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PLAYS & LAUGHS
Through July 26: The Fantasticks try to remember at Lamb’s Players Theatre, Tues.-Thur. at 7:30, Fri. at 8, Sat. at 4 & 8, Sun. at 2. 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado, 619-437-0600; lambsplayers.org.
Through Aug. 1: Moonlight Amphitheatre trots out 42nd Street for a tryout, Wed.-Sun. at 7:30. Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace, Vista, 760-724-2110; moonlightstage.com.
Through Aug. 1: Onstage Playhouse shows us You Can’t Take It with You, Thur.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2. 2931 Third Ave., Chula Vista, 619-422-7787; onstageplayhouse.org.
Through Aug. 1: Broadway Theater Arts Academy starts the outdoor Plays in the Park season with Suessical Jr., Fri. & Sat. at 8. Kit Carson Park Amphitheater, 3313 Bear Valley Pkwy., Escondido, 760-888-1989; btaakids.org.
Through Aug. 2: Don’t Dress for Dinner romps back to North Coast Repertory Theatre for another round of laughs, Wed. at 7, Thur. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 2 & 7. 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Ste. D, Solana Beach, 858-481-1055; northcoastrep.org.
Through Aug. 9: Diversionary Theatre takes a new Twist with the musical based on Oliver Twist, Thur. at 7:30, Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 7. 4545 Park Blvd., University Heights, 619-220-0097; diversionary.org.
Through Aug. 9: Macbeth washes his hands of it at Compass Theatre, Thur.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2. 3704 Sixth Ave., Hillcrest, 619-688-9210; compasstheatre.com.
Through Aug. 23: Cygnet Theatre essays Noises Off, the farce about a barely competent theater company, Wed.-Thur. at 7:30, Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 2 & 7. 4040 Twiggs St., Old Town, 619-337-1525; cygnettheatre.com.
Through Aug. 25: The First Wives Club holds its premiere meetings on the Old Globe Theatre’s main stage, 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.
Through Aug. 30: At Welk Resort Theatre, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat sweeps onto stage Tues., Thur. & Sat. at 1:45 & 8, Wed. at 1:45 & 7, Sun. at 1:45; also June 26 at 8. 8860 Lawrence Welk Dr., Escondido, 760-749-3448; welktheatre.com.
Through Aug. 30: At Lamb’s Players’ Horton Grand Theatre venue, Godspell tells its story in styles from vaudeville to cabaret. Thur. at 7:30, Fri. & Sat. at 4 & 8, Sun. at 2 & 6. 444 Fourth Ave., downtown, 619-437-0600; lambsplayers.org.
Through Sept. 27: The Old Globe Theatre’s Summer Shakespeare Festival features Cyrano de Bergerac, The Twelfth Night and Coriolanus in repertory on the Lowell Davies Festival Stage, Tues.-Sun. at 8. 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, 619-234-5623; theoldglobe.org.
July 27 at 7:30: Casa del Ha-ha at Tango Del Rey features sketch and standup comedy by local and L.A. comedians. Those brave enough to try their jokes on a crowd can sign up for open mic and skip the cover. 3567 Del Rey St., Pacific Beach, 858-794-9044; tangodelrey.com.
July 29–Aug. 30: Something Wicked this way comes (via Broadway/San Diego), Tues. & Wed. at 7, Thur. & Fri. at 7:30, Sat. at 2 & 7:30, Sun. at 1 & 6:30; also July 30 at 1:30. Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., downtown, 619-570-1100; broadwaysd.com.
July 30–Aug. 16: New Village Arts’ Summer Comedy Festival starts with Time Flies, David Ives’ collection of one-acts, Thur. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 2. Shorts Prom Night and Sure Thing play Sun., Tues. & Wed. at 7:30. And NVA steps into music Aug. 10 at 7:30, with Billy Watson & the International Silver String Submarine Band. 2787-B State St., Carlsbad, 760-433-3245; newvillagearts.org.
July 31 & Aug. 1 at 8: The New Mambo Kings musical revue showcases Latin-American culture, at the outdoor Starlight Theatre, 2005 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park, 619-544-STAR (7827); starlighttheatre.org.
Aug. 1-30: Herringbone delves into the story of an 8-year-old boy during the Great Depression, Tues. & Wed. at 7:30, Thur. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 2 & 7. La Jolla Playhouse, UCSD campus, 2910 La Jolla Village Dr., 858-550-1010; lajollaplayhouse.org.
Aug 7-29: Patio Playhouse Community Theatre continues the outdoor Plays in the Park season with City of Angels, Fri. & Sat. at 8. Kit Carson Park Amphitheater, 3313 Bear Valley Pkwy., Escondido, 760-746-6669; patioplayhouse.org.
Aug. 7–Sept. 20: Leaving Iowa drives onto the Lamb’s Players Theatre stage, Tues.-Thur. at 7:30, Fri. at 8, Sat. at 4 & 8, Sun. at 2. 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado, 619-437-0600; lambsplayers.org.
Aug. 11–Sept. 13: A mere 150 characters (played by a cast of four) populate Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps, at La Jolla Playhouse Tues. & Wed. at 7:30, Thur. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 2 & 7. UCSD campus, 2910 La Jolla Village Dr., 858-550-1010; lajollaplayhouse.org.
Aug. 12-29: Arthur Kopit and Maury Yeston’s Phantom haunts Moonlight Amphitheatre with a fresh look at the twisted genius who prowls the Paris Opera House, Wed.-Sun. at 7:30. Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace, Vista, 760-724-2110; moonlightstage.com.
