Here are the best philanthropic and cultural events happening this month.
Hear trumpet powerhouse Chris Botti at Balboa Theatre April 8 PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
4/2
Uncorked: San Diego Wine Festival
Sip over 150 wines from around the world—plus cider, seltzer and canned cocktails—at this seventh annual vino fest benefiting Urban Surf 4 Kids. Guests can also enjoy food from favorite local trucks, a live DJ and stunning views from the event’s brand-new waterfront location. Opt for the early admission ticket and receive an extra hour of tasting and bonus pours from select wineries. 1PM, Spanish Landing Park, Harbor Area, uncorkedwinefestivals.com
4/2
Boots in the Park Presents Blake Shelton, Brett Young and Carly Pearce
Don your boots and join country superstars Blake Shelton, Brett Young, Carly Pearce, The Band Perry, Ian Munsick and Presley Tennant as they take over Waterfront Park for a Boots in the Park celebration—complete with craft food and beverages, art installations and line dancing into the night. 2PM, Waterfront Park, Harborview, bootsinthepark.com
Sample over 150 global wines at Uncorked: San Diego Wine Festival April 2 PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
4/7
Journey
Legendary band Journey will be joined by special guest TOTO on the 40-city Freedom Tour—where you can hear the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers sing chart-topping hits like “Any Way You Want It” and “Don’t Stop Believin’.” 7:30PM, Pechanga Arena, Midway, pechangaarenasd.com
4/8
Chris Botti
The trumpet powerhouse and bestselling artist has performed with legends such as Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra. Hear his poetic sound live as part of La Jolla Music Society’s Jazz Series—and come early for a prelude interview hosted by Robert John Hughes at emphasized text 7PM. 8PM, Balboa Theatre, Downtown San Diego, ljms.org
RBT Ballet Theatre puts a fresh spin on ballet favorite Swan Lake. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
4/9
RBT Ballet Theatre Presents Swan Lake
This independent, American-owned ballet company with a multinational cast presents a stunning new production of the 19th century classic Swan Lake. Be mesmerized by authentic handsewn costumes, handpainted sets and dancers from nine different countries as they leap onto the Civic Theatre stage. 7:30PM, San Diego Civic Theatre, Downtown San Diego, sandiegotheatres.org
4/12-17
Tootsie
Inspired by the 1982 film, this musical comedy, which debuted in 2018, tells the story of a talented but volatile actor who’s forced to adopt a new identity as a woman in order to land a job. The hilarious love letter to the theater features a Tony-winning book by Robert Horn and score by David Yazbek. San Diego Civic Theatre, Downtown San Diego, broadwaysd.com
4/15
JUSTIN Wine Pairing Dinner featuring Justin Baldwin
Head to San Diego Mission Bay Resort for a custom five-course wine and pairing dinner led by founder of JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery, Justin Baldwin. Slip into a beautiful evening set on the bay with Baldwin and let your taste buds be captivated through specialty curated dishes prepared by executive chef Roy along with select vintages of JUSTIN Wine. 6PM, San Diego Mission Bay Resort, eventbrite.com/e/justin-wine-pairing-dinner-featuring-justin-baldwin-tickets-274450828817?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
4/19-20
Hasan Minhaj: The King’s Jester
Four years after Minhaj’s breakout Netflix comedy special, Homecoming King, about his experience growing up in an Indian American Muslim family, the award-winning comedian is back on tour with a brand-new one-man show, The King’s Jester. 7PM, San Diego Civic Theatre, Downtown San Diego, sandiegotheatres.org
Catch comedian Hasan Minhaj April 19 and 20. PHOTO: COURTESY OF SAN DIEGO THEATRES
4/21
Under the Influence of SoCal' Dinner Series
Did someone say three-part dinner series kick off? You heard that right, executive chef Roy Hendrickson will be hosting the brand-new event at Covewood and will be serving up main dishes highlighting his fun and evocative ‘SoCal’ style cuisine. The dinner will be accompanied by dishes from executive chef Nichloas Green from L’Auberge Del Mar and executive chef Vincent Savignano from Estancia La Jolla. By purchasing a ticket, you will be granted full access to food and drink pairings and live acoustic music, and be entered to win a special raffle prize. 6PM, San Diego Mission Bay Resort, eventbrite.com/e/under-the-influence-of-socal-dinner-series-tickets-274465853757
4/22
Jeff Dunham: Seriously?!
