thursday aug. 4
Peter Pan
Broadway’s high-flying musical whisks you away to a place where dreams are born and no one ever grows up! Peter and his mischievous sidekick Tinkerbell visit the Darling children’s nursery late one night and with a sprinkle of pixie dust begin a magical journey across the stars. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travelers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, a fierce Indian tribe, a band of bungling pirates, and of course the villainous Captain Hook.
Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1200 Vale Terrace Dr. in Vista, 8 p.m., tickets from $10,760-724-2110, moonlightstage.com
friday aug. 5
Heather McDonald
Heather McDonald is one of the most in-demand and multi-faceted comedians today, who not only juggles a career as a nationally touring stand-up, actress and accomplished writer, but is also a devoted wife and mother … when the rest of her family isn’t driving her up the wall.
The American Comedy Company, 818B Sixth Ave. in San Diego, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., tickets $18, 619-795-3858, americancomedyco.com
saturday, aug. 6
Meteor Shower
Get ready for the unexpected when Norm and his wife Corky invite another couple to their Ojai backyard to watch a meteor shower in the night sky. As the stars come out and the conversation gets rolling, cocktails flow, tempers flare and sparks fly—literally. Steve Martin’s surprising new comedy takes an offbeat and absurdist look at the comic anxiety lurking just beneath the surface of modern marriage. Contains strong language.
Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, The Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park, 8 p.m., for ticket availability call the box office, 619-234-5623, theoldglobe.org
sunday, aug. 7
America
The year 2016 marks the 46th anniversary of perennial classic-rock favorite, America. Founding members, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell (along with former band mate Dan Peek) met in high school in London in the late 1960s and quickly harmonized their way to the top of the charts on the strength of their signature song “A Horse With No Name.” America became a global household name and paved the way with an impressive string of hits following the success of their first No. 1 single. Forty plus years later, these friends are still making music together, touring the world and thrilling audiences with their timeless sound.
Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr. in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets $65, 800-745-3000, humphreysconcerts.com
monday, aug. 8
Summer International Organ Festival
This Monday’s program features Justin Bischof, director of music at The Church of St. James the Less, Artistic Director of The Canadian Chamber Orchestra of New York City and of the NYC-based Modus Opera Company, described as “a master virtuoso” in the Frankfurt News.
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Pan American Road E in Balboa Park, 7:30 p.m., free, 619-702-8128, spreckelsorgan.org
tuesday, aug. 9
A Conversation with Edith Head
The show, based on Edith Head’s Hollywood by Edith Head and Paddy Calistro, is a feast of delicious behind-the-scenes stories about Hollywood’s greatest stars that provide an intimate portrait of Hollywood’s legendary costume designer.
North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive in Solana Beach, 7:30 p.m., tickets $35, 858-481-1055, northcoastrep.org
wednesday, aug. 10
Maks and Val Live on Tour
Brothers Maksim and Valentin Chmerkovskiy are bringing to life the show they have dreamed about since childhood, combining an honest and unfiltered narrative of their life story, with the world class dancing, creativity and passion they are known for. Collaborating with the greatest choreographers in the business and supported by a cast of fellow dance professionals, the show will surprise and delight with timeless elegance and steamy seduction.
Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave. in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets from $49.50, 619-570-1100, sandiegotheatres.org
