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For centuries, millions of people on the island of Madagascar have claimed to be descendants of the Lost Tribes of Israel. Does this claim have any basis in fact? In this presentation, Professor Natha... [more+]

For centuries, millions of people on the island of Madagascar have claimed to be descendants of the Lost Tribes of Israel. Does this claim have any basis in fact? In this presentation, Professor Nathan P. Devir examines the evidence, provides an overview of current Jewish activity on the island, and elucidates the implications of these claims and movements for Israel and the larger Jewish world. Book signing to follow. [less-]

He's been called the "rebelde del acordeón" ("rebel of the accordion"), and now legendary singer and musician Celso Piña is bringing the sounds of Mexico City to San Diego. If you've never been to a... [more+]

He's been called the "rebelde del acordeón" ("rebel of the accordion"), and now legendary singer and musician Celso Piña is bringing the sounds of Mexico City to San Diego. If you've never been to a Celso Piña show, get ready to dance as the Latin Grammy-nominated singer, composer and accordion player brings his groundbreaking brand of Mexican-influenced cumbia to Observatory North Park, with a feel-good mix of tropical sounds and norteño, ska, reggae, hip hop "y más". Piña hails from the rough neighborhoods of Mexico City and was a pioneer in the "sonidero" movement, brining gorgeous renditions of everything from “El Tren” and “Como el Viento” to his very famous version of “La Piragua” to fans around the world. [less-]

Everyone knows Dr. Ruth Westheimer from her career as a pioneering radio and television sex therapist. Few, however, know the incredible journey that preceded it. From fleeing the Nazis in the Kindert... [more+]

Everyone knows Dr. Ruth Westheimer from her career as a pioneering radio and television sex therapist. Few, however, know the incredible journey that preceded it. From fleeing the Nazis in the Kindertransport and joining the Haganah in Jerusalem as a sniper, to her struggle to succeed as a single mother newly-arrived in America, Mark St. Germain deftly illuminates this remarkable woman's untold story. "Becoming Dr. Ruth" is filled with the humor, honesty, and life-affirming spirit of Karola Ruth Siegel, the girl who became "Dr. Ruth." Find out more at the Broadway Theater in Vista. [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-]

Ray believes in the power of food. As a gourmet chef, he’s seen a bowl of berries help a woman fall in love. He’s heard stories of a meal prepared by a mother to keep a son from moving to the othe... [more+]

Ray believes in the power of food. As a gourmet chef, he’s seen a bowl of berries help a woman fall in love. He’s heard stories of a meal prepared by a mother to keep a son from moving to the other side of the world. Now, with the help of his uncle, who arrives unexpectedly from Korea, Ray is tasked with preparing a family soup recipe to keep his father alive. When words fail, a home-cooked meal transcends differences in this touching story of intergenerational connectedness, forgiveness and the sweetest spice of life: love. A mouthwatering meditation on the beauty of life, San Diego Repertory Theatre's "Aubergine" can be enjoyed at The Lyceum Space in San Diego. Find out for yourself why the "Los Angeles Times" hailed the show as “a rare form of entertainment, closer perhaps to enlightenment.” [less-]

Move over, Miss America -- there's a new "Pageant" in town! A loving ribbing of national beauty pageants, this clever, tongue-in-cheek show from OB Theatre Company takes its shots not by mocking the w... [more+]

Move over, Miss America -- there's a new "Pageant" in town! A loving ribbing of national beauty pageants, this clever, tongue-in-cheek show from OB Theatre Company takes its shots not by mocking the wild world of pageants from the outside, but by actually "being" one. Six contestants will take the Ocean Beach Playhouse and Arts Center stage to compete for the title of Miss Glamouresse, named after the show's fictional cosmetics company sponsor. You'll meet Miss Deep South, Miss West Coast, Miss Texas, Miss Great Plains, Miss Bible Belt and Miss Industrial Northeast as they compete in evening gown, talent, swimsuit and spokes-modeling competitions (the finalists answer "actual" calls from the Glamouresse Beauty Crisis Hotline!). The show's judges, selected from the audience, actually vote and determine the grand prize winner each night, so no two shows are ever the same. [less-]

Enjoy the concert version of a one-hour playlist that shuffles through music written in radically different times and places. Through the juxtaposition of these different pieces of music, you'll hear ... [more+]

Enjoy the concert version of a one-hour playlist that shuffles through music written in radically different times and places. Through the juxtaposition of these different pieces of music, you'll hear these works in whole new ways and discover new and unexpected connections between contemporary music and music written centuries ago. And even though they're written in very different surroundings, they've got something in common -- all of these pieces look ahead to the future. [less-]

"Guys and Dolls", a musical fable of Broadway, is “the show that defines Broadway dazzle,” per "The New York Times". "Guys and Dolls" begins with a bet. Nathan Detroit bets high-rolling gambler Sk... [more+]

