side\, driven to bring awareness to the rehabilitative benefits of adaptive water sports and the importance of beach access for people with disabilities. Over the course of the weekend\, what the beachgoing crowd quickly learned was that elite world-class adaptive surfing is equal parts inspiring and exhilarating—and totally aggro. Now\, each year the best of the best paddle out on the north side of the O’side Pier to claim a piece of the $30\,000 prize purse.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/us-open-adaptive-surfing-championship/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Oceanside Pier\, The Strand N Oceanside\, Oceanside\, CA
CATEGORIES:SD Sports Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Sports Events
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