August 12-16 – San Diego Union-Tribune

Here are some of the best things to do this week in San Diego, from Monday, August 12th through Friday, August 16th.

Check back on Wednesday for our guide to things to do this weekend.

Monday

Summer Organ Festival: The Spreckels Organ Society’s summer series continues with free concerts on Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m. through Sept. 2. The next performance will be on Monday: Orange County Cathedral organist David Ball plays with sopranos Lauren McCaul and Alyce Reynaud and other musical artists. 2125 Pan American E. Road, Balboa Park, San Diego. Full schedule at spreckelsorgan.org/summer-organ-festival

Free Folk Ballet Classes: Alma del Barrio will be offering free folkloric ballet classes for adults. Participants can sign up in person at the door. Monday, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. 3795 Fairmount Avenue,San Diego. Free. sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/free-ballet-folkorico-classes-adults-393562

Tuesday

Cons of Craft Beer: Learn from beer industry experts at a conference hosted by the San Diego Brewers Guild. It will highlight opportunities to connect brewers from Baja California with brewers from San Diego. There will also be beer tastings and a trade show. Tuesday, from 11:30 am to 6 pm. MiraCosta College San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff. $70 for general public and $60 for members. web.sdbeer.com/events/San-Diego-Craft-Beer-Con-2024-2532/details

Twilight in the Park: The free summer concert season at Spreckels Organ Pavilion continues with three midweek concerts at 6:30 p.m. through Aug. 29. This week, Classic Buzz Band on Tuesday; Bayou Brothers on Wednesday; Charlie Chavez and Afrotruko on Thursday. Balboa Park, San Diego. Schedule at balboapark.org/twilight-concerts

‘Velour: A Drag Spectacular’ premieres in previews on Tuesday: La Jolla Playhouse and Tectonic Theater Project present the world premiere of drag artist Sasha Velour and playwright Moisés Kaufman’s queer coming-of-age fantasy, inspired by Velour’s personal origin story, featuring video and projection mapping technology, lip-syncing and storytelling. Previews Tuesday through Aug. 17. Opens Aug. 18 and runs through Sept. 15. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 1 and 7 p.m. Sunday. Potiker Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, UCSD La Jolla. Admission: $30 to $64. (858) 550-1010, lajollaplayhouse.org

“Mrs. Holmes and Mrs. Watson – Apt. 2B”: The Old Globe presents Kate Hamill’s all-female adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle’s “Sherlock Holmes” detective team. 7 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sundays. Through August 25. Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, the Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, San Diego. $49 and up. (619) 234-5623, theoldglobe.org

Free days for residents: On Tuesdays throughout the month, different local museums open their doors for free to locals. The locations open this week are the San Diego Air & Space Museum, The Veterans Museum, and the Comic-Con Museum. Be sure to bring ID. balboapark.org/resident-free-days/

“Henry VI”: The Old Globe presents the world premiere of Barry Edelstein’s two-play adaptation of William Shakespeare’s three history plays, “Henry VI,” which tell the story of England’s Wars of the Roses. “Part One: Flowers and France” and “Part Two: Rebellion and Reckoning” are playing in rotating repertory through September 15. All performances at 8 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, San Diego. $35 to $116. (619) 234-5623, theoldglobe.org

New arts center offers classes: The new Pacific View Arts Center will offer a variety of classes and workshops starting August 13, including performing arts, dance, singing, songwriting, drawing, painting, watercolor, sculpture, writing and sewing. 380 West F St., Encinitas. pacificviewartscenter.com.

