thursday, sept. 17
Blueprints To Freedom: An Ode To Bayard Rustin
In the sweltering political and racial heat of 1963, Bayard Rustin – the brilliant proponent of non-violent civil disobedience – is assigned to orchestrate an unprecedented march for jobs and freedom. Exiled from the Civil Rights Movement by both internal and external forces, Rustin grapples with his last chance for professional restoration and spiritual redemption.
Potiker Theatre, 2910 La Jolla Village Dr. in La Jolla, 8 p.m., tickets from $40, 858-550-1010, lajollaplayhouse.org
friday, sept. 18
A Night of Dark Intent
Six women spend the weekend together in an abandoned house. The house, however, is no ordinary home – thirteen years ago it was the location of the grisly Stark killings, in which young Lenora Stark brutally murdered her parents. Now, as the six women try to unravel the secrets of what really happened years ago, they learn that Lenora Stark has escaped from her insane asylum and just might be coming “home.” A new and chilling thriller in which six women race against the clock to solve a murder and save their own lives.
PowPAC, Poway’s Community Theatre, 13250 Poway Road in Poway, 8 p.m., tickets $24, 858-679-8085, powpac.org
saturday, sept. 19
René Barbera
Famed tenor René Barbera is coming back to San Diego! The inaugural winner of the Polly Puterbaugh Emerging Artist Award and star of Balboa Theatre’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert, René wowed audiences and critics alike. Don’t miss this exclusive evening with René Barbera in his North American recital debut.
Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave. in San Diego, 7 p.m., tickets from $25, 619-570-1100, sandiegotheatres.org
sunday, sept. 20
The Beach Boys
It would not be summer in San Diego without the Beach Boys coming to Humphreys! Always a fun night of all your favorite Southern California themed songs including “Surfer Girl”, “Fun, Fun, Fun”, “Barbara Ann”, “Surfin Safari” and so many others.
Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr. in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets $78, 800-745-3000, humphreysconcerts.com
monday, sept. 21
Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler is best known as the lead guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for Dire Straits, which he co-founded with his brother, David Knopfler in 1977. Since Dire Straits disbanded in 1995, Knopfler has recorded and produced seven solo albums spawning many hit songs. He is a fingerstyle guitarist and was ranked 27th on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of 100 greatest guitarists of all time. A four-time Grammy winner, Knopfler has recorded and performed with many prominent musicians, including Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison and James Taylor just to name a few.
Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr. in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets $150, 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com
tuesday, sept. 22
Def Leppard
With 100 million albums sold worldwide and two prestigious Diamond Awards to their credit, Def Leppard continues to be one of the most important forces in rock music. The group’s spectacular live shows, filled with powerful melodic rock anthems, have become synonymous with their name. For the past 30 years the band’s concerts have become must-see events and have quickly made them an institution in the touring industry, as they continue to sell out arenas worldwide.
Sleep Train Amphitheatre Chula Vista, 2050 Entertainment Circle in Chula Vista, 7 p.m., tickets from $23.75, 619-671-3500, defleppard.com/tours
wednesday, sept. 23
Two Artist Show: Carole Mathios and Linda Smyth
Carole Mathios’ love of nature can be seen in her realistic and abstract watercolor, acrylic and mixed media paintings. Her subjects include underwater scenes, landscapes, wild animals, flowers, still life and seascapes. Linda Smyth paints in watercolor and acrylics, her subjects range from tide pools to Balboa Park. Misun Holdorf will display art in the Alcove.
Spanish Village Art Center, Studio 23, 1770 Village Place in Balboa Park, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free admission, 619-232-3522, swartists.com
