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The Beatles: From Bach to Bebop


The Beatles: From Bach to Bebop comes to the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater! Guitar virtuoso Wayne Riker performs a one-hour instrumental journey through the Beatles’ greatest hits — from folk and blues to rock, jazz, and beyond. A must-see celebration of timeless music and masterful guitar artistry.

“From folkish finger-picking to blues, rock, and jazz…an amazing hour of nonstop tunes arranged and improvised for solo guitar.” – Robert Bush, NBC Sound Diego

The Journey to Restore Oceanside’s Beaches and Build a Coastal Resilience Movement Film Screening


Co-hosts Resilient Cities Catalyst and Save Oceanside Sands are excited to host a documentary screening and interactive discussion that will explore the journey to restore Oceanside’s beaches and build a coastal resilience movement. With support from the Alumbra Innovations Foundation, RCC partnered with BBC and C40 Cities to develop a mini-documentary as part of their Transforming Cities series. The documentary explores Oceanside’s effort to address coastal erosion and beach degradation through a unique, community-driven Design Competition that resulted in the RE:BEACH Oceanside Pilot Project, which recently received a $1.8m grant from the California Coastal Commission and was designated SANDAG’s third Resilient Beach Sand Pilot (RBSPIII) project.

Following the screenings, there will be an interactive discussion of the continued efforts for coastal resilience and what’s next for the City of Oceanside. Speakers include Coastal Zone Administrator Jayme Timberlake of the City of Oceanside, Bob Ashton, Executive Director of Save Oceanside Sands (SOS), Darbi Berry, Director of San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative (SDRCC), and Sam Carter, Founding Principal of Resilient Cities Catalyst (RCC) as moderator.

Da Bear Nation Comedy Night – Onstage Experience


Join the Da Bear Nation ONSTAGE for a night of some of the best comedians out of the Chicago area, flying in for a special night to raise funds for the YMCA Adventure Guides!

Acts include:  CJ Sullivan, Nick Vatterott, and Sean Flannery

They will also be bringing some of their famous friends down from LA to join the party. Don’t miss this hilarious night of comedy! Tickets will sell out quickly!

Six String Society presents “Like a Rolling Stone”


Like a Rolling Stone is the ultimate Rolling Stones tribute, bringing together two of San Diego’s most respected bands — Custard Pie and The Brian Jones Rock ’n’ Roll Revival. This unique production blends storytelling and music, with each band delivering a powerful 60-minute set packed with the Stones’ greatest hits.

Da Bear Nation Comedy Night


Join the Da Bear Nation for a night of some of the best comedians out of the Chicago area, flying in for a special night to raise funds for the YMCA Adventure Guides.

Acts include:  CJ Sullivan, Nick Vatterott, and Sean Flannery

They will also be bringing some of their famous friends down from LA to join the party. Don’t miss this hilarious night of comedy! Tickets will sell out quickly!

“Coco” Film Screening


In celebration of Día de los Muertos, Oceanside Theatre Company (OTC) will host a special screening of Disney Pixar’s Coco at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater. Following the screening, audiences are invited to stay for a post-show talkback with actor and cultural consultant Herbert Sigüenza, who voiced the characters Tío Felipe and Tío Óscar and helped shape the film’s cultural authenticity. 

Movie Description:
Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history. Rated PG.

Halloween (2018) Film Screening


In celebration of Halloween, OTC at the Brooks will host a special screening of Halloween (2018) at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater. Jamie Lee Curtis returns to her iconic role as Laurie Strode in her final confrontation with Michael Myers (Nick Castle and James Jude Courtney), the masked figure who has haunted her for four decades. Rated R.

Guests are encouraged to come in costume and enjoy a free small popcorn (or upgrade to a large for $2).

“Sinners” Film Screening


From Ryan Coogler – director of “Black Panther” and “Creed” – and starring Michael B. Jordan, comes a new vision of fear: “Sinners.” Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. Rated R.

BLUE SUEDE CHRISTMAS: A ROCKIN’ HOLIDAY TRIBUTE TO THE KING!


Blue Suede Christmas! Starring Scot Bruce  – This riveting and ROCKIN’ holiday tribute concert features the wonderful Christmas songs recorded by Elvis Presley – such as ‘Santa Bring My Baby Back,’ ‘Blue Christmas,’ …and more! A show guaranteed to have you ALL SHOOK UP!

“The closest they can get to Elvis in the flesh is Scot Bruce!” – CNN

A Winter’s Eve with David Arkenstone & Friends


Multi-GRAMMY ® Award Nominee David Arkenstone returns to Oceanside with his ever-popular enchanting holiday concert A Winter’s Eve with David Arkenstone & Friends

Join David Arkenstone and his band of virtuoso musicians for this lively winter celebration of beloved holiday classics “reimagined,” joyfully blending world music, Celtic, cinematic, new age, and neo-classical crossover. David’s concerts captivate audiences each year with seasonal tunes from his treasured holiday albums Celtic Christmas, Christmas Lounge, and Winterlude. Experience fan favorites of this magical season to delight and dazzle your holiday senses.

Since the release of his first album Valley in the Clouds, David Arkenstone has become one of the most engaging and prolific multi-instrumentalists of our time. With 5 GRAMMY ®  nominations to date, over 2 billion streams worldwide, 70+ albums, film and TV scores, gaming score compositions for World of Warcraft, and unforgettable NBC Sports themes such as The Kentucky Derby, US Women’s Figure Skating, and Premier League soccer, David’s music has become the soundtrack to millions of listeners’ lives across the globe.