thursday, march 13
The Entertainers
Come enjoy a free screening of the The Entertainers, the award-winning feature documentary about six piano players striving to win the World Championship of Old-Time Piano (mostly ragtime). Then, stay to see four of the stars of the film perform Live Ragtime Piano after the film, as well as answer your questions.
Museum of Photographic Arts, 1649 El Prado in Balboa Park, 7-10 p.m., RSVP for free tickets at http://bit.ly/1buIhnP, theentertainersmovie.com
friday, march 14
Becky’s New Car
When a woman says she wants a new car, she (really) wants a new life. Becky’s new life begins when Walter, a socially inept and grief-stricken millionaire, stumbles into the car dealership where she works and mistakes her for a widow. Becky can’t get the words out to set him straight. Becky is offered a brand-new life… and the audience is offered a chance to ride shotgun in a way that most plays wouldn’t dare!
PowPAC, Poway’s Community Theatre, 13250 Poway Road in Poway, 8 p.m., tickets $18, 858-679 8085, powpac.org
saturday, march 15
San Diego St. Patrick’s Day Parade
and Festival
The San Diego St. Patrick’s Day Parade will feature more than 120 entries, including marching bands, floats, police and fire department units, the Emerald Societies, Border Patrol units, Scout troops, clowns, equestrian entries, bagpipe contingents, dancing groups, drill teams, roller skaters, Shriners, antique cars, the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, representatives from Ireland and the reigning Miss Colleen and Smiling Irishman and more. The Parade steps off at Fifth Avenue and Laurel Street and proceeds north up Fifth Avenue from Juniper Street to Upas Street, over to Sixth Avenue and South on Sixth to Juniper Street. The Irish Festival in Balboa Park is held in conjunction with the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and is for the entire family. Live entertainment on the festival’s two stages will run from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and will include well- known folk singers and groups.
San Diego St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival, Fifth Avenue and Laurel Street in San Diego, 10:30 a.m., 858-268-9111, free, stpatsparade.org
sunday, march 16
Decades – The ’50s: A Musical Revue
It was a time for poodle skirts and saddle shoes, letterman sweaters and sock hops, greasers and pink slips. It was the first decade of rock and roll! The unforgettable sights and sounds of the ’50s are back and so are Bob, Steve and Roxanne as they sing and dance their way through one of the most fun and most beloved decades of all time! So get dressed up in your ’50s best, and be a part of a magical night as we celebrate rock and roll’s first decade!
Off Broadway Live, 9490 Cuyamaca Street in San Diego, 3 p.m., adult tickets $26, 619-988-5483, offbroadwaylive.com
monday, march 17
Voices of Ireland
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Irish tales, music and dancing. Music by The Celtic Echoes. Ron Choulartan and Rachael Van Wormer join the celebration.
Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave. in Coronado, 7:30 p.m., tickets $20, 619-437-6000, lambsplayers.org
tuesday, march 18
Alfredo Jaar: Muxima
Alfredo Jaar’s Muxima (2005) brings together diverse ideas and significant cultural traditions as envisioned by one of the most important contemporary artists working today. A popular Angolan folksong served as the source of inspiration for this work. Jaar, born in Chile, describes the work as a cinematic elegy to the people of Angola and he explains that the film was inspired by his interest in African music. During the process of organizing his extensive collection of recordings made in Africa, he discovered that he had several different versions of the Angolan folk song, Muxima , and the idea for this film was born.
The San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado in Balboa Park, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., adult admission $12, 619-232-7931, sdmart.org
wednesday, march 19
Andy Anderson and Nathan Fry
Wowing San Diego audiences for more than 20 years as a duo, Andy Anderson’s sultry and resonant baritone breathes new life into the standard, pop, blues and Broadway songs he performs with his musical partner, the stunningly talented keyboardist Nathan Fry. With his dazzling stage presence and witty asides, Andy is as entertaining as he is musical, while Nathan’s virtuosity speaks for itself.
Martinis Above Fourth, 3940 Fourth Ave., 2nd Floor in San Diego, 7-10 p.m., 619-400-4500, martinisabovefourth.com
