thursday, jan. 3
Any Day Now
In the 1970s, a gay couple fights a biased legal system to keep custody of the abandoned mentally handicapped teenager that comes to live under their roof.
Landmark Theatres, Hillcrest Cinemas, 3965 Fifth Ave. in Hillcrest, rated R, 2:10, 4:40, 7:20 and 9:40 p.m., tickets $10.50, 619-298-2904, landmarktheatres.com
friday, jan. 4
RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles
RAIN performs the full range of The Beatles’ discography live, mastering every song, gesture and nuance of the legendary foursome, delivering a totally live, note-for-note performance that’s as infectious as it is transporting.
San Diego Civic Theatre, 1098 Third Ave. in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets from $36.75, 619-570-1100, broadwaysd.com
saturday, jan. 5
Hershey Felder’s An American Story
For this new production, Felder will create the role of Dr. Charles Augustus Leale, the 23-year-old unknown Union Army medic who was the first individual to reach the presidential box at Ford’s Theatre on the night President Lincoln was shot. Mrs. Lincoln then put Dr. Leale in charge to see the president through his last hours.
Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave. in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets $58, 619-239-8836, birchnorthparktheatre.net
sunday, jan. 6
Classical Melodies in Balboa Park
Every weekend the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory’s (SDYS) ensembles fill Casa del Prado with classical music. Visitors are invited to observe these rehearsals to experience the beautiful sounds created by the young musicians (ages 8-25). This is a wonderful treat to enhance any visit to Balboa Park.
San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory, Rooms 207 and 205 in Casa del Prado, 1650 El Prado in Balboa Park, 1:15-3 p.m., free, 619-233-3232, sdys.org
monday, jan. 7
To The Arctic
The documentary adventure To The Arctic tells the ultimate tale of survival. Narrated by Oscar-winner Meryl Streep, the film takes audiences on a never-before-experienced journey into the lives of a mother polar bear and her twin seven-month-old cubs as they navigate the changing Arctic wilderness they call home.
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park, 1 and 5 p.m., gallery admission plus 1 giant dome theater show $15.75, 619-238-1233, rhfleet.org
tuesday, jan. 8
Viviane and Nicole Hagner perform Schubert
Celebrated violinist Viviane Hagner is joined by pianist Nicole Hagner with members of the San Diego Symphony for an incredible evening of chamber music classics. Music from Hungary and Austria’s most famous composers grace the stage including Bartók’s Rhapsody No. 1 for Violin and Piano, Liszt’s Grand Duo concertant, and Schubert’s widely popular Piano Trio No. 1 in B-flat Major.
The Scripps Research Institute Auditorium (formerly Neurosciences Institute), 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets $30, 858-626-2000, sandiegosymphony.org
wednesday, jan. 9
Gregg Allman
Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Famer Gregg Allman is a founding member of one of the biggest and most important American bands of all time, the still-active and thriving Allman Brothers Band, and a critically acclaimed solo talent.
Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave. in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets from $41.30, 619-570-1100, greggallman.com
