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Songwriter Sanctuary works to make San Diego more accessible to artists and make the arts more accessible to San Diegans via meaningful concerts & cultural events that uplift artists, foster inclusivity, and spark social change.

July 31, 2026 - Disability Pride Edition with ASL!Featured Artists: Sumn Trop, Claire King, Jay Walkr, Doors 6:30, Music 7pm(PreShow Pantry Jam: The Bella Lunas, 6-6:30pm) Note: Zeffy is a platform built specifically for nonprofits that doesn&#39;t charge orgs subscription or processing fees. It does, however, prompt users to add a % at checkout to help sustain their business model (similar to GoFundMe). This is optional - you can selected &quot;Other Amount&quot; and input &quot;0&quot; if you wish! Discover our Artists<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/sumn_trop/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Sumn Trop</a><a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/nobody_claires/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Claire King</a><a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/jaywalkrmusic/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Jay Walkr</a> Pre-Show Pantry JamFor those wishing to practice some community care, please come out a little early (6-6:30pm) to help fill the Normal Heights United community pantry, fridge, &amp; closet with unopened/unexpired food or gently used clothing. Stick around to enjoy acoustic busking at dusk, provided on our &ldquo;sidewalk stage&rdquo; by alumni performers&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/asl.bella.lunas/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">The Bella Lunas</a> Address: 4650 Mansfield Street San Diego, CA 92116 Doors:&nbsp;6:30pm, Music: 7-9ish pm with intermission; (Pre-Show Pantry Jam 6pm) Suggested Donation:&nbsp;$10+. No one turned away for lack of funds. If you can, please be generous to these top-tier songwriters, as their work is their livelihood! We want to send artists home with rent money, not gas money. Food &amp; Beverage:&nbsp;Duck Foot Brewing, Babe Beverages, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages available; attendees welcome to bring food/drink inside the venue!&nbsp; All Ages&nbsp;welcome, but we do not censor artists. Please review and make the best decision for your family. Photo/Video Consent: Unless artists give consent, we ask guests to obtain permission before posting photos/videos of them. Guests seated near performers may appear peripherally in marketing photos; if you&rsquo;d prefer not to be included or would like an online image removed, please let us know.&nbsp; Accessibility:&nbsp;Though Normal Heights United is a 100 year-old historic venue with an atypical layout, our team is committed to helping guests access the space safely and comfortably. Accommodations Please&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.songwritersanctuary-sd.com/contact.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">contact us</a> at least (5) business days prior to event with any requests and we will do our best to support! Our online RSVP/ticket form also includes a space to share any accommodation preferences/requests. ASL/Lyric Accessibility We will provide ASL at this show thanks to sponsors (including a very generous contribution from Ability Central). We will also post a QR code with lyrics to featured artists&rsquo; songs for enhanced accessibility. Parking Street parking available on surrounding streets, with several accessible parking spots on adjacent street and surrounding block. A large unloading area is directly in front of venue (on Mansfield). Closest bus stops are Adams &amp; Hawley Blvd and Adams &amp; 35th St (both about 0.1 mile from venue). Need help finding your public transit route? Try the Moovit App. Entrances &amp; Seating The ADA ramp entrance is on School St. (Just around corner from Mansfield entrance). Accessible seating is located on main floor for folks who use mobility devices and/or need additional space. Balcony seating (stair access only) is available for folks who prefer less noise and stimulation. As seats are self-select, we encourage folks with specific seating preferences to utilize our advance RSVP/ticketing option to communicate any seating preferences with our team at least (5) business days in advance. Restrooms Accessible, all-gender restrooms are located in the adjacent social hall. Directional signage is posted, or feel free to ask a team member to guide you. Sensory &amp; Safety A sensory/safety station in the foyer offers single-use masks, ear plugs, and hand sanitizer. Notepads are available at entry and concession for anyone who prefers to communicate in writing. An adjacent lounge area and water dispenser is located in social hall near the restrooms, where folks can take a quick sensory break if needed. If you&rsquo;re feeling unwell, please plan to join us another time to help keep our community healthy.

