thursday, june 25
All Shook Up
The story is all new! The hits are all Elvis! Get ready to shake things up with this hysterical new musical comedy about a guitar-playing, hip-swiveling roustabout who rides into a sleepy town in 1955 determined to help everyone discover the magic and romance of rock and roll. Throw in some mixed-up love stories and whacky Shakespearean gender-bending hijinks and you have a musical that guarantees your entire family will be jumping out of their blue suede shoes!
Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1200 Vale Terrace Dr. in Vista, 8 p.m., tickets from $24, 760-724-2110, moonlightstage.com
friday, june 26
Hollywood Hits
The Hillcrest Wind Ensemble presents its 2015 Cabaret Concert, Hollywood Hits and will perform movie themes and hit songs from movies spanning seven decades from the 1930s to 1990s. Highlights will include music from Gone With The Wind, Wizard of Oz, and The Sound of Music, and classic themes from James Bond and Star Wars to name a few. The evening will feature raffle prizes and a no host bar.
The Mississippi Room, Lafayette Hotel, 2223 El Cajon Blvd. in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets: $15 in advance and $20 at the door available at sdartstix.com and The Windsmith, 3875 Granada Ave. in North Park, hillcrestwindensemble.com
saturday, june 27
6ONE9
Formed in March of 2000, 6ONE9 has been a well-respected staple of the San Diego music scene for over a decade. With four tours of Japan, Korea and Thailand, an appearance at Super Bowl XXXVII in San Diego, and opening slots for numerous national artists on their resume, 6ONE9 are seasoned professionals with vast live performance experience who bring excellent musicianship, a high energy stage show, and a good time party atmosphere every time they hit the stage! With special guests Dirty Birdz & the Horn Starz, The Faux Fighters.
House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave. in San Diego, 7 p.m., tickets from $10, 619-299-2583, houseofblues.com
sunday, june 28
Smash Mouth, Toad the Wet Sprocket and Tonic
1990s Power Gold hit makers Smash Mouth, Toad the Wet Sprocket and Tonic come together for one night of non-stop hits. Smash Mouth, the band that’s given you such memorable songs as “All-Star,” “Walkin’ on the Sun,” “Then the Morning Comes,” and “I’m a Believer,” is back for more season-of-the-sun fun with their vibrant new release Magic, a no-holds-barred party from start to finish and the perfect soundtrack for your year ‘round fun in the sun.
Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr., 7 p.m., tickets $53, 800-745-3000, humphreysconcerts.com
monday, june 29
Romantic Views: Mexico at the Turn of the Century
Whether driven by artistic or commercial impulses, or simply by the attraction of a romantic adventure, the group of artists represented in Romantic Views traveled to Mexico from Europe and the United States over the course of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century and were integral to the development of Latin American landscape art. Including nearly 30 works from the Museum’s Permanent Collection, this installation is organized by Sandra Benito, Deputy Director for Education and Public Engagement.
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, june 30
West Side Story
A vibrant and intimate production of America’s favorite love story, from the people who brought you last year’s multi award-winning Les Misérables. Bernstein & Sondheim’s musical masterpiece is filled with great songs like “Tonight”, “Somewhere”, “When You’re A Jet”, “I Want To Be In America” and “Maria”.
Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave. in Coronado, 7:30 p.m., tickets $54, 619-437-6000, lambsplayers.org
wednesday, july 1
Kiss Me, Kate
Fresh off his Tony Award-winning smash, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, Darko Tresnjak returns to the Globe to helm one of the greatest romantic musical comedies of all time. Cole Porter’s witty and high-spirited songs will transport you into the wings as a touring company gets ready to open a musical version of The Taming of the Shrew, starring a divorced couple whose offstage battles threaten to bring down the curtain.
Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, The Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park, 7 p.m., tickets from $39, 619-234-5623, theoldglobe.org
