Catch Oscar, Emmy and Grammy winner Common at The Rady Shell July 3. PHOTO: BY BRIAN BOWEN SMITH
Through 7/19
29th Annual Lipinsky Family San Diego Jewish Arts Festival
Enjoy another fabulous summer of Jewish art, music and theater with 14 fantastic virtual and live performances, including Hershey Felder, hip-hop artist Nissim Black, Yiddish singer Niki Jacobs and more. San Diego Repertory Theatre, Downtown San Diego, sdrep.org
7/2
Toy Story in Concert
Experience the antics of Buzz, Woody and the rest of Andy’s toys like never before. The San Diego Symphony will screen this classic film as Oscarand Grammy-winning composer Randy Newman’s musical score is performed live. 7:30PM, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Embarcadero Marina Park South, theshell.org
7/3
Common
See the Oscar-, Emmy- and Grammy-winning artist, activist, actor and author perform his greatest hits and songs from his latest album. Released in September, A Beautiful Revolution Pt. 2 is a stunning response to the tension and turmoil of the last two years. 7:30PM, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Embarcadero Marina Park South, theshell.org
On July 23, country band The Chicks will play songs from their newest album, Gaslighter. PHOTO: COURTESY OF LIVE NATION
7/6
Dinner on the Diamond
Join the San Diego Padres’ ownership, players, coaches and alumni for a home-run dinner, live auction and special performance from Grammy Award-winning artist Miguel. This inaugural event presented by Sycuan Casino Resort benefits the Padres Foundation and its San Diego charitable partners and takes you out to the ballgame like never before. 6PM, Petco Park, Downtown San Diego, padres.com/dinner
7/9
University of San Diego Wine Classic
Now in its 14th year, this sumptuous celebration invites guests to sample wines from over 20 vineyards, indulge in gourmet food and enjoy live entertainment and auctions. Presented by Seth O’Byrne, the annual fundraiser has raised over $800,000 for scholarships that support underrepresented students. 3PM, University of San Diego’s Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, Morena, marketing. sandiego.edu/wineclassic22
7/9
Patrons of the Prado Masterpiece 2022: Under The Desert Sun
Experience vintage Palm Springs glamour at Patrons of the Prado’s annual Masterpiece event. This year’s theme, Under the Desert Sun, promises to weave swanky 1960s Palm Springs nightlife into an unforgettable evening of cocktails, silent and live auctions, a gourmet dinner and dancing to the music of NRG. Proceeds will support the event’s 10 beneficiaries located on the Prado at Balboa Park. 6PM, Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park, patronsoftheprado.org
7/16-17
San Diego Pride Festival
Toast being out and proud—or those who are—at San Diego’s largest Pride celebration. Gather with LGBTQ+ community members and friends to enjoy live music from over 100 entertainers at four incredible stages—with headliners such as Ashnikko, Baby Tate, Daya and Snow Tha Product. 11AM, Balboa Park, sdpride.org
7/23
The Chicks
See the Grammy Award-winning country music band perform songs from 2020 release Gaslighter—their first new album in over a decade that offers all the vulnerability, lyrical storytelling and spunk you’d expect. 7:30PM, North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, Chula Vista, livenation.com
7/24
Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert
Enjoy Disney’s Oscar-winning film about the Colombian Madrigal family like never before during this festive screening—accompanied by a live band performing every song from the beloved soundtrack. 7:30PM, North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, Chula Vista, livenation.com
The University of San Diego Wine Classic on July 9 features wines from over 20 vineyards. PHOTO: COURTESY OF UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO WINE CLASSIC
7/25
Drive Out Hunger Golf Classic
Join the North County Food Bank for its sixth annual golf tournament, which includes opportunity drawings, a contest and mulligan packages—plus a post-tournament cocktail hour, dinner and live auction. Proceeds benefit North County Food Bank’s hunger relief programs. Noon, Shadowridge Golf Club, Vista, northcountyfoodbank.org
7/26-31
Pretty Woman: The Musical
See this Hollywood classic live onstage featuring an original score by Grammy winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, with a book by the movie’s legendary director, Garry Marshall, and screenwriter, J. F. Lawton. Missing this musical would be a big mistake—huge! San Diego Civic Theatre, Downtown San Diego, broadwaysd.com
Pretty Woman: The Musical brings the classic Hollywood love story to the stage PHOTO: BY MATTHEW MURPHY FOR MURPHYMADE
7/27
The Lumineers
Hear the indie folk-rock band perform songs from their fourth studio album, Brightside, along with performances from special guests Gregory Alan Isakov and Daniel Rodriguez. 7PM, Pechanga Arena, Midway, pechangaarenasd.com
7/27
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Following the release of their 12th album, 2022’s Unlimited Love, with returning guitarist John Frusciante, the famous rock band will take over Petco Park—along with Haim and Thundercat. 6:30PM, Petco Park, Downtown San Diego, padres.com/concerts
Feast alongside Padres players at Petco Park’s Dinner on the Diamond July 6 PHOTO: COURTESY OF PETCO PARK EVENTS
7/29-30
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in Concert
