Calendar

PLAYS AND LAUGHS

Through Oct. 24: Compass Theatre finds out Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Thur.-Sat. at 7:30, Sun. at 2. 3704 Sixth Ave., Hillcrest, 619-688-9210, ­compasstheatre.com.

Through Oct. 25: Doug Wright’s Creditors walks audiences down the path of intrigue, 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.

Through Oct. 31: Ion Theatre stages the local debut of Bryony Lavery’s chilling Frozen, Thur. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 6 & 9. Sushi Space, 390 11th Ave., downtown, 619-374-6894, ­619-600-5020, ­iontheatre.com.

Through Nov. 1: Man from Nebraska visits Cygnet Theatre, 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 Nov. 1: The Savannah Disputation delves into faith and doubt, Tues. & Wed. at 7, Thur. & Fri. at 8, Sat. & Sun. at 2 & 8. Old Globe Theatre at the San Diego Museum of Art’s Copley Auditorium, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-234-5623, ­theoldglobe.org.

Through Nov. 1: San Diego Repertory Theatre’s Long Story Short is told by Groove­lily’s Brendan Milburn and Valerie Vigoda, Wed. at 7, Thur.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 7, plus some shows Tues. at 7 & Sat. at 2. Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza, downtown, 619-544-1000, sdrep.org.

Through Nov. 8: Disney’s Lion King stampedes into San Diego for Broad­way/San Diego, Tues. & Wed. at 7, Thur. at 7:30, Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 1 & 6:30; also Nov. 5 at 1. Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., downtown, 619-570-1100, broadwaysd.com.

Through Nov. 8: North Coast Repertory Theatre unfolds Talley’s Folly, a story of a long-awaited love, 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 Nov. 8: Sammy, based on the life of Sammy Davis Jr., sings out at the Old Globe Theatre Tues. & Wed. at 7, Thur.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 7. 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, 619-234-5623, ­theoldglobe.org.

Through Nov. 8: At Welk Resort Theatre, the hijinks of The Andrews Brothers enliven the stage Tues., Thur. & Sat. at 1:45 & 8, Wed. at 1:45 & 7, Sun. at 1:45. 8860 Law­rence Welk Dr., Escondido, 760-749-3448, welktheatre.com.

Through Nov. 14: Onstage Playhouse hosts A Nice Family Gathering, Thur.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2. 2931 Third Ave., Chula Vista, 619-422-7787, ­onstageplayhouse.org.

Through Nov. 22: Diversionary Theatre joins forces with Ion Theatre Company for Martin Sherman’s Bent, a love story set amid the Holocaust. Thur. at 7:30, Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 7. 4545 Park Blvd., University Heights, 619-220-0097, ­diversionary.org.

Through Nov. 22: Lamb’s Players Theatre reprises Joyful Noise, a play about composer George Fredrick Handel and singer Susannah Cibber, 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 Nov. 22: 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 Nov. 22: Moxie Theatre opens its new venue with the return of Dog Act, Thur.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2. 6663 El Cajon Blvd., 858-598-7620, moxietheatre.com.

Oct. 28–Nov. 22: Theatrical and comedy events at California Center for the Arts, Escondido include Strega Nona: The Musical, Oct. 28 at 9:30 & 11:30 a.m.; Moonlight Magic, Nov. 6 at 7:30; Comedy Night with Kevin Johnson and Friends, Nov. 7 at 6; Little Women, Nov. 13 at 7:30, Nov. 14 at 2 & 7:30, Nov. 15 at 2; Playwrights Project, Nov. 13 at 9:30 & 11:30 a.m.; How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Nov. 20 at 7:30, Nov. 21 at 2:30 & 7:30, Nov. 22 at 2:30; Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain Tonight!, Nov. 21 at 8. 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, 760-839-4138, ­artcenter.org.

Nov. 5-22: Boston Marriage, David Mamet’s witty Victorian-era tale walks down the aisle at Compass Theatre. Thur.-Sat. at 7:30, Sun. at 2. 3704 Sixth Ave., Hillcrest, 619-688-9210, ­compasstheatre.com.

