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| All Day | The 14th Annual San Diego International Fringe Festival The San Diego International Fringe Festival returns for its 14th groundbreaking year—launching May 12 with Fringe Previews and continuing through May 24, 2026. This year marks an extraordinary moment for our region as we continue expanding our binational artistic footprint and prepare to welcome global leaders for the World Fringe Congress 2026. For 2026, we introduce the Baja California Pilot Program—not our first activity in Baja, but an intentional, modest first-phase return designed to grow sustainably in the years ahead. This long-term vision includes thoughtful expansion south toward Ensenada and east toward Mexicali, strengthening a vibrant cross-border creative corridor. As always, San Diego International Fringe Festival remains committed to open access: unjuried, uncensored, and artist-driven. This year, artist applications were launched quietly and without advance notifications to ensure new artists, emerging voices, and first-time applicants have an equal opportunity to participate alongside returning companies. Whether you’re a longtime Fringer or discovering us for the first time, we invite you to join us in 2026 as artists from around the world come together to create, experiment, challenge expectations, and celebrate the power of performance without limits.
Festival Schedule
Locations vary |
| 4:30 PM | Music: Ali Paris Blending Middle Eastern music with elements of jazz and Western classical styles, Ali Paris has captivated audiences with his mastery on the qanun, a traditional instrument dating back to the 14th century. He's performed all across the country—from the Kennedy Center to Lincoln Center and beyond. Hear his unforgettable global rhythms at The Conrad in the Wu Tsai QRT.yrd as part of The Wu Tsai QRT.yrd Concert Series.
The Conrad |
| 6:00 PM | Music: Son Rompe Pera Bad Vibes Good Friends and Quartyard present: Son Rompe Pera
Quartyard |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe Theatre |
| Stage: Breaking Legs Find out what happens when you have Three mobsters a theatrical producer in need of money and a daughter looking for a husband all in business togeather. The theatrical world will never be the same..
CaInnovation Family Community Theatre |
| 7:30 PM | Indonesian Shadow Puppetry with Woro Mustiko Siwi Indonesian Shadow Puppetry with Woro Mustiko Siwi
Audiences will be treated to a rare and captivating performance of wayang kulit, Indonesia’s renowned shadow puppet theater. This ancient art form uses hand-carved leather puppets, accompanied by a traditional gamelan ensemble, to bring to life epic tales from the Ramayana and Mahabharata. In this special presentation, celebrated shadow puppet master (dhalang) Woro Mustiko Siwi—one of the few women in Indonesia to achieve national and international acclaim in this traditionally male-dominated art form—will lead a condensed one-hour performance, thoughtfully adapted from the full six- to eight-hour format. The story, rooted in Javanese culture yet rich in universal themes, will be performed in English for the first time by an Indonesian woman puppeteer.
Presented by the Center for World Music
Minge International Museum |
| Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| Stage: A Room In The Castle In an ambiguous time, and in today’s vernacular Ophelia and Gertrude shift focus in this angsty retelling of Hamlet. Who really goes mad when faced with madness. What do you do when your only options are to bed, marry, or kill…your narrative.
MOXIE Theatre |
| Music: Vidya Kalyanaraman Indian Fine Arts Academy of San Diego presents “Divine Notes” – Vidya Live
Seaside Center for Spiritual Living |
| 8:00 PM | Stage: Beau Jest Fall under the spell of this effervescent romantic comedy where love, laughter, and tradition playfully intertwine. North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Beau Jest, James Sherman’s delightful Jewish-American story that weaves together vibrant traditions, sizzling chemistry, and joyous celebrations into a warm-hearted theatrical treat. Bursting with laugh-out-loud moments and tender revelations, this smart crowd-pleaser celebrates family, devotion, and finding your true self. Fresh, funny, and deeply heartfelt, Beau Jest delivers the perfect blend of humor and heart that will leave you smiling long after the final bow.
North Coast Repertory Theatre |
| All Day | The 14th Annual San Diego International Fringe Festival The San Diego International Fringe Festival returns for its 14th groundbreaking year—launching May 12 with Fringe Previews and continuing through May 24, 2026. This year marks an extraordinary moment for our region as we continue expanding our binational artistic footprint and prepare to welcome global leaders for the World Fringe Congress 2026. For 2026, we introduce the Baja California Pilot Program—not our first activity in Baja, but an intentional, modest first-phase return designed to grow sustainably in the years ahead. This long-term vision includes thoughtful expansion south toward Ensenada and east toward Mexicali, strengthening a vibrant cross-border creative corridor. As always, San Diego International Fringe Festival remains committed to open access: unjuried, uncensored, and artist-driven. This year, artist applications were launched quietly and without advance notifications to ensure new artists, emerging voices, and first-time applicants have an equal opportunity to participate alongside returning companies. Whether you’re a longtime Fringer or discovering us for the first time, we invite you to join us in 2026 as artists from around the world come together to create, experiment, challenge expectations, and celebrate the power of performance without limits.
Festival Schedule
Locations vary |
| 10:00 AM | Exhibit: Looks Like Home India Thompson reflects on ownership and emotional attachment through intricately woven reed sculptures, transforming everyday domestic objects into meditations on home in the age of renting. The exhibition explores the emotional connections people form with ordinary domestic objects in spaces they call home. Thompson’s sculptures use basketry to tell stories and highlight the importance of craft across cultures.
Mingei International Museum |
| AniPop Kawaii Anime Convention Announcing the return of AniPop – North County’s new kawaii anime convention! There will be vendors, artists, idols, games, photo opps, panels, and more exciting anime fun!
California Center for the Arts |
| Author Talk: Essie Fox Warwick's presents Essie Fox as she discusses her new book, Catherine: A Retelling of Wuthering Heights, in conversation with Rachel McMillan. Essie Fox is a Sunday Times bestselling author known for her richly imagined historical and gothic fiction.
Online Streaming Event |
| 11:00 AM | House of USA: Asian Pacific Cultural Festival House of USA: Asian Pacific Cultural Festival
The Asian Pacific Cultural Festival of San Diego is the LARGEST celebration of Asian Pacific American Cultures in San Diego and will feature cultural and traditional performances from a dozen countries and cultures, including Japan, China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Korea, Myanmar, Indonesia, Hawaii, Cambodia, Thailand, Taiwan, Polynesia, and more!
International Cottages |
| A Day at the Park: Barrio Logan The Port of San Diego is excited to present “A Day at the Park,” a FREE family-friendly multicultural celebration at our Port park in Barrio Logan located at 1449 Cesar E. Chavez Pkwy, San Diego on Saturday, May 16. Come enjoy the celebration featuring local food vendors, entertainment, performances, and activities for kids of all ages.
Port Park in Barrio Logan |
| NOON | Maifest 2026: A Celebration of Spring Meet us for our spring festival and Oktoberfest's little sister: Maifest! Enjoy a variety of fun attractions including a biergarten with vendor booths and picnic tables, a kid zone, and live bands scheduled throughout the event. Other live entertainment includes dance performances by BoogieTanz and KinderTanz dancers. Sample a selection of tasty German food and desserts while drinking traditional Maibowle, spring beers and non-alcoholic beverages. Maifest is fun for all ages!
German American Society |
| 2:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
The Old Globe |
| Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| Stage: Beau Jest Fall under the spell of this effervescent romantic comedy where love, laughter, and tradition playfully intertwine. North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Beau Jest, James Sherman’s delightful Jewish-American story that weaves together vibrant traditions, sizzling chemistry, and joyous celebrations into a warm-hearted theatrical treat. Bursting with laugh-out-loud moments and tender revelations, this smart crowd-pleaser celebrates family, devotion, and finding your true self. Fresh, funny, and deeply heartfelt, Beau Jest delivers the perfect blend of humor and heart that will leave you smiling long after the final bow.
