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THEATER
Moises Kaufman’s classical-music mystery 33 Variations makes its West Coast debut at La Jolla Playhouse, Apr. 8–May 4: Tues. & Wed. at 7:30, Thur. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 2 & 7. UCSD campus, 2910 La Jolla Village Dr., La Jolla, 858-550-1010; lajollaplayhouse.org.
Lamb’s Players Theatre produces David Mamet’s adaptation of The Voysey Inheritance, Apr. 4–May 18: Tues., Wed. & Thur. at 7:30, Fri. at 8, Sat. at 4 & 8, Sun. at 2. 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado, 619-437-0600; lambsplayers.org.
North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Paul Osborn’s Morning’s at Seven, Apr. 12–May 11: Wed.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 7. The Theatre School performs Hansel and Gretel, Mar. 27 at 7, Mar. 28 at 10 a.m. (school matinee) & 7, Mar. 29 at 2 & 7. 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Ste. D, Solana Beach, 858-481-1055; northcoastrep.org.
Dancing in the Dark, based on the classical musical The Band Wagon, two-steps onto the Old Globe Theatre’s main stage thru Apr. 13. At the Cassius Carter Centre Stage thru Mar. 30, Richard Greenberg’s The American Plan takes a gander at love in the 1960s, then Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie unfolds Apr. 12—May 18. Shows are Tues. & Wed. at 7, Thur. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 2 & 7. 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, 619-234-5623; theoldglobe.org.
San Diego Repertory Theatre teams with Predestined Productions for Colorblind, an urban play by San Diegan Tamera L. Hildebrand, Apr. 4-6: Fri. at 7, Sat. & Sun. at 3 & 7. Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza, downtown, 619-544-1000; sandiegorep.com.
Oklahoma! celebrates the OK State in singing, dancing and hollering style at the Welk Resort Theatre thru Apr. 6, followed by multi-style revue The All Night Strut! Apr. 10–May 18. Both shows Tues., Thur. & Sat. at 1:45 & 8, Wed. & Sun. at 1:45. 8860 Lawrence Welk Dr., Escondido, 760-749-3448; welktheatre.com.
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s Mikado, Apr. 12 at 6. Apr. 13 at 2, Blink! stars magician Chipper Lowell and magical artists from around the globe. 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, 800-988-4253; artcenter.org.
Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee pours on the mystery thru Apr. 13 at Coronado Play house. 1835 Strand Way, Coronado, 619-435-4856; coronadoplayhouse.com.
Stephen Sondheim’s A Little Night Music is Cygnet Theatre’s first venture in the Old Town Theatre, thru May 4: Thur.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 7. 4040 Twiggs St., Old Town, 619-337-1525; cygnettheatre.com.
Diversionary Theatre teams with Moxie Theatre for the unlikely World War II romance of Bluebonnet Court, thru Apr. 13. 4545 Park Blvd., University Heights, 619-220-0097; diversionary.org.
Ion Theatre premieres La Gaviota, Claudio Raygoza’s drama based on Chekhov’s The Sea Gull, Apr. 18–May 17. At the Academy of Performing Arts, 4580 B Alvarado Canyon Rd., Mission Valley, 619-374-6894; iontheatre.com.
Sledgehammer Theatre undertakes August Strindberg’s provocative classic, Miss Julie, Mar. 27–Apr. 27: Thur.-Sun. at 8. 10th Avenue Theatre, 930 10th Ave., downtown, 619-544-1484; sledgehammer.org.
Mystery Café’s interactive production When There’s a Will . . . There’s a Wake takes place during dinner, thru June 28: Fri. & Sat. at 8 at the Imperial House Restaurant (505 Kalmia St., downtown). 619-544-1600; mysterycafe.net.
New Village Arts Theatre stages Brian Friel’s Dancing at Lughnasa thru Mar. 30, then Craig Lucas’ comedy, Prelude to a Kiss, Apr. 19–May 18: Thur. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 2. 2787 B State St., Carlsbad, 760-433-3245; newvillagearts.org.