Songwriter Sanctuary Juy 2026 Disability Pride!

June 26 2026 - Songwriter Sanctuary LGBTQ+ Pride Edition Presented with &amp; Hosted by Raspberry ManagementDoors 6:30pm | Music 7pmArtists: Saint Misty, The Dimes, Daddy Pre-Show Pantry Jam music: Julian Forest Note: Zeffy is a platform built specifically for nonprofits that doesn&#39;t charge orgs subscription or processing fees. It does, however, prompt users to add a % at checkout to help sustain their business model (similar to GoFundMe). This is optional - you can selected &quot;Other Amount&quot; and input &quot;0&quot; if you wish! Discover our Artists<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.saintmisty.com/epk" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Saint Misty</a> is a synth-pop artist whose sticky-sweet hooks wrap around songs that reckon with identity and escape, tracing her journey from radical Christian cult to lesbian icon in the making.&nbsp;<span contenteditable="false" draggable="false" fr-original-class="fr-img-caption fr-draggable" fr-original-style="width: 463px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" style="width: 463px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; max-width: 100%; position: relative;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1780449257/wysiwyg/dbyhac7y7k0f6w7jca3w.jpg" style="width: 463px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 463px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"><span contenteditable="true" fr-original-class="fr-inner" fr-original-style="" style="outline: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) solid 0px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: initial; box-sizing: border-box; opacity: 0.9; width: 100%; margin: auto; padding: 5px 5px 10px; display: block;">Saint Misty<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/thedimesofficial/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">The Dimes</a> are a 6-piece nonsense rock band known for their high-energy sets that swing from riot grrrl to queer yearning to absurdism. The Dimes are here to make you feel something. Anything! <span contenteditable="false" draggable="false" fr-original-class="fr-img-caption fr-draggable" fr-original-style="width: 474px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" style="width: 474px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; max-width: 100%; position: relative;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1780449290/wysiwyg/rseka8sjtrbk6czmfhlf.jpg" style="width: 474px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 474px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"><span contenteditable="true" fr-original-class="fr-inner" fr-original-style="" style="outline: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) solid 0px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: initial; box-sizing: border-box; opacity: 0.9; width: 100%; margin: auto; padding: 5px 5px 10px; display: block;">The Dimes <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.daddy-music.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Daddy</a> is the intoxicating and sparkly indie glitter rock project of vocalist/guitarist Brooke Patterson and bassist Jessica Muchnick&mdash;two high school acquaintances turned best friends.&nbsp;<span contenteditable="false" draggable="false" fr-original-class="fr-img-caption fr-draggable" fr-original-style="width: 472px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" style="width: 472px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; max-width: 100%; position: relative;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1780449326/wysiwyg/grxath6knk8dejxdme5i.jpg" style="width: 472px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 472px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"><span contenteditable="true" fr-original-class="fr-inner" fr-original-style="" style="outline: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) solid 0px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: initial; box-sizing: border-box; opacity: 0.9; width: 100%; margin: auto; padding: 5px 5px 10px; display: block;">DaddyPre-Show Pantry JamFor those wishing to practice some community care, please come out a little early (6-6:30pm) to help fill the Normal Heights United community pantry, fridge, &amp; closet with unopened/unexpired food or gently used clothing. Stick around to enjoy acoustic busking at dusk, provided on our &ldquo;sidewalk stage&rdquo; by Raspberry artist Julian Forest. Address: 4650 Mansfield Street San Diego, CA 92116 Doors:&nbsp;6:30pm, Music: 7-9ish pm with intermission; (Pre-Show Pantry Jam 6pm) Suggested Donation:&nbsp;$10+. No one turned away for lack of funds. If you can, please be generous to these top-tier songwriters, as their work is their livelihood! We want to send artists home with rent money, not gas money. Food &amp; Beverage:&nbsp;Duck Foot Brewing, Babe Beverages, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages available; attendees welcome to bring food/drink inside the venue!