thursday, feb. 11
Joe Machi
Since moving to New York City to pursue comedy award-winning comedian Joe Machi has finished 4th on season 8 of NBC’s Last Comic Standing, performed stand up on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and has become a regular on Red Eye with Greg Gutfeld on Fox News.
The American Comedy Company, 818B Sixth Ave. in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets $18, 619-795-3858, americancomedyco.com
friday, feb. 12
The Harlem Globetrotters World Tour
The Harlem Globetrotters are preparing for their most epic tour in celebration of its 90th anniversary world tour. A star-studded roster will have fans on the edge of their seats to witness the ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that thrills fans of all ages.
Valley View Casino Center, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. in San Diego, 7 p.m., tickets from $23, 619-224-4171, valleyviewcasinocenter.com
saturday, feb. 13
San Diego Youth Symphony: Showcase Concert 2016
This performance by SDYS’ intermediate orchestras and wind ensembles is the culmination of the students’ rehearsals after the first half of the season with a diverse repertoire by some of the world’s greatest composers. Enjoy the experience of the young SDYS musicians bringing their skill and passion to the stage, creating a delightful and fresh musical experience.
Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B Street in San Diego, 1 and 7 p.m., adult tickets from $30, 619-235-0804, sdys.org
sunday, feb. 14
Robert Irwin: Light and Space
Light itself focuses and diffuses our gaze in Irwin’s environmental light installation Light and Space (2007). In this work – developed during Irwin’s residency in MCASD’s Robert Caplan Artist-in-Residence Studio – he uses fluorescent light tubes alone as the main triggers of a mass-less, enveloping perceptual experience.
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego Downtown, 1100 and 1001 Kettner Blvd. in San Diego, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., general admission $10, 858-454-3541, mcasd.org
monday, feb. 15
Michele Lundeen
Dubbed the “Queen of Steam” for her stirring vocals and electrifying stage presence, Michele Lundeen does indeed command attention. Often described as “Janis Joplin meets Bonnie Raitt” (or think Lydia Pense, Bonnie Bramlett, Bette Midler, Etta James, Aretha Franklin!), Michele is a powerful, soulful vocalist with an incomparable style all her own. She and her band effortlessly blend classic roadhouse rhythm & blues, jump swing, Memphis groove, sultry jazz and funky soul into a satisfying musical stew.
Humphreys Backstage Live, 2241 Shelter Island Drive in San Diego, 7 p.m., $5 cover, 619-224-3577, humphreysbackstagelive.com
tuesday, feb. 16
Tosca
San Diego Opera presents this stunning operatic thriller which entangles a passionate diva, a revolutionary artist and a corrupt police chief in a love triangle of passion and politics, playing out through exquisite music in the seductive, dangerous “Eternal City” of Rome.
Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave. in San Diego, 7 p.m., tickets from $45, 619-570-1100, sandiegotheatres.org
wednesday, feb. 17
Circus Vargas
Circus Vargas presents iLuminous, an all-new, high-energy extravaganza that illuminates the wonders of modern life and the imagination of every child at heart. Be wowed by death-defying stunts, flying aerialists, exhilarating acrobats and uproarious clowns under a music filled, blue and yellow Big Top. Kids can learn circus skills at the free, interactive preshow 30 minutes before each performance. After the show meet and take pictures with our performers.
Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. in Del Mar, 7 p.m., tickets from $25, 877-468-3861, circusvargas.com
