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1. Copley Symphony Hall
Gaslamp Quarter | MusicThe great acoustics here are surpassed only by the incredible Spanish baroque interior. Not just the home of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra...
The great acoustics here are surpassed only by the incredible Spanish baroque interior. Not just the home of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, the renovated 2,200-seat 1920s-era theater has also hosted major stars like Elvis Costello, Leonard Cohen, and Sting.
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2. La Jolla Playhouse
TheaterUnder the artistic direction of Christopher Ashley, the playhouse presents exciting and innovative plays and musicals on three stages. Many...
Under the artistic direction of Christopher Ashley, the playhouse presents exciting and innovative plays and musicals on three stages. Many Broadway shows—among them Memphis, Come From Away, Tommy, and Jersey Boys—have previewed here before their East Coast premieres. Its Without Walls program also ensures that the productions aren't limited to the playhouse, having put on site-specific shows in places like outdoor art spaces, cars, and even the ocean.
University of California at San Diego, 2910 La Jolla Village Dr., La Jolla, California, 92037, USA858-550–1010 -
3. Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Downtown | Art Galleries–ArtsCentrally located in Downtown between a trolley stop and the train station, MCASD has built up a reputation for being the premier site for cutting...
Centrally located in Downtown between a trolley stop and the train station, MCASD has built up a reputation for being the premier site for cutting-edge visual art in San Diego. Every third Thursday is "Downtown at Sundown," which brings together visual and performance arts as musicians and DJs perform outside the museum while patrons are treated to beer, cocktails, and other refreshments.
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4. The Old Globe
Balboa Park | TheaterThis complex, comprising the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, the Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, and the Old Globe Theatre, offers some of...
This complex, comprising the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, the Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, and the Old Globe Theatre, offers some of the finest theatrical productions in Southern California. Theater classics such as The Full Monty and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, both of which went on to Broadway, premiered on these famed stages. The Old Globe presents the family-friendly How the Grinch Stole Christmas around the holidays, as well as a renowned summer Shakespeare Festival with three to four plays in repertory.
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5. Arts District Liberty Station
Point Loma | Art Galleries–ArtsThe former Naval Training Center at Liberty Station is a hub for arts and culture with over 120 tenants, including artists, galleries, museums...
The former Naval Training Center at Liberty Station is a hub for arts and culture with over 120 tenants, including artists, galleries, museums, and nonprofits.
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6. Arts Tix
Gaslamp Quarter | TicketsYou can buy advance tickets, many at half price, to theater, music, and dance events at Arts Tix. ...
You can buy advance tickets, many at half price, to theater, music, and dance events at Arts Tix.
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7. Balboa Theatre
Gaslamp Quarter | MusicThis renovated theater offers a variety of performances including ballet, music, plays, and even stand-up comedy. In addition to architectural...
This renovated theater offers a variety of performances including ballet, music, plays, and even stand-up comedy. In addition to architectural splendor, the space offers unsurpassed acoustics.
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8. Bread & Salt
Barrio Logan | MusicThe spacious factory setting that houses Bread & Salt feels like a modern art warehouse, though its name nods to its long history as a former...
The spacious factory setting that houses Bread & Salt feels like a modern art warehouse, though its name nods to its long history as a former Wonder Bread factory. Still adorned with much of the industrial machinery and exposed brick, Bread & Salt now houses rotating exhibits from local and national artists, as well as group events such as motorcycle shows and live music showcases. It's also a partner with the La Jolla Athenaeum, and puts on jazz concerts throughout the year.
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9. California Ballet Company
Gaslamp Quarter | DanceThe company performs high-quality contemporary and classical works September–May at the Civic Theatre. The Nutcracker is staged annually...
The company performs high-quality contemporary and classical works September–May at the Civic Theatre. The Nutcracker is staged annually around the holiday season.
