thursday, july 11
TNT: Chromatic
This summer the Museum becomes a chromatic canvas at TNT, the Museum’s signature art and music mash-up. Dive deeper into art with tours, art-making activities, live music on the plaza, tasty cocktails, and delicious bites from MIHO Gastrotruck. Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate Liza Lou: Color Field. Also check out new works inside the cube in The Very Large Array , the Museum’s permanent collection exhibition.
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) downtown, 1100 and 1001 Kettner Blvd. in San Diego, 7-10 p.m., tickets $10 for non-members, free to members, 858-454-3541, mcasd.org
friday, july 12
It’s Just Sex
With the kids away, three married couples get together for an evening of relaxation and laughs. But as the liquor flows and secrets are revealed, trust is tested and boundaries are broken. It’s Just Sex is a comedic and thought-provoking look at fidelity, lust, communication, and what it really takes for a marriage to survive and thrive. By the end of the evening, what should have been just an innocent party turns into an event that changes all three relationships forever.
On Stage Playhouse, 391 Third Ave. in Chula Vista, 8 p.m., adult tickets $20, 619-422-7787, onstageplayhouse.org
saturday, july 13
Music of The Bee Gees – Saturday Night Fever
The Bee Gees achieved worldwide fame with a string of top 10 hits in the ’60s and ’70s and led an international disco revolution with Saturday Night Fever. Our “Stayin’ Alive” tribute band performs No.1 hits such as “How Deep Is Your Love,” “Night Fever” and “You Should Be Dancing!”
Embarcadero Marina Park South, 1 Marina Park Way in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $25, 619-235-0804, sandiegosymphony.org
sunday, july 14
An evening with Yes
The iconic and Grammy-winning rock band Yes will be performing three of their classic albums in their entirety, all in one concert: 1971’s The Yes Album, 1972’s Close To The Edge, and 1977’s Going For The One. Each album represents an important milestone in Yes’ career, which encompasses sales of close to 50 million albums worldwide This tour marks the first time since 1973 that Yes bassist Chris Squire, guitarist Steve Howe, drummer Alan White, keyboardist Geoff Downes and singer Jon Davison have performed an album onstage in its entirety.
Humphreys Concerts by the bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive in San Diego, 7 p.m., tickets $60, 800-745-3000, humphreysconcerts.com
monday, july 15
Fleet’s Fan Favorite Film Festival
Celebrate 40 years of IMAX films with the Fleet’s Fan Favorite Film Festival, through Sept. 5. In a vote conducted in May and June, fans picked their favorite IMAX films of all time. The top nine vote-earners will play this summer at the Fleet. Each week, a different Festival film plays twice a day, Friday through Thursday. Enjoy your favorites or discover amazing films that you missed!
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park, 2 and 6 p.m., adult gallery admission plus one Giant Dome Theater Show $17, save up to $20 with a Fan Pack, 619-238-1233 rhfleet.org
tuesday, july 16
The Rainmaker
A classic romantic comedy set against the sweeping landscape of the American Midwest. On her family’s drought-ridden ranch, Lizzie’s hopes and dreams have run as dry as the barren fields. When the irresistible Starbuck arrives in town, selling the promise of rain, Lizzie must decide: is he a con man, or does he hold the key to everything she desires?
Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, Old Globe Theatre, Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, 363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park, 7 p.m., tickets from $29, 619-234-5623, theoldglobe.org
wednesday, july 17
Adam Ant
In 1980, millions of U.K. viewers saw Adam and the Ants perform “ Dog Eat Dog ” on Top of the Pops . The phenomenon began and they would dominate the charts for several years. In 2010, Adam Ant formed a new band called Adam Ant and The Good, the Mad and the Lovely Posse. After sold out U.S. and U.K. tours in 2012, Ant released his new album, Adam Ant is the Blueblack Hussar in Marrying the Gunner’s Daughter, in January, 2013.
Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave. in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $20, 619-570-1100, sandiegotheatres.org
