Adams Ave. Theater

Dining in the Dark: A Unique Blindfolded Dining Experience with Verbena Kitchen
2024-03-23 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Adams Ave Theater, 3325 Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92116, United States
⭐ A unique dining experience you can enjoy with your partner, family and friends
🍲 Eating while blindfolded will heighten your senses of taste and smell
👩‍🍳 A secret 3-course menu, that includes appetizer, main, and dessert, for you to discover on the evening
With a blindfold as a gateway, taste and aroma intensify, transforming each bite into an extraordinary adventure. Enter a realm of sensory delight where an intimate setting invites you to break away from routine and relearn how to use your taste buds. Get your tickets now for Dining in the Dark, an unparalleled encounter that transforms dining into a thrilling journey of discovery!
Menu options
🔴 Red Menu (Meat)
🔵 Blue Menu (Seafood)
🟢 Green Menu (Vegan)
👉 After you purchase your tickets, please indicate your dietary requirements using the form provided. This action is mandatory!
Experience information

Exchanges are permitted up to 72 hours before the start time
Ages 12+. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Tips and drinks are NOT included. Every guest is required to pay a $10 food service charge at the end of the experience. Beverages consumed are an additional cost and are subject to additional gratuity.
Book a private group experience here
Check out the link here for additional FAQs here

Screening: ROAD HOUSE
2024-03-13 18:30 - 21:00 UTC
Doors at 6:30; Show at 7:00
Popcorn Reef Sleepover format – FAQ Here – Bring your own chairs or blankets if you so choose (regular seating is always also available)
To celebrate the one year anniversary of our screening series at The Adams Ave Theater, we wanted to pick a real crowd pleaser. So here was our brainstorm process. It’s St. Patrick’s week, which is, of course, the best time of the year to get into a bar brawl. And we’re always looking for more ways to celebrate the Great Saint Patrick Swayze. Do you see where we’re headed?
Grab your philosophy books and get ready to put your dukes up, folks. We’re taking you back to The Double Deuce for ROAD HOUSE, Popcorn Reef Sleepover style. Come dressed in your favorite sleepover gear, or in your favorite bar brawl-ready outfit.
Dalton is back to kick some ass at Popcorn Reef on Wednesday, March 13th. We didn’t want to do it on the 17th, because we figured you’d all be too wasted to show up. See you there.
ROAD HOUSE Synopsis:
A mysterious bouncer named Dalton (Patrick Swayze) is hired to clean up the baddest honkytonk in Missouri. Armed with a black belt in karate and a Ph.D. in philosophy, Dalton sets out to tame The Double Deuce, but runs into various forms of resistance along the way.
ROAD HOUSE Trailer:

Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
2024-03-09 06:15 - 20:00 UTC
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in San Diego. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons at Adams Avenue Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
📍 Venue: Adams Avenue Theater
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 60 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert (min 15+ people), please click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in San Diego
🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program

Coldplay – Clocks
Coldplay – Something Just Like This
Imagine Dragons – Radioactive
Coldplay – Adventure of a Lifetime
Coldplay – Fix You
Imagine Dragons – Natural
Imagine Dragons – Next to Me
Coldplay – The Scientist
Imagine Dragons – Follow You
Imagine Dragons – Bad Liar
Coldplay – Viva la Vida
Imagine Dragons – Believer
Coldplay – Sky Full of Stars
Coldplay – My Universe

Performers

Range Ensemble – String Quartet

Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi at Adams Avenue Theater
2024-03-08 18:15 - 20:00 UTC
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in San Diego. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Joe Hisaishi at Adams Avenue Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Add-on: Snapshot by Candlelight
📸 Personalize your Candlelight experience and make it unforgettable! Snapshot by Candlelight is an enchanting photo service that makes the most of the beautiful glow of the candles. Strike a pose and our photographers will print an instant photo for you to take home as a lovely keepsake.
General Info
📍 Venue: Adams Avenue Theater
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert (min 15+ people), please click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in San Diego
🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program

Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind – Opening Theme
Laputa: Castle in the Sky – Kimi wo Nosete – Carrying You
My Neighbour Totoro – Kaze no Toori Michi – Path of the Wind
My Neighbour Totoro – Tonari no Totoro – Main Theme
Kiki’s Delivery Service – Umi no Mieru Machi – A Town with an Ocean View
Kiki’s Delivery Service – Tabidachi – Journey
Princess Mononoke – Main Theme
Spirited Away – Inochi no Namae – Name of Life
Spirited Away – Chihiro’s Waltz
Ponyo – Gake no Ue no Ponyo – Ponyo on the Cliff
The Wind Rises – A Journey (A Dream of Flight)
Kikujiro – Summer
The Tale of Princess Kaguya – When I Remember This Life
Howl’s Moving Castle – Merry Go Round of Life

Performers

String Quartet – Range Ensemble

Screening: SOCIETY with Director Brian Yuzna In Person At The Adams Ave Theater
2024-02-28 18:30 - 20:30 UTC
If you’re one of the first 75 folks to buy your ticket online, you’ll get a free collectible ticket at the door! If this message is still up, collectible tickets are still available.
*Due to the graphic nature of this film, no one under 18 will be admitted to this event.*
Doors at 6:30; Show at 7:00; Q&A starts after the screening of the film
Popcorn Reef Sleepover format – FAQ Here – Bring your own chairs or blankets if you so choose (regular seating is always also available)
It’s only February, guys, but it seems like we’re already in playoff mode here at Popcorn Reef. We’re back on February 28th at The Adams Avenue Theater in Normal Heights for what will undoubtedly be our biggest Popcorn Reef Sleepover yet.
It’s widely considered one of the most outrageous, shocking, and shit-rocking films of all time, with a final act that takes even the most seasoned genre fans to their body-horror limits. It also needs to be acknowledged more often as a classic of the folk horror subgenre for any Southern Californian who has ever felt that something’s just not quite right.
And the guy who made the movie? He’s a genre film legend, known for producing movie magic monuments like RE-ANIMATOR and FROM BEYOND, co-writing films like HONEY, I SHRUNK THE KIDS, and directing gruesome love stories like BRIDE OF RE-ANIMATOR and RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD 3.
Join us on February 28th as we welcome director Brian Yuzna to Popcorn Reef to celebrate and discuss his opus of the bizarre, SOCIETY, which has a firm spot on our personal Mount Rushmore of 80s horror flicks.
Our love for this movie is not easy to quantify with words. The supreme not-giving-a-fuck-ness of its general attitude, combined with its wicked sense of humor, palpable sense of dread, and its scathing commentary on the ugly undercurrent of Southern California consciousness, makes for a singular vision that needs to be celebrated, time and time again.
Join us after the film as we break down everything you’ve ever wanted to know about SOCIETY with Mr. Yuzna himself. Who knows, you might even get the once-in-a-lifetime chance to ask him that question you’ve always wanted an answer to.
Come dressed to impress in your favorite high society threads, or come comfortable in your favorite sleepover attire. Or don’t dress up at all. Just make sure you’re there 😎
On February 28th, we’ll all sing together for the Shunt Fest of the year. Let’s go.
SOCIETY Synopsis:
Teenager Bill Whitney has always felt like the odd one out in his wealthy, upper-class Beverly Hills family. But his sense of alienation takes a sinister turn when he hears an audio recording of his sister’s coming-out party, which seems to implicate his family and others in a bizarre, ritualistic orgy. Packing stomach-churning grue courtesy Screaming Mad George (PREDATOR, BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA) and thought-provoking social commentary in equal measure, Society is a biting satire that culminates in the most gag-inducing “climax” in all of horror history.

Candlelight: A Tribute to David Bowie
2024-02-23 18:15 - 20:00 UTC
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in San Diego. Get your tickets now to discover the music of David Bowie at Adams Avenue Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
📍 Venue: Adams Avenue Theater
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert (min 15+ people), please click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in San Diego
🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program

“Space Oddity”
“Life on Mars?”
“Changes”
“Suffragette City”
“Ziggy Stardust”
“Starman”
“Rebel Rebel”
“Young Americans”
“Fame”
“Heroes”
“Under Pressure” (David Bowie and Queen)
“Let’s Dance”
“Valentine’s Day”

Performers

String Quartet – Range Ensemble

Candlelight: Valentine's Day Special ft. "Romeo and Juliet" and More
2024-02-13 18:15 - 20:00 UTC
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in San Diego. Get your tickets now to discover Valentine’s Day inspired music at Adams Avenue Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
📍 Venue: Adams Avenue Theater
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert (min 40+ people), please click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in San Diego
🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program

