thursday, april 13
First Date
Opposites attract in this uproarious romantic musical comedy about the chances we take to find love. When blind date newbie Aaron meets serial dater Casey, a first date turns into a hilarious high stakes dinner. In an unexpected twist, Aaron and Casey’s inner critics’ transform restaurant patrons into scheming exes, overbearing parents, and supportive best friends who sing and dance them through their date. Will Aaron and Casey be able to turn this disastrous date around before the check arrives? Rated R for language and adult themes.
Horton Grand Theatre, 444 Fourth Ave. in San Diego, 2 p.m., tickets from $34, 858-560-5740, http://www.sdmt.org/
friday, april 14
Flemming (An American Thriller)
Bored by his privileged, but mundane life, Henry Flemming sells his lucrative brokerage firm to become a detective. On his very first case, and to the horror of his wife, Karen, and his two crazy neighbors, Suzy and Stan, the Flemming living room begins to fill up with dead bodies. Karen is further annoyed when one of them turns out to be her father. Even though Henry keeps showing up at home every day more disheveled and beaten up, he couldn’t be happier.
Scripps Ranch Theatre, 9783 Avenue of Nations in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets $31, 858-578-7728, scrippsranchtheatre.org
saturday, april 15
The Wizard of Oz – Film with Orchestra
An enduring 1939 classic about Dorothy (the immortal Judy Garland) and her adventures in the Land of Oz, as she tries to find her way home to Kansas gets the Fox Theatre treatment. Dorothy and her friends, the Scarecrow, Tin Man, The Cowardly Lion and her little dog Toto do battle with the Wicked Witch of the West as the San Diego Symphony performs the tuneful score by Harold Arlen and Herbert Stothart.
Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B Street in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets from $20, 619-235-0804, sandiegosymphony.org
sunday, april 16
Mike Lawrence
Mike Lawrence is an Emmy nominated New York City based comedian from South Florida who has found success in both writing and stand up. He is the winner of the first season of Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle. He was a staff writer on season four of Inside Amy Schumer, Comedy Central’s Roast of Rob Lowe, Black and White on A&E, Triumph’s Election Special on Hulu and was a writer on the 2015 MTV Movie Awards.
The American Comedy Company, 818B Sixth Ave. in San Diego, 7 p.m., tickets $5, 619-795-3858, americancomedyco.com
monday, april 17
The Freedom to Marry
The Freedom to Marry movement is now known as one of the most successful civil rights campaigns in modern history, but change did not arrive by happenstance. This victory was carefully planned and orchestrated over decades. The Freedom to Marry, a new documentary film, offers the untold, inside story of this historic movement. This is a riveting ride alongside Evan Wolfson and Mary Bonauto, the architect and the main litigator of the movement.
Digital Gym Cinema, 2921 El Cajon Blvd. in North Park, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., general admission $11, 619-230-1938, digitalgym.org
tuesday, april 18
Steely Dan
Steely Dan fans are one of a kind and they love the unique sound, incredible vocals and the unbelievable energy that make Steely Dan’s live music one of a kind. The Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famers will perform songs from their vast catalog rich with infectious tunes, bodacious harmonies, irresistible grooves, blazing solo work, rich ensembles and sleek, subversive lyrics.
Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr. in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets $185, 800-745-3000, humphreysconcerts.com
wednesday, april 19
Travels with my Aunt
A New York Times Critic’s Pick in 2015, Travels with my Aunt is an engaging, always entertaining journey. Eccentric Aunt Augusta swoops in and shakes up the life of her staid bourgeois nephew. She ignites the lust for adventure that is buried within his gray flannel soul.
North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr. in Solana Beach, 7 p.m., tickets $46, 858-481-1055, northcoastrep.org
