thursday, feb. 2
Hydrodynamica: Remember the Future
An exhibition of original Bob Simmons planning hulls and related surfboards, objects, photographs and film clips. Simmons’ application of aerodynamic principles and his early use of composite construction processes in surfboard building from 1947-1954 parallels California’s post war modern design movement and was profoundly influential in the birth of modern surfing and skateboarding.
Loft 9 Gallery and Space 4 Art, 325 15th Street in San Diego, gallery hours 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., free, 619-269-7230, hydrodynamica.com
friday, feb. 3
Salome
Salome’s disturbing obsession with John the Baptist drives her to make a shocking request – the head of the Prophet as a reward for performing the sensuous Dance of the Seven Veils. Based on Oscar Wilde’s dramatic adaptation of the biblical story of Salome and her lecherous stepfather, the dysfunctional and dangerous court of King Herod is brought to searing life through Richard Strauss’ seductive music. This chillingly erotic story still has the power to shock audiences more than 100 years after its premiere.
San Diego Opera at the Civic Theatre, Third Avenue and B Street in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets from $50, 619-533-7000, sdopera.com.
saturday, feb. 4
A Raisin In The Sun
Mama Lena dreams of moving to a new home and a better neighborhood in Chicago. Her son, Walter Lee, has other plans, however – buying a liquor store and being his own man. Her daughter, Beneatha, dreams of medical school. The tensions and prejudice they face form this seminal American drama. Sacrifice, trust and love among the Younger family and their heroic struggle to retain dignity in a harsh and changing world is a searing and timeless document of hope and inspiration
Moxie Theatre, 6663 El Cajon Blvd. Suite N in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets $40, 858-598-7620, moxietheatre.com.
sunday, feb. 5
The Talmadge Art Show
The Talmadge Art Show is an energetic environment for new, emerging and accomplished artists to showcase and sell their works of art. There will be 50 artists showcasing and selling great work including clothing, jewelry, garden art, mosaics, glass, hats, pottery, handbags, sculpture, paintings and nuno felt.
NTC Promenade Events Center, 2875 Dewey Road in San Diego, 10 a.m., 619-559-9082, talmadgeartshow.com.
