Earth, Wind and Fire takes the San Diego Civic Theatre on Saturday with the kind of funk-soul precision that defined decades, anchoring a weekend where the city’s venues stretch across genres most cities would need a month to cover. From theatrical productions at Cygnet and The Old Globe to late-night electronic sets and comedy rooms firing on every frequency, this is San Diego refusing to settle into a single mood.
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- Dear Evan Hansen at Cygnet Theatre
- Earth, Wind and Fire at San Diego Civic Theatre
- The Temptations and The Four Tops at Humphreys Concerts By The Bay
- Begin Again at The Old Globe
- The Midnight at SOMA
- Flux Pavilion at Nova SD
- Chelsea Handler at Balboa Theatre
- Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles at Fleet Science Center
- A.J. Croce: Croce Plays Croce at Humphreys Concerts By The Bay
- Safety Orange – Tribute to Sublime at The Holding Company
Dear Evan Hansen at Cygnet Theatre
Fri, Sep 18, 7:00 PM · Joseph Clayes III Stage at Cygnet Theatre · from $500
This contemporary musical explores anxiety, grief, and connection through the story of a high school student navigating a lie that spirals into something larger. The intimate Joseph Clayes III Stage at Cygnet Theatre is the perfect setting for a show that trades spectacle for emotional precision and raw vulnerability.
Earth, Wind and Fire at San Diego Civic Theatre
Sat, Sep 19, 8:00 PM · San Diego Civic Theatre · from $207
One of the most influential funk and soul bands ever assembled, Earth, Wind and Fire brings their catalog of horn-driven grooves, layered harmonies, and infectious energy to the Civic Theatre on Saturday. Expect the hits that defined the ’70s and ’80s—”September,” “Shining Star,” “Let’s Groove”—performed with the precision that made them legends.
The Temptations and The Four Tops at Humphreys Concerts By The Bay
Sun, Sep 20, 7:30 PM · Humphreys Concerts By The Bay · from $123
Two pillars of Motown history share the stage at Humphreys’ waterfront venue on Sunday evening. The Temptations’ smooth vocal harmonies and The Four Tops’ soulful intensity create a double-header that spans the golden age of soul—a night for anyone who loves the sound that shaped American music.
Begin Again at The Old Globe
Sat, Sep 19, 8:00 PM · Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage – The Old Globe · from $232
This intimate play unfolds at The Old Globe’s Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, offering a different kind of Saturday night. It’s the kind of theatrical storytelling that rewards close attention and leaves you thinking long after the lights fade.
The Midnight at SOMA
Fri, Sep 18, 8:00 PM · SOMA · from $69
The Midnight brings synthwave and electronic production to SOMA on Friday night—moody, atmospheric, and built for late-night immersion. If you want to shift gears from soul and theatre into something more nocturnal and synth-driven, this is your entry point.
Flux Pavilion at Nova SD
Fri, Sep 18, 10:00 PM · Nova SD · from $29
Flux Pavilion’s dubstep and electronic production hits Nova SD on Friday late night, delivering the kind of bass-heavy energy that transforms a room. A stark contrast to everything else on the weekend, and exactly what some nights demand.
Chelsea Handler at Balboa Theatre
Sat, Sep 19, 8:00 PM · Balboa Theatre – San Diego · from $245
Chelsea Handler brings her sharp, unfiltered comedy to the Balboa Theatre on Saturday evening. Her stand-up cuts through pretense with wit and candor—a palate cleanser between musical sets and theatrical productions.
Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles at Fleet Science Center
Fri, Sep 18, 8:30 PM · Fleet Science Center · from $62
The Beatles’ catalog comes alive in an intimate, candlelit setting at the Fleet Science Center on Friday night. This tribute strips the songs down to their essence, letting the melodies and harmonies breathe in a way that feels both reverent and fresh.
A.J. Croce: Croce Plays Croce at Humphreys Concerts By The Bay
Sat, Sep 19, 7:00 PM · Humphreys Concerts By The Bay · from $97
A.J. Croce honors his father Jim Croce’s legacy while carving his own path as a singer-songwriter. Humphreys’ waterfront setting on Saturday afternoon provides the perfect backdrop for this intimate, rootsy performance—a moment of reflection before the weekend’s evening energy takes over.
Safety Orange – Tribute to Sublime at The Holding Company
Sat, Sep 19, 7:30 PM · The Holding Company · from $41
Sublime’s blend of ska, reggae, and punk gets a full tribute treatment on Saturday evening at The Holding Company. If you want to relive the ’90s California sound that defined a generation, this is your night—high energy, infectious grooves, and pure fun.
Check dates and venues carefully—some shows are early evening, others stretch into the night. Book early for the headliners, especially Earth, Wind and Fire and the Motown double-header at Humphreys.
