Name: Shark Summer
Start: 2026-07-01T09:00:00-07:00
Location: Birch Aquarium

Birch Aquarium

Shark Summer Returns to Birch Aquarium!
This summer, Birch Aquarium is making a splash with the return of Shark Summer! Dive into the world of these amazing animals, with fin-tastic fun for shark fans of all ages! Shark Summer celebrates the vital role sharks play in the ecosystem, while shining a light on the important conservation work and research being done to protect them. Shark Summer kicks off on July 1 and runs through August 2. Offerings vary by day, check <a href="https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/daily-schedule" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">the Daily Schedule</a> for the latest.

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Shark Summer Returns to Birch Aquarium!
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Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theatre

Traveling from Asheville, NC, for the San Diego International Fringe Festival, this show is a dramatic conversation between two gay men of different generations, comparing life stories, with a Freaky Friday twist.&nbsp; Performing 5/15 9PM, 5/17 6PM, 5/19 9PM, 5/22 10:30PM, 5/23 9PM.&nbsp; Ages 16+
It is based on stories from the actors' lives, including the exploration of what it means to be close friends. Being vulnerable with each other (in front of an audience, of course) brings them to a dynamic shift.
This is a serious comedy from two funny, deep-thinking and -feeling guys, who love bringing real life, with a healthy degree of fantasy, to the stage. The show won the "Pushing the Boundaries of Storytelling" award at Asheville Fringe Arts Festival 2025.

Local Event: Same same but different - a gay Freaky Friday

Same same but different - a gay Freaky Friday

Traveling from Asheville, NC, for the San Diego International Fringe Festival, this show is a dramatic conversation between two...

Light Box Theater

Where poetry, dance, music, and painted costumes come alive.
A San Diego mom and U.S. Navy service member is bringing her deeply personal story to the stage.
“Where the Heart Belongs” is a one-woman performance by Vietnamese artist Linh Tran, presented at the San Diego International Fringe Festival. Blending poetry, music, dance, and hand-painted visual art, the show transforms the stage into a living gallery--where every movement, costume, and object is an original artwork.
At its heart, the performance is a love letter to her first child, and a tribute to the child she lost--an emotional journey through motherhood, love, loss, and healing.
Some poems are sung live with melodies created on stage, while dance unfolds through improvisation--making each performance unique.
✨ What to expect: 
• Original poetry, music, and movement 
• Hand-painted costumes and immersive visuals 
• A deeply emotional and intimate experience
🎟️ Official tickets: 
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(Limited seating – early booking recommended)

Local Event: Where the Heart Belongs

Where the Heart Belongs

Where poetry, dance, music, and painted costumes come alive.
A San Diego mom and U.S. Navy service member is bringing her...

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

Engage with history in this introduction to Western classical music! Led by Michael Gerdes, Director of Orchestras at San Diego State University and a longtime guest lecturer for our organization, this free, five-part public series is designed for anyone curious about the composers, works, and cultural movements that shaped the music we know and love. No prior musical background is required. Each lecture builds on the previous one, yet every session stands on its own, so you can join at any point in the series.

Local Event: Go Your Own Way: After Sonata Form

Go Your Own Way: After Sonata Form

Engage with history in this introduction to Western classical music! Led by Michael Gerdes, Director of Orchestras at San Diego...

Athenaeum Music & Arts Library

<h2>Gershwin in Vienna</h2>
<h3>Concert-Lecture presented by Levi Hammer, piano</h3>
<h3> Tuesday, May 26, 2026</h3>
Levi Hammer’s solo piano album Gershwin in Vienna brings&nbsp;together his American roots and his current life in Europe, where he has lived for the last decade. The historical and musical connections between Gershwin, Schoenberg, Berg, and Webern are fascinating but rarely explored beyond a tantalizing footnote. At the Athenaeum,&nbsp;Hammer will play much of the album and speak about the musical parallels between Gershwin and the Viennese modernist masters. Paintings by Gershwin and Schoenberg—both accomplished painters!—will accompany Hammer’s performance of their music. In addition, the composers’ Californian connection will be highlighted in a short film shot&nbsp;on Gershwin’s own tennis court in Los Angeles in the 1930s—right where their legendary tennis matches took place. This program is also an artistic and personal self-portrait of Hammer himself&nbsp;as he describes growing&nbsp;from a child of the Great American Songbook to a conductor and pianist wrestling with the rigorous beauties of the Second Viennese School.
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<h3>About Levi Hammer:</h3>
Known for his remarkable range and versatility, Levi Hammer performs regularly as both a conductor and pianist. He has conducted orchestras across the United States and Europe, and his repertoire encompasses more than 70 operas. Additionally, he has prepared acclaimed operatic productions for major conductors, including Lorin Maazel, Simon Rattle, Zubin Mehta, and Gustavo Dudamel. Besides the standard repertoire, Hammer is an accomplished performer of both Baroque and contemporary music. As a pianist, he appears as a concerto soloist, chamber musician, and art song collaborator, and he has frequently performed Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier and Aaron Copland’s complete music for piano.
<figure><blockquote data-animation-role="quote" data-animation-override="">“Where words fail, music speaks.”</blockquote><figcaption>— Hans Christian Andersen</figcaption></figure>

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Gershwin in Vienna: Piano Concert-Lecture with...

Gershwin in Vienna
Concert-Lecture presented by Levi Hammer, piano
  Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Levi Hammer’s solo piano album...

Gershwin in Vienna: Piano Concert-Lecture with Levi Hammer | Athenaeum Music & Arts Library  

Rebecca Jade is a dynamic singer/songwriter whose career spans nearly two decades, fueled by her musical upbringing and versatile talent. She has shared the stage with world-renowned artists, toured with Sheila E. since 2017, performed with Sir Elton John at the Academy Awards, and appeared on the Emmy-nominated “Let’s Go Crazy: The GRAMMY Salute to Prince.” Her collaborations include Dave Koz &amp; Friends, Eric Darius, and led opening performances for Will Downing, Boney James, Jeffrey Osborne, and Musiq Soulchild.

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Rebecca Jade

Rebecca Jade is a dynamic singer/songwriter whose career spans nearly two decades, fueled by her musical upbringing and...

Mike Hess Brewing, North Park

Wrap It Up: Elevate Your Greenery with Macrame Magic!
Join us for a creative and relaxing Wednesday at Mike Hess Brewing! This month, we're diving back into the art of macramé, and we can't wait for you to learn how to make your own beautiful macramé plant hanger—a perfect addition to any room or patio.
Event Highlights:
<ul><li>Macramé Plant Hanger: Learn the art of macramé and create your own plant hanger in a fun, hands-on workshop. We’ll guide you step-by-step through the process, and you’ll leave with a unique, handmade decoration.</li><li>All Supplies Provided: We’ll have all the materials ready for you, so just bring your enthusiasm and creativity.</li></ul>
No Experience Needed: Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced crafter, everyone is welcome to join!

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Patchwork Presents Macrame Plant Wrap Craft...

Wrap It Up: Elevate Your Greenery with Macrame Magic!
Join us for a creative and relaxing Wednesday at Mike Hess Brewing! This...

Patchwork Presents Macrame Plant Wrap Craft Workshop

STELLA CHEN, violin
Winner of the 2019 Queen Elizabeth International Violin Competition
GILLES VONSATTEL, piano
Avery Fischer Career Grant Recipient

Local Event: Stella Chen, violin & Gilles Vonsattel, piano

Stella Chen, violin & Gilles Vonsattel, piano

STELLA CHEN, violin
Winner of the 2019 Queen Elizabeth International Violin Competition
GILLES VONSATTEL, piano
Avery Fischer...

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Sugaring Place 

We’re a women-owned sugaring hair removal studio in Bird Rock, La Jolla, offering full-body hair removal and brow services 🤍 Known for our clean, elevated experience and signature warm towel finish and champagne upon arrival - we focus on comfort, consistency, and results. Not your average wax—this is sugaring, done right ✨

We’re a women-owned sugaring hair removal studio in Bird Rock, La Jolla, offering full-body hair removal and brow services 🤍 Known for our clean,...

NobelRags

San Diego Team!  We are pleased to announce that we have started prepping to open our 3rd SD based retail store.  "NobelRags" is expected to be open for business DEC 15th, 2025!  We are philanthropic, and give back to veterans, cancer, MS, Parkinsons, Rady Children's Hospital and other charities or organizations, whether it be through financial donations, food for your team, or gift-boxes for a special local event, we are here to help!! Come see us!  We are a woman and veteran owned business, and love enjoying our community neighbors!  Come Check Us Out!!

San Diego Team! We are pleased to announce that we have started prepping to open our 3rd SD based retail store. "NobelRags" is expected to be open...

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