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THEATER

Defending the Caveman, a comedic examination of the sexes, stops in at Balboa Theatre for Broadway/San Diego, Nov. 11-16: Tues. & Wed. at 7, Thur. at 7:30, Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 1 & 6. 868 Fourth Ave., downtown, 619-570-1100; broadwaysd.com.

At La Jolla Playhouse, Tobacco Road takes an honest look at humanity, thru Oct. 26. Follow a Greek muse on her journey to California in the musical Xanadu, Nov. 11–Dec. 31. Shows are 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.

The Light in the Piazza shines at Lamb’s Players Theatre (1142 Orange Ave., Coronado) thru Nov. 2: Tues.-Thur. at 7:30, Fri. at 8, Sat. at 4 & 8, Sun. at 2. At downtown’s Horton Grand Theatre (444 Fourth Ave.), Lamb’s homegrown hit Boomers returns, highlighting the music and memories of the baby-boom generation thru Nov. 30: Wed. & Thur. at 7:30, Fri. & Sat. at 4 & 8, Sun. at 2. 619-437-0600; lambsplayers.org.

The sexy French comedy Don’t Dress for Dinner cooks up the laughter at North Coast Repertory Theatre thru Nov. 16: 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.

On the Old Globe Theatre’s main stage, Clare Boothe Luce’s The Women examines the behavior of females in love thru Oct. 26. Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! charms audiences again, Nov. 15–Dec. 28. On the San Diego Museum of Art’s Copley Auditorium arena stage (subbing for the Carter), Back Back Back visits professional baseball, thru Oct. 26. The joint USD-Globe production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream plays Nov. 8-16. 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 looks at Southern California politics in Water and Power, thru Nov. 16: Tues. & Wed. at 7, Thur.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 7. The Princess and the Black-Eyed Pea adds soul to the familiar fairy tale, Nov. 23–Dec. 21. Shows are Tues. & Wed. at 7, Thur.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 7. Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza, downtown, 619-544-1000; sandiegorep.com.

Irving Berlin’s I Love a Piano resounds at the Welk Resort Theatre thru Nov. 9. The Forever Plaid lads ride again with the holiday special Plaid Tidings, Nov. 13–Dec. 28. Shows are 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, spells out The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Nov. 8 at 8, Nov. 9 at 2 & 7. 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, 800-988-4253; artcenter.org.

Howard Rubenstein’s translation of Racine’s Brittanicus premieres at Compass Theatre thru Nov. 23: Thur.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2. The musical Backwater Blues sings out thru Nov. 26: Mon.-Wed. at 7:30, Sun. at 7. 3704 Sixth Ave., Hillcrest, 619-688-9210; compasstheatre.com.

Coronado Playhouse hosts a new musical, The Magical Forest, Oct. 24–Nov. 30: Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2. 1835 Strand Way, Coronado; 619-435-4856; coronadoplayhouse.com.

At Cygnet Theatre’s Rolando stage (6663 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. N), Dying City examines loss, thru Oct. 26: Wed. at 7:30, Thur.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 7. It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play broadcasts Nov. 20–Dec. 28: Tues.-Wed. at 7:30, Thur.-Sat. at 8 (Dec. 6 & 24 at 2 instead), Sun. at 2 & 7. At the Old Town venue (4040 Twiggs St.), A Christmas Carol is revamped Nov. 28–Dec. 28: Tues.-Wed. at 7:30 (no show Dec. 2), Thur.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 7 (Nov. 30 at 2 only). 619-337-1525; cygnettheatre.com.

Scrooge in Rouge, a cross-dressing version of the classic, parks at Diversionary Theatre Nov. 20–Dec. 21: Thur. at 7:30, Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 7. 4545 Park Blvd., University Heights, 619-220-0097; diversionary.org.