The ventriloquist, stand-up comedian and actor is touring for the first time since the pandemic began—with “the little guys in his suitcase”: Peanut, Walter, José Jalapeño, Bubba J., Achmed the Dead Terrorist and the newest member of the troupe, Url. 7PM, Pechanga Arena, Midway, pechangaarenasd.com
4/22
38th Annual Grossmont Hospital Foundation Invitational Golf Tournament As East County’s largest charity golf tournament, this epic day on the green will raise funds for the new Sharp Grossmont Hospital Neurosciences Center—a single center where patients will be treated from diagnosis to cure by experts dedicated to neurosurgical, neurological and orthopedic-spine care. A cocktail hour and prime rib dinner will follow. 10:30AM, Singing Hills Golf Resort at Sycuan, El Cajon, grossmontfoundation.ejoinme.org/golf2022
4/22-24
Rent: 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour
For a quarter of a century, Jonathan Larson’s gritty musical about a diverse group of artists and friends navigating life and the AIDS crisis in New York City at the end of the millennium taught us to live for today. Whether you’ve never seen the Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece or are a Rent-head, catch the final “Farewell Season of Love” before the touring production concludes. San Diego Civic Theatre, Downtown San Diego, broadwaysd.com
The Chefs, Cork & Craft Gala will benefit COVID-19 hunger relief PHOTO: COURTESY OF SAN DIEGO FOOD BANK
4/23
10th Annual Chefs, Cork & Craft Gala: Hang Ten!
The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank’s 10th annual gala will benefit its COVID-19 Hunger- Relief Response Programs that now serve around 550,000 people per month in San Diego County. The evening of live entertainment, auctions, dinner and drinks will take place outdoors under the stars at the Food Bank’s warehouse, and the 10-year anniversary will be honored through an elegant coastal theme and homage to local surfing culture. 6PM, San Diego Food Bank, Miramar, sandiegofoodbank.org/gala
4/23
Sheku Kanneh-Mason and Isata Kanneh-Mason
The Kanneh-Mason siblings—dazzling instrumentalists who’ve had classical chart-toppers and are still in their early 20s—reunite for this special performance. Hear cellist Sheku and pianist Isata in their element, playing chamber music with precocious feeling and empathy. Part of La Jolla Music Society’s Revelle Chamber Music Series, a prelude lecture by Michael Gerdes at 7PM will precede the show. 8PM, The Baker-Baum Concert Hall, La Jolla, ljms.org
Actress Lyndie Moe plays Maureen Johnson in Rent’s 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour PHOTO: BY CAROL ROSEGG
4/24
J Balvin
In his José album tour, the Colombian multiplatinum recording artist, Latin Grammy winner and reggaeton star will serenade audiences in 25 cities across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. 7PM, Pechanga Arena, Midway, pechangaarenasd.com
See all your favorite Disney characters at Disney on Ice: Mickey and Friends PHOTO COURTESY OF: FELD ENTERTAINMENT
4/25
The Bachelor Live on Stage
This ultimate Bachelor Nation fan party is an interactive evening hosted by Becca Kufrin and features one man from a recent season of the long-running ABC dating show as the onstage bachelor, who, at this event, will be James Bonsall. Try your luck at love, play lively games or just have a laugh. 8PM, The Magnolia, El Cajon, magnoliasandiego.com
4/28-5/1
Disney on Ice: Mickey and Friends
Grab your mouse ears and join Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy as they journey to help Mickey discover his favorite memory of all time. Seven performances of this interactive production will bring your favorite Disney stories to life on the ice rink. Pechanga Arena, Midway, pechangaarenasd.com
The Bachelor Live on Stage is the ultimate fan experience. PHOTO COURTESY OF: LIVE NATION
4/29-9/5
TERRA: Fernando Casasempere
The San Diego Museum of Art presents the Chilean ceramic sculptor’s first solo exhibit in the United States. Through four ceramic installations that explore climate change, sustainability and the Earth, Casasempere underscores the urgency of our environmental crisis. The San Diego Museum of Art, Balboa Park, sdmart.org
4/30
Jewish Family Service’s Heart & Soul Gala
This annual event is JFS’ biggest celebration of the year and honors the community’s most inspiring leaders. This year’s gala will recognize philanthropist Marcia Hazan, and Geppetto’s toy store owners Brian and Danielle Miller—all of whom have heart and soul. 6PM, Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine, jfssd.org
SDMA will present TERRA: Fernando Casasempere beginning April 29 PHOTO COURTESY OF: SAN DIEGO MUSEUM OF ART
4/30-5/1
Mission Fed ArtWalk
Back for its 38th year, this weekendlong, outdoor fine arts festival—the largest and longest running in San Diego—will bring Little Italy to life with work from over 300 global artists. Peruse and purchase art in every medium—including painting, sculpture, glasswork, photography and fine jewelry—and enjoy a lineup of live music, family art projects, street food and more. Little Italy, missionfederalartwalk.org
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