thursday, july 18
Comic-Con International
Comic-Con International: San Diego returns to the San Diego Convention Center in 2013, with four days of the event running Thursday, July 18 through Sunday, July 21. 2013 marks the 44th year for the show, making it the country’s longest continuously run comics and popular art convention. It’s a big show and the Web site listed is your starting point for complete information about the event.
San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Drive in San Diego, comic-con.org
friday, july 19
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Fall under the spell of Shakespeare’s most joyful and popular comedy. Filled with magic, humor, music and spectacle, the merriment unfolds in an enchanted forest where fairies play tricks on unsuspecting lovers and bumbling actors are transformed beyond their wildest dreams. With a magic potion that grants love at first sight, anything can, and does, happen!
Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park, 8 p.m., tickets from $29, 619-234-5623, theoldglobe.org
saturday, july 20
Last Train to Nibroc
Two actors, minimal sets, rich emotions and breathtaking storytelling combine to make Last Train to Nibroc a sweet ride for people who are in love, people who were once in love, and people who want to be in love.
Ocean Beach Playhouse, 4944 Newport Ave. in San Diego, 2 and 7:30 p.m., tickets from $17, 619-222-0836, oceanbeachplayhouse.com
sunday, july 21
Bill Cosby
During the past century, few entertainers have achieved the legendary status of Bill Cosby. His successes span five decades and virtually all media – remarkable accomplishments for a kid who emerged from humble beginnings in a Philly project. In the 1960s, his stand-up act was a coast-to-coast sensation, spawning a string of hilarious, best-selling comedy albums, which went on to win eight gold records, five platinum records and five Grammy Awards.
Humphreys Concerts by the bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets $68, 800-745-3000, humphreysconcerts.com
monday, july 22
Koalafornia Dreamin’ nights at San Diego Zoo
Nighttime Zoo, the annual summertime event at the San Diego Zoo, is back and in full swing, themed Koalafornina Dreamin’ to coincide with the opening of the Zoo’s newest exhibit, Australian Outback. While guests typically visit the Zoo during the day, Nighttime Zoo offers a chance to see the animals and plants from a different perspective and gives guests a good look at some of the Zoo’s nocturnal animals. During Nighttime Zoo , guests can enjoy various new artistic and acrobatic performances as well as musical entertainment throughout the evening..
The San Diego Zoo, 2920 Zoo Drive in Balboa Park, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., adult one day pass $44, 619-231-1515, sandiegozoo.org
tuesday, july 23
International Youth Symphony
San Diego Youth Symphonys’ (SDYS) International Youth Symphony will perform a number of orchestral pieces as part of the Twilight in the Park series held at the beautiful setting of the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park. Every summer, this unique two week orchestral program brings together gifted conservatory musicians from around the world with exceptional SDYS musicians and Music Director Jeff Edmons for an intensive and top quality orchestral and chamber music experience.
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park, 6 p.m., free, 619-233-3232, sdys.org
wednesday, july 24
You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up!
This 75-minute tour de force, You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up! , takes a humorous look at a relationship that seemed doomed by opposing personalities from the start. After trials and tribulations, they learn to navigate the conflicts that come with romance, money, and children by embracing each other’s differences, taking on parenting as a competitive sport, and dropping out of couple’s therapy. Their delightfully crazy lifestyle has managed to keep their relationship intact, up-ending every idea you ever had about living “happily ever after.”
Lyceum Space Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza in San Diego, 7 p.m., tickets $45, 619-544-1000, sdrep.org
