thursday, july 25
The Wizard of Oz
You won’t want to miss this opulent musical featuring scenery and costumes from the Madison Square Garden production! Based on the classic 1939 MGM movie, The Wizard of Oz will sweep audiences off their feet. Come along for the adventure as Dorothy and her little dog Toto are transported over the rainbow into the magical land of Oz. Along the way they encounter the Cowardly Lion, the Tin Man and the Scarecrow on the Yellow Brick Road as they search for the great and powerful Wizard.
Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive at Vista, 8 p.m., tickets from $15, 760-724-2110, moonlightstage.com
friday, july 26
Amy Grant
One of the most influential and successful singer-songwriters in the ‘80s and ‘90s and multi Grammy Award-winning artist, Amy Grant, makes her debut at the Summer Pops! See Amy performing her No. 1 hit “Baby Baby” along with other popular hits including “Angels,” “My Father’s Eyes” and “Never Alone.”
Embarcadero Marina Park South, 206 Marina Park Way in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $25, 619-235-0804, sandiegosymphony.org
saturday, july27
Doggie Street Festival
This is the ultimate dog lovers family fun event that increases dog and cat adoption countywide. Enjoy music, special guests, unique pet produces, and much more. You might even find your new best furry friend (BFF) among the adoption groups in attendance.
Liberty Station – NTC Preble Field, 2455 Cushing Road in San Diego, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., free, doggiestreetfestival.org
sunday, july 28
Two artist show
Margaret Rangel and Arlene James will be the featured artists at this exhibit. The Gallery maintains an ever evolving exhibit of original paintings from its juried membership of 50 local artists.
Southwestern Artists’ Association, Gallery 23, Spanish Village Art Center, 1770 Village Place in Balboa Park, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., admission free, 619-232-3522, swartists.com
monday, july 29
Superhero Month
Catch the last few days of Superhero Month at the Children’s Museum. Create a giant superhero pop art mural; become your own super human; dress up in our “Best of NCM” costume collection to pretend and to play in silly character combinations; strike a pose to show off your super powers! Help us create a large-scale photo comic strip with colorful toys, props, costumes, and you!
The New Children’s Museum, 200 W. Island Ave. in San Diego, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., admission $10,
619-233-8792, thinkplaycreate.org
tuesday, july 30
Local Color
Local Color art exhibition with works by San Diego artists and the Dirty Canteen , Jesse Albrecht, Thomas Dang, Mike Dooley, Giuseppe Pellicano and Ehren Tool. The Dirty Canteen is a collaboration of artists who are part of this generation’s Veteran Art Movement committed to helping fellow veterans by providing them with means of expression and support as well as informing and educating the public.
Escondido Arts Partnership Municipal Gallery, 262 East Grand Ave. in Escondido, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., admission free, 760-480-4101, escondidoarts.org
wednesday, july 31
Mixtape – extended yet again! Thru Sept 1
Remember the mixtape? The cassette tape that held that just-right mix of your favorite music. It was the perfect way to remember a
feeling…make a statement…share your heart. In the ‘80s you spent hours blending just the right mix. You gave them to cherished friends. You played them till the tape wore out… in your car’s stereo cassette or on your Sony Walkman™. Mixtape is an awesome collection of your favorite memories from the 80s – featuring the music of Journey, Peter Gabriel, U2, Dire Straits, Paul Simon, The Cure, Amy Grant, Duran Duran, the B52s, Madonna, Sting, Michael Jackson…and much, much more.
Horton Grand Theatre, 444 Fourth Ave. in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $26, 619-437-6000, lambsplayers.org
