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THEATER

Avo Playhouse hosts Claire Voyant: A Comic Book Spoof About Psychic Superheroes, May 7-17: Thur.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2. 303 Main St., Vista, 760-724-2110; vistixonline.com.

At Broadway/San Diego, the third smallest town in Texas comes to Sin City in Tuna Does Vegas, May 5-10: Tues. & Wed. at 7, Thur. at 7:30, Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 1 & 6. Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., downtown, 619-570-1100; broadwaysd.com.

California Center for the Arts, Escondido presents Cirque D’Or with the Golden Dragon Acrobats, May 3 at 4. 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, 800-988-4253; artcenter.org.

At Compass Theatre: Arthur’s psychiatrist steals the argyle socks he needs for his wedding night in Psycho­pathia Sexualis, through May 24: Thur. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 4 & 8, Sun. at 2. 3704 Sixth Ave., Hillcrest, 619-688-9210; compasstheatre.com.

Coronado Playhouse weaves a tale of mystery in Agatha Christie’s Spider’s Web, through May 24: Thur.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2. 1835 Strand Way, Coronado, 619-435-4856; coronadoplayhouse.com.

At Cygnet Theatre’s Old Town venue (4040 Twiggs St.), Bed and Sofa unfolds through May 31. Stamp collecting takes a dangerous turn in Mauritius, at the Rolando stage (6663 El Cajon Blvd.) through May 10. Shows are Wed. at 7:30, Thur.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 7. 619-337-1525; cygnettheatre.com.

Dear Harvey presents stories of gay politician Harvey Milk from the people who knew him best, May 25 at 8 in Diversionary Theatre. The Little Dog Laughed takes a look at the scandalous world of Hollywood celebs, May 7-31: Thur. at 7:30, Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 7, plus May 18 at 7:30. 4545 Park Blvd., University Heights, 619-220-0097; diversionary.org.

Ion Theatre showcases Martin McDonagh’s The Cripple of Inishmaan, the tale of an small Ireland town transformed by a moviemaker’s plans to film. April 25–May 10: Wed.-Fri, at 8, Sat. at 4 & 8, Sun. at 2 & 7. Lyceum Theatre (79 Horton Plaza, downtown). 619-544-1000; iontheatre.com.

Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie, based on his own family, plays on the Lamb’s Players Theatre main stage (1142 Orange Ave., Coronado), through May 24: Tues.-Thur. at 7:30, Fri. at 8, Sat. at 4 & 8, Sun. at 2. Business is anything but usual for an antique-shop owner in The Hit, through May 31 at Horton Grand Theatre (444 Fourth Ave., downtown): Thur. at 7:30, Fri. & Sat. at 4 & 8, Sun. at 2. 619-437-0600; lambsplayers.org.

Mo‘olelo Performing Arts Company brings Jane Martin’s Good Boy to La Jolla Playhouse, May 21–June 14: Wed.-Sat at 7:30, Sun. at 2:30. Mandell Weiss Forum Studio, UCSD campus, 2910 La Jolla Village Dr., La Jolla, 619-342-7395; moolelo.net.

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.

At North Coast Repertory Theatre: The many aspects of talent are examined in Old Wicked Songs, May 9-31: Wed. at 7 (except May 13), 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.

On the Old Globe Theatre’s main stage, Cornelia tells a tale of sex, power and American politics, May 16–June 21. On the San Diego Museum of Art’s Arena Stage at Copley Auditorium; Arthur Miller’s The Price rings out May 9–June 14. 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.

Lend Me a Tenor borrows Onstage Playhouse May 8–June 5: Thur.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2. 2931 Third Ave., Chula Vista, 619-422-7787; onstageplayhouse.org.

At Patio Playhouse, Veronica’s Room will have guests wondering what’s real, through May 17: Fri & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2. 201 E. Grand Ave., Ste. 1D, Escondido, 760-746-6669; patioplayhouse.com.

At Poway Community Theatre, Murder Among Friends examines complications of love and death plots, through May 17: Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2. 13250 Poway Rd., 858-679-8085; powpac.org.

