Events

It began as one man’s story… became everyone’s music… and is now Broadway’s musical. MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and many more. Motown shattered barriers, shaped our lives and made us all move to the same beat. Now, experience it live on stage in the record-breaking smash hit MOTOWN THE MUSICAL!

It began as one man’s story… became everyone’s music… and is now Broadway’s musical. MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and many more. Motown shattered barriers, shaped our lives and made us all move to the same beat. Now, experience it live on stage in the record-breaking smash hit MOTOWN THE MUSICAL!

Hosted by NeNe Leakes

One of the most beloved groups in R&B history, Xscape, have announced their first-ever headlining tour, The Great Xscape Tour coming to Microsoft Theater on Saturday, January 6th.

Answering the overwhelming demand of fans nationwide, Xscape—Kandi Burruss-Tucker, Tameka “Tiny” Harris, and sisters LaTocha and Tamika Scott—return to the stage to perform all of their hits. Adding to the excitement, the group will be joined on tour by special guests, Monica and Tamar Braxton.

An escape into the world of a legendary, award-winning, multiplatinum R&B powerhouse, The Great Xscape Tour promises to be the ultimate night out. The set will draw from their three consecutive platinum albums—namely, Hummin’ Comin’ At ‘Cha, Off the Hook, and Traces of My Lipstick—as it showcases their six top singles, including “Just Kickin’ It”, “Understanding”, “Who Can I Run To,” and more. The audience begged for this, and Xscape are delivering like only they can.

Hosted by NeNe Leakes
XSCAPE
Monica & Tamar Braxton
Door Date: 01/04/2018 6:00 pm
On-sale Date: 10/20/2017 10:00 am
No refunds or exchanges.

Will Call tickets will be available for pick up two hours prior to the start of the event. Photo ID matching the name on the account is required to obtain tickets. We recommend guests review their tickets and verify date, venue and barcode visibility. If you have questions regarding your tickets, please contact your point of purchase prior to your arrival.
 

All persons and bags are subject to search. Clear tote bags (including handbags/purses) that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12” will be admitted inside after inspection. One-gallon clear plastic freezer or storage bags are also permitted. Small clutch bags or wallets that do not exceed 4.5” x 6.5 “, with or without a handle or strap, may be carried into the venue along with one of the clear bag options (clear tote or storage bag). Oversized bags (i.e. backpacks, suitcases, beach bags, laptop bags, etc.) are prohibited. Valley View Casino Center does not provide a general area to check bags, coats or any other personal belongings. For a list of other prohibited items, click here.

With book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler and musical direction and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, HAMILTON is based on Ron Chernow’s biography of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton.

HAMILTON is the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the new nation’s first Treasury Secretary. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON is the story of America then, as told by America now.

Rating: HAMILTON is appropriate for ages 10+ since there is some strong language.

Sunday January 28

Hip-hop legend KRS-One coming to 710 Beach Club in San Diego!

Also featuring: 18scales + TBA

$15 advance/$20 door

#HipHopWeds & Lecha Lech present…

=FAROUT PARTY=

Wednesday March 14th, 2018
Air Conditioned Lounge
4673 30th st. North Park SDCA

21+
9pm
No Cover

The infamous Funk Soul Social returns with a very special edition that is sure to revive those old school feels featuring Rap legend Sir Mix-A-Lot known for hits like “Baby Got Back,” “Posse’ on Broadway” and many others. The night also welcomes the Funk and Soul vibes of special guests Kim Jackson and The Routine Players and Hip-Hop R&B sounds of The Lyrical Groove.

Tickets: $25 Advanced/Day of Show
Doors/Show- 8:00/9:30pm
Ages: 21+

Sir Mix-A-Lot (sirmixalot) parlayed a gonzo tribute to women with large buttocks into hip-hop immortality. But even before he struck crossover gold, he was one of rap’s great D.I.Y. success stories. The Grammy award-winning emcee co-founded his own record label, promoted his music himself, produced all his own tracks, and essentially pulled himself up by the proverbial American bootstraps. Even before “Baby Got Back,” Mix-A-Lot was a platinum-selling album artist with a strong following in the hip-hop community, known for bouncy, danceable, bass-heavy tracks indebted to old school electro.

San Diego, CA welcomes the 4th Annual Sn Diego Soul Music Festival to the Valley View Casino Center on April 14th, 2018. Show starts at 8pm and doors at

Carlsbad Playreaders Present
FENCES
By August Wilson
Directed by Antonio “TJ” Johnson

Monday, June 18th at 7:30 p.m.
at the Carlsbad Dove Library Schulman Auditorium
1775 Dove Lane, off El Camino Real in Carlsbad
Suggested Donation at the Door:
$1 – Student
$5 – General Admission
$10 – Support the Playreaders
Cash only.

Please join us for a reception at 6:30 in celebration of Juneteenth.

This emotionally-charged drama centers on Troy Maxson, a former star of the Negro baseball leagues who later works as a garbage man in 1957 Pittsburgh. Excluded from the major leagues during his prime because he was Black, Troy’s bitterness takes its toll on his relationships with his wife and his son, who now wants his own chance to play ball, in the play that won two Tony Awards, two Drama Desk Awards, and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

FENCES will be directed by Antonio “TJ” Johnson, who received a San Diego Theatre Critics Circle Craig Noel Award for Outstanding Direction for his collaboration on Intrepid Theatre Company’s 2017 production of FATHER COMES HOME FROM THE WARS, PARTS 1, 2, & 3. Johnson has assembled a cast of San Diego all-stars to bring Wilson’s words to life.

ACCOLADES
Winner! 1987 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Winner! Best Revival of a Play – 2010 Tony® Award
Winner! Outstanding Revival of a Play – 2010 Outer Critics Circle Award
Winner! Outstanding Revival of a Play – 2010 Drama Desk Award
August Wilson is the recipient of the 1986 Whiting Award for Drama

REVIEWS
“One of the great characters in American drama. One of the richest experiences I have ever had in the theatre. I wasn’t just moved. I was transfixed.” – New York Post
“A blockbuster and a major American play.” – New York Daily News

Chance the Rapper Announces North American Tour

Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10am, here:
https://www.eatmytickets.com/en/artist/chance-the-rapper/