Adams Ave. Theater

Salsa Night
2025-07-20 16:30 - 21:00 UTC | Adams Ave Theater, 3325 Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92116, United States
Salsa and Bachata Social Dance w/ Majesty In Motion $15 per person

Abnormal Nights Comedy
2025-07-17 19:00 - 21:30
Abnormal Nights Comedy is proud to present OUR 27th show!
Doors open at 6:00 – Show starts at 7:00 – Come early for the best seating!
SEATS ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE – ARRIVE EARLY TO GET A SEAT
We WILL be checking reservations at the door! Please have your tickets available on your phone! Super Special SECRET LINEUP!
THE LAST YEAR OF SHOWS HAVE BEEN AMAZING! WE LOVE OUR AUDIENCE! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Duck Foot Beer, wine, and soft drinks are available at the bar!
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!
Tips can be sent via Venmo or Cash App to @duckfootcomedy, Thanks!
Please send any questions you may have about the event to alexpetitsd@gmail.com!

Screening: BATMAN FOREVER at The Adams Ave Theater
2025-05-21 18:30 - 21:00
Doors at 6:30, Show at 7
Full details coming soon.
Part of our Legends Live Forever series, as a tribute to the iconic work of Val Kilmer, with an exclusive pre-show highlighting Mr. Kilmer’s legacy throughout the years.
We are back at The Adams Ave Theater with new chairs and improved sound!
Beer, wine, and refreshments will be available for purchase at the theater

The Empire Strips Back
2025-02-13 19:00 - 2025-04-06 19:30
A Star Wars Burlesque Parody
The Empire Strips Back is taking the galaxy by storm! Prepare for a one-of-a-kind evening full of comedy, allure, and sci-fi, dropping the saga’s most iconic characters into the world of burlesque. It’s simply out of this world!

Iconic 2000s Party ft. It's Britney Beep
2025-01-11 19:00 - 21:00
Isn’t she lucky, that hollywood girl?
Don’t miss an immersive nostalgia party celebrating 2000s glory with live tribute band “It’s Britney Beep” Experience, plus Y2K makeover station, music videos, costume contest, themed drinks, DJ playing throwbacks, dance party and surprises. Rep your hottest 2000s styled look and hit me baby one more time!
⚡️Check Out The Artist:
It’s Britney Beep, The Live Band Tribute to Britney, as you remember her
https://www.britneybeep.com/

This is a 18+ event

Presented by LeStrange Presents.

$

You can get a refund if:

It’s within 12 hours of buying tickets
This event is rescheduled or cancelled

Abnormal Nights
2025-01-09 19:00 - 21:00
Abnormal Nights Comedy is proud to present OUR 23rd show!

Doors open at 6:00 – Show starts at 7:00 – Come early for the best seating!
THE SHOW WILL START AT SEVEN! PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME

We WILL be checking reservations at the door! Please have your tickets available on your phone! Super Special SECRET LINEUP!
THE LAST YEAR OF SHOWS HAVE BEEN AMAZING! WE LOVE OUR AUDIENCE! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Duck Foot Beer, wine, and soft drinks are available at the bar!
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!
Tips can be sent via Venmo or Cash App to @duckfootcomedy, Thanks!
Please send any questions you may have about the event to alexpetitsd@gmail.com!

Abnormal Nights COMEDY
2024-12-12 19:00 - 20:45, 2024-11-21 19:00 - 21:00
Abnormal Nights Comedy is proud to present OUR 21st show!

Doors open at 6:00 – Show starts at 7:00 – Come early for the best seating!
THE SHOW WILL START AT SEVEN! PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME

We WILL be checking reservations at the door! Please have your tickets available on your phone! Super Special SECRET LINEUP!
THE LAST YEAR OF SHOWS HAVE BEEN AMAZING! WE LOVE OUR AUDIENCE! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Duck Foot Beer, wine, and soft drinks are available at the bar!
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!
Tips can be sent via Venmo or Cash App to @duckfootcomedy, Thanks!
Please send any questions you may have about the event to alexpetitsd@gmail.com!

Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
2024-12-07 18:15 - 20:00
⭐ 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 Queen and The Beatles 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 or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), 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

Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles
Let It Be – The Beatles
Help! – The Beatles
Come Together – The Beatles
Yesterday – The Beatles
All You Need Is Love – The Beatles
Love of My Life – Queen
Another One Bites the Dust – Queen
I Want to Break Free – Queen
We Are the Champions – Queen
We Will Rock You – Queen
Radio Ga-Ga – Queen
Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen

Performers

String Quartet – Range Ensemble

Candlelight: Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, & More
2024-11-22 18:30 - 20:00
⭐ 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 Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, & More 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 or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), 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

Prince – Purple Rain
Lauryn Hill – Ex-Factor
Alicia Keys – You Don’t Know My Name
Sade – Smooth Operator
D’Angelo – Untitled (How Does It Feel)
Childish Gambino – Redbone
Frank Ocean – Thinkin Bout You
Boyz II Men – The End of the Road
Miguel – Adorn
SZA – Good Days
H.E.R. – The Best Part
Erykah Badu – Tyrone
Solange – Don’t Touch My Hair

Performers

Range Ensemble – String Quartet

Screening: STEPHEN KING'S SILVER BULLET with Director Dan Attias
2024-10-30 19:00 - 21:00
Co-presented by Verbatim Books
Doors at 6:00; Show at 7:00
This show is at The Adams Ave Theater (3325 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116)
SILVER BULLET director Dan Attias will be joining us live on stage to discuss the film after we screen it
Browse through Verbatim’s Haunted Book Table inside the venue pre-show, where Mr. Attias will also be signing copies of his book, Directing Great Television: Inside TV’s New Golden Age.
Also…come dressed in your best Halloween costume and win a prize (Details below)
Beer, wine, and refreshments will be available for purchase at the theater

Since we got the October 30th date at The Adams Ave Theater this year, we figured we’d go all out and throw what we’d argue is the craziest Halloween Film Party of all time (in San Diego at least). What should we show? It was really a no brainer. How about the ultimate 80s spooky autumn film? No film has captured the aura of Halloween season during this nostalgic-drenched era better in our eyes, and if you’ve somehow made it through your life without ever seeing it, well, you’ve got a real opportunity coming up. On October 30th, join us, along with our co-presenter Verbatim Books, as we bring STEPHEN KING’S SILVER BULLET back to the big screen for our First Ever Halloween Bash, with the director of the film, Dan Attias, joining us live for a post-film discussion.
In the small town of Tarker’s Mills, Maine, brutal killings start to plague the tight knit community. A young boy named Marty Coslaw (Corey Haim) is convinced that the murders are the doing of a werewolf, and with the help of his Uncle Red (Gary Busey), they investigate the crimes.
STEPHEN KING’S SILVER BULLET is the rare horror film that’s just as concerned with creating a sense of wonder and enchantment as it is with delivering thrills. And that’s why it’s left such a lasting imprint on us over the years. Come help us welcome Mr. Attias to the stage post-film to hear how the film was created, what it was like on set, and what the process was like to collaborate with Stephen King and legendary producer Dino De Laurentiis. Get your questions ready, because we’re taking questions from the crowd after the Q&A.
And the fun doesn’t stop there. Our co-presenter, Verbatim Books, will be in the building with a haunted book table for you to browse through, featuring all the Stephen King classics, plus Mr. Attias’s book Directing Great Television: Inside TV’s New Golden Age. Mr. Attias will be signing copies of the book before and after the show.
We’ve also got trick or treat candy to give away to everyone who shows up. Pro tip: You might get a little extra more if you come dressed to impress in your best Halloween costume. We’ll do a contest to honor the best costumes of the night on stage before the film starts too.
On October 30th, it’s full moon season at Popcorn Reef. Get ready for a good one.

Please Note:
-Doors are at 6:00 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.
-If you have any questions at all, please contact eddie@popcornreef.com

Screening: MORTAL KOMBAT at The Adams Ave Theater
2024-08-15 07:00 - 21:00
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)
Beer, wine, and refreshments will be available for purchase at the theater
Details coming soon. Join us to close the summer out with one of our favorite August releases of all time, MORTAL KOMBAT (1995)(…obviously.)

Abnormal Nights Comedy - FREE CLEAN SHOW!
2024-06-20 19:00 - 20:45
Abnormal Nights Comedy is proud to present OUR 16th show!

Doors 6:00 – Show 7:00 – Come early for the best seating!
THE SHOW WILL START AT SEVEN! PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME

We WILL be checking reservations at the door! Please have your tickets available on your phone! Super Special SECRET LINEUP!
THE LAST YEAR OF 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!
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!
Tips can be sent via Venmo or Cash App to @duckfootcomedy, Thanks!
Please send any questions you may have about the event to alexpetitsd@gmail.com!

