thursday, june 23
Melissa Villaseñor
Melissa Villaseñor is a creator of many. She is an impressionist, stand-up comedian of 10 years, actor, musician and graphic artist. You may have seen her as a top 16 finalist on Season 6 of America’s Got Talent or heard her voices on Cartoon Network’s Adventure Time. Her credits also include work on Family Guy, Comedy Central’s Trip Tank, and she has headlined over 100 clubs and colleges around the country.
The American Comedy Company, 818B Sixth Ave. in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets $10, 619-795-3858, americancomedyco.com
friday, june 24
Blast to the Past
The Hillcrest Wind Ensemble takes a Blast to the Past, celebrating pop music from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. The band welcomes special guests, Kevin Cavanaugh and Blue Velvet, a dynamic retro act which has performed in numerous night clubs in San Diego. These three decades had some of the best pop music ever produced. The ensemble will perform a symphonic tribute to the Beatles as well as music ranging from Queen to The Carpenters. A highlight of the night will be a special tribute to the late Prince.
Mississippi Room, Lafayette Hotel, 2223 El Cajon Blvd. in San Diego., 7:30 p.m., tickets $20, 619-692-2077 x814, hillcrestwindensemble.com
saturday, june 25
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes
The musical black horror comedy (1978) film directed by John De Bello and written by Costa Dillon, John De Bello and J. Stephen Peace and scored by Gordon Goodwin and Paul Sundfor. In this spoof of B movies, a group of scientists band together to save the world from mutated killer tomatoes.
Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Avenue in San Diego, 7 p.m., tickets $12, 619-570-1100, sandiegotheatres.org
sunday, june 26
Murder at the Howard Johnsons
All is fair in love? Even murder? That’s the question posed by this light and funny suspense comedy about a love triangle in a Howard Johnson Motor Inn. A three scene love triangle involving a woman, her lover, and her husband. “Enough laugh lines, mirth provoking situations and extravagant sight gags to outfit two rapid fire farces of the absurd.” – Variety
Scripps Ranch Theatre, 9783 Avenue of Nations in San Diego, 2 p.m., tickets $31, 858-578-7728, scrippsranchtheatre.org
monday, june 27
Summer International Organ Festival
San Diego Civic Organists Emeritus Robert Plimpton performs with the Marine Band San Diego. This concert will be preceded by the annual Bach’s Supper fundraiser. Bach’s Supper tickets are $35 per person.
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Pan American Road E in Balboa Park, 7:30 p.m., free, 619-702-8128, spreckelsorgan.org
tuesday, june 28
Mackenzie Melemed
From Bach to West Side Story, Rachmaninoff to The Sound of Music, there will be something for everyone at this not-to-miss performance! A junior at The Juilliard School in New York City, Mackenzie Melemed has won prizes in numerous international piano competitions. In addition to performances at The White House and Carnegie Hall, he has performed throughout the world, most recently in the Czech Republic, Japan and China.
North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive in Solana Beach, 7:30 p.m., tickets $30, 858-481-1055, northcoastrep.org
wednesday, june 29
The Last Tiger in Haiti
It’s the final night of Kanaval in Haiti, and a group of abandoned children spend it trading fantastic folktales until the line between reality and fiction blurs. At daybreak, the oldest plans to leave for a new life but discovers the story of his future and past are in the hands of someone else. Set in a world that is utterly real and remarkably imaginative, this unforgettable new play from Jeff Augustin weaves Haitian lore into a contemporary narrative of survival and betrayal.
La Jolla Playhouse, Forum Theatre, 2910 La Jolla Village Dr. in La Jolla, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $20, 858-550-1010, lajollaplayhouse.org