Nov. 9- Jan. 3: Dickens comes to Escondido as the Welk Resort Theatre presents A Christmas Carol, Tues., Thur. & Sat. at 1:45 & 8, Wed. at 1:45 & 7, Sun. at 1:45. 8860 Lawrence Welk Dr., Escondido, 760-749-3448, ­welktheatre.com.

Nov. 10–Dec. 20: Bank robbers Bonnie & Clyde shoot ’em up at La Jolla Playhouse, Tues. & Wed. at 7:30, Thur. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 2 & 7. 2910 La Jolla Village Dr., UCSD campus, 858-550-1010; ­lajollaplayhouse.org.

Nov. 12-22: The 1940s Radio Hour follows the live broadcast radio show for troops overseas, with big band and swing music. Nov. 12-14 & 19-21 at 7:30, Nov. 15, 21 & 22 at 2. Studio A, Creative Arts Complex, MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Dr., Oceanside, 760-795-6815, ­miracosta.edu.

Nov. 12-29: The Foreigner pretends he doesn’t understand English—and ends up learning more than he wanted to know. Larry Shue’s comedy hits Avo Playhouse Thur. & Fri. at 7:30, Sat. & Sun. at 2 & 7:30. 303 East Vista Way, Vista, 760-724-2110.

Nov. 12–Dec. 6: Picasso at the Lapin Agile explores what would happen if Picasso and Albert Einstein met. New Village Arts Theatre undertakes Steve Martin’s script Thur.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 7. 2787-B State St., Carlsbad, 760-433-3245; ­newvillagearts.org.

Nov. 13, 15, 19, 21 & 22: Hansel and Gretel battle the evil witch in the Lyric Opera San Diego presentation, Thur.-Sat. at 7:30, Sun. at  2:30. Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave., 619-239-8836, ­lyricoperasandiego.org.

Nov. 13–Dec. 12: Holiday Memories, Russel Vandenbroucke’s adaptation of two Truman Capote stories, plays at  Scripps Ranch Theatre Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2. Legler Benbough Theatre, Alliant International University, 10455 Pomerado Rd., Scripps Ranch, 858-578-7728; scrippsranchtheatre.org.

Nov. 14-22: Shakespeare comes out once more this year for the Old Globe Theatre, as The Two Gentlemen of Verona visit the Copley Auditorium’s Arena Stage. Tues. & Wed. at 7, Thur. & Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2 & 8 (no show at 2 Nov. 14), Sun. at 2 & 7. 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, 619-234-5623; theoldglobe.org.

Nov. 14–Dec. 13: San Diego Repertory Theatre takes a holiday gamble with Seafarer. Conor McPherson’s script plays Wed. at 7, Thur.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2 & 7, plus some shows Tues. at 7 & Sat. at 2. Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza, downtown, 619-544-1000; sdrep.org.

Nov. 16 at 7:30: WordsWork Free Play-Reading Series pre­sents An Evening with Jonathan McMurtry's Shakespeare. Avo Playhouse, 303 East Vista Way, Vista, 760-630-7650.

Nov. 21–Dec. 27: The Grinch shows us why it’s not easy being green in the Old Globe Theatre’s yearly run of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! See Web site for performance times; no shows Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 4, 10 & 25. 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, 619-234-5623; theoldglobe.org.

Nov. 27–Dec. 27: With cornstarch snow crunches and sung commercials, It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play transports Cygnet Theatre audiences into the studio experience as well as the story, 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.

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

Oct. 25 at 5: The Grammy-winning Emerson String Quartet stops by UCSD’s Prebys Concert Hall. Gilman Dr. & Russell Lane, UCSD campus, La Jolla, 858-0534-TIXS, ­artpwr.com.

Oct. 25 & 30: Shows at Canes Bar & Grill include Peaches, Oct. 25 at 8; Inner Circle, Oct. 30 at 9. 3105 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach, 858-488-1780; canesbarandgrill.com.

