thursday, july 24
Tori Amos
In support of her 14th studio recording, Unrepentant Geraldines, Tori Amos will embark on a worldwide tour with a stop at Humphreys July 24. Released May 13, Unrepentant Geraldines is pop/rock in both content and feel and is a change in pace from Amos’ most recent releases. The album is both one step further in the evolution of one of the most successful and influential artists of her generation, and a return to the inspiring and personal music that Amos is known for all around the world. Tori Amos has sold over 12 million albums, has played over a thousand shows and has won numerous awards.
Humphreys Concerts by the bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets $65, 800-745-3000, humphreysconcerts.com
friday, july 25
Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton
Part of the San Diego Symphony’s Ashford Summer Pops series, this brand new orchestra event features composer Danny Elfman’s famous film scores brought to life on stage by orchestra, and enhanced by visuals on the big screen of Tim Burton’s original film sketches, drawings and story boards. Highlights include Beetlejuice , Edward Scissorhands , Batman , Big Fish , Corpse Bride and more!
Embarcadero Marina Park South, 206 Marina Park Way in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets from $28, 619-235-0804, sandiegosymphony.org
saturday, july 26
Red Hot: Post Pride Paradise
Bust out your dancing shoes and join the Women’s Resource Center for their Red Hot ladies night at The Center. DJ Laura Jane will be in the house, spinning all your favorite hits. Enjoy dancing, mingling and snacks as well as a no-host bar, complete with drink specials all night. Women 21+ are welcome.
The San Diego LGBT Community Center, 3909 Centre Street in San Diego, 6-9 p.m., tickets at the door $5, for more information, contact Sheena Whitaker at 619-692-2077 x212
sunday, july 27
Ether Dome
When a new treatment promises to eradicate pain, a doctor and his student play out an epic battle between altruism and ambition. Based on the true story of the discovery of ether as an anesthetic in 1846, Ether Dome explores the pain that afflicts humankind, our attempts to find relief and the beginning of health care as big business.
La Jolla Playhouse, Mandell Weiss Forum, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive in La Jolla, 2 p.m., tickets from $15, 858-550-1010, lajollaplayhouse.org
monday, july 28
Film in the Garden: 1492: Conquest of Paradise
Grab a picnic, a blanket and a few friends and come enjoy this film beneath the stars! Released by Paramount to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Columbus’ voyage, this adventure/drama directed by Ridley Scott and starring Gérard Depardieu tells the fictionalized story of the discovery of the Americas. In 1909, Joaquin Sorolla was commissioned to create a large composition representing Columbus departing on his first voyage across the Atlantic.
The San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado in Balboa Park, May S. Marcy Sculpture Garden, 8 p.m., 619-232-7931, sdmart.org
tuesday, july 29
Surf Craft
A unique surfboard exhibition exploring board design from a previously unexamined perspective: in the context of Soetsu Yanagi’s mingei philosophy of the importance of craft. Through this lens, the exhibition will capture the influences behind American design in board riding, from the alaia boards of ancient Hawaii, to obscure surf bathing boards of England, Japan and Africa, to post-war hydrodynamic planing hulls of Southern California.
Mingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado in Balboa Park, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., adult admission $8, 619-239-0003, mingei.org
wednesday, july 30
Romance/Romance
Frothy and fun, this musical reminds us of those secret, frivolous and embarrassing romantic impulses to which we are susceptible. In this rousing two act musical we take a varied look at romance seekers in two ways: from a delightful romp through the sexual ennui of turn of the century Vienna in the first act, to a second act modern look at affection and disaffection in a summer house in the Hamptons. Romance/Romance is a sweetheart of a musical, perfect for North Coast Rep’s intimate stage.
North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive in Solana Beach, 7 p.m., tickets $47, 858-481-1055, northcoastrep.org
