thursday, june 18
Live From New York!
Saturday Night Live has been reflecting and influencing the American Story for 40 years. Live From New York! explores the show’s early years, an experiment from a young Lorne Michaels and his cast of unknowns, and follows its evolution into a comedy institution. The film looks at SNL as a living time capsule, encompassing decades of American politics, media, tragedy and popular culture with an irreverent edge. Archival footage is interwoven with stolen moments and exclusive commentary from SNL legends, journalists, hosts, musical guests, crew and others influenced by the comedy giant.
Hillcrest Cinemas, 3965 Fifth Ave. in the heart of the Uptown District, 2, 4:50, 7:40 and 9:45 p.m., tickets $9.50, $11.50 from 7:40 p.m., 619-298-2904, landmarktheatres.com
friday, june 19
Brian Wilson
Music legend Brian Wilson will hit the road this summer with his band performing songs from his Capitol album, No Pier Pressure, as well as top hits and fan favorites spanning his 50-year career with The Beach Boys and as a solo artist. Brian will also be joined by former bandmates Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin. For his 11th solo studio album, No Pier Pressure, Wilson has returned to Capitol Records, his original label home with The Beach Boys.
Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets $125, 800-745-3000, humphreysconcerts.com
saturday, june 20
Mainly Mozart Festival
The Mainly Mozart Festival continues with Michael Francis conductor and Simone Lamsma on violin. The schedule includes Beethoven, Concerto for Violin in D Major, Op. 61; J.C Bach, Symphony No. 6 in G minor, Op. 6 and Mozart, Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550.
Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave. in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $27, 619-570-1100, sandiegotheatres.org
sunday, june 21
Father’s Day Car Show
This Father’s Day, treat dad to a day at the beach and cruise on down to Belmont Park for the second annual Car Show from. Get your fix of classic cars at this free event before heading over to Draft for some brews – first 100 dads receive a free branded beer chalice to pair with your yummy brunch!
Belmont Park, 3146 Ocean Front Walk in San Diego, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free, 858-228-9283, belmontpark.com/carshow
monday, june 22
Centennial International Summer Organ Festival Concert
Former San Diego Civic Organists Jared Jacobsen and Robert Plimpton present One Hundred Years of Excellence in Music at Spreckels Organ Pavilion, premiering a commissioned work, “Balboa Bolero” by Joe Utterback, along with other works that have been commissioned for the Spreckels Organ and other civic organs in the USA. The Centennial International Summer Organ Festival runs on Monday evenings through Aug. 31.
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Pan American Road E. in Balboa Park, 7:30-9:3o p.m., free, 619-702-8138, spreckelsorgan.org
tuesday, june 23
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran is an English singer-songwriter and musician. In early 2011, Sheeran released an independent extended play, No. 5 Collaborations Project, which caught the attention of both Elton John and Jamie Foxx. He then signed to Asylum Records. His debut album, +, containing the singles “The A Team” and “Lego House”, was certified 6× Platinum in the U.K. In 2012, Sheeran won two Brit Awards for Best British Male Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act. “The A Team” won the Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically. In 2014, he was nominated for Best New Artist at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards.
Valley View Casino Center, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., 7:30 p.m., tickets from $53.50, 619-224-4171, valleyviewcasinocenter.com
wednesday, june 24
Paul Normansell: Eye of the Beholder
Paul Normansell’s first United States solo exhibition is entitled Eye of the Beholder. The exhibit will feature seven incredible new dot paintings alongside figurative works, and prints on aluminum. Normansell’s art has received global acclaim from critics and collectors in the fashion and music industries, being hailed as some of the most style-conscious imagery to define the shifting trends of popular culture.
ArtHatch, 317 E Grand Ave. in Escondido, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., admission free, 760-781-5779, arthatch.org
