The City: Top to Bottom

thursday, aug. 22

Lost Dreams

In conjunction with Kettner Nights in Little Italy, Arts Studio + Gallery presents Lost Dreams. The show will feature works by resident artists Lindsay Duff, Anna Kassel, Ginger Louise, Christian Michels, Adi Sharuk, Susan Takano, Kathryn Nova Williams, and their newest artist William Walton.

Kettner Arts Studio & Gallery, 1772 Kettner Blvd. in San Diego, 1-7 p.m., free admission, 619-269-6900, kettnerarts.com

friday, aug. 23

West Coast Drawing: Drawing Alive

West Coast Drawing is here to show that drawing, in all its diversity, is an end, not just a means, as valid an art form as oil on canvas, fresco on walls, carved marble, or contemporary quirks. In this group, some of San Diego’s best artists working in drawing media come together for mutual inspiration and exhibition and to raise the bar for drawing, which they define drawing as any two-dimensional expression that goes on dry or with a stick. Live demonstration by artist Joan C. Thompson at 1 p.m.

Bonita Museum & Cultural Center, 4355 Bonita Rd., in Bonita, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., free admission, 619 267-5141, westcoastdrawing.com

saturday, aug. 24

ArtWalk @NTC

This fine art festival is part of the ArtWalk San Diego brand known for bringing together all facets of the arts in San Diego while promoting the experience of owning original art. ArtWalk @NTC brings fine art outside under San Diego’s sunny skies to create the perfect viewing art under natural light and purchase artwork directly from the finest artists in the region. Attendees get to meet with artists and hear what inspires them about their work. Whether you are a seasoned collector, a family on vacation or are simply ready to be inspired, come to ArtWalk @NTC to discover the art that has been waiting for you.

ArtWalk @NTC continues Sunday, Aug. 25 at the same time.

NTC Liberty Station at Ingram Plaza, 2645 Historic Decatur in San Diego, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., free admission, 619-615-1090, artwalksandiego.org

sunday, aug. 25

Bike The Bay

The sixth annual Bike The Bay is a fun ride for people of all levels of riding ability, and features individuals, families, corporate teams and the serious and not so serious bike rider who experience a scenic bayside ride and also enjoy their only opportunity of the year to ride over the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge. The 25-mile route passes through the cities of San Diego, Coronado, Imperial Beach, Chula Vista and National City and finishes at Embarcadero Mariana Park South with a festive celebration with food, entertainment and a New Belgium beer garden.

Embarcadero Marina Park South, 1 Marina Park Way in San Diego, 6:30 a.m.- 12.30 p.m., 619-269-6873, bikethebay.net

monday, aug. 26

Together Again

An evening that reunites award winning performers Sandy Campbell and G. Scott Lacy. Musical partners for years, their last public cabaret performance was in 2009! Performing some of the songs that originally brought them together, this acclaimed duo has added some wonderful new pop and cabaret songs to their evening of music and story.

Martinis Above Fourth, 3940 Fourth Ave., Suite 200 in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets $20, 619-400-4500, martinisabovefourth.com

tuesday, aug. 27

The Good, The Bad and The I-5

For more than 50 years, this legendary sketch comedy troupe has been famous for their cutting edge satiric revues as well as being the launching pad for generations of comedy superstars. In keeping with tradition, the Chicago-based Second City returns to La Jolla Playhouse with an original, sidesplitting tribute to San Diego, about San Diego! Contains strong language and adult content.

La Jolla Playhouse, The Mandell Weiss Forum, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive in La Jolla, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $40, 858-550-1010, lajollaplayhouse.org

wednesday, aug. 28

Regeneration Tour 2013

Billing itself as “North America’s premier ’80s tour,” the semi-annual Regeneration Tour features a synthpop lovers’ lineup of Erasure frontman Andy Bell, Howard Jones and Men Without Hats. Erasure’s Andy Bell is one-half of the noted synth-pop duo who crowded the world’s dance floors with “Oh, L’amour,” “Chains of Love” and “A Little Respect.” Howard Jones recently made available a box set of his first two albums, Human’s Lib and Dream Into Action, which he performed in a series of concerts last year in order and exactly as there were recorded in the ‘80s. Men Without Hats have been creating iconic and irresistible pop music for three decades and have soared back with the release of their latest album, Love in the Age of War.

Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive in San Diego, 6:30 p.m., tickets $55, 800-745-3000, humphreysconcerts.com