thursday, oct. 4
Footloose
One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn’t prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control over the town’s youth that he cannot command in his own home.
Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave. in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $13, 619-239-8836, birchnorthparktheatre.net
friday, oct. 5
Lang Lang plays Beethoven’s Emperor
The Jacobs Masterworks season opens with international piano superstar Lang Lang performing Ludwig van Beethoven’s immortal Emperor Piano Concerto, under the baton of music director Jahja Ling. Maestro Ling and the orchestra open the concert with Beethoven’s Fidelio Overture, and conclude the program with Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition.
Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B Street in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets from $20, 619-235-0804, sandiegosymphony.org
saturday, oct. 6
Taste of North Park
Sample, sip, and shop at the fourth annual Taste of North Park. Sample the tantalizing cuisine that can be experienced in this vibrant neighborhood and taste some of San Diego’s most popular craft beers.
Check out the Web site for participating restaurants, galleries, boutiques and breweries.
Taste of North Park, North Park Main Street, University Avenue at 30th Street in North Park, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., $30 pre-sale, $35 day of event, tastenorthpark.com
sunday, oct. 7
Hillcrest Hoedown
Hillcrest presents the second year of the Hoedown! Embrace the fall season with this inspired street festival in the heart of eastern Hillcrest. The Hoedown will feature a grand stage with a country-themed line up all day long, and line-dancing lessons on the hour. Stay past dusk and hit the casino tables in the free streetside saloon where cowboys and cowgirls will be dealing up blackjack, craps and roulette, and DJ’s will be spinning country-style dance music.
Hillcrest Hoedown, University Avenue at Normal Street in San Diego, 1 – 9:30 p.m., free, 619-299-3330, fabuloushillcrest.com
monday, oct. 8
Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel rose to fame as the lead vocalist and flautist of the progressive rock group Genesis. After leaving Genesis, Gabriel went on to a successful solo career. His 1986 album, So, is his most commercially successful, and the album’s biggest hit, “Sledgehammer”, won a record nine MTV Awards at the 1987 MTV Video Music Awards, and the song is the most played music video in the history of the station.
Valley View Casino Center, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets from $55.50, 619-224-4171, valleyviewcasinocenter.com
tuesday, oct. 9
Good People
Margie doesn’t expect much from her hand-to-mouth existence in South Boston, where a few lucky rounds of bingo can mean the rent is finally paid on time. But after losing her job at the local dollar store, she reaches out for help to an old high school flame who made it out of the neighborhood. Good People explores whether we can all have the American Dream in this funny and insightful new play. Contains strong language.
Sheryl & Harvey White Theatre, Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park, 7 p.m., tickets from $29, 619-234-5623, theoldglobe.org
wednesday, oct. 10
The Exit Interview
An evening of fearlessly ambitious, deliciously witty and insatiably curious comedy . The Exit Interview is written by William Missouri Downs, directed by Sam Woodhouse and stars Herbert Siguenza. Laugh now, but expect the unexpected.
San Diego Repertory Theatre, Lyceum Space Theatre, Horton Plaza in San Diego, 7 p.m., tickets from $18, 619-544-1000, sdrep.org
