 | The Lamplighters Community Theatre - La Mesa - Presents:
The 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee
4/17/2026 - 5/17/2026 (next performance: Friday, 4/17/2026) With music and lyrics by Tony Award® winner William Finn and a book by Tony Award® winner Rachel Sheinkin, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is about the little wins that carry us through life’s many awkward spells. |
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 | Coronado Playhouse - Coronado - Presents:
The Drowsy Chaperone
4/10/2026 - 5/10/2026 (next performance: Friday, 4/17/2026) Musical madness returns to Coronado! |
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 | Theatre West - Los Angeles - Presents:
Twisted
4/3/2026 - 5/3/2026 (next performance: Friday, 4/17/2026) A woman realizes that her son may have links to a convicted mass murderer.
How far would you go to discover the truth? |
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 | Chance Lang - Los Angeles - Presents:
An Ode To Parenting
4/10/2026 - 4/26/2026 (next performance: Friday, 4/17/2026) Laugh, cry, and reflect with An Ode To Parenting! Chance Lang’s five original one-act plays explore the joys, frustrations, and unexpected tenderness of family life. From quirky comedy to heartfelt drama, this intimate evening shines a light on parent-child relationships, queer identity, adoption, and the universal chaos of growing up. |
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 | Greenway Arts Alliance - Los Angeles - Presents:
Tenth Annual LA Get Down Festival
4/10/2026 - 4/26/2026 (next performance: Friday, 4/17/2026) A celebration of poetry, spoken word and hip hop. |
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 | North Coast Repertory Theatre - Solana Beach - Presents:
Beau Jest
4/22/2026 - 5/17/2026 (next performance: Wednesday, 4/22/2026) Fall under the spell of this effervescent romantic comedy where love, laughter, and tradition playfully intertwine. |
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 | Coachella Valley Repertory - Palm Springs - Presents:
Ernest Shakelton Loves Me
4/22/2026 - 5/10/2026 (next performance: Wednesday, 4/22/2026) For those who loved CVRep’s production of The 39 Steps, this is a must-see! This stylish, critically acclaimed new musical comedy with a tongue-in-cheek script by Tony Award-winner Joe DiPietro (Nice Work If You Can Get It)! |
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 | La Jolla Playhouse - La Jolla - Presents:
La Jolla Playhouse WOW Festival
4/23/2026 - 4/26/2026 (next performance: Thursday, 4/23/2026) Four days of fearless, fun and interactive experiences. La Jolla Playhouse’s celebrated WOW Festival returns April 23 – 26 at UC San Diego in La Jolla. |
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 | San Diego Symphony - San Diego - Presents:
A Feast of Beethoven
4/24/2026 - 4/25/2026 (next performance: Friday, 4/24/2026) Trevor Pinnock, conductor
Alexandra Dovgan, piano
San Diego Symphony Orchestra
BEETHOVEN: Coriolan Overture Op. 62
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92 |
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 | The Colburn School - Los Angeles - Presents:
Academy Virtuosi
Friday, 4/24/2026 This conductorless chamber orchestra comprised of talented young musicians brings to life rich programs of orchestral works. |
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 | LA Opera - Los Angeles - Presents:
James Conlon Concert
Friday, 4/24/2026 James Conlon has made tremendous contributions to the musical life of Los Angeles over his remarkable 20-year tenure as the company’s Richard Seaver Music Director. Join us in celebrating his legacy at a special concert devoted to the work of three of his favorite opera composers: Mozart, Verdi, and Wagner. Spend an evening with Maestro Conlon’s mastery and the signature sound |
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 | Star Theatre Youth Company - Oceanside - Presents:
Star Theatre Youth Company Presents, "Honk!"
4/24/2026 - 5/3/2026 (next performance: Friday, 4/24/2026) This delightful and award-winning adaptation of one of the world's most beloved fables is a heartwarming celebration of what makes us special. Since it first hatched in 1993, Stiles & Drewe's musical, Honk!, has winged its way around the world in over 8,000 productions and in many different languages. |
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 | Sierra Madre Playhouse - Sierra Madre - Presents:
"One Million Words – Rilke,"
Friday, 4/24/2026 Solo Show Based on Work by Poet Rainer Maria Rilke, Has US Premiere
Sierra Madre Playhouse Presents Theatre @ the Playhouse: One Million Words – Rilke (North American Premiere)
A Solo Show Created by and Starring Ivo Müller, Inspired by the Works of Poet Rainer Maria Rilke,
Directed by Arieta Corrêa, Co-Directed by Darrell Larson |
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| | La Jolla Music Society - La Jolla - Presents:
Aaron Diehl Trio
Friday, 4/24/2026 With tradition in his touch and vision in his phrasing, the captivating pianist Aaron Diehl leads a trio that moves with quiet intensity and refined power. Along with a top-notch drummer and bassist tuned perfectly to his style, Diehl crafts performances that balance the soul of early Romanticism with the pulse of modern jazz—inviting listeners into a space where every note speaks. |
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 | San Diego Early Music Society - San Diego - Presents:
Benjamin Alard, Harpsichord - Toccatas and Concertos I: Harpsichord Music by J.S. Bach
Friday, 4/24/2026 To conclude our thrilling Solo Series, celebrated harpsichordist and organist Benjamin Alard returns for an artist residency at All Souls, featuring two recitals over two days. |
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 | macha Theatre/Films - Los Angeles - Presents:
Love Struck
4/24/2026 - 5/3/2026 (next performance: Friday, 4/24/2026) Landmark lesbian romantic comedy in a new production. |
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 | Dan Atkinson - San Diego - Presents:
Luciana Souza & Marcel Camargo | Athenaeum Jazz
Friday, 4/24/2026 The series begins on Friday, April 24, at the Scripps Research Auditorium with the return of Grammy-winning vocalist Luciana Souza, of whom Billboard magazine wrote, “She continues her captivating journey as a uniquely talented vocalist who organically crosses genre borders. Her music soulfully reflects, wistfully regrets, romantically woos, joyfully celebrates.” |
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 | Music at Westwoof - Los Angeles - Presents:
Music at Westwood Presents: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Requiem
Friday, 4/24/2026 Join us on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 8:00pm as Music at Westwood presents Andrew Lloyd Webber’s "Requiem." |
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 | Clark Center for the Performing Arts - Arroyo Grande - Presents:
Pagkamulat - Pilipino Cultural Night 37
4/24/2026 - 4/25/2026 (next performance: Friday, 4/24/2026) Cal Poly’s Pilipino Cultural Night (PCN) is a student-run cultural production that celebrates Pilipino-American heritage through dance, drama, and music. Created over the course of a year, PCN brings students together to showcase their talents and reconnect with their culture. |
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 | St Matthew's Music Guild - Pacific Palisades - Presents:
St. Matthew's Music Guild: David Garrett, Haydn, and “A Classical Journey”
Friday, 4/24/2026 David Garrett, a member of the LA Phil’s cello section since 2000, will be showcased in Haydn’s lyrical Cello Concerto in
D major. |
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