Aug. 20—Sept. 13: Cygnet Theatre’s Rolando stage houses one last show, the one-man tour-de-force Fully Committed, starring David McBean, Thur. at 7:30, Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2. 6663 El Cajon Blvd., 619-337-1525; cygnettheatre.com.
Aug. 20–Sept. 27: Moxie Theatre, in residence at La Jolla Playhouse, presents Mary Fengar Gail’s Drink Me or The Strange Case of Alice Times Three, Thur.-Sat. at 7, Sun. at 2. 2910 La Jolla Village Dr., La Jolla, 858-598-7620; moxietheatre.com.
Ongoing: The Comedy Palace offers a Greek buffet at 6 before the show, Thur. at 8, Fri. & Sat at 8 & 10. 8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., 858-573-9067; thecomedypalace.com. ONGOING: The Comedy Store produces nightly shows. 916 Pearl St., La Jolla, 858-454-9176; thecomedystore.com.
Ongoing: Mystery Café’s interactive The Good, the Bad and the Udderly Ridiculous takes place during dinner, Fri. & Sat. at 8 at the Imperial House Restaurant (505 Kalmia St., downtown). 619-544-1600; mysterycafe.net.
Ongoing: National Comedy Theatre offers competitive improvisational humor, played like a sport, Fri. & Sat. at 7:30 & 9:45. 3717 India St., 619-295-4999; nationalcomedy.com.
SONGS & DANCES
July 23—Aug. 27 at 6:15: Twilight in the Park free concerts at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park, Tues.-Thur., offer a range of local and touring bands and genres. balboapark.org.
July 24–Aug. 21 at 6: Carlsbad’s TGIF Jazz in the Parks series continues with Lowrider Band, July 24, and Roddie Romero & the Hub City All-Stars, July 31, both in Poinsettia Park (6600 Hidden Valley Rd.) The Screamin’ Primas, Aug. 7; Tinsley Ellis, Aug. 14; Coco Montoya, Aug. 21, all in Calavera Hills Park (2997 Glasgow Dr.). 760-434-2904; carlsbadca.gov/arts.
July 25 at 8, July 26 at 7: Seduction, history and culture combine in Spanish Day: The Flamenco Rock Opera, featuring Sir Sultry and Spain’s Arte y Pureza Flamenco Company, with music by Ethan Margolis. As a bonus, Calvin and Hobbes comic-strip creator Bill Watterson’s woodcuts of show characters are on display. Garfield Theatre, 4126 Executive Dr., La Jolla, 858-362-1348; tickets.lfjcc.org/contactus.asp.
July 25 & 31, Aug. 8, 14 & 28: San Diego Folk Heritage presents contra dances taught and called to live music at 8, with free dance lessons 7:30-8. Trinity United Methodist Church, 3030 Thorn St., North Park, 619-283-8550; sdfolkheritage.org.
July 25–Aug. 19: Shows at Soma include Emery, Maylene & the Sons of Disaster, Closure in Moscow, Secret & Whisper and Kiros, July 25 at 6:30; Vamps, July 29; Seconds from Disaster, She Said Sever, The Party’s Over, Remains Forgotten, Forever United and Fear Is My Fate, July 31; Lindbergh Skies, Chysalis, Elizet and Pristine, Aug. 1; Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Monty RI, The Dares and Go Radio, Aug. 2 at 6; Medford Falling, Susse and The Authors Notes, Aug. 15; Four Year Strong, Set Your Goals, Polar Bear Club, Fireworks and Drive A, Aug. 19 at 6:30. Shows are at 7 unless noted. 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., 619-226-7662; somasd.com.
July 25–Aug. 22: Among the concerts at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre are Slightly Stoopid, July 25 at 6; The Fray, July 28 at 7; Sean Hannity Freedom Concert, Aug. 7 at 7; No Doubt, Aug. 8 at 7:30; Toby Keith, Aug. 13 at 7:30; Depeche Mode, Aug. 14 at 7:30; Vans Warped Tour, Aug. 22 at 1. 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista, 619-220-TIXS; livenation.com.
July 25–Aug. 27: Performers at the Belly Up Tavern include Pato Banton and Better Chemistry, July 25; Bedouin Soundclash, July 30; Elijah Emanuel, Kevin Kinsella and The Resolvers, Aug. 1; Rebelution, Iration and Tribal Seeds, Aug. 2 at 8; Dave Alvin & the Guilty Women, Aug. 5 at 8; Stepping Feet, The Dave Matthews Band Experience and Endoxi, Aug. 8; Dickey Betts and Great Southern, Aug. 12 at 8; Dr. John and James Cotton “Superharp” Band, Aug. 13; Faux Punk, Aug. 14, Beto Cuevas, Aug. 16; Cody Chesnutt, Aug. 20; The Devastators and Stranger, Aug. 21; Arrested Development and theBREAX, Aug. 22; Les Nubians, Aug. 23; Alpha Blondy, Aug. 24; Built to Spill, Aug. 26; J.J. Grey & Mofro and the White Buffalo, Aug. 27. Shows at 9 unless noted. 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach, 858-481-8140; bellyup.com.
July 25–Aug. 29: The San Diego Symphony’s Summer Pops concerts on the waterfront offer a range of performers, such as Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., July 24 & 25; Cirque de la Symphonie, July 31; Burt Bacharach, Aug. 16; José Feliciano, Aug. 21 & 22, Melissa Manchester, Aug. 28 & 29. All shows at 7:30. Embarcadero Marina Park South, 200 Marina Park Way, downtown, 619-235-0804; sandiegosymphony.com.
