thursday, may 4
Rachel Feinstein
Rachel Feinstein is a nationally touring comedian and actress who is best known for playing with gender and ethnic stereotypes. Her past credits include The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, HBO’s Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, co-hosting The View on multiple occasions and several appearances on Inside Amy Schumer, Top Five and Trainwreck. Most recently, Rachel joined the cast of the Steven Soderbergh Amazon series, Red Oaks, in a recurring role.
The American Comedy Company, 818B Sixth Ave. in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets $5, 619-795-3858, americancomedyco.com
friday, may 5
Wings of Freedom Tour
Experience WWII flying history! Tour though and fly in the legendary WWII B-17 Flying Fortress, B-24 Liberator and B-25 Mitchell bombers and P-51 Mustang fighter. Imagine yourself soaring on board the flagships of the USAAF Strategic Bombing fleet of WWII. Take your position in the crew and experience a taste of what it may have been like in WWII. Sit as bombardier, stand as waist gunner, monitor flight activity as a flight engineer would as you observe the pilots flying the mighty bombers. You can wander through the plane as you like.
McClellan – Palomar Airport, 2210 Palomar Airport Road in Carlsbad, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Walk Through Tour $15, see Web site for flight costs, 978-562-9182, collingsfoundation.org/event/carlsbad-ca/
saturday, may 6
Beatles vs. Stones – A Musical Showdown
The two greatest rock ‘n’ roll bands of all time face off as Sycuan Casino hosts the nationally touring show, Beatles vs. Stones – A Musical Showdown. Taking the side of the Fab Four is Abbey Road, one of the country’s top Beatles tribute bands. With brilliant musicianship and authentic costumes and gear, Abbey Road plays beloved songs spanning the Beatles’ career. They engage in a musical “showdown” of the hits against premier Stones tribute band Satisfaction – The International Rolling Stones Show, who offer a faithful rendition of the music and style of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and the bad boys of the British Invasion.
Sycuan Casino, 5485 Casino Way in El Cajon, 5p.m. and 8 p.m., tickets from $19, 1-800-2-SYCUAN, sycuan.com
sunday, may 7
Reflections: Looking Back on Our First 30 Years
Join the San Diego Women’s Chorus as it celebrates its 30th anniversary with Reflections: Looking Back on Our First 30 Years, a retrospective concert highlighting favorite songs from its rich performance history. Since 1987, San Diego Women’s Chorus has raised voices in song while providing a safe space that encourages women’s creativity, celebrates diversity and inspires social action.
San Diego Women’s Chorus, University Christian Church, 3900 Cleveland Avenue in San Diego, 4 p.m., tickets $20 in advance and $25 at the door, 619-291-FEMM, sdwc.org
monday, may 8
The Transfiguration
An official selection at the Cannes and SXSW Film Festivals, writer/director Michael O’Shea’s debut feature The Transfiguration follows troubled teen Milo who hides behind his fascination with vampire lore. When he meets the equally alienated Sophie, the two form a bond that begins to challenge Milo’s dark obsession, blurring his fantasy into reality.
Digital Gym Cinema, 2921 El Cajon Blvd. in North Park, 1 p.m. and 9:40 p.m., general admission $11, 619-230-1938, digitalgym.org
tuesday, may 9
Art Connection: Amplified Urbanism
As city planners and architects unveil their visions of cities that are denser, taller and more diverse, and yet perhaps more isolated, what is the role of arts and culture in these new megalopolises? Do artists play a role in the evolution of city design? Will cities of the future provide spaces for creativity and performance? Will the arts play a central role in our future cities or exist on the periphery? This panel discussion will be moderated by Arthur Cohen and includes Cathy Simon, architect, Benjamin Grant, city planner and local architect Jennifer Luce of Luce Et Studio.
Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B Street in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., event is free but ticketed, 619-235-0804, sandiegosymphony.org
wednesday, may 10
Budding Art
The San Diego Watercolor Society presents Budding Art, an art exhibition juried by award-winning artist Carol Mansfield. The exhibit runs April 30 – May 27at their Art Gallery in The Arts District Liberty Station.
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
