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2026 On Deck

2/27

Kevin Cooper
Cedrice
Riston Diggs
​celebrating Black History Month

3/27

Nancy Ross
Marie Haddad
Heather Nation
​original songs from members of Baby Bushka
celebrating Women's History Month

4/24

Jay Freed
Whitney Shay & Aaron Lind
Robin Henkel

General Info and Accessibility

  • Address: 4650 Mansfield Street San Diego, CA 92116

  • Doors: 6:30pm, Music: 7-9ish pm (with intermission)

  • Food & Beverage: Duck Foot Brewing, Babe Beverages, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages available; attendees welcome to bring food/drink inside the venue! 

  • Suggested Donation: $10+ (If you have the capacity, please be generous to these top-tier songwriters - their creative work is their livelihood! We want to send our artists home with rent money, not gas money. No one turned away for lack of funds)

  • All Ages* are welcome, but we do not censor artists, so please review scheduled artist and make the best decision for your family.

  • Booking: ​Visit our Booking FAQ and submit if you're interested!

  • Photo/Video Consent: Unless an artist has given blanket consent, we ask guests to obtain permission before posting photos/videos of their performances online. Guests seated near performers may appear peripherally in marketing photos; if you’d prefer not to be included or would like an online image removed, please let our team know. Thanks for being a part of our growing efforts to keep our community safe and supported!

  • Accessibility: Normal Heights United is a 100 year-old historic venue with a distinctive layout. While it may not follow modern building designs, our team is committed to helping guests access the space safely and comfortably. Please send any accommodation requests to Molly at mollyrose(at)nhunited(dot)org at least five (5) business days prior to the event.
    • Parking: Street parking is available on surrounding streets, with a few accessible / blue  placard parking spots on adjacent street and surrounding block. There is a large unloading area directly in front of venue (on Mansfield). Closest bus stops are Adams & Hawley Blvd and Adams & 35th St (both about 0.1 mile from venue). 
      Need help finding your public transit route? Try the Moovit App.
    • Entrances & Seating: 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 accommodation preferences and requests.
    • Sensory & Safety: A sensory/safety station in the foyer offers single-use masks, ear plugs, and hand sanitizer. Two Corsi-Rosenthal box fan filters run during the event. Notepads are available at entry and concession for anyone who prefers to communicate in writing. If you’re feeling unwell, please plan to join us another time to help keep our community healthy.
    • Lyric Accessibility: Whenever possible, we will post a QR code with lyrics to featured artists’ songs for enhanced accessibility. 
    • ASL: 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!
    • On the horizon: 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.

​photo by Aryka P Photography
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