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California Center for the Arts, Escondido

340 N Escondido Blvd
Escondido, CA 92025

Review: MAINLY MOZART WITH VIOLINIST JAMES EHNES at The Conrad In La Jolla

Review: MAINLY MOZART WITH VIOLINIST JAMES EHNES at The Conrad In La Jolla

by Ron Bierman · June 30, 2026

At roughly six minutes, the Memorium is an excellent introduction to the “tintinnabula” (bell) minimalist style created by the composer. A simple melodic line combines with a separate line of triads. Music majors have written theses describing the style in excruciating detail, but the effect Pä…

Review: THE RISE & FALL OF LITTLE VOICE at Backyard Renaissance

Review: THE RISE & FALL OF LITTLE VOICE at Backyard Renaissance

by ErinMarie Reiter · June 25, 2026

Backyard Renaissance Theatre's San Diego premiere of Jim Cartwright's “The Rise and Fall of Little Voice” is a curious blend of broad comedy and intimate drama. Anthony Methvin's production is elevated by a remarkable cast that finds genuine humanity beneath the script's extremes.…

Review: HAIRSPRAY at New Village Arts

Review: HAIRSPRAY at New Village Arts

by ErinMarie Reiter · June 19, 2026

With so many artists making their New Village Arts debuts in this 'Hairspray,' there is a palpable sense of excitement and discovery throughout the evening, complementing the musical's themes of young people finding their voices and stepping into the spotlight. …

Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Cygnet Theatre

Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Cygnet Theatre

by ErinMarie Reiter · June 19, 2026

“The SpongeBob Musical,” playing through at Cygnet Theatre, is loud, colorful, wonderfully goofy, and fueled by an unapologetic belief that optimism can overcome even the biggest obstacles. Sometimes that's exactly what audiences need. …

Review: LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY BRINGS Jihye Lee's BIG BAND TO The JAI at The Conrad

Review: LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY BRINGS Jihye Lee's BIG BAND TO The JAI at The Conrad

by Ron Bierman · June 13, 2026

Jihye Lee’s 13-piece big band opened its second of two sets at The JAI in La Jolla with an original she called “Why Is That.” She explained the title in a 2024 Jazz Times interview. “I started out writing a simple blues tune, but it didn’t go well. … Why Is That? Why can’t I do that?�…

Review: THE MOST HAPPY FELLA at North Coast Repertory Theatre

Review: THE MOST HAPPY FELLA at North Coast Repertory Theatre

by ErinMarie Reiter · June 7, 2026

If you think lying on your dating profile is a modern invention, “The Most Happy Fella” is here to remind you that catfishing has existed for generations. Fortunately, North Coast Repertory Theatre's production has something even more timeless than romantic deception: a glorious score sung by an…

Review: THE MONSTERS at La Jolla Playhouse

Review: THE MONSTERS at La Jolla Playhouse

by ErinMarie Reiter · June 6, 2026

“The Monsters” delivers thrilling fight sequences, but its greatest strength lies in the family story at its center. Whether you're an MMA fan or not, the play's emotional punches land with equal force. …

Past Shows

Voices of Our City Choir

Voices of Our City Choir

Feb 4

Join us for an evening of powerful, uplifting music as the Voices of Our City Choir presents Celebration of Black Joy, a journey through inspirational songs...

D.K. Harrell

D.K. Harrell

Jan 29

D.K. HARRELL along with Taryn Donath on sale 12/5/2025 at 10am D.K. HarrellGuitarist, vocalist and songwriter D.K. Harrell, one of the most formidable young stars of the...

Intimate Classics – Matt Herskowitz

Intimate Classics – Matt Herskowitz

Jan 18

Buy TicketsClick Here to purchase an Intimate Classics Season Package (saves 10-25%)Classical/Jazz fusion master pianist Matt Herskowitz returns for another thrilling experience!Matt Herskowitz—the pianist with one...

The Screwtape Letters

The Screwtape Letters

Jan 18

A battle is being waged for your soul from an office in hell! Witness a fast-paced, tour-de-force performance in this acclaimed adaptation of C.S. Lewis’...

Eric Hutchinson

Eric Hutchinson

Jan 17

For over a decade and a half, Eric Hutchinson has been mastering the art of his unique, personal songwriting while exploring diverse musical genres like...

Museum Opening Reception | Lightwall

Museum Opening Reception | Lightwall

Jan 14

Join us for an opening reception for Lightwall, an interactive installation that explores perception, presence, and the evolving relationship between humans and responsive technologies.Developed by artist Rita...

Museum Open Studio: Farshid Bazmandegan

Museum Open Studio: Farshid Bazmandegan

Jan 10

Open Studio: Farshid BazmandeganSaturday, January 10, 2026 | 5:00 PM — 7:00 PMLocation: CH Visual Art Studio (In the Administration building across from the Museum)The...

The Frontmen

The Frontmen

Dec 4

The Frontmen – Larry Stewart (Restless Heart), Richie McDonald (formerly of Lonestar), and Tim Rushlow (formerly of Little Texas)THE FRONTMEN – comprised of three former...