&nbsp; All Ages&nbsp;welcome, but we do not censor artists. Please review and make the best decision for your family. Photo/Video Consent: Unless artists give consent, we ask guests to obtain permission before posting photos/videos of them. Guests seated near performers may appear peripherally in marketing photos; if you&rsquo;d prefer not to be included or would like an online image removed, please let us know.&nbsp; Accessibility:&nbsp;Though Normal Heights United is a 100 year-old historic venue with an atypical layout, our team is committed to helping guests access the space safely and comfortably. Accommodations Please&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.songwritersanctuary-sd.com/contact.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">contact us</a> at least (5) business days prior to event with any requests and we will do our best to support! Our online RSVP/ticket form also includes a space to share any accommodation preferences/requests. ASL/Lyric Accessibility Thanks to sponsors, several our 2026 concerts will offer ASL services. As of now: Jan 30, April 24, Jul 31, and Oct 30 are the scheduled shows. Please check the season schedule for updates! Whenever possible, we will post a QR code with lyrics to featured artists&rsquo; songs for enhanced accessibility. Parking Street parking available on surrounding streets, with several accessible / blue &nbsp;placard parking spots on adjacent street and surrounding block. A large unloading area is directly in front of venue (on Mansfield). Closest bus stops are Adams &amp; Hawley Blvd and Adams &amp; 35th St (both about 0.1 mile from venue). Need help finding your public transit route? Try the Moovit App. Entrances &amp; Seating The ADA ramp entrance is on School St. (Just around corner from Mansfield entrance). Accessible seating located on main floor for folks who use mobility devices and/or need additional space. Balcony seating (stair access only) is available for folks who prefer less noise and stimulation. As seats are self-select, we encourage folks with specific seating preferences to utilize our advance RSVP/ticketing option to communicate any seating preferences with our team at least (5) business days in advance.&nbsp; Restrooms Accessible, all-gender restrooms are located in the adjacent social hall. Directional signage is posted, or feel free to ask a team member to guide you. Sensory &amp; Safety A sensory/safety station in the foyer offers single-use masks, ear plugs, and hand sanitizer. Notepads are available at entry and concession for anyone who prefers to communicate in writing. An adjacent lounge area and water fountain is located in social hall near the restrooms, where folks can take a quick sensory break if needed. If you&rsquo;re feeling unwell, please plan to join us another time to help keep our community healthy.

Songwriter Sanctuary June 2026 LGBTQ+ Pride Edition

May 2026 - Songwriter SanctuaryDoors 6:30pm | Music 7pmArtists: Gayle Skidmore, Tim Flannery, Jackson Wagner in the round! Note: Zeffy is a platform built specifically for nonprofits. We are trying it because it doesn&#39;t charge orgs subscription or processing fees. It does, however, prompt users to add a % at checkout to help sustain their business model (similar to Gofundme).This is completely optional - you can selected &quot;Other Amount&quot; and input &quot;0&quot; if you wish! Discover our featured artists:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.gayleskidmore.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Gayle Skidmore</a>: Inventive songwriter, magical multi-instrumentalist, and 3-time SDMA winner.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.timflannery.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Tim Flannery</a>: Famed baseball legend and touring troubadour with more stories and songs than should conceivably fit into one singular human.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://jacksonwagner.net/home" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Jackson Wagner</a>: Genre-bending musical maverick with a style reminiscent of Tom Petty and Tyler Childers.</li></ul><span contenteditable="false" draggable="false" fr-original-class="fr-img-caption fr-draggable" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1777337644/wysiwyg/i64smibsmkfxvvz8qizv.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"><span contenteditable="true" fr-original-class="fr-inner" fr-original-style="" style="outline: transparent solid 0px; margin: auto; display: block; padding: 5px 5px 10px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; box-sizing: border-box; opacity: 0.9; width: 100%;">Songwriter Sanctuary Flyer - May 29Pre-Show Pantry Jam:For those wishing to practice a little community care, please come out a little early (5:30-6:30pm) for our Pre-Show Pantry Jam to help fill the Normal Heights United community pantry, fridge, &amp; closet with unopened/unexpired food or gently used clothing. Stick around to enjoy busking at dusk, provided on our unplugged &ldquo;sidewalk stage&rdquo; by ARTIST TBD<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: &quot;Libre Franklin&quot;; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 100; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0.16px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: &quot;Libre Franklin&quot;; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 100; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0.16px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">*Doors to Songwriter Sanctuary show: 6:30pm, Music starts at 7pm - Limited seating!