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Back by popular demand is the Manny Cepeda Orchestra Sextet, bringing the best of Tropical Music to the Lyric Courtyard at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. This is a free-admission event, with the option to book a paid table if you wish. Don't forget your dancing shoes!
Sabrosas Latin Orchestra, San Diego’s first and only all-female salsa band and a 501(c)(3) organization, is celebrating five years of community, music, and fun in 2024. Founded after identifying a unique opportunity to unite as female musicians, the band brings a shared love of salsa and Latin music to audiences throughout Southern California. With a […]
The Chicano Block Party is an annual celebration of Chicano art, culture, and community presented by the California Center for the Arts Museum in honor of Chicano Heritage Month in California. Inspired by the exhibitions and artists featured at the Museum, the event brings together artists, musicians, lowrider clubs, community organizations, and visitors for a […]
Get ready to embark on A Whole New Adventure as The Adventure Markets brings its very first ON TOUR market to the California Center for the Arts, Escondido! On Sunday, August 2, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, explore a magical afternoon filled with 75+ craft and food vendors, unique shopping, delicious treats, and fun for the whole family. Enjoy hourly raffles, […]
Los Rebeldes Románticos are redefining the local music scene with their passion for romantic music and timeless melodies. Known for their soulful performances, the trio has captivated audiences across Los Angeles, from enchanting crowds at the Union Station Holiday Show to energizing the city’s nightlife, and most recently, performing for over 1,000 people at the Levitt […]
Click “BUY TICKETS” to order VIP seating at the tables! The California Center for the Arts, Escondido, is proud to present the 61st Annual Independence Day Festival, a beloved community tradition filled with music, culture, and patriotic fun. This free family-friendly event returns on Saturday, July 4 from 4:30pm to 9:30pm in Grape Day Park and the Center for the Arts […]
Sonido De La Frontera is the combination of Soundsystem culture, hip hop production aesthetic, and the sounds of Latin America’s most prolific dance music: Cumbia. The result is a bass oriented, dance driven music with a sound unique to the border between San Diego, California and Tijuana, Mexico. This trio is made up of Karlos […]
AniPop will return on May 16, 2026, at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido! Event hours are 10:00 am to 6:00pm. This will be our North County sister event to San Diego Anime Con and will feature a more kawaii focus on anime and pop culture! AniPop returns as an event with vendors […]
AniPop will return on May 16, 2026, at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido! Event hours are 10:00 am to 6:00pm. This will be our North County sister event to San Diego Anime Con and will feature a more kawaii focus on anime and pop culture! AniPop returns as an event with vendors […]
“Shemekia Copeland is the greatest blues singer of her generation.” – The Washington Post “Shemekia Copeland has established herself as one of the leading blues artists of our time. Profound and truly powerful, inviting you to think and to party.” – NPR Music “Shemekia Copeland gets her message across loud and clear. She transcends with […]
Hidden City Sounds – San Diego Music Awards Nominee Showcase featuring: Hidden City Sounds returns to the California Center for the Arts, Escondido with a special San Diego Music Awards nominee showcase featuring Jesse Ray Smith, Kimmi Bitter, and Rebecca Jade. Join us on Friday, April 10 at 7:00 PM for a free outdoor concert […]
The United States Army Field Band from Washington, D.C., is the official touring musical representative of the U.S. Army. Their mission is to connect with Americans, share Army Stories, and honor Veterans as the Musical Ambassadors of the Army. These active-duty Soldiers tour nationally and internationally, performing for live audiences in large concert venues, while […]