String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 51: I. Allegro non troppo – Johannes Brahms
Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet – Nino Rota
In Your Arms – Illenium/ X Ambassadors
Love Story – Taylor Swift
String Quartet No. 8 in E Minor, Op. 59, No. 2 “Rasumovsky”: II. Molto Adagio – Ludwig van Beethoven
Clarity – Zedd
String Quartet No. 1 in E-Flat Major, Op. 12, MWV R25: III. Andante espressivo – Felix Mendelssohn
As Time Goes By from Casablanca – Herman Hupfeld
String Quartet in D Major, Op. 44, No. 1, MWV R30: IV. Presto con brio – Felix Mendelssohn

Performers

String Quartet – Range Ensemble

Screening: SHREDDER ORPHEUS with Writer/Director/Star Robert McGinley
2024-01-24 19:00 - 21:00 UTC
*We have moved this show to a new date. Please join us on 1/24/24 for this bad ass film experience!* (If you have already purchased your ticket and can’t make the new date, please contact eddie@popcornreef.com for a refund)
Doors at 6:30; Show at 7:00; Q&A starts after the screening of the film

Popcorn Reef Sleepover format – bring your own chairs or blankets if you so choose (regular seating is always also available; details below)
Boy, do we have a treat for you to open things up for 2024 at The Adams Ave Theater. Even for jaded cinephiles like us, there’s still films out there that haven’t been on our radar. When that’s the case, it’s usually a wonderful company like AGFA (The American Genre Film Archive) that comes to the rescue and brings a criminally underseen gem back into the zeitgeist. Subsequently, our mind is blown, and when we finish the movie we think, “Damn! I wish I would have known about this movie my entire life.”
Such is the case with SHREDDER ORPHEUS, and we’re beyond thrilled to host the San Diego Premiere of AGFA’s brand new restoration of the film on January 24th in Normal Heights. Plus, the writer/director/star of the film, Robert McGinley, will be joining us in person for a special post-film Q&A after the screening that you’re not going to want to miss.
The classic Greek myth of Orpheus is reimagined as a post-apocalyptic skateboard rock opera in SHREDDER. The film was shot and edited using a combination of tape and 16mm film, ultimately being transferred to 35mm for its final presentation. That process, combined with the wildly creative production design (which, mind you, was all done on a DIY budget), creates a unique cinematic aesthetic that we feel can best be described as a fever-induced nightmare experienced through the lens of an 80s tube television.
Whether you’re a filmmaker, or you’re just fascinated by the process of how movie magic is made, SHREDDER ORPHEUS is a must-see. Robert and his team have created a one-of-a-kind experience here that resonates on many levels. The only thing more inspiring than the independent spirit of the film is the storytelling itself. It’s very hard to expand on a classic story in a worthwhile way, but SHREDDER adds a haunting, modern message to the Orpheus myth which, in our opinion, the Greek mythologists would be very proud of. Also…of course…there’s a lot of really cool music and skateboarding stuff in the film that’s going to look sick up on the big screen.
On January 24th, let’s shred our way to hell! We’ll see you there.
PLEASE NOTE:
-“What the hell is Popcorn Reef Sleepover?”
It’s a new idea we’ve been working on with The Adams Avenue Theater that’s designed to let you take a night off from 2024 and feel like you’re back in 1980, or 1990-something. Remember when you could post up on a Friday night, have some Gushers and a Capri Sun, and watch whatever was on Cinemax with your friends all night long while your parents had no clue what was happening? That’s basically what we’re going to do here – except in a giant concert hall with alcohol. Pajamas and/or costumes are encouraged, and if you come in something especially eye-catching, you might just win a prize.
We’ve also decided to open the floor plan up at The Adams to let you take your nostalgia trip a bit further. A portion of the theater floor will be completely open. We encourage you to bring blankets, pillows, and whatever else you want to lounge with directly on the ground, or you can bring your favorite camping chair* to sit in. Don’t worry – if this doesn’t sound appealing, we will still have a traditional seating area set up as well. This just gives you the option to watch the movie in a couple new ways.
– (*) If you’re bringing camping chairs, please only bring those in a single or double format. Anything more heavy duty than that might bother the floors at The Adams.
-Doors are at 6:30 PM, Show will start at 7:00 PM sharp
-There will be no delivery of tickets via shipping or email – we’ll simply have your name on the list at the door (plus however many tickets you buy). Please bring your ID for verification purposes to check in. We can check in partial parties too, so if you’re buying for multiple people and you’re arriving at different times, don’t worry about it.
-Guest availability is subject to change due to potential illness or unforeseen circumstances. Please bear with us during these crazy times.
-If you have any questions at all, please contact eddie@popcornreef.com
SHREDDER ORPHEUS Synopsis:
The Greek myth is reimagined as a post-apocalyptic skateboard rock opera in SHREDDER ORPHEUS—a low budget hallucination that drops somewhere between the music video for Devo’s “Whip It,” a Bones Brigade skate tape, and a surrealist art project. The story follows Orpheus (director Robert McGinley), a rock star who descends to hell in order to save his kidnapped wife (and the universe) from Satan and his hypnotic TV signals. Filmed in Seattle and featuring a rare screen role from Steven Jesse Bernstein—the William S. Burroughs of the Pacific Northwest—SHREDDER ORPHEUS makes its disc and restoration debut with a new preservation from the originalfilm elements.