Eva Marie Saint and Jeffrey Hayden star in On the Divide, based on the fiction of Willa Cather, May 16 at 8. Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Rd., Poway, 858-748-0505; powayarts.org.

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Cans in the Seats In tough economic times, people look for ways to tighten belts——and arts-type expenses often are deemed, well, expendable. But there’s an alternative: Get it for less. Some dollar-savers we’ve tracked down for you: Through May 16, the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, partnering with Interfaith Community Services, offers $3 off an adult ticket for each can of food (up to $15 per ticket) you bring to the box office, with the goods helping to feed the needy in North County. An ongoing deal: For those 18 and under, tickets are $5. 858-748-0505; powayarts.org. The Old Globe Theatre, aiming to increase attendance among the younger set, sells $20 tickets to those under 30. Over the cutoff age? The Globe’s Dave Henson points out that only one in a pair needs to qualify. 619-234-5623; theoldglobe.org. Even the ritzier shows can be had for less. The San Diego Opera sells seats for some performances for as little as $20 each (limit one), available two hours before curtain. “We’ve noticed a pronounced increase in rush ticket demand this season,” says the opera’s Edward Wilensky. 619-533-7000; sdopera.com. Know of a deal that makes attending the arts more affordable? Pass along details to phyllisd@ sandiegomagazine.com so we can share the wealth with our readers. ——PHYLLIS DEBLANCHE

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At San Diego Repertory Theatre, the Reduced Shakespeare Company presents The Complete History of America (Abridged), through Apr. 26: Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 2. Daddy Diaries explores actor Rick Najera’s life as a father of three young children, May 15-24: Wed. at 7, Thur. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 7. Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza, downtown, 619-544-1000; sdrep.org.

Neil Simon’s Chapter Two depicts a rocky relationship, playing at Scripps Ranch Theatre May 15–June 13: Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2. Legler Benbough Theatre, Alliant International University, 10455 Pomerado Rd., Scripps Ranch, 858-578-7728; scrippsranchtheatre.org.

At Welk Resort Theatre, Suds showcases the songs of the ’60s, Apr. 30–June 21: Tues., Thur. & Sat. at 1:45 & 8, Wed. at 1:45 & 7, Sun. at 1:45, with shows May 1 & 3 at 8, May 17 & 24 at 7. 8860 Lawrence Welk Dr., Escondido, 760-749-3448; welktheatre.com.

MUSIC

POP/ROCK

At Anthology: Vienna Teng and Ben Sollee, May 1; Arturo Sandoval, May 5 & 6; Carrie Rodriguez and Romantica, May 9; Yoshida Brothers, May 9 at 9:30; Anthology House Band, May 12 at 7; Alison Brown, May 14; Diane Schur, May 15; Ruthie Foster, May 19; Charles McPherson and Gilbert Castellanos, May 20; Luka Bloom, May 21; Candy Dulfer, May 24 at 7:30 & 9:30; Anthology House Band, May 26 at 7; Graham Parker, May 28. Shows are at 7:30 unless noted. 1337 India St., Little Italy, 619-595-0300; anthologysd.com.

At the Belly Up Tavern: Never So Few, May 1 at 5:30, with Elijah Emanuel & the Revelations, Stranger, Hi Roots and Da Bruddah at 9; Dennis Quaid &?the Sharks, May 2; Alpha Blondy, May 3; The Devastators and Dub Traffik Control, May 5; Franklin Lounge, Michael Tiernan and Colin Armstrong, May 6 at 8; Lydia Pense and Cold Blood, May 7 at 8; The Mar Dels, May 8 at 5:30, with Bob Schneider, Jason Shannon and Charlie Mars at 9; The Avett Brothers and Magnolia Electric Co., May 10; Lucero and Black Joe Louis, May 13; Jonathan Coulton and Paul & Storm, May 14 at 8; Mogwai, May 15; M83, May 21, The Virgins, Anya Marina and Lissy Trullie, May 22; Sweet and Tender Hooligans, May 23; Atomic Groove, May 29 at 5:30, with Stripes and Lines at 9; Common Sense and Guava Belly, May 30. Shows at 9 unless noted. 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach, 858-481-8140; bellyup.com.