&nbsp; Event DetailsWhy RSVP online?&nbsp;Those with season passes or online RSVPs gain access to our priority entry line and are kept informed about future Songwriter Sanctuary events (you can opt-out at any time). To protect comfort, accessibility, and safety, we release a limited number of presale tickets for each show. Season pass holders and pre-sale ticket holders receive priority entry at doors open (6:30pm). If you have specific access needs related to seating (or otherwise), please relay them in the accessibility field when completing your order and we&#39;ll do our best to help! Thank you for your continued support and patience as we navigate this growing community in a 100+ year old building! Location:&nbsp;Normal Heights United Church. 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego, CA 92116. Thank you to our generous venue partner for sharing this beautiful space with the local music community! Suggested Donation:&nbsp;$10 (all ages) but please be generous in your support of these top tier talents whose creative work is their livelihood. 100% donations go to artists. No one is turned away for lack of funds.&nbsp; Tip:&nbsp;At the event, we send a jangly tip jar around after intermission; please don&#39;t feel obligated if you&#39;ve already donated - it&#39;s just a traditional gesture of support in the folky world for &quot;in the round&quot; formats - how we show extra love to artists when their work moves us in the moment.&nbsp; All Ages: Bear in mind we do not censor our artists so please make sure to check out the lineup and make the best decision for your family. Parking: Street parking. Food/Drink: Beverages for small purchase, thanks to our sponsors Babe Beverages and Duck Foot Brewing Company. Guests are welcome to bring their own food into the venue (please eat and dispose of waste respectfully). There are so many delicious restaurants within walking distance - feel free to grab something take-out and bring it in! AccessibilityNormal Heights United is a 100 year-old building with a non-traditional seating arrangement, but we want every guest to feel safe and supported. Please send any accommodation requests to Molly at mollyrose(at)nhunited(dot)org at least five (5) business days prior to the event. This form also includes a field where you can disclose accessibility requests and/or preferences.<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" value="1">Entrances &amp; Seating:&nbsp;The venue has an ADA ramp entrance and several rows of reserved space for guests who use wheelchairs and/or need additional space. Balcony seating (stair access only) is available for those who prefer less noise or stimulation. Our online RSVP form also includes a space to share accessibility preferences. </li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" value="2">Deaf/Hard of Hearing Access:&nbsp;Unfortunately interpreters will not be provided at this month&#39;s showcase, but we have asked artists to submit their lyrics so we can post a QR/link to lyrics for those who like to read along. Notepads are available at entry and concession for anyone who prefers to communicate with staff or guests in writing. (ASL access is confirmed for July and October shows, and we are actively seeking <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.songwritersanctuary-sd.com/support.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">funding partners to provide expanded ASL services</a> for additional shows, and have long-term goals of offering a livestream ticketing option. Please stay tuned and continue supporting us as we work toward these and other accessibility goals.</li></ul>Community Safety<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" value="1">Sensory &amp; Safety: In the foyer, you&#39;ll find single-use masks, ear plugs, and hand sanitizer. Two Corsi-Rosenthal box fan filters run during the event. If you&rsquo;re feeling unwell, please plan to join us another time to help keep our community healthy. </li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" value="2">Photo/Video Consent:&nbsp;Please check for consent before posting faces and/or prominent features of folks online. If you are an attendee and do not want to be captured by our in-house content team, please let us know and we will make every effort to honor your request. Songwriter Sanctuary is committed to prioritizing consent and will continue to model and encourage this practice in our community. </li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" value="3">Community Care: Normal Heights United has a big community fridge, pantry, and closet just steps from the venue. Please consider bringing unopened/unexpired items and/or gently used clothing for our under-resourced neighbors! Please be courteous and don&#39;t bring anything you wouldn&#39;t eat or wear yourself. If our Songwriter Sanctuary audience can stock this area once a month, that would be an incredible gift to the community and support for our venue partners at NHU who actually church like churches should church!</li></ul>