July 26 at 4: The Athenaeum Summer Festival is at the Neurosciences Institute (10640 John Jay Hopkins Dr., Torrey Pines Mesa). 858-454-5872; ljathenaeum.org.
July 26–Aug. 23: Among the acts at the House of Blues are Private Domain, July 25 at 7; Lebowski Fest, Har Mar Superstar and Van Hunt, July 26 at 7:30; Gloria Trevi, July 29 at 8:30; Angel Taylor, Ryan Star and Alyssa Jacey, July 30 at 7:30; Nicho Hinojosa, July 30 at 9; West of Memphis; July 31 at 7; 40 Oz to Freedom, July 31 at 8:30; Light (Journey tribute), Aug. 1 at 8:30; Gomez and Blind Pilot, Aug. 2; Pat Green, Wade Bowen and Alex Woodard, Aug. 5; Los Amigos Invisibles, Aug. 6; Who's Bad (Michael Jackson tribute), Aug. 8 at 8:30; Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, Eric Krasno and Chapter 2, Aug. 12; Down with Melvins, Weedeater and Danava, Aug. 16 at 6; The Cult “Love” Live, Aug. 19; Panda, Aug. 20; Atmosphere, Aug. 21; Babasonicos, Ceci Bastida and Los Hollywood, Aug. 23. Shows are at 8 unless otherwise stated. 1055 Fifth Ave., downtown, 619-299-2583; hob.com.
July 26–Aug. 31: The Summer Organ Festival employs Balboa Park’s Spreckels Organ for concerts by organists from around the world, each Mon. at 7:30. 619-702-8138; sosorgan.com.
July 27–Aug 30: Those rockin’ the Casbah include The Handsome Family, July 27; Trashcan Sinatras, July 28; Castanets and M.A. Turner, July 29; Stellastarr, Wild Light and Mason Proper, July 30, Transfer, Band of Skulls and Apes of Wrath, July 31; Greg Laswell and Elizabeth & the Catapult, Aug. 1; Lymbyc System and Black Mamba, Aug. 3; Bowerbirds, Megafaun and Joel P West, Aug. 5; Maren Parusel, The Paddleboat and Gray Ghosts, Aug. 6; Quintron, Ms. Pussycat and Static Static, Aug. 17 at 10:30; American Steel and The New Trust, Aug. 10; The Muffs, Aug. 14; When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth and Batwings, Aug. 17; Built to Spill, Aug. 24; The Dirtbombs and The Sermon, Aug. 26; The Warlocks and The Morning After Girls, Aug. 27; Cash’d Out (Johnny Cash tribute). Doors open at 8:30 unless noted. 2501 Kettner Blvd., Little Italy; 619-232-4355; casbahmusic.com.
July 26–Aug. 30: Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay lines up performers such as Chicago, July 26 at 8; George Thorogood & the Destroyers and Jonny Lang, July 28 at 7; Earth, Wind & Fire, July 29 at 8; Jim Gaffigan, July 31 at 6:30 & 9; Hippiefest, Aug. 2 at 6:30; Alan Parsons Live Project, Aug. 7 at 7:30; Diana Krall, Aug. 10 at 8; Lyle Lovett & His Large Band; Aug. 11 at 7:30; Jackson Browne, Aug. 13 at 7:30; America, Aug. 14 at 7:30; Tracy Chapman, Aug. 18 at 7:30; Chris Isaak and Kristina Train, Aug. 25 at 7:30; Dave Koz, Brian Culbertson and Peabo Bryson, Aug. 28 at 7; Susan Tedeschi, Aug. 30 at 7:30. 2241 Shelter Island Dr., 629-220-8497; humphreysconcerts.com.
July 28–Aug. 26: Acts at Anthology include Yesterday (Beatles tribute), July 25 at 7:30 & 9:30; Anthology House Band, July 28 at 7; Lalah Hathaway, July 31 at 7:30 & 9:30; Marcus Johnson, Aug. 2; Anthology House Band, Aug. 4; Paul Thorn, Aug. 5; Leela James, Aug. 7; Sean Kelly, Aug. 7; Anthology House Band, Aug. 11; The Buster Williams Quarter, Aug. 12; Jesse Palter and Geoffrey Keezer, Aug. 13; The Yellowjackets, Aug. 15 & 16 at 7:30 & 9:30; Anthology House Band, Aug. 18; Sonny Landreth, Aug. 22 at 7:30 & 9:30; Anthology House Band, Aug. 25; The Duhks, Aug. 26. Shows are at 7:30 unless noted. 1337 India St., Little Italy, 619-595-0300; anthologysd.com.
July 29—Aug. 9: Pala Casino’s Starlight Theater features Journey, July 29 & 30 at 8; Diana Krall, Aug. 9 at 7:30. 11154 Hwy. 76 East, Pala; 619-220-8497; palacasino.com.
July 30–Aug. 29: Shows at Canes Bar & Grill include Strike the Design and Bastard Saints, July 30 at 8; Mutaytor and Vokab Kompany, July 31 at 9; Stranger, Uproot and Pau Hana, Aug. 1 at 9; Jedi Mind Tricks, Aug. 19 at 8; Lee Scratch Perry, Aug. 26 at 8; George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Aug. 27 at 8; Dead Man’s Party (Oingo Boingo tribute), Aug. 29 at 9. 3105 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach, 858-488-1780; canesbarandgrill.com.
