The City: Top to Bottom
thursday, dec. 26
A Sweet Life : The Showley Bros. Candy Factory, 1905-1950
The Showley Bros. Candy Factory, operated from 1905 to 1951, and was one of many locally- based manufacturing enterprises that populated America’s small towns and cities a century ago. The brothers produced a wide range of products at the rate of 10,000 pounds of candy in eight hours. The collection is a treasure trove of family and company documents, photographs, and old candy recipes giving us a glimpse into what a day in the life of a candy maker was like over a hundred years ago.
San Diego History Center, 1649 El Prado, Suite 3 in Balboa Park, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., adult admission $8,
619-232-6203, sandiegohistory.org
friday, dec. 27
Corvette: An American Icon Turns 60
Introduced at GM Motorama in 1953, the prototype displayed a vision of American sports motoring combining the dreamy shapes of early-1950s American luxury cars with the aggressive posture of a European sports car. The name (Corvette), taken from that of a highly maneuverable warship, was suggested by Myron Scott, a photographer with GM’s ad agency. Come see the many styles and generations of the American icon at the San Diego Automotive Museum. The Chevrolet Corvette a classic American car. San Diego Automotive Museum, 2080 Pan American Plaza in Balboa Park, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., adult admission $8.50, 619-231-2886 sdautomuseum.org
saturday, dec. 28
Jungle Bells
Jungle Bells Come experience the all-new holiday themed animal presentations and a nightly tree lighting ceremony. Take a ride on the Twinkle Light Trolley or explore the nightly holiday-themed entertainment in the Koalafornia Boardwalk area. Special wintery treats will be available at the Zoo’s restaurants like holiday cookies, gingerbread men and hot chocolate.
San Diego Zoo, 2920 Zoo Drive in Balboa Park, adult tickets from $46, 9 a.m.–8 p.m., 619-231-1515, zoo.sandiegozoo.org
sunday, dec. 29
Sleeping Beauty
A modern twist on the classic fairy tale chocked full of quirky characters that makes this adaption of Sleeping Beauty fun for everyone.
Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive in Solana Beach, 11 a.m., tickets $20, 858-481-1055, northcoastrep.orgmonday, dec. 30Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the WorldA Touring Exhibition that offers attendees an entertaining, engaging, and hands-on experience with one of the most important cultural icons in history: the guitar. The Exhibition is comprised of three elements: the science of sound; the evolution, engineering, and design of the guitar; and its cultural impact. The Exhibition engages visitors in an experience that is visual, tactile, and aural. Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World has it all: Music. Science. History. Pop culture. Video. Education. Interactives. Games.Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., adult admission $13, 619-238-1233, rhfleet.orgtuesday, dec. 31National Comedy Theatre presents New Years Eve Spectacular
National Comedy Theatre, San Diego’s nationally acclaimed improv comedy show, will present the company’s annual New Years Eve Spectacular performance and party tonight. On this special evening, guests enjoy a catered buffet, a hilarious improv comedy performance and a champagne toast at midnight. Guests also receive party favors, noisemakers and balloons to ring in the New Year. “Our annual New Years Eve Spectacular event is a perfect way to end the year among friends or that special someone,” says Gary Kramer, artistic director, National Comedy Theatre.National Comedy Theatre, 3717 India Street in San Diego, 8:30 p.m., tickets $79, 619-295-4999, nationalcomedy.comwednesday, jan. 1Salute to Vienna
Salute to Vienna Usher in the New Year with Salute to Vienna , patterned after Vienna’s world famous Neujahrskonzert and returning for a glorious 14th season with a fresh, new program. A festive New Year’s Day concert, featuring a brilliant new cast of more than 75 musicians and stellar European singers and dancers in beautiful costumes. A light-hearted blend of popular Strauss waltzes, polkas and famous operetta excerpts from Die Fledermaus, The Merry Widow and more. It’s a day to celebrate and enjoy!
Jacobs Music Center formerly Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B Street in San Diego, 2:30 p.m., tickets from $25, 619-235-0804, sandiegosymphony.org
