thursday, oct. 18
Temple, Palace, Mosque: Southern Asian and Persian Art
In this new exhibition, the works are organized according to the types of architectural spaces with which they are associated. The first space presents arts associated with Southern Asian temples be they Buddhist, Hindu, or Jain, from Afghanistan to Southeast Asia. Works of art appreciated by elite patrons and connoisseurs in royal court settings throughout India are featured in the second section devoted to arts of the palace, while Islamic art from Iran, India, and Central Asia are on view in the central space.
San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado in Balboa Park, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., adult admission $12, 619-232-7931, sdmart.org
friday, oct. 19
San Diego Comic Fest
An old-school “comic-con” brought to you by some of the same folks who produced the San Diego Comic-Con in the ’70s. The Fest brings creators and fans closer together, in a fun, inclusive environment, much as the Comic-Cons of the ’70s did. The festival runs through Oct. 21.
San Diego Comic Fest, Town & Country Resort Hotel & Convention Center, 500 Hotel Circle North in San Diego, 9 a.m. – 11 p.m., advance purchase 3-day membership $50, 619-291-7131, sdcomicfest.org
saturday, oct 20
Women Who Kick Ass Film Festival
Enjoy a marathon of five classic movies including Thelma & Louise; Bound; Foxy Brown; Faster, Pussy Cat! Kill! Kill! and Terror Train. Watch awesome characters and talented actresses who kick ass, including Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon, Pam Grier, Jennifer Tilly and Gina Gershon, the late Tura Satana and Jamie Lee Curtis.
Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave. in San Diego, first movie 12 p.m., last movie 9 p.m., 5-movie ticket $30, filmoutsandiego.com
sunday, oct. 21
Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show
The final day of the Harvest Festival Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds features hundreds of artisans exhibiting American handmade items including beautiful jewelry, clothing, specialty foods, photography, original art, hand-turned wood, music, ceramics and much more.
Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. in Del Mar, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., adult admission $9, 858-755-1161, harvestfestival.com
monday, oct. 22
Pick Em’ Up
Trucks! Southern Californians love their trucks! In this new exhibition, the San Diego Automotive Museum have put together a fine collection of pickup trucks both large and small that illustrate the story of how these beauties went from workhorses to wonder vehicles.
San Diego Automotive Museum, 2080 Pan American Plaza in Balboa Park, open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., adult admission $8, 619-231-2886, sdautomuseum.org
tuesday, oct. 23
Joss Stone
Making her debut at Humphreys, Joss Stone began pursuing a singing career at 13, securing a record deal at 15, and recording her star-making debut album, The Soul Sessions, released in 2003. Stone has achieved more than 11 million album sales to date and has a wealth of experience under her belt, including recent collaborations on record with the likes of Dave Stewart and Mick Jagger.
Humphreys Concerts by the bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive in San Diego, 7 p.m., tickets $53, 800-745-3000, humphreysconcerts.com
wednesday, oct. 24
Bob Dylan and his band with Mark Knopfler
Experience the legendary Bob Dylan and his band as they perform one night only in San Diego.
Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits fame also joins Dylan. A rare chance to see these two music icons together.
Valley View Casino Center, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. in San Diego, tickets from $39.50, 7:30 p.m., 619-224-4171, valleyviewcasinocenter.com