Aug. 1, 9 & 29 at 7:30: Acoustic Music San Diego presents We Five, Aug. 1; Jesse Winchester, Aug. 9; I See Hawks in L.A., Aug. 29. 4650 Mansfield St., Normal Heights, 619-303-8176; acousticmusicsandiego.com.
Aug. 11: The PGK Project hosts an evening of dance at Blue Foot Bar & Lounge, 7 p.m. 30th and Upas, thepgkproject.com.
Aug. 8: San Diego Folk Heritage presents Phil Boroff at 7 in Templar’s Hall at Old Poway Park (14134 Midland Rd.). 858-566-4040; sdfolkheritage.org.
Aug. 8 & 21 at 8: Valley View Casino presents Dick Fox’s Golden Boys, Aug. 8, and Randy Travis, Aug. 21. 16300 Nyemii Pass Rd., Valley Center, 866-843-9946; valleyviewcasino.com.
Aug. 15: The PGK Project hosts Dance 'n' Dine, featuring a three-course dinner and numerous dance performances at Cafe La Maze. $45. 1441 Highland Ave., National City, 619-474-3222; thepgkproject.com.
Aug. 19 at 6: Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography’s Green Flash Concert series features Jack Tempchin. 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, 858-534-FISH; aquarium.ucsd.edu.
Aug. 20 at 7:30: Green Day rocks out at Viejas (formerly Cox) Arena, SDSU campus, 5500 Canyon Crest Dr., 619-594-6947; cox-arena.com. Aug. 21 at 7:30: Kings of Leon are at Viejas Arena, SDSU campus, 5500 Canyon Crest Dr., 619-594-6947; cox-arena.com.
Aug. 1 at 8, Aug. 2 at 2: The Gay Men’s Chorus of San Diego performs its Really Awesome ’80s Summer Concert. Garfield Theatre, 4126 Executive Dr., La Jolla, 858-362-1348; tickets.lfjcc.org/contactus.asp.
Ongoing: The Spreckels Organ Society hosts free concerts every Sun. at 2, Mon. at 7:30 showcasing a variety of organists and civic organist Carol Williams. Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park, 619-702-8138; sosorgan.com.
Ongoing: The Bluefoot Bar & Lounge hosts live dance performances on the second Tues. of every month at 8. 3404 30th St., North Park, 619-756-7891; bluefootsd.com.
Ongoing: Dance Jam, a free-form barefoot boogie open to all, is every Fri., 9-midnight. Eveoke Dance Theatre, 2811 University Ave., North Park, 619-298-2687; movingarts.net.
Ongoing: USA Dance, San Diego chapter, holds social dance parties, first and fourth Sat. of each month. Lessons at 7, dancing 8-11. First Sat. at Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Ste. 100, Encinitas; fourth Sat. at Synergy Dance Zone, 7480 Miramar Rd. 760-525-5124; usabda.org.
ODDS & ENDS
Through Aug. 30: Marionette and puppet shows put on by the Balboa Park Puppet Guild include “The Three Wishes,” July 22-26; “Pirate Paul’s Private Party,” July 29–Aug. 9; “Something’s Fishy,” Aug. 12-16; “Chu Chu the Dragon,” Aug. 19-23; and “Pepper’s Favorites II,” Aug. 26-30. Shows are Wed.-Sun. at 11, 1 & 2:30. Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theatre (near the Air & Space Museum), Balboa Park, 619-544-9203; balboaparkpuppets.com.
Through Aug. 30: SeaWorld’s Summer Nights feature special nighttime shows, longer hours and fireworks on weekends. 500 Sea World Dr., 800-257-4268; seaworld.com/sandiego.
Through Mar. 30: Imax films at the Fleet: Under the Sea visits colorful coral reef “gardens,” through Mar. 30, 2010. Animalopolis takes a lighthearted look at a dozen different animals, through Dec. 31. Adventures in Wild California tours the state, through Sept. 1. Each third Sun. at 6, an Imax movie is screened in Spanish. Call for showtimes. Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-238-1233; rhfleet.org.
July 25 & 31, Aug. 1 at 8: Moxie Theatre’s fund-raising Murder Mystery Party invites guests to attend in costume and (assigned) character. La Jolla Playhouse, UCSD campus, 2910 La Jolla Village Dr., La Jolla, 858-598-7620; moxietheatre.com.
July 31–Sept. 2: The San Diego Padres take on the Milwaukee Brewers, July 31 & Aug. 1 at 7:05, Aug. 2 at 1:05; Atlanta Braves, Aug. 3 & 4 at 7:05, Aug. 5 at 12:35; New York Mets, Aug. 6, 7 & 8 at 7:05, Aug. 9 at 1:05; Chicago Cubs, Aug. 17, 18 & 19 at 7:05; St. Louis Cardinals, Aug. 20, 21 & 22 at 7:05, Aug. 23 at 1:05; Washington Nationals, Aug. 31 & Sept. 1 at 7:05, Sept. 2 at 12:35 at Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., East Village, 877-374-2784; sandiegopadres.com.
Aug. 1, 2, 15 & 16: Art Mart features displays by local artists, including paintings, woodwork, jewelry and pottery, first and third Sat. & Sun. of the month, 9-4. Balboa Park, lawn area near Federal Bldg., 619-235-1105.
Aug. 5: At dusk on the first Wed. of each month, the San Diego Astronomy Association hosts Stars in the Park, a public telescope viewing event outside the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. 1875 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-238-1233; rhfleet.org.
Aug. 8: The Downtown Business Association of Escondido sponsors a monthly Second Saturday Art Walk, 11-8. Downtown Escondido centered around Grand Ave., 760-745-8877; downtownescondido.com.