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ART Leaves Are Falling All Around Jane Hammond’s “Fallen” installation grows as the toll of the Iraq War rises: Each death is represented by a handmade leaf inscribed with the name of the U.S. soldier who died. On display at the downtown site of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego through July 5. Thur.-Tues. 11-5 (third Thur. till 7). 1100 & 1001 Kettner Blvd., 858-454-3541; mcasd.org. ——P.D.

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At Canes Bar & Grill: Little John and Wayne Smith, May 1; Katchafire, Stranger and Tribal Theory, May 2; Tainted Love, May 9; Grouch & Eligh, May 16; 40 Ounces to Freedom, Frontyard and Rice Rokit, May 22; SOJA, Mike Pinto and High Tide, May 23; Atomic Punks, Priest Heavy and Dazed & Confused, May 24; Parker & Numberman, Makeshift and Pac 10, May 28 at 8; Hot August Night, May 29. Shows at 9 unless noted. 3105 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach, 858-488-1780; canesbarandgrill.com.

Rockin’ the Casbah: Mike Doughty, May 1 at 6:30; Damien Jurado and Laura Gibson, May 2 at 6:30; Joe Lally, Mr. Tube & the Flying Objects and David Scott Stone, May 2 at 9:30; William Elliott Whitmore and Fake Problems, May 3; Manic Hispanic, MEX and Screamin’ Yeehaws, May 4; Sleepytime Gorilla Museum and Stolen Babies, May 6; The Devil Makes Three and Long Live Logos, May 7; Spectrum, Crocodiles, Spirit Photography and Tapedeck Mountain, May 11; Cloud Cult and Say Hi, May 14; Isis, May 15; Big Sandy & the Flyrite Boys and Deke Dickerson & the Ecco-Fonics, May 16; The Dears, Great Northern and Eulogies, May 22; Obits and The Lights, May 23; The Answers, The Gay Dennys, Manual Scan and Everybody Violet, May 29; St. Vincent, May 30 at 5:30; Hair Theatre, Noise 292, The Wallflowers and The Mirrors, May 30. Doors open at 8:30 unless noted. 2501 Kettner Blvd., Little Italy; 619-232-4355; casbahmusic.com.

At Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre: No Doubt and Paramore, May 22 at 7:30. 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista, 619-220-TIXS; livenation.com.

At the House of Blues: Kreator, Exodus and Belphegor, May 1 at 6:30; Sammy Hagar, May 5; Steel Pulse, May 7; Iration, May 9 at 7; Dredg, Torche and Judgement Day, May 10 at 7:30; Doves, May 14; Ramon Ayala and El Nuevo Galope, May 15; Kevin Devine, Wild Light, Miniature Tigers and Brian Bonz, May 16 at 7; Soulive, The Shady Horns and Nigel Hall, May 17; Tech N9NE, May 18 at 7:30; Fischerspooner, May 20; Ben Folds, May 21; Manchester Orchestra, May 22 at 7:30; Cowboy Mouth, Dusty Rhodes and the River Band, May 22; Lady Sovereign, Chester French and Hollywood Holt, May 28; Mayhem, Marduk, Cephalic Carnage, Cattle Decapitation and Withered, May 31 at 5:30. Shows are at 8 unless otherwise noted. 1055 Fifth Ave., downtown, 619-299-2583; hob.com.

At Pala Casino’s Grand Cabaret: Julia Pang, May 23 at 7:30. 11154 Hwy. 76 East, Pala; 619-220-8497; palacasino.com.

At Soma: The Human Abstract, Oh Sleeper, Iwrestledabearonce, Vanna and A Shattered Hope, May 1; Napalm Death, Kataklysm, Toxic Holocaust, Coliseum, Trap Them and Sicarus, May 2 at 6:30; A Dull Science, Stereo Summer, Allstar, Play the Fox and Good Morning Milo, May 9; Propagandhi, May 30. Shows are at 7 unless noted. 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., 619-226-7662; somasd.com.

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