Oct. 25–Nov. 8: Music and dance events at California Center for the Arts, Escondido include Youth Hip Hop Dance Showcase, Oct. 25 at 5; Navy Band Southwest, Oct. 29 at 7; Heartbreaker: Halloween Tribute to Led Zeppelin, Oct. 31 at 7:30; Brandon Yip, Nov. 4 at 4 &7; 14th annual Celebration of Music Education Concert, Nov. 8 at 4. 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, 760-839-4138, artcenter.org.

Oct. 25–Nov. 24: Acoustic Music San Diego presents Catie Curtis, Oct. 25; Tim Flannery, Oct. 30; Battlefield Band, Nov. 6; Hot Buttered Rum, Nov. 11, Peter Mulvey, Nov. 14; Ambrosia, Nov. 24; Po Girl, Nov. 28. All shows at 7:30. 4650 Mansfield St., Normal Heights, 619-303-8176, acousticmusicsandiego.com.

Oct. 26, Nov. 20, 21 & 23: Orchestra Nova’s “Flying Solo” features pianist Norman Krieger, Oct. 26 at 7:30 in Irwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Hall (11772 Sorrento Valley Rd., Ste. 212); “Haydn Seek” with Erin Breene, Nov. 20 at 7:30 in St. Paul’s Cathedral (2728 Sixth Ave., downtown), Nov. 21 at 7:30 in Irwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Hall, Nov. 23 at 8 in Sherwood Auditorium (700 Prospect St., La Jolla). 858-350-0290; ­orchestranova.org.

Oct. 26–Nov. 22:  Among the acts at the House of Blues are Regina Spektor, Oct. 26; Aaron Karo, Oct. 30; The Halloween Block Party, Oct. 31 at 9; Deadmau5 and Burns, Nov. 1 at 9; The Bravery, Living Things and The Dustys, Nov. 2 at 8:30; The Henry Clay People and Red Cortez, Nov. 3; Boyz II Men, Nov. 4; Robert Randolph and The Family Band, Nov. 5; All Time Low, Hey Monday and The Friday Night Boys, Nov. 6 at 7; Mat Kearney, Nov. 7; Hanson, Hellogoodbye, Sherwood and Steel Train, Nov. 7 at 6:30; Saul Williams, Nov. 12; Julian Plenti and I’m in You, Nov. 14 at 9; GWAR, Job for a Cowboy and The Red Chord, Nov. 15 at 7:30; Peter Bjorn & John, Nov. 18; Iration, Tomorrow’s Bad Seeds and B-Foundation, Nov. 19; Say Anything, Eisley, Moneen and Miniature Tigers, Nov. 21 at 7; The Black Crowes, Truth and Salvage Company, Nov. 22. Shows are at 8 unless otherwise stated. 1055 Fifth Ave., downtown, 619-299-2583, hob.com.

Oct. 27–Nov. 27: Acts at Anthology include Anthology House Band, Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10, 13, 17 & 24 at 7; Novamenco, Oct. 29; Jean-Luc Ponty, Nov. 4; Tyrone Wells, Nov. 5; Bill Champlin, Nov. 7; Great Big Sea, Nov. 11; Gin Blossoms, Nov. 12; Jon Mayer, Nov. 13; Chris Pierce, Nov. 13 at 9:30; Hiroshima, Nov. 14; Charles McPherson, Nov. 18; Jake Shimabukuro, Nov. 19; Joe Sample, Nov. 20 & 21; Eve Selis, Nov. 25; Colin Hay, Nov. 27. Shows are at 7:30 unless noted. 1337 India St., Little Italy, 619-595-0300, anthologysd.com.

Oct. 27–Nov. 21: Shows at Soma include Hit the Lights, Oct. 27 at 6:30; Dropkick Murphys, Nov. 7 at 7; Attack Attack, Nov. 11 at 6:30; Dashboard Confessional, Nov. 17 at 6; Finch and Bless the Fall, Nov. 19 at 6:30; The Whigs, Nov. 21 at 7. 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., 619-226-7662, somasd.com.

