Save the date for these top events happening throughout San Diego during February.
See Chicago from Feb. 13 to 18 at San Diego Civic Theatre. PHOTO BY JEREMY DANIEL
Through 3/2
Seán Shanahan: Air Choir
In a long-awaited U.S. premiere, Irish painter Seán Shanahan unveils 12 immersive works in his solo exhibition, Air Choir, at Madison Gallery. Luminous layers of color on wood create installations with poetic negative space, offering a soothing, reflective experience for its onlookers. Madison Gallery, Solana Beach
2/2
8th Annual Casino Royale Poker Tournament
Feel like James Bond over poker, strong spirits and great company while supporting one-on-one mentoring for children in the San Diego community during this festive night of fun. 5:30 p.m., University Club Atop Symphony Towers, Downtown San Diego
2/2-4
Don Giovanni
Seduction, doom and stunning visual effects make Don Giovanni an instant hit among crowds, featuring Mozart’s incredible score performed by San Diego’s own symphony, singers and chorus. San Diego Opera’s principal conductor, Yves Abel, will lead the showstopping production, featuring the house debut of baritone Germán Enrique Alcántara. San Diego Civic Theatre, Downtown San Diego
2/5
6th Annual Undertow Charity Golf Classic
The San Diego Parks Foundation welcomes parties of four to participate in an 18-hole scramble at Torrey Pines Golf Course, raising funds for quality parks and recreational facilities throughout San Diego. 8 a.m., Torrey Pines Golf Course, La Jolla
2/8-3/10
The Age of Innocence
During this world premiere, a captivating theatrical adaptation of Edith Wharton’s classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Karen Zacarías will dazzle audiences with superb performances and lavish sets that transport audiences into the vivid inner lives of Gilded Age elites. The Old Globe, Balboa Park
2/13-18
Chicago
In its 46th season, Chicago is headed west, bringing all that jazz to San Diego. Celebrating 25 outstanding years, see the six-time Tony Award-winning Broadway show during this limited engagement. San Diego Civic Theatre, Downtown San Diego
Idina Menzel stars in Redwood at the La Jolla Playhouse; PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
2/13-3/31
Redwood
Tony Award winner Idina Menzel makes her La Jolla Playhouse debut in Redwood, an immersive new musical about a woman finding renewal in California’s redwood forests. Directed by Tina Landau with music by Kate Diaz, this lushly visual tale follows the lead character, Jesse, who flees her unfulfilling life and discovers solace in the power of nature. Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre at La Jolla Playhouse
2/14
La Jolla Music Society’s 2024 Winterfest Gala
This year’s black-tie Winterfest Gala will begin with a lovely Champagne reception before a seated dinner, live auction and benefit concert performed by Renée Fleming and Inon Barnatan, with primary funding going toward La Jolla Music Society’s learning and engagement programs. 4 p.m., The Conrad Prebys Performing
Arts Center, La Jolla
2/16-3/5
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Adapted from Mark Haddon’s novel, this remarkable production lets audiences dive into 15-year-old Christopher’s extraordinary mind as he seeks to solve a canine mystery. Directed by J. Scott Lapp, this play is a thrilling, heartwarming event for audiences of all ages. California Center for the Arts, Escondido, artcenter.org
2/17
Starry Night: 115th Anniversary Charity Ball
Hotel del Coronado’s Southpointe Ballroom will host this year’s 115th Anniversary Charity Ball, a black-tie gala benefiting children’s palliative care at Rady Hospital. Dine and dance under the allure of the night sky during San Diego’s longest-running charitable event. 6 p.m., Hotel del Coronado
2/19-23
29th Annual Writer’s Symposium by the Sea
Get inspired at this year’s Writer’s Symposium by the Sea and its impressive lineup of authors, journalists and screenwriters, including Paulette Jiles, Judy Woodruff and Nick Hornby. Point Loma Nazarene University
2/22
An Evening with Elizabeth Gilbert
Fans of Eat, Pray, Love and Stern Men will love this one-on-one conversation with New York Times-bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert. An explorer whose travels inspire her written works, Gilbert provides valuable insight into guiding life by creativity, not fear. 7:30 p.m., Balboa Theatre, Downtown San Diego
In support of the American Heart Association, the Go Red for Women Luncheon connects women as they fight for a cure for cardiovascular disease. Enjoy an afternoon of auctions in the heart of Downtown San Diego. 10 a.m., The US Grant Hotel, Downtown San Diego
2/24
Mermaid Half Marathon San Diego
Race along Tecolote Shores during the Mermaid Series Half Marathon, with options to run either a 5k, 10k or half marathon. This challenging yet rewarding feat is a great way to unite women throughout San Diego County, finding movement in a friendly and competitive setting. 7 a.m., Tecolote Shores, Mission Bay Park
Join friends, families and community members in recognizing resilience and commemorating 30 years of progress for the Challenged Athletes Foundation. Led by co-chairs Annie and Jeff Jacobs and Jill and Jeffrey Essakow, the evening will offer an exquisite culinary experience and heartfelt programming.
5 p.m., Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, Rancho Santa Fe
Andy Mann captures incredible nature photography in Making Waves: Summit to Sea; PHOTO BY ANDY MANN
2/29
Making Waves: Summit to Sea
Experience the wonder of our underwater world through riveting stories and images by Andy Mann, an Emmy Award-nominated director, National Geographic photographer and musician, who will stop by San Diego for The Conrad’s Changemaker Speaker Series. 7:30 p.m., The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, La Jolla
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