thursday, aug. 15
Hats Off to Dr. Seuss!
Chuck Jones Gallery, San Diego’s premier fine art gallery is honored to present Hats Off to Dr. Seuss! In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Dr. Seuss’ second book, The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins, Dr. Seuss’ never-before-seen hat collection will be exhibited through Aug. 25 at the gallery.
Chuck Jones Gallery, 232 Fifth Ave. in San Diego, 10 a.m., free, 619-294-9880, chuckjones.com
friday, aug. 16
Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns Tour
Eight-time Grammy nominee and saxophonist extraordinaire Dave Koz typically spends every summer on the road, bringing a stellar group of musician friends along with him. This summer he’s assembled an all-star lineup of saxophonists; Mindi Abair, Gerald Albright and Richard Elliot will be the special guests on the Dave Koz and Friends Summer Horns Tour 2013 , a celebration of the instrument that has fueled some of the world’s best-loved songs. The four saxophone players, who are touring together as a foursome for the first time, will be previewing songs from their forthcoming album Summer Horns.
Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets $65, 800-745-3000, humphreysconcerts.com
saturday, aug. 17
Sideways
The story of two friends – Miles, a frustrated novelist, and Jack, a no-name TV actor and director – and their journey through wine, women and disappointment. During one last blowout road trip before Jack is to be married, the two men run tangle-footed into their midlife crises, all the while exploring the stellar Santa Ynez wine region. Contains graphic language, nudity and sexual content.
La Jolla Playhouse, Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive in La Jolla, 2 p.m., tickets from $15,
sunday, aug. 18
Pixar in Concert
Experience the joy of Pixar’s most beloved characters from the Toy Story trilogy, Cars, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, WALL•E and Up to the latest release, Academy Award-winner Brave, and more. The visually stunning film clips accompanied by their memorable scores performed live by the San Diego Symphony will enchant and delight. Come early and meet our many Pixar costumers! You can meet Nemo from Finding Nemo, Barbie and Woody from Toy Story 3, Mr. and Mrs. Incredible from The Incredibles, Sully from Monsters, Inc. and many more!
Embarcadero Marina Park South, 206 Marina Park Way in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $20, 619-235-0804, sandiegosymphony.org
monday, aug. 19
Silent Movie Night at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion
The Spreckels Organ Society presents the 26th Annual Summer International Organ Festival featuring Silent Movie Night with Dennis James. See The Eagle (1925) starring Rudolph Valentino with live organ accompaniment under the stars.
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Pan American Road East in Balboa Park, 7:30 p.m., free, 619-702-8138, sosorgan.org
tuesday, aug. 20
The 39 Steps
It’s Hitchcock’s classic spy thriller as if it were told by Monty Python! A hilarious hit, now running for 7 years in London! Four actors play dozens of characters in a wild theatrical ride that is riveting, magical, and very, very funny.
Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave. in Coronado, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $22, 619-437-6000, lambsplayers.org
wednesday, aug. 21
Eclectic Eye : Jeffrey R. Brosbe art exhibition
An exhibition of fine art photography by award winning artist Jeffrey R. Brosbe. Attracted to light and lines, his subject matter is nature, portraits, abstracts, street photography and more. Whether black and white or intense color, high impact or quiet contemplation, all the images in the show communicate a wide range from a wry, ironic smile to awestruck.
Gallery 21, Spanish Village Art Center, 1770 Village Place in San Diego, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., free, 916-806-3282, gallery21art.com