Shopify MeetUp
2024-01-23 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
BEYOND BLACK FRIDAY: Leveraging the Compounding Promo Phenomenon to Unlock Customer Demand Year-Round
Whether or not Q4 of 2023 was successful, you can’t let it be the sole dictator of your success in 2024.

Candlelight: Skrillex to Zedd - Electric Legends on Strings
2024-01-17 18:15 - 20:00 UTC
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in San Diego. Get your tickets now to discover breathtaking classical renditions of EDM favorites from past and present at Adams Avenue Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
📍 Venue: Adams Avenue Theater
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert (min 40+ people), please click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in San Diego
🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program

Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites – Skrillex
Don’t You Worry Child – Swedish House Mafia
Shelter – Porter Robinson and Madeon
Innerbloom – RÜFÜS DU SOL
Get Low – DJ Snake and Dillon Francis
Sun & Moon – Above & Beyond
Feel Something – ILLENIUM, Excision, and I Prevail
We Found Love ft. Calvin Harris – Rihanna [
Clarity – Zedd
Vibe Check – GRiZ
All You Need To Know ft. Calle Lehmann – Gryffin and SLANDER
Someone Else – Rezz and Grabbitz
Sideways – ILLENIUM, Nurko, and Valerie Broussard
I Can’t Stop – Flux Pavilion

Performers

Electric Range Ensemble

String Quartet
Drums

Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy
2024-01-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-01-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-01-11 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
⭐ The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is a chilling cocktail experience in San Diego that brings four of his stories off the page and onto the stage as told through the Poe Historians while pairing them with four classic cocktails.
Showtimes at 6, 8 and 10pm
Tickets for Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy in San Diego
🎫 Standard Admission – includes entry to the experience + 4 cocktails
Highlights
✨ Step into the world of Edgar Allan Poe in this 4-part chilling cocktail experience
🍸 Sip on delicious themed cocktails that are paired with each story
😱 Hear Edgar Allan Poe’s work reimagined, as told by the Poe Historians
General Info
📅 Dates and times: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
📍 Location: Adams Ave Theater
👤 Age requirement: 21+ with valid ID
♿ Accessibility: the venue is ADA compliant
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here
Description
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the dark and mysterious world of Edgar Allan Poe. This exclusive speakeasy will transport you to a bygone era as you sip on expertly crafted cocktails inspired by four of Poe’s most beloved stories. Led by the speakeasy’s lead mixologist and Poe historians, this immersive evening promises to be a chillingly unforgettable experience. Don’t miss your chance to bring Poe’s tales to life, one sip at a time, and get your tickets for Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy in San Diego!
Reviews
💬 Claire T. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This was a great atmospheric, intimate event. We had a great time.”
💬 Phona B. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Oh my goodness! The monologues and venue were WOW! The performers were top notch. The drinks were amazing too. So glad we came.”
💬 Vanessa M. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Fun performances and tasty cocktails! What a unique and memorable way to spend a couple hours!”

Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi at Adams Avenue Theater
2024-01-10 18:15 - 20:00, 2023-11-29 18:15 - 20:00 UTC
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in San Diego. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Joe Hisaishi at Adams Avenue Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
📍 Venue: Adams Avenue Theater
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert (min 15+ people), please click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in San Diego
🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program

Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind – Opening Theme
Laputa: Castle in the Sky – Kimi wo Nosete – Carrying You
My Neighbour Totoro – Kaze no Toori Michi – Path of the Wind
My Neighbour Totoro – Tonari no Totoro – Main Theme
Kiki’s Delivery Service – Umi no Mieru Machi – A Town with an Ocean View
Kiki’s Delivery Service – Tabidachi – Journey
Princess Mononoke – Main Theme
Spirited Away – Inochi no Namae – Name of Life
Spirited Away – Chihiro’s Waltz
Ponyo – Gake no Ue no Ponyo – Ponyo on the Cliff
The Wind Rises – A Journey (A Dream of Flight)
Kikujiro – Summer
The Tale of Princess Kaguya – When I Remember This Life
Howl’s Moving Castle – Merry Go Round of Life

Performers

String Quartet – Range Ensemble

New City Church Services
2023-12-31 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-12-24 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-12-17 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-12-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-12-03 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-11-26 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
We are so glad you are interested in joining us on Sundays! We are gathering in Normal Heights every Sunday at the Adams Avenue Theater located at 3325 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116.
Parking for guests and families with children is in the lot at 3366 Adams Ave. Once parked, check-in your children up to age 11 to our City Kids ministry, and cross the street to join our gathering at the Theater.

Unwrapped 2: More Confessions of a Chorus Boy” featuring Joe Gregore Duffield
2023-12-20 20:00 - 22:00 UTC
This show is not like any other cabaret show. On the heels of last year’s sold out show, this year’s show is bigger – venue is bigger, the stage is bigger, there will be surprise guests and performers. The first half tells the epic love story of Frank and Josefina (Joe’s parents) on the backdrop of Mambusao, Philippines! Songs by Adele, Ed Sheeran, Miley Cyrus, Ben Platt, Bonnie Raitt and more!
Proceeds from the show will be donated to Maui Food Bank to help those affected by the Maui wildfires in August.
Tickets start at $35. VIP seats are $50. https://www.eventcreate.com/e/unwrapped-2-more-confessio

Candlelight: Holiday Special Featuring “The Nutcracker” & More
2023-12-15 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
General Info
📍 Venue: Adams Avenue Theater
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert (min 15+ people), please click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in San Diego
🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program

Holiday Medley – Various
“Hark the Herald Angels Sing”
“The First Noël”
“Deck the Halls”
O Holy Night – Adolphe Adam
The Seasons, Op. 37a – Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
XII. December. “Christmas”
The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 4 RV 297: “Winter” – Antonio Vivaldi
The Skaters’ Waltz, Op. 183 (Les Patineurs) – Émile Waldteufel
Hänsel und Gretel: Act 2, “Abends will ich schlafen gehn (Evening Prayer)” – Engelbert Humperdinck
Greensleeves (What Child is This) – Traditional
Ma’oz Tzur – Traditional Hanukkah Song
Ave Maria – Franz Schubert
The Nutcracker, Op. 71 – Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
“Miniature Overture”
Act II: No. 12d, Divertissement. “Trepak, Russian Dance”
Act II: No. 13, “Waltz of the Flowers”
Act II: No. 14c, Pas de Deux. Variation II, “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy”

Performers

String Quartet – Range Ensemble

Candlelight: Holiday Jazz Special
2023-12-14 18:15 - 20:00, 2023-12-13 18:15 - 20:00 UTC
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in San Diego. Get your tickets now to discover the music of a Holiday Jazz Special at Adams Avenue Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Add-on: Snapshot by Candlelight
📸 Personalize your Candlelight experience and make it unforgettable! Snapshot by Candlelight is an enchanting photo service that makes the most of the beautiful glow of the candles. Strike a pose and our photographers will print an instant photo for you to take home as a lovely keepsake.

