Sädesärla at Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
August 11, 2025 12 PM

Sädesärla is a world fusion duo project presenting original compositions and arrangements of folk music from Sweden, Thailand, and beyond with Christopher Adler on khaen, the bamboo free-reed mouth organ from Laos and Northeast Thailand, and Batya MacAdam-Somer on violin, viola, and voice.

Justin Joyce “Almost Familiar” CD Release Party at Lou Lou’s
August 28th, 2025 7 PM and 9 PM

Justin is pleased to announce and celebrate the release of his second album as a leader, Almost Familiar, here at Lou Lou’s! Joining him will be the same musicians you hear on the record; Batya MacAdam-Somer (Violin), Bradley Nash & Travis Klein (Flutes), Paul Castelluzzo (Guitar), Ed Kornhauser (Piano/Organ), Sean Hicke (Bass), and Steve Haney (Percussion). Come join the party, hear Almost Familiar LIVE, and immerse yourself in melodies and grooves that will make you feel déjà vu.

Quartet Nouveau at Private Residence- more info soon!
September 14, 2025

Handel Messiah with Bach Collegium San Diego
December 6, 2025 7 PM
December 7, 2025 4 PM

Handel’s great oratorio Messiah springs to life by way of the fruitful collaboration of Charles Jennens’ carefully conceived libretto and Handel’s supreme skill as a composer of the theatre. BCSD’s performance of Messiah, delivered by a dynamic cast in the manner of Handel’s dramatic operas, has become one of its crown jewels.