thursday, april 20
Seeds of Inspiration
The San Diego Watercolor Society presents Seeds of Inspiration, an art exhibition juried by award-winning artist, Helen Schafer Garcia. The exhibit runs through April 29.
San Diego Water Color Society, Liberty Station, 2825 Dewey Rd #105 in San Diego, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., 619-876-4550, sdws.org
friday, april 21
Lil Duval
Celebrities aren’t exactly pouring out of Jacksonville, Florida but that’s only made Roland Powell’s grind more ferocious. Proclaiming himself “Lil Duval” after the county from which he hails, he has literally put his home turf on his back as he touches every nook and cranny available with his special brand of humor.
The American Comedy Company, 818B Sixth Ave. in San Diego, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., tickets $16, 619-795-3858, americancomedyco.com
saturday, april 22
The Full Monty
Get ready to bare it all… Based on the cult film of the same name, The Full Monty, a 10-time Tony Award-nominee, is filled with heartfelt, engaging melodies and the most highly-anticipated closing number of any show. Six unemployed steelworkers find a renewed sense of purpose when they contrive a “brilliant” plan to rake in cash with a striptease act. The School’s talented musical theatre students perform in this laugh-out-loud, uplifting musical comedy that redefines male camaraderie.
Don Powell Theatre, SDSU, 5500 Campanile Drive in San Diego, 2 p.m., admission $17, 619-594-6884, theatre.sdsu.edu
sunday, april 23
Dr. Seuss’ The Sneetches
Dr. Seuss’ droll parable about the folly of discrimination gets a unique musical treatment in this “storybook” concert about the power of “once upon a time…,” including music inspired by some of everyone’s favorite fairy tales.
Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B Street in San Diego, 2 p.m., tickets from $10, 619-235-0804, sandiegosymphony.org
monday, april 24
Mr. Gaga
Tomer Heymann’s Mr. Gaga is a unique documentary experience that tells the story of the internationally acclaimed choreographer Ohad Naharin, who created the daring form of dance and “movement language” Gaga. Footage of intimate rehearsals and breathtaking dance sequences highlight the life and career of Ohad Naharin, choreographer and artistic director of the Batsheva Dance Company.
Digital Gym Cinema, 2921 El Cajon Blvd. in North Park, 12 p.m. and 4:25 p.m., general admission $11, 619-230-1938, digitalgym.org
tuesday, april 25
Richard Lederer’s Living Will: The Legacy of William Shakespeare
2016 marks the 400th year since William Shakespeare’s death, but Union-Tribune language columnist Richard Lederer will demonstrate through excerpts from the Bard’s plays and sonnets that Shakespeare is alive and well and living robustly in San Diego.
North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr. in Solana Beach, 7:30 p.m., tickets $25, 858-481-1055, northcoastrep.org
wednesday. april 26
Willie Nelson
With a six-decade career and 200 plus albums, this iconic Texan is the creative genius behind the historic recordings of “Crazy”, “Red Headed Stranger” and “Stardust”. Willie Nelson has earned every conceivable award as a musician and amassed reputable credentials as an author, actor, and activist.
Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr. in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., for tickets check with the box office, 800-745-3000, humphreysconcerts.com
