Poway Center for the Performing Arts
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Returning by popular demand, Taste of Our Towne is Poway OnStage’s signature fundraising event, bringing together exceptional food and wine, entertainment, exciting silent and live auctions … all under the stars on the Plaza of the Poway Center for the Performing Arts! Come enjoy tastes and sips from some of our favorite local restaurants, wineries, and breweries, before moving inside the beautiful theater for a dazzling Music is Magic performance by Chris Funk.
Proceeds from Taste of Our Towne directly support our Professional Performance Series and our Arts in Education Initiative, which together positively impact more than 100,000 K–12 students annually throughout the San Diego region.
Ticket price includes all food and drinks on the plaza and the Music is Magic performance inside the theater.
Tickets are general admission.
*Reserved seating is available when purchasing a table of 8 or a sponsorship package and includes both a plaza seat and seat for the performance inside the theater.
For more information on sponsorships browse our sponsorship page or contact Sharlene O’Keefe: sokeefe@PowayOnStage.org
MORE ABOUT ‘MUSIC IS MAGIC’
Taste of Our Towne goes beyond the local food and drink beloved by our community—setting the mood and taking the stage is Chris Funk, a world-renowned entertainer whose one-of-a-kind performance style blends magic, live music, comedy, and audience interaction into a show that has captivated audiences around the globe. Performing under the moniker The Wonderist, Chris has spent more than 25 years dazzling crowds with a high-energy multimedia experience that pairs jaw-dropping illusions with violin, guitar, and unforgettable showmanship.
His talent has taken him to major television and performance stages, including America’s Got Talent, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Masters of Illusion, Hell’s Kitchen, Wizard Wars, and headlining appearances at iconic venues like The Magic Castle in Hollywood and top Las Vegas theaters.
Praised by industry legends—Simon Cowell declared he’s “never seen anything like it!” and Penn & Teller called his act *“irresistible”—*Chris Funk brings a truly magical entertainment experience to Taste of Our Towne that you won’t want to miss.
Event Date
- Saturday June 13th, 2026 - 5pm
Ticket Prices
- $100 General Admission Buy Tickets
- $1,000 Reserved Seating - Table of 8 Buy Table
- $500 Sponsor - 2 Reserved Seats Become a Sponsor
PLEASE NOTE:
Event Sponsorship Packages begin at $500 with two (2) Reserved Seats. Browse our Sponsorship page for more information.
This event will close in 94 days
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