At Sixth@Penn, Orange Flower Water, an intense, 90-minute drama by Craig Wright, runs thru Apr. 6: Thur. & Fri at 8, Sat. at 4 & 8, Sun. at 2. 3704 Sixth Ave., Hillcrest, 619-688-9210; sixthatpenn.com.
Stone Soup Theatre Company presents Rent composer Jonathan Larson’s tick, tick . . . BOOM! thru Mar. 30: Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 7. Academy of Performing Arts, 4580-B Alvarado Canyon Rd., Mission Valley, 619-287-3065; stonesouptheatre.net.
BOOKSHELF
Love Triangle; Food Pyramid
San Diego writer Caitlin Rother’s new book, Twisted Triangle (Jossey-Bass, $26.95), relates the true story of Margo Bennett, an FBI agent who had an affair with best-selling author Patricia Cornwell. Bennett was kidnapped by her jealous husband, also an FBI agent, and nearly killed. The story was widely reported in the late 1990s, but Bennett gave Rother ——a Pulitzer Prize–nominated journalist and former investigative reporter with The San Diego Union-Tribune——unprecedented access, including hours of interviews and personal papers, photographs and legal documents. The result is a vivid, detailed retelling of Bennett’s disintegrating marriage, her affair, the kidnapping and its aftermath.
A new way to lose weight is outlined in SuperFoods Rx Diet (Rodale Books, $24.95) by San Diego doctor of public health and dietician Wendy Bazilian, owner of Bazilian’s Health Clinic, and Del Mar–based Steven Pratt, a senior staff ophthalmologist at Scripps Memorial Hospital. (The book was written with New York–based health and medical writer Kathy Matthews.) SuperFoods dispenses with the business of balancing proteins, fats and carbs and instead focuses on the benefits of micronutrients——vitamins, minerals, bioflavonoids, fiber, antioxidants and other substances that burn calories. The authors identify 14 “SuperFoods” they say boost metabolism, and provide readers with useful menus, meals and recipes.
——EILENE ZIMMERMAN
MUSIC
POP/ROCKAt Anthology: Patrick Yandall, Mar. 25; MiraCosta Latin Jazz Orchestra, Mar. 26; Anthology House Band, Mar. 27; Diane Schuur, Mar. 28; Rockola, Mar. 29; Ignacio Berroa, March 30; Big Brother & The Holding Company, Apr. 4; Benny Golson with Jimmy Mulidore, Apr. 5 at 7:30 & 9:30; John Anderson of Yes and the Paul Green School of Rock, Apr. 6; Freddie Hubbard, Apr. 8 ; Barbara Jamerson, Apr. 9; Candi Dulfer, Apr. 11; Melissa Manchester, Apr. 12 at 7:30 & 9:30, Apr. 13 at 7:30; The Grams, Apr. 16; Lee Ritenour, Patrice Rushen, Alex Acuna and Brian Bromberg, Apr. 17 at 7:30 & 9:30; Tift Merrit and Sarah Watkins of Nickel Creek, Apr. 18; Richard Marx with Matt Scannell of Verticle Horizon, Apr. 24 at 7:30 & 9:30; Leon Redbone, Apr. 26 & 27. Shows at 7:30 unless specified. 1337 India St., Little Italy, 619-595-0300; anthologysd.com.
At the Belly Up Tavern: The Avett Brothers with Jessica Lea Mayfield, Mar. 29; Sara Petite album-release party with The Slidewinders and Siobhan O’Brien, Mar. 30 at 4; Orquesta Primo, Mar. 30 at 8; Paul Thorn, Apr. 2 at 8; Spring Break Halfway to Halloween Party, Apr. 3; Metal Snake, Apr. 4; Pine Mountain Logs, Apr. 5; Orquesta Primo, Apr. 6 at 8; X, Apr. 9; Del the Funky Homosapien with Bukue One, Apr. 10; The Mother Hips and New Monsoon, Apr. 11; The Mother Hips and Jackie Greene, Apr. 12; Charlie Musselwhite, Apr. 13; Cash’d Out (Johnny Cash tribute), Apr. 19; Gin Blossoms and Matthew Moon, Apr. 20 at 8; Led Laapana & Mike Kaawa, Apr. 23 at 8; Dark Star Orchestra, Apr. 24; Yonder Mountain String Band, Apr. 26; Victor Wooten, Apr. 27 at 78. Shows at 9 unless noted. 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach, 858-481-8140; bellyup.com.