See the first half of this beloved franchise’s epic conclusion screened outside alongside a performance of Alexandre Desplat’s epic score by a live symphony orchestra. 7:30PM, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Embarcadero Marina Park South, theshell.org
7/31
Leon Bridges
As part of his Boundless Tour with special guest Little Dragon, the Grammy-winning R&B artist and songwriter will perform music from his third studio album, Gold-Diggers Sound. 7PM, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Embarcadero Marina Park South, theshell.org
See soulful singer Smokey Robinson Aug. 11 at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay. PHOTO: BY CRAIG HUNTER ROSS
8/2
Sheryl Crow
“Soak Up the Sun” with Sheryl Crow this summer and enjoy music from the nine-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, along with special guest Keb’ Mo’. 7:30PM, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Embarcadero Marina Park South, theshell.org
8/6
The Beach Boys: 60 Years of the Sounds of Summer
Get ready to have “Fun, Fun, Fun” with The Beach Boys, who’ll be performing hits from their illustrious career, which launched with the success of 1963 song “Surfin’ U.S.A.” 7:30PM, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Embarcadero Marina Park South, theshell.org
8/6
Farm to Bay 2022
Treat yourself to a sampling of food and beverages from San Diego wineries, craft breweries, sustainably minded restaurants and more. Proceeds from the event—which will also include animal encounters, a live auction and musical entertainment—support the Living Coast Discovery See soulful singer Smokey Robinson Aug. 11 at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay. Center’s wildlife, sustainability and education programs. 4PM, Living Coast Discovery Center, Chula Vista, thelivingcoast.org
Enjoy a weekend of festivities Aug. 26 and 27 at the Sharp HospiceCare Benefit Dinner and Regatta. PHOTO: COURTESY OF SHARP HOSPICECARE REGATTA
8/11
Smokey Robinson
See the legendary singer-songwriter and cofounder of Motown Records perform his classic hits at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay’s 1,400- seat outdoor theater, located on San Diego Bay. Packages include accommodations at Humphreys Half Moon Inn. 8PM, Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, Shelter Island, humphreysconcerts.com
8/20
Las Patronas Jewel Ball 2022: The South Seas
Be transported to the beautiful islands of the South Pacific at this elegant evening celebrating Las Patronas’ nonprofit beneficiaries and generous supporters. Guests are encouraged to wear floral prints and bright colors to this 76th annual Jewel Ball, which will feature tropical landscapes, cuisine and cocktails. 7PM, La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, laspatronas.org
8/20
OneRepublic: Never Ending Summer Tour
See the Grammy-winning pop-rock band perform fan favorites along with new music from their upcoming sixth studio album. 7PM, North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, Chula Vista, livenation.com
8/24
Billy Idol
Hear music from the iconic singer-songwriter’s new EP, The Roadside—his first new release in nearly seven years—which was written and produced almost entirely during the pandemic. Packages include dinner at Humphreys Restaurant, premium concert seating and hotel accommodations. 8PM, Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, Shelter Island, humphreysconcerts.com
Jennifer Hudson will join the San Diego Symphony Orchestra at The Rady Shell Aug. 28. PHOTO COURTESY OF: SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
8/24
The Killers
The Las Vegas-based rock band will perform classic hits like “Mr. Brightside” and “Somebody Told Me”—with special guest Johnny Marr—during this one-night event. 8:30PM, Pechanga Arena, Midway, pechangaarenasd.com
8/24-9/11
Disney Presents The Lion King
Making its triumphant return to San Diego, this six-time Tony Award-winning musical, based on the Disney classic, features some of the most recognizable music on Broadway by Elton John and Tim Rice. San Diego Civic Theatre, Downtown San Diego, broadwaysd.com
8/26-27
19th Annual Sharp HospiceCare Benefit Dinner and Regatta
Enjoy a weekend of fine dining, live entertainment, live and silent auctions, dancing, a regatta race and spectator boat viewing parties, at Hotel del Coronado and the Coronado Yacht Club—all supporting Sharp HospiceCare. Racers will compete for a spot in the 2023 Hospice Regattas National Championship in Charleston, S.C. grossmontfoundation.ejoinme.org/regatta2022
8/27
Thomas Rhett: Bring the Bar to You Tour
See the country music singersongwriter play fan-favorite songs along with music from his sixth album, Where We Started. 7:30PM, North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, Chula Vista, livenation.com
Country music star Thomas Rhett will sing fan-favorite tunes Aug. 27. PHOTO COURTESY OF: LIVE NATION
8/28
Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, Poison, and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind concert featuring some of the biggest names in rock ’n’ roll history during this energetic event that’s sure to be a night to remember. 5PM, Petco Park, Downtown San Diego, padres.com/concerts
8/28
Jennifer Hudson
Join the Grammy-winning recording artist and Oscar-winning actress for an incredible performance alongside the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. 7:30PM, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Embarcadero Marina Park South, theshell.org
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