Surprise Chef
Hailing from just outside of Melbourne, Surprise Chef’s music is based on evoking mood; their vivid arrangements utilise time and space to build soundscapes that invite the listener into their world. The quartet’s distinct sound pulls from 70s film scores, the funkier side of jazz, and the samples that form the foundation of hip hop, […]
Crowned in Creation: A Black Art Showcase
Crowned In Creation is a concert series celebrating and showcasing Black femme creatives in San Diego. It was launched in 2024 by creative and community organizer Espi Love, under their brand “Elevate”, as an opportunity for Black artists to be poured into and supported by community. This installation’s theme of divinity invites us all to pay […]
PLATFORM DANCE SHOWCASE 2026
Get ready to groove and shine at PLATFORM DANCE SHOWCASE 2026—where moves meet magic live! Get Ready for PLATFORM DANCE SHOWCASE 2026! Experience a night of art, music, and dance featuring some of San Diego’s most talented choreographers! Welcome to Platform Dance Showcase! Platform was created to give choreographers and dancers another opportunity to share […]
Daybreaker San Diego
LET’S BE FRIENDS Ocean Blue Rave is a celebration of San Diego’s greatest gift: the mighty pacific ocean that surrounds us. We get to live and dance here because of the water — this is our chance to gather and move together in the energy of the waves. Blue isn’t a costume, it’s a promise. […]
AJJ: Dirty Old Power Tour
All ages event at Quartyard – San Diego. Ever since Sean Bonnette and Ben Gallaty formed AJJ back in 2004, it’s felt like the world has been playing catch-up. That’s because the band—completed these days by guitarist/keyboard player Preston Bryant, cellist Mark Glick and (relatively) new drummer Kevin Higuchi—has always woven apocalyptic themes and imagery […]
R&B Block Party: Labor Day Weekend
Come dance at the dopest R&B Block Party in San Diego to kick off labor day weekend! Start your 3 day weekend off right with R&B Block Party on Sat Sept 5th! Get ready to hear the jamz that you just don’t get in the club any more… 90’s & Early 2000’s and some of […]
Wiki: The Park Bench Tour
All ages event at Quartyard – San Diego. Wiki – The Park Bench Tour An all-outdoor engagement celebrating the release of “Ancient History” Wiki’s new record, Ancient History, is rooted in the spaces he’s spent the last few years returning to most: New York City parks. Not as symbols or scenery, but as part of everyday life […]
A Night of Sade & Erykah Badu
A journey through the timeless sounds of Sade & Erykah Badu We’re taking you on a journey through the timeless sounds of Sade & Erykah Badu, played the way they deserve to be heard—back-to-back on vinyl by DJ Speedy & Goldie. Closing out the night is a special R&B set by the one and only Ms. Dauche . Join us […]
JAZZ NIGHT featuring Shabaka
Shabaka brings his groundbreaking new album, Of The Earth, to San Diego for one unforgettable night. On October 8, FUTURE IS COLOR® Studio Sessions welcomes Shabaka for a special live performance centered on his latest album, Of The Earth. Shabaka is a multi-instrumentalist and composer who came to prominence within the London scene playing bands Sons […]
Studio Sessions Jazz Night
Monthly live jazz featuring RIVA A free jazz night, Drinks and food avaialble for purchase Like all our free events an RSVP does not guarantee entry. entry is first come first serve based on capacity of the venue. About Studio Sessions. Studio Sessions is a project launched in 2023 by Future Is Color® as a […]