Aug. 8 & 22: Architectural walking tours of historic Balboa Park and the Gaslamp Quarter are hosted by the San Diego Architectural Foundation at 10 a.m. Aug. 8 (Balboa Park) & 22 (Gaslamp Quarter). 619-232-1385; sdarchitecture.org.
Aug. 14: Fiveloaves Twofish presents "Library," its fall 2009 collection, at a runway show. 6:30 p.m. Liberty Station NTC Promenade, Barracks 19. 2690 Historic Decatur Rd., 619-459-9852; fiveloavestwofishclothing.com.
Aug. 20: Enjoy the Sacha Boutros Summer Jazz Event on the roof top at the Westgate Hotel. Champagne reception at 7pm and $69 three course dinner at 7:30 pm. 1055 Second Ave., downtown, (619) 557-3655.
Aug. 24 at 7:30: The touring cast of Wicked hosts an evening of cabaret, Defying Inequality
Ongoing: The open-air Little Italy Mercato offers the goods each Sat., 9-1:30, on Date St. between Kettner & State St. 619-233-3769; littleitalysd.com.
Ongoing: Nature walk with a trail guide, first Sat. of each month at 9:30 a.m. Marian Bear Memorial Park, Hwy. 52 & Regents Rd., 858-581-9944.
Ongoing: Tours are available by appt. for Queen Califia’s Magical Circle, a unique mosaic sculpture garden by Niki de St. Phalle, open Tues.-Sun. from 8:30 to dusk. Kit Carson Park, 3333 Bear Valley Pkwy., Escondido, 760-839-4331; queencalifia.org.
Ongoing: The Rip Squeak & Friends Gallery at Seaport Village invites the young and young at heart to experience magic and make-believe at Rip Squeak Story Times, Sat. at 11 & 1. 849 W. Harbor Dr., Ste. B, 619-531-1127; ripsqueak.com.
Ongoing: San Diego Natural History Museum’s wide-screen theater shows Ocean Oasis, spotlighting the rich seas of Baja, Sun.-Thur. at noon & 4, Fri. & Sat. at 2 & 4. Human Body: Pushing The Limits——Brain Power screens Sun.-Thur. at 11, 1, 2, 3 & 5, Fri. & Sat. at 11, 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 & 7:30. 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-232-3821; sdnhm.org.
HALLS & WALLS
Through July 25: At the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, Faiya Fredman’s “Palm Flotsanaeum” uses photography and other media, including real plants and flowers, to capture the essence of the natural world. “20 Years of Collecting,” works by Philipp Scholz Rittermann, Raul Guerrero, Kim MacConnell, Zandra Rhodes, Jean Lowe, Mauro Staccioli, Rolf Händler and others. Tues.-Sat. 10-5:30 (Wed. till 8:30). 1008 Wall St., La Jolla, 858-454-5872; ljathenaeum.org.
Through Aug. 1: At Distinction Artist Studios & Gallery, “Mind Machine.” Thur.-Fri. 12-5, Sat. 10-5 (second Sat. 11-1) & by appt. 317 E. Grand Ave., Escondido, 760-781-5779; distinctionart.com.
Through Aug. 1: Lux Art Institute displays Derrick Guild’s works. Open Thur. & Fri. 1-5, Sat. 11-5. 1550 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas, 760-436-6611; luxartinstitute.org.
Through Aug. 2: At the Museum of Making Music, “The Electric Effect” explores the ways innovative thinkers harnessed electrical energy. Tues.-Sun. 10-5. 5790 Armada Dr., Carlsbad, 877-551-9976; museumofmakingmusic.org.
Aug. 13: The San Diego Museum of Art hosts Culture & Cocktails, an evening of drinks, music and art, celebrating Richard Avedon: Portraits of Power. 6-9 p.m. 1450 El Prado, sdmart.org.
Through Aug. 16: At Visions Art Quilt Gallery, “Seeing Green: Visions of a Changing Planet,” quilts inspired by the environment. Tues.-Sun. 10-4. In NTC Promenade, 2825 Dewey Rd., Ste. 100, San Diego, 619-546-4872; quiltvisions.org.
Through Aug. 23: At the San Diego Art Institute’s Museum of the Living Artist, “Outstanding Visual Artists” displays works by Glen Maxion and Suzanne LaJoie. Tues.-Sat. 10-4, Sun. noon-4. 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-236-0011; sandiego-art.org.
Through Aug. 29: Joseph Bellows Gallery features “Summer Selections,” a summer group show, and Jo Whaley’s “The Theater of Insects.” Fri. 10-6, Sat. 11-5. 7661 Girard Ave., La Jolla, 858-456-5620; josephbellows.com.
Through Sept. 5: The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library holds its 18th annual juried exhibition, featuring a collection of selected artists’ work (reception July 31, 6:30-8:30). “Selections from the Artists’ Books Collection: Granary Book” features 19 books from the Granary New York City publishing company (reception July 31, 6:30-8:30). Tues.-Sat. 10-5:30 (Wed. till 8:30). 1008 Wall St., La Jolla, 858-454-5872; ljathenaeum.org.
Through Sept. 13: At the San Diego Museum of Man, “Skull Stories: The Art of Ancient Surgery” focuses on methods and tools of trephining (removing a piece of bone from the skull). “Gods and Gold: Ancient Treasures from Mexico to Peru,” through Sept. 13, spotlights artist Carlos Vierra’s masterful murals of the Mayan cities of Copán and Quiriguá. Permanent exhibits include “Footsteps Through Time: Four Million Years of Human Evolution,” “Discover Egypt,” “Ancient Egypt,” “Maya: Heart of Sky, Heart of Earth” and “Kumeyaay: Native Californians.” “Tower After Hours” programs celebrate a different heritage each month, last Thur., 6-8. Daily 10-4:30. 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-239-2001; museumofman.org.
