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Siblings Bo and Ally are back in their childhood home for the funeral of their father. Their mother Carol has painted the whole house white and is suspected to have been heavily drinking since their f... [more+]

Siblings Bo and Ally are back in their childhood home for the funeral of their father. Their mother Carol has painted the whole house white and is suspected to have been heavily drinking since their father's death. What Ally and Bo come to find out is that their mother has a method to her madness as she pulls out some home videos of their father just before he died. Called a fusion between realism and the absurd, "A Permanent Image" is a tense exploration of the distance families put between themselves and what it takes to bring them back together. Featured are actors Anna Sandor, Salomon Maya, Sandra Ruiz and Daniel Jaquez with direction by James P. Darvas assisted by Emily Candia. [less-]

It's 1985, and rock star wannabe Robbie Heart, who still lives in his grandmother's basement, is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. He's the life of the party until his fiancee leaves him at the al... [more+]

It's 1985, and rock star wannabe Robbie Heart, who still lives in his grandmother's basement, is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. He's the life of the party until his fiancee leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie is so distraught that he makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. When he meets Julia, an admiring young waitress, Robbie falls madly in love. The only problem is that Julia is about to be married to a Wall Street shark — and unless Robbie can pull off the performance of a decade, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever. With a score that pays loving homage to the pop songs of the '80s, "The Wedding Singer" takes you back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up and a wedding singer might just have been the coolest guy in the room. Enjoy this fun musical, based on the hit Adam Sandler film, at San Diego’s Ocean Beach Playhouse and Arts Center. [less-]

Star Theatre Company presents "A Streetcar Named Desire." Come and join them for one of history’s most prominent, harrowing and arguably, Tennessee Williams' most revered works. Directed by David Sc... [more+]

Star Theatre Company presents "A Streetcar Named Desire." Come and join them for one of history’s most prominent, harrowing and arguably, Tennessee Williams' most revered works. Directed by David Schulz, this play will transport you back to the post-Prohibition, jazz-ridden era of the 1940s. Genteel, bourgeoisie Blanche Dubois, after having lost her teaching post and the family’s plantation, takes a streetcar named desire to the debauched realms of the South. Settled in the heart of New Orleans’ famous French Quarter resides her sister, Stella Kowalski married to brutish husband, Stanley. Plagued with the guilt of her past, Blanche struggles to maintain her lily-white status as haunting remnants of the "not so long ago" resurface throughout the play whilst she fights against the demise of her appearance and facade. A battle between classes, sexes and blood relations wrench at these compelling characters. [less-]

This poetic new play with music follows Ed, a gay Jesuit priest who leaves the Catholic church to reconcile with his estranged brother in an isolated and icy township in Alaska. As Ed confronts his tr... [more+]

This poetic new play with music follows Ed, a gay Jesuit priest who leaves the Catholic church to reconcile with his estranged brother in an isolated and icy township in Alaska. As Ed confronts his tragic past and tenuous future, he unexpectedly finds love beneath the starry Alaskan sky, and support from an unlikely ally. Introducing an auspicious new voice in American theatre, "The Hour of Great Mercy" is a tender, insightful and compassionate story about our collective relationship to illness, family, and redemption. Experience it at San Diego’s Diversionary Theatre. [less-]

Are you ready to make sandcastles with your besties? Or jump into the "love nest" with your sweetheart? Delight your senses as you touch, smell, see and listen to the fabulous exhibits all inspired by... [more+]

Are you ready to make sandcastles with your besties? Or jump into the "love nest" with your sweetheart? Delight your senses as you touch, smell, see and listen to the fabulous exhibits all inspired by love and happiness at the Museum of Love in Encinitas. This huge pop-up experience features interactive art displays overflowing with creativity and love. Relax in the hugs & kisses lounge, attach a special lock of love on the Paris fence, and even write something special on the gigantic wishing tree. Captivating displays, thoughtful presentations and a modern twist on entertainment inspire you to live, laugh and give in to those warm, fuzzy feelings around you. [less-]

