Gilbert Castellanos Presents Young Lions And The Wednesday Jam Session

The San Diego jazz scene is on fire, and it’s on full display every Wednesday as Panama 66 at The San Diego Museum of Art comes to life with the sounds of San Diego jazz hero, Gilbert Castellanos, as he showcases young music prodigies with The Young Lions.

A Swinging Speak-easy

A Wednesday Jam Session will follow transforming the James S. Copley Auditorium into a swinging speak-easy.

Order a craft cocktail or draft beer, take in the view of the Museum’s Sculpture Court and Garden, and enjoy an evening of music from San Diego’s finest jazz musicians.

Support Jazz in San Diego

Come for a great night and to support Gilbert Castellanos, The Young Lions, and the San Diego jazz scene. Visit the Panama 66 Instagram page for updates on performances, closures, and schedule changes. This is a free event. Drinks and food are available for purchase.

Learn more about the Wednesday Jam Session presented by Gilbert Castellanos here.

See you there, San Diego!

Share This Event
Event Details
  • Start Date
    January 4, 2023 7:00 pm
  • End Date
    January 25, 2023 10:30 pm
  • Status
    All done
  • Location
  • Venue
    • Panama 66
  • Address
    1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
  • More Info
Event Map
The Latest
Gaslamp Quarter Urban Pickleball
Fifth Avenue is turning back into a pickleball court. The Gaslamp Quarter Association is bringing Urban Pickleball back for a six-week run, with five blocks...
Santanaways The Carlos Santana
Feel the groove of Carlos Santana at the Santanaways Spreckels Organ Pavilion, an outdoor venue that enhances live music experiences.
America The Beautiful 50 Concert at The Rady Shell
Discover America the Beautiful at The Rady Shell, featuring timeless songs and a full orchestra for a memorable Fourth of July.
things to do in san diego this weekend
Check out this week’s Things to Do in San Diego this weekend and make your plans! Celebrate the Fourth of July with spectacular fireworks, festive...
top concerts in san diego this week
Here are the top concerts in San Diego this week! Catch Grammy-winning R&B star Leon Thomas, experience Rosalía’s spectacular Lux Tour 2026, or celebrate America’s...
Juan Jasper in San Diego's Golden Hill neighborhood
The Craving is ThereSanDiego's weekly guide to what's worth eating and drinking in San Diego right now. Every Tuesday, we surface new restaurant openings, standout happy hours, limited-time menu specials, and upcoming food events across the city - so you know what's happening before everyone else does.
Event Details
  • Start Date
    January 4, 2023 7:00 pm
  • End Date
    January 25, 2023 10:30 pm
  • Status
    All done
  • Location
  • Venue
    • Panama 66
  • Address
    1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
  • More Info
Upcoming Events
Bird's Eye View of Mission Bayfest
October 16, 2026
3:00 pm
  • Mariners Point
Mission Bayfest is heading back to the waterfront this fall, bringing three days of reggae, rock, and SoCal vibes to Mariner’s Point Park along the...
La Mesa Oktoberfest
October 2, 2026
4:00 pm
  • La Mesa Village
Join the fun at La Mesa Oktoberfest! Enjoy live entertainment, games, and great food in San Diego's biggest German celebration.
Fourth annual Punches in the Piazza at Piazza della Famiglia
September 11, 2026
6:00 pm
  • Piazza della Famiglia
The fourth annual Punches in the Piazza returns to Little Italy’s Piazza della Famiglia for an evening that blends amateur boxing, community connection, and meaningful...
Tori Amos San Diego
August 26, 2026
7:30 pm
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
There are artists who put on a show, and then there’s Tori Amos – a force of nature who turns every performance into something genuinely...
August 14, 2026
6:00 pm
  • USS Midway Museum
Shelter to Soldier’s largest fundraiser of the year returns to one of San Diego’s most iconic venues – the Flight Deck of the USS Midway...
Event Search: