thursday, nov. 15
Cirque du Soleil: Dralion
Dralion is a signature Cirque du Soleil production fusing the 3,000 year-old tradition of Chinese acrobatic arts with the multidisciplinary approach of Cirque du Soleil, drawing its inspiration from Eastern philosophy and its never-ending quest for harmony between humans and nature.
Valley View Casino Center, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $35, 619-224-417, valleyviewcasinocenter.com
friday, nov. 16
San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival
As one of the largest wine and food festivals in the nation, the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival has helped shine the light on San Diego’s thriving food scene. The festival showcases San Diego’s culinary talent along with the world’s premiere wines and spirits.
Embarcadero Marina Park North, Kettner Blvd. in San Diego, 11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., event tickets from $55, 619-686-6200, sandiegowineclassic.com
saturday, nov. 17
Beethoven’s Pastoral
Guest conductor Christof Perick, a shining star on the European opera circuit, brings his continental touch to masterworks by Richard Strauss and Ludwig van Beethoven. Concertmaster Jeff Thayer steps to the front of the stage for a welcome revival of a beloved chestnut, Karl Goldmark’s Violin Concerto in A minor.
Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B Street in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets from $20, 619-235-0804, sandiegosymphony.org
sunday, nov. 18
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
This is a wonderful, whimsical musical based upon the classic Dr. Seuss book. Back for its 15th incredible year, the family favorite features the songs “ This Time of Year ,” “ Santa for a Day ” and “ Fah Who Doraze ,” the delightful carol from the popular animated version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Celebrate the holidays as the Old Globe Theatre is once again transformed into the snow-covered Whoville, right down to the last can of Who-hash.
Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park, 4:30 p.m., tickets from $39, 619-234-5623, theoldglobe.org
monday, nov. 19
In the Red and Brown Water
Swirling in evocative prose, poetry and myth, Oya faces the hardest decision of her life: go to college on a track scholarship or nurse her dying mother. The fallout from her choice sends her plunging into the deep waters of womanhood. Steeped in ritual and African parables, Tarell Alvin McCraney’s play weaves a tale of passion and pride, humility and heartbreak.
Mandell Weiss Forum, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets $20, 858-534-4574, theatre.ucsd.edu
tuesday, nov. 20
NovaMenco
A family of musicians based in San Diego, NovaMenco are known for their modern flamenco style that fuses jazz and pop with echoes of Ancient Byzantine. The end result is a unique blend of jazz and soft Mediterranean grooves.
Anthology, 1337 India Street in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $10, 619-595-0300, anthologysd.com
wednesday, nov. 21
You Can’t Take It With You
What happens when the Sycamores, the very proper Kirby family, a Russian ballet instructor, a Grand Duchess (working as a waitress), the maid, her friend and federal agents arrive on the same evening? Winner of the 1937 Pulitzer Prize, You Can’t Take It With You is a comedy classic which resonates with audiences today, with its themes of family love, civic duty and freedom.
Oceanside Theatre Company, 217 North Coast Highway in Oceanside, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $14, 760-433-8900, oceansidetheatre.org
