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Growing and engaging our communityFront Street Productions, funded by the Outreach and Growth Fund, is excited to present a series of events designed to engage our local community while attracting new visitors to our church campus. We'll be hosting concerts, dance performances, author talks, guest speakers and much more and we hope you'll join us and get involved! Be sure to get your free tickets, download our current Season Flyer!
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Upcoming Events
"Songs of Liberation" Martin Luther King, Jr.
Community Choir of San Diego
With special guest Marshall Voit, vocals and guitar
7:30pm Saturday, June 10th, 2023
Treat yourself to an evening of uplifting songs from the African American choral tradition, including traditional and contemporary gospel, Negro spirituals, anthems, and oratorios. Under the direction of Ken Anderson, the MLK Choir raises funds for educational grants for local college-bound students. The Choir will be joined by Marshall Voit, music director at First UU San Diego, opening the concert with protest music classics, original compositions, and social justice songs. Registration required. Get your free tickets.
With special guest Marshall Voit, vocals and guitar
7:30pm Saturday, June 10th, 2023
Treat yourself to an evening of uplifting songs from the African American choral tradition, including traditional and contemporary gospel, Negro spirituals, anthems, and oratorios. Under the direction of Ken Anderson, the MLK Choir raises funds for educational grants for local college-bound students. The Choir will be joined by Marshall Voit, music director at First UU San Diego, opening the concert with protest music classics, original compositions, and social justice songs. Registration required. Get your free tickets.
Summer Tardeada Dance event
La Rondalla de San Diego and Mariachi Victoria de San Diego
2-5 pm Saturday, July 29th, 2023
Come to the inaugural tareada by la Rondalla de San Diego elders and the young Mariachi Victoria offering a traditional afternoon dance party. Schmooze with friends and family. Dance as you like. Rondalla dancers will share tips and demonstrate dance steps to some of the songs. Enjoy free refreshments including a nacho bar, fruit, veggies and sweets. Admission is free. Registration is required, sign up for your free tickets.
La Rondalla de San Diego and Mariachi Victoria de San Diego
2-5 pm Saturday, July 29th, 2023
Come to the inaugural tareada by la Rondalla de San Diego elders and the young Mariachi Victoria offering a traditional afternoon dance party. Schmooze with friends and family. Dance as you like. Rondalla dancers will share tips and demonstrate dance steps to some of the songs. Enjoy free refreshments including a nacho bar, fruit, veggies and sweets. Admission is free. Registration is required, sign up for your free tickets.
Summer Arts Festival
All Community Event on the Patio
3 to 5:30 pm Saturday, August 26th, 2023
Join us for this family-friendly event filled with music groups and performers made up of members and friends. More details coming soon.
Admission is free. Registration is required, sign up for your free tickets.
All Community Event on the Patio
3 to 5:30 pm Saturday, August 26th, 2023
Join us for this family-friendly event filled with music groups and performers made up of members and friends. More details coming soon.
Admission is free. Registration is required, sign up for your free tickets.
Nishi La Tremenda: Opera Descontructed
7:30-9 pm Friday, September 22nd, 2023
Details coming soon.
Admission is free. Registration is required, sign up for your free tickets.
7:30-9 pm Friday, September 22nd, 2023
Details coming soon.
Admission is free. Registration is required, sign up for your free tickets.
Past events
The Grossmont College Middle East Ensemble
7:30 pm Saturday, May 20th, 2023
Immerse yourself in a world of beautiful melodies and fascinating rhythms. The Grossmont College Middle East Ensemble is open to all instruments with players from both the college and the community specializing in music from the vast Afro-Asiatic region known these days as the "Middle East". In the Meeting House, free. Registration required. Get your free tickets.
7:30 pm Saturday, May 20th, 2023
Immerse yourself in a world of beautiful melodies and fascinating rhythms. The Grossmont College Middle East Ensemble is open to all instruments with players from both the college and the community specializing in music from the vast Afro-Asiatic region known these days as the "Middle East". In the Meeting House, free. Registration required. Get your free tickets.
MacArthur Genius Natalia Molina Author Talk & Book Signing -
A Place at the Nayarit: How a Mexican Restaurant Nourished a Community
7:30-9pm Sunday, April 30th, 2023
In the 1950s and 60s, a Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles was much more than a popular eating spot: it was an urban anchor whose ethnic Mexican workers and customers formed a robust community. Molina illuminates the many facets of the immigrant experience from racism and segregation to family and community networks, the cross-currents of gender and sexuality, and the small pleasures of daily life. The Nayarit was a space where people could speak out, claim space, and belong. Natalia's editor, our own Isabella Furth, will be on hand along with staff from Libélula Books & Co, an independent book store in Barrio Logan, which will be handling book sales at our reception afterwards.