North Coast Repertory Theatre |
| Stage: Breaking Legs Find out what happens when you have Three mobsters a theatrical producer in need of money and a daughter looking for a husband all in business togeather. The theatrical world will never be the same..
CaInnovation Family Community Theatre |
| 3:00 PM | Ukraine Unveiled! – Escondido Celebration of Dance and Music An evening celebrating the beauty and diversity of Ukrainian culture. Enjoy vibrant folk and contemporary dance performances, traditional Ukrainian songs, and the captivating sound of the bandura. Experience a rich cultural journey expressed through rhythm, melody, and tradition. The Ukrainian dance group “Namysto,” Paul Filenko — who blends tradition with modern expression through the centuries-old Ukrainian instrument, the Bandura — and Yaroslava Caracosa, known for her remarkable voice and artistry, will bring Ukrainian dance, music, and cultural heritage to life.
Mershops North County Mall |
| 6:30 PM | Lucha Libre/Wrestling Lucha Libre Wrestling at Mason Ale Works.
Mason Ale Works Tasting Room |
| 7:00 PM | Dance: San Diego Folk Dance Center - Greek Night The San Diego Folk Dance Center presents a Greek Night with teaching by Tony Petroulias and live music by Parea. Enjoy an evening of traditional Greek dancing with instruction followed by a dance party with live music. Please bring a snack to share at the party.
San Diego Oasis Wellness Center |
| Stage: Breaking Legs Find out what happens when you have Three mobsters a theatrical producer in need of money and a daughter looking for a husband all in business togeather. The theatrical world will never be the same..
CaInnovation Family Community Theatre |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: A Room In The Castle In an ambiguous time, and in today’s vernacular Ophelia and Gertrude shift focus in this angsty retelling of Hamlet. Who really goes mad when faced with madness. What do you do when your only options are to bed, marry, or kill…your narrative.
MOXIE Theatre |
| 8:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe |
| Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| Stage: Beau Jest Fall under the spell of this effervescent romantic comedy where love, laughter, and tradition playfully intertwine. North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Beau Jest, James Sherman’s delightful Jewish-American story that weaves together vibrant traditions, sizzling chemistry, and joyous celebrations into a warm-hearted theatrical treat. Bursting with laugh-out-loud moments and tender revelations, this smart crowd-pleaser celebrates family, devotion, and finding your true self. Fresh, funny, and deeply heartfelt, Beau Jest delivers the perfect blend of humor and heart that will leave you smiling long after the final bow.
North Coast Repertory Theatre |
| All Day | The 14th Annual San Diego International Fringe Festival The San Diego International Fringe Festival returns for its 14th groundbreaking year—launching May 12 with Fringe Previews and continuing through May 24, 2026. This year marks an extraordinary moment for our region as we continue expanding our binational artistic footprint and prepare to welcome global leaders for the World Fringe Congress 2026. For 2026, we introduce the Baja California Pilot Program—not our first activity in Baja, but an intentional, modest first-phase return designed to grow sustainably in the years ahead. This long-term vision includes thoughtful expansion south toward Ensenada and east toward Mexicali, strengthening a vibrant cross-border creative corridor. As always, San Diego International Fringe Festival remains committed to open access: unjuried, uncensored, and artist-driven. This year, artist applications were launched quietly and without advance notifications to ensure new artists, emerging voices, and first-time applicants have an equal opportunity to participate alongside returning companies. Whether you’re a longtime Fringer or discovering us for the first time, we invite you to join us in 2026 as artists from around the world come together to create, experiment, challenge expectations, and celebrate the power of performance without limits.
Festival Schedule
Locations vary |
| 10:00 AM | Exhibiton: Americans and the Holocaust The Grossmont College Library will host "Americans and the Holocaust," a nationally recognized traveling exhibition from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the American Library Association. Drawing on powerful primary sources, the exhibition explores how Americans responded to Nazism, war, and genocide during the 1930s and 1940s. It challenges common assumptions about public awareness and action during the Holocaust, inviting visitors to examine the social, political, and cultural forces that shaped those responses. A series of free public programs—including survivor testimony, lectures, films, and performances—will complement the exhibition and deepen engagement with its themes.
Grossmont College |
| 11:00 AM | House of Norway Lawn Program Join the House of Norway as they celebrate Norwegian music, dance, food, and more!
International Cottages |
| 1:30 PM | Music: DŰVŐ Táncház Music: DŰVŐ Táncház
Hungarian music and dance aficionados rejoice! DÉNES & SZABOLCS HRÚZ of the renowned DŰVŐ band return to San Diego for an afternoon Táncház (dance party) — with citera artist, KRISZTIÁN DÖMÉNY. Non-dancers, music lovers, families, and dancers of all skill levels are welcome! Partners not required. RSVP (helpful & appreciated) here on Facebook.
Balboa Park Club Ballroom |
| 2:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
The Old Globe |
| Stage: A Room In The Castle In an ambiguous time, and in today’s vernacular Ophelia and Gertrude shift focus in this angsty retelling of Hamlet. Who really goes mad when faced with madness. What do you do when your only options are to bed, marry, or kill…your narrative.
MOXIE Theatre |
| Stage: Beau Jest Fall under the spell of this effervescent romantic comedy where love, laughter, and tradition playfully intertwine. North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Beau Jest, James Sherman’s delightful Jewish-American story that weaves together vibrant traditions, sizzling chemistry, and joyous celebrations into a warm-hearted theatrical treat. Bursting with laugh-out-loud moments and tender revelations, this smart crowd-pleaser celebrates family, devotion, and finding your true self. Fresh, funny, and deeply heartfelt, Beau Jest delivers the perfect blend of humor and heart that will leave you smiling long after the final bow.
North Coast Repertory Theatre |
| 3:00 PM | Opera: Zarzuela at the Villa Zarzuela comes to San Diego! A passionate beauty sways the hearts and political leanings of two men as Spain is torn between monarchy and revolution in Federico Moreno Torroba’s “Luisa Fernanda.” This fiery yet romantic drama is a great example of Zarzuela, a unique Spanish art form incorporating classical singing as well as spoken words to tell stories of the people. “Luisa Fernanda” was written in 1932, and it has been one of the most beloved Zarzuelas ever since. Cinballera Entertainment is honoring San Diego’s rich Hispanic history by performing this Zarzuela in concert at the beautiful Villa Montezuma. The production will be performed in costume and with as much staging as possible in the intimate setting of the Villa. Cinballera’s Season 3 finale also honors its founders’ operatic history. Sisters Tiffany and Rebekah Brannan performed in this opera at ages 12 and 9, their first opera
Villa Montezuma |
| 4:00 PM | Music: Bandura in the Park Settle in for relaxed musical performances and casual talks about Ukraine's storied, bardic tradition. Complimentary snacks and drinks will be served. House of Ukraine |
| Odissi Dance School Annual Performance Odissi is one of the oldest and most sophisticated forms of Indian classical dance. It is thought to have originated as early as the second century BCE in what is now the eastern state of Odisha. Odissi is well-known for its lyrical nature, grace, fluid movements, and expressive, asymmetrical body postures.
Canyon Crest Academy |
| Stage: Breaking Legs Find out what happens when you have Three mobsters a theatrical producer in need of money and a daughter looking for a husband all in business togeather. The theatrical world will never be the same..
