ESCONDIDO, CA — January 21, 2026 Voices of Our City Choir invites the community to experience an uplifting evening of music, culture, and connection with Celebration of Black Joy: A Journey Through Inspirational Music, taking place on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido.
Presented as part of the California Center for the Arts’ First Wednesday series, this FREE concert will feature Voices of Our City Choir for a powerful performance of joy, resilience, and shared humanity through inspirational music.
Known for its moving performances and community-centered mission, the San Diego based nonprofit Voices of Our City Choir uses music and the arts to amplify the voices of people impacted by homelessness. This concert highlights the richness of Black musical influence across decades and reflects the hope, resilience and joy that each of our Choir Members bring to the stage.
The concert is open to the public and free to attend, offering an opportunity for audiences of all ages to come together and celebrate through song.
Event Details
What: Voices of Our City Choir’s Celebration of Black Joy: A Journey Through Inspirational Music
When: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Where: California Center for the Arts, Escondido
340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025
Admission: FREE with FREE PARKING
About Voices of Our City
Founded in 2016, Voices of Our City Choir is a nonprofit arts and advocacy organization that uses the power of music to support and uplift people experiencing homelessness. Based in San Diego, California, Voices provides a safe, creative community for its 100+ members to develop renewed hope, personal empowerment, and the life skills to achieve their goals. In 2020, Voices of Our City Choir gained international acclaim after winning the Golden Buzzer on NBC’s America’s Got Talent with their original song, “Sounds of the Sidewalk”. Along with their empowering and inspirational concerts, Voices is recognized for its advocacy and changing perceptions around homelessness. The National Conflict Resolution Center awarded Voices of Our City the San Diego Peacemakers Award in 2022 and the Choir’s impactful work is featured in the award-winning 2018 documentary “The Homeless Chorus Speaks”, which aired on PBS. For more information, contact: Lindsey Seegers, Executive Director at 858-525-1314
About the California Center for the Arts, Escondido
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido is North County’s premier cultural destination, offering year-round programming in music, theater, visual arts, and education. Since 1994, the Center has enriched more than 10.5 million lives and remains dedicated to serving the people of Escondido through the transformative power of the arts.
