Regarded as the first major regatta of the year, the San Diego Crew Classic brings together thousands of athletes from more than 100 universities, clubs and high school programs across the United States. Spanning ages 14 – 84, the Crew Classic is a competition for future Olympians as well as for those new to the sport. This event is often a highlight of their competitive rowing careers. The Crew Classic is not only an athletic event with competitors at the peak of physical fitness, but a social gathering for enthusiasts to enjoy great local food, a beer garden with San Diego’s famous local craft breweries, and shopping. The event is held at Mission Bay, just a mile from the Pacific Beach.

Step Into a World of Inspiration, Energy, and Connection at a Flytimeless Motivation Concert

What if one night could transform everything?
Feel the music electrify the air, let inspiration ignite your soul, and watch your dreams come alive.

This isn’t just a concert – it’s your chance to kick off 2025 with unstoppable energy and endless possibilities. Every beat, every word, every moment is crafted to ignite your spirit, awaken your passion, and set your dreams in motion.

San Diego, are you ready to make it unforgettable?
Let’s make 2025 your year to fly!

Feel the energy of original music performances, engaging challenges, and motivational storytelling that speaks directly to your soul.

Expect 2 hours of actions and fun designed to self-discover, inspire and awake your potential to dream bigger and aim higher.

This is the fourth concert of the 2025 Center for World Music concert series Echoes of Time.

Mingei International Museum

Friday, April 18, 2025 | 7:30 PM

Experience an unforgettable evening with Qais Essar, a pioneering Afghan composer and rabab virtuoso who weaves the traditional sounds of the mountainous Hindu Kush region with contemporary global music. The rabab, an instrument first mentioned in Arabic texts of the tenth century, is a plucked lute considered by many to be Afghanistan’s national instrument and a precursor of the sarod, prominent in North Indian classical music . Qais’s music blends Afghan folk, Americana, and other sources, creating a unique soundscape that feels both timeless and boundary-pushing.

Celebrate North County's finest at the Bornemann Theatre! Enjoy an unforgettable night of music with local favorites Straight Jazz No Chaser, Coffee on the Moon, and the Backwater Blues Band, all beloved staples from our Common Grounds Cafe.