Oct. 28–Nov. 27: Performers at the Belly Up Tavern include The Tragically Hip, Oct. 28 at 8; Freeze Frame, Oct. 30; Blasphemous Guitars, Oct. 31; Minus the Bear, The Antlers and Twin Tigers, Nov. 2 at 8; Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, The Temper Trap and Family of the Year, Nov 3 at 8; Dinosaur Jr. , Lou Barlow and the Missingmen, Nov. 4; The Buick Wilson Band at 5:30, The English Beat at 9, Nov. 6; The English Beat, Nov. 7; Loud & Rich: Loudon Wainwright III & Richard Thompson, Nov. 11 at 8; Raveonettes, The Crocodiles and Dum Dum Girls, Nov. 12; Atomic Groove at 5:30, Elijah Emanuel at 9, Nov. 13; Keller Williams, Nov. 14; Pinback, Nov. 15; They Might Be Giants and The Guggenheim Grotto, Nov. 17 at 8; David Lindley & John Hammond, Nov. 18 at 8; Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers, Nov. 19; The Mar Dels at 5:30, West Indian Girl at 9, Nov. 20; Stripes & Lines and Helen Earth Band, Nov. 21; B.B. King and Lukas Nelson & the Promise of the Real, Nov. 22 at 8; Buck-O-Nine, Skanic and High Tide, Nov. 25; Candye Kane at 8, The Aggrolites, Stranger and The Earful at 9, Nov. 27. Shows at 9 unless noted. 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach, 858-481-8140, bellyup.com.

Oct. 30 & 31: Pala Casino’s Grand Cabaret features The 80s All Stars, Oct. 30 at 9; Platinum Rockstars, Oct. 31 at 8. 11154 Hwy. 76 East, Pala; 619-220-8497, palacasino.com.

Oct. 30–Nov. 22: The San Diego Symphony presents Mozart’s Requiem, Oct. 30 & 31 at 8; Día de Los Muertos concert, Nov. 1 at 7:30; Julie Budd performs the music of Barbra Streisand, Nov. 6 & 7 at 8; “Behold the Bold Umbrellaphant,” Nov. 8 at 2; John-Philippe Collard playing music of Saint-Saëns, Nov. 13 & 14 at 8, Nov. 15 at 2; Chamber Music Recital, Nov. 17 at 7:30; Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, Nov. 19 at 8; Mahler’s Song of the Earth, Nov. 20 & 21 at 8, Nov. 22 at 2. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., downtown, 619-235-0804, ­sandiegosymphony.com.

Oct. 31–Nov. 22: Those rockin’ the Casbah include The Night Marchers and The Creepy Creeps, Oct. 31; Melt Banana and Big Business, Nov. 1; Lawrence Arms, Teenage Bottlerockets and Cobra Skulls, Nov. 6; Chuck Ragan, Jim Ward, Frank Turner, Joey Cape and Audra Mae, Nov. 8; The Dutchess and the Duke, Greg Ashley, Christmas Island and Little Claw, Nov. 14; The xx, Nov. 20; Erin McKeown and Jill Sobule, Nov. 22. Doors open at 8:30 unless noted. 2501 Kettner Blvd., Little Italy; 619-232-4355, ­casbahmusic.com.

Nov. 6–8: The inaugural Mary Pickford Silent Film Festival takes place at La Paloma Theater in Encinitas. For times, films and tickets visit etcinfo.net. 471 S. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas.

Nov. 6-8: City Ballet’s Giselle tells of a young heroine who comes to the rescue of her lover. Nov. 6 & 7 at 8, Nov. 8 at 2. Spreckels Theater, 121 Broadway, downtown, 858-272-8663, cityballet.org.

Nov. 7 & 21: Concerts from San Diego Folk Heritage include Appalachian folk musician Chris Clarke, Nov. 7 at 7; Irish and Scottish duo Men of Worth, Nov. 21 at 7:30. San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas, 858-566-4040, ­sdfolkheritage.org.

