thursday, sept. 29
New date! 12th annual Taste of Downtown
Take your taste buds out for a night on the town … downtown that is! Taste of Downtown is back this Thursday (rescheduled from Sept. 8 due to the blackout!) Choose from over 50 restaurants throughout the Gaslamp Quarter, Financial District, East Village and Little Italy. This self-guided walking tour will feature your favorite eateries, classic bistros, tasty takeouts and showcase the newest dining hot spots. A complimentary shuttle service will be available to take you to and from each neighborhood. All previously sold tickets will be valid for the new date.
Taste of Downtown, in East Village, the Gaslamp Quarter and the Financial District, 5-9 p.m., tickets $30 in advance and $35 on the day, 619-233-5008, mcfarlanepromotions.com.
friday, sept. 30
Thibaudet plays Ravel concertos
For the San Diego Symphony’s opening concert of their next 100 years, they present today’s most acclaimed French pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet for a rare duo of Maurice Ravel piano masterworks. Music Director Jahja Ling opens and closes the concert with vivid impressions of the Eternal City from two contrasting masters of orchestral color, Hector Berlioz and Ottorino Respighi.
Arrive before the concert (7 p.m.) for a fabulous wine tasting of the new San Diego Symphony wine (“The Tier One Wine Collection”), free with your ticket! (Ages 21 and above only.)
Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St. in downtown, 8 p.m., tickets from $20, 619-235-0804, sandiegosymphony.org.
saturday, oct. 1
Duran Duran
Don’t miss British sensation, Duran Duran as they take to the stage of the Open Sky Theater at Harrah’s Rincon Casino. As one of the most successful bands of the 1980s with numerous chart-topping hits such as “Hungry Like the Wolf” and “Rio”, Duran Duran’s New Wave heritage and modern sound continues to inspire and garner new fans.
The band has always worked with fashion designers to build a sharp and elegant image that has earned them the nickname, “The prettiest boys in rock.”
Harrah’s Rincon Casino Open Sky Theater, 777 Harrah’s Rincon Way in Valley Center, 8 p.m., tickets from $54.40, 1-800-745-3000, harrahsrincon.com.
sunday, oct. 2
Old Town San Diego Art Festival
Discover lively masterpieces and intriguing works of art along the historic streets of Old Town at this year’s Old Town San Diego Art Festival. Experience a world full of colorful art, live music, international food and exotic wines. Take your friends on a stroll down San Diego Avenue and enjoy streets filled with over 100 contemporary artists from around the world. You can also expose your palates to an array of incredible flavors from over a dozen local restaurants or partake in a delicious sampling of the finest wines.
Old Town San Diego Art Festival in Old Town, free, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 619-233-5008, oldtownartfestival.com.
monday, oct. 3
Born To Be Wild
Experience an inspiring story of love and dedication, and the amazing bond between humans and animals in the new Imax film Born To Be Wild . Narrated by Academy-Award winner Morgan Freeman, this film follows the lives of orphaned orangutans and elephants, from birth to their rebirth into the wild. Stunningly shot, it is a heartwarming adventure that will transport moviegoers around the world into the lush rainforests of Borneo and across the rugged Kenyan savannah.
The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park,
12, 2 and 4 p.m., Imax single feature adult ticket $15.75, 619-238-1233, rhfleet.org.
tuesday, oct. 4
Patty Ascher
Anthology presents the great Brazilian jazz singer Patty Ascher. Ascher combines pop and jazz with bossa and Latin ballads for a uniquely captivating performance. While singing in both her native Portuguese and English, Ascher beautifully interprets Michael Legrand and Burt Bacharach while delivering on her own R&B flavored originals.
Anthology, 1337 India St. in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $10, 619-595-0300, anthologysd.com.
wednesday, oct. 5
San Diego Watercolor Society’s 31st International Exhibition
San Diego Watercolor Society’s (SDWS) 31st International Exhibition, showcasing the finest work from artists worldwide using water based paint on paper, is now available for viewing. Fast becoming a major hub for San Diego’s arts and culture the Gallery is a showcase for the tremendous variety of watermedia art created by more than 700 SDWS members.
San Diego Watercolor Society Gallery, NTC Promenade in Liberty Station (the former Naval Training Center on Point Loma), 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free, 619-876-4550, sdws.org.
