thursday, july 2
Machine Gun Kelly
Ohio’s MC Machine Gun Kelly’s (MGK) resilience has become a beacon of hope for thousands of kids across America. Penning rhymes about
everything from addiction to family issues, MGK is a symbol of relentless perseverance to his fans and the MC is about to begin the next chapter of his already successful career.
House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave. in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $10, 619-299-2583, houseofblues.com
friday, july 3
Star Spangled Pops
Pops goes the Fourth! Join us for the most patriotic party in San Diego: a Symphony celebration from “Stars and Stripes Forever” to “God Bless the U.S.A.” with Principal Pops Conductor Bill Conti, the San Diego Master Chorale, American Idol runner-up and Chula Vista native Jessica Sanchez and fireworks!
Embarcadero Marina Park South, 206 Marina Park Way in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $27, sandiegosymphony.org
saturday, july 4
4th of July Fireworks
There will be firework displays all over the County celebrating 4th of July. One of the best places to be will be SeaWorld. Fireworks start at 10:30 p.m.
SeaWorld San Diego, 500 Sea World Drive in San Diego, 619-226-3901, seaworldparks.com
sunday, july 5
Indigo Girls
Amy Ray and Emily Saliers are the Indigo Girls. Rolling Stone describes them as the “ideal duet partners. Their voices soar and swoop as one, alternately raucous and soothing. When they sing together, they radiate a sense of shared purpose that adds muscle to their lanky, deeply felt folk-tinged pop songs”. Together they write, arrange, record and perform music which over the course of 25 years has become a vital part of the lives of their legion of devoted fans around the world, informing and rewarding them day to day.
Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr., 7:30 p.m., tickets $49, 800-745-3000, humphreysconcerts.com
monday, july 6
Centennial International Summer Organ Festival Concert
A Celebration of America. The Centennial International Summer Organ Festival continues with organist Christian Elliott, the American Theatre Organ Society’s 2009 “Organist of the Year.” This All-American Program celebrating the Spirit of ‘76 will be preceded by the annual “Bach’s Supper” fundraiser.
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Pan American Road E. in Balboa Park, 7:30-9:30 p.m., free, 619-702-8138, spreckelsorgan.org
tuesday, july 7
7 billion Others
A ground breaking, multimedia exhibition, 7 billion Others brings voices and compelling video portraits from more than 6,000 individual interviews filmed in 84 countries by nearly 20 directors. For its premiere in the United States, the 30-week presentation will allow visitors to identify what separates and unites us by giving direct access to individuals as diverse as a Brazilian fisherman, a Chinese shopkeeper, a German performer and an Afghan farmer.
Museum of Photographic Arts, 1649 El Prado in Balboa Park, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., adult admission $8, 619-238-7559, mopa.org
wednesday, july 8
Birds of the World
View stunning imagery of birds from every continent by fourteen award-winning wildlife photographers, featuring Arthur Morris, a Canon Explorer of Light Emeritus, Markus Varesvuo, a fellow Canon Explorer of Light, and many more. This first-of-its-kind exhibition features of a global collection of talent, including Daniel Cox, Todd Gustafson, Arash Hazeghi, Denise Ippolito, Tim Laman, Paul McKenzie, Arthur Morris, Clifford Oliver, Kiran Poonacha, Marie Read, Blake Shaw, David Tipling, Roy Toft and Markus Varesvuo.
San Diego Natural History Museum, 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., adult admission $19, 619-232-3821, sdnhm.org