At Canes Bar & Grill: Delancey, Ricksha and Swedish Models, Mar. 26 at 8; GZA and Genius, Mar. 28 at 9; B-Side Players, Mar. 29 at 9; Pigeon John, Apr. 3 at 9; The Iron Maidens (all-female tribute to Iron Maiden), Mower and Canobliss, Apr. 5 at 9; local band showcase, Apr. 9 & 16 at 8; Authority Zero, Whole What Bread, Beat Union, The Frantic and Critical M, Apr. 10 at 8; Sick Puppies, Dropping Daylight and Saving Abel, Apr. 11 at 8; Meat Beat Manifesto, Apr. 13 at 8; Helmut, Nick Oliveri, Mondo Generator, Fireball Ministry and Fluf, Apr. 17 at 7:30; Arm the Angels, Kemistry and Broke City, Apr. 18 at 9; Seedless Party, Apr. 19 at 10; Wild Child (Doors tribute) and Dazed & Confused (Led Zeppelin Tribute), Apr. 26 at 9; The Breeders, Apr. 28 at 8; Guava Belly, Stained Glass Saints, Apr. 30 at 8. 3105 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach, 858-488-1780; canesbarandgrill.com.
The California Center for Arts, Escondido presents Susan Egan, Mar. 29 at 8, and Latin crooner Julio Iglesias, Apr. 11 at 8. 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, 800-988-4253; artcenter.org.
Rockin’ the Casbah: Steve Poltz and friends, Mar. 25; Red Sparrows, Russian Circles and Holloys, Mar. 28; Hostile Combover, Hialeah, Modern Rifles and Sus Hijos, Mar. 29; The Modlins, Anna Troy Band, Echo Revolution, Secret Apollo and Andy & the Haunted Honky Tonkers, Mar. 30 at 7; Mad Juana, Apr. 2; Burning Brides and Earthless, Apr. 3; Le Loup and The Ruby Suns, Apr. 6; RJD2, Dalek and The Happy Chichester, Apr. 8; Scott H. Biram and Hillstomp, Apr. 12; The Sword, Slough Feg and Children, Apr. 17; Von Bondies, Apr. 18; Dengue Fever, Apr. 19; Teenagers, Apr. 25; Mac Lethal and Grieves, Apr. 29; Yo Majesty!, Does It Offend You and Yeah?, Apr. 20. Doors open at 8:30 unless noted. 2501 Kettner Blvd., Little Italy; 619-232-4355; casbahmusic.com.
At Coors Amphitheatre: RBD and La Nueva Banda Timbiriche, Apr. 6 at 8; Def Leppard, Styx and REO Speedwagon, Apr. 26 at 7. 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista, 619-671-3500, livenation.com.
At Cox Arena: Avril Lavigne, Apr. 30 at 7. 5500 Canyon Crest Dr., SDSU campus, 619-594-6947; cox-arena.com.
At 4th and B: Blue October, Mar. 26 at 8; Lavell Crawford, Mar. 29 at 7; Beto Cuevas, Apr. 2 at 7; Zach Galifianakis, Apr. 11 at 8; Morcheeba, Apr. 12 at 7:30; Cat Power, Apr. 16 at 8; Spiritualized, Apr. 25 at 8. 345 B St., downtown, 619-299-2583; 4thandb.com.
