Big-name stars are heading to San Diego throughout August. Here’s your official guide to summer’s hottest events.
Velour: A Drag Spectacular brings musical extravagance to San Diego from Aug. 13 to Sept. 8. PHOTO BY TANNER ABEL
Through 9/2
ROLLER RINK AT THE DEL
Step back in time this summer with The Del’s new seaside roller rink. Against the stunning Victorian backdrop, treat yourself to boozy drinks and Dippin’ Dots, then show off your best moves during a groovy theme night. Hotel Del Coronado, Coronado, hoteldel.com
Lace up your skates for the Hotel del Coronado’s roller rink through Sept. 2. PHOTO COURTESY OF HOTEL DEL CORONADO
7/30-8/4
PETER PAN
Flying in straight from Neverland is the extraordinary Peter Pan musical, featuring timeless songs such as “I’m Flying” and “I Won’t Grow Up” that audiences of all ages will adore. San Diego Civic Theatre, Downtown San Diego, sandiegotheatres.org
The 78th annual Las Patronas Jewel Ball welcomes guests to an evening in enchanting Marrakesh at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club on Aug. 3. PHOTO COURTESY OF LAS PATRONAS
8/3
78TH ANNUAL LAS PATRONAS JEWEL BALL
Step into the enchanting allure of Marrakesh during this annual fundraising event that gives back to myriad San Diego nonprofit organizations. 7 p.m., La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, La Jolla, laspatronas.org
8/6
NORAH JONES
Come away with nine-time Grammy winner Norah Jones as she graces the stage with soulful songs from her latest studio album, Visions. 7 p.m., The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Embarcadero Marina Park South, theshell.org
8/8
LUKE BRYAN
Grab your cowboy boots! Luke Bryan’s iconic country beats are landing in San Diego for his Mind of a Country Boy Tour. 7 p.m., North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, Chula Vista, livenation.com
8/9-10
STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI IN CONCERT
Experience John Williams’ thrilling soundtrack performed live to a full symphony orchestra as Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker clash in the fateful conclusion to this iconic filmography. 7:30 p.m., The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Embarcadero Marina Park South, theshell.org
Velour: A Drag Spectacular brings musical extravagance to San Diego from Aug. 13 to Sept. 8. PHOTO BY TANNER ABEL
8/13-9/8
VELOUR: A DRAG SPECTACULAR
In this fabulously flamboyant musical memoir, a larger-than-life artist celebrates their rise to rainbow glory. Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre at La Jolla Playhouse, La Jolla, lajollaplayhouse.org
Catch the soulful sounds of R&B icon John Legend as he performs alongside the San Diego Symphony Orchestra on Aug. 15. PHOTO BY MIKE ROSENTHAL
8/15
JOHN LEGEND
Alongside the San Diego Symphony Orchestra and conductor Anthony Parnther, 12-time Grammy winner John Legend will ignite The Shell with his showstopping vocals and piano artistry. 7:30 p.m., The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Embarcadero Marina Park South, theshell.org
8/16
SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO
Stand-up comedian Sebastian Maniscalco shares the stage with Pete Correale and Pat McGann, offering a raucously funny performance. 7:30 p.m., Viejas Arena, San Diego State University, as.sdsu.edu
8/17
SYMPHONY AT SALK 2024
An elegant celebration of science, this event brings San Diego leaders together for incredible music and gourmet fare. David Foster and Katharine McPhee will headline. 5:45 p.m., Salk Institute for Biological Sciences, La Jolla, symphony.salk.edu
Country music is having its moment this summer with rising star Lainey Wilson, who will take the stage at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre on Aug. 23. PHOTO COURTESY OF RED LIGHT MANAGEMENT
8/23
LAINEY WILSON
Lainey Wilson’s Country’s Cool Again Tour promises an experience as hot as the San Diego weather with a down-to-earth twang and a rallying fiddle. 7 p.m., North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, Chula Vista, livenation.com
8/28-29
TASTE OF EAST VILLAGE
From Michelin-recognized masterpieces to eclectic street fare, embark on an edible exploration with your Taste Passport, sampling the neighborhood’s delights one stamp at a time. 4 p.m., East Village, eastvillagesandiego.com
Petco Park will be ignited by rock giants Def Leppard on Aug. 30. PHOTO BY ROSS HALFIN
8/30
DEF LEPPARD, JOURNEY AND STEVE MILLER BAND
Get ready for a sweltering summer of nostalgia as these musical giants set the Petco Park stadium ablaze with headbanging anthems, air guitars and your wildest denim dreams. 6 p.m., Petco Park, Downtown San Diego, petcoparkevents.com
8/30
TCHAIKOVSKY SPECTACULAR
Prepare for the San Diego Symphony Orchestra’s summer season to end with a brilliant pyrotechnic spectacle as Rafael Payare leads Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. 7:30 p.m., The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Embarcadero Marina Park South, theshell.org
8/30
SANTANA AND COUNTING CROWS
Swap the surfboard for the soundboard this summer as Santana and Counting Crows bring their Oneness Tour to Chula Vista. 7 p.m., North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, Chula Vista, livenation.com
8/31
CHICAGO AND EARTH, WIND & FIRE
A kaleidoscope of legendary rock, rhythm and blues, join these musical icons for a night of hits during one anticipated performance. 7:30 p.m., North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, Chula Vista, livenation.com
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