Thursday, July 14
Rent sing-along
Kick off Pride in Bohemian style with the San Diego Women’s Chorus as they host their third annual Pride movie sing-along with the added bonus of a musical theater karaoke party afterwards.
From 7 to 9 p.m. laugh and cry as you watch Rent, the film based on the class rock opera. (Rent happens to be re-opening on Broadway in New York City the very same day.) Then from 9:30 p.m. until midnight, there is a 21+ event of musical theater karaoke, beer, wine and snacks.
Queen Bee’s Art and Cultural Center, 3925 Ohio St. in North Park, 7 p.m. to midnight, $15 in advance or $20 on the day, 619-291-3366, sdwc.org.
Friday, July 15
Aye captain!
The Southern California Marine Association presents the eighth annual Yacht and Boat Show through Sunday. Because the San Diego Yacht and Boat Show is produced by an association of marine industry members with more than 55 years of experience and dedication, boat show visitors are assured of the highest quality and most diverse selection of boats and products that the industry has to offer. See the latest in sailing luxury in all sizes, types and description, plus a few surprises like the Roller Water Balls and Water Jet Pack.
Sheraton Hotel/Marina and Cancer Survivors Park on Harbor Island, open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., adult tickets $12, 714-633-7581, sandiegoyachtandboatshow.com.
Saturday, July 16
Hilarious Bill Maher
For the last 17 years, Bill Maher has set the boundaries of where funny political talk can go on American television. First on Politically Incorrect and for the last seven years on HBO’s Real Time, Maher’s combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs have garnered him 22 Emmy nominations. In addition to his television program, Maher has written four bestsellers and two of his nine stand-up specials for HBO have been nominated for Emmy awards. His most recent stand-up special for HBO was the hilarious, Bill Maher But I’m Not Wrong.
Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets $73, 800-745-3000, humphreysconcerts.com.
Sunday, July 17
Elton John tribute
Elton – The Early Years captures 1970s Elton John like no other tribute band. Four seasoned musicians recreate an early Elton John show complete with bell-bottoms, platforms, glitter and sequins.
Frontman Kenny Metcalf channels Elton while playing piano and providing lead vocals. Elton – The Early Years has entertained thousands and continues to walk in the legendary footsteps of the “Rocket Man.”
Anthology, 1337 India St. in San Diego, 7 p.m., tickets from $10, 619-595-0300, anthologysd.com.
Monday, July 18
California Contemporary
Scott White Contemporary Art presents California Contemporary, a summer group exhibition by gallery artists working and living in California. The exhibition explores the societal, political and geographical influences that artists encounter on a daily basis, and how they interpret or reject these elements through their art. California Contemporary is also looking to explore whether our artists cater to the idealistic image of California, or if they are representing the reality of the cultural landscape that permeates the state.
Scott White Contemporary Art, 939 West Kalmia St. in San Diego, open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., free, 619-501-5689, scottwhiteart.com.
Tuesday, July 19
Shakespeare Festival
One of the most popular and charming of Shakespeare’s comedies, Much Ado About Nothing features the original battle of the sexes couple – Benedick, an arrogant and confirmed bachelor, and Beatrice, his favorite sparring partner. While Beatrice and Benedick hide their infatuation beneath witty barbs, young love blossoms as Hero and Claudio race to the altar. When the wicked Don John conspires to break up the wedding, will false accusations and misunderstandings prevent the young couple’s happy ending?
Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park, 8 p.m., tickets from $29, 619-231-1941, theoldglobe.org.
Wednesday, July 20
American Arts and Crafts Movement
The San Diego Museum of Art presents Gustav Stickley and the American Arts and Crafts Movement. Organized by the Dallas Museum of Art, this is the first nationally touring exhibition to focus on the career of Stickley (1858–1942), one of the leading figures of the American Arts and Crafts movement. The exhibition examines Stickley’s contributions to the history of American design and architecture during his most productive and creative period, from 1900 to 1913. The majority of the more than 100 objects in the exhibition are from private collections and have never been seen before by the public.
San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado in Balboa Park, open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., adult tickets $12, 619-232-7931, sdmart.org.