Nov. 14, 17 & 28: The Neurosciences Institute hosts Sax and Violins, Nov. 14 at 7:30; Peter Erskine, Alan Pasqua, Darek Oles and Bob Mintzer, Nov. 17 at 8; Mike Wofford New York Trio, Nov. 28 at 8. 10640 John Jay Hopkins Dr., Torrey Pines Mesa, 858-405-2691, villamusica.org.

Nov. 14, 20 & 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.

Ongoing: The Spreckels Organ Society hosts free concerts every Sun. at 2 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 Nov. 1: SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular weekends feature trick-or-treating and ghoulish shows. 500 Sea World Dr., Mission Bay, 800-257-4268, ­seaworldsandiego.com.

Through Nov. 13: The San Diego Jewish Book Fair combines literature and Jewish history for its 15th annual event, with guest speakers, a sing-along concert, art activities, author presentations and signings, featuring CNN talk-show host Larry King. Various locations, including Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center (4126 Executive Dr., La Jolla). 858-457-3030; sdcjc.lfjcc.org.

Through Nov. 22: Mama's Pie in the Sky bake sale is currently under way to benefit San Diegans affected by AIDS or cancer. Pumpkin, pecan, apple and sugar-free pies are available for $20 each. 619-233-6262, pie@mamaskitchen.org or mamaskitchen.org.

Through Dec. 31: Imax films at the Fleet: Under the Sea visits colorful coral reef “gardens,” through Dec. 20. Adventures in Wild California shows off the state’s wild side, through Dec. 20. Amazon travels the world’s mightiest river, through Dec. 31. Call for showtimes. Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-238-1233, rhfleet.org.

Oct. 23-25: Arts and crafts, gourmet food and live entertainment abound at the 34th annual Harvest Festival, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5. Del Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, 858-755-1161, sdfair.com.

Oct. 24 at 6:30: San Diego chefs join forces at the San Diego Hall of Champions for Promises2Kids’ eighth annual Chefs and Champions for Kids fund-raiser to benefit foster children. Proceeds benefit the Guardian Scholars Program. 2131 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park, 619-234-2544, sdhoc.com.

Oct. 24: Zoofari throws a wildlife adventure at its first Safari Scramble Golf Tournament. Proceeds benefit endangered wildlife. Registration starts at 11; after-tournament dinner begins at 5. Meadow Lakes Golf Resort, 10333 Meadow Glen Way East, Escondido, 760-749-1620, zoofari.net.

Oct. 25, 1-5: The Historical Society hosts a tour of the Adobe Hacienda, designed in 1964 by architect Cliff May. 29200 Cole Grand Rd., Valley Center, 760-749-2993, ­valleycenterhistory.org.

Oct. 25, 4-8: The annual Indian Diwali Festival features music, dancing, food and a lamp-lighting ceremony, celebrating the Festival of Lights commemorated every year in India and worldwide. Events are centered on San Diego Museum of Art and Mingei International Museum, El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-239-0003, mingei.org.

Oct. 26-Nov. 1: The Faces of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, a traveling photo exhibit, is on display in Center Court at Westfield North County. 272 East Via Rancho Pkwy, Escondido.

Oct. 28 at noon: “Passion for Fashion and Frills” at the Westgate Hotel includes a fashion show and luncheon. Proceeds benefit the American Friends of Zandra Rhodes Museum in London. 1055 Second Ave., downtown, 619-557-3611, zandrarhodes.com.

Oct. 28–Dec. 3: Marionette and puppet shows put on by the Balboa Park Puppet Guild include “Magic Purple Potion,” Oct. 21-25; “Polka Dot Ghost,” Oct. 28–Nov. 1; “The Shoemaker and the Elves,” Nov. 4-8; “City Mouse/Country Mouse” and “The Monkey and the Crocodile,” Nov. 11-15, Nov. 18-22; “Santa and the Ho Ho Thief,” Nov. 25 & 27-29 & Dec. 2-3. Shows are Wed.-Fri. at 10 & 11:30, Sat. & Sun. at 11, 1 & 2:30. Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theatre (near the Air & Space Museum), Balboa Park, 619-544-9203, ­balboaparkpuppets.com.