At House of Blues: Collective Soul, Mar. 29; A Flock of Seagulls, When in Rome, Dramarama, Real Life and Gene Loves Jezebel, Mar. 30 at 6; Citizen Cope, Mar. 31 at 7; Bad Manners, Apr. 1; Les Claypool, Apr. 2; Pitbull and Baby Bash, Apr. 4; Big Head Todd and The Monsters, Apr. 5; Ministry, Apr. 7 ; Louis XIV, Apr. 10; Yellowcard with The Spill Canvas, Play Radio Play and Treaty of Paris, Apr. 11; Say Anything, Apr. 13 at 7; Nekromantix, Apr. 15 at 7; Thrice, Apr. 16 at 7; La 5a Estacion, Apr 18; Symphony X, Apr. 20; Super Diamond, Apr. 21 at 9; King Diamond with Kreator, Leaves Eyes and Celladoor, Apr. 30 at 7:15. Shows at 8 unless noted. 1055 Fifth Ave., downtown, 619-299-2583; hob.com.
The Poway Center for the Performing Arts presents John Mayall & the Blues breakers, Apr. 19 at 8. 15498 Espola Rd., Poway, 858-748-0505; powayarts.org.
At San Diego Sports Arena: Kanye West, Rhianna, NERD and Lupe Fiasco, Apr. 20 at 7. 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., 619-224-4174, sandiegoarena.com.
At Soma: Tokyo Police Club, Mar. 28 at 7; The Warriors, Apr. 2 at 7; The Unseen, Apr. 3 at 7; Streetlight Manifesto, Apr. 4 at 7; The Chariot, Skyeatsairplane, Lovehatehero and Our Last Night, Apr. 6 at 6; Motion City Soundtrack, The Hush Sound and Phantom Planet, Apr. 12 at 6; A Skylit Drive, Apr. 17 at 6:30. 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., 619-226-7662; somasd.com.
CLASSICAL
Gabriela Montero with the San Diego Chamber Orchestra performs the season’s final pO!p Concert at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Apr. 20 at 2. 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, 800-988-4253; artcenter.org.
Camarada presents “Musica Dolce,” Apr. 4 at 7:30 at St. Paul’s Cathedral (2728 Sixth Ave., downtown), Apr. 5 at 6 at a private residence, Apr. 13 at 6 at the Neuro sci ences Institute (10640 John Jay Hopkins Dr., Torrey Pines Mesa). 619-231-3702; camarada.org.
Jung-Ho Pak conducts the San Diego Chamber Orchestra in “The Beethoven Experience,” Apr. 7 in Sherwood Auditorium (700 Prospect St., La Jolla), Apr. 8 in Del Mar Country Club (6001 Clubhouse Dr., Rancho Santa Fe), Apr. 11 in St. Paul’s Cathedral (2728 Sixth Ave., downtown). All concerts at 7:30. 858-350-0290; sdco.org.
San Diego Early Music Society presents Rebel, Mar. 28 at 8. Madcap, Red Priest & Angel performs music by Veracini, Vivaldi and Leclair, Apr. 19 at 8. St. James By-the-Sea, 743 Prospect St., La Jolla, 619-291- 8246; sdems.org.
Performances by the San Diego Symphony: Strauss’ Also Sprach Zarathustra, Mar. 27 at 7:30, Mar. 29 at 8; Winter Pops: Ben Vereen Sings Sammy, Apr. 4 & 5 at 8; Family Festival Concert: “Cooking Up Music,” Apr. 6 at 2; Masterworks: Greig’s Peer Gynt with Nicole Cabell and the San Diego Master Chorale, Apr. 25-26 at 8, Apr. 27 at 2. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., downtown, 619-235-0804; sandiegosymphony.com.
San Diego Opera offers a double bill, with Pietro Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana and Ruggero Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci, Mar. 25 at 7, Mar. 28 at 8, Mar. 30 at 2 & Apr. 2 at 7. Next, SDO turns its attention to Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida, Apr. 12 & 15 at 7, Apr. 18 at 8, Apr. 20 at 2 & Apr. 23 at 7. Civic Theatre, Third Ave. & B St., downtown, 619-533-7000; sdopera.com.
San Diego North Coast Singers premieres Mice and Beans: The Opera, based on the children’s book by Pam Muñoz Ryan, Apr. 26 at 7:30 & April 27 at 3. Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave., North Park, 619-239-8836; northcoastsingers.com.