General Info
📍 Venue: Adams Avenue Theater
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert (min 15+ people), please click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in San Diego
🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program

The Christmas Song
Christmas Time Is Here
Jingle Bell Rock
Feliz Navidad
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Let It Snow
My Favorite Things
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Blue Christmas
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Performers

Pop Nouveau Jazz Group

Female Vocalist
Tenor Sax
Upright Bass
Guitar

Lotus Moon
2023-12-09 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Join us for our “Year Two” anniversary of Lotus Moon packed with tribal and melodic beats from the underground. Lotus Moon hosts music gatherings based on the cycles of the moon from the deserts to the sea, now in the heart of our community for one special night.
We are joined by Soultribe Sanctuary for a shamanic ceremony, food and elixirs by Maya Moon, Yoga with Hypsy Gypsy, and Tarot readings from Halo House.
Come dance to the sounds of tribal beat like our ancestors have done for eons.
Entry: $20 per person donation (Pay what you wish)
Date: December 9
Time: Doors open from noon to midnight
Genres: Organic, Afro House, Deep House, Playa Tech, Progressive, Melodic Techno, & Deep Trance
Theme: Florescent
For schedule & lineup, please visit our official event page

Abnormal Nights Free Show
2023-12-07 18:30 - 21:00 UTC
Abnormal Nights Comedy is proud to present the NINTH Comedy Night at the Historic Adams Avenue Theater!
Doors 5:30 – Show 6:30 – Come early for best seating!
We WILL be checking reservations at the door! Please have your tickets available on your phone!
Super Special SECRET LINEUP!
T HE LAST 9 SHOWS HAVE BEEN AMAZING! WE LOVE OUR AUDIENCE! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Duck Foot Beer, wine, and Special Cocktails are available at the bar!
LIL BAGGINS COFFEE is sponsoring the event and will be handing out DELICIOUS locally roasted coffee samples for FREE!
CABETOS POPS next door is offering 15% off to anyone with a ticket to the show, just check in and show them your stamp! They are a great treat for before or after the show, if you haven’t tried them you’re missing out!
ZIA’S GOURMET PIZZA is also sponsoring the event! Please stop in and get a slice or two or three! They have delicious gourmet pizzas, dessert pizzas, and even Vegan options! Don’t miss out! Get it before and bring it to the show or stop by afterwards!
Parking is limited to street parking which is minimal in the area. We suggest locals walk and visitors to Normal Heights use public transport or ride-sharing.
Please be advised this is a comedy show and may include themes that are not intended for children! There will be adult language and situations!
There is a suggested 2-drink minimum. No one’s keeping track but the bar sales help keep the show free!
Tips for the comedians are really appreciated if you had a good time!
Please send any questions you may have about the event to alexpetitsd@gmail.com! Tips can be sent via Venmo or Cash App to @duckfootcomedy, Thanks!

Candlelight: A Tribute to José José
2023-11-30 18:15 - 20:00 UTC
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in San Diego. Get your tickets now to discover the music of José José at Adams Avenue Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
📍 Venue: Adams Avenue Theater
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 65 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert (min 40+ people), please click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in San Diego
🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program

“Vamos a Darnos Tiempo”
“Lo Que No Fue No Será”
“Si Me Dejas Ahora”
“Desesperado”
“Volcán”
“40 y 20”
“Amar y Querer”
“Almohada”
“Amor, Amor”
“Lo Dudo”
“El Triste”
“Gavilán o Paloma”

Performers

Adelaide Pilar Band:

Male Singer
Keys
Guitar
Bass
Percussion

Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi at Adams Avenue Theater
2023-11-29 18:15 - 20:00 UTC
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in San Diego. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Joe Hisaishi at Adams Avenue Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
📍 Venue: Adams Avenue Theater
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert (min 40+ people), please click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in San Diego
🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program

Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind – Opening Theme
Laputa: Castle in the Sky – Kimi wo Nosete – Carrying You
My Neighbour Totoro – Kaze no Toori Michi – Path of the Wind
My Neighbour Totoro – Tonari no Totoro – Main Theme
Kiki’s Delivery Service – Umi no Mieru Machi – A Town with an Ocean View
Kiki’s Delivery Service – Tabidachi – Journey
Princess Mononoke – Main Theme
Spirited Away – Inochi no Namae – Name of Life
Spirited Away – Chihiro’s Waltz
Ponyo – Gake no Ue no Ponyo – Ponyo on the Cliff
The Wind Rises – A Journey (A Dream of Flight)
Kikujiro – Summer
The Tale of Princess Kaguya – When I Remember This Life
Howl’s Moving Castle – Merry Go Round of Life

