thursday nov. 12
The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
La Jolla Music Society opens the Celebrity Orchestra series with one of the world’s premier symphonic ensembles, the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra lead by their music director, Maestro Zubin Mehta. The evening will feature A Journey to the End of the Millennium by the Georgian-born Israeli composer Josef Bardanashvili, Ravel’s La valse, poème chorégraphique and Beethoven’s grand and revolutionary Symphony No. 3, Eroica.
Civic Theatre, 1100 third Ave. in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets from $30, 619-570-1100, sandiegotheatres.org
friday, nov. 13
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial: Film screening with live orchestra
Bring your entire family to this extraordinary live orchestra performance and screening of Steven Spielberg’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Filled with unparalleled magic and imagination, this heartwarming masterpiece is one of the brightest stars in motion picture history. The San Diego Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ entire Academy Award-winning score live while this beloved film is shown in HD on the big screen.
Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B Street in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets from $20, 619-235-0804, sandiegosymphony.org
saturday, nov. 14
David Benoit
For three decades, the Grammy-nominated pianist/composer/ arranger David Benoit has reigned supreme as one the founding fathers of contemporary jazz. But, like an actor who has been known primarily for one role, he wanted to show other dimensions of his artistry, influenced by Stephen Sondheim, Burt Bacharach, Dave Grusin and Leonard Bernstein.
Humphreys Backstage Live, 2241 Shelter Island Drive in San Diego, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., $33 cover, 619-224-3577, humphreysbackstagelive.com
sunday, nov. 15
Indecent
Indecent is a world-premiere play with music inspired by the true events surrounding the controversial 1922 Broadway debut of God of Vengeance – a work considered by many to be a seminal work of Jewish culture, by others, a work of traitorous libel. Alive with popular songs of the era, this deeply-moving piece charts the history of an incendiary work, the artists who risked their careers and lives to perform it, and the evolving identity of the culturally-rich community that inspired its creation.
La Jolla Playhouse, Weiss Theatre, 2910 La Jolla Village Dr. in La Jolla, 8 p.m., tickets from $41, 858-550-1010, lajollaplayhouse.org
monday, nov. 16
City and Colour
City and Colour is the recording alias for Canadian singer-songwriter Dallas Green. He plays melodic acoustic and folk music and is often accompanied by a rotating number of Canadian indie rock musicians, such as Daniel Romano and Spencer Burton.
House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave. in San Diego, 7 p.m., tickets from $91, 619-299-2583, houseofblues.com
tuesday, nov. 17
James Hubbell: California Wildfire Watercolors
Artist and architect James Hubbell has been a creative force in Southern California since the 1950s. An accomplished artist whose work can be seen internationally, Hubbell moved to California in 1958, and began building the home that he and his wife still occupy near Julian. Hubbell’s influence on the artistic culture of San Diego transcends his work as a painter, sculptor and designer. For Hubbell, all art is dynamic: a passionate engagement with life and nature.
The San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado in Balboa Park, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., adult admission $12, 619-232-7931, sdmart.org
wednesday, nov. 18
San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival
As one of the largest wine and food festivals in the nation, the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival has helped shine the light on San Diego’s thriving food scene. The magnitude of culinary talent in San Diego combined with an international showcase of the world’s premiere wines and spirits, and the nation’s trendsetting culinary masters, makes attendance at the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival a mouthwatering feast and precursor to the Thanksgiving holiday. Through Nov. 22.
Embarcadero Marina Park North, 400 Kettner Blvd. in San Diego, for more information on events and tickets visit sandiegowineclassic.com