Unwrapped
2024-05-10 08:00 - 17:00
Unwrapped 3: Movie Confessions. The third installment of Joe Gregore Duffield’s Unwrapped series, we learn about Joe as a young boy who discovers life through the cinema and its music.
Presented by Musical Director Aaron Turner.
Tickets:
$40 – General Admission
$60 – VIP Seating (limited)
VIP seating includes:
Front section (close to stage)
1 seat at table (up to 4 per table)
Assigned seating
1 raffle ticket
PROCEEDS FROM THE SHOW TO BENEFIT
SAN DIEGO GAY MEN’S CHORUS

Adams Avenue Unplugged
2024-04-26 19:00 - 21:30
On April 27, 2024, AABA will host the free musical walkabout, Adams Avenue Unplugged. This event features over 60+ live musical performances inside restaurants, bars, and coffee houses along a two-mile stretch of Adams Avenue from University Heights on the West, through Normal Heights, and into parts of Kensington to the East. It also has performances outdoors at various patio locations, including the Smitty’s Food Court and Lestat’s Coffeehouse. The AABA hopes to treat musical aficionados and foodies to the rich neighborhood culture.
Adams Avenue Unplugged is free and open to the general public, except for the headliner concert series. This year’s headliner is the California Guitar Trio! The historic Normal Heights United Church hosts the Main Stage and the Community Beer Garden where you can take advantage of the VIP Food & Drink Deal for $24.
This year we are proud to open Unplugged with a special Friday night screening about Lou Curtiss, the festival’s founder. Please follow the link below to learn more about ‘Recordially yours’.
Parking is limited to residential neighborhood streets and can get congested. MTS bus routes 2 and 11 services the neighborhoods. Wear comfortable walking shoes and plan on getting your exercise while exploring all the avenue has to offer.

ADAMS UNPLUGGED MOVIE SCREENING

‘Recordially Yours, Lou Curtiss’
A Yale Strom Film
Friday, April 26th 7:00-9:30PM
Adams Avenue Theater – 3325 Adams Avenue
Doors: 6:30 PM
Opening performances by Jack Tempchin, Gregory Page & Patty Hall 7:00-7:40 PM
Film Screening 7:45-8:55 PM
Panel with Yale Strom, Jack Tempchin & Gregory Page 9:00-9:30 PM

Abnormal Nights COMEDY
2024-04-25 19:00 - 20:45
Abnormal Nights COMEDY @ Adams Ave Theater! FREE SHOW! Thursday, April 25th

Doors 6:30 – Show 7:00 – Come early for the best seating!

We WILL be checking reservations at the door! Please have your tickets available on your phone! Super Special SECRET LINEUP!
Duck Foot Beer, wine, and Special Cocktails are available at the bar!
Show sponsor Lil Baggins Coffee Roasters will have their delicious Roasty McRoastface COLD BREW for sale at the event. They will also have 12oz bags of Whole Bean Coffee for sale to take home so you can shake off the cobwebs the next morning. $5 from each coffee bag sold goes to Abnormal Nights Comedy!
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!
Tips can be sent via Venmo or Cash App to @duckfootcomedy, Thanks!
Please send any questions you may have about the event to alexpetitsd@gmail.com!

FREE Improv Comedy Show From Mockingbird Improv @ The Adams Ave Theater!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/870352536867?aff=oddtdtcreator

DOORS 6PM – SHOW 7PM
You’re invited to join Mockingbird Improv’s FIRST SHOW at the historic Adams Ave Theater!
In collaboration with the producers of the ABNORMAL NIGHTS Stand-Up Comedy Show, comes the insanely funny All Hands On Deck improv comedy show! It’s an interactive show based entirely on audience suggestions! It’s similar to the hit show Who’s Line is it Anyway?
Each show is an utterly unique experience created on the spot by Mockingbird Improv’s talented ensemble of improvisors. The show cannot happen without great suggestions from YOU the audience! Be part of the show at the Adams Ave Theater with Mockingbird Improv!
The show is 18+ and will contain adult language and situations, think PG-13, it is not exactly clean, but not Jerry Springer… it’s somewhere in the middle! Great date night choice! Wine and Beer will be available!
Mockingbird Improv is a California 501(c) 3 Non-Profit organization. At the end of the show, they will be accepting donations if you had a great time! Every dollar helps! You can also DONATE HERE to support the theater (be sure to mention you saw them at the Adams Ave Theater)! Remember, all donations are tax-deductible!
To catch more amazing improv from the Mockingbird crew, visit them in the Liberty Station Arts District at 2590 Truxtun Rd, Studio 200. They have shows Thursday-Sunday every week and their full schedule can be found here.
They offer a variety of improv shows of every type including family-friendly entertainment, full-length stories, musicals, unique innovations, and more. Attending an improv show is a perfect way to jazz up a night out with friends, date night, or family fun. All of their shows will keep you on the edge of your seat, showcasing Improv’s ability to create magic when you lean into the “Yes, and”!
As always with Abnormal Nights Comedy, CABETO’S POPS is offering 15% off all purchases the night of the show! Zia’s Gourmet Pizza next door will be selling single slices to-go that can be brought into the show!
DOORS 6PM – SHOW 7PM