Through Sept. 13: At Susan Street Fine Art Gallery, “Dog & Pony Show” displays works by artists Renee Bott, Deborah Brown, Carl Dahl, Brian Hibbard, Joseph Piccillo, Matt Rogers, Juan Torcoletti and Katie Upton. Tues.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. noon-4. 415 S. Cedros Ave., Ste. 160, Solana Beach, 858-793-4442; susanstreetfineart.com.
Through Sept. 27: The downtown site of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (1001 & 1100 Kettner Blvd., 619-234-1001) features “Attempt to Raise Hell,” large-scale installations from the MCASD collection, and “Octagon: Photographs by Kevin Lynch.” At the La Jolla location (700 Prospect St., 858-454-3541), “Mix: Nine San Diego Architects and Designers,” through Sept. 6. “Abstraction for Everyday Life,” architectural drawings and renderings, through Sept. 6. Both sites Thur.-Tues. 11-5 (third Thur. till 7). mcasd.org.
Through Oct. 4: At the San Diego Natural History Museum, “Body Worlds & The Brain——Our 3-Pound Gem” explores human anatomy from the inside out, through Oct. 4. “Best of Nature” art exhibition and sale features inventive and daring nature-based imagery by amateur and pro photographers, through Sept. 13. “Fossil Mysteries,” exploring the fossil history of our region, looks at the development of life today using the window of the past, with interactive displays that let visitors play paleontologist. Daily 10-5. 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-255-0205; sdnhm.org.
Through Oct. 4: At the Timken Museum of Art, professional storyteller Harlynne Geisler shares lively tales inspired by museum masterpieces, July 25, Aug. 8 & Sept. 19 at 11. Ages 5 & up welcome; free admission. “Palekh: Icons to Souvenir Boxes to Icons” showcases works demonstrating Russian cultural traditions, through Oct. 4. The Putnam Foundation Collection is on permanent display, with European old-master paintings, Russian icons and American art as the primary focus. Tues.-Sat. 10-4:30, Sun. 1:30-4:30. 1500 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-239-5548; timkenmuseum.org.
Through Oct. 11: At Ordover Gallery, a “Summer Show of National Artists” showcases a collection of acclaimed photographers’ work, including National Geographic’s Frans Lanting and Art Wolfe (reception July 25, 6-8:30). Tues.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. noon-5. 410 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach, 858-720-1121; ordovergallery.com.
Through Jan. 3: Exhibitions at the San Diego Museum of Art include “Avedon: Portraits of Power,” more than 180 photographs of America’s elite, 1950-2004, through Sept. 6, and “Oceanic Art: A Celebration of Form,” through Jan. 3, 2010. “Tastes in Asian Art” and “A Portrait of America: Selections from SDMA’s Permanent Collection,” ongoing. Tues.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. noon-5. 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-232-7931; sdmart.org.
Through Jan. 10: At the Oceanside Museum of Art, “Fabric of Survival: The Art of Esther Nisenthal Krinitz” shows works by a survivor of the Holocaust in Poland who created fabric and embroidery story pictures, through Oct. 25. “Institutional Wellbeing: An Olfactory Plan for the Oceanside Museum of Art” collaborates with staff, board members and patrons to develop a custom “environmental wellness fragrance” for the museum, through Aug. 9. “An American Dream” showcases Gregg Jabs’ ceramic works, through Jan. 10, 2010. Tues.-Sat. 10-4, Sun. 1-4. 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, 760-435-3720; oma-online.org.
Through Feb. 6: At the Museum of Photographic Arts, “Ansel Adams: A Life’s Work” features more than 80 photographs, through Oct. 4. “Jo Whaley: Theater of Insects” includes photos, insect cases and glassed archeology trays, connecting art with science, through Sept. 27. “Picturing the Process: Exploring the Art and Science of Photography,” through July 25. “Picturing the Process: The Photograph as Witness,” through Feb. 6. Tues.-Sun. 10-5 (Thur. till 9). 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-238-7559; mopa.org.
Through March 31: At the Museum of Making Music, “Waves of Inspiration: The Legacy of Moog” explores the life and vision of inventor Robert Moog. Tues.-Sun. 10-5. 5790 Armada Dr., Carlsbad, 877-551-9976; museumofmakingmusic.org.
Through June 6: At the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, “Motion Mania” is all about the ways things move, through June 6. “Giant Worlds: A Voyage to the Outer Solar System” reveals mysteries of space, through Sept. 7. “So Watt! An Illuminating Look at Energy” peeks at power. “Origins in Space,” a photographic display, demonstrates the role scientific discoveries play in our everyday lives. “Gallery of Illusions and Perceptions” shows how your mind and body work together — and sometimes against each other — to make sense of the world around you. “Aging for All Ages” discusses the process of aging. “Kid City” lets youngsters 6 and under experience the wonders of the everyday working world. Family Science Days are the third Sat. of the month, noon-3. Daily 9:30-6.1875 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-238-1233; rhfleet.org.
