 | LA Opera - Los Angeles - Presents: Akhnaten 2/28/2026 - 3/22/2026 (next performance: Saturday, 2/28/2026) Hailed by critics and beloved by audiences, this eagerly anticipated revival transports you to Ancient Egypt in Philip Glass’s enthralling portrait of a trailblazing pharaoh. |
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 | Benita Bike's DanceArt - Manhattan Beach - Presents: Benita Bike's DanceArt at Manhattan Beach Library Saturday, 2/28/2026 An opportunity to see beautiful dancers perform and also to ask questions and make comments about the work presented. |
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 | San Diego Symphony - San Diego - Presents: Brahms Festival: Symphonies 1 & 2 Saturday, 2/28/2026 Rafael Payare, conductor
San Diego Symphony Orchestra
BRAHMS: Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68
BRAHMS: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73 |
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 | Cal State University Fullerton - Fullerton - Presents: Haochen Zhang, piano Saturday, 2/28/2026 Since his gold medal win at the Thirteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2009, Haochen Zhang has captivated audiences in the United States, Europe, and Asia with a unique combination of deep musical sensitivity, fearless imagination, and spectacular virtuosity. |
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 | Sierra Madre Playhouse - Sierra Madre - Presents: Letters to Harriet Tubman Saturday, 2/28/2026 Sierra Madre Playhouse Presents Theatre@ the Playhouse: Letters to Harriet Tubman from Paul Morse Productions
Letters to Harriet Tubman, Play About Woman Who Fought Slavery through the Underground Railroad, Comes to Sierra Madre Playhouse, 2/28 |
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 | Pacific Symphony - Costa Mesa - Presents: Peter and the Wolf Saturday, 2/28/2026 Join young Peter on a daring adventure in Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf—a magical introduction to the orchestra where music and storytelling come together in a fun, family-friendly symphonic tale! |
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 | Sierra Madre Playhouse - Sierra Madre - Presents: Brightwork newmusic's "Pop Up!" Chamber Program Saturday, 2/28/2026 Brightwork newmusic's "Pop Up!" Chamber Program Blurs Line Between Pop & Avant-Garde at Sierra Madre Playhouse, 2/28
Sierra Madre Playhouse Presents Music @ the Playhouse: Pop Up! From Brightwork newmusic |
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 | Various, posting as venue - Arroyo Grande - Presents: ICONIC: A Glorious Tribute to MICHAEL JACKSON Saturday, 2/28/2026 With precision and passion, this production captures the heart and soul of Michael Jacksons’s greatest hits and iconic dance moves, choreographed by his longtime collaborator, Lavelle Smith Jr. Relive the magic of Michael’s career as ICONIC takes you through the decades. Every detail is authentically recreated, offering an unforgettable experience for fans of all ages. |
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 | Santa Monica Playhouse - Santa Monica - Presents: New Town, New Luck – a two-show-only musical revue welcoming year 66 and bidding bon voyage to beloved company members 2/28/2026 - 3/1/2026 (next performance: Saturday, 2/28/2026) “This is a company that knows what its audience expects from an evening of theatre!”
LA TIMES
Get ready for a joyful, heart-tugging, and utterly unforgettable event honoring the past while boldly moving on and moving forward as we journey through 66 years of Playhouse and bid farewell to two members of the Playhouse Family!
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 | OnWord Theatre - San Diego - Presents: OnWord Theatre Presents White Privilege Saturday, 2/28/2026 A West Coast Premiere
A Hybrid Staged Reading - One Night Only |
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 | Presented by Temecula Presents - Temecula - Presents: Pure Bread (Bread Tribute) Saturday, 2/28/2026 Born from a deep love and admiration for the timeless music of Bread — and especially the artistry of David Gates — band leader Ray Koukal assembled a group of exceptional musicians in early 2021 to bring this iconic sound back to life. |
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 | UP CLOSE AND CLASSICAL - Long Beach - Presents: Rong-Huey Liu, oboe and Vivian Liu, piano - Long Beach Saturday, 2/28/2026 Rong-Huey Liu, oboe and Vivian Liu, piano perform Clara Schumann's Three Romances Op. 22 (pub. 1855), Hamilton Harty's Three Miniatures (1911), Gustav Schreck's Sonate for Oboe and Piano (1889) and Miguel del Aguila's Summer Song (1988). ADMISSION IS FREE.
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 | SACRA/PROFANA - Encinitas - Presents: SACRA/PROFANA presents: The Infinite and the Divine Saturday, 2/28/2026 SACRA/PROFANA, San Diego’s premiere professional choral ensemble, presents The Infinite and the Divine, a concert exploring humanity’s fascination with the celestial bodies that have inspired artists, philosophers, and theologians throughout human history. |
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| | Claire Trevor School of the Arts - Irvine - Presents: Song and Wind Saturday, 2/28/2026 Flutist and UC Irvine Professor Patricia Cloud presents a program of expressive works for flute as part of this season’s Artist Series. |
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