CaInnovation Family Community Theatre |
| 6:00 PM | Music: Feria del Caballo In Spain, there are yearly spring fairs that celebrate equestrian tradition, fine wine, and flamenco. Everyone wears fancy fair dresses and suits to enjoy traditional Spanish music and dance. This year we celebrate and honor the Feria de Caballo at Charade Speakeasy in Bankers Hill. We will feature 'Sol y Sombra,' a Flamenco Fusion group that plays everything from Latin Jazz Standards to Rock. Enjoy the Spanish/Flamenco inspired atmosphere and the exquisite drinks, specialized cocktails from Charade!
Charade Speakeasy |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe Theatre |
| All Day | The 14th Annual San Diego International Fringe Festival The San Diego International Fringe Festival returns for its 14th groundbreaking year—launching May 12 with Fringe Previews and continuing through May 24, 2026. This year marks an extraordinary moment for our region as we continue expanding our binational artistic footprint and prepare to welcome global leaders for the World Fringe Congress 2026. For 2026, we introduce the Baja California Pilot Program—not our first activity in Baja, but an intentional, modest first-phase return designed to grow sustainably in the years ahead. This long-term vision includes thoughtful expansion south toward Ensenada and east toward Mexicali, strengthening a vibrant cross-border creative corridor. As always, San Diego International Fringe Festival remains committed to open access: unjuried, uncensored, and artist-driven. This year, artist applications were launched quietly and without advance notifications to ensure new artists, emerging voices, and first-time applicants have an equal opportunity to participate alongside returning companies. Whether you’re a longtime Fringer or discovering us for the first time, we invite you to join us in 2026 as artists from around the world come together to create, experiment, challenge expectations, and celebrate the power of performance without limits.
Festival Schedule
Locations vary |
| 10:00 AM | Stage: A Room In The Castle In an ambiguous time, and in today’s vernacular Ophelia and Gertrude shift focus in this angsty retelling of Hamlet. Who really goes mad when faced with madness. What do you do when your only options are to bed, marry, or kill…your narrative.
MOXIE Theatre |
| NOON | Black Family Liberation Day and Malcolm X Day The Street General is calling for Black Liberation Day, also known as Black Family Day! Our Black community is encouraged to come together in support of the Black family, to emphasize the importance of Black men supporting their families, and to invite mothers to bring their sons to meet positive role models in the community. This event coincides with Malcolm X Day, followed by Liberation Day the next weekend. We are calling on Black leaders, political leaders, and grassroots community activists to gather at the "People's House," also known as the BCA, located at 6125 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92114. Join us from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm for free resources and set up booths. Please RSVP at . We also welcome speakers and leaders for a Black roundtable discussion.
Black Contractors Association |
| 6:30 PM | Open Reading: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Part One) This comedy is known for its blend of romance, magic, and humor, exploring themes of love’s irrationality, appearance versus reality, and order versus disorder. Charlie Riendeau is our director.
Coronado Public Library |
| 7:00 PM | Opera: Zarzuela at the Villa Zarzuela comes to San Diego! A passionate beauty sways the hearts and political leanings of two men as Spain is torn between monarchy and revolution in Federico Moreno Torroba’s “Luisa Fernanda.” This fiery yet romantic drama is a great example of Zarzuela, a unique Spanish art form incorporating classical singing as well as spoken words to tell stories of the people. “Luisa Fernanda” was written in 1932, and it has been one of the most beloved Zarzuelas ever since. Cinballera Entertainment is honoring San Diego’s rich Hispanic history by performing this Zarzuela in concert at the beautiful Villa Montezuma. The production will be performed in costume and with as much staging as possible in the intimate setting of the Villa. Cinballera’s Season 3 finale also honors its founders’ operatic history. Sisters Tiffany and Rebekah Brannan performed in this opera at ages 12 and 9, their first opera
Villa Montezuma |
| Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe Theatre |
| The 400 Blows François Truffaut’s first feature is also his most personal. Told through the eyes of Truffaut’s cinematic counterpart, Antoine Doinel (Jean-Pierre Léaud), The 400 Blows sensitively re-creates the trials of Truffaut’s own childhood, unsentimentally portraying aloof parents, oppressive teachers, and petty crime. The film marked Truffaut’s passage from leading critic to trailblazing auteur of the French New Wave.
Digital Gym Cinema |
| The San Diego Jewish Men's Choir Come celebrate the San Diego Jewish Men's Choir's triumphant debut at Carnegie Hall with this JEWBILATION! concert. The concert will feature a program of uplifting Jewish music in a variety of styles and languages including English, Ladino, Hebrew, Yiddish and more! A reception will follow the concert.
Chabad of Pacific Beach |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| All Day | The 14th Annual San Diego International Fringe Festival The San Diego International Fringe Festival returns for its 14th groundbreaking year—launching May 12 with Fringe Previews and continuing through May 24, 2026. This year marks an extraordinary moment for our region as we continue expanding our binational artistic footprint and prepare to welcome global leaders for the World Fringe Congress 2026. For 2026, we introduce the Baja California Pilot Program—not our first activity in Baja, but an intentional, modest first-phase return designed to grow sustainably in the years ahead. This long-term vision includes thoughtful expansion south toward Ensenada and east toward Mexicali, strengthening a vibrant cross-border creative corridor. As always, San Diego International Fringe Festival remains committed to open access: unjuried, uncensored, and artist-driven. This year, artist applications were launched quietly and without advance notifications to ensure new artists, emerging voices, and first-time applicants have an equal opportunity to participate alongside returning companies. Whether you’re a longtime Fringer or discovering us for the first time, we invite you to join us in 2026 as artists from around the world come together to create, experiment, challenge expectations, and celebrate the power of performance without limits.
Festival Schedule
Locations vary |
| 6:00 PM | Music: Kommuna Lux Ah, Zapad! is thrilled to kick off the summer with a bang, hosting a Domashnik for the epic Kommuna Lux, led by beloved frontman Zhenya Beltiukov. Kommuna Lux is bringing their electrifying sound to an intimate, one of a kind residential setting as part of their summer tour. Blending Eastern European folk traditions with vibrant, modern energy, their music carries the spirit of Ukraine through soulful melodies, rich instrumentation, and rhythms that make it impossible to stand still. With Zhenya Beltiukov at the helm, the band creates a live experience that feels both deeply personal and wildly uplifting. This is not your typical venue—it is close, personal, and alive. Whether you are dancing, swaying, or just soaking it all in, expect a night full of connection, joy, and unforgettable vibes.
Intercontinental Hotel |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe Theatre |
| Stage: Beau Jest Fall under the spell of this effervescent romantic comedy where love, laughter, and tradition playfully intertwine. North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Beau Jest, James Sherman’s delightful Jewish-American story that weaves together vibrant traditions, sizzling chemistry, and joyous celebrations into a warm-hearted theatrical treat. Bursting with laugh-out-loud moments and tender revelations, this smart crowd-pleaser celebrates family, devotion, and finding your true self. Fresh, funny, and deeply heartfelt, Beau Jest delivers the perfect blend of humor and heart that will leave you smiling long after the final bow.
