thursday, jan. 28
Shatner’s World
In Shatner’s World, a one-man force of nature delivers a larger than life performance complete with his laugh-out-loud humor, signature storytelling and select musical selections in his inimitable style. Through anecdotes, songs, jokes and even some poignant moments, you will experience William Shatner‘s phenomenal path from classically trained Shakespearean actor to cultural icon, brilliantly creating the larger-than-life and most important character he has ever played … William Shatner.
Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave. in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $46.50 619-570-1100, sandiegotheatres.org
friday, jan. 29
Sister Speak
Led by Canadian singer-songwriter Sherri Anne and backed by various talented musicians, Sister Speak is currently based in San Diego and performs over 150 concerts a year in North America. Through compelling vocals, rootsy yet gritty guitar stylings and thought-provoking lyrics, Sister Speak has connected deeply with a diverse crowd of fans from around the globe.
Humphreys Backstage Live, 2241 Shelter Island Drive in San Diego, 5 p.m., 619-224-3577, humphreysbackstagelive.com
saturday, jan. 30
Greg Proops
Greg Proops is a stand-up comic from San Francisco. The Proopdog is best known for his unpredictable appearances on Whose Line is it Anyway? He can be seen on the new season on the CW. Proops has a hit Podcast called The Smartest Man in the World. He has recorded it live in London, Australia, New Zealand, Montreal, Edinburgh, Dublin, San Francisco, Oslo, Amsterdam, Austin, Paris aboard a ship in the Caribbean and somehow, Cleveland.
The American Comedy Company, 818B Sixth Ave. in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets $18, 619-795-3858, americancomedyco.com
sunday, jan. 31
Brahms and Beethoven’s Pastorale
Music Director Jahja Ling makes his mark on the “Upright & Grand” festival leading a performance of Johannes Brahms’ emotionally stormy and sublime Piano Concerto No. 1, with pianist Arnaldo Cohen doing the honors as soloist. The concert opens with another storm, famously musically portrayed in the midst of Ludwig van Beethoven’s peaceable slice of country life, the Pastorale Symphony No. 6.
Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B Street in San Diego, 2 p.m., tickets from $20, 619-235-0804, sandiegosymphony.org
monday, feb. 1
Presidents Tonight
Union-Tribune history quizmaster and language columnist Richard Lederer will offer a treasury of insights into the feats, fates, families, foibles, and firsts of our American presidents, including the patterns of their elections.
North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive in Solana Beach, 7:30 p.m., tickets $22, 858-481-1055, northcoastrep.org
tuesday, feb. 2
Ernesto Neto: Mother body emotional densities, for alive temple time baby son
Brazilian artist Ernesto Neto’s monumental installation featuring hanging polyp-shaped sculptures has been re-installed in the Farrell Gallery. Fragrant spices such as ginger, cloves, and turmeric are stuffed into skin-like Lycra fabric, and suspended throughout the gallery, engaging senses of sight and smell.
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego Downtown, 1100 and 1001 Kettner Blvd. in San Diego, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., general admission $10, 858-454-3541, mcasd.org
wednesday, feb. 3
Taste of Opera – Eclipse Chocolate
Join Dr. Nicolas Reveles, San Diego Opera’s director of community engagement as he takes you on a guided ‘tasting’ of the three main stage operas Tosca, Madama Butterfly and Great Scott while Will Gustwiller, Eclipse Chocolate owner and chocolatier provides the critical accompaniment of three exotic chocolates, three artisan cheeses and three wines. Fun, informative, decadent and delicious!
Eclipse Chocolate Bar and Bistro, 2145 Fern Street in San Diego, 6 p.m. or 8 p.m., $20 per person, 619-578-2984, sdopera.org/engage/taste-of-opera