A Place at the Nayarit: How a Mexican Restaurant Nourished a Community
7:30-9pm Sunday, April 30th, 2023
In the 1950s and 60s, a Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles was much more than a popular eating spot: it was an urban anchor whose ethnic Mexican workers and customers formed a robust community. Molina illuminates the many facets of the immigrant experience from racism and segregation to family and community networks, the cross-currents of gender and sexuality, and the small pleasures of daily life. The Nayarit was a space where people could speak out, claim space, and belong. Natalia's editor, our own Isabella Furth, will be on hand along with staff from Libélula Books & Co, an independent book store in Barrio Logan, which will be handling book sales at our reception afterwards.
San Diego Children's Intermediate Choir in collaboration with the Piedmont East Bay Children's Intermediate Choir
April 2, Sunday, 6:30 pm, Meeting House. Front Street Productions presents the “San Diego Children’s Intermediate Choir and the Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir” for a collaborative evening of spectacular singing by children and youth under the age of 18 from both San Diego and Oakland.
April 2, Sunday, 6:30 pm, Meeting House. Front Street Productions presents the “San Diego Children’s Intermediate Choir and the Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir” for a collaborative evening of spectacular singing by children and youth under the age of 18 from both San Diego and Oakland.
Mali Irene in Concert with Joshua White
7:30 pm Sunday, March 26th 2023
Classics from Nina Simone, Mahalia Jackson and Abby Lincoln finished with a sweet dose of Spanish boleros. Mali Irene is a versatile vocal artist composer, scholar and collaborator. Her work breathes on an inspired continuum between opera, jazz, world, and electronic music. Joshua White is one of today’s most creative and technically accomplished pianists. Praised by legendary musicians like Herbie Hancock, Joshua has distinguished himself as a formidable leader and distinct voice among his peers.
7:30 pm Sunday, March 26th 2023
Classics from Nina Simone, Mahalia Jackson and Abby Lincoln finished with a sweet dose of Spanish boleros. Mali Irene is a versatile vocal artist composer, scholar and collaborator. Her work breathes on an inspired continuum between opera, jazz, world, and electronic music. Joshua White is one of today’s most creative and technically accomplished pianists. Praised by legendary musicians like Herbie Hancock, Joshua has distinguished himself as a formidable leader and distinct voice among his peers.
Una Noche de Barbershop with Los Bordershop Quartet
7:30 pm Saturday, March 11th 2023
Experience barbershop standards and originals in English, Spanish and Portuguese! Formado en 2019, Los Bordershop es el primer cuarteto mexicano de barbershop, y uno de los únicos del mundo que canta en español. No pierdas la oportunidad de ver su debut en los EEUU. Formed in 2019, Los Bordershop is Mexico's premier barbershop quartet, and among the only quartets in the world to sing in Spanish. Featuring special guests: MotleyQ and So Noted!
7:30 pm Saturday, March 11th 2023
Experience barbershop standards and originals in English, Spanish and Portuguese! Formado en 2019, Los Bordershop es el primer cuarteto mexicano de barbershop, y uno de los únicos del mundo que canta en español. No pierdas la oportunidad de ver su debut en los EEUU. Formed in 2019, Los Bordershop is Mexico's premier barbershop quartet, and among the only quartets in the world to sing in Spanish. Featuring special guests: MotleyQ and So Noted!
Introduction to Buddhism & Meditation with Jeffrey Zlotnik
Friday, February 3rd, 7:30 pm, Bard Hall
Free Community Event Series presented by Front Street Productions
Cost: FREE
Jeffrey is Co-Founder and CEO of the Dharma Bum Temple, Founder and CEO of The Meditation Initiative and Co-Ed Buddhist Fraternity at SDSU. Come see what it’s all about and learn!
Friday, February 3rd, 7:30 pm, Bard Hall
Free Community Event Series presented by Front Street Productions
Cost: FREE
Jeffrey is Co-Founder and CEO of the Dharma Bum Temple, Founder and CEO of The Meditation Initiative and Co-Ed Buddhist Fraternity at SDSU. Come see what it’s all about and learn!
Tasha Smith Godinez Jazz Harp with viola and percussion
Saturday, January 21st, 7:30-9pm
Cost: FREE
Featuring songs from her latest album "Out of the Desert" - help us spread the word, download a flyer. Tasha is a renowned harpist and she composed this album between 2020 and 2021, as a refuge from the chaotic world around her. Master musicians, Christopher Garcia on percussion and Domenico Hueso on viola, as well as others, join her to create a magical sound. This concert is free and is absolutely gorgeous for the ears and the eyes.
Saturday, January 21st, 7:30-9pm
Cost: FREE
Featuring songs from her latest album "Out of the Desert" - help us spread the word, download a flyer. Tasha is a renowned harpist and she composed this album between 2020 and 2021, as a refuge from the chaotic world around her. Master musicians, Christopher Garcia on percussion and Domenico Hueso on viola, as well as others, join her to create a magical sound. This concert is free and is absolutely gorgeous for the ears and the eyes.
