thursday, oct. 6
Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
Universally regarded as one of Rock n’ Roll’s finest and most versatile entertainers, Herman’s Hermits lead singer Peter Noone is second to none. At the age of fifteen, Peter achieved international fame as “Herman”, lead singer of the legendary Sixties pop band Herman’s Hermits. His classic hits included: “I’m Into Something Good” “Mrs. Brown, you’ve Got A Lovely Daughter”, “I’m Henry VIII, I Am”, “Silhouettes”, “Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat”, “Just A Little Bit Better”, “Wonderful World”, “There’s A Kind of Hush”, “A Must To Avoid”, “Listen People”, “The End of the World” and “Dandy”. Ultimately, Herman’s Hermits sold over sixty million recordings.
Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr. in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets $50, 800-745-3000, humphreysconcerts.com
friday, oct. 7
Aparna Nancherla
Aparna Nancherla is a comedian of the stand-up variety, but can often be seen sitting. She recently wrote for Late Night with Seth Meyers on NBC. You can also see her on the current season of Inside Amy Schumer on Comedy Central and on the upcoming season of Love on Netflix. In addition, she currently hosts the long-running popular underground New York comedy show, Whiplash at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater on Monday nights at 11 p.m.
The American Comedy Company, 818B Sixth Ave. in San Diego, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., tickets $16, 619-795-3858, americancomedyco.com
saturday, oct. 8
The Hillcrest Wind Ensemble presents Fall Classics
The ensemble will be featuring light classical pieces interspersed with premier performances of the three winning contemporary pieces from this year’s national composition contest. The night will include the Sunrise and On the Trail movements from Grofe’s Grand Canyon Suite as well as a grand salute to Scotland with the suite from The Hymn of the Highland.
First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4190 Front St. in Hillcrest, 7 p.m., tickets $15 in advance and $20 at the door, 619-692-2077 x814, hillcrestwindensemble.com
sunday, oct. 9
Annual Polish Festival
The Polish Festival is a tribute to our Polish heritage, our pride as American citizens, and San Diegans and an expression of the legendary Polish hospitality. During the festival there will be performances by Polish folk dancers, and various musical bands. There will be delicious Polish food, and the best genuine imported Polish beer.
St. M. Kolbe Roman Catholic Polish Mission, 1735 Grand Ave. in San Diego, 12-5 p.m., admission $5, polishmission.org/festival/index.php
monday, oct. 10
Cannibals
In this thoughtful (and gore-free) one-of-a-kind exhibit, you’ll discover that cannibals aren’t who you think they are. They’re warriors from many cultures, European kings and queens, American and European sailors, American colonists, accident survivors, the sick and more.
San Diego Museum of Man, 1350 El Prado in Balboa Park, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., tickets $13, 619-239-2001, museumofman.org
tuesday, oct. 11
Taste of Mission Hills
Experience an evening of delectable “tastes” in one of San Diego’s premiere dining neighborhoods Mission Hills. Let preparations representing recipes from around the globe captivate your taste buds. From worldly to local, 21 participating purveyors of tastes, including long established and very new places in Mission Hills, will be featured.
5th Annual Taste of Mission Hills in San Diego, 5 p.m.-9 p.m., Advance ticket $25, day-of ticket $30, missionhillsbid.com/taste/
wednesday, oct. 12
Amy Herzog’s 4000 Miles
In 4000 Miles, a feisty grandmother and her hippie 21-year-old grandson butt heads after he arrives unannounced at her Greenwich Village apartment having biked across the country. As they both come to terms with recent personal tragedies, these unlikely roommates infuriate, bewilder and somehow manage to reach one another. This marks playwright Amy Herzog’s debut in San Diego.
ion’s BLKBOX Theatre, 3704 Sixth Ave. in San Diego, 7 p.m., tickets from $14, 619-600-5020, iontheatre.com
