thursday, oct. 1
Two Artist Show: Ofelia Alvarado and Judy Hanford
Oct. 1-15, Ofelia Alvarado and Judy Hanford will show their art at Gallery 23 in Spanish Village. Alvarado works in acrylics and Hanford in oils. Maurjo Reser will also be featured during that time.
Spanish Village Art Center, Studio 23, 1770 Village Place in Balboa Park, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free admission, 619-232-3522, swartists.com
friday, oct. 2
Jim Jefferies
Australian comedian Jim Jefferies has made a cottage industry out of bad behavior. After taking the United Kingdom by storm, Jefferies made his way to America and immediately established himself as one of the foremost voices in edgy comedy, knowing just how to push the buttons of his audience (one time even getting assaulted on stage by an angry fan) and bring the house down with his brutal, unflinching honesty. 18 years and older only.
Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave. in San Diego, 8 and 10:30 p.m., tickets $39.50, 619-570-1100, sandiegotheatres.org
saturday, oct. 3
Gordon Lightfoot
Gordon Lightfoot is beloved by music fans around the world. In 1966, his debut album Lightfoot! was released and brought him international recognition as a songwriter. In 1971 Gordon earned his first Top Ten hit when “If You Could Read My Mind” became an international sensation. In 1974, his classic single, “Sundown”, went to No.1 on the charts, followed two years later by “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald”, inspired by a Newsweek magazine article; it reached No. 2 on the Billboard charts.
Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr. in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets $52, 800-745-3000, humphreysconcerts.com
sunday, oct. 4
Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream
Join your hosts Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse for a princess-packed adventure. Laugh along with Disney’s hair-raising escapade, Tangled, as Rapunzel, Flynn and Maximus embark on an uproarious journey that takes adventure to new lengths! Boogie to the beat of the bayou with Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen from Disney’s The Princess and the Frog, in a magical, musical journey that begins with a fateful kiss.
Valley View Casino Center, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. in San Diego, 1 and 5 p.m., tickets from $17.50, 619-224-4171, valleyviewcasinocenter.com
monday, oct. 5
Peter Hall
Peter Hall has been an active participant in the local music scene playing clubs, coffee houses and other venues around the county. In the singer-songwriter tradition, he maintains both his solo-acoustic and electric ensemble careers. The best influences from rock ’n’ roll, blues, folk and country music have helped shape Peter’s sound into one uniquely his own.
Croce’s Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave. in San Diego, 7p.m., 619-233-4355, crocesparkwest.com
tuesday, oct. 6
Lucybell
Lucybell is a Chilean rock band formed by four students from the Universidad de Chile’s Faculty of Art in 1991, in Santiago de Chile. The band was highly influenced by early ‘90s Shoegaze and Britpop bands, some ‘80s classic Alternative rock and Dark Wave. Musically, Lucybell cite bands such as Cocteau Twins, The Cure and My Bloody Valentine as their major influences. They also cite Joy Division, The Charlatans, The Smiths as other key influences.
House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave. in San Diego, 7 p.m., tickets $32.50, 619-299-2583, houseofblues.com
wednesday, oct. 7
Healing Wars
A show that is a multisensory experience that blends dance, storytelling and multimedia in an exploration of how soldiers and healers cope with the physical and psychological wounds of war. Incorporating narratives from the American Civil War, as well as a remarkable performance from a young Navy veteran, this powerful piece asks how we as a nation recover from what seems like endless battles.
La Jolla Playhouse Forum Theatre, 2910 La Jolla Village Dr. in La Jolla, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $20, 858-550-1010, lajollaplayhouse.org
