SeaWorld San Diego Summer Spectacular Concerts Star Soulja Boy, Waka Flocka Flame, More

FILE PHOTO: Visitors enter SeaWorld San Diego. (Photo by REUTERS/Mike Blake)SeaWorld San Diego’s 2025 Summer Spectacular Concert series features a slate of R&B, hip-hop and rap talent from the ’90s and early 2000s. Performers who will take the stage every Saturday night from June 21 to Aug. 23 include Soulja Boy, Bow Wow, Baby Bash, Waka Flocka Flame and the Yin Yang Twins.In addition, the “I Love the 90’s” and “Turnt Up” tours will join the lineup, with multiple rap, hip-hop and R&B acts.SeaWorld’s Bayside Amphitheater will host the shows, which include:June 21 – Baby Bash, the Vallejo rapper behind the platinum hit “Suga Suga,” is also known for tracks like “Baby, I’m Back” and “Cyclone.”June 28 – The Ying Yang Twins, D-Roc and Kaine, known for their platinum album “Me & My Brother.”July 12 – Bow Wow, whose hits include “Like You” (feat. Ciara), and Soulja Boy, who topped the Billboard Top 100 with “Crank That (Soulja Boy).” July 19 – Fat Joe, the first Puerto Rican rapper to dominate hip-hop, whose hits include “Flow Joe” and “Firewater.” July 26 – Waka Flocka Flame, whose debut album “Flockaveli” hit No. 2 on the Billboard 200.Aug. 2 – I Love the 90’s Tour, with Treach of Naughty by Nature, Rob Base, Color Me Badd and Young MC.Aug. 9 – Trina, who has released six studio albums, five EPs and 11 mixtapes.Aug. 16 – Ginuwine, known for his biggest hit, “Pony.”Aug. 23 –  Turnt Up Tour, with Petey Pablo, Paul Wall, J-Kwon and Twista.All concerts are included with park admission, with the option to upgrade to premium reserved seating and a complimentary drink ticket. All the concerts are available to pass members, who will receive unlimited park admission all summer with no blockout dates.  Before and after the concerts, guests can enjoy SeaWorld San Diego’s Summer Spectacular, parades featuring favorite SeaWorld characters and high-energy stunt shows like BMX Blast!

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Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival Lineup Unveiled, Tickets on Sale

Attendees enjoy the sights at Wonderfront. (Photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego)Tickets are now on sale for the Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival, which returns to San Diego’s waterfront from May 16-18.More than 80 artists are set to perform across seven stages, including headliners Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, Khruangbin, Peggy Gou, Daniel Caesar, Foster the People, Jason Mraz and Gary Clark Jr.Other stars include Janelle Monae, Portugal. The Man, Isaiah Rashad and Duke Dumont. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wonderfront Festival (@wonderfrontfest)“We are excited to bring together a diverse, top-tier lineup for 2025, and our goal is to create a seamless, unforgettable festival experience,” said Paul Thornton, Wonderfront’s founder and executive producer, in a news release. “Wonderfront is not just a festival, it’s an opportunity to celebrate community, culture, and the natural beauty of our city.General admission starts at $165 for day passes, rising to $375 for the fest’s full three days. Plus and VIP access also is available.GA Plus includes expedited entry and private lounges, while VIP Experiences include limo boat rides, lounges and fast-track after-party access.Embarcadero Marina Park North, Seaport Village and Ruocco Park will play host.

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‘Prelude to Resonance’ Continues Through March 15 at Escondido Museum

Prelude to Resonance. (Photo courtesy of Parisa Projects)In collaboration with the Escondido Museum, PARISA PROJECTS presents “Prelude to Resonance,” an exhibition highlighting contemporary Persian artists, through March 15.Through a selection of paintings, sculptures and mixed media, the artists reinterpret cultural narratives, shedding light on the evolving identity of Persian art in the contemporary world.The exhibition unfolds over four weeks, each dedicated to a unique theme that explores transformation, resilience and connections between past and present. Themes such as heritage, feminism, societal introspection and environmental consciousness will be examined.Informed by the spirit of Khor, Middle Eastern estuaries that symbolize interconnectedness and fluidity, “Prelude to Resonance” becomes a metaphor for the exchange of cultural values and ideas across. PARISA Projects is an Escondido-based nonprofit.California Center for the Arts, Escondido Museum, Gallery 1; Museum hours, Wednesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Closed Mondays & Tuesdays)

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