San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 3rd Ave., San Diego, California, 92101, USA619-560–5676 -
10. California Center for the Arts, Escondido
TheaterThe center presents mainstream theatrical productions such as Grease and The Odd Couple , as well as concerts, art shows, and dance performances...
The center presents mainstream theatrical productions such as Grease and The Odd Couple, as well as concerts, art shows, and dance performances.
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11. City Ballet
Gaslamp | DanceThe ballet holds performances at the Spreckels Theatre and a few other area venues from November through May. At Christmastime, they dance a...
The ballet holds performances at the Spreckels Theatre and a few other area venues from November through May. At Christmastime, they dance a mean Nutcracker.
Spreckels Theatre, 121 Broadway #600, San Diego, California, 92101, USA858-274–6058 -
12. Coronado Playhouse
TheaterThis cabaret-type theater near the Hotel del Coronado stages regular dramatic and musical performances. ...
This cabaret-type theater near the Hotel del Coronado stages regular dramatic and musical performances.
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13. Cygnet's Old Town Theatre
Old Town | TheaterA 246-seat theater operated by Cygnet Theatre Company, this is one of the more interesting small San Diego theater groups. Catch local takes...
A 246-seat theater operated by Cygnet Theatre Company, this is one of the more interesting small San Diego theater groups. Catch local takes on edgy classics like Sweeney Todd and Little Shop of Horrors.
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14. Diversionary Theatre
University Heights | TheaterSan Diego's premier gay and lesbian company presents a range of original works that focus on LGBTQ themes. ...
San Diego's premier gay and lesbian company presents a range of original works that focus on LGBTQ themes.
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15. Flagship Cruises and Events
Little Italy | Entertainment CruiseFlagship Cruises welcomes guests aboard with a glass of champagne as a prelude to nightly dinner-dance and holiday cruises. ...
Flagship Cruises welcomes guests aboard with a glass of champagne as a prelude to nightly dinner-dance and holiday cruises.
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16. Hornblower Cruises
Little Italy | Entertainment CruiseTake a dinner-dance cruise aboard the Lord Hornblower —the trip comes with fabulous views of the San Diego skyline. ...
Take a dinner-dance cruise aboard the Lord Hornblower—the trip comes with fabulous views of the San Diego skyline.
970 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego, California, 92101, USA -
17. Horton Grand Theatre
Gaslamp Quarter | TheaterAfter being home to the long-running Triple Espresso, the Horton Grand Theatre hosts productions from the likes of San Diego Musical Theatre...
After being home to the long-running Triple Espresso, the Horton Grand Theatre hosts productions from the likes of San Diego Musical Theatre as well as Intrepid Theatre Company, whose shows include Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and Woody Guthrie's American Song.
Hahn Cosmopolitan Theatre, 444 4th Ave., San Diego, California, 92101, USA760-295–7541 -
18. Humphreys Concerts by the Bay
Point Loma | ConcertsThis waterfront, outdoor venue stages intimate shows from big-name national acts from April into October. There's not a bad seat in the house...
This waterfront, outdoor venue stages intimate shows from big-name national acts from April into October. There's not a bad seat in the house, but those who don't want to pay the sometimes-high ticket prices can catch the concert by renting a canoe or boat and parking it in the adjacent bay for a one-of-a-kind view.
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19. Industry Showroom
Gaslamp Quarter | Art Galleries–ArtsThis large space in downtown serves both as a workspace for local designers and artists, and as a storefront showroom to show off their wares. ...
This large space in downtown serves both as a workspace for local designers and artists, and as a storefront showroom to show off their wares.
525 5th Ave., San Diego, California, 92101, USA619-701–2162 -
20. Ion Theatre Company
Hillcrest | TheaterThe little theater company that could, most of Ion's unique and sometimes controversial productions now take place in the quaint BLKBOX Theatre...
The little theater company that could, most of Ion's unique and sometimes controversial productions now take place in the quaint BLKBOX Theatre in Hillcrest and have included productions of Gypsy and Topdog/Underdog.
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