LA JOLLA–Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego announced an update to the 2018 Green Flash Concert Series season line-up.
The Wild Child performance originally scheduled for May 16 has been replaced by Jumping Jack Flash, a Rolling Stones Tribute band.
Each summer, Birch Aquarium transforms its Tide Pool Plaza into an outdoor music venue unlike any other for The Green Flash Concert Series. These lively summer concerts, presented in partnership with 101. 5 KGB and Belly Up Entertainment, provide the ultimate Southern California music experience while supporting a good cause.
Named for the rare optical phenomenon caused by the refraction of light as the sun sets on the horizon — which is often visible during the concerts — the Green Flash concert series combines live music with panoramic ocean views, stunning sunsets and admission to Birch Aquarium.
Season Lineup:
Wednesday, May 16
Jumping Jack Flash
A Rolling Stones tribute band, Jumping Jack Flash faithfully re-creates the theatrics and power of the “Greatest Rock-n-Roll Band In The World” in its prime.
Wednesday, June 20
Steve Poltz
Playful singer-songwriter and San Diego legend Steve Poltz returns for a clever, creative, and fun-filled evening. Always quirky and unpredictable.
Wednesday, July 18
The FIXX
The FIXX are a rock and new wave band formed in London in 1979. The band’s hits include “One Thing Leads to Another”, “Saved by Zero”, “Are We Ourselves?”, and “Secret Separation.”
Wednesday, Aug. 15
TBA
Wednesday, Sept. 26
Venice and Pine Mountain Logs
Once again Venice and Pine Mountain logs are closing out the Green Flash Summer Concert Series with their repertoire of high energy classic hits range from Led Zeppelin to the Jackson Five, Tom Petty, TLC, Aerosmith, Outkast and more.
All concerts are held from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and are general admission and standing room only. Savory bites, craft beers and wine are available for purchase. Single tickets are on sale now for $33 for members, $38 for the general public. Walk up tickets are $44.
Season passes are also available for $145 for members, $160 for the general public. For the best view in the house, upstairs VIP Deck tickets are also available for $150 per person per show and include catered food and beverage. Admission includes the concert as well as entrance to all aquarium exhibits and free parking.
Green Flash Concerts are made possible by Rock Bottom, French Gourmet, Bank of America, Jackson Design and Remodeling, Korbel, MIB Transportation, Palomar Water, and Event-A-Vision. Proceeds support exhibits and educational programming at Birch Aquarium at Scripps.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit aquarium.ucsd.edu.
