thursday, april 26
Cirque du Soleil’s Totem
Totem traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly. The characters evolve on a stage evoking a giant turtle, the symbol of origin for many ancient civilizations. Inspired by many founding myths, Totem illustrates, through a visual and acrobatic language, the evolutionary progress of species. Somewhere between science and legend Totem explores the ties that bind man to other species, his dreams and his infinite potential.
Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. in Del Mar, 8 p.m., tickets from $53.50, 858-755-1161, cirquedusoleil.com.
friday, april 27
Norman, Is That You?
Community Actors Theatre presents a hilarious comedy play about a man and his wife who are having marital problems. After the wife leaves her husband, he travels to New York City to be with his son whom he surprisingly finds out is gay. The first play to openly discuss homosexuality, don’t miss this delightfully, entertaining comedy.
Community Actors Theatre, 2957 54th Street in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets $14, 619-264-3391, communityactorstheatre.com.
saturday, april 28
SoCal Reggae Festival 2012
Valley View Casino presents the 2012 SoCal Reggae Festival featuring Tribal Seeds, Through the Roots, Fortunate Youth and Tomorrows Bad Seeds.
Headliners Tribal Seeds’ authentic sound has brought them to the forefront of the reggae rock genre, as their art form has reached people of all ages across the United States and worldwide.
Valley View Casino Center, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. in San Diego, 6:30 p.m., tickets $29, 619-224-4171, valleyviewcasinocenter.com.
sunday, april 29
Mission Federal ArtWalk
Enjoy the outdoor casual atmosphere of this traditional San Diego event.
Mission Federal ArtWalk , in the hip and historic neighborhood of Little Italy, is the perfect opportunity to view and purchase art and talk with artists. A delightful way to spend your Sunday.
ArtWalk in Little Italy, 2210 Columbia Street in San Diego, 11 a.m,-6 p.m., free, missionfederalartwalk.org.
monday, april 30
To The Arctic
Travel on a never before seen journey into the lives of a mother polar bear and her two seven-month old cubs as they navigate the changing Arctic wilderness they call home. Narrated by two-time Academy Award winner Meryl Streep.
Eugene Heikoff and Marilyn Jacobs Heikoff Imax Dome Theater, The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park, showtimes 12, 2 and 4 p.m., adult admission $15.75, 619-238-1233, rhfleet.org.
tuesday, may 1
The Scottsboro Boys
This daring and wildly entertaining new musical explores a pivotal moment in American history with arresting originality, innovative staging and a breathtaking score. Based on the notorious “Scottsboro” case of the 1930s, this inspiring and shocking story tells of the nine unjustly accused African American men whose lives would eventually spark the civil rights movement.
Old Globe Theatre, Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park, 7 p.m., tickets from $39, 619-234-5623, theoldglobe.org.
wednesday, may 2
Crossing the Divide
ArtHatch and Distinction Gallery present a compelling new show featuring the stunning work of San Francisco artist Jenn Porreca. This body of work is a culmination of years of experiences, memories and triggers to what ultimately is a bridge to freedom for Porreca both as a woman and as an artist. It includes mixed media works with pencil, acrylic and oil, and a handful of original sketches.
Distinction Gallery, 317 E. Grand Ave. in Escondido, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., free, 760-781-5779, distinctionart.com.
