thursday, dec. 17
Jerome Dawson
Saxophonist, Jerome Dawson, has been sizzling stages since he was 8 years old. He has made himself known throughout Northern California and has shared the stage with talented artists, including Sista Monica, Maruga Booker (Drummer for George Clinton) and Buzzy Linhart. With a unique style that is soulful and intense, Jerome Dawson has been known to bring the crowd to its feet. Jerome Dawson’s love for David Sanborn, Wayman Tisdale, the late Art Porter and Grover Washington, Jr. fuels his desire to play an upbeat, contemporary, smooth style with an R & B funk attitude.
Humphreys Backstage Live, 2241 Shelter Island Drive in San Diego, 7 p.m., $5 cover, 619-224-3577, humphreysbackstagelive.com
friday, dec. 18
Michael McDonald
McDonald got his start writing and performing for free at the famed Groundlings Theater in Los Angeles. His first paid writing and acting jobs came from Concorde Pictures, Roger Corman’s infamous low-budget movie studio. Starting as an extra, McDonald landed dozens of roles in terrible movies. He eventually moved behind the camera to write and direct more terrible movies. Roger Corman still owes Michael money. Since those early poverty stricken years, Michael has divided his career into as many tiny hard-to-reassemble pieces as possible.
The American Comedy Company, 818B Sixth Ave. in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets $18, 619-795-3858, americancomedyco.com
saturday, dec. 19
Santa Photo Experience – Last few days
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. Santa Photo Experience available through Dec. 23.
Fashion Valley, 7007 Friars Road in San Diego, 10.15 a.m. – 7:50 p.m., from $10, fashionvalley.fullslate.com
sunday, dec. 20
Holiday Pops featuring Cirque Musica
San Diego’s most popular downtown concert of the Christmas season returns to the Jacobs Music Center. This year’s edition features a “Holiday Spectacular” from Cirque Musica: familiar classical and Christmas tunes accompanied by feats of strength, balance, daring and sheer beauty. And of course, you’ll get to sing along to the many popular hits of the Season like “Jingle Bells” and “O Come All Ye Faithful” performed by the Orchestra and the voices of the San Diego Master Chorale and Children’s Choir!
Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B Street in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $20, 619-235-0804, sandiegosymphony.org
monday, dec 21
An American Christmas
Step inside San Diego’s iconic US Grant Hotel this December and travel back to 1915 for a memorable Christmas feast and celebration! Your hosts are the Marshall family who love to celebrate the Season each year with an elegant party. 25 multi-talented performers sweep you into a festive evening that will be the pinnacle of your holidays. This remarkable 3-hour evening is filled with music, dance, story, song and laughter, all woven throughout a delectable 4-course holiday meal.
The US Grant Hotel, 326 Broadway in San Diego, 6:30 p.m., tickets,$152, 619-437-6000, lambsplayers.org
tuesday, dec. 22
Nina Francis and Leonard Patton
Nina Francis is a versatile singer and an accomplished guitarist. Laced with undertones of jazz, blues, and folk, Nina’s music blends timeless songwriting craft with modern pop sensibilities to create a voice all her own. Join her and Leonard Patton in the Bar & Lounge for free live music!
Croce’s Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave. in San Diego, 6 p.m., 619-233-4355, crocesparkwest.com
wednesday, dec. 23
The Dave Koz and Friends Christmas 2015 tour
Multi-Grammy® nominee and saxophonist extraordinaire Dave Koz returns with the must-see show of the holiday season. The Dave Koz and Friends Christmas 2015 tour will feature Koz along with three special guests. Koz will be joined by two tour “alumni” – the irrepressible Jonathan Butler, who has earned accolades in the R&B, Contemporary Jazz and Gospel fields, and Dutch saxophone star Candy Dulfer.
Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave. in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets from $32.50 619-570-1100, sandiegotheatres.org