Songwriter Sanctuary May 2026

April 2026 - Songwriter Sanctuary - ASL Provided!Doors 6:30pm | Music 7pmArtists: Jay Freed, Whitney Shay &amp; Aaron Lind, Robin Henkel Note: Zeffy is a platform built specifically for nonprofits. We are trying it because it doesn&#39;t charge orgs subscription or processing fees. It does, however, prompt users to add a % at checkout to help sustain their business model (similar to Gofundme).This is completely optional - you can selected &quot;Other Amount&quot; and input &quot;0&quot; if you wish! Discover our featured artists:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/itsmejayfreed/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Jay Freed</a> - A Sofar San Diego staple who guest featured w/ Cedrice at the Sanctuary last February - we&#39;re so excited to hear his originals!</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.whitneyshay.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Whitney Shay</a> &amp; <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.aaronlindmusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Aaron Lind</a> - Internationally acclaimed blues/soul singer with virtuoso guitarist hubby? Yes please!</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://robinhenkel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Robin Henkel</a> - SD Music Hall of Famer who will most definitely have the whole Sanctuary stompin&#39;!</li></ul><span contenteditable="false" draggable="false" fr-original-class="fr-img-caption fr-draggable fr-bordered" fr-original-style="width: 612px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" style="width: 612px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.songwritersanctuary-sd.com/about.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit; display: block;" target="_blank"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1775060886/wysiwyg/ux5d8otx9vfjv4si5cbi.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box; border: 5px solid rgb(204, 204, 204);" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class=" fr-draggable fr-bordered">Songwriter Sanctuary April 24, 2026 features Jay Freed, Whitney Shay &amp; Aaron Line, and Robin Henkel - ASL Provided!</a>Pre-Show Pantry Jam:For those wishing to practice a little community care, please come out a little early (5:30-6:30pm) for our Pre-Show Pantry Jam to help fill the Normal Heights United community pantry, fridge, &amp; closet with unopened/unexpired food or gently used clothing. Stick around to enjoy busking at dusk, provided on our unplugged &ldquo;sidewalk stage&rdquo; by <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/calabiotwins/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Calabio Twins</a> (who are also scheduled to perform at our Holiday show this December in partnership with our sister series Writers Round San Diego!) <br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: &quot;Libre Franklin&quot;; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 100; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0.16px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: &quot;Libre Franklin&quot;; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 100; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0.16px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">*Doors to Songwriter Sanctuary show: 6:30pm, Music starts at 7pm - Limited seating!&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="http://www.songwritersanctuary-sd.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1775623355/wysiwyg/bxn7jfvuinpcbbr8thmi.png" style="width: 533px; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 533px;" fr-original-class=" fr-draggable"></a> Event DetailsWhy RSVP online?&nbsp;Those with season passes or online RSVPs gain access to our priority entry line and are kept informed about future Songwriter Sanctuary events (you can opt-out at any time). To protect comfort, accessibility, and safety, we release a limited number of presale tickets for each show. Season pass holders and pre-sale ticket holders receive priority entry at doors open (6:30pm). If you have specific access needs related to seating (or otherwise), please relay them in the accessibility field when completing your order and we&#39;ll do our best to help! Thank you for your continued support and patience as we navigate this growing community in a 100+ year old building! Location:&nbsp;Normal Heights United Church. 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego, CA 92116. Thank you to our generous venue partner for sharing this beautiful space with the local music community! Suggested Donation:&nbsp;$10 (all ages) but please be generous in your support of these top tier talents whose creative work is their livelihood. 