California Center for the Arts, Escondido

340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA 92025

42 upcoming events at California Center for the Arts, Escondido: talks & classes, live music, theater. Dates, times and ticket links, updated nightly.

Sunday, September 27, 2026

1. 7:30 PM

   Stick Men

   Escondido

   Progressive rock supergroup Stick Men performs at the Center Theater. The group is known for their avant-garde style featuring Chapman Stick instruments.

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Monday, September 28, 2026

1. All day

   Watercolor Classes with Kene Lohmann

   Escondido

   Artist Kene Lohmann leads a watercolor painting class at the California Center for the Arts. This is one of a recurring series of hands-on art instruction sessions open to the public.

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Saturday, October 3, 2026

1. All day

   Kintsugi Workshop

   Escondido

   A hands-on workshop exploring the Japanese art of Kintsugi, the practice of repairing broken pottery with gold. Participants will learn this mindful craft technique at the California Center for the Arts.

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Sunday, October 4, 2026

1. All day

   Natasha Paremski

   Escondido

   A solo piano performance by acclaimed concert pianist Natasha Paremski at the California Center for the Arts.

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Monday, October 5, 2026

1. All day

   Watercolor Classes with Kene Lohmann

   Escondido

   Kene Lohmann leads another session in his ongoing watercolor painting instruction series. This class is open to participants looking to develop their watercolor technique.

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Sunday, October 11, 2026

1. All day

   John Green

   Escondido

   A public appearance or presentation by noted author John Green at the California Center for the Arts. The page provides no further details about the format of the event.

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Monday, October 19, 2026

1. All day

   Watercolor Classes with Kene Lohmann

   Escondido

   Kene Lohmann leads another session in his recurring watercolor painting class series. This class is suitable for those looking to learn or refine watercolor techniques.

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Saturday, October 24, 2026

1. All day

   Kintsugi Workshop

   Escondido

   A second session of the Kintsugi Workshop returns to the California Center for the Arts, where participants can learn and practice the Japanese art of gold-jointed pottery repair. The workshop offers a mindful and creative hands-on experience.

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Sunday, October 25, 2026

1. 3:00 PM

   Celtic Thunder

   Escondido

   Irish vocal group Celtic Thunder returns to the Concert Hall for an evening of beloved songs celebrating their extensive catalog. The show promises an entertaining night of Celtic-inspired performance and audience favorites.

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Monday, October 26, 2026

1. All day

   Watercolor Classes with Kene Lohmann

   Escondido

   Another installment in Kene Lohmann's watercolor painting class series at the California Center for the Arts. Open to participants looking to explore or build on their watercolor skills.

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Sunday, November 1, 2026

1. All day

   31st Annual Día de Muertos Festival

   Escondido

   The California Center for the Arts hosts its 31st annual Día de Muertos Festival, a community celebration honoring the Day of the Dead tradition. The event features cultural programming and festivities open to the public.

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Monday, November 2, 2026

1. All day

   Watercolor Classes with Kene Lohmann

   Escondido

   Kene Lohmann's ongoing watercolor class series continues with a November session. The class is open to all levels and focuses on developing watercolor painting skills.

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Monday, November 9, 2026

1. All day

   Watercolor Classes with Kene Lohmann

   Escondido

   Kene Lohmann hosts another session in his watercolor painting class series in November. The class is part of a recurring program for art enthusiasts of varying skill levels.

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Monday, November 16, 2026

1. All day

   Watercolor Classes with Kene Lohmann

   Escondido

   Another session of Kene Lohmann's popular watercolor painting instruction series takes place in mid-November. Open to students at all experience levels.

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Friday, November 20, 2026

1. All day

   Jim Brickman

   Escondido

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Monday, November 23, 2026

1. All day

   Watercolor Classes with Kene Lohmann

   Escondido

   Kene Lohmann's watercolor class series continues with a late November session at the California Center for the Arts. Participants can learn and practice watercolor painting in a supportive environment.

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Monday, November 30, 2026

1. All day

   Watercolor Classes with Kene Lohmann

   Escondido

   The final November session of Kene Lohmann's watercolor painting class takes place on November 30. This ongoing art instruction series is open to all skill levels.

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Tuesday, December 1, 2026

1. 7:30 PM

   Mannheim Steamroller

   Escondido

   The beloved holiday ensemble Mannheim Steamroller brings their signature Christmas concert experience to the Concert Hall. The show blends new age orchestral music with festive holiday favorites.

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Monday, December 7, 2026

1. All day

   Watercolor Classes with Kene Lohmann

   Escondido

   Kene Lohmann's watercolor class series continues into December with a session on the 7th. The class provides guided instruction in watercolor painting for all levels.

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Saturday, December 19, 2026

1. On view · Sat, Dec 19 – Wed, Dec 23

   The Nutcracker

   Escondido

   City Ballet stages its holiday production of The Nutcracker over five nights at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido. This is the classic seasonal ballet presented by the company.

