The San Diego Sings! Festival will return this Saturday at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park.
San Diego Sings! Festival 2017, planned and presented by the Choral Consortium of San Diego, will feature 22 of the top choral groups in San Diego County performing by turn in a free concert, then joining together (more than 1,000 voices) to perform “The Gift of Singing” by living California composer Kirke Mechem, conducted by San Diego’s legendary choral conductor, Dr. David Chase.
The performance, which takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., will feature the largest number of singers performing a choral piece together live on stage.
Performers range from children’s choruses and barbershop groups to a Renaissance chorus, and from community choirs and women’s groups to a school chorus and a Chinese choral society. Between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., each participating group will perform alone on stage for a 12-minute set under its own conductor, in programming of its choice.
At approximately 1 p.m., the members of all the choruses in attendance will gather on and around the Spreckels Organ Pavilion stage to join their 1,000 voices in performing “The Gift of Singing.”
Here are some other events happening this weekend:
“Grease: The Musical”
Join the Pink Ladies, the T-Birds and the rest of the gang this weekend at the California Center for the Arts. “Grease: The Musical” will be presented by the STAR Repertory Theatre through Sunday. The musical will be performed by a cast of 53 actors and actresses and a live orchestra. Tickets start at $14.50.
It isn’t a weekend without a race. Head to Petco Park this Sunday to either run a 15K or a 5K that ends in true glory: with chocolate. The race starts and ends in the downtown stadium and all participants get a mug with delicious chocolate treats. Registration is $54 for the 5K and $79 for the 15K.
Mustache Bash
The 10th annual Mustache Bash takes place this Saturday. The fun festival will feature two stages of live entertainment from performers such as The Motet, Con Brio and Superprince. The 21-plus event encourages attendees to dress in their best 70s attire to the festival, which takes place at The Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier. Tickets start at $56.
Spring Farm Fair
The Golden Door spa’s organic farm stand is hosting a free spring fair with local food vendors, artisanal selections from the spa, live local music and entertainment for kids. The event is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the farm stand at 314 Deer Springs Road in San Marcos.
Brazilian Carnival
Celebrate the Brazilian culture with a Carnaval at the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation. The free event is family-friendly and features live music, dance and mask-making. The event takes place from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday.
Kia Classic + Yoga
Head over to Carlsbad this weekend to catch the final days of the 2017 Kia Classic. The tournament, which takes place at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, will feature 144 of the best female golfers out there. A yoga session will also be offered during the third round by local company, Graced by Grit, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday.