With more than 100 speciality martinis to choose from, an array of delicious food, and top live acts from L.A., New York and beyond, Martinis Above Fourth | Table + Stage is the ultimate supper club e... [more+]

With more than 100 speciality martinis to choose from, an array of delicious food, and top live acts from L.A., New York and beyond, Martinis Above Fourth | Table + Stage is the ultimate supper club experience. On any given night, you'll enjoy entertainment ranging from jazz to pop to American standards, and even acts like an expert Dame Edna impersonator, comedians like Alec Mapa, movie and Broadway stars like Molly Ringwald and country musicians like Ty Herndon. Sit back and relax over a martini and treat yourself to a meal or a snack while you bask in the sounds of live music, comedy and more. Martinis Above Fourth | Table + Stage offers a hip, eclectic dining and entertainment experience in an upscale yet decidedly unstuffy environment. [less-]

Winner of the Tony and the Olivier Awards for Best Musical, "Crazy For You" wowed audiences on Broadway, the West End and around the world, perfectly showcasing iconic Gershwin songs. A zany rich-boy-... [more+]

Winner of the Tony and the Olivier Awards for Best Musical, "Crazy For You" wowed audiences on Broadway, the West End and around the world, perfectly showcasing iconic Gershwin songs. A zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic comedy, "Crazy For You" tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who goes to Deadrock, Nevada to foreclose on a rundown theater. When Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker, daughter of the theater owner, Bobby vows -- through cunning, razzmatazz and a hilarious case of mistaken identity -- to win Polly's heart and save the theater. Filled with memorable Gershwin tunes like "I Got Rhythm," "Naughty Baby," "They Can't Take That Away from Me," "Embraceable You," "But Not for Me," "Nice Work if You Can Get It" and "Someone to Watch Over Me," San Diego Musical Theatre presents this funny favorite at San Diego's Horton Grand Theatre. [less-]

Trinity Theatre is proud to begin its 2019 season (Season VII) with David Lindsay-Abaire’s zany play "Fuddy Meers." It tells the story of an amnesiac, Claire, who awakens each morning as a blank sla... [more+]

Trinity Theatre is proud to begin its 2019 season (Season VII) with David Lindsay-Abaire’s zany play "Fuddy Meers." It tells the story of an amnesiac, Claire, who awakens each morning as a blank slate on which her husband and teenage son must imprint the facts of her life. One morning Claire is abducted by a limping, lisping man who claims her husband wants to kill her. [less-]

Playwright, pianist and actor Hershey Felder is famed for bringing musical greats like Franz Liszt, Irving Berlin, Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, Pyotr Tchaikovsky and more to vivid life via a se... [more+]

Playwright, pianist and actor Hershey Felder is famed for bringing musical greats like Franz Liszt, Irving Berlin, Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, Pyotr Tchaikovsky and more to vivid life via a series of engaging and acclaimed solo shows. Now, 11 years after its limited-engagement local debut, San Diego’s own Hershey Felder returns to San Diego Repertory Theatre's Lyceum Stage with an entirely new take on the world’s most famous composer, Ludwig van Beethoven, as told through the eyes of a Viennese doctor who spent a portion of his boyhood by the Maestro's side during his last years. Featuring some of Beethoven's greatest works, from "Moonlight Sonata" to his Fifth and Ninth Symphonies and his "Pathetique" Sonata, this intimate bio-musical immerses you in the astounding life and genius of the famous composer through Felder's deeply-felt performance and unmatched piano virtuosity. [less-]

"Hound Dog," "Stand by Me," "Love Potion #9" -- the list of rock 'n' roll classics penned by the songwriting duo of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller is jam-packed with legendary hits. A high-energy celeb... [more+]

