thursday, oct. 16
BearQuake 2014
San Diego’s “Bear Weekend” of fun and frolic to benefit Bears San Diego’s charities is here – this year with a Western feel. BearQuake 2014 starts this Thursday with a Kickoff Dinner and Bear Ho’ Down at Urban Mo’s.
Bears San Diego, for full schedule of events visit bearquake.com
friday, oct. 17
Pasacat Extravaganza 2014
Pasacat brings the Philippines to the Lyceum Stage in a two-hour presentation of Philippine dance, song, music and costumes. Thirty-five dancers and musicians will perform a varied program representing the 7,100 plus island country, its geography, history and cultures. Favorites include the bamboo dances Singkil and Tinikling .
Lyceum Space Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $20, 619-544-1000, sdrep.org
saturday, oct. 18
Sister Speak
Sister Speak is a collaboration of musicians supporting the expression of the woman’s voice. Sister Speak has toured nationally and played over 500 shows. Their music is described as “Alternative/Blues & World” and combines the talents of singer-songwriter/guitarist Sherri-Anne and percussionist Lisa Viegas with current collaborative member Tolan Shaw, lead guitar and harmonies.
Humphreys Backstage Live, 2241 Shelter Island Drive San Diego, 5 p.m., 619-224-3577, humphreysbackstagelive.com
sunday, oct. 19
The Center’s Latino Services 10th Anniversary Tardeada
Come celebrate The Center’s Latino@ Services Program’s 10th anniversary with a special Tardeada (Sunday afternoon dance party) in The Center’s parking lot. Join The Center for a festive afternoon of music, dancing, tacos, aguas frescas, beer garden, mariachis and more! The Center will also unveil the Nicole Murray Ramirez Latin@ Services space, renamed in honor of Nicole’s decades of tireless activism on behalf of the LGBT and Latino communities.
The San Diego LGBT Community Center, 3909 Centre Street in San Diego, 1-4 p.m., free, 619-692-2077, thecentersd.org
monday, oct. 20
Gauguin to Warhol: 20th Century Icons from the Albright-Knox Art Gallery
An exhibition that traces the path of modern art through a survey of iconic 20th century works from the Albright-Knox Art Gallery’s renowned collection. This exhibition presents a stunning opportunity to witness the development of the major movements that shaped the course of modern art from the late 19th century to the present. Featuring masterpieces by more than 40 monumental artists, Gauguin to Warhol includes works by Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Georgia O’Keeffe, Salvador Dalí and Frida Kahlo among others.
The San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado in Balboa Park, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., adult admission $12, 619-232-7931, sdmart.org
tuesday, oct. 21
Dinner With Marlene
An exciting world premiere by San Diego playwright Ann-Charlotte Harvey takes us to a magical intimate dinner party in Paris with Marlene Dietrich and a fascinating mix of celebrity performers, writers and socialites just before the “Night of Broken Glass” which led to World War II.
Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave. in Coronado, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $18, 619-437-6000, lambsplayers.org
wednesday, oct. 22
Freud’s Last Session
Nearing the end of his life, Sigmund Freud has a final visitor, the writer and former atheist C.S. Lewis, who is soon to publish The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Contrasting in styles, Freud is irascible and highly opinionated; Lewis, sunny, warm and unflappable. The result is a lively debate touching on love, religion, politics and life. Mark St. Germain infuses this fictional meeting with gentle humor and sharp dialogue. A must-see for the discerning theater-lover.
North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive in Solana Beach, 7 p.m., tickets $44, 858-481-1055, northcoastrep.org