Winter Schminter
A Hanukkah / Solstice Concert
Thursday, December 22nd, 7:30-9pm
First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego
Cost: FREE
Featuring Yale Strom & Hot Pstromi. Doors open at 7:00 pm.
A Hanukkah / Solstice Concert
Thursday, December 22nd, 7:30-9pm
First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego
Cost: FREE
Featuring Yale Strom & Hot Pstromi. Doors open at 7:00 pm.
The Grossmont College Jazz Ensemble with The Grossmont College Afro-Cuban Jazz Ensemble
Tuesday, December 13th, 7:30-9pm
First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego
Cost: FREE
Specializing in popular Afro-Cuban and Brazilian musical styles such as the Mambo, Cha-Cha, Bossa Nova, Samba, Merengue, and Afro-Cuban 6/8. Doors open at 7:00 pm.
Tuesday, December 13th, 7:30-9pm
First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego
Cost: FREE
Specializing in popular Afro-Cuban and Brazilian musical styles such as the Mambo, Cha-Cha, Bossa Nova, Samba, Merengue, and Afro-Cuban 6/8. Doors open at 7:00 pm.
Darryl F. Walker and The Saxations - Motown & More
Sunday, November 13th, 7:30-9pm
First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego
Cost: FREE
Performing pieces from their hit show "Motown and More", Darryl F. Walker and The Saxations righteously rocked the Meeting House. It was a great family-friendly evening the packed audience dancing in their seats and singing along. View photos.
Sunday, November 13th, 7:30-9pm
First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego
Cost: FREE
Performing pieces from their hit show "Motown and More", Darryl F. Walker and The Saxations righteously rocked the Meeting House. It was a great family-friendly evening the packed audience dancing in their seats and singing along. View photos.
10/7/22 Friday, October 7th, 7:30-9pm
La Chimi Flamenco Show with live music
Featuring singer Pepele Mendez from Southern Spain
Cost: FREE
Flamenco dancer, Lakshmi Basile "La Chimi" delivered a dynamic show to a full house last Friday night at First UU Church of San Diego. Accompanied by Jeff Basile on Bass, David Morales on violin, Kambiz Pakan on guitar and special guest singer Pepele Mendez, La Chimi guided the audience through a magical Flamenco journey - to enthusiastic applause. View photos.
La Chimi Flamenco Show with live music
Featuring singer Pepele Mendez from Southern Spain
Cost: FREE
Flamenco dancer, Lakshmi Basile "La Chimi" delivered a dynamic show to a full house last Friday night at First UU Church of San Diego. Accompanied by Jeff Basile on Bass, David Morales on violin, Kambiz Pakan on guitar and special guest singer Pepele Mendez, La Chimi guided the audience through a magical Flamenco journey - to enthusiastic applause. View photos.
8/19/22 - La Jolla Music Society's SummerFest Concert
An audience of about 280 enjoyed this evening of modernist classical music from the early 20th century by Taneyev, Schoenberg, Janáček, Ravel and others. Funded by the Outreach and Growth Fund and produced by Front Street Productions, this event featured the La Jolla Music Society's fellowship artists: the Aestas Trio and the Pelia Quartet. View photos.
An audience of about 280 enjoyed this evening of modernist classical music from the early 20th century by Taneyev, Schoenberg, Janáček, Ravel and others. Funded by the Outreach and Growth Fund and produced by Front Street Productions, this event featured the La Jolla Music Society's fellowship artists: the Aestas Trio and the Pelia Quartet. View photos.
7/30/22 - Summer Hootenanny
Hoot·en·an·ny: An afternoon of music and fun for the whole family, featuring live music, sing-alongs, food, drink, fun and games. Roughly 190 attendees enjoyed a musical afternoon on the patio of the First Church Hillcrest campus listening, singing along, clapping and tapping to the rhythms - enjoying being together and having a good time. Entertainers included the Front Street Troubadours, Carolyn and Tom Owen-Towle, Drew Massicot, the South Bay Singers, the Ferrier Brothers, Penny Whistlers, Keith Mesecher and more performing a sparkling variety of folk music. The UU Men’s Fellowship provided free snacks, drinks, ice cream bars and popsicles for everyone.
Hoot·en·an·ny: An afternoon of music and fun for the whole family, featuring live music, sing-alongs, food, drink, fun and games. Roughly 190 attendees enjoyed a musical afternoon on the patio of the First Church Hillcrest campus listening, singing along, clapping and tapping to the rhythms - enjoying being together and having a good time. Entertainers included the Front Street Troubadours, Carolyn and Tom Owen-Towle, Drew Massicot, the South Bay Singers, the Ferrier Brothers, Penny Whistlers, Keith Mesecher and more performing a sparkling variety of folk music. The UU Men’s Fellowship provided free snacks, drinks, ice cream bars and popsicles for everyone.
Who to contact
For more info, email outreach@firstuusandiego.org. Front Street Production events are funded by the First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego's Outreach and Growth Fund.