Nov. 1-29: The San Diego Chargers take on the Oakland Raiders, Nov. 1 at 1:05; Philadelphia Eagles, Nov. 15 at 1:15; Kansas City Chiefs, Nov. 29 at 1:05. Qualcomm Stadium, 9449 Friars Rd., 619-280-2121, chargers.com.

Nov. 4: 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.

Nov. 4, 5-9: India St. shows off its array of Italian cuisine at the Taste of Little Italy. 619-233-3769, littleitalysd.com.

Nov. 7, 8, 21 & 22: 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.

Nov. 13-15: Seasons of the Heart Craft Fair takes over the Del Mar Fairgrounds, Fri. & Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4. 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, 858-755-1161, sdfair.com.

Nov. 21 at 11: Birch Aquarium’s Family Day is a Seahorse Celebration. Scripps Institution of Oceanography, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, 858-534-FISH; ­aquarium.ucsd.edu.

Nov. 21 at 6: The San Diego Derby Dolls skate into the Del Mar Fairgrounds for a roller derby match. 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, 858-755-1161, sdfair.com.

Nov. 14, 11-8: The Downtown Business Association of Escondido sponsors a monthly Second Saturday Art Walk. Downtown Escondido centered around Grand Ave., 760-745-8877, ­downtownescondido.com.

Nov. 14, 4-9: Apparel Therapy’s Covet “fashion swap” offers attendees a charity-supporting way to get a new wardrobe: For each item of clothing you hand over, you get to snatch one up in return. Lounge Six, Hotel Solomar, 435 Sixth Ave., downtown, 619-602-1091, ­appareltherapy.net.

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. The new 3D movie theater spotlights Dinosaurs Alive! 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-232-3821, sdnhm.org.

HALLS & WALLS

Through Oct. 31: At Lux Art Institute, work by sculptor Elizabeth Turk is on display. Thur.-Fri. 1-5, Sat. 11-5. 1550 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas, 760-436-6611, luxartinstitute.org.

Through Oct. 31: “Cali Orange Crush,” photos from across Southern California by Megan Lyders. Tues.-Sat. 10-7. Maida Salon, 1910 State St., downtown, 619-232-0807, maidasalon.com.

Through Nov. 1: At Visions Art Quilt Gallery, “Emily Richardson: Art Quilts.” Tues.-Sun. 10-4. 2825 Dewey Rd., Ste. 100, San Diego, 619-546-4872; quiltvisions.org.

Through Nov. 6: Kruglak Gallery at MiraCosta College features “Looking Out, Looking In.” Mon. & Tues. 2:30-7:30, Wed. & Thur. 11-3. 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside, 760-795-6657, miracosta.edu/events.

Nov. 13-22: At the San Diego Art Institute’s Museum of the Living Artist, “Collaborations” is on display Nov. 13-22. Tues.-Sat. 10-4, Sun. noon-4. 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-236-0011, sandiego-art.org.

Nov. 20–22: The Del Mar Antique Show & Sale and Century of Style Design Show takes place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Fri.–Sat., 11–8, Sun. 11–5. 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., 1-800-943-7501, calendarshows.com.

Nov. 17–Dec. 10: Kruglak Gallery at MiraCosta College displays “Back and Forward.” Mon. & Tues. 2:30-7:30, Wed. & Thur. 11-3. 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside, 760-795-6657, miracosta.edu.

Through Nov. 7: Distinction Artist Stu­dios & Gallery presents “Pinup Show,” fea­tur­ing Susan Heidi, Brain Viveros, Scott Rohlfs, Angelique Houtkamp, N.C. Winters, Molly Crabapple, Saratoga Sake. Thur.-Fri. 12-5, Sat. 10-5 (second Sat. 11-1) & by appt. 317 E. Grand Ave., Escondido, 760-781-5779, distinctionart.com.