Through Sept. 5, 2010: At Mingei International Museum, “Sonabai — Another Way of Seeing,” features works from self-taught Indian artist Sonabai Rajawar, through Sept. 5, 2010. “Masters of Mid-Century California Modernism — Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman” offers an overview of the pair’s 50-year collaborative partnership, through Jan. 10. “India Adorned” spotlights selections from Mingei’s collection, through Sept. 6. Tues.-Sun. 11-4. 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-239-0003; mingei.org. Mingei’s North County satellite offers “Nomadic Legacy — Tent & Textiles from Central Asia & Iran” through Aug. 2. Thur.-Sat. 11-4 (second Sat. 11-8). 155 W. Grand Ave., Escondido.
July 25 & 26, Aug. 21-23: At Exclusive Collections Fine Art Gallery’s Fashion Valley location, Michael Flohr’s “Smooth Jazz” includes live music performed by Steve Barton, July 25 & 26. “Ascencio Show” highlights one of the gallery’s newest artists, Aug. 21-23. Fashion Valley Shopping Center (7007 Friars Rd., Ste. 693); University Town Centre (4545 La Jolla Village Dr., Ste. E-11); downtown (437 Market St.). 800-599-7111; ecgallery.com.
Ongoing: In Birch Aquarium’s “Wonders of Water” exhibit, patrons of all ages explore the wet stuff with three outdoor water-play stations. “Feeling the Heat: The Climate Challenge” educates about global warming. “The Art of Deception” exposes the secrets of camouflage. The traveling exhibit “Whales: Voices in the Sea” illuminates threats to the whale populations. Open daily 9-5. Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, 858-534-FISH; aquarium.ucsd.edu.
Ongoing: Celebration Fine Arts Gallery at the U.S. Grant Hotel offers contemporary works by more than 90 artists, as well as sculptures by legendary French artist Renoir. Sun.-Thur. 11-7, Fri. & Sat. 11-9. 326 Broadway, downtown, 619-232-3121; celebrationfineart.com.
Ongoing: The New Children’s Art Museum offers interactive exhibits, workshops and events designed to send kids’ imaginations soaring. Fri.-Sat. & Tues. 10-4, Thur. & Sun. noon-4. 200 W. Island Ave., downtown, 619-233-8792; thinkplaycreate.org.
Ongoing: At the San Diego Air & Space Museum, “The da Vinci Experience” features replicas of mechanical devices envisioned by the artist. Ongoing exhibits: “Dawn of Powered Flight,” “World War I,” “The Golden Age of Flight,” “World War II” and “The Jet Age.” Family Day events illustrating basics of flight-related lessons take place the second Sat. of the month at 12:30, 1:30 & 2:30. Daily 10-4:30. 2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park, 619-234-8291; sandiegoairandspace.org.
Ongoing: The San Diego Hall of Champions features exhibits on surfing, baseball-card art, Thoroughbred horse racing, Tony Hawk and locals who’ve achieved national fame, as well as displays about other sports. Daily 10-4:30. 2131 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park, 619-234-2544; sdhoc.com.
Ongoing: San Diego Historical Society attractions include “A Different Life: Finding Our Place in San Diego,” co-curated by a group of teenage refugees from Somalia. “Building an Early Identity: One Place, Many Cultures” is the second phase of a developing core exhibition, “Place of Promise: Stories of San Diego.” “Dressing a City: Selected Styles from Marston’s Department Store, 1878-1961” tours San Diego’s longtime hometown store, with fashions and accessories. A century of local artists’ work is showcased in “100 Years of Art in San Diego: A Retrospective.” “Changing Times for San Diego Women” displays 1950s photographs. Daily 10-5. 1649 El Prado, Casa de Balboa, Balboa Park. Historic Marston House is open Fri.-Sun. 10-5. at 3525 Seventh Ave., Balboa Park. 619-232-6203; sandiegohistory.org.
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Factory Clearance Sale for One Day Only!
All athletic attire, for men and women, priced at $6 and under!
August 8th, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cash Only!
3486 Kurtz Street, Suite 103
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 543-1030
(Next to Sunglass & Optical Warehouse – behind Kobey’s Swap Meet)
Loving Kindness: A Buddhist Practice of Compassion-Class Starting September 9
The first step we take away from selfishness and towards altruism, limitless compassion, and our ultimate enlightenment is to engage in the practice of Loving Kindness. Through this practice, we learn to love ourselves, and create the basis for loving others.
The practice of Loving Kindness is also a very effective way to work with emotions. Going through the different stages of the practice provides an opportunity to meet and purify the emotions which can block our ability to love.
We all want to be happy. We all have love within us, and Loving Kindness meditation reconnects us with that love. The Buddhist training in Loving Kindness also includes meditations on compassion, joy, and equanimity.
This ten-week course presents a practical training in Loving Kindness based on the teachings of Sogyal Rinpoche. It is suitable for both those who are familiar with the practice and for those who are new to it. Treat yourself to this wonderful practice.
To find out more please call 619-906-4291.
For open Meditation and Movie Night schedules, please visit our website: http://.sandiego.usa.rigpa.org
Wednesday evenings, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
September 9-November 11
Rigpa San Diego
710 13th Street #314
$80 suggested donation, $15 for course manual
Submission for August 20, 2009 issue:
Family Havdalah at the Beach
Saturday, August 22, at 3:00 p.m. Moonlight Beach, Encinitas
Please join members of Kahal Am: The Humanistic Jewish Community of San Diego to enjoy a late afternoon swim, dinner, and concluding the Sabbath with the Havdalah ceremony as the sun goes down – what a perfect Saturday in summer. No charge. Bring your own picnic and chairs. Free parking. For more information or to RSVP, contact Beverly at 858-549-3088 or madrikha@kahalam.org. See www.kahalam.org/.
