thursday, sept. 15
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Coronado Playhouse presents their 15th annual free Shakespeare production.
Terence J. Burke stars as Oberon in A Midsummer Night’s Dream , in which Shakespeare assembles a comic array of rustics, young lovers, royalty and magical forest creatures who fall in and out of love in the Athenian forest. The play is one of Shakespeare’s most popular works for the stage and is widely performed across the world. A true delight for audiences of all ages.
The Coronado Playhouse, 1835 Strand Way in Coronado, 8p.m., free, 619-435-4856, coronadoplayhouse.com.
friday, sept. 16
Three Dog Night
Three Dog Night’s hits wind through the fabric of pop culture today, whether on the radio where they are heard day in and day out, in TV commercials or in major motion pictures – songs like “Mama Told Me (Not To Come),” “Joy to the World,” “Shambala,” “One” and “Black and White” serve to heighten our emotions and crystallize Three Dog Night’s continuing popularity.
Humphreys Concerts by the bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets $48, 800-745-3000, humphreysconcerts.com.
saturday, sept. 17
To Be The Best
San Diego Chorus of Sweet Adelines International presents its annual show, To Be The Best. This high-energy song and dance production will include hit music spanning eight decades and will consist of wide-ranging genres from contemporary to Broadway hits to original barbershop favorites. Featured Broadway classic tunes include “I Got the Sun in the Morning” from the 1946 musical Annie Get Your Gun, and “Standing on the Corner,” the hit 1956 song from the musical The Most Happy Fella . Also appearing are three special guests – award-winning men’s and women’s quartets that will also perform throughout the concert.
Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave. in San Diego, 4 p.m., general admission tickets $23.50, 619-796-5162, sdchorus.org.
sunday, sept. 18
A Taste of University Heights
A Taste of University Heights is a self-guided, walking tour of delectable delights showcasing mouthwatering cuisines from more than 18 prominent and diverse restaurants and eateries in the area. Limited tickets are available so get yours before they sell out! Free trolley service escorts guests along the route. Check the Web site below for a list of participating restaurants and a map.
A Taste of University Heights, tickets available at the Teachers Annex Building, 4100 Normal St. in San Diego, event is noon-3 p.m., tickets are $20 in advance or $25 on event day, 619-297-3166, uharts.org.
monday, sept. 19
Inner Earth 3D film exhibition
Independent production company, PassmoreLab, brings you a thrilling 3D adventure. Discover the natural, ecological and archaeological wonders found within some of the world’s largest and most astonishing caves. Embark on the adventure of a lifetime through tight passageways, down deep vertical shafts and across searing cavern floors. From enormous vertical shafts, to ice caverns, see these natural wonders come to life in spectacular, large format 3D!
San Diego Natural History Museum, 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park, museum open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Inner Earth screenings 11 a.m., 1:45 p.m. and 3:15 p.m., $17, 619-232-3821, sdnhm.org.
tuesday, sept. 20
Edward II film screening
As part of Diversionary’s “Audience Extras” program, the theatre presents a special screening of Derek Jarman’s 1991 movie Edward II, starring Steven Waddington, Tilda Swinton and Andrew Tiernan. Ticket purchases include a $5 discount to Diversionary’s production of Edward II . The screening is sponsored in part by FilmOut San Diego.
Diversionary Theatre, 4545 Park Blvd. in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets $10, 619-220-0097, diversionary.org.
wednesday, sept. 21
Blue Man Group
Best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine comedy, music and technology to produce a totally unique form of entertainment, Blue Man Group is an intensely exciting and wildly outrageous show that leaves the entire audience in a blissful, euphoric state! This unique experience is a form of entertainment like nothing else; guaranteed to be an outing you will never forget.
San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave. in San Diego, 7 p.m., tickets from $26.75, 619-570-1100, sandiegotheatres.org.