Performers

String Quartet – Range Ensemble

GOOD BURGER 2 [Free Advance Screening]
2023-11-19 17:30 - 19:30 UTC
-Doors at 4:30, Show at 5:30
-This is a FREE screening, Courtesy of Paramount+
-The theater will be overbooked to ensure capacity. Please arrive early to guarantee entry
-This screening will have a regular seating setup with The Adams Avenue Theater’s provided chairs only
-Bring the whole family! Max of 6 tickets per order, please. If you have a party larger than 6 and want to attend, please contact eddie@popcornreef.com
It’s been a long time coming, but Kenan and Kel are back on the big screen, and all of us here at Popcorn Reef wanted to do something to celebrate it. So we’ve teamed up again with The Adams Avenue Theater in Normal Heights to bring you a movie night that you’ll never forget. On November 19th at 5:30 PM, be a part of one of the first audiences in the world to see GOOD BURGER 2, as we host a free advance screening of the film, ahead of its streaming premiere on Paramount+ on November 22nd.
Not only is this the first time you’ll be able to see the film in San Diego, it’s realistically the only time you will be able to catch the film theatrically. Join us as we catch up with Ed and Dex, and see what’s next for them in their burger flippin’ adventures.
As soon as you walk through the doors, we’ll take you back to a time when ALL THAT and SNICK meant everything in life. Come early when the doors open at 4:30 to catch classic sketches and Nickelodeon bits on the screen. We also encourage you to come dressed as your favorite ALL THAT character. The top 3 costumes will win a prize package!
On November 19th, can we take your order? This is going to be rad.

Quick extra note here: It was our dream to see this long-awaited sequel in a theater with a crowd, and Paramount was kind enough to let us throw this event. We want to give a special shout out to everyone on the team there for letting us do our movie-theater-party thing with this one.
Please Note:
-This screening is at The Adams Avenue Theater (3325 Adams Ave)
-Doors at 4:30, Show at 5:30
-This is a FREE screening, Courtesy of Paramount+
-The theater will be overbooked to ensure capacity. Please arrive early to guarantee entry
-Bring the whole family! Max of 6 tickets per order, please. If you have a party larger than 6 and want to attend, please contact eddie@popcornreef.com
-There will be no delivery of tickets via shipping or email – we’ll simply have your name on the list at the door (plus however many tickets you sign up for). Please bring your ID for verification purposes to check in and have your entire party available when you check in.
-If you have any questions at all, please contact eddie@popcornreef.com

GOOD BURGER 2 Synopsis:
GOOD BURGER 2 is the new original movie sequel to the iconic ‘90s feature film based on the sketch from the Nickelodeon comedy series All That. Produced by Nickelodeon Studios, GOOD BURGER 2 will premiere on Wednesday, November 22, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada and on Thursday, November 23, on Paramount+ in the UK and Australia. The film also will be available in additional Paramount+ international markets shortly after.
The highly anticipated film sequel follows Dexter Reed (Kenan Thompson) and original cashier Ed (Kel Mitchell) as they reunite in the present day at fast-food restaurant Good Burger with a hilarious new group of employees. In GOOD BURGER 2, Dexter Reed is down on his luck after another one of his inventions fails. Ed welcomes Dex back to Good Burger with open arms and gives him his old job back. With a new crew working at Good Burger, Dex devises a plan to get back on his feet but unfortunately puts the fate of Good Burger at risk once again.
In addition to Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell, GOOD BURGER 2 also stars Lil Rel Howery (Get Out) as Cecil McNevin, Jillian Bell (Murder Mystery 2) as Katt Boswell, Kamaia Fairburn (Blockbuster) as Mia, Alex R. Hibbert (THE CHI) as Ed2, Fabrizio Guido (Perry Mason) as Mr. Jensen, Elizabeth Hinkler (The Good Doctor) and Emily Hinkler (The Good Doctor) as Cindy and Mindy and Anabel Graetz (Free Guy) as Ruth. The film also will feature surprise celebrity cameos as well as original GOOD BURGER cast members who are reprising their roles: Josh Server as Fizz, Lori Beth Denberg as Connie Muldoon and Carmen Electra as Roxanne.
