thursday, sept. 29
Free Live Music: Jerry ‘Hot Rod’ DeMink
The Jerry ‘Hot Rod’ DeMink Band is a high energy trio with a passion for music and the zeal to show it. With a mix of Rockabilly, Blues, Rock n’ Roll and Surf, they are as diverse as Johnny Cash to Jimi Hendrix.
House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave. in San Diego, 7 p.m., 619-299-2583, houseofblues.com/sandiego
friday, sept. 30
Paula Poundstone
Heralded as one of our country’s foremost comics, Paula Poundstone’s quick-thinking, unscripted approach to comedy makes for a perfect fit as a regular panelist on NPR’s No. 1 show, the screwball weekly news quiz show Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me! where she holds the record for game losses. “The others cheat,” she says magnanimously, “you wouldn’t think NPR would put up with that.” Paula tours regularly, performing standup comedy across the country. The talents of this brilliant humorist extend beyond standup comedy, but stop short of yodeling.
Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr. in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets $45, 800-745-3000, humphreysconcerts.com
saturday, oct. 1
Cabrillo Festival
The Cabrillo Festival is a fun event for the entire family, with educational activities, cultural demonstrations and exciting folkloric performances. Brightly colored clothing and dramatic music and dancing bring to life the traditions of the Native American, Mexican, Portuguese and Spanish cultures that are part of the Age of Exploration. The Cabrillo Festival features food booths with delicious traditional Mexican, Native American, Portuguese and Spanish food. Vendors will showcase their various artistic goods.
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr. in San Diego, 11a.m.-4 p.m., free, 619-557-5450, cabrillofestival.org
sunday, oct. 2
James Adomian
James Adomian is a daredevil dancing queen – but don’t you know deep down he’s just a kitten? Adomian was a finalist on the 2010 season of Last Comic Standing, and his debut standup album Low Hangin’ Fruit is now available on Earwolf. Adomian’s many insane characters appear as celebrated guests all over the podcast-o-sphere.
The American Comedy Company, 818B Sixth Ave. in San Diego, 7 p.m., tickets $12, 619-795-3858, americancomedyco.com
monday, oct. 3
Graffiti Art Murals
The San Diego Museum of Man ancient Maya and Egyptian galleries are now home to two brand-new, eye-catching graffiti art murals inspired by the ancient cultures and artwork featured in those exhibits. Graffiti has become part of the urban landscape, and we don’t often think about the talent and artistry behind it.
San Diego Museum of Man, 1350 El Prado in Balboa Park, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., tickets $22.50, 619-239-2001, museumofman.org/exhibits/
tuesday, oct. 4
Kris Kristofferson
Kris Kristofferson is a Country Music Hall of Famer who ranks among the most versatile of American talents. He’s been a Golden Gloves boxer, a Rhodes scholar, a college football player, an acclaimed actor, a military officer, a helicopter pilot, a Grammy-winner, a screw-up and an icon, and now he finds himself releasing the third Don Was-produced album in a twilight years trilogy. Feeling Mortal, his 28th album, follows 2009’s Closer To The Bone and 2006’s This Old Road in examining hard-won grace.
Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave. in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $34.50, 619-570-1100, sandiegotheatres.org
wednesday, oct. 5
The Cocktail Hour
Mix two upper-class New Englanders, their over-privileged adult children and endless cocktails for a delightfully intoxicating evening of comedy. John arrives for dinner at his parents’ home carrying his provocative script in hand that leaves the family “shaken and stirred”. Hysterically funny and heartbreakingly poignant, The Cocktail Hour is an entertaining family reunion “on the rocks”.
North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr. in Solana Beach, 7 p.m., tickets $46, 858-481-1055, northcoastrep.org
