thursday, july 14
Tom Segura
Segura is a comedian originally from Cincinnati, Ohio. His specials Mostly Stories (2016) and Completely Normal (2014) are currently streaming on Netflix. His television credits include Conan, Not Safe with Nikki Glaser, Happy Endings, The Late Late Show, Comedy Central Presents: Tom Segura, Mash Up and How To Be A Grown Up. Additionally, his noted podcast, Your Mom’s House, which he co-hosts with his wife, comedian Christina Pazsitzky, was a finalist for Best Comedy Podcast at the Stitcher Awards and profiled by VICE.
The American Comedy Company, 818B Sixth Ave. in San Diego, 8 and 9:45 p.m., tickets $25, 619-795-3858, americancomedyco.com
friday, july 15
Spirit of Stonewall Rally
Kick off San Diego Pride with the Spirit of Stonewall Rally. The rally is a time to recognize and honor leaders who are working hard to preserve our gains and meet the many challenges still facing our community. This year’s speakers include Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning and Lily Rubenstein. After, the Spirit of Stonewall Rally, the Hillcrest Business Association and San Diego Pride present the Block Party. For more information on the Block Party visit this page: sdpride.org/block-party/
Spirit of Stonewall Rally, Marston Pt., Balboa Drive and Eighth Drive in San Diego, 6-7 p.m., sdpride.org/awards/
saturday, july 16
San Diego Pride Parade
The annual San Diego Pride Parade is among the largest in the United States, attracting 100,000 cheering spectators elected officials, community groups, military service members, first responders, and significant media participation. The Pride Parade is the best attended and largest single day event in San Diego. There are eight reviewing stands including an accessible Pride reviewing stand with ASL interpreters, shaded review stands for seniors and bilingual reviewing stands.
Hillcrest Pride Flag at University Avenue and Normal Street in San Diego, 11 a.m., sdpride.org/parade/
sunday, july 17
Pride Music Festival
After the parade on Saturday and into Sunday night, the Pride Music Festival is open to the public. The festival includes multiple stages of entertainment, more than 200 musicians, bands, comedians, and dancers, marvelous shopping at dozens of vendor booths, an art exhibit, cultural presentations, and great food! This year Kesha, Paul Oakenfold, Pierce Fulton, Noelia, Rilan, AB Soto and many others are ready to take the stage!
Pride Music Festival, Marston Point, Sixth Avenue and Laurel Street in Balboa Park, Saturday, July 16, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday, July 17, 11a.m.-8 p.m., two-day tickets – $20 advanced, $25 at gate, sdpride.org/entertainment/
monday, july 18
Summer International Organ Festival
This Monday’s program features Daryl Robinson –an outstanding performer at recent AGO Young Artists competitions, he was a favorite in their 2013 season.
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Pan American Road E in Balboa Park, 7:30 p.m., free, 619-702-8128, spreckelsorgan.org
tuesday, july 19
The Psychedelic Furs
English natives, The Psychedelic Furs will rock Humphreys Concerts with “Love My Way,” “The Ghost In You,” “Heartbreak Beat” and the hit that served as the inspiration for the John Hughes film of the same name, “Pretty in Pink.” With special guest, The Church, who hail from Sydney with their psychedelic rock sounds that have been garnering fans since they came upon the music scene 35 years ago. Please note day of show ticket price will increase to $48.
Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr. in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets $45, 800-745-3000, humphreysconcerts.com
wednesday, july 20
Cinema @ The Balboa: Aliens
(1986) After floating in space for 57 years, Lt. Ripley’s (Sigourney Weaver) shuttle is found by a deep space salvage team. Upon arriving at LV-426, the Marines find only one survivor, a nine year old girl named Newt (Carrie Henn). But even these battle-hardened Marines with all the latest weaponry are no match for the hundreds of aliens that have invaded the colony. Catch the Pre-Show Organ Recital with Russ Peck at 6:30 p.m.
Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Avenue in San Diego, 7 p.m., tickets $12, 619-570-1100, sandiegotheatres.org