thursday, may 7
Gator By The Bay
San Diego’s 14th annual Gator By The Bay is the largest, most authentic Louisiana-themed music and food festival this side of the bayou and will be held from May 7-10 at the Spanish Landing Park, across from San Diego International Airport. Presented by San Diego’s Bon Temps Social Club, it features four days of live music with over 85 musical acts on six stages, along with 10,000 pounds of crawfish trucked from Louisiana, non-stop dancing, shopping, playing and eating on the beautiful San Diego Bay.
Spanish Landing Park, 3900 North Harbor Dr. in San Diego, for tickets and full schedule visit gatorbythebay.com
friday, may 8
The Joshua Tree – a tribute to U2
The magic of U2 has captured the hearts and minds of millions and has created one of the largest followings in history. With over eight years together, The Joshua Tree has developed a national reputation as having captured a piece of that magic and being the premiere U2 experience. JT invites you to share your passion for the greatest band on the planet by joining them in a tribute that will leave you speechless. Playing with tribute bands to Radiohead and Muse.
House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave. in San Diego, 7 p.m., tickets from $10, 619-299-2583, houseofblues.com
saturday, may 9
Midnight Madness: Roar
The unprecedented and wholly unpredictable action-adventure Roar follows a wildlife preservationist (director/co-writer and The Exorcist producer Noel Marshall) who lives harmoniously alongside a menagerie of untamed animals – including cheetahs, elephants, lions and tigers – on a preservation in the African plains. When his wife and children arrive (real-life wife Tippi Hedren of The Birds and stepdaughter Melanie Griffith of Working Girl) for a visit, a long-brewing battle for dominance between two lions erupts and threatens their very lives.
Landmark’s Ken Cinema, 4061 Adams Ave. in San Diego, ‘round 12 midnight, tickets $8.50, 619-283-3227, landmarktheatres.com/san-diego
sunday, may 10
Mother’s Day Brunch Cruises
Treat mom to a spectacular brunch on a Hornblower Cruise! Whisk her onboard a Hornblower yacht and all mom will have to do is enjoy the scenery, the wonderful cuisine and your company. Every mom will take home a free flower compliments of Hornblower Cruises and Events! Choose from three brunch times or an evening dinner cruise, and celebrate in style.
Hornblower Cruises & Events, Grape St. Pier 1800 N. Harbor Dr. in San Diego, tickets from $72.95 per person, for more details and times call 1-888-467-6256 or visit http://www.hornblower.com/
monday, may 11
New Kids On The Block
Here is your chance to re-live the ‘80s boy band nostalgia with New Kids On The Block! Support acts include ‘90s superstar R&B group – TLC and noughties pop rapper Nelly! These top pop acts from the ‘80s, ‘90s, and ‘00s, will be performing “hit after hit after hit”. The tour will feature their most elaborate stage to date, complete with “bar seats around the stage so fans can literally sit right on the stage so you can converse and hang out with the band!
Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl, 5500 Canyon Crest Dr. in San Diego, 7 p.m., tickets from $29.50, 619-594-0429, https://as.sdsu.edu/viejas_arena/
tuesday, may 12
The Piano Guys
What do you get when you mix up a marketing genius that does video, a studio engineer that writes music, a pianist that had a successful solo career, and a cellist that does pretty much everything? The Piano Guys: a miraculous meeting of “guys” with the same intrinsic purpose – to make a positive impact in the lives of people all over the world through music videos. Jon Schmidt, Steven Sharp Nelson, Paul Anderson and Al van der Beck gained popularity through YouTube where they posted piano and cello renditions of popular songs and classical music.
Humphreys Concerts by the bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets $62, 800-745-3000, humphreysconcerts.com
wednesday, may 13
Denise Bledsoe: Woolgathering
ArtHatch and Distinction Gallery are pleased to announce a new solo exhibition of San Diego artist Denise Bledsoe entitled Woolgathering. This exhibit will showcase Bledsoe’s most current mixed media sculptures and art figures. Her creations are best described as playful and whimsical. Each character and creature has its own story to tell.
ArtHatch and Distinction Gallery, 317 E. Grand Ave. in Escondido, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., 760-707-2770, distinctionart.com