Ion Theatre spotlights Neil LaBute’s In a Dark Dark House and Bash, alternating shows thru Nov. 1: Thur.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7. 6 divides into three plays a century apart, Nov. 13–Dec. 20: Thur.-Sat. at 8:30, Sun. at 7. Academy of Performing Arts, 4580-B Alvarado Canyon Rd., Mission Valley, 619-374-6894; iontheatre.com.

Moxie Theatre tackles the slavery debate in Bleeding Kansas, thru Nov. 2 at Diversionary Theatre (4545 Park Blvd., University Heights). 858-598-7620; moxietheatre.com.

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.

Lovers wrangle in New Village Arts Theatre’s Fool for Love, thru Oct. 26: Thur.-Fri. at 8, Sat. at 3 & 8, Sun. at 2. 2787-B State St., Carlsbad, 760-433-3245; newvillagearts.org.

Big Brother is watching in the George Orwell classic 1984, at Onstage Playhouse thru Nov. 29: Thur.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2. 2931 Third Ave., Chula Vista, 619-422-7787; onstageplayhouse.org.

At Patio Playhouse, bittersweet Reckless puts the holiday season in perspective, Nov. 14–Dec. 7: Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2. 201 E. Grand Ave., Ste. 1D, Escondido, 760-746-6669; patioplayhouse.com.

Poway Community Theatre opens the door for Kenneth Lonergan’s Lobby Hero, thru Nov. 9: Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2. 13250 Poway Rd., 858-679-8085; powpac.org.

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BOOKSHELF

Birds of a Feather

In 1985, Stacey O’Brien, a biologist specializing in wild-animal behavior, met a four-day-old baby barn owl suffering from nerve damage in one of its wings. The owl couldn’t survive in the wild, so O’Brien adopted him, named him Wesley, and the pair spent 19 years together until his death. Wesley the Owl: The Remarkable Love Story of an Owl and His Girl (Free Press, $23) is the story of their life together, and in many ways, it’s a proud parent’s story. O’Brien shares much of what she learned about owls in the years she spent with Wesley and also shows readers what it’s like inside the owl research community. Although O’Brien now lives in Orange County, she spent 11 years in La Costa——with Wesley——and writes about that period, including how she discovered that the owner of her neighborhood coffeehouse, La Costa Coffee Roasters, had barn owls nesting under the roof of his shop. O’Brien has a scientist’s eye for detail, but gives us those details tenderly.

Oceanside writer Tom Kirkbride’s debut young-adult novel is Gamadin: Word of Honor (Emerald Book Company, $21.95). It’s a science-fiction novel focused on two 16-year-old boys, both surfers in Southern California, who wind up rescuing a film star from a capsized yacht. That good deed sends them off on the adventure of their lives, involving a host of otherworldly characters all searching for the galaxy’s most powerful weapon, an ancient Gamadin spaceship known as Millawanda. ——EILENE ZIMMERMAN

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MUSIC

POP/ROCK

At Anthology: Melody Gardot, Oct. 25; Judy Wexler, Oct. 28; Amel Larrieux, Oct. 29 & 30 at 7:30 & 9:30; The Tubes Halloween Party, Oct. 31 at 7:30 & 9:30; House Band Motown Revue, Nov. 1, Haute Chili at 10; Anthology House Band, Nov. 6 at 7; Tab Benoit, Nov. 7; Toots Thielemans with Kenny Werner Trio, Nov. 8 at 7:30 & 9:30, Nov. 9; Anthology House Band, Nov. 13 at 7; Jonatha Brooke and Glen Phillips, Nov. 14 at 7:30 & 9:30; Barbara Tobler, Nov. 18; Novamenco, Nov. 19; Anthology House Band, Nov. 20 at 7; Charles McPherson, Nov. 22 at 7:30 & 9:30; Gene Perry Latin Orchestra, Nov. 26. Shows are at 7:30 unless noted. 1337 India St., Little Italy, 619-595-0300; anthologysd.com.

