The City: Top to Bottom
thursday, march 6
Spring Awakening
Rebellious 19th century teenagers take a provocative journey from adolescence to adulthood in this powerful celebration of self-discovery in oppressive times. Spring Awakening, an eight-time Tony Award-winning musical with an electrifying score by Duncan Sheik, is an intoxicating story of youth and sexuality that is sure to awaken passion in your heart! Contains mature themes, sexual situations and strong language.
Cygnet Theatre, 4040 Twiggs Street in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets $41, 619-337-1525, cygnettheatre.com
Art of East Asia: Earthenware camel with polychrome glaze, ca. early 8th century, China friday, march 7
Art of East Asia
The newly refurbished permanent display Art of East Asia represents more than six years of research and conservation by the museum’s curator of Asian art and has been designed by the renowned firm of Staples & Charles. Art of East Asia vividly animates the philosophical and creative traditions that inspired Asian luminaries and everyday people throughout China, Japan, and Korea. This story begins with a section devoted to Chinese tomb art and develops through Buddhist icons, Daoist visions in the setting of a formal Chinese reception hall, the mixture of Buddhist, Daoist, and Shinto domestic piety embodied by the objects of a Japanese living space, and a much-anticipated display of arts of Korea. Throughout the galleries, hands-on elements offer visitors chances to interact with East Asian art in an uncommonly tactile way.
The San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado in Balboa Park, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., adult admission $12,
Jungle Rain Forest by Lynn G. Fayman 619-232-7931, sdmart.org
saturday, march 8
Lynn G. Fayman: A Colorful Life
Photography is a constantly evolving medium. Whereas digital equipment and distribution channels are the current trend, there have been many different processes that have changed the way we capture, print and share images over the years. Lynn G. Fayman, a long-time San Diego artist, utilized one such process, the short-lived Kodak Flexichrome, to produce vibrant, beautiful images. A selection of these works will be on display at the Museum of Photographic Arts
San Diego Half Marathon Museum of Photographic Arts, 1649 El Prado in Balboa Park, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., adult admission $8, 619-238-7559, mopa.org
sunday, march 9
San Diego Half Marathon
The third annual San Diego Half Marathon, is a one-of-a kind race and non-profit event that showcases San Diego’s beautiful bay front and historic communities. It runs along a signature scenic course that begins at Petco Park and finishes at the “Celebrate San Diego” party in the historic Gaslamp District. In addition to the 13.1-mile half marathon, the event also offers a 5K and a NEW 2-person half marathon relay with the same finish line in the Gaslamp District.
Craf*twork Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd. in San Diego, 7:14 a.m.: 5K start (University Ave.) 7:18 a.m.: Half Marathon start (Tony Gwynn Dr.), 619-333-6786, sdhalfmarathon.com
monday, march 10
Craf*twork
Craf*twork at the Glashaus Main Space Gallery is a collection of work from the San Diego State Furniture Design and Woodworking Department graduate students and faculty. Craf*twork is a playful reference to the popular dance portmanteau, and reflects the artists’ interests in advancing the field of craft within the ever-changing contemporary world.
Leigh Scarritt Presents “Stars of the Future” The Glashaus , 1815 Main St., Ste. B in San Diego, all day, admission free, theglashaus.com
tuesday, march 11
Leigh Scarritt Presents “Stars of the Future”
An evening of hope and musicality. Talented young performers will share their gifts as they showcase the miraculous nature of young artistry. Credits include the Old Globe Theatre, The San Diego Rep and the La Jolla Playhouse. Hear your favorite musical theater pieces from the voices of future Broadway stars. Winners of Old Globe honors, local American Idol contests and newly signed recording artists.
Street Photography by Janine Free Martinis Above Fourth, 3940 Fourth Ave., 2nd Floor in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets $20 reserved seating (plus $15 food/drink minimum), 619-400-4500, martinisabovefourth.com
wednesday, march 12
Janine Free – Street Photography
From abstract to documentary, a French street photographer presents images taken in cities of Europe and the United States. The show features a series of mannequins taken for the last six years in store windows. Those photographs seem collaged but they are mere reflections we see every day as we walk by the city streets.
Gallery 21 – Spanish Village Art Center, 1770 Village Place in Balboa Park,11 a.m.-4 p.m., admission free, 619-233-9050, gallery21art.com