"Guys and Dolls", a musical fable of Broadway, is “the show that defines Broadway dazzle,” per "The New York Times". "Guys and Dolls" begins with a bet. Nathan Detroit bets high-rolling gambler Sky Masterson that Sky cannot persuade Save-A-Soul Missionary, Sister Sarah Brown, to accompany him on a trip to Cuba. While Sky works his charms on the wary Sister Sarah, Nathan is doing his best to stay outside the matrimonial clutches of his long-suffering fiancée, Miss Adelaide, and at the same time, is trying to set up the biggest crap game in town as the authorities breathe down his neck! Set in New York City in the mid-20th century, "Guys and Dolls" is populated with gangsters and gamblers, missionary dolls and scantily clad showgirls, and one of the greatest musical scores in the history of American theatre. Larger-than-life characters -- Nicely Nicely Johnson, Benny Southstreet, Harry the Horse, Big Jule -- join Nathan, Sky, Sarah and Adelaide to deliver hit song after hit song, including “Luck be a Lady,” “Sit Down, You’re Rocking the Boat,” “If I Were a Bell” and “Take Back Your Mink.” Come experience "Guys and Dolls" at the Coronado Playhouse in San Diego. [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-]

Jean is not moving into a retirement home, so she recruits her best friends who are also in their 70s and a high-school intern to hatch a bold plan for a Utopian alternative. Formerly the domain of a ... [more+]

Jean is not moving into a retirement home, so she recruits her best friends who are also in their 70s and a high-school intern to hatch a bold plan for a Utopian alternative. Formerly the domain of a locally famous Bruce Springsteen cover band, Jean’s garage becomes the stage for a hilarious story about growing into yourself and getting what you want. Grace McLeod’s unforgettable comedy about rocking out to the beat of your own drum comes to the stage of San Diego’s MOXIE Theatre as part of its National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere. [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-]

In this classic Agatha Christie whodunit, 10 strangers are invited to an island by a mysterious, absent host. When people start to get killed, one by one, they discover that they are stranded indefini... [more+]

In this classic Agatha Christie whodunit, 10 strangers are invited to an island by a mysterious, absent host. When people start to get killed, one by one, they discover that they are stranded indefinitely. Could one of the guests be the killer? [less-]

Los Angeles Opera’s first ever “Artist-in-Residence” Matthew Aucoin has some music he wants to share with you -- from the past, from the present and predicting the future. Under Aucoin's baton, ... [more+]

Los Angeles Opera’s first ever “Artist-in-Residence” Matthew Aucoin has some music he wants to share with you -- from the past, from the present and predicting the future. Under Aucoin's baton, the San Diego Symphony will perform music by Beethoven, Schubert, Stravinsky, Lili Boulanger and others. Internationally acclaimed baritone Rod Gilfry make a special appearance to sing selections from Aucoin's own opera, "Crossing", based on the poetry of Walt Whitman. [less-]

Experience the delicacies and delights of Argentine culture without ever leaving home as you watch an authentic and passionate Argentine tango dance show and enjoy a delicious three-course meal at Pam... [more+]

Experience the delicacies and delights of Argentine culture without ever leaving home as you watch an authentic and passionate Argentine tango dance show and enjoy a delicious three-course meal at Pampas Argentine Grill, named "Best Steakhouse in San Diego" by the "San Diego Reader". Professional dancers Camille and Michael of the Positive Energy Dance Company will transport you to the romantic streets of Buenos Aires with their fiery moves. Please see the full event description for the dinner menu. [less-]

Why settle family disputes in court when you can do it on a game show? In this outrageous new musical from Greg Evans, two siblings find themselves competing on a game show that utilizes their ultimat... [more+]

Why settle family disputes in court when you can do it on a game show? In this outrageous new musical from Greg Evans, two siblings find themselves competing on a game show that utilizes their ultimate strength: fighting endlessly with one another. Along the way, the two discover that their love for each other runs deep and that blood is truly thicker than water -- or any dumb argument. Watch "Quibbling Siblings" take family feuds to the next level at the Patio Playhouse in Escondido. [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-]

"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-]

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-]

Prepare for a concentrated dose of theater magic! "A Jewel in the Crown City" is a musical celebration of 25 years in Coronado for Lamb's Players Theatre. 16 multi-talented performers and San Diego’... [more+]

Prepare for a concentrated dose of theater magic! "A Jewel in the Crown City" is a musical celebration of 25 years in Coronado for Lamb's Players Theatre. 16 multi-talented performers and San Diego’s hottest band take you on a thrilling musical journey through the best of their 25 years in Coronado. If you haven't seen many of their shows (or you have and you love them), this is the perfect way to get your fix. [less-]