North Coast Repertory Theatre |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| All Day | The 14th Annual San Diego International Fringe Festival The San Diego International Fringe Festival returns for its 14th groundbreaking year—launching May 12 with Fringe Previews and continuing through May 24, 2026. This year marks an extraordinary moment for our region as we continue expanding our binational artistic footprint and prepare to welcome global leaders for the World Fringe Congress 2026. For 2026, we introduce the Baja California Pilot Program—not our first activity in Baja, but an intentional, modest first-phase return designed to grow sustainably in the years ahead. This long-term vision includes thoughtful expansion south toward Ensenada and east toward Mexicali, strengthening a vibrant cross-border creative corridor. As always, San Diego International Fringe Festival remains committed to open access: unjuried, uncensored, and artist-driven. This year, artist applications were launched quietly and without advance notifications to ensure new artists, emerging voices, and first-time applicants have an equal opportunity to participate alongside returning companies. Whether you’re a longtime Fringer or discovering us for the first time, we invite you to join us in 2026 as artists from around the world come together to create, experiment, challenge expectations, and celebrate the power of performance without limits.
Festival Schedule
Locations vary |
| 3:30 PM | Asian American Pan-Pacific Heritage Celebration Join us as we celebrate Asian American Pan-Pacific Heritage Month! We will have fun folding origami papers and making headdresses, bookmarks, and other crafts. You can also take colorful selfies in our photo booths!
Carmel Valley Library |
| 5:00 PM | Talk: Grassroots Environmental Histories of China's Mao Era China in the Mao era is often dismissed as a period of unchecked ecological ruin, but the reality is far more complex. Professor Micah Muscolino of UC San Diego reveals how rapid industrialization collided with grassroots resistance and the "unruly agency" of nature itself. From forests to wetlands, he explores how early sustainability experiments coexisted with pollution and loss. Discover how these tangled legacies of struggle and adaptation continue to shape China's environmental dilemmas today. This public lecture series is organized by the 21st Century China Center at the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS).
Online Streaming Event |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe Theatre |
| Stage: Beau Jest Fall under the spell of this effervescent romantic comedy where love, laughter, and tradition playfully intertwine. North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Beau Jest, James Sherman’s delightful Jewish-American story that weaves together vibrant traditions, sizzling chemistry, and joyous celebrations into a warm-hearted theatrical treat. Bursting with laugh-out-loud moments and tender revelations, this smart crowd-pleaser celebrates family, devotion, and finding your true self. Fresh, funny, and deeply heartfelt, Beau Jest delivers the perfect blend of humor and heart that will leave you smiling long after the final bow.
North Coast Repertory Theatre |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| Stage: A Room In The Castle In an ambiguous time, and in today’s vernacular Ophelia and Gertrude shift focus in this angsty retelling of Hamlet. Who really goes mad when faced with madness. What do you do when your only options are to bed, marry, or kill…your narrative.
MOXIE Theatre |
| All Day | The 14th Annual San Diego International Fringe Festival The San Diego International Fringe Festival returns for its 14th groundbreaking year—launching May 12 with Fringe Previews and continuing through May 24, 2026. This year marks an extraordinary moment for our region as we continue expanding our binational artistic footprint and prepare to welcome global leaders for the World Fringe Congress 2026. For 2026, we introduce the Baja California Pilot Program—not our first activity in Baja, but an intentional, modest first-phase return designed to grow sustainably in the years ahead. This long-term vision includes thoughtful expansion south toward Ensenada and east toward Mexicali, strengthening a vibrant cross-border creative corridor. As always, San Diego International Fringe Festival remains committed to open access: unjuried, uncensored, and artist-driven. This year, artist applications were launched quietly and without advance notifications to ensure new artists, emerging voices, and first-time applicants have an equal opportunity to participate alongside returning companies. Whether you’re a longtime Fringer or discovering us for the first time, we invite you to join us in 2026 as artists from around the world come together to create, experiment, challenge expectations, and celebrate the power of performance without limits.
Festival Schedule
Locations vary |
| 6:00 PM | 22nd Annual Lebanese Festival Come and celebrate the rich flavors and traditions of Lebanon at the San Diego Lebanese Festival, hosted by St. Ephrem Maronite Catholic Church in El Cajon. Enjoy authentic Lebanese cuisine, delicious desserts, folkloric dancing, evening live music, a beer and wine garden, hookah, a kids’ fun zone, and a vibrant marketplace filled with unique vendors and cultural treasures. This family-friendly festival brings the spirit of Lebanon to San Diego with unforgettable food, entertainment, and community celebration. Whether you’re coming for the savory dishes, the sweet treats, the lively music, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. St. Ephrem Leba
St. Ephrem Maronite Catholic Church |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe Theatre |
| Dance: I Love Paris The San Diego Ballet is in residence with the Museum this season, offering a dynamic celebration of art, music, and dance as part of the Museum’s 100th anniversary. Inspired by the Museum’s special exhibition Cafes and Cabarets: The Spectacular Art of Toulouse-Lautrec, San Diego Ballet presents the stylish and effervescent I Love Paris, alongside the premiere of Debussy Dances, a tribute to French Impressionism and post-Impressionism art set to the music of Claude Debussy.
San Diego Museum Art |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| Stage: A Room In The Castle In an ambiguous time, and in today’s vernacular Ophelia and Gertrude shift focus in this angsty retelling of Hamlet. Who really goes mad when faced with madness. What do you do when your only options are to bed, marry, or kill…your narrative.
MOXIE Theatre |
| 8:00 PM | Stage: Beau Jest Fall under the spell of this effervescent romantic comedy where love, laughter, and tradition playfully intertwine. North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Beau Jest, James Sherman’s delightful Jewish-American story that weaves together vibrant traditions, sizzling chemistry, and joyous celebrations into a warm-hearted theatrical treat. Bursting with laugh-out-loud moments and tender revelations, this smart crowd-pleaser celebrates family, devotion, and finding your true self. Fresh, funny, and deeply heartfelt, Beau Jest delivers the perfect blend of humor and heart that will leave you smiling long after the final bow.
North Coast Repertory Theatre |
| All Day | The 14th Annual San Diego International Fringe Festival The San Diego International Fringe Festival returns for its 14th groundbreaking year—launching May 12 with Fringe Previews and continuing through May 24, 2026. This year marks an extraordinary moment for our region as we continue expanding our binational artistic footprint and prepare to welcome global leaders for the World Fringe Congress 2026. For 2026, we introduce the Baja California Pilot Program—not our first activity in Baja, but an intentional, modest first-phase return designed to grow sustainably in the years ahead. This long-term vision includes thoughtful expansion south toward Ensenada and east toward Mexicali, strengthening a vibrant cross-border creative corridor. As always, San Diego International Fringe Festival remains committed to open access: unjuried, uncensored, and artist-driven. This year, artist applications were launched quietly and without advance notifications to ensure new artists, emerging voices, and first-time applicants have an equal opportunity to participate alongside returning companies. Whether you’re a longtime Fringer or discovering us for the first time, we invite you to join us in 2026 as artists from around the world come together to create, experiment, challenge expectations, and celebrate the power of performance without limits.
Festival Schedule
Locations vary |
| 10:00 AM | Author Talk: Alessandra Ranelli Warwick's presents Alessandra Ranelli as she discusses her new book, Murder at the Hotel Orient, in conversation with Rachel McMillan. Alessandra Ranelli is a queer American author living in Vienna, Austria.
Online Streaming Event |
| 10:30 AM | Anime Workshop Learn to draw your favorite anime character or create your very own from scratch, no drawing experience needed! All materials will be provided! This FREE class is for ages 8-13.
