thursday. oct. 20
A Reef Reborn 3D
Immerse yourself into a world of swirling sardines, majestic sea turtles, and eye-popping life. This inspiring story of transformation takes place against the stunning backdrop of the Cabo Pulmo reef in Baja California. Meet the people and animals that call this extraordinary location home. Take a journey through time to see how science, human courage, and the irrepressibility of nature resurrected a community and its greatest natural treasure.
San Diego Natural History Museum, 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., adult admission $19, 619-232-3821, sdnhm.org
friday, oct. 21
Felipe Esparza
Felipe Esparza is a comedian and actor, best known for his raw, real-life comedy that audiences everywhere can relate to. Recognized for his wild hair and his often-imitated phrase, “what’s up, fool?”, people are surprised to find out that Felipe is also the same person referred to and imitated in infamous stories by fellow comedian, Gabriel Iglesias. Felipe won NBC’s Last Comic Standing in 2010, and soon after, starred in and produced his first 1 hour Showtime special, and is now touring comedy clubs and theaters across the world and working on a new 1 hour special.
Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr. in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets $30, 800-745-3000, humphreysconcerts.com
saturday, oct. 22
Brad Williams
Brad Williams was born and raised in Orange County, Calif. He dropped out of college and started doing comedy at the age of 19. He toured as Carlos Mencia’s opening act for five years. Brad’s big break came when he would appear in numerous sketches on Comedy Central’s Mind Of Mencia TV show. Brad’s memorable roles on the show include playing a whore dwarf (“whorf”), the leader of an all dwarf basketball team, joining Mencia at a Renaissance faire, and giving a speech about his hatred of podiums.
The American Comedy Company, 818B Sixth Ave. in San Diego, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., tickets $16, 619-795-3858, americancomedyco.com
sunday, oct. 23
The Phantom of The Opera (1925)
Get into the Halloween spirit with this screening of this classic 1925 thriller which launched a pop culture sensation continuing to this day. Lon Chaney (in unforgettable makeup) stars as the twisted genius organist who kidnaps his young singer protégé into the depths of the Paris Opera House. Russ Peck returns to provide the hair-raising soundtrack on the mighty Fox Theatre Pipe Organ!
Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B Street in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $20, 619-235-0804, sandiegosymphony.org
monday, oct. 24
Papel Chicano dos: Works on paper
Papel Chicano Dos: Works on Paper from the Collection of Cheech Marin presents artworks by Chicano artists including established figures such as Carlos Almaraz, John Valadez, and Margaret Garcia, as well as younger emerging artists such as Wenceslao Quiroz and Carlos Donjuan, whose work demonstrates a range of techniques from watercolor and aquatint to pastel and mixed media.
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego Downtown, 1100 and 1001 Kettner Blvd. in San Diego, 11 a.m.–5 p.m., general admission $10, 858-454-3541, mcasd.org
tuesday, oct. 25
London Town
Experience the music and energy of the 1970s punk underground. When 15-year-old Shay (Daniel Huttlestone) hears the music of The Clash for the first time, it’s a revelation, opening up a new world of social consciousness and anti-establishment defiance beyond anything he’s known in his dead-end London suburb. Drawn into the heart of the city’s burgeoning punk scene, he forges two relationships that will change his life, falling in love with rebellious cool girl Vivian (Nell Williams) and finding an unexpected connection with none other than The Clash’s electrifying frontman, Joe Strummer (Jonathan Rhys Meyers). Propelled by a blistering soundtrack that bounces from The Clash to The Ramones to Buzzcocks, London Town captures the sound and spirit of a scene that shook the world.
Digital Gym Cinema, 2921 El Cajon Blvd. in North Park, show times 1:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., general admission $11, 619-230-1938, digitalgym.org
wednesday, oct. 26
Cajon Classic Cruise
One of El Cajon’s premier events, the famous Cajon Classic Cruise finishes the 2016 season with Trunk or Treat in the center of downtown El Cajon. Thousands of people from all over Southern California visit this display of classic cars from all over. Join us Wednesday evenings to view the best of classic cars. There are great restaurants along the street, so why not take an evening to join in the fun?
Cajon Classic Cruise, E Main St & S Magnolia Ave in El Cajon, 5-8 p.m., free, downtownelcajon.com/cajon-classic-cruise/