BLACK VIOLIN – BV20: THEN & NOW

BLACK VIOLIN – BV20: THEN & NOW

Oct 20

Black ViolinBV20: Then & NowA 20th Anniversary CelebrationGet ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating the 20th anniversary of Black Violin, the groundbreaking duo that has...

Jersey Boys

Jersey Boys

Sep 13 – Oct 6, 2024

Don’t miss your chance to experience the San Diego Regional Premiere of JERSEY BOYS playing SEP 13 to OCT 6!Go behind the music and inside...

Every Brilliant Thing

Every Brilliant Thing

Jul 5 – Jul 21, 2024

You’re six years old. Mom’s in the hospital. Dad says she’s “done something stupid.” She finds it hard to be happy. So you start to...

KT Tunstall

KT Tunstall

Jul 19

KT Tunstall burst onto the music scene with her 2004 multi-platinum debut, Eye to the Telescope,which spawned the global hits “Black Horse and the Cherry...

Música en la Plaza – Jarabe Mexicano

Música en la Plaza – Jarabe Mexicano

Apr 26

Jarabe Mexicano captures the nostalgic spirit of their border roots with their brand of “Bordeño-Soul,” which honors the musical tastes and cultural influences of its...

Logos

Logos

Mar 10

presented by San Diego Music Society, Jean Will Presents and CCAECombining the forces of the Logos Trio (Hansen, Reeves, and Tseng), with violist Gregory Perrin,...

BOTTLE SHOCK! THE MUSICAL

BOTTLE SHOCK! THE MUSICAL

Jul 8 – Jul 23, 2023

*OPENING NIGHT*BOTTLE SHOCK! The MusicalMusic & Lyrics by CHARLES VINCENT BURWELLBook, Lyrics & Additional Music by JAMES D. SASSERMusical Direction by VADIM FEICHTNERDirected by J....

Chiquis

Chiquis

Jul 2

Chiquis, is a two time Latin GRAMMY winning recording artist (singer and songwriter),businesswoman, author and television celebrity.Chiquis is recording new music following her recent Latin...

Musica en la Plaza: Fercho

Musica en la Plaza: Fercho

Jun 30

Enjoy a free evening of music and dancing in the Lyric Courtyard with San Diego-based Fercho. This tropical, high-energy, dance-provoking Afro-Cuban band, fuses salsa, timba,...

JUNETEENTH DAY OF RESTORATION

JUNETEENTH DAY OF RESTORATION

Jun 25

Join us to recognize Juneteenth with a day of restoration as we come together to honor the past, embrace the present, and envision a future...

Dale Da Dred

Dale Da Dred

Jun 10

hip-hop nounA genre of popular music that originated in New York City in the 1970s that attained widespread popularity in the 1980s and ’90s.  Join California Center...

Guys & Dolls

Guys & Dolls

Mar 30 – Apr 2, 2023

Classical Academy High School PresentsGuys and Dolls! The Broadway MusicalEscondido, CA - Classical Academy High School presents Guys and Dolls at the California Center for...

Sunday in the Park with George

Sunday in the Park with George

Feb 17 – Mar 5, 2023

Inspired by the painting, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat, Sunday in the Park with George, Stephen Sondheim...

Motown: The Music That Changed America

Motown: The Music That Changed America

Feb 3 – Feb 5, 2023

CCAE Theatricals’ annual celebration of the sweet sound of Motown combines first-class music with outstanding performers and an amazing band featuring the D. Ben-Jamin’ Horns...

Ain't Misbehavin'

Ain't Misbehavin'

Sep 23 – Oct 8, 2022

Step into the 1920s Golden Age of the Cotton Club and the Savoy Ballroom with the sassy, sultry Aint Misbehavin! One of the most popular...

The Piano Men: Beatles Edition

The Piano Men: Beatles Edition

Sep 2 – Sep 4, 2022

Join performers Allen Everman, Jake Jeffries, Benny Lipson, and Jack Lipson as they tradeoff performing classic Beatles hits between two grand pianos, backed by their...

Witnesses

Witnesses

Jul 15 – Jul 30, 2022

WITNESSESConceived by Jordan BeckBook by Robert L. FreedmanMusic by Carmel Dean, Matt Gould, Adam Gwon, Anna K. Jacobs, and Gerald Sternbach Lyrics by Jordan Beck,...

The Light in the Piazza

The Light in the Piazza

Jun 17 – Jun 25, 2022

the most intensely romantic score of any musical since West Side Story.The New York TimesDont miss this acclaimed Broadway musical about the life-changing thrill of...

ONCE

ONCE

Apr 22 – May 7, 2022

Glorious and inspiring (Time Out New York), fun and heartfelt (The New Yorker), ONCE is the story of a guy who gave up on love...

Disney's Newsies! The Broadway Musical

Disney's Newsies! The Broadway Musical

Apr 7 – Apr 10, 2022

Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy, and leader of a band of teenaged "newsies."...

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Balboa Theatre (2/06-2/06)
Guns N' Roses & The Black Crowes in San Diego Guns N' Roses & The Black Crowes
Snapdragon Stadium (9/02-9/02)
Radio '47 in San Diego Radio '47
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The Fairy Tale Monologues in San Diego The Fairy Tale Monologues
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Ocean Pulse: Rhythm of the Coast in San Diego Ocean Pulse: Rhythm of the Coast
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