Solvang Theaterfest will mark Memorial Day weekend with the sounds of Pablo Cruise, 7 p.m. Friday, May 24 on the open-air stage in Solvang.

“Known for their breezy California rock hits like ‘Love Will Find a Way’ and ‘Whatcha Gonna Do?’ the band brings an energetic start to the weekend,” Theaterfest said.

Local band Out of the Blue will open the evening with crowd-pleasing rock classics.

Tickets are on sale at www.SolvangTheaterfest.org.

“This Memorial Day weekend concert is a perfect opportunity to kick off the summer with great music and even better company,” said Chantel Green, executive director of Solvang Theaterfest. “It’s one of many highlights in our already packed season.”

Theaterfest’s Music in the Garden series continues with Sunday afternoon shows featuring local and touring talent across a variety of genres, including:
• Doublewide Kings – Roadhouse Rock & Roll, June 8
• Jeffrey East – Nashville-Inspired Soul, June 22
• The Storytellers – Americana Roots, July 13
• Left On Tenth – Indie, Funk, Reggae, Rock, July 20
• The Molly Ringwald Project – Totally 80s, Totally Awesome, July 27
• Doctor Wu – A Steely Dan Tribute, Aug. 10
• Soul Majestic – Soulful Reggae Vibes, Aug. 24

The season continues with fall performances, including Mat Kearney, Sept. 10; and One Night of Queen, featuring Gary Mullen & The Works, 7 p.m. Nov. 14.