thursday, aug. 14
A Forum with Stuart Milk
Founder of the Harvey Milk Foundation and global gay activist, Stuart Milk will be speaking at a special community forum at The Center. This is your opportunity to hear about Stuart’s recent trips overseas.
The San Diego LGBT Community Center, 3909 Centre Street in San Diego, 6 p.m., for more information call 619-300-1232 or 619-692-1967
friday, aug. 15
Summergrass San Diego Bluegrass Festival
The 12th annual Summergrass San Diego Bluegrass Festival is a great family-friendly weekend with live bluegrass bands (national, international, regional & local), music workshops, impromptu jam sessions, vendors, a raffle, special kid’s activities, tasty food, plenty of onsite dry camping and more!
Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N. Santa Fe Road in Vista, Aug. 15, 16 and 17, for times and ticket information visit summergrass.net
saturday, aug. 16
Chula Vista HarborFest
Chula Vista knows how to celebrate summertime right! This year’s annual Harbor Fest will have everything you could possibly want at a free, family-friendly celebration in Bayside Park. Enjoy the crisp ocean air and sweet summer sun while sampling mouthwatering seafood delicacies at this Bayside seafood tasting. You can dance the day away and enjoy the tunes of some of San Diego’s favorite bands at one of our four entertainment stages!
J St. Park Bayside Marina, 999 Bayside Parkway in Chula Vista, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., free, cvharborfest.com
sunday, aug. 17
Back to School with Candi Samples and Her Faculty
2014 Nicky nominee, Candi Samples presents a benefit supporting Family Matters and the Backpack/School supplies Program, providing backpacks and school supplies to deserving children. There will be a no host bar, entertainment and a bag lunch for $5. School Board President Kevin Beiser will open the show with a traditional ribbon cutting ceremony.
Numbers, 3811 Park Blvd. in San Diego, 4- 8 p.m., admission is $5 at the door or a backpack/school supplies, empresscandisamples.com
monday, aug. 18
An Evening with Yes
Founded in 1968 by Chris Squire and Jon Anderson, Grammy-award winning recording artists Yes have created some of the most important and influential music in rock history, such as iconic pieces “Roundabout,” “Close to the Edge,” “I’ve Seen All Good People,” “Owner of a Lonely Heart,” and countless others. Having sold over 50 million records over its 46-year career Yes continues creating masterful music that inspires fans and musicians from around the world.
Humphreys Concerts by the bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets $65, 800-745-3000, humphreysconcerts.com
tuesday, aug. 19
Les Misérables
An intimate, powerful production of the world’s favorite musical. A stellar cast, a stunning orchestra, Lamb’s brings its own unique magic to this gorgeous musical telling of Victor Hugo’s riveting love story and exploration of the nature of law and grace. Set in revolutionary France, 1815 – 1832.
Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave. in Coronado, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $32, 619-437-6000, lambsplayers.org
wednesday, aug. 20
The Zombies
English rock band, The Zombies were formed in 1962 in St. Albans, U.K. and led by Rod Argent (piano, organ and vocals) and Colin Blunstone (vocals). The group scored British and American hits in 1964 with “She’s Not There”. In the U.S., two further singles, “ Tell Her No” in 1965 and, in 1969, “Time of the Season”, were also successful. The amazing new chapters that the Zombies have added to their story in recent times have created a momentum that gets greater by the year. The group have finally received their due as the great undervalued masters of the original British invasion, with rave reviews and acknowledgements about their influence from an inventory of modern artists, from Paul Weller to Dave Grohl.
House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave. in San Diego, 7 p.m., tickets from $28.25, 619-299-2583, houseofblues.com