100% donations go to artists. No one is turned away for lack of funds.&nbsp; Tip:&nbsp;At the event, we send a jangly tip jar around after intermission; please don&#39;t feel obligated, since you&#39;ve already donated online - it&#39;s just a traditional gesture of support in the folky world for &quot;in the round&quot; formats - how we show extra love to artists when their work moves us in the moment.&nbsp; All Ages: Bear in mind we do not censor our artists so please make sure to check out the lineup and make the best decision for your family. Parking: Street parking. Food/Drink: Beverages for small purchase, thanks to our sponsors Babe Beverages and Duck Foot Brewing Company. Guests are welcome to bring their own food into the venue (please eat and dispose of waste respectfully). There are so many delicious restaurants within walking distance - feel free to grab something take-out and bring it in! AccessibilityNormal Heights United is a 100 year-old building with a non-traditional seating arrangement, but we want every guest to feel safe and supported. Please send any accommodation requests to Molly at mollyrose(at)nhunited(dot)org at least five (5) business days prior to the event. This form also includes a field where you can disclose accessibility requests and/or preferences.<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" value="1">Entrances &amp; Seating:&nbsp;The venue has an ADA ramp entrance and two rows of reserved seating for guests who use wheelchairs and/or need additional space. Balcony seating (stair access only) is available for those who prefer less noise or stimulation. Our online RSVP form also includes a space to share accessibility preferences. </li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" value="2">Deaf/Hard of Hearing Access:&nbsp;ASL interpreters WILL be provided at this month&#39;s showcase (in the Sanctuary), and we have asked artists to submit their lyrics so we can post a QR/link to lyrics for those who like to read along. Notepads are available at entry and concession for anyone who prefers to communicate with staff or guests in writing. (ASL access is also confirmed for July and Oct shows). </li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" value="3">Future Goals:&nbsp;We are actively seeking <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.songwritersanctuary-sd.com/support.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">funding partners to provide expanded ASL services</a> for additional shows, and have long-term goals of offering a livestream ticketing option. Please stay tuned and continue supporting us as we work toward these and other accessibility goals.</li></ul>Community Safety<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" value="1">Sensory &amp; Safety: In the foyer, you&#39;ll find single-use masks, ear plugs, and hand sanitizer. Two Corsi-Rosenthal box fan filters run during the event. If you&rsquo;re feeling unwell, please plan to join us another time to help keep our community healthy. </li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" value="2">Photo/Video Consent:&nbsp;Please check for consent before posting faces and/or prominent features of folks online. If you are an attendee and do not want to be captured by our in-house photographer, please let us know and we will make every effort to honor your request. Songwriter Sanctuary is committed to prioritizing consent and will continue to model and encourage this practice in our community. </li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" value="3">Community Care: Normal Heights United has a big community fridge, pantry, and closet just steps from the venue. Please consider bringing unopened/unexpired items and/or gently used clothing for our under-resourced neighbors! Please be courteous and don&#39;t bring anything you wouldn&#39;t eat or wear yourself. If our Songwriter Sanctuary audience can stock this area once a month, that would be an incredible gift to the community and support for our venue partners at NHU who actually church like churches should church!</li></ul>

Songwriter Sanctuary April 2026

March 2026 - Songwriter Sanctuary Celebrates Women&#39;s History MonthDoors 6:30pm | Music 7pmArtists: Marie Haddad, Nancy Ross, Heather Nation Note: Zeffy is a platform built specifically for nonprofits. We are trying it because it doesn&#39;t charge orgs subscription or processing fees. It does, however, prompt users to add a % at checkout to help sustain their business model (similar to Gofundme).This is completely optional - you can selected &quot;Other Amount&quot; and input &quot;0&quot; if you wish! Discover our featured artists:<a fr-original-style="" href="http://mariehaddad.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Marie Haddad</a><a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/nancyelizaross/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Nancy Ross</a><a fr-original-style="" href="https://heathernationmusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Heather Nation</a>These artists each contributed to&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.babybushka.