thursday, jan. 19
The Sultan and the Saint
St. Paul’s Cathedral is to host the San Diego premier of The Sultan and the Saint, a docudrama about Muslim-Christian peacemaking. With the rise of new forms of extremism across the Middle East and North Africa, Christians and Muslims around the world are facing a media narrative that pits both communities against one another. This is a film that will serve as a counter-narrative to inspire Muslims, Christians and others to take risks for peace and greater understanding.
St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave. in San Diego, 6:30 p.m., free with registration, 619-298-7261, http://bit.ly/2iMiMvh
friday, jan. 20
Rex Navarette
Many claim that college is the turning point in one’s life, when one finds his or her future. This was the case for San Francisco Bay Area comedian Rex Navarrete, when Navarrete’s college professor told him he was wasting his talents. “He told me, ‘Get out of my office-we shouldn’t be joking here, you should be taking those jokes to the stage,” recalls Navarrete of his Asian American Studies professor Dan Gonzales, the teacher who encouraged his dream to be a comedian in 1989.
The American Comedy Company, 818B Sixth Ave. in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets $9, 619-795-3858, americancomedyco.com
saturday, jan. 21
Styx
Styx flashed on the rock scene in the 1970s and has had five consecutive albums certified multi-platinum by the RIAA and 16 Top 40 singles. The band is best known for “Lady,” “Come Sail Away,” “Babe,” “The Best of Times,” “Too Much Time on My Hands” and “Mr. Roboto.”
Pala Events Center, Pala Casino Spa Resort, 11154 Hwy. 76 in Pala, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $55, 877-946-7252, palacasino.com/home/
sunday, jan. 22
LA/NY
American cities have helped define the American character through bold, striving architecture and the resulting social impacts and inspirations. Conducted by Cristian Măcelaru, this program of music by John Adams, Aaron Copland, Igor Stravinsky and Leonard Bernstein is driven by the rhythms, conflicts and beauty of Los Angeles, New York and metropolises in between.
Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B Street in San Diego, 2 p.m., tickets from $20, 619-235-0804, sandiegosymphony.org
monday, jan. 23
Searchin’ for the Write: A night with Yvonne
If you loved her in Ain’t Misbehavin’ … see her in her exciting new one-woman show. Yvonne, who starred in the musical Ain’t Misbehavin’ last season, has created an extraordinary new one-woman show. She sings timeless classics tied together with original poetry about love, heartbreak, career and dreams. If Beyoncé’s spirit and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s essence joined forces … This show is it!
North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr. in Solana Beach, 7:30 p.m., tickets $22, 858-481-1055, northcoastrep.org
tuesday, jan. 24
Southern CA Sculpture
A new exhibition at the gallery that features a talented and diverse selection of sculpture chosen by The National Sculpture Society. For more than 120 years, members have created, exhibited, collected and supported the evolving tradition in American sculpture. This juried exhibition will feature 23 top sculptors in the thriving artistic community of Southern California.
Sparks Gallery, 530 Sixth Ave. in San Diego, open 12-7 p.m., 619-696-1416, http://sparksgallery.com/
wednesday, jan. 25
The Ardennes
After four years in prison following their failed home invasion scheme, Kenneth is reunited with his brother, and partner in crime, Dave (Jeroen Perceval, Borgman and Bullhead). While Kenneth is anxious to dive back into the drug-fueled existence that ensnared him in the first place, both Dave and Kenneth’s erstwhile girlfriend, Sylvie (Broken Circle Breakdown’s Veerle Baetens), have adopted clean lifestyles. An explosive love triangle leads to a thrilling confrontation deep in the shadowy Belgian forest known as The Ardennes.
Digital Gym Cinema, 2921 El Cajon Blvd. in North Park, 11 a.m., 7:40 p.m., general admission $11, 619-230-1938, digitalgym.org
