thursday, oct. 2.
A Discourse on The Wonders of the Invisible World
The year is 1702, 10 years after the Salem witch trials made famous in Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. About to leave the colonies forever, long-lost Abigail Williams arrives at the Frontier Tavern of her childhood witch conspirator, Mercy Lewis, desperate to understand the madness that overtook their youth. But with war threatening New England yet again, Mercy and the local Puritans are in no mood for Abigail’s doubts. And when things are most dangerously tense the devil himself shows up.
Moxie Theatre, 6663 El Cajon Blvd, Suite N in San Diego, 7 p.m., tickets from $20, 858-598-7620, moxietheatre.com
friday, oct. 3
First Friday: Oceanside Art Walk
Oceanside is the home to military, surf, skate and now a thriving art district. Enjoy this vibrant art community showcasing live performances, music, poetry, art education, culinary and pop-up art galleries embedded in local businesses and public spaces.
Downtown Oceanside, free, check out this month’s artist line up at oceansideartwalk.org
saturday, oct. 4
The Ruby Revue Burlesque Show
Don’t miss the world famous showgirls of The Ruby Revue, winners, Best Troupe, Burlesque Hall of Fame, 2014. Their full length variety and burlesque shows feature singers, variety acts and the award-winning burlesque World Famous Showgirls of the Ruby Revue! Bring your friends to the next burlesque show from The Ruby Revue and plan for an unforgettable night out.
House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave. in San Diego, 7 p.m., tickets $29.50, 619-299-2583, houseofblues.com
sunday, oct. 5
Blue Man Group
Experience the phenomenon. Blue Man Group is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine comedy, music and technology to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. The New York Times heralds the show as “One of the most delightful performance pieces ever staged.” E! Entertainment News exclaims, “Blue Man Group is what every live performance aspires to be.” The Baltimore Sun raves, “Blue Man Group packs a wallop. It’s a big, loud, funny, silly, visually arresting production!”
San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 3rd Ave. in San Diego, 1 and 6 p.m., tickets from $38.25, 619) 570-1100, broadwaysd.com
monday, oct. 6
Cadillac Wreckers
Cadillac Wreckers play swinging American blues dance music with an urbane, vintage feel. Up-tempo jumps, swings and stomps from The Kings, The Walters, The Juniors and The Slims and their own original danceable tunes. Their musical approach is steeped in the traditional roots of vintage jazz, blues, swing and R&B.
Humphreys Backstage Live, 2241 Shelter Island Drive San Diego, 7 p.m., $5 cover, 619-224-3577, humphreysbackstagelive.com
tuesday, oct. 7
The Royale
Jay “The Sport” Jackson dreams of being the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. But it’s 1905, and in the segregated world of boxing, his chances are as good as knocked out. When a crooked boxing promoter hatches a plan for “the fight of the century,” The Sport just might land a place in the ring with the reigning white heavyweight champion. Loosely based on real events, Marco Ramirez’s ( Orange is the New Black ) wildly theatrical new play brings to explosive life the sights and sounds of the early 20th-century boxing circuit, and the ultimate fight for a place in history. Contains strong language .
The Old Globe, Sheryl & Harvey White Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park, 7 p.m., tickets from $29, 619-234-5623, theoldglobe.org
wednesday, oct. 8
Susan Boyle
For the very first time in her phenomenally successful career, Susan Boyle will be holding her own on American stages performing a sensational and contemporary repertoire of iconic album tracks and never-heard-before classics that will captivate and enthrall her audiences. To date, the list of Boyle’s successes is in itself compelling reading. 650 million YouTube hits and the most watched clip of 2009. Two Grammy nominations, over 22 million albums sold, No. 1 albums in over 40 countries and more platinum album certifications than can be counted. Boyle is the first and only person ever to enter the Billboard 200 at number one with a debut album and spend six consecutive weeks at the top, with five albums and a sixth on its way in five years.
Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave. in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets from $75, 619-570-1100, sandiegotheatres.org