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Baby Bushka</a>, the recently-sunsetted &quot;Kate Bush experience of your dreams&quot; &nbsp;tribute project. We&#39;re excited to showcase their original music for Women&#39;s History Month!<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1773019941/wysiwyg/baegzsvjs0zvajhf9t8f.jpg" style="width: 506px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 506px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> Pre-Show Pantry Jam:For those wishing to practice a little community care, please come out a little early (5:30-6:30pm) for our Pre-Show Pantry Jam to help fill the Normal Heights United community pantry, fridge, &amp; closet with unopened/unexpired food or gently used clothing. Stick around to enjoy busking at dusk, provided on our unplugged &ldquo;sidewalk stage&rdquo; by <a fr-original-style="" href="https://listenlocalradio.com/heycalamity" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Calamity</a>! <br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: &quot;Libre Franklin&quot;; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 100; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0.16px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: &quot;Libre Franklin&quot;; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 100; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0.16px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">*Doors to Songwriter Sanctuary show: 6:30pm, Music starts at 7pm - Limited seating! <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1773019877/wysiwyg/xonjk2aypekxnzbbpo1u.png" style="width: 518px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 518px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> Event DetailsWhy RSVP online?&nbsp;Those with season passes or online RSVPs gain access to our priority entry line and are kept informed about future Songwriter Sanctuary events (you can opt-out at any time). To protect comfort, accessibility, and safety, we release a limited number of presale tickets for each show. Season pass holders and pre-sale ticket holders receive priority entry at doors open (6:30pm). If you have specific access needs related to seating (or otherwise), please relay them in the accessibility field when completing your order and we&#39;ll do our best to help! Thank you for your continued support and patience as we navigate this growing community in a 100+ year old building! Location:&nbsp;Normal Heights United Church. 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego, CA 92116. Thank you to our generous venue partner for sharing this beautiful space with the local music community! Suggested Donation:&nbsp;$10 (all ages) but please be generous in your support of these top tier talents whose creative work is their livelihood. 100% donations go to artists. No one is turned away for lack of funds.&nbsp; Tip:&nbsp;At the event, we send a jangly tip jar around after intermission; please don&#39;t feel obligated, since you&#39;ve already donated online - it&#39;s just a traditional gesture of support in the folky world for &quot;in the round&quot; formats - how we show extra love to artists when their work moves us in the moment.&nbsp; All Ages: Bear in mind we do not censor our artists so please make sure to check out the lineup and make the best decision for your family. Parking: Street parking. Food/Drink: Beverages for small purchase, thanks to our sponsors Babe Beverages and Duck Foot Brewing Company. Guests are welcome to bring their own food into the venue (please eat and dispose of waste respectfully). There are so many delicious restaurants within walking distance - feel free to grab something take-out and bring it in! AccessibilityNormal Heights United is a 100 year-old building with a non-traditional seating arrangement, but we want every guest to feel safe and supported. Please send any accommodation requests to Molly at mollyrose(at)nhunited(dot)org at least five (5) business days prior to the event. This form also includes a field where you can disclose accessibility requests and/or preferences.<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" value="1">Entrances &amp; Seating:&nbsp;The venue has an ADA ramp entrance and two rows of reserved seating for guests who use wheelchairs and/or need additional space. Balcony seating (stair access only) is available for those who prefer less noise or stimulation. Our online RSVP form also includes a space to share accessibility preferences. </li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" value="2">Deaf/Hard of Hearing Access:&nbsp;While we can not provide ASL access at this month&#39;s showcase, we have asked artists to submit their lyrics so we can post a link to their lyrics for a basic level of accessibility. Notepads are available at entry and concession for anyone who prefers to communicate with staff or guests in writing. (ASL access is confirmed for April, July, and Oct shows). </li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" value="3">Future Goals:&nbsp;We are actively seeking funding partners to provide expanded ASL services for additional shows, and have long-term goals of offering a livestream ticketing option. Please stay tuned and continue supporting us as we work toward these and other accessibility goals.