thursday, dec. 3
Carly Aquilino
Carly Aquilino is a stand-up comedian described by audience members as “funny” and by her father as “a huge mistake”. A cast member of MTV’s Girl Code, Carly, a New York native, first stepped on stage at Gotham Comedy Club and has since been quickly rising in the comedy scene, performing regularly at The Stand Comedy Club in New York City.
The American Comedy Company, 818B Sixth Ave. in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets $18, 619-795-3858, americancomedyco.com
friday, dec. 4
The Rite of Spring
Los Angeles Philharmonic Assistant Conductor Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla makes her Jacobs Music Center debut in this concert of contrasts: the curtain-raising dramatics of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Leonore Overture No. 3, the brilliant and icily intense Violin Concerto of Jean Sibelius (performed by special guest Karen Gomyo) and the still-astounding early 20th century pyrotechnic masterpiece The Rite of Spring by Igor Stravinsky.
Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B Street in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets from $20, 619-235-0804, sandiegosymphony.org
saturday, dec. 5
Bill Engvall
The thing that makes any entertainer successful is the ability to connect with an audience. It’s the quality of sharing the humor in everyday situations that has made Bill Engvall one of the top comedians today and among the busiest. Engvall was part of the enormously successful Blue Collar Comedy concert films, which have sold more than 9 million units and are some of the most watched movies and special in Comedy Central history. The soundtrack for Blue Collar Comedy Tour- One For The Road (Warner Bros./Jack Records) was also nominated for a Grammy Award.
Sycuan Casino, 5485 Casino Way in El Cajon, 6:30 and 9 p.m., tickets from $65, 1-800-2-SYCUAN, sycuan.com
sunday, dec. 6
Cinema @ The Balboa: Fiddler on the Roof
This musical is set in the Ukrainian ghetto village of Anatevka. Tevye the Milkman’s equilibrium is constantly being challenged by his poverty, the prejudicial attitudes of non-Jews, and the romantic entanglements of his five daughters. Whenever the weight of the world becomes too much for him, Tevye talks to God.
Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave. in San Diego, 1 p.m., general admission $10, 619-570-1100, sandiegotheatres.org
monday, dec. 7
Missy Andersen
Born in Detroit and living in San Diego by way of Queens, New York, Missy Andersen follows her self-titled debut with a timeless follow-up of blues going straight to the spirit and body. With her band leader/guitarist/husband Heine Andersen, she has again created a personal soundtrack for good times and the pain and joys of love.
Humphreys Backstage Live, 2241 Shelter Island Drive in San Diego, 7 p.m., $5 cover, 619-224-3577, humphreysbackstagelive.com
tuesday, dec. 8
Holiday Ice Rink
Lace up those stakes and prepare to hit the ice—there’s a new holiday ice rink in town! Watch Liberty Station transform into a winter wonderland as Fantasy on Ice kicks off its inaugural year in the plaza at the NTC Command Center.
Liberty Station, 2690 Historic Decatur Road in San Diego, through January 2016, cost adult $14, child $12, 619-222-1970, fantasyonicesd.com
wednesday, dec. 9
Santa Photo Experience
Where is Santa? Well, Santa Claus has landed at Fashion Valley mall! During Santa’s brief time away from the North Pole, children can stop by to whisper their wish list, then have their magical moment with Santa captured forever with keepsake photos. Click on the Web site below to make an appointment.
Fashion Valley, 7007 Friars Road in San Diego, 10.15 a.m. – 7:50 p.m., from $10, fashionvalley.fullslate.com
