thursday, june 27
Joshua White
The San Diego Museum of Art has selected three nationally recognized musicians: Danny Green, Joshua White, and Mark Dresser for the Jazz Residency Project. During their residencies, each musician will explore a single topic or theme critical to their work over the course of three concerts. Each concert includes a unique repertoire and ensemble. On these Thursday evenings, the galleries will be open all evening and snacks and beverages will be available from a no-host cash bar.
The San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado in Balboa Park, 7 p.m., free with museum admission, adult admission $12, 619-232-7931, sdmart.org
friday, june 28
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Welcome To Summer
This show is the culmination of The PGK Dance Project’s annual Summer Intensive collaborating with guest dancers and choreographers from across the U.S. and abroad performing and presenting work.
The critically acclaimed company will perform new work by award winning Choreographer, Artistic Director Peter G. Kalivas; Creole and Garifuna set by Denese Enriquez of The Belize National Dance Company and The PGK Dance Project Too performs work by choreographer Viviana Alcazar. Guest Performances by Freespace Dance/NJ and new work by guest choreographers Joanna Tan and Michael Nickerson-Rossi on guest dancers are also included on this full evening of new dance by one of the most innovative, forward thinking dance companies around.
You Are Here Creative Spaces, 811 25th Street in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., adult admission $20, 619-886-7924, thepgkdanceproject.org
saturday, june 29
Turn Up the Heat Fashion Show
Heat Bar and Kitchen is hosting a Turn Up the Heat summer fashion show and luncheon this Saturday complete with plenty of food, fashion and music. The fashion show will display current vintage retro looks by Edith Ernestine Fashion & Lifestyle and Cat Lewis’ Sew-Cal Designs with music compliments of The Matthews Co. Featured stylists include Morgan Freeman, Jeanelle Rosete and Carrie Gonzales.
The Heat Bar and Kitchen will provide a seasonally inspired, all natural lunch crafted from local fresh ingredients and a complimentary cocktail during the show. All proceeds from the show will benefit The San Diego LGBT Community Center.
Heat Bar and Kitchen, 3797 Park Blvd. in Hillcrest, noon-3 p.m., tickets $20, 619-548-2329, edithernestine.com
sunday, june 30
San Diego Gem Faire
Fine jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals and much more at manufacturer’s prices. More than 100 exhibitors from all over the world will be on site. Jewelry repair while you shop. Classes and demos. Free hourly door prize drawings.
Scottish Rite Event Center, 1895 Camino del Rio South in San Diego, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., admission $7,
monday, july 1
Dino Jaws
What did dinosaurs eat – and how do we know? Featuring the most lifelike moving dinosaurs ever created, family-friendly Dino Jaws explores the sometimes gross and always fascinating subject of dinosaurs and their food. From the infamous flesh-eating T. Rex to the plant-munching Iguanodon, what do you know about dinosaurs and their food? Sometimes shocking, Dino Jaws will combine fun hands-on exhibits with scientific insights. The lifelike spectacular animatronics will show you what paleontologists know about what that dino had for dinner!
San Diego Natural History Museum, 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., adult admission $17, 619-232-3821, sdnhm.org
tuesday, july 2
South Pacific
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific is one of the most enchanting musicals of all time. Refreshed for today’s audiences, this production will utilize scenery and costumes from the breathtaking 2008 Tony Award winning Lincoln Center revival. Set in a tropical island paradise, South Pacific tells the sweeping romantic saga of two parallel love stories that are threatened by the realities of war and prejudice. Considered by many as one of the finest musicals ever written, the score includes such musical theatre gems as Some Enchanted Evening, I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair, This Nearly Was Mine and There is Nothin’ Like a Dame.
Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive in Vista, 8 p.m., tickets $22, 760-724-2110, moonlightstage.com
wednesday, july 3
Mixtape
Remember the mixtape? The cassette tape that held that just-right mix of your favorite music. It was the perfect way to remember a feeling, make a statement or share your heart. In the ‘80s you spent hours blending just the right mix. You gave them to cherished friends. You played them till the tape wore out; in your car’s stereo cassette or on your Sony Walkman. Mixtape is an awesome collection of your favorite memories from the ‘80s featuring the music of Journey, Peter Gabriel, U2, Dire Straits, Paul Simon, The Cure, Amy Grant, Duran Duran, the B52s, Madonna, Sting, Michael Jackson and much, much more.
Horton Grand Theatre, 444 Fourth Ave. in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $26, 619-437-6000, lambsplayers.org
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