Finding Free and Low Cost Music in San Diego is Easy... If You Know WHERE to Look

Free Performances in San Diego

California Center for Arts, Escondido "... Generously sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank, this free series of performances are presented in the Center Theater. All performances are at 4 p.m. Tickets are not required, but seats are provided on a first-come, first-served basis."

Interesting San Diego Music Venues

While these events are not free, they are unique and unusual... and definitely a value in their own right.

Jazz in the Park presented by San Diego Museum of Art "... The San Diego Museum of Art continues to be a popular destination for some of the hottest touring jazz artists to come to town. Enjoy nationally and internationally acclaimed artists small-venue-style in the Museum's auditorium. Light entrees, crisp wines, and good company make the evening complete. 5:30 p.m., Wednesdays, James S. Copley Auditorium $14 museum and KSDS members and students/$17 nonmembers (Food and beverages available for purchase)..."

Used Record Shops in San Diego

Off The Record specializes in out of print records. Our extensive inventory includes all configurations of recordings, from LPs to 45s to 78s. We stock all genres of music, from Rock to Easy Listening, Jazz to Country & Western, and Blues to Soundtracks.

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Get Involved... Listen to Free Music... and Make New Friends

La Jolla Music Society is seeking volunteers.

Mainly Mozart "... is profoundly grateful to the many generous volunteers who donate their time to help us in countless ways. Volunteers serve as ushers, page-turners, administrative/office help, reception and special event help, and assist with the annual black tie celebration of Mozart's birthday.... To find out more about volunteering for Mainly Mozart, contact Tyler Hewes at 619-239-0100 x 300 or thewes@mainlymozart.org ..."

Museum of Making Music "...Volunteers ... do everything from greet the general public, give tours and lectures, to assist with clerical work, archival needs, and research. Our volunteers make the difference!"

San Diego Thanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festival "...Volunteers... work four-hour shifts as door monitors or in a variety of desk jobs, receiving a one-day badge for each day worked and may volunteer for one up to all five days."

World Beat Cultural Center in Balboa Park "... dedicated to promoting, presenting & preserving the African & Indigenous cultures of the world through Music, Art, Dance, Education & Technology..." Looking for interns, volunteers, street team ... get school credits, free CD's and DVDs, air time, more.

Low Cost Music Events in San Diego

America's Finest City Dixieland Jazz Society (AFCDJS) has monthly concerts on 3rd Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. at the El Cajon Elks Lodge, 1400 East Washington Avenue. Admission $10 public, $7 members, $5 students 22 yrs and younger.

Open Mic Nights

Blind Melons Open Mic Nite takes place every Tuesday at this Pacific Beach blues club. Sign up at 8. Music starts at 9 and continues all night. See Blind Melons Open Mic Nite Yahoo Group posting for latest info.

SDBS Blue Grass Jam Fuddrucker's, Chula Vista 3rd Tuesday of each month - 7:00-7:30 Open Mic
7:30-8:00 Bluegrass Karaoke with SDBS back up band "The Full Deck" 8:00-10:00. Open Mic

The Blarney Stone Pub Open Mic Night Sundays 9 to 12. 15 minutes per each participant.

The Tiki House (Pacific Beach) Open Mic Nite Sundays. Signup starts about 9 p.m. Acoustic.

Markets and Festivals with Live Music

Fiesta Cinco de Mayo "... is located in historic Old Town San Diego, the birthplace of California. This completely free, sponsored event attracts over 100,000 visitors each year to three days of music and entertainment on five stages, world class food through Old Town restaurants, cultural and historic exhibits and reenactments located in a 22 block area of the Old Town community and Old Town San Diego Historic State Park...."

Ocean Beach Farmer's Market "...is Rockin! Every Wednesday from 4-7pm on Newport Avenue between Cable and Bacon Streets, don't miss your opportunity to purchase the freshest, and most delicious locally grown produce, art, flowers, and more! And the music can't be beat... "

Old Town Saturday Market ... San Diego's largest weekly artisan fair featuring handmade works from local artisans. The market includes such items as jewelry, photography, pottery, clothing, paintings, hand painted glass, glass blowing, woodworking's and more. There is always live music and it is absolutely free.." Shops include Bazaao del Mundo

Coffee Houses With Live Music

Metaphor Cafe "... a coffee house in downtown escondido... in an old street front building most large companies would demolish. ... It attracts a certain type of person and way of thinking. Ironically, but most importantly, the metaphor is real. The metaphor is a place to meet people. Make jokes, tell stories, organize, discuss. Listen to new, cutting edge or otherwise hidden music. Eat good, unique food. Drink beer." Weekly specials starting at $6.95.

Musical Instrument Manufacturers

Deering Banjo Company (Spring Valley) occasionally has free tours and concerts.

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