"Hound Dog," "Stand by Me," "Love Potion #9" -- the list of rock 'n' roll classics penned by the songwriting duo of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller is jam-packed with legendary hits. A high-energy celebration of this chart-topping body of work from "the Rodgers and Hammerstein of rock 'n' roll," "Smokey Joe's Café" is built around a series of comic and romantic vignettes set in the 1950s, and boasts nearly 40 landmark tunes, like "Yakety Yak," "Jailhouse Rock," "Spanish Harlem," "On Broadway," "Kansas City" and "Fools Fall in Love." This all-singing, all-dancing spectacular holds the record for the longest-running musical revue ever on Broadway, and the show's music won the 1996 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album. Don't miss "Smokey Joe's Cafe" when it hits New Village Arts Theatre in Carlsbad. [less-]

See if you can spot Gray Whales migrating down to Baja California on an Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Tour. Each year these magnificent creatures pass by Oceanside on their way south to breed, and ridin... [more+]

See if you can spot Gray Whales migrating down to Baja California on an Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Tour. Each year these magnificent creatures pass by Oceanside on their way south to breed, and riding aboard a luxury catamaran is one of the best ways to see them. While aboard you might also catch a glimpse of dolphins or other whales, and any sightings will be pointed out and narrated by an expert captain, who is also a certified naturalist. And even if the whales aren't being cooperative, you can enjoy fabulous ocean views as you cruise along on the comfortable boat, taking advantage of the covered and open-air seating areas during the scenic two-hour journey. [less-]

Circus Vargas is back with an all-new show that's sure to spark joy in the hearts of adults and kids alike. America's favorite traveling big top circus journeys back to the golden era of circus with "... [more+]

Circus Vargas is back with an all-new show that's sure to spark joy in the hearts of adults and kids alike. America's favorite traveling big top circus journeys back to the golden era of circus with "The Greatest of Ease" in National City. Jam-packed with aerial feats, acrobatics and clowning, not to mention a colorful cast of characters, world-class performers, music, comedy and more, "The Greatest of Ease" has plenty of treasures for the whole family to enjoy. Before the show, kids have the chance to step into the ring and learn cool circus skills. After the show, stick around to meet and take pictures with the cast. [less-]

When the sharp-tongued queens from "RuPaul's Drag Race" stomp and sashay onto the stage at the Balboa Theatre in San Diego, the library will officially be open for business. "Haters Roast: The Shady T... [more+]

When the sharp-tongued queens from "RuPaul's Drag Race" stomp and sashay onto the stage at the Balboa Theatre in San Diego, the library will officially be open for business. "Haters Roast: The Shady Tour" is the ultimate reading session, where drag superstars will sound off on everything from politics to love, social media to their fellow "sisters." Watch the stingers and zingers fly as this all-star lineup comes together for the biggest drag show of the year. [less-]

Enjoy up-close views of the beautiful marine life, sea cliffs and seven caves of the La Jolla Ecological Reserve on a two-hour guided kayaking tour. No experience is necessary for this fun excursion, ... [more+]

Enjoy up-close views of the beautiful marine life, sea cliffs and seven caves of the La Jolla Ecological Reserve on a two-hour guided kayaking tour. No experience is necessary for this fun excursion, and life-jackets are provided. After a brief lesson, you'll paddle out on a two-person kayak with an experienced and friendly guide to marvel at Arch Cave, Sunny Jim's Cave and others, and maybe even steer through the amazing double-sided Clam Cave (ocean conditions permitting). You might even catch glimpses of sea lions, harmless leopard sharks, Garibaldi fish and dolphins before returning to shore. [less-]

Kayak along San Diego Bay and explore the sights of the city in this leisurely guided tour that highlights the region's renowned architecture, history and maritime culture. Along the way, you'll enjoy... [more+]

Kayak along San Diego Bay and explore the sights of the city in this leisurely guided tour that highlights the region's renowned architecture, history and maritime culture. Along the way, you'll enjoy views of Petco Park, the Embarcadero, the USS Midway, Naval Station North Island, the Silver Strand, the San Diego Convention Center, the Coronado Bridge and Glorietta Bay -- all from the deck of your two-person, sit-on-top kayak. No previous kayaking experience is necessary for this fun and unique excursion that includes kayak rental, paddles, life vests and a paddle lesson. [less-]