Wednesday

La Jolla Music Society presents ‘Notes on a Scandal’: LJMS’s SummerFest 2024 continues with this concert of works by Gesualdo, Debussy, and Franck, featuring pianists Inon Barnatan and Conrad Tao; violinists Blake Pouliot and Simone Porter; violists Matthew Lipman and Masumi Per Rostad (pictured); and cellist Paul Wiancko. Wednesday, 7pm. Baker-Baum Concert Hall, Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $38 to $85. (858) 459-3728, theconrad.org

Concert for emerging composers: San Diego New Music presents works by student composers from San Diego, Tijuana and Ensenada. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Athenaeum Art Center, 1955 Julian Ave., Logan Heights. $15. .ljathenaeum.org

“Don’t dress for dinner”: North Coast Rep presents this fast-paced French farce about philandering spouses. 7 p.m. Wednesdays; 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Through Aug. 18. 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. $54 and up. (858) 481-1055, northcoastrep.org

Thursday

Aztecs women’s soccer vs. Cal State Bakersfield: The Aztecs’ fall sports are back in action, with the women’s soccer team playing its first home game of the season. The first 1,000 fans to arrive at the stadium will receive an Aztecs soccer scarf. Thursday, 7 p.m. Snapdragon Stadium, 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego. Tickets start at $10. Free for students with RedID. sdsu.edu/events-calendar?utm_source=salesforce&utm_medium=email#event-details/6573ce89-6953-4623-9a77-36f00b2908d3

Legend of John: The Grammy-winning R&B singer will bring “A Night of Songs and Stories” to San Diego. The performance will be accompanied by the San Diego Symphony. 7:30 p.m. Thursday. 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. Remaining tickets available starting at $99. theshell.org/performances/john-legend-a-night-of-songs-and-stories-with-the-san-diego-symphony-orchestra/

Health and Wellness Fair: The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce’s annual North County Health and Wellness Fair features information from local health and wellness businesses and offers screenings for community members. The fair is held in conjunction with the downtown farmers market. Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oceanside Civic Center Plaza, 330 N. Coast Highway. Free event. Visit oceansidechamber.com.

Jimmy’s Buffet: The 40th annual Summer Concert Series continues with Jimmy’s Buffet, a cover band. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Town Center Community Park East, 550 Park Center Drive. santeespecialevents.com.

Stacked Stone Zen Garden opens: Alta Vista Botanical Gardens will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil the new Stacked Stone Zen Garden. The garden will feature stones of various sizes, providing an opportunity for children and adults to create their own stacked stone formations. The activity symbolizes balance, tranquility, well-being and peace. The gardens’ leadership team will provide commentary and refreshments will be provided. Thursday, 10:30-11 a.m. 1270 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista. Admission to the gardens is $5; $3 for children; free for AVBG members. avbg.org.

Joss Stone: The soulful British singer and Grammy winner will perform in San Diego as part of her Ellipsis Tour. 7 p.m. Thursday. Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9480 Innovation Lane, La Jolla. Tickets start at $46. artpower.ucsd.edu/event/joss-stone/

Friday

“A Twisted Bargain”: Compulsion Dance & Theatre presents Michael Mizerany’s psychological thriller about obsession, manipulation and murder, inspired by the real lives and crimes of Leopold and Loeb. For mature audiences (contains scenes of sexuality, nudity and violence). 7:00 p.m. Aug. 16, 17, 18, 23, and 24. 1:00 p.m. Aug. 25. Diversionary Theater, 4445 Park Blvd., San Diego. $23. compulsiondancetheatre.org

Nat at night: On Friday nights through August 30, the San Diego Natural History Museum will be open late for extra time with special exhibits and activities. Visitors can head to the rooftop for wine, beer, and a variety of Wolf in the Woods food options. Admission to the museum is half price after 5 p.m., and trivia will be held at 7 p.m. 5 p.m. Fridays. 1788 El Prado, San Diego. $7 youth admission, $10 military and seniors, $12 adults. sdnhm.org/calendar/nat-at-night/

Sebastian Maniscalco: If you’ve never seen an arena-level comedy show, now’s your chance. Sebastian Maniscalco is bringing his It Ain’t Right Tour to San Diego. 7:30 p.m. Friday. Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl San Diego State University. 5500 Canyon Crest Drive, San Diego. Tickets start at $90.75. sdsu.edu/events-calendar#event-details/7148cc9c-1bf9-4bb8-bb73-71d6a4916dd5

Originally published: August 12, 2024 at 12:28 pm