San Diego/ Fun & Entertainment
Published on August 20, 2019
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If you love to take advantage of the live music offerings near you, this week offers several great reasons to leave the house.

From a classic feel-good movie accompanied by a live symphony to an EDM extravaganza and more, read on for a local music to-do list to fill your calendar this week.

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2019 Summer Symphony Concert

From the event description:

Join us for the fourth annual performance from our student-run two-week intensive session with over 100 musicians. They will be playing a diverse repertoire ranging from Latin music to jazz and classical masterpieces.

When: Friday, Aug. 23, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Canyon Crest Academy, 5951 Village Center Loop Road
Price: Advance sales: $3 students and seniors; $5 general admission; admission will be higher at the door.
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Bingo Players 

From the event description:

Spend an evening (and overnight) with Bingo Players, whose songs feature buzzing, bouncing synthesizers, crunchy, guitar-like riffs reminiscent of the Chemical Brothers, and powerful, driving beats, all shaped by a memorable lyrical hook or a melody.  

When: Friday, Aug. 23, 9 p.m.–Saturday, Aug. 24, 5 a.m.
Where: Omnia, 454 Sixth Ave.
Price: Free admission before 10:30 p.m.   
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'Singin’ in the Rain' in Concert

From the event description:

“What a glorious feeling, I’m happy again!” It’s been called the greatest musical ever filmed — now, dance your way to Bayside Summer Nights and experience the charm of Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O’Connor on the big screen with the score played live by the San Diego Symphony, conducted by Richard Kaufman.

When: Friday, Aug. 23, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Embarcadero Marina Park South, 200 Marina Park Way
Price: $25.20–$50.40
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Leoni Torres

From the event description:

Leonardo Torres Álvarez is a vocalist, composer and producer, cataloged as one of the most important figures of Cuban music at this moment. The outstanding composer and performer is currently focused on completing his next album that will be composed mainly of duos with prominent figures such as Pablo Milanés, Descemer Bueno and Kelvis Ochoa, Gilberto Santa Rosa, among others. In the midst of it, he promotes his most recent work, entitled "Toda una vida."

When: Friday, Aug. 23, 8 p.m.
Where: House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave.
Price: $31
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Parking in San Diego can be tough, especially during popular events. To find free or cheap parking and to book parking in advance, see this map of San Diego parking from SpotAngels. And to get there by public transportation, check the MTS website for nearby stations and schedules.


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