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“The Nutcracker” at the Casa Del Prado
Celebrate San Diego Civic Youth Ballet’s (SDCYB) 80th Anniversary Season with the joy and spirit of “The Nutcracker.” Journey with Clara and her Nutcracker Prince through a daring battle with mischievous mice to a shimmering world of swirling snow and finally, to the enchanted Land of the Sweets, where sparkling confections, waltzing flowers, and the dance […]
Old Town San Diego’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
The holiday season in Old Town San Diego began with one of its most beloved traditions—the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, which took place on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 7 p.m. Residents, visitors and businesses enjoyed a festive evening filled with music, joy, and community spirit at the historic Whaley House Complex. Presented by the Old Town San Diego Chamber […]
Living History: Descendants Celebrate Dia de Muertos on Their Ancestors’ Streets in Old Town
By Raquel Perez The feeling was surreal as the Autum chill made the air crisp, as descendants marched past the Church that had served as a home parish to our Ancestors for generations. The scene was lively, and colorful, as the painted faces and creative costumes roamed around Old Town State Historic Park. The air […]
Tim Henderson of Mission Hills Joins RICK as Associate Principal of Landscape Architecture
RICK, a multidisciplinary planning, design and engineering firm serving the western United States, has appointed Tim Henderson as associate principal of Landscape Architecture. Henderson brings over three decades of experience leading design teams and guiding projects from concept to construction. He has led teams on work for agencies such as SANDAG, CALTRANS, and the city of […]
“Hauntings of the Holiday” and “Giving Season” Performances
Write Out Loud has two holiday experiences for 2025. Each program explores specific themes by weaving a variety of stories, poems, and sometimes music together into a literary tapestry. Hauntings of The Holiday, “Christmas Ghost Stories”takes place on Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14 with performances at 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. each day. Performances […]
San Diego Junior Theatre Presents “Disney’s Frozen JR.”
San Diego Junior Theatre, the nation’s longest-running youth theatre program, is delighted to kick off the new year with “Disney’s Frozen JR.” at the historic Casa del Prado Theatre in Balboa Park. Performance times are Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m., and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. from January Friday, 9 through […]
The Old Globe Presents “Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show”
The Old Globe is pleased to announce the full cast and creative team for “Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show.” The Scrooge parody, set in San Diego, is based on “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, and is written by Gordon Greenberg (Globe’s “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors,” “Crime and Punishment: A Comedy and The Heart of Rock & Roll”) and Steve Rosen (Globe’s “Dracula: A Comedy of […]
The San Diego Gulls Have a New Anthem that Rocks
Pacific Records artist Eric Sage debuted “Rise Up San Diego,” the official new anthem of the San Diego Gulls, at the team’s home opener on October 18. The high-energy rock track is now played at every home game, making it the newest rallying song for fans. Sage, a San Diego-based country-rock singer, multi-instrumentalist, and former world-ranked […]
Little Italy Hosts Annual Tree Lighting and Christmas Village
The holiday season in San Diego wouldn’t be complete without the Little Italy Tree Lighting and Christmas Village, returning on Friday, December 6th from 4pm to 8pm for an evening filled with festive cheer, family fun, and community spirit. This beloved annual tradition transforms the neighborhood into a winter wonderland as lights twinkle above India […]
SACRA/PROFANA Presents Immeasurably Bright
Featuring the West Coast Premiere of Three Points of Light SACRA/PROFANA Presents Immeasurably Bright Featuring the West Coast Premiere of Three Points of Light SACRA/PROFANA, San Diego’s premiere professional choral ensemble, presents Immeasurably Bright, a holiday concert celebrating light, love, and renewal. One performance only at 7 p.m., Friday, December 12 at St. Mark’s United […]
