thursday, jan. 10
Fresh Sound presents Han Bennink and Mary Oliver with Mark Dresser
Han Bennink and Mary Oliver met in Amsterdam in 1990 while both were performers at the Bimhuis’ October meeting. Since 2000 they have been performing together, mostly in the Instant Composers’ Pool Orchestra (ICP). For their performance in San Diego Duo, ICP will be joined by renowned contrabassist Mark Dresser.
Space 4 Art, 325 15th Street between J and K in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets $15, 619-269-7230, sdspace4art.org
friday, jan. 11
The Compleat Wrks Of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged)
An irreverent, fast-paced romp through all thirty-seven of the bard’s plays in less than ninety minutes, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) was London’s longest-running comedy and is now educating and entertaining young and young-at-heart alike.
Casa del Prado Theater, 1800 El Prado in Balboa Park, 7 p.m., tickets from $15, 619-239-8355, juniortheatre.com
saturday, jan. 12
Mendelssohn’s violin concerto
A Jacobs Masterworks concert featuring violinist Viviane Hagner and conducted by Music Director Jahja Ling. Concert comprises of Rossini: overture to La gazza ladra; Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64; Nielsen: Symphony No. 5, Op. 50. All concertgoers are invited to stay after the concert for a Q&A with Jahja Ling and Viviane Hagner.
Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B Street in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets from $20, 619-235-0804, sandiegosymphony.org
sunday, jan. 13
Keane
Keane are an English alternative rock band from Battle, East Sussex, formed in 1997. The group currently comprises Tim Rice-Oxley, Richard Hughes, Jesse Quin and Tom Chaplin. Since the start of their career, the band has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide.
House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave. in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets from $36 standing, $46 reserved seat, 619-299-2583, houseofblues.com
monday, jan. 14
Flight of the Butterflies
Join the monarch butterfly’s perilous and extraordinary journey while following an intrepid scientist’s 40-year search to find the monarchs’ secret hideaway. Featuring breathtaking cinematography, an award-winning production team, a true scientific mystery, and hundreds of millions of real butterflies, Flight of the Butterflies soars on the giant IMAX Dome screen.
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park, 12, 2 and 4 p.m., gallery admission plus 1 giant dome theater show $15.75, 619-238-1233, rhfleet.org
tuesday, jan. 15
Flavia Gilmore: Paper, Wood, Metal
In her playful assemblages, Flavia Gilmore creates surprising juxtapositions of utilitarian objects that evoke a poignant look at consumer culture. Primarily working with found material and domestic debris, the work in this exhibition will take a focused look at Gilmore’s long and distinguished career in San Diego during the last 20 years.
Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way in Oceanside, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., general admission $8, 760-435-3720, oma-online.org
wednesday, jan. 16
The Metropolitan Opera: Aida Encore
The movie of the Met’s unforgettable production of Verdi’s ancient Egyptian drama stars Liudmyla Monastyrska as the enslaved Ethiopian princess caught in a love triangle with the heroic Radamès, played by Roberto Alagna, and the proud Egyptian princess Amneris, sung by Olga Borodina. Explore the times of the Old Kingdom in this acclaimed story set in ancient Egypt. Fabio Luisi conducts.
AMC Mission Valley 20, 1640 Camino Del Rio North in San Diego, 6:30 p.m., tickets $18, 619-296-2737, amctheatres.com
