thursday, march 17
Seán Cullen
Seán Cullen is a multiple award winning, multi-talented performer. As a triple Gemini and Canadian Comedy Award winner Seán is impossible to categorize with his unique comedy, acting, writing and musical talents. He has made multiple appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and CBS’s The Late Late Show and has a number of his own specials including Comedy Central Presents, Comedy Now and was a finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing.
The American Comedy Company, 818B Sixth Ave. in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets $18, 619-795-3858, americancomedyco.com
friday, march 18
Music in Motion: Dance and The Firebird
Rhythm and dance are the inspiring forces of this Jacobs Masterworks program that features a world premiere orchestration by Gabriela Frank (based on her chamber works and commissioned by the San Diego Symphony) that will be accompanied by dancers of San Diego’s dynamic Malashock Dance. Also featured: Alberto Ginastera’s Harp Concerto with Yolanda Kondonassis and Igor Stravinsky’s pulse-pounding 1945 suite of his famous 1910 ballet, The Firebird.
Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B Street in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets from $20, 619-235-0804, sandiegosymphony.org
saturday, march 19
The Reflectors
The Reflectors have been around since the early ‘80s and pride themselves on their strong vocals and musicianship. They are a seasoned six piece group of musicians that consists of drums, lead guitar, rhythm guitar, keyboards, bassist and a vocalist. Experience The Reflectors, one of the best ‘80s bands in San Diego.
Humphreys Backstage Live, 2241 Shelter Island Drive in San Diego, 5 p.m., 619-224-3577, humphreysbackstagelive.com
sunday, march 20
The Wizard of Oz
This new production of The Wizard of Oz is an enchanting adaptation of the all-time classic, totally reconceived for the stage. Developed from the ever popular MGM screenplay, this production contains the beloved songs from the Oscar-winning movie score, all the favorite characters and iconic moments, plus a few surprises along the way, including new songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave. in San Diego, 1 and 6 p.m., tickets from $28.13, 619-570-1100, broadwaysd.com
monday, march 21
Do Ho Suh
This solo exhibition by artist Do Ho Suh features work ranging from large-scale architectural installations and sculptures, to works on paper and video. Operating within a distinctly 21st century global mode, Suh crafts evocative works that reflect ideas of home, identity and personal space.
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
tuesday, march 22
Whales: Giants of the Deep
Interactive, immersive and featuring the latest in international cetacean research, Whales: Giants of the Deep is an experience that brings adults and children eye to eye with some of the world’s most elusive creatures. The exhibition’s unique blend of science, storytelling and innovative interactivity gives visitors the opportunity to discover more about the world of whales.
San Diego Natural History Museum, 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., adult admission $19, 619-232-3821, sdnhm.org
wednesday, march 23
Montreal Symphony Orchestra
Kent Nagano, music director of Montreal Symphony Orchestra conducts an evening with orchestral works by Debussy and Stravinsky and featuring La Jolla Music Society favorite, the internationally renowned Russian pianist Daniil Trifonov performing Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3.
Jacobs Music Center, 750 B Street in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets from $28, 858-459-3728, ljms.org
