Thursday, March 17
Go green
It’s time to get down and get lucky at the15th annual Miller Light ShamROCK 2011, with the Young Dubliners. The Gaslamp transforms into the greenest party this side of Dublin!
ShamROCK 2011 will certainly have enough traditional Irish music and food to get your step dancing on, but they’re also rolling out more than 60,000 square feet of green Astroturf, building three stages of live entertainment, hiring the coolest DJs, biggest bands and the hottest go-go dancers you’ve ever laid your emerald eyes on! And ShamROCK 2011 has enough green beer, Jameson Irish Whiskey, and traditional Irish fayre from The Field to shake a four leaf clover at!
The Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego, 4 p.m. to midnight, tickets $30 on the day, 619-233-5008, sandiegoshamrock.com
Friday, March 18
Greatest freestyle motocross riders
Nuclear Cowboyz Freestyle Chaos is the legend of two powerful freestyle motocross tribes, the Soldiers of Havoc and the Metal Mulisha, whose survival in their post-apocalyptic world is told through gravity defying and fearless freestyle motocross aerial feats.
The Nuclear Cowboyz mayhem and chaos is literally set in extreme non-stop motion when the tribes are challenged by a dark underworld that begins the ultimate battle for world supremacy. The Nuclear Cowboyz Freestyle Chaos tour has the greatest cast of freestyle motocross riders ever assembled. Marvel as they take their apocalyptic power to the massive ramps, conveying the action-packed narrative through choreographed synchronized awe-inspiring tricks and the Nuclear Cowgirl dancers.
Valley View Casino Center, formerly San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $35, 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com. More info: nuclearcowboyz.com.
Saturday, March 19
A living, American masterpiece!
San Diego Theatres presents Hal Holbrook’s Mark Twain Tonight.
The show is one of the most acclaimed and enduring performances in the history of theatre. Hal Holbrook took to the stage almost 60 years ago, in a tiny off-Broadway theatre and introduced the world to a man they’d never forget. Winner of the 1966 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Dramatic Role and a 1966 Drama Circle Critic’s Award, Holbrook continues to enthrall audiences around the world with his one-man show.
Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave. at E Street, in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets from $30, 619-570-1100, sandiegotheatres.org.
Sunday, March 20
Shamelessly entertaining!
The San Diego Repertory Theatre presents In the Next Room or the Vibrator Play by Sarah Ruhl. This new work is a comedy about love and sex for adults with open hearts and minds.
In an upstate New York spa town in 1885, a gynecologist treats “women’s problems” in his home office through the use of a newly designed (and effective) electric vibrator. His “successes and failures” launch seven curious men and women on a spirited quest for new adventures and happiness. This very special new comedy is about the politics of desire and sexuality.
It is a tender, funny and insightful exploration of the conundrums of love, equality, motherhood, sensory experience, fertility, intimacy and marriage.
The Stage Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza, in San Diego, 7 p.m., tickets from $29, 619-544-1000, sdrep.org.
Monday, March 21
Sex, Pies and A Few White Lies
The North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Monica Parker’s hit one-woman show, Sex, Pies and A Few White Lies. The show is funny, heartbreaking, as well as a love story – but perhaps most importantly, a life affirmation that will leave you and your friends wanting more.
Parker’s goal is to make you laugh a lot, wince a little and celebrate every single flaw whatever they may be. In her words … “Life is short – eat dessert first!”
The North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Suite D, in Solana Beach, 7:30 p.m., tickets $25, 858-481-1055, northcoastrep.org.
Tuesday, March 22
Changes
Scott White Contemporary Art presents Changes, a solo exhibition by Las Vegas based painter Tim Bavington.
Hailing from London, and now a long time resident of Las Vegas, Bavington’s work reflects both locales with his diversity of musical inspiration and unbridled use of color. Drawing inspiration from rock music, Bavington’s paintings give notes and chords visual life through vibrant colors and meticulous line. This work departs from the tradition of color field painting, most notably Gene Davis, through intent and his application of synthetic polymer to canvas with an airbrush.
Scott White Contemporary Art Gallery, 939 West Kalmia Street, in San Diego, 9a.m. to 5 p.m., 619-501-5689, scottwhiteart.com.
Wednesday, March 23
Out of this world
The 100 Worlds Project is an exhibition of globe-inspired sculptures made by Ron Miriello, in collaboration with a community of craftsmen, makers, photographers and amici.
Miriello set a goal to create 100 unique globes. What he uncovered was far more than the sculptures he ended up creating: A renewed sense of vigor about his world, his community and his purpose.
Jett Gallery, 989 W. Kalmia Street, in San Diego, 12 to 5 p.m., free, 619-231-2466, jettgallery.net.