At the Belly Up Tavern: Atomic Punks, Oct. 25; Young Dubliners, Oct. 26 at 8; Sonya Kitchell and The Slip, Oct. 27 at 8; The Mountain Goats and Kaki King, Oct. 28; Everlast, Oct. 29; Cowboy Mouth, Oct. 30; Halloween Heat, Oct. 31; Secret Machines, Nov. 1; Keller Williams, Nov. 6; Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers, Nov. 7; Stepping Feet, Nov. 8; Little Feat, Nov. 10 at 8; Missy Higgins, Nov. 12 at 8; Galactic, Nov. 13; Groundation, Nov. 14; Stripes and Lines, Nov. 15; Devon Allman’s Honey Tribe, Nov. 16 at 8; Elisa, Nov. 17 at 8; Bacon Brothers, Nov. 20; Buck-O-Nine, Nov. 26; English Beat, Nov. 28. Shows at 9 unless noted. 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach, 858-481-8140; bellyup.com.

At Canes Bar & Grill: Devin the Dude, Oct. 25; Blind Melon, Oct. 26; Never Say Die, Oct. 29; Dead Man’s Party Halloween show, Nov. 1 at 9; Hard Echo, Motus, Deaf Zero, Forty One Sixty and Tainted Society, Nov. 6; Collie Buddz, Nov. 7 at 9; Jedi Mind Tricks, Nov. 8; Method Man and Redman, Nov. 13; Wild Child (Doors tribute), Nov. 15 at 9; Mest, Nov. 19; Vokab Kompany, The Concrete Project, The Kneehighs and Randam Luck, Nov. 21 at 9; Tainted Love (’80s tribute), Nov. 22 at 9; The Melvins, Nov. 26; Cash’d Out (Johnny Cash tribute), Nov. 29 at 9. Shows at 8 unless noted. 3105 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach, 858-488-1780; canesbarandgrill.com.

Rockin’ the Casbah: Alex Woodward, Oct. 25; Jeffrey Lewis and Talkdemonic, Oct. 27; Greg Laswell and Get Back Loretta, Oct. 28; Greg Laswell, Matt Curreri and Ex Friends, Oct. 29; Ted Leo, Pharmacists and Titus Andronicus, Oct. 30; Wild Weekend and Black Hondo, Oct. 31; The Heavy and Kenan Bell, Nov. 1; The Revival Tour, Nov. 2; Magnetic Morning, Nov. 4; Sole and The Skyrider Band, Nov. 5; No Use for a Name and Pulley, Nov. 7; Electric Six, Local H and The Golden Dogs, Nov. 8; King Khan and BBQ Show, Nov. 11; Dead Confederate and The Northstar Session, Nov. 12; Crooked Fingers and Port O’Brien, Nov. 13; Torche, Black Cobra and Clouds, Nov. 14; Mudhoney, Japanese Motors and The Heartaches, Nov. 15; Gang Gang Dance, Growing and Rainbow Arabia, Nov. 16; Love Is All and Vivian Girls, Nov. 17; AIDS Wolf, Nov. 18; Shake Appeal, Nov. 22 at 10:30; My Brightest Diamond, Clare & the Reasons, Nov. 25; Deerhunter and Times New Viking, Nov. 28; Blitzen Trapper and The Parson Redheads, Nov. 29. Doors open at 8:30 unless noted. 2501 Kettner Blvd., Little Italy; 619-232-4355; casbahmusic.com.

Alanis Morissette appears at the Civic Theatre Nov. 10 at 8. 1100 Third Ave., downtown, 619-570-1100; sandiegotheatres.org.

At 4th and B: Rose Royce, Nov. 1 at 8; The Faint, Nov. 6 at 8; Cafe Tacuba, Nov. 18 at 6:30. 345 B St., downtown, 619-231-4343; 4thandb.com.

