thursday, nov. 10
Sklar Brothers
Randy and Jason Sklar began as One Zygote and later guest starred in many TV shows, including an Emmy Award winning episode of HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, the FX hit It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, as well as Adult Swim’s Childrens’ Hospital. They starred as conjoined twins in a memorable episode of Grey’s Anatomy and as warring agents on HBO’s Entourage.
The American Comedy Company, 818B Sixth Ave. in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets $12, 619-795-3858, americancomedyco.com
friday, nov. 11
Rachmaninoff and Mozart
Two of the most famous works by two of the most famous composers of all time! Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 is known around the world as one of the most tuneful and passionate pieces ever written for piano and orchestra, and it was only made possible through the power of hypnosis. The other masterpiece on this program, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony, single-handedly pushed the limits of symphonic virtuosity and complexity into a truly higher orbit.
Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B Street in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets from $28, 619-235-0804, sandiegosymphony.org
saturday, nov. 12
Neil Simon’s Laughter on the 23rd Floor
From the gifted pen of America’s favorite playwright, Neil Simon, comes one of his funniest plays; a love letter to his early career as a writer for Sid Caesar’s Your Show of Shows. Simon recounts his writing, fighting and wacky antics during days of live television when he cavorted with such comedy legends as Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks.
North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr. in Solana Beach, 8 p.m., tickets $50, 858-481-1055, northcoastrep.org
sunday, nov. 13
A Chorus Line
This award-winning classic is a stunning musical-vérité about a chorus audition for a Broadway musical. It tells of the achingly poignant ambitions of professional Broadway gypsies to land a job in the show, and is a powerful metaphor for all human aspiration.
Coronado Playhouse, 1835 Strand Way in Coronado, 2 p.m., tickets $23, 619-435-4856, coronadoplayhouse.com
monday, nov. 14
The Monster
Acclaimed horror filmmaker Bryan Bertino (The Strangers) directs this suspenseful and scary new film, in which a divorced mother (Zoe Kazan) and her headstrong daughter must make an emergency late night road trip to see the girl’s father. As they drive through deserted country roads on a stormy night, they suddenly have a startling collision that leaves them shaken but not seriously hurt.
Digital Gym Cinema, 2921 El Cajon Blvd. in North Park, show time 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., general admission $11, 619-230-1938, digitalgym.org
tuesday, nov. 15
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
This wonderful, whimsical musical is based upon the classic Dr. Seuss book. Back for its 19th incredible year, the family favorite features the songs “This Time of Year,” “Santa for a Day” and “Fah Who Doraze,” the delightful carol from the popular animated version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Celebrate the holidays as the Old Globe Theatre is once again transformed into the snow-covered Whoville, right down to the last can of Who-hash.
Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, The Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park, 7 p.m., tickets from $24, 619-234-5623, theoldglobe.org
wednesday, nov. 16
Beauties Beasts
A sideshow-themed exhibition that showcases the works of two legendary artists – Olivia De Berardinis and Jordu Schell. De Berardinis is one of the world’s most renowned pinup artists. Her iconic paintings of gorgeous women are a case study in Beauties. Schell is a pre-eminent creature artist, and his detailed sculptures of original monsters certainly qualify as Beasts. In our ever-changing popular culture, there is the ongoing notion that “opposites attract.” It’s a notion that curator Bob Self exploits as he juxtaposes the work of these two artists.
Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way in Oceanside, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., admission $8, 760-435-3720, oma-online.org