</li></ul>Community Safety<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" value="1">Sensory &amp; Safety: In the foyer, you&#39;ll find single-use masks, ear plugs, and hand sanitizer. Two Corsi-Rosenthal box fan filters run during the event. If you&rsquo;re feeling unwell, please plan to join us another time to help keep our community healthy. </li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" value="2">Photo/Video Consent:&nbsp;Please check for consent before posting faces and/or prominent features of folks online. If you are an attendee and do not want to be captured by our in-house photographer, please let us know and we will make every effort to honor your request. Songwriter Sanctuary is committed to prioritizing consent and will continue to model and encourage this practice in our community. </li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" value="3">Community Care: Normal Heights United has a big community fridge, pantry, and closet just steps from the venue. Please consider bringing unopened/unexpired items and/or gently used clothing for our under-resourced neighbors! Please be courteous and don&#39;t bring anything you wouldn&#39;t eat or wear yourself. If our Songwriter Sanctuary audience can stock this area once a month, that would be an incredible gift to the community and support for our venue partners at NHU who actually church like churches should church!</li></ul>

Songwriter Sanctuary March 2026 - Women's History Month/Originals from Baby Bushka Members!

Songwriter Sanctuary Feb 2026 - Black History Month!

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Friday, August 28, 2026 - Ramona Edition with ASL! Presented in collaboration with Listen Local Radio!Featured Artists: Chloe Lou, Haywire, Nate DonnisDoors 6:30pm, Music 7pmPre-show Pantry Jam: 6-6:30pm Normal Heights United is off for the month! All season passes will be honored at our Ramona edition! Note: Zeffy is a platform built specifically for nonprofits that doesn&#39;t charge orgs subscription or processing fees. It does, however, prompt users to add a % at checkout to help sustain their business model (similar to GoFundMe). This is optional - you can selected &quot;Other Amount&quot; and input &quot;0&quot; if you wish! Discover our Artists<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/bluechloelou/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Chloe Lou</a> (duo)<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.haywire.band/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Haywire</a> (duo)<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.natedonnis.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Nate Donnis</a> Address: 1010 12th St, Ramona, CA 92065 Doors:&nbsp;6:30pm, Music: 7-9ish pm with intermissionBefore the show: Enjoy a &quot;Pre-Show Pantry Jam&quot; busking session by Cathryn Beeks w/ Laura Burdette. If you&#39;re able, please bring unopened/unexpired shelf-stable items and/or gently used clothing to contribute to our Ramona neighbors! Suggested Donation:&nbsp;$10+. No one turned away for lack of funds. If you can, please be generous to these top-tier songwriters, as their work is their livelihood! We want to send artists home with rent money, not gas money. Food &amp; Beverage:&nbsp;Duck Foot Brewing, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and light concessions available. All Ages&nbsp;welcome, but we do not censor artists. Please review and make the best decision for your family. Photo/Video Consent: Unless artists give consent, we ask guests to obtain permission before posting photos/videos of them. Guests seated near performers may appear peripherally in marketing photos; if you&rsquo;d prefer not to be included or would like an online image removed, please let us know.&nbsp; Accessibility/Accommodations Please <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.songwritersanctuary-sd.com/contact.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">contact us </a>at least (5) business days prior to event with any requests and we will do our best to support! Our online RSVP/ticket form also includes a space to share any accommodation preferences/requests. ASL/Lyric Accessibility We will provide ASL at this show thanks to sponsors (including a very generous contribution from Ability Central). We will also post a QR code with lyrics to featured artists&rsquo; songs for enhanced accessibility. Sensory &amp; Safety A sensory/safety station will include free single-use masks, ear plugs, and hand sanitizer. Notepads are available at entry and concession for anyone who prefers to communicate in writing. If you&rsquo;re feeling unwell, please plan to join us another time to help keep our community healthy.

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