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Monday, December 21, 2026

1. All day

   Watercolor Classes with Kene Lohmann

   Escondido

   A December watercolor painting class led by Kene Lohmann at the California Center for the Arts. This session is part of his ongoing instructional series welcoming all skill levels.

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Monday, January 4, 2027

1. All day

   Watercolor Classes with Kene Lohmann

   Escondido

   Kene Lohmann's watercolor painting class series resumes in the new year with a January 4 session. The ongoing art instruction program is open to participants of all skill levels.

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Monday, January 11, 2027

1. All day

   Watercolor Classes with Kene Lohmann

   Escondido

   Another January session of Kene Lohmann's watercolor painting instruction series at the California Center for the Arts. Open to all levels of experience.

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Monday, January 18, 2027

1. All day

   Watercolor Classes with Kene Lohmann

   Escondido

   Kene Lohmann's watercolor class series continues with a mid-January session at the California Center for the Arts. The instructional class is suitable for beginners and those with some experience.

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Monday, January 25, 2027

1. All day

   Watercolor Classes with Kene Lohmann

   Escondido

   The final January session of Kene Lohmann's watercolor painting class series is scheduled for the 25th. This recurring art instruction program welcomes all levels.

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Monday, February 1, 2027

1. All day

   Watercolor Classes with Kene Lohmann

   Escondido

   Kene Lohmann's watercolor painting class series continues into February with a session on the 1st. The ongoing program is open to participants of all experience levels.

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Monday, February 8, 2027

1. All day

   Watercolor Classes with Kene Lohmann

   Escondido

   Kene Lohmann leads another session in his watercolor painting class series in February. The class is part of an ongoing art instruction program open to all levels.

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Monday, February 22, 2027

1. All day

   Watercolor Classes with Kene Lohmann

   Escondido

   A late February session of Kene Lohmann's watercolor painting class at the California Center for the Arts. Open to all skill levels as part of the ongoing series.

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Monday, March 1, 2027

1. All day

   Watercolor Classes with Kene Lohmann

   Escondido

   Kene Lohmann's watercolor class series continues into March with a session on the 1st. This recurring instructional program is open to participants of all experience levels.

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Friday, March 5, 2027

1. On view · Fri, Mar 5 – Sun, Mar 7

   West Side Story

   Escondido

   City Ballet presents a dance adaptation of West Side Story across three nights at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido. No additional production details are provided on this page.

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Monday, March 8, 2027

1. All day

   Watercolor Classes with Kene Lohmann

   Escondido

   Kene Lohmann leads a watercolor painting session on March 8 as part of his ongoing instructional series. The class is open to all levels at the California Center for the Arts.

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Monday, March 15, 2027

1. All day

   Watercolor Classes with Kene Lohmann

   Escondido

   Kene Lohmann continues his watercolor class series with a session on March 15. Participants of all experience levels are welcome.

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Monday, March 22, 2027

1. All day

   Watercolor Classes with Kene Lohmann

   Escondido

   Another March session in Kene Lohmann's recurring watercolor painting class series at the California Center for the Arts. Open to all skill levels.

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Monday, March 29, 2027

1. All day

   Watercolor Classes with Kene Lohmann

   Escondido

   The final March session of Kene Lohmann's watercolor class series takes place on the 29th. The class is part of an ongoing program for art enthusiasts of all levels.

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Monday, April 5, 2027

1. All day

   Watercolor Classes with Kene Lohmann

   Escondido

   Kene Lohmann's watercolor painting class series continues into April with a session on the 5th. Open to participants of all experience levels.

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Monday, April 12, 2027

1. All day

   Watercolor Classes with Kene Lohmann

   Escondido

   Another April session of Kene Lohmann's ongoing watercolor painting instruction series at the California Center for the Arts. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Monday, April 19, 2027

1. All day

   Watercolor Classes with Kene Lohmann

   Escondido

   Kene Lohmann leads a watercolor painting session on April 19 as part of his continuing class series. The class welcomes participants at all levels of artistic experience.

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Monday, April 26, 2027

1. All day

   Watercolor Classes with Kene Lohmann

   Escondido

   The final April session of Kene Lohmann's watercolor class series is scheduled for April 26. Open to all levels as part of this ongoing art instruction program.

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Saturday, May 1, 2027

1. On view · Sat, May 1 – Sun, May 2

   Swan Lake

   Escondido

   City Ballet performs the classic Swan Lake ballet over two nights at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido. No further program details are listed on this page.

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Monday, May 3, 2027

1. All day

   Watercolor Classes with Kene Lohmann

   Escondido

   Kene Lohmann's watercolor painting class series continues into May with a session on the 3rd. The ongoing instructional program is open to all levels.

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Monday, May 10, 2027

1. All day

   Watercolor Classes with Kene Lohmann

   Escondido

   Another May session of Kene Lohmann's watercolor painting instruction class at the California Center for the Arts. Participants of all skill levels are welcome.

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Monday, May 17, 2027

1. All day

   Watercolor Classes with Kene Lohmann

   Escondido

   The final listed session of Kene Lohmann's watercolor class series takes place on May 17. This ongoing art instruction program is open to all levels of experience.

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