Thursday, Aug. 18
Solo jazz guitarist Mark Augustin
The Wine Encounter presents solo jazz guitarist Mark Augustin. Enjoy five wines for only $8 and live jazz music in Hillcrest set in the cozy atmosphere of The Wine Encounter. Contemporary jazz guitarist Mark Augustin explores new musical adventures while paying respect to the influences of Joe Pass, Wes Montgomery, Earl Klugh and Pat Metheny.
The Wine Encounter, 690 University Ave. in San Diego, 8 p.m., free with drinks purchase, 619-543-9463, thewineencounter.com.
Friday, Aug. 19
Beatles tribute: Classical Mystery Tour
The British Invasion concerts begin as the Classical Mystery Tour pays tribute to the group that started it all! From The Ed Sullivan Show to Abbey Road, The Beatles are in a class by themselves. Through the generations, their music has stood the test of time. Relive the one, the only – The Beatles: “I Want To Hold Your Hand,” “Eight Days a Week,” “A Day In The Life,” “Revolution,” “Hey Jude” and more! Dress up in your favorite ’60s and ’70s garb and enter to win lots of prizes including tickets to upcoming concerts, VIP access and more. Come early (6:45 p.m.) and sign-up at the concert.
Embarcadero Marina Park South, Marina Park Way in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $17, 619-235-0804, sandiegosymphony.org.
Saturday, Aug. 20
Life in the Middle Ages: A midlife crisis comedy!
Feeling sorta weird about getting older? Laughing about it is better than freaking out! If you’re over 30, 40 or 50 … or beyond … well you know what we’re talking about – things change! Writer and comedy performer Steve Ochs, delivers a hilarious, heartwarming one-man show that pokes fun at the quirks of getting older. Life in the Middle Ages pokes fun at the many challenges adults confront at different stages of life as the years go by.
Carlsbad Village Theatre, 2822 State St. in Carlsbad, 7 p.m., tickets $22, comedyplanet.eventbrite.com.
Sunday, Aug. 21
Last chance to see Mary Poppins in San Diego
Mary Poppins brings its own brand of Broadway magic to the Civic Theatre. Featuring the irresistible story and unforgettable songs from one of the most popular Disney films of all time, plus brand-new breathtaking dance numbers and spectacular stage-craft, Mary Poppins is everything you could ever want in a hit Broadway show!
San Diego Civic Theatre, 1098 Third Ave. in San Diego, 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., tickets from $31.50, 619-570-1100, broadwaysd.com/marypoppins.
Monday, Aug. 22
Silent Movie Night with Dennis James
Dennis James returns to the Spreckels Organ Pavilion for the annual Spreckels Organ Silent Movie Night. This year James will perform live accompaniment to the 1924 Paramount Films classic Peter Pan, directed by Herbert Brenon.
Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park, 7:30 p.m., free, 619-702-8138, sosorgan.org.
Tuesday, Aug. 23
Allan Morrow: Drawings to Constructions
Meyer Fine Art presents the solo exhibition – Allan Morrow: Drawings to Constructions, featuring contemporary mixed-media constructions with related drawings and watercolors, the majority of which are studies for the constructions. Morrow’s latest artwork has taken a new creative turn; works on paper incorporating techniques of collage and construction. This exhibition includes construction pieces of varying sizes, many accompanied by drawings and watercolors.
Meyer Fine Art, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite 104 in San Diego, open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., 619-358-9512, plmeyerfineart.com.
Wednesday, Aug. 24
Ragtime: The epic American musical
California Youth Conservatory presents Ragtime, an epic musical so powerful and moving that it lingers in the mind and heart for years. Ragtime is the story of love, hope, despair and The American Dream, as seen through the eyes of three very different families in turn-of-the-century New York. The Tony Award-winning score by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty is just as diverse as the “Melting Pot of America” that it seeks to recreate, drawing upon traditional Jewish folk sounds, Vaudeville’s outrageous style and Scott Joplin to invoke the enlivened spirit of Harlem.
Joan B. Kroc Theatre, 6611 University Ave. in San Diego, 7 p.m., tickets $29, 619-944-7574, cyctheatre.webs.com.