Mission Valley Branch Library |
| 11:00 AM | 22nd Annual Lebanese Festival Come and celebrate the rich flavors and traditions of Lebanon at the San Diego Lebanese Festival, hosted by St. Ephrem Maronite Catholic Church in El Cajon. Enjoy authentic Lebanese cuisine, delicious desserts, folkloric dancing, evening live music, a beer and wine garden, hookah, a kids’ fun zone, and a vibrant marketplace filled with unique vendors and cultural treasures. This family-friendly festival brings the spirit of Lebanon to San Diego with unforgettable food, entertainment, and community celebration. Whether you’re coming for the savory dishes, the sweet treats, the lively music, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. St. Ephrem Leba
St. Ephrem Maronite Catholic Church |
| 2:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
The Old Globe |
| Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| Stage: Beau Jest Fall under the spell of this effervescent romantic comedy where love, laughter, and tradition playfully intertwine. North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Beau Jest, James Sherman’s delightful Jewish-American story that weaves together vibrant traditions, sizzling chemistry, and joyous celebrations into a warm-hearted theatrical treat. Bursting with laugh-out-loud moments and tender revelations, this smart crowd-pleaser celebrates family, devotion, and finding your true self. Fresh, funny, and deeply heartfelt, Beau Jest delivers the perfect blend of humor and heart that will leave you smiling long after the final bow.
North Coast Repertory Theatre |
| 3:00 PM | Cultura Fest Celebrate culture from around the world at Cultura Fest! Enjoy Hawaiian ukulele jam, folkloric Filipino music, West African drum circle, Brazilian capoeira martial arts, and Sabrosas Latin Orchestra. Plus a variety of delicious food vendors, paint-a-star and pot-a-plant activities. Fun for all ages!
El Jardin |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: A Room In The Castle In an ambiguous time, and in today’s vernacular Ophelia and Gertrude shift focus in this angsty retelling of Hamlet. Who really goes mad when faced with madness. What do you do when your only options are to bed, marry, or kill…your narrative.
MOXIE Theatre |
| 8:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe |
| Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| Dance: I Love Paris The San Diego Ballet is in residence with the Museum this season, offering a dynamic celebration of art, music, and dance as part of the Museum’s 100th anniversary. Inspired by the Museum’s special exhibition Cafes and Cabarets: The Spectacular Art of Toulouse-Lautrec, San Diego Ballet presents the stylish and effervescent I Love Paris, alongside the premiere of Debussy Dances, a tribute to French Impressionism and post-Impressionism art set to the music of Claude Debussy.
San Diego Museum Art |
| Stage: Beau Jest Fall under the spell of this effervescent romantic comedy where love, laughter, and tradition playfully intertwine. North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Beau Jest, James Sherman’s delightful Jewish-American story that weaves together vibrant traditions, sizzling chemistry, and joyous celebrations into a warm-hearted theatrical treat. Bursting with laugh-out-loud moments and tender revelations, this smart crowd-pleaser celebrates family, devotion, and finding your true self. Fresh, funny, and deeply heartfelt, Beau Jest delivers the perfect blend of humor and heart that will leave you smiling long after the final bow.
North Coast Repertory Theatre |
| 12:00 AM | Buddha's Birthday and Family Festival Join us for a heartwarming celebration of Buddha's Birthday and Family Festival embracing this year's theme: Harmony and Peace. Experience the joy of community with a traditional prayer service, followed by a vibrant gathering of local vegetarian and vegan restaurants, eco-friendly vendors, and organic plant-based products.
Learn about zero waste starting from your home, enjoy a live vegetarian cooking demo, and immerse yourself in a serene sound bath workshop and tea meditation. Plus, don't miss your chance to win exciting raffle prizes! Whether you seek mindfulness, delicious plant-based food, or a deeper connection with others and the planet, there's something for everyone.
Hsi Fang Temple |
| All Day | The 14th Annual San Diego International Fringe Festival The San Diego International Fringe Festival returns for its 14th groundbreaking year—launching May 12 with Fringe Previews and continuing through May 24, 2026. This year marks an extraordinary moment for our region as we continue expanding our binational artistic footprint and prepare to welcome global leaders for the World Fringe Congress 2026. For 2026, we introduce the Baja California Pilot Program—not our first activity in Baja, but an intentional, modest first-phase return designed to grow sustainably in the years ahead. This long-term vision includes thoughtful expansion south toward Ensenada and east toward Mexicali, strengthening a vibrant cross-border creative corridor. As always, San Diego International Fringe Festival remains committed to open access: unjuried, uncensored, and artist-driven. This year, artist applications were launched quietly and without advance notifications to ensure new artists, emerging voices, and first-time applicants have an equal opportunity to participate alongside returning companies. Whether you’re a longtime Fringer or discovering us for the first time, we invite you to join us in 2026 as artists from around the world come together to create, experiment, challenge expectations, and celebrate the power of performance without limits.
Festival Schedule
Locations vary |
| 11:00 AM | 22nd Annual Lebanese Festival Come and celebrate the rich flavors and traditions of Lebanon at the San Diego Lebanese Festival, hosted by St. Ephrem Maronite Catholic Church in El Cajon. Enjoy authentic Lebanese cuisine, delicious desserts, folkloric dancing, evening live music, a beer and wine garden, hookah, a kids’ fun zone, and a vibrant marketplace filled with unique vendors and cultural treasures. This family-friendly festival brings the spirit of Lebanon to San Diego with unforgettable food, entertainment, and community celebration. Whether you’re coming for the savory dishes, the sweet treats, the lively music, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. St. Ephrem Leba
St. Ephrem Maronite Catholic Church |
| 1:00 PM | Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| 2:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
The Old Globe |
| Dance: I Love Paris The San Diego Ballet is in residence with the Museum this season, offering a dynamic celebration of art, music, and dance as part of the Museum’s 100th anniversary. Inspired by the Museum’s special exhibition Cafes and Cabarets: The Spectacular Art of Toulouse-Lautrec, San Diego Ballet presents the stylish and effervescent I Love Paris, alongside the premiere of Debussy Dances, a tribute to French Impressionism and post-Impressionism art set to the music of Claude Debussy.
San Diego Museum Art |
| Stage: A Room In The Castle In an ambiguous time, and in today’s vernacular Ophelia and Gertrude shift focus in this angsty retelling of Hamlet. Who really goes mad when faced with madness. What do you do when your only options are to bed, marry, or kill…your narrative.
MOXIE Theatre |
| Stage: Beau Jest Fall under the spell of this effervescent romantic comedy where love, laughter, and tradition playfully intertwine. North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Beau Jest, James Sherman’s delightful Jewish-American story that weaves together vibrant traditions, sizzling chemistry, and joyous celebrations into a warm-hearted theatrical treat. Bursting with laugh-out-loud moments and tender revelations, this smart crowd-pleaser celebrates family, devotion, and finding your true self. Fresh, funny, and deeply heartfelt, Beau Jest delivers the perfect blend of humor and heart that will leave you smiling long after the final bow.
North Coast Repertory Theatre |
| 3:30 PM | Stage: Samuel, His Widow and the Whispering Flowers Created and directed by David Chait, a theatrical spectacle weaving music, dance and storytelling into a world of magic and suspense. In a long-ago shtetl, Sorela’s husband mysteriously disappears. The entire community comes to help but after searching unsuccessfully loses hope. But not Sorela. With love and faith she preserves the whisper of possibility. Recommended for audiences ages 10 and over.
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe Theatre |
| 6:00 PM | Around the World Book Exchange Great food, close to freeway, easy parking, and nice ambiance! Bring 2 books that remind you of Greece in any way - wrap them and write a teaser - we will play a fun game to exchange and you will go home with 2 new books.
Cafe Athena |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe Theatre |
| Stage: The Sound of Music (Touring) For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our "favorite things." With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn't just meant to be enjoyed - it's meant to be shared. Now, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing. Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O'Brien, this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of love, resilience and the power of music. Featuring beloved songs like "Do-Re-Mi," "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and "Edelweiss," THE SOUND OF MUSIC is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors - and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain.