Dining in the Dark: A Unique Blindfolded Dining Experience with Verbena Kitchen
2024-04-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-03-23 19:00 - 21:00
⭐ 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

Popcorn Reef's Pre-4/20 Movie Party Night featuring IDLE HANDS
2024-04-16 18:30 - 21:00
**This show is on TUESDAY 4/16 to get you ready for 4/20. It is NOT on 4/20 itself**
No smoking is allowed inside the theater
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)
It’s been a real party so far this year at The Adams Ave Theater, and we wanted to keep the good times rolling. For our 4/20 selection this year, there were a lot of directions we could have gone in. We figured sticking with the most lighthearted movie of all time about a stoner teen killing his parents and his best friends after his hand is possessed by the devil was the obvious path to take.
Rodman Flender’s IDLE HANDS has always been an enigma to us, and that’s exactly why it’s remained one of our favorite films 25 years later. Its blend of the late-90s feel-good teen formula with body horror and seriously fucked-up subject matter is something you can toss around in your head for a very long time and never quite get a grip on completely. If you haven’t seen it before, you’re in for a real treat.
As we’ve encouraged you to do for a while now, please come dressed comfortably in your favorite sleepover attire or whatever floats your boat. We’d love to see some undead folks show up as well. Again, we will also have an open section for you to bring your own chairs or blankets too.
On 4/16, come kick your 4/20 celebration off with us as we celebrate one of the most underrated films of the 90s.
IDLE HANDS Synopsis:
Anton (Devon Sawa) would like very much to go about his daily routine of smoking weed, watching TV, and lusting after the girl across the street. The only thing stopping him is his demon-possessed right hand, which seems determined to kill anyone it encounters. After dropping his parents and his best friends, the hand sets its sights on Molly (Jessica Alba), the punk rock girl of Anton’s affection. Luckily for him, Pnub and Mick (Elden Henson and Seth Green, his recently deceased buds) are back from below ground to help the problem get solved. But they better get cracking, because the hand is out for more than just a killing spree. If it gets its fingers on Molly before midnight on prom night, her soul is hell-bound.
IDLE HANDS Trailer:

Please Note:
-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.
-If you have any questions at all, please contact eddie@popcornreef.com

Candlelight: Coldplay X Imagine Dragons
2024-04-12 18:15 - 20:00
⭐ 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 X Imagine Dragons at Adams Avenue Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Add-ons
📸 Snapshot by Candlelight: Personalize your Candlelight experience and make it unforgettable! 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 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: Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, & More
2024-04-05 18:15 - 20:00
⭐ 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 Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, & More at Adams Avenue Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Add-ons
📸 Snapshot by Candlelight: Personalize your Candlelight experience and make it unforgettable! 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 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

Prince – Purple Rain
Lauryn Hill – Ex-Factor
Alicia Keys – You Don’t Know My Name
Sade – Smooth Operator
D’Angelo – Untitled (How Does It Feel)
Childish Gambino – Redbone
Frank Ocean – Thinkin Bout You
Boyz II Men – The End of the Road
Miguel – Adorn
SZA – Good Days
H.E.R. – The Best Part
Erykah Badu – Tyrone
Solange – Don’t Touch My Hair

Performers

Range Ensemble – String Quartet

Candlelight: A Tribute to Pink Floyd
2024-04-04 18:15 - 20:00
⭐ 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 Pink Floyd at Adams Avenue Theater under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Add-ons
📸 Snapshot by Candlelight: Personalize your Candlelight experience and make it unforgettable! 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 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

“Wish You Were Here”
“Comfortably Numb”
“Another Brick In The Wall”
“Time”
“Money”
“Breathe (In The Air)”
“On The Run”
“The Great Gig In The Sky”
“Brain Damage”
“Us And Them”
“Hey You”
“Shine On You Crazy Diamond”

Performers

Range Ensemble – String Quartet

Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
2024-03-29 18:15 - 20:00
⭐ 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 Taylor Swift 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 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

“Lavender Haze”
“Love Story”
“Cardigan”
“Blank Space”
“Enchanted”
“Anti-Hero”
“Snow on the Beach (ft. Lana Del Rey)”
“We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”
“Wildest Dreams”
“Lover”
“I Knew You Were Trouble”
“You Belong With Me”
“Shake It Off”

Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen
2024-03-28 18:15 - 20:00
⭐ 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 Queen 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

I Want to Break Free
We Will Rock You
Somebody to Love
Radio Ga Ga
Don’t Stop Me Now
Killer Queen
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Who Wants to Live Forever
Bohemian Rhapsody
Love of My Life
We Are the Champions
Another One Bites the Dust

Performers

Range Ensemble – String Quartet

Screening: ROAD HOUSE
2024-03-13 18:30 - 21:00
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
⭐ 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
⭐ 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