One of Africa’s most recognized musicians, Mali’s pop icon Habib Koité has a deep and varied musical vocabulary, blending Afro-pop with jazz, rock, and even classical. His intimate vocal delivery... [more+]

One of Africa’s most recognized musicians, Mali’s pop icon Habib Koité has a deep and varied musical vocabulary, blending Afro-pop with jazz, rock, and even classical. His intimate vocal delivery blends beautifully with both the modern and ancient musical traditions from which he derives his inspiration. Koité is joined by Bassekou Kouyate, Malian musician and master of the ngoni, a traditional African lute. "Time Out" says, “Ngoni virtuoso Bassekou Kouyate can make notes bend like light rays in the desert heat.” Together, Koité and Kouyate exemplify the shared experience associated with the historical, cultural, and unifying properties of Malian music. Kouyate’s comfort in a vast array of musical settings actively complements Koité’s presence, resulting in a spirited collaboration that brings innovation and a sense of unity. [less-]

Dedicated to revealing and exploring the inherent complexities of street and social dance forms, Ephrat Asherie Dance (EAD) creates original contemporary work that straddles dance and theater. EAD deb... [more+]

Dedicated to revealing and exploring the inherent complexities of street and social dance forms, Ephrat Asherie Dance (EAD) creates original contemporary work that straddles dance and theater. EAD debuts "Odeon" at San Diego's Balboa Theatre, an original dance work set to the music of Brazilian composer Ernesto Nazareth, known for mixing early 20th-century romantic music with samba and other popular Afro-Brazilian rhythms. The piece delves into what happens when you bring together the extended family of street and club dances — including breaking, hip-hop, house and vogue — remix them, pick them apart and challenge them to inhabit unfamiliar spatial and choreographic contexts. [less-]

Magic Shop San Diego and 3 Generations, Inc. are proud to present an extraordinary dinner theater experience. Situated in the historic Gaslamp District of downtown San Diego, the Illusions Theatre and... [more+]

Magic Shop San Diego and 3 Generations, Inc. are proud to present an extraordinary dinner theater experience. Situated in the historic Gaslamp District of downtown San Diego, the Illusions Theatre and Bar is the perfect location to celebrate special occasions with a sensory experience beyond anything you can imagine. Gourmet food, fine liquors and wine enhance the spectacular entertainment from some of the most talented magicians in the country. This parlor magic show has been specially designed and choreographed for Illusions Theatre. It's not just a magic show; it's an adventure through your mind and a test of your imagination. [less-]

It's the Comedy Palace Stand-up Comedy Showcase, with up to six of the funniest comedians from Los Angeles and San Diego. If you've seen one showcase, that doesn't mean you've seen them all. There is ... [more+]

It's the Comedy Palace Stand-up Comedy Showcase, with up to six of the funniest comedians from Los Angeles and San Diego. If you've seen one showcase, that doesn't mean you've seen them all. There is a different lineup of comedians each time. [less-]

Every Friday night, San Diego's Cafe Sevilla Restaurant and Tapas Bar hosts "From Gypsy to Belly Dancing to Flamenco: The Journey", a dinner show featuring an authentic three-course meal and an atmosp... [more+]

Every Friday night, San Diego's Cafe Sevilla Restaurant and Tapas Bar hosts "From Gypsy to Belly Dancing to Flamenco: The Journey", a dinner show featuring an authentic three-course meal and an atmosphere of European elegance and Mediterranean spirit. These performances showcase the evolution of flamenco dance through the fusion of Moorish, Andalusian and Spanish folk dance performed by flamenco, gypsy, belly dancers, singers, percussionists and guitarists. You'll marvel at the passion, beauty and athleticism of this traditional art form as you feast on delicacies like the restaurant's famed Paella Valenciana and Crema Catalana. [less-]