At the House of Blues: The Matches, Valencia and The Status, Oct. 25; Matt Nathanson and Jesse Baylin, Oct. 28 at 7:30; Umphrey’s McGee, Oct. 29; Apocalyptica, Oct. 30; Jack’s Mannequin, Oct. 31 at 4:30; The Damned, Nov. 1; Cobra Starship, Nov. 2 at 7; Ingrid Michaelson, Nov. 5 at 7:30; The Expendables, Nov. 6 at 7:45; The B-52s, Nov. 7; Enanitos Verdes, Nov. 8; Joe Satriani, Nov. 12; Kottonmouth Kings, Nov. 14 at 7; Melissa Ferrick, Nov. 14; Mason Jennings, Nov. 15; Hanson, Nov. 16 at 7:15; Matisyahu and Flobots, Nov. 17 at 7:30, Jay Brannan and Misfits, Nov. 19; Alejandra Guzman, Nov. 20; Scars on Broadway, Nov. 21; Face to Face, Nov. 22 at 7:30; GWAR, Nov. 23 at 7; Ben Kenney, Nov. 24; Sisters of Mercy, Nov. 29 at 9; Bell Biv Devoe, Nov. 30. Shows at 8 unless noted. 1055 Fifth Ave., downtown, 619-299-2583; hob.com.

At Pala Casino’s Grand Cabaret: Superfunk Fantasy, Oct. 31 at 8:30. Hwy. 76 East, Pala; 619-220-8497; palacasino.com.

At Petco Park: Madonna, Nov. 4 at 7:30. 100 Park Blvd., downtown, 619-220-8497; petcoparkevents.com.

At San Diego Sports Arena: Carrie Underwood, Nov. 8 at 7:30; Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Nov. 22 at 8; Celine Dion, Nov. 25 at 8. 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., 619-224-4174; sandiegoarena.com.

SDSU venues: At Open Air Theatre (5500 Campanile Dr.): Jason Mraz and Lisa Hannigan, Oct. 31 at 7:30. At Cox Arena (5500 Canyon Crest Dr.): Neil Young, Death Cab for Cutie and Everest, Oct. 29 at 7; Rise Against, Alkaline Trio, Thrice and The Gaslight Anthem, Oct. 30 at 6; New Kids on the Block, Nov. 25 at 8. SDSU campus, 619-594-6947; coxarena.com.

At Soma: Bleeding Through, Oct. 25; All Time Low, Oct. 31 at 7; Suicide Silence, Nov. 1; Maylene & the Sons of Disaster, Nov. 2 at 6; Hawthorne Heights, Nov. 5; Misdelphia, Nov. 7 at 7; Dragonforce, Nov. 8; Minus the Bear, Nov. 14 at 7; Ludo, Nov. 15; Underoath, Nov. 16 at 7; Portugal the Man, Nov. 20 at 7; The Faceless, Nov. 22 at 6; Metro Station, Nov. 26; The Birthday Massacre, Nov. 28 at 7; Pierce the Veil, Nov. 29. Shows at 6:30 unless noted. 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., 619-226-7662; somasd.com.

At Spreckels Theater: Ray Lamontagne, Nov. 1 at 8; Citizen Cope, Nov. 8 at 7:30. 121 Broadway, downtown, 619-235-9500; spreckels.net.

At Viejas Casino’s DreamCatcher Showroom: The Spinners, Nov. 7 at 6:30. 5000 Willows Rd., Alpine. 619-659-2426; viejasentertainment.com.

CLASSICAL

The chamber-music ensemble Camarada presents “American Pie,” sampling favorites from pop to classic, Nov. 1 at 6:30 in Patrick Moore Gallery (2400 Kettner Blvd., Ste. 103, Little Italy). 619-231-3702; camarada.org.

The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra is conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, Nov. 22 at 8. At Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., downtown, 619-570-1100; sandiegotheatres.org.

Fallbrook Music Society hosts a Redlands Symphony Orchestra performance of Rouse’s Trombone Concerto and Brahms’ Symphony No. 2, Nov. 2 at 3. Bob Burton Center of the Performing Arts, 2400 S. Stagecoach Dr., Fallbrook, 760-451-8644; fallbrookmusicsociety.org.

