thursday, march 24
Theo Von
Theo Von has been entertaining TV audiences since 1999 when he captured hearts as the loveable 19-year-old Southerner on The Real World/Road Rules Challenge franchise. In 2003, the Louisiana native traded in endurance challenges for the comedy stage and never looked back.
The American Comedy Company, 818B Sixth Ave. in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets $18, 619-795-3858, americancomedyco.com
friday, march 25
Olivia Newton-John
Olivia Newton-John’s appeal continues to be timeless. From her debut in the ‘60s in Australia to her 10 No. 1 hits in the U.S. and Europe, four Grammy Awards, countless Academy of Country Music, American Music and People’s Choice Awards, 100 million albums sold worldwide and her co-starring role with John Travolta in Grease, combined with her ongoing philanthropic work for breast cancer awareness, her worldwide popularity is as strong as ever.
Pala Events Center, Pala Casino Spa Resort, 11154 Hwy. 76 in Pala, 8 p.m., tickets from $45, 877-946-7252, palacasino.com
saturday, march 26
globalFEST On the Road: Creole Carnival
Over the past decade, globalFEST has become one of the most dynamic global music platforms in North America. What started as an annual showcase in New York has grown into an international brand, building audiences for world music with stages at SXSW, Bonnaroo and beyond. Founded in 2003, globalFEST spotlights artists who represent diverse global styles, artists who are bringing down boundaries between countries and creating cultural opportunities for collaboration.
Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B Street in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets from $20, 619-235-0804, sandiegosymphony.org
sunday, march 27
Shen Yun
Raved as “The No. 1 Show in the World” by critics universally, Shen Yun is leaving millions around the world in awe. Consisting of about 20 pieces, a Shen Yun performance takes you to a magic journey through 5,000 years. Breathtaking animated backdrops, exquisite hand-made costumes, high flying leaps, thunderous drums, and mesmerizing live orchestra music will transport you to another world.
Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave. in San Diego, 1:30 p.m., tickets from $60, 619-570-1100, sandiegotheatres.org
monday, march 28
Álvaro Blancarte: Marking the Present
For more than six decades, Álvaro Blancarte has been mining the topography of Baja California and defining the artistic landscape of this region. Inspired by the mythologies of the Kumiai culture, the light that shines on the mountains of Tecate, and the idyllic scenery described in Latin American literature, Blancarte experiments with textures, materials, and colors to depict the splendor of the deserts of Baja California.
San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect Street in La Jolla, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., general admission $10, 858-454-3541, mcasd.org
tuesday, march 29
Bayou Brothers
Start with a blend of accordion, keyboards, guitar, bass, drums and rubboard, add three-part harmonies, mix it up with a lot of rockin’ Zydeco, blues, R&B and that great Mardi Gras sound, toss in dazzling showmanship and a big old dance floor and you get the hot, spicy musical jambalaya that IS the Bayou Brothers!
Humphreys Backstage Live, 2241 Shelter Island Drive in San Diego, 7 p.m., $5 cover, 619-224-3577, humphreysbackstagelive.com
wednesday, march 30
Flor Garduño: Trilogy
In Trilogy, Flor Garduño presents a tour of the principal themes from her career of photographic work within three groups: Bestiarium, Fantastic Women and Silent Natures. A renowned Mexican photographer, Garduño is internationally recognized for her black and white photography. Exhibition presented in Spanish and English.
The Museum of Photographic Arts, 1649 El Prado in Balboa Park, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., adult admission $8, 619-238-7559, mopa.org
