thursday, nov. 27
Scott Carlson Thanksgiving Community Dinner
Join the Imperial Court, City Council President Todd Gloria, Nicole Murray Ramirez and many volunteers, organizations and businesses for the annual Scott Carlson Thanksgiving Community Dinner.
The San Diego LGBT Community Center, 3909 Centre Street in San Diego, noon-2:30 p.m., free, for more information contact Michael Lochner at 619-501-6793 or Julie Hoffman at 619-379-8624
friday, nov. 28
Absurd Person Singular
You loved How The Other Half Loves , and now the same author, master of the British farce, presents another three couples, in their three respective kitchens, on three consecutive Christmas Eves.
Scripps Ranch Theatre, 9783 Avenue of Nations in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets $29, 858-578-7728, scrippsranchtheatre.org
saturday, nov. 29
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The longest-running midnight movie of all time stars Tim Curry as the kinky yet endearing “transsexual from Transylvania” Dr. Frank N. Furter, Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick as his hapless guests Brad and Janet, Meat Loaf as motorcycle-riding rough trade and author Richard O’Brien as the hunchbacked butler Riff Raff. It’s harmless musical fun – a delightful spoof of Hollywood horror movies and Old Dark House melodramas. All engagements feature live casts who perform scenes during the movie, and the audience is always welcome to respond to the on-screen action.
Landmark Ken Cinema, 4061 Adams Ave. in San Diego, 11.55 p.m., tickets $9.50, 619-283-3227, landmarktheatres.com
sunday, nov. 30
Festival of Christmas
Three generations adjust their traditional holiday plans after the pipes burst at the family home. Surprise guests, family discoveries and a magnificent night sky all make for one memorable Christmas. It’s a show the entire family will enjoy packed with great music of the season, both old and new.
Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave. in Coronado, 2 p.m., tickets from $42, 619-437-6000, lambsplayers.org
monday, dec. 1
Dr. A. Brad Truax Award Ceremony
The Dr. A Brad Truax Award Ceremony and Reception was created to honor the memory of Dr. Truax and his contributions to the HIV/AIDS effort in San Diego. The award is given annually to recognize the outstanding overall contributions made by a person involved in the struggle against the HIV/AIDS epidemic in our community. The Awards Ceremony will include light refreshments and feature artwork created by local HIV-positive artists. After the award ceremony and reception, attendees will join together in a memorable candle-lit walk to the Tree of Life Lighting Ceremony at the Village Hillcrest, which begins at 6 p.m.
The San Diego LGBT Community Center, 3909 Centre Street in San Diego, 4 p.m., free, 619-692-2077, thecentersd.org
tuesday, dec. 2
Fleetwood Mac
While most bands undergo a number of changes over the course of their careers, few groups experienced such radical stylistic changes as Fleetwood Mac. Initially conceived as a hard-edged British blues combo in the late ‘60s, the band gradually evolved into a polished pop/rock act over the course of a decade. Throughout all of their incarnations, the only consistent members of Fleetwood Mac were drummer Mick Fleetwood and bassist John McVie – the rhythm section that provided the band with its name. Ironically, they had the least influence over the musical direction of the band.
Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl, 5500 Canyon Crest Drive in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets from $100.10 (limited availability at this price), sdsu.edu/viejas_arena
wednesday, dec. 3
Golden Boy
Clifford Odets classic 1937 ensemble driven play about Joe Bonaparte, Lorna Moon and the 20 other characters chasing the American Dream arrives re-imagined in a boxing ring. Golden Boy tells the story of a boxer and his rise to fame and tragedy against the backdrop of the 1930s American working class.
La Jolla Playhouse, Sheila & Hughes Potiker Theatre, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive in La Jolla, 7 p.m., tickets $20, 858-534-4574, theatre.ucsd.edu
