Mark your calendar with these top culture and philanthropy events.
La Jolla Playhouse Gala headliner Sutton Foster starred in its production of Thoroughly Modern Millie PHOTO BY: JOAN MARCUS
3/1
Mozart’s Jupiter
Enjoy an incredible evening with the San Diego Symphony featuring music from Tchaikovsky and Mozart. 7:30pm, California Center for the Arts, Escondido’s Concert Hall, artcenter.org
3/2
Maggie Rogers
Treat yourself to a performance by producer, songwriter and performer Maggie Rogers, who’s back with new music from her second full-length album, Surrender. 7pm, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Embarcadero Marina Park South, theshell.org
Edo De Waart will conduct Adams, Mozart and Rachmaninoff JESSE WILLEMS
3/2
Pairings with a Purpose Dinner Party
Help raise funds for Feeding San Diego by attending this intimate dinner party featuring four delicious courses prepared by chefs Angelo Sosa and Ruffo Ibarra. 6pm, The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, La Jolla, feedingsandiego.org
3/3
Eagles
See the world-renowned band perform favorite songs, plus a lively rendition of “Hotel California,” complete with a choir and orchestra. Club Level premium seating is still available to book by contacting 619.308.4396. 8pm, Pechanga Arena, Midway, pechangaarenasd.com
Conductor Rafael Payare will lead the San Diego Symphony in Mozart March 1. HENRY WEB
3/3-19
Lucky Stiff at Oceanside Theatre Company
A coproduction between Oceanside Theatre Company and Scripps Ranch Theatre, where the run began, this hilarious musical farce is moving to Oceanside and is described as Weekend at Bernie’s meets You’ve Got Mail. Oceanside Theatre Company’s Sunshine Brooks Theater, oceansidetheatre.org
3/5
Our Planet Live in Concert
Celebrate the beauty of the Earth with this unique show that combines stunning HD cinematography with live orchestra music, based on the Emmy-winning Netflix series. 7:30pm, Balboa Theatre, Downtown San Diego, sandiegotheatres.org
Cheer on the San Diego Padres on Opening Day March 30 BY MATT THOMAS/SAN DIEGO PADRES
3/8
Regina Spektor
Hear the beloved singer, songwriter and pianist perform songs from her new 2022 album, Home, before and after, plus classics like 2006’s “Fidelity.” 8pm, The Magnolia, El Cajon, magnoliasandiego.com
3/10-11
Adams, Mozart and Rachmaninoff
Treat yourself to a night of stunning music featuring Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23, Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2 and more. 8pm, Civic Theatre, Downtown San Diego, sandiegotheatres.org
Bond fans won’t want to miss Casino Royale live in concert March 18 PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
3/12
Marc Anthony
See the Grammy-winning entertainer perform your favorite Latin salsa numbers and ballads at this anticipated stop on his Viviendo Tour. 8pm, Pechanga Arena, Midway, pechangaarenasd.com
3/13
SZA
See the singer and songwriter perform chart-topping R&B hits from her second album, SOS. 8PM, Viejas Arena, College Area, as.sdsu.edu
Celebrate nature at Our Planet Live in Concert March 5 ©OLIVER SCHOLEY/SILVERBACK/NETFLIX
3/17-19
Inspiration in Motion: Ballet Redefined
See three beautiful and creative ballets staged by City Ballet’s resident choreographers—Beyond the Circle and Straw Feet by Elizabeth Wistrich, and Battu by Geoffrey Gonzalez. The Conrad, La Jolla, cityballet.org
3/17-4/23
The XIXth
Inspired by real events from the 19th Olympic Games, this powerful play about sports and activism by Kemp Powers is making its world debut. Old Globe Theatre, Balboa Park, theoldglobe.org
See Marc Anthony perform March 12 COURTESY OF CMN EVENTS
3/18
Fit Athletic Yoga
Treat your mind and body to an inspiring morning of wellness at this group outdoor yoga session led by Viktoria Talbot. 9:30am, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Embarcadero Marina Park South, theshell.org
3/18
La Jolla Playhouse Gala
Support the arts and enjoy an incredible evening of cocktails, a gourmet dinner crafted by Pamplemousse Grille executive chef Jeffrey Strauss, a performance by two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster and more. 6pm, Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre, La Jolla, lajollaplayhouse.org
Support Feeding San Diego at the Pairings with a Purpose Dinner Party March 2. COURTESY OF THE CONRAD PREBYS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
3/18
Casino Royale in Concert
See Bond like never before at this screening of the classic action film accompanied by a live performance of the score by the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. 7pm, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Embarcadero Marina Park South, theshell.org
3/21
American Ballet Theatre Studio Company
Support the rising stars of the ballet world at this celebration of classical and neoclassical dance. 7:30pm, California Center for the Arts, Escondido’s Concert Hall, artcenter.org
3/25-4/2
Tosca by Giacomo Puccini
Be amazed by one of Italian composer Puccini’s greatest works and experience this spellbinding tale of treachery, torture and tragedy presented by San Diego Opera. Civic Theatre, Downtown San Diego, sandiegotheatres.org
3/30
Padres Opening Day 2023: San Diego Padres vs. Colorado Rockies Celebrate the start of baseball season by cheering on the Padres. Be sure to arrive early to catch the pregame ceremonies on this celebratory opening day presented by Sycuan Casino Resort. 1:10pm, Petco Park, Downtown San Diego, padres.com
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