San Diego Civic Theatre |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| 8:00 PM | Music: Los Fabulosos Cadillacs
Los Fabulosos Cadillacs are a seminal Argentine band formed in 1985, recognized as one of the most influential Latin rock and ska groups in history. They blend ska, rock, reggae, salsa, and punk with Latin rhythms like cumbia and candombe, featuring politically charged yet humorous lyrics. Known for the 1994 hit "Matador," they are Grammy winners and the first Latin band to perform at MTV Unplugged.
SDSU |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe Theatre |
| Stage: The Sound of Music (Touring) For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our "favorite things." With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn't just meant to be enjoyed - it's meant to be shared. Now, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing. Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O'Brien, this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of love, resilience and the power of music. Featuring beloved songs like "Do-Re-Mi," "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and "Edelweiss," THE SOUND OF MUSIC is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors - and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain.
San Diego Civic Theatre |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| 8:00 PM | Music: The Sergio Mendes Band Serendipity and joy are two common threads that weave throughout the staggeringly diverse tapestry of music that Sergio Mendes created over his remarkable six-decade career. One of the most internationally successful Brazilian artists of all time, Mendes recorded more than 35 albums, many of which went gold or platinum. He was a three-time Grammy® Award winner, Oscar®-nominated songwriter and the subject of a joyful 2020 feature documentary.
Belly Up Tavern |
| 5:00 PM | Talk: The Qiang and Multiethnic Imagination in Modern China The Qiang are one of China’s 55 officially recognized minority groups and represent one of the country’s oldest ethnoracial identities. Professor Yanshuo Zhang of Pomona College is investigating how this Himalayan group carves out “creative belonging” through cultural practices within a globalizing China. Spanning literature, visual culture, and anthropology, this talk proposes a new scholarly paradigm for incorporating the Asia-Pacific into global studies of race and identity, drawing on her new book, “Creative Belonging: The Qiang and Multiethnic Imagination in Modern China.”
UCSD |
| 6:00 PM | Music: Los Mirlos, Tropa Magica & Reza Los Mirlos is a group dedicated to promoting the music and culture of the Peruvian Amazon. Although it was formed in Lima in 1973, its true roots are in Moyobamba, the city where its members were born and began their musical careers. As pioneers of psychedelic Amazonian cumbia, Los Mirlos have spent 50 years performing worldwide, proudly showcasing the distinctive rhythms of the Peruvian jungle. Today, they are a prominent influence, known for a sound that has evolved and endured through changing musical trends. The group continues to engage a young audience eager to explore new textures and rediscover the origins of this unique genre.
Quartyard |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe Theatre |
| Film: Vermiglio The lush and breathtaking beauty of the Alps, filmed with painterly grace under natural light from frigid winter to redemptive spring, provides the physical and emotional backdrop for Vermiglio, Maura Delpero’s visionary film, which won the Silver Lion at the 2024 Venice Film Festival. This singular portrait of a sprawling family, set in the small, mountainous village of Vermiglio during the waning days of WWII, follows a series of dramatic, consequential events after the arrival of a taciturn Sicilian soldier, who hides out in town after deserting the army.
While there, the soldier develops a romance with the family’s eldest daughter, Lucia. Vermiglio shows the lives of a provincial family in a remote village suspended in time by the customs of a fading era. Conjuring stories from her own family’s past, Delpero creates a deeply personal and human tale that recalls the great neorealist movement in Italian cinema, but through Lucia’s perspective Vermiglio feels distinct and novel. Italy’s Official Selection for the 2025 Academy Awards.
La Paloma Theatre |
| Workshop: Adeena Sussman Join author Adeena Sussman for a workshop where she will share stories, recipes, and the flavors behind her culinary journey, in conversation with Debbie Kornberg of Spice It Up with Deb. Adeena is here with her new book: Zariz: 100 Easy, Breezy, Tel Aviv-y Recipes. Come for good conversation, a live taste, & the opportunity for a meet & greet.
Congregation Beth Am |
| Film & Discussion: Brazil UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies and the Burke Lectureship on Religion & Society, in partnership with Digital Gym Cinema, proudly announce the third season of the Burke Revival Film & Discussion Series. Returning to UC San Diego Park & Market’s Digital Gym Cinema, the acclaimed series continues its mission to explore profound ethical, spiritual, and societal questions through powerful works of cinema.
Each screening includes a guided post-film discussion led by Rev. Scott Young, spiritual advisor and film scholar, who curates the series and fosters community dialogue that connects the films to our shared contemporary struggles.
Synopsis: Brazil (1985) is a dystopian black comedy film directed by Terry Gilliam, starring Jonathan Pryce as a low-level bureaucrat who escapes his monotonous, nightmarish world through daydreams of being a hero, only to get caught in a web of bureaucracy and mistaken identity when he tries to help a woman from his dreams. Known for its unique visual style, dark humor, and anti-totalitarian themes, the film is a satirical look at a futuristic society choked by red tape, featuring a cast that includes Robert De Niro, Kim Greist, and Michael Palin. Brazil is a film that takes you for a wild ride intellectually, culturally, spiritually, morally, aesthetically. Brazil comments on a specific time, and all times. It is cinema at its most enthralling and simultaneously at its most revelatory. The cinematography, score, locations, set design, and flights of fancy combine to generate a cult classic. For our purposes, this provocative production points it blinding light on the authoritarian/totalitarian menace then and now. Enjoyable in a resistance act of critiquing the enslaving system.
Digital Gym Cinema |
| Film: Vermiglio San Diego Italian Film Festival presents: "Vermiglio", Maura Delpero’s visionary film, which won the Silver Lion at the 2024 Venice Film Festival is a singular portrait of a sprawling family, set in the small, mountainous village of Vermiglio during the waning days of WWII. It follows a series of dramatic, consequential events after the arrival of a taciturn Sicilian soldier, who hides out in town after deserting the army. There, he meets Lucia. Delpero creates a deeply personal and human tale that recalls the great neorealist movement in Italian cinema, but through Lucia’s perspective Vermiglio feels distinct and novel. Italy’s Official Selection for the 2025 Academy Awards.
La Paloma Theatre |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| Stage: The Sound of Music (Touring) For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our "favorite things." With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn't just meant to be enjoyed - it's meant to be shared. Now, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing. Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O'Brien, this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of love, resilience and the power of music. Featuring beloved songs like "Do-Re-Mi," "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and "Edelweiss," THE SOUND OF MUSIC is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors - and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain.
San Diego Civic Theatre |
| Stage: A Room In The Castle In an ambiguous time, and in today’s vernacular Ophelia and Gertrude shift focus in this angsty retelling of Hamlet. Who really goes mad when faced with madness. What do you do when your only options are to bed, marry, or kill…your narrative.
MOXIE Theatre |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe Theatre |
| Music: Sonido De La Frontera 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 Paez, Mr. Henshaw, and DJ Unite. Karlos Paez is an energetic frontman, also known for his role as vocalist for San Diego’s premiere Latin Music project, The B-Side Players.