Sept 12th 2009
Audience wanted. Come out and play NAME THAT TUNE!
feauting the Last Knights Big Band Rkstra
Win some great prizes from local casinos
and enjoy the show!
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Escape to the Sights, Sounds, Culinary & Shopping Delights of Italy
Imagine an evening spent with good friends, the serenade of world-class Italian artists, a feast for the culinary senses, and an opportunity to shop for your fall wardrobe and gifts.
“A Romantic Interlude,” Summer Concerto benefitting Kids Korps USA - America's Youth Volunteer Organization, will take place on Saturday, August 22, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at a spectacular private Tuscan style villa at The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe. Join us for an evening including:
Display of Ferraris & Lamborghinis provided by Bobileff Motorcars Company of San Diego
Boutique shopping including: Bella Stanza, CJ Jewlers, Henri Bendel, Katey Brunini, Laura Gambucci, Mister B, Pogah Couture, and more
A culinary sample of Italy provided by Via Italia of Encinitas
Wine bar including an Italian organic white provided by Corte Sant’ Alda & Reserve Syrah Provided by Bernardo Winery
Master musicians, flautist Raffaele Trevisani and his wife, pianist Paola Girardi will serenade you on flute and a spectacular grand piano provided by Piano SD (Raffaele Trevisani is known the world over and was trained by Sir James Gallway)
Coffee provided by Starbucks as you sample and purchase from a West Coast exclusive Galler Chocolate selection flown in from Belgium
Tickets are $75 per person, $100 at the door. Valet parking will be available for an additional fee. Tickets are limited. Please call 858-259-3602, or book online through http://www.kidskorps.org
SAN DIEGO, ARE YOU READY FOR YOUR CLOSE-UP?
Killian McHugh of Alyson Horn Casting in Hollywood brings his wildly popular "KILLIAN'S WORKSHOP" Auditioning for Commercials technique class to San Diego, August 29th and 30th, 2009 from 12:00pm-8:00pm, packing everything from his 4 Week Los Angeles workshop into one WEEKEND INTENSIVE at the Eveoke Dance Theatre in Northpark.
The TWO-DAY on-camera class is a GREAT way for actors to be seen! The event features private, one-on-one casting interviews, plus all the on-camera training, lessons and information you need to BOOK THE JOB! Come see why Killian's Workshop is the #1 Agent Recommended commercial class in Los Angeles.
"My agency refers our actors to Killian because he gets results. Simply put, if actors do what he tells them to do, they work." -Chaim Magnum, agent, Lemon-Lime Talent Los Angeles.
View a video gallery of Killian's students' current commercials and learn more at: www.killiansworkshop.com
Call (877) 553-0075 or email classes@killiansworkshop.com to register!
Thinking about building your family through third party reproduction? Then please join The American Fertility Association for a free Dessert & Learn Event, featuring Theresa M. Erickson, Esq. We will be poolside for an evening of conversation and exotic organic cupcakes at Rancho La Jolla on Monday, September 21 from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.. Get all of your questions answered at this free event, cupcakes included! Registration is required. For more information click here http://www.theafa.org/blog_images/dessert_and
PRESS RELEASE
RE: 4RD ANNUAL HERB DAY INFORMATION FAIR
BY: SAN DIEGO HERB CLUB IN BALBOA PARK
WHEN: SATURDAY OCTOBER 10, 2009 10AM – 2PM
CONTACT: CINDY CHRIST (619) 249-1064 CindyChrist@FollowingSeasons.com
NARRATIVE
The San Diego Herb Club will hold its 4rd Annual Herb Day Information Fair and once again showcase its “Trees for Health” project in Balboa Park. The club members will offer detailed guided tours to the public for over 5 acres and 60 trees and plants of medicinal value from all over the world.
The “Trees for Health” project is now over 14 years old and the trees are beginning to show impressive growth. The selection of trees is from a variety of geographic origins and have been chosen as examples of medicinal herbs found in common use, in research as sources for pharmaceuticals, as part of traditional culture health systems, nutri-ceutical foods with health uses, or plants for ritual and ceremony. The San Diego Herb Club “tree keepers” continue to develop the project and expand the range of medicinal plants, for both landscape beauty and educational value.
The Herb Day Info Fair is cost-free and open to the public. It is located on the Northeast corner of the Quince St./Balboa Drive intersection on the west side of the park. To find the location go to 6th Avenue and look for the Upas Street signal light. Turn to the East and enter the one-way road called Balboa Drive. Look for the Informational Kiosk on the left, just before you reach Quince St.
Just a sample of the range of plants includes such familiar medicinal plants as Tea Tree, Ginkgo, and Willow. There are also familiar culinary herbs that also have medicinal uses including Bay Laurel, Allspice and Rosemary as well as food plants with health properties such as Pomegranate and Pecan. A number of these trees are the source of valuable pharmaceutical compounds for treating cancer such as African Sausage Tree, Happy Tree and African Walnut. A large section of native plants, that have been used by local native tribes and modern settlers alike, are featured like the Catalina Wild Cherry, Octotillo, Mountain Lilac, Agave and Live Oaks. The Etrog, a type of thick-skinned citrus, is of particular interest for us since it is used in religious harvest celebrations that invite abundant rain fall.
You can simply come and wander around or go on a docent-led tour; you can get information to take with you, or choose to sign up as a gardening volunteer. It is a great place to bring a picnic and sit in a shady spot. For more information go to www.TheSanDiegoHerbClub.com