Through Nov. 14: Quint Contemporary Art showcases works from Johannes Girardoni. Tues.-Sat. 11-5:30. 7739 Fay Ave., La Jolla, 858-454-3409, quintgallery.com.

Through Dec. 5: Joseph Bellows Gallery celebrates the 40th anniversary of the first U.S. moon landing with an exhibit featuring photos from Michael Light’s book Full Moon. Tues.-Fri. 10-5, Sat. 11-5. 7661 Girard Ave., La Jolla, 858-456-5620; ­josephbellows.com.

Through Dec. 31: Athenaeum Music & Arts Library displays recent acquisitions to the artist book collection and features Wendell King’s “A Piece of the Moon World,” through Nov. 7. Stephen Curry’s “Next to Nothing” and K.V. Tomney’s “Keeping in Form,” Nov. 14–Dec. 31. Tues.-Sat. 10-5:30 (Wed. till 8:30). 1008 Wall St., La Jolla, 858-454-5872, ljathenaeum.org.

Through Dec. 31: At the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Museum, “Quint: Three Decades of Contemporary Art” surveys artists shown by Quint Contemporary Art, including Mel Bochner, Manny Farber, Jean Lowe, Kim MacConnel, Ryan McGinness and Patricia Patterson. Tues.-Sat. 10-4, Sun. 1-5. 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, 760-839-4120, ­artcenter.org.

Through Jan. 3: Exhibitions at the San Diego Museum of Art include “Oceanic Art: A Celebration of Form,” through Jan. 3. “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. 3: At the San Diego Natural History Museum, “Baja California,” through Jan. 3 in the museum’s Ordover Gallery, displays imagery of the Baja peninsula by National Geographic photographer, author and expedition leader Ralph Lee Hopkins, along with images by American and Mexican photographers. “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, ordovergallery.com.

Through Jan. 9: At Lux Art Institute, artist Susan Hauptman is in residence Nov. 12-21; her works are on display through Jan. 9. Thur.-Fri. 1-5. Sat. 11-5. 1550 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas, 760-436-6611, luxartinstitute.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. “An American Dream” showcases Gregg Jabs’ ceramic works, through Jan. 10. 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, “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 Feb. 2010: The downtown site of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (1001 & 1100 Kettner Blvd., 619-234-1001) features installations by Tara Donovan, Oct. 25–Feb. 28. Thursday Night Thing returns Nov. 5, 7-10, with a mix of music and art. At the La Jolla location (700 Prospect St., 858-454-3541), “Automatic Cities: The Architectural Imaginary in Contemporary Art” and work from Marcel Duchamp and Joseph Cornell in “Museums in Miniature,” through Jan. 2010. Both sites Thur.-Tues. 11-5 (third Thur. till 7). mcasd.org.

Through Apr. 30: 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. Opening Nov. 21, “Block Busters!” offers the chance to play architect as well as builder. “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. “Fisch Out of Water” features colorful marine-inspired ceiling installations, through March 2010. June Schwarz’ enamel vessels are on display through March 2010. Tues.-Sun. 11-4. 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-239-0003, mingei.org. Mingei’s North County satellite offers “Rite and Ritual—Ceremonial Art Across Cultures.” Thur.-Sat. 11-4 (second Sat. 11-8). 155 W. Grand Ave., Escondido.

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: 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). 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.

Ongoing: At 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 Open daily 9-5. Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, 858-534-FISH, ­aquarium.ucsd.edu.

Ongoing: The recently opened “Animal Art” exhibit at the New Children’s Art Museum helps kids learn about our animal relatives, along with interactive exhibits, workshops and events designed to send 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: At the San Diego Women’s History & Museum Educational Center, “All Our Grandmothers” journeys through the lives of women who lived in the San Diego region 100 years ago. “85 Years of Women’s Suffrage” features artifacts from past women’s rights movements. 2323 Broadway, 619-233-7963, whmec.org.

Ongoing: The San Diego Historical Society features “San Diego Style,” an exhibition featuring 20th-century fashion, opening Oct. 1. Other 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.

Ongoing: At the Timken Museum of Art, 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.

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