The City: Top to Bottom

thursday, sept. 12

Matthew Cusick Exhibition

Texas-based collage strategist Matthew Cusick threads complex source material like map fragments and textbooks into rich imagery on the picture plane. These inlaid constructs create freeways, portraits and ocean waves that are both organic and controlled. Visitors will have the opportunity to see the artist create a piece inspired by the nearby Pacific Ocean using maps.

Lux Art Institute, 1550 S. El Camino Real in Encinitas, 1 p.m., admission $5, 760-436-6611, luxartinstitute.org

friday, sept. 13

Ass or A Midsummer Night’s Fever

“Disco Inferno,” “The Hustle,” “I Will Survive.” Join ion theatre for Ass or A Midsummer Night’s Fever – a bold, new, audience-immersive cabaret – inspired by one of Shakespeare’s most enduring comedy fantasies: A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Guests are encouraged to don their disco-dancing best as they join a cast of motley merry-makers based on the bard’s original star-crossed lovers lost in the deep of a magical forest. Original choreography by Michael Mizerany

Urbn Cntr 4the Arts, 3708 Sixth Ave. in Hillcrest, 10:30 p.m., tickets from $20, 619-600-5020, iontheatre.com

saturday, sept. 14

Coronado Art Walk

The Coronado Art Walk is put on by the Coronado Historical Association and is a public event designed to foster creativity and appreciation for the wonders of art. Artists will be housed in tented booths along the entrance and on the grounds of the Coronado Ferry Landing. Painting, hand crafted jewelry, photography, ceramics and other mediums will be featured. Artists have been selected for their ability to express the vast and varied world of art in their particular art form.

Coronado Ferry Landing in Coronado, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., free admission, coronadoartwalk.org

sunday, sept. 15

Something’s Afoot!

In this “Who Dunnit?” musical spoof of Agatha Christie’s Ten Little Indians, ten people are stranded in an isolated English country estate during a raging thunderstorm. When they start getting killed one by one in mysterious (and hilarious) ways, fingers start pointing and hilarity ensues! In an attempt to bring order, amateur detective Miss Tweed tries to discover the murderer’s identity, but her mission is marred by power failures, man-eating stairs and dart-blowing shrunken heads!

The Welk Resort Theater, 8860 Lawrence Welk Drive in Escondido, 1 p.m., tickets $45, 1-888-802-7469, welkresorts.com

monday, sept. 16

BEERology

Modern civilization is beer civilization! Agriculture, cities, writing and religion all have ties to ancient craft brewing. Ancient Egyptians, Sumerians, Chinese and others each perfected the brewing arts in interesting, and even strange, ways. Learn fascinating stories and see phenomenal artifacts that reveal the links between beer and culture, such as the solid gold beer cup of an Inca king.

San Diego Museum of Man, 1350 El Prado in Balboa Park, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., adult admission $12.50, 619-239-2001, museumofman.org

tuesday, sept. 17

Angels & Demons

In conjunction with Kettner Nights in Little Italy, Kettner Arts Studio and Gallery presents Angels & Demons. The show will feature works by resident artists Lindsay Duff, Anna Kassel, Ginger Louise, Christian Michaels, Robert Pendleton, Susan Takano, William Walton and Kathryn Nova Williams.

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

wednesday, sept. 18

The Who’s Tommy

Based on the iconic 1969 rock concept album, The Who’s Tommy is an exhilarating story of hope, healing and the human spirit. Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff’s tale of a young boy’s journey from pain to triumph is the most electrifying rock and roll musical experience to play in a theater. With great songs including “ Tommy Can You Hear Me,” “I’m Free,” “Pinball Wizard” and “See Me, Feel Me” this musical is a must-see for both fans of The Who and musical theater alike.

Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive in Vista, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $22, 760-724-2110, moonlightstage.com