The San Diego Public Library’s Winter/Spring Concert Series continues with Flemish, English and French choral music of the Renaissance, Apr. 6 at 2:30. Third-floor auditorium of the Central Library, 820 E St, 619-236-5810; sandiegolibrary.org.
La Jolla Music Society presents the Seattle Symphony, Apr. 11 at 8 in Copley Symphony Hall (750 B St., downtown). 858-459-3728; lajollamusicsociety.org.
OF NOTE
Acoustic Music San Diego presents Janis Ian, Mar. 27; Susan Werner, Apr. 3; David Wilcox, Apr. 12; Ramblin’ Jack Elliot, Apr. 17; We Five, Apr. 19; Elana James, Whit Smith and Jake Erwin, Apr. 25. Shows are at 7:30. 4650 Mansfield St., Normal Heights, 619-303-8176; acousticmusicsandiego.com.
Athenaeum’s Jazz at the Studio celebrates Charles Lloyd’s 70th birthday with the Charles Lloyd Quartet, Mar. 29 at 7 & 9 in the School of the Arts San Diego Studio (4441 Park Blvd., University Heights). 858-454-5872; ljathenaeum.org.
Balboa Theatre hosts Dreamguys, a San Diego Men’s Chorus performance, Apr. 12 at 8. 868 Fourth Ave., Gaslmap Quarter, 619-570-1100; sdmc.org, sdcivic.org.
California Center for the Arts, Escondido presents Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel, Mar. 30 at 2. Japanese folk drumming by the troupe Shidara, Apr. 6 at 7. Neil Berg’s 101 Years of Broadway celebrates classics such as The Phantom of the Opera and Cats, Apr. 27 at 4. 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, 800-988-4253; artcenter.org.
Fallbrook Music Society hosts Coro Hispano de San Francisco, music of North and South America, Spain and Portugal, Apr. 13 at 7:30. Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts, 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook, 760-451-8644, fallbrookmusicsociety.org.
The Gay Men’s Chorus of San Diego kicks off its 16th season with its spring concert, “Heart and Soul Music of the 1950s,” Apr. 12 at 8, Apr. 13 at 2 at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center (4126 Executive Dr., La Jolla). 619-574-6273; gmcsd.com.
San Diego Folk Heritage presents Small Potatoes, Mar. 29 at 7:30 in San Dieguito United Methodist Church (170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas); Tom Boyer, Apr. 12 at 7 at Templar’s Hall in Old Poway Park, (14134 Midland Rd., Poway); Marley’s Ghost, April 20 at 7:30 at SDUMC. 858-566-4040; sdfolkheritage.org.
The ninth annual San Diego Jewish Music Festival, thru Aug. 4, features the Afula Conservatory Symphonic Band & Choir, Mar. 30 at 6 in the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center (4126 Executive Dr., La Jolla); The Klezmatics, Apr. 24 at 7:30 at the Birch North Park Theatre (2891 University Ave., North Park, 619-239-8836); Lucidarium with La Istoria de Purium io ve Racconto, Apr. 28 at 7:30 at Congregation Beth El (8660 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, 858-452-1734). 858-362-1348; lfjc.org/sdjmf.
The Spreckels Organ Society hosts free concerts every Sun. at 2, showcasing a variety of organists. Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park, 619-702-8138; sosorgan.com.
Organist Daniel Tosh performs at Spreckels Theater, Apr. 18 at 8. 121 Broadway, downtown, 619-702-8138; sosorgan.com.
UCSD’s ArtPower presents Lura, Apr. 14 & 15 at 8 in the CalIT2 Theatre; Ethel, Apr. 24 at 8 & 10 in Porter's Pub; St. Lawrence String Quartet, Apr. 25 at 8 in Mandeville Auditorium; Ultima Vez, April 30 at 8 in Mandeville Auditorium. Park in shuttle-serviced Lot 604 for all venues. UCSD campus, 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, 858-534-TIXS; artpower.ucsd.edu.
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