thursday nov. 5
Bobby Lee
Bobby Lee, a native of San Diego, CA, was expected to follow in his father’s footsteps – running the family clothing store. After stints in a local rock band and at the local community college, Lee was spotted by Frank Burns, the legendary manager of La Jolla’s Comedy Store. In 1995, Pauly Shore spotted Lee on stage and asked the young comedian to open for him in Las Vegas. It was at that point that Lee met Shore’s mother, the celebrated owner of the Comedy Store, Mitzi Shore. Lee became a regular at the club, and also went on the road with good friend Carlos Mencia.
The American Comedy Company, 818B Sixth Ave. in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets $22, 619-795-3858, americancomedyco.com
friday, nov. 6
Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique
There are few violin concertos more powerful, exciting yet graceful than Max Bruch’s famous work. These same things could also be said about superstar violinist Sarah Chang, who made her debut as a teenager with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra some twenty years ago. Now, Music Director Jahja Ling leads this mature artist in these performances of Bruch’s masterful Violin Concerto. For contrast the concert also features Piotr Tchaikovsky’s turbulent, exquisitely despairing Pathétique Symphony, a work of daring genius and irresistible melodic élan.
Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B Street in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets from $20, 619-235-0804, sandiegosymphony.org
saturday, nov. 7
San Diego Asian Film Festival
The San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF), presented by Pacific Arts Movement, is San Diego’s premier film showcase of Asian American and international cinema. Founded in 2000, the festival has grown to become the largest exhibition of Asian cinema in the western United States, showcasing more than 130 films from more than 15 different countries each year. SDAFF films and programs will take place over 10 days and five different venues through Nov. 14.
For information, films and events visit festival.sdaff.org/2015
sunday, nov. 8
In the Year of 1915: Mingle @ the Mingei
Camarada joins the City of San Diego in the centennial celebration of Balboa Park for a musical odyssey of tantalizing time travel. Escape to the year 1915 and immerse yourself in the musical masterpieces created during this magical time. Well-known and well-loved, Bartok’s Romanian Folk Dances for violin and piano invite you to experience the soulful beauty of the people of Hungary. From the land of Transylvania we travel to 1915 Paris to engage in the lyrical and lush Trio for flute, viola and harp by Debussy. Meanwhile in Italy, Casella’s flute and piano extravaganza will woo you with its mysterious Sicilienne and optimistic Burlesque.
Mingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado in Balboa Park, 6 p.m., tickets $30 general admission, 619-231-3702, classicalmusicsandiego.com/calendar/in-the-year-of-1915
monday, nov. 9
Missy Andersen
Born in Detroit and living in San Diego by way of Queens, New York, Missy Andersen follows her self-titled debut with a timeless follow-up of blues going straight to the spirit and body. With her band leader/guitarist/husband Heine Andersen, she has again created a personal soundtrack for good times and the pain and joys of love.
Humphreys Backstage Live, 2241 Shelter Island Drive in San Diego, 7 p.m., $5 cover, 619-224-3577, humphreysbackstagelive.com
tuesday, nov. 10
Collective Soul
Born during the rise of grunge and alternative rock, Collective Soul broke into mainstream popularity when they rose to international fame in 1993 with the rock anthem “Shine.” The multi-platinum quintet has been making music for two decades since then and has a catalog of No. 1 hits under their belts. Collective Soul helped shape and define alternative rock with lots of guitars and attitude.
House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave. in San Diego, 7 p.m., tickets from $33, 619-299-2583, houseofblues.com
wednesday, nov. 11
Gio & Diamond
Gio plays a variety of music including salsa, samba, bossa nova, cumbia, and Latin jazz and feature songs in both English and Spanish. Join Gio & Diamond for free live music in Croce’s bar and lounge area.
Croce’s Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave. in San Diego, 6p.m., 619-233-4355, crocesparkwest.com