With his unique vocal styling and ability to deliver a magnetic performance, Karlos produces lyrics that seduce a dancer to cut loose, while inducing the spirit of both culture and rebellion. Mr. Henshaw is the producer for First Power Crew, and has produced many break records directed towards the avid turntablist. His sound is dark and heavy, with an emphasis on big drums and bass, as evident in his current projects Planet B and Satanic Planet. DJ Unite is a veteran DJ for Tribe of Kings Soundsystem as well as First Power Crew, who cut his teeth on dancefloors nationwide. Unite is well versed in keeping dances energetic, with a musical arsenal that spans for many genres. Sonido De La Frontera is a mixture of all the different sounds and culture found in the southernmost part of California, San Diego. It is cumbia music with a production approach similar to hip hop and electronic music.
California Center for the Arts |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| Music: Metalachi Born from a long night of music, tequila, and mariachi-loving metalheads, Metalachi has been entertaining audiences and wooing abuelas everywhere for over a decade. Hailing from Los Angeles, CA, the band has traveled across the US, Canada, and Mexico, performing everywhere from the smallest local bars to the largest parties, including Heavy Montreal, Megacruise, and Mosters of Rock Cruise.
The Holding Company |
| Stage: The Sound of Music (Touring) For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our "favorite things." With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn't just meant to be enjoyed - it's meant to be shared. Now, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing. Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O'Brien, this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of love, resilience and the power of music. Featuring beloved songs like "Do-Re-Mi," "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and "Edelweiss," THE SOUND OF MUSIC is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors - and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain.
San Diego Civic Theatre |
| Stage: A Room In The Castle In an ambiguous time, and in today’s vernacular Ophelia and Gertrude shift focus in this angsty retelling of Hamlet. Who really goes mad when faced with madness. What do you do when your only options are to bed, marry, or kill…your narrative.
MOXIE Theatre |
| 8:00 PM | Music: Zade Dirani Hailed by People Magazine as a “Piano Prodigy,” Zade Dirani’s music reaches hearts around the world. A Billboard-charting pianist and composer, he has performed at UNESCO headquarters, large arenas, and royal halls for world leaders, including the late Queen Elizabeth II and President Nelson Mandela. His collaboration “Princess of the Night” with legendary pianist Richard Clayderman, his album Un Piano Y Amigos featuring Spain’s best selling artists including Ana Mena and India Martínez, and his work with London’s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra highlight his cross-genre artistry.
From “Kalimat”, “Hoy Tengo Ganas de Ti,” to “Je n’ai pas changé” and “You Raise Me Up,” expect a program of reimagined global favorites and original compositions, performed with orchestra. Experience an uplifting evening with an artist whose music truly connects across cultures. Please note: this is a rental event of Jacobs Music Center, presented by the artist. The San Diego Symphony does not appear on this concert. Zade Dirani will be accompanied by a guest orchestra.
San Diego Symphony |
| 11:00 AM | Stage: Thinking Shakespeare Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein will offer an encore of his program Thinking Shakespeare Live!, a 90-minute exploration of the language of Shakespeare, on Saturday, May 30 at 11:00 a.m. Drawn from Edelstein’s approachable and inviting book Thinking Shakespeare: A How-To Guide for Student Actors, Directors, and Anyone Else Who Wants to Feel More Comfortable with the Bard, Thinking Shakespeare Live! will feature Edelstein, who will be joined by three professional classical actors. Immediately after the event, Edelstein will sign copies of Thinking Shakespeare, which will be available for purchase at the theatre.
This program is an ideal introduction to Shakespeare for families and young audiences, as well as an exciting new look at the playwright for Bardophiles. Edelstein has performed Thinking Shakespeare Live! across the country, including at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C. In addition to serving as Artistic Director at the Globe, Edelstein is a renowned stage director, producer, podcast host, and educator.
He has directed over half of the Bard’s plays. Edelstein’s Globe directing credits include this season’s hit, Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler, which starred Katie Holmes in the title role; What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank; The Winter’s Tale, Othello; The Twenty-Seventh Man, the world premiere of Rain; Picasso at the Lapin Agile; Romeo and Juliet; and the world premiere adaptation of Henry 6, among others. He oversaw The Old Globe’s inaugural Classical Directing Fellowship program. Prior to joining the Globe, Edelstein was the Director of the Shakespeare initiative at The Public Theater (New York City), and the Artistic Director of Classic Stage Company (New York City).
He is also the creator and host of The Old Globe and Pushkin Industries’ podcast Where There’s a Will: Finding Shakespeare, an exploration of the many ways Shakespeare has made his way into unexpected corners of American life. His book Thinking Shakespeare is considered the standard text on American Shakespearean acting.
Old Globe Theatre |
| Umeboshi Workshop In this two part hands-on workshop (separated by 1 month), you will learn to make umeboshi, traditionally cured Japanese pickled plums! Umeboshi (梅干) is salted Japanese pickled plums. Packed with umami, saltiness, and subtle floral aromas, these little morsels pack a mighty flavorful punch! In Part 1, we will start with fresh ume (plums) and prepare the jar for a month-long curing. In Part 2, we will separate the plums from the liquid (umeshu), dry them for a few days before jarring them up again for a longer cure. Includes your own take-home jar of umeboshi (ready next year) as well as samples of finished umeboshi.
Japanese Friendship Garden |
| House of Finland Lawn Program Join the House of Finland for their annual Lawn Program featuring cultural food, performances and demonstrations. Stage show at 1 p.m.
International Cottages |
| Kuumba Festival Immerse yourself in a vibrant African Market Place, featuring a diverse range of art walk activities, vendors, health resources, food, and engaging workshops. Witness the talent of Kuumba Youth Actors as they perform The Hope and Dream of the Slave, an educational play about the origins of Memorial Day, supported by local college students.
Marie Widman Park |
| 2:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
The Old Globe |
| Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| Stage: The Sound of Music (Touring) For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our "favorite things." With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn't just meant to be enjoyed - it's meant to be shared. Now, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing. Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O'Brien, this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of love, resilience and the power of music. Featuring beloved songs like "Do-Re-Mi," "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and "Edelweiss," THE SOUND OF MUSIC is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors - and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain.
San Diego Civic Theatre |
| 7:00 PM | Music: LuMaya Back by popular demand, LuMaya returns to San Marcos for an unforgettable evening of music and inspiration. At just 11 years old, this powerhouse bilingual alto vocalist and dancer has already captivated audiences of more than a thousand, performed alongside Latin Grammy winners, opened for the iconic Mexican artist Ely Guerra, and even shared a duet with Grammy-winning musician Jason Mraz. A performer since the age of four, LuMaya recently expanded her reach with an international debut in Oaxaca, bringing her passion and artistry to audiences abroad. Now she’s returning home to share her extraordinary talent with the community that has supported her from the start. Don’t miss your chance to witness this dynamic young artist as she lights up the stage—come celebrate creativity, culture, and the future of local talent right here in San Marcos.
The Bornemann Theatre |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: The Sound of Music (Touring) For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our "favorite things." With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn't just meant to be enjoyed - it's meant to be shared. Now, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing. Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O'Brien, this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of love, resilience and the power of music. Featuring beloved songs like "Do-Re-Mi," "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and "Edelweiss," THE SOUND OF MUSIC is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors - and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain.
San Diego Civic Theatre |
| Stage: A Room In The Castle In an ambiguous time, and in today’s vernacular Ophelia and Gertrude shift focus in this angsty retelling of Hamlet. Who really goes mad when faced with madness. What do you do when your only options are to bed, marry, or kill…your narrative.
MOXIE Theatre |
| 8:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe |
| Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| Stage: The Hombres For Héctor and his crew of construction workers, the job site is all about grit and bravado. When their catcalling and jokes draw complaints from the yoga studio next door, instructor Julian invites them to try a class. Soon, they’re forced to reexamine everything they think they know about strength and flexibility. From Tony Meneses (El Borracho), The Hombres is a funny and deeply human look at machismo, friendship and the quiet bonds that form when men open their chakras and let their guard down.