La Jolla Symphony & Chorus presents Sacred Voices Concerts: The Motet Project, Nov. 22 at 7 in St. Paul’s Cathedral (2728 Sixth Ave, downtown), Nov. 23 at 7 in St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church (6628 Santa Isabel St., Carlsbad). 858-534-4637; lajollasymphony.com.

Lyric Opera San Diego produces Donizetti’s comic opera Daughter of the Regiment, Nov. 14, 20 & 22 at 7:30, Nov. 16 & 23 at 2:30. Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave., North Park, 619-239-8836; lyricoperasandiego.org.

The San Diego Symphony presents Holst’s The Planets in the Jacobs’ Masterworks Concert series, Oct. 24-26: Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2. In the Winter Pops series, “Haunted Hamlisch” celebrates Halloween Oct. 31 & Nov. 1 at 8; the “Symphony Spooktacular” Family Festival concert is Nov. 2 at 2, with Día de los Muertos at 7:30. Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra plays Nov. 7-9: Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2. Stravinsky’s Petrushka Suite features the Romeros guitar quartet .Nov. 21-23: Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2. The Winter Pops offers Compania Flamenco Jose Porcel, Nov. 30 at 2. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., downtown, 619-235-0804; sandiegosymphony.com.

Westwind Brass performs Nov. 1 at 4 in the Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca College (12122 Cuyamaca College Dr. W., El Cajon); Nov. 2 at 6 in Torrey Pines Christian Church (8320 La Jolla Scenic Drive N, La Jolla); Nov. 22 at 7 in Kassebaum Theatre at Mater Dei Catholic High School (1615 Mater Dei Dr., Chula Vista); Nov. 30 at 4 in La Mesa First United Methodist Church (4690 Palm Ave., La Mesa). 619-501-3562; westwindbrass.org.

OF NOTE

Acoustic Music San Diego presents Eliza Gilkyson, Oct. 25; Dave Alvin, Nov. 1; Ellis Paul, Nov. 9 at 5 & 7:30; Vance Gilbert, Nov. 22; Doyle Dykes, Nov. 23; Tom Russell, Nov. 28. Shows at 7:30 unless noted. 4650 Mansfield St., Normal Heights, 619-303-8176; acousticmusicsandiego.com.

Athenaeum Music & Arts Library offers free mini-concerts most Mondays at noon through spring. At the La Jolla site (1008 Wall St.): Jazz Pigs, Oct. 27; La Catrina Quartet, Nov. 10; Wyn Wilson and Billy Wolfe, Nov. 24. At Lyceum Theatre (79 Horton Plaza, downtown): Jazz Pigs, Nov. 3; La Catrina Quartet, Nov. 17. 858-454-5872; ljathenaeum.org.

Bernardo Winery offers live jazz every Sun., 2-5, Mar. thru Nov. 30. 13330 Paseo del Verano North, San Diego, 858-487-1866; bernardowinery.com.

California Center for the Performing Arts, Escondido presents the Capitol Steps, Oct. 25 at 8; Vince Gill, Oct. 28 at 8; San Diego Symphony, Nov. 6 at 8; Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Nov. 15 at 8. In the Free Concerts First Wednesdays series: “Dance of the Lemons: Sour But True,” Nov. 5 at 4 & 7. 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, 800-988-4253; artcenter.org.

Poway Center for the Performing Arts presents Natalie MacMaster, Oct. 24 at 8; Page by Page, Nov. 22 at 8. 15498 Espola Rd., Poway, 858-748-0505; powayarts.org.

San Diego Folk Heritage presents Halloween Story Night, Oct. 31 at 7; Joel Rafael, Nov. 8 at 7, both in Templar’s Hall in Old Poway Park (14134 Midland Rd., Poway); Men of Worth, Nov. 15 at 7:30 at San Dieguito United Methodist Church (170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas). 858-566-4040; sdfolkheritage.org.

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.

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