Thursday, June 23
Kid Cudi
Valley View Casino presents American rapper, singer and actor Kid Cudi. Best known for his single “Day ‘n’ Nite” which reached the top five of the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Song charts in 2009. “Day ‘n’ Nite” is part of Cudi’s debut album Man on the Moon: The End of Day. Cudi has also worked with Kanye West, Common, David Guetta and other artists signed to the GOOD Music label.
Valley View Casino Center, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., in San Diego, 7 p.m., tickets from $40, parking $15, 619-224-4171, valleyviewcasinocenter.com.
Friday, June 24
Amadeus
Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play and the Academy Award for Best Film, Amadeus weaves a confrontation between mediocrity and genius into a tale of breathtaking dramatic power.
In the court of the Austrian Emperor Josef, Antonio Salieri is the influential composer. Enter the greatest musical genius of all time: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Salieri realizes that his talent is no match for Mozart’s genius, and sets out to destroy his rival. This theatrical masterpiece is filled with some of the greatest music ever composed and will bring to life one of the greatest composers of all time.
The Lowell Davies Festival Outdoor Theatre, Part of the Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park, 8 p.m., tickets from $29, 619-234-5623, theoldglobe.org.
Saturday, June 25
Something for everyone
Ocean Beach MainStreet Association presents the 32nd Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair and Chili Cook-off Festival. A celebrated and eagerly anticipated yearly community tradition, this free festival will entertain more than 70,000 visitors throughout the day.
Vendor booths full of colorful merchandise will line all three blocks and the side streets and five stages of continuous music provide a tune for every ear. Artists’ Alley will host unique handmade creations by talented artisans and don’t forget the Chili Cook-Off from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the foot of Newport Avenue.
Newport Avenue, in Ocean Beach, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., free, oceanbeachsandiego.com.
Sunday, June 26
Taste of Adams Avenue
Come on out to Adams Avenue for the day and explore the many tastes of this famous thoroughfare. Sample entrées and desserts from over two dozen local restaurants along Normal Heights, Kensington and North Park. Sponsored by the Adams Avenue Business Association.
Tickets can be purchased online or at one of the participating restaurants or at the Adams Avenue Business Association’s office at 4649 Hawley Blvd. in San Diego.
Adams Avenue, in Kensington, Normal Heights and University Heights, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Tickets $25 in advance and $30 the day of the event, adamsaveonline.com.
Monday, June 27
Explore the art of mummification
The San Diego Museum of Man presents Modern Day Mummy: The Art and Science of Mummification, which focuses on the fascinating subject of mummification. The highlight of the exhibit will be “Mumab,” a modern day mummy preserved from the cadaver of a 70-year-old Baltimore man who donated his body to science in the mid-1990s.
San Diego Museum of Man, 1350 El Prado, in Balboa Park, adult admission $12.50, open 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., 619-239-2001, museumofman.org
Tuesday, June 28
Rene Marie
Anthology presents jazz vocalist Rene Marie. A child of the civil rights era, Marie grew up in the segregated south, where both of her teacher parents were activists. Her lyrics are powerful and often politically tinged. Her latest release, “Voice of My Beautiful Country” interprets and re-imagines both patriotic songs and tunes Marie sees as representing America’s personality.
Anthology, 1337 India St., in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., Tickets from $8, 619-595-0300, anthologysd.com.
Wednesday, June 29
A roller-coaster of a comedic production
New collaborative community-based theatre Circle Circle dot dot presents The Break-up Break-down. Ever been dumped? What did you do to cope? Drink? Sleep around? Break in a window or two? The Break-up Break-down is the launch production of this newly conceived theatre workshop who wanted to explore the revealingly raw aftermath of heartbreak, and make fun of it! Experience a never-before-seen roller-coaster of a comedic production and join Circle Circle dot dot for what is sure to be the wildest party of the summer!
Tenth Avenue Theatre, 930 10th Ave., in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets $20, 619-920-8503, circle2dot2.com.