Old Globe Theatre |
| Music: Kishi Bashi Join us for an evening with Kishi Bashi, the genre-defying violinist, composer, and indie pop visionary whose dazzling live performances and heartfelt songs have earned him international acclaim and a devoted following.
Epstein Family Amphitheater |
| 1:00 PM | Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| Stage: The Sound of Music (Touring) For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our "favorite things." With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn't just meant to be enjoyed - it's meant to be shared. Now, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing. Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O'Brien, this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of love, resilience and the power of music. Featuring beloved songs like "Do-Re-Mi," "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and "Edelweiss," THE SOUND OF MUSIC is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors - and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain.
San Diego Civic Theatre |
| 2:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
The Old Globe |
| Stage: A Room In The Castle In an ambiguous time, and in today’s vernacular Ophelia and Gertrude shift focus in this angsty retelling of Hamlet. Who really goes mad when faced with madness. What do you do when your only options are to bed, marry, or kill…your narrative.
MOXIE Theatre |
| 6:30 PM | Stage: The Sound of Music (Touring) For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our "favorite things." With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn't just meant to be enjoyed - it's meant to be shared. Now, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing. Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O'Brien, this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of love, resilience and the power of music. Featuring beloved songs like "Do-Re-Mi," "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and "Edelweiss," THE SOUND OF MUSIC is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors - and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain.
San Diego Civic Theatre |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe Theatre |
| Stage: The Hombres For Héctor and his crew of construction workers, the job site is all about grit and bravado. When their catcalling and jokes draw complaints from the yoga studio next door, instructor Julian invites them to try a class. Soon, they’re forced to reexamine everything they think they know about strength and flexibility. From Tony Meneses (El Borracho), The Hombres is a funny and deeply human look at machismo, friendship and the quiet bonds that form when men open their chakras and let their guard down.
Old Globe Theatre |
| Music: The Hu The Hu is a Mongolian folk rock and heavy metal band who plays with traditional Mongolian instruments. Inspired by the ancient Mongol/Turkish empire named "Hunnu," they incorporate references to old Mongolian war cries and poetry in their lyrics.
Harrah's Resort |
| 7:00 PM | The Jewish Short Play Festival Now in its third year, the Jewish Short Play Festival returns with an engaging mix of humor, drama, and thought-provoking storytelling. Showcasing talented actors and playwrights from San Diego and beyond, this community-driven event explores themes of identity, tradition, and contemporary Jewish life. Directed by Debra Wanger, the festival celebrates creativity, connection, and the power of short-form theatre.
Lawrence Family JCC |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe Theatre |
| Stage: The Hombres For Héctor and his crew of construction workers, the job site is all about grit and bravado. When their catcalling and jokes draw complaints from the yoga studio next door, instructor Julian invites them to try a class. Soon, they’re forced to reexamine everything they think they know about strength and flexibility. From Tony Meneses (El Borracho), The Hombres is a funny and deeply human look at machismo, friendship and the quiet bonds that form when men open their chakras and let their guard down.
Old Globe Theatre |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| 8:00 PM | Music: Third World Celebrating 51 years, ‘Reggae Ambassadors’, THIRD WORLD is one of the longest-lived Reggae bands of all time, and one of Jamaica's most consistently popular crossover acts among international audiences. Mixing in elements of R&B, funk, pop, and rock and, later on, dancehall and rap, Third World’s style has been described as "reggae-fusion".
Belly Up |
| 5:00 PM | Fundraiser: Global Connections to America’s Finest City Join the San Diego Diplomacy Council for an evening of inspiration, storytelling, and community building at the University Club. Whether you’re a long-time supporter or new to the world of international exchange, we’d love to see you there!
University Club San Diego |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe Theatre |
| Stage: The Hombres For Héctor and his crew of construction workers, the job site is all about grit and bravado. When their catcalling and jokes draw complaints from the yoga studio next door, instructor Julian invites them to try a class. Soon, they’re forced to reexamine everything they think they know about strength and flexibility. From Tony Meneses (El Borracho), The Hombres is a funny and deeply human look at machismo, friendship and the quiet bonds that form when men open their chakras and let their guard down.
Old Globe Theatre |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Kim’s Convenience Heart and humor take center stage in this award-winning comedy that inspired the hit Netflix series. Korean-born Mr. Kim runs a Toronto convenience store while raising his Canadian children with traditional values. As the neighborhood gentrifies and generational tensions rise, one family’s everyday struggles become a metaphor for a changing society. Written by and starring Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience is a laugh-out-loud story of love, identity and resilience that the Toronto Star calls “a timeless, beautiful, and heartfelt ode to the immigrant experience.”
Check Website for Special Performane information.
Old Globe Theatre |
| Stage: The Hombres For Héctor and his crew of construction workers, the job site is all about grit and bravado. When their catcalling and jokes draw complaints from the yoga studio next door, instructor Julian invites them to try a class. Soon, they’re forced to reexamine everything they think they know about strength and flexibility. From Tony Meneses (El Borracho), The Hombres is a funny and deeply human look at machismo, friendship and the quiet bonds that form when men open their chakras and let their guard down.
Old Globe Theatre |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: Purpose For decades, the influential Jasper family of Chicago has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, celebrity pastors and congressmen. When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced to reckon with decades of secrets and unresolved tensions that threaten to topple their empire.
La Jolla Playhouse |
| Dance: Tango Elite Step into a world where elegance, music, and passion collide. Tango Elite — The Show is a cinematic journey into the soul of Argentine tango. Inspired by the timeless glamour of Old Hollywood, the stage becomes a living film — where the spirits of legendary cinema characters seem to return through movement, music, and emotion. Under dramatic lights and sweeping orchestral sound, extraordinary dancers bring to life the many faces of tango — from its raw origins to its most refined expression. Every scene unfolds like a story, every step a line of poetry. At the heart of the experience is live music by the internationally acclaimed orchestra Tango Bardo, whose powerful sound drives the rhythm of the night and fills the theatre with the pulse of Buenos Aires. This production gathers a cast of artists recognized for their excellence, artistry, and legacy — performers who have shaped tango stages around the world. But Tango Elite is more than a performance. It is a homage to the productions that introduced tango to the world — from the legendary Tango Argentino of Claudio Segovia to the iconic shows Tango Pasión and Forever Tango. Those productions ignited a global love for tango. Tango Elite — The Show is the next chapter. Not a remake, but an evolution — honoring the roots while elevating the experience for a new generation of audiences. For tango lovers — and for anyone who loves great theatre — this is an evening designed to leave you breathless: elegant visuals, athletic precision, live orchestra power, and the unmistakable feeling that something historic is unfolding before your eyes. This production brings together extraordinary artists, a world-class orchestra, and a cinematic vision created for major stages. Experience tango the way it was meant to be seen.
California Center for the Arts |
| Stage: A Room In The Castle In an ambiguous time, and in today’s vernacular Ophelia and Gertrude shift focus in this angsty retelling of Hamlet. Who really goes mad when faced with madness. What do you do when your only options are to bed, marry, or kill…your narrative.
MOXIE Theatre |
Announcing the return of AniPop – North County’s new kawaii anime convention! There will be vendors, artists, idols, games, photo opps, panels, and more exciting anime fun!
Admission/Cost: $14.64+
Location:
California Center for the Arts
340 N Escondido Blvd.
Escondido, CA
Saturday, May 16 - 10:00 AM
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