thursday, nov. 26
Scott Carlson Thanksgiving Dinner
The Imperial Court de San Diego will once again host the 27th annual Scott Carlson Dinner at The LGBT Center. Everyone is welcomed, especially those living with HIV-AIDS, cancer, seniors, the homeless, families, youth and those finding themselves alone on this special day.
The San Diego LGBT Community Center, 3909 Centre Street in San Diego, 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., 619-862-8654, imperialcourtsandiego.com
friday, nov. 27
Last Comic Standing
You’ve seen them on TV, you voted for them, now see them live! An evening of great stand-up comedy featuring finalists from NBC’s laughfest Last Comic Standing. Catch these rising stars as they ignite the stage with the jokes and laughter that made them the finalists in America’s funniest show. Scheduled performers at this live tour event are Ian Bragg, Dominique, Clayton English, Andy Erickson and Michael Palascak.
Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave. in San Diego, 7 p.m., tickets from $26, 619-570-1100, sandiegotheatres.org
saturday, nov. 28
Allen Stone
Allen Stone is an American soul musician from Chewelah, Wash. On his third full-length album, Stone proves himself deeply devoted to making uncompromisingly soulful music that transcends all pop convention. Stone’s debut for Capitol Records, Radius marks the follow-up to his self-released and self-titled sophomore effort, a 2011 album that climbed to the top 10 on Billboard’s Heatseekers chart.
House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave. in San Diego, 7 p.m., tickets from $34, 619-299-2583, houseofblues.com
sunday, nov. 29
Dance Rhythms: Music of Mexico, Argentina, Spain
This fascinating Jacobs Masterworks program is enriched by portrayals of rancho life on two different continents. The rhythmically rich, innocent courting rituals of Alberto Ginastera’s charming and blazing Estancia Dances from the Argentinian pampas is contrasted with a more worldly Spanish village love triangle in Manuel de Falla’s El sombrero de tres picos. This Jacobs Masterworks Concert is led by conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto.
Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B Street in San Diego, 2 p.m., tickets from $20, 619-235-0804, sandiegosymphony.org
monday, nov. 30
A John Waters Christmas
John Waters is an American filmmaker, actor, writer and visual artist best known for his cult films, including Hag in a Black Leather Jacket, Roman Candles and Eat Your Makeup. Waters is an accomplished writer and photographer. He has published two volumes of his journalistic exploits, one screenplay collection and a great big book of pictures he took of his television.
The Observatory North Park, 2891 University Ave. in San Diego, 9 p.m., tickets from $45, 619-239-8836, observatorysd.com
tuesday, dec. 1
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
A wonderful, whimsical musical based upon the classic Dr. Seuss book. Back for its 18th incredible year, the family favorite features the songs “This Time of Year,” “Santa for a Day” and “Fah Who Doraze,” the delightful carol from the popular animated version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Celebrate the holidays as the Old Globe Theatre is once again transformed into the snow-covered Whoville, right down to the last can of Who-hash.
Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, The Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park, 7 p.m., tickets from $36, 619-234-5623, theoldglobe.org
wednesday, dec. 2
Gloriana
From sharpening their live show, to sending a demo to Emblem Music Group owner Matt Serletic (who signed them), to moving in together and secluding themselves for a month to put their stamp on the stellar songs that appear on their 2009 debut album, everything the members of Gloriana have done has been about their passion for creating music.
Sycuan Casino, 5485 Casino Way in El Cajon, 8 p.m., tickets from $55, 1-800-2-SYCUAN, sycuan.com
