thursday, aug. 25
Michael Yo
Michael Yo is a stand-up comedian, coming up under the wings of Chelsea Handler on Chelsea Lately as a recurring comedy panelist. He is headlining the national Hot Mess Comedy tour between his Hollywood reporting. Yo brings his comedy to two top podcast, The Yo & Jo Show and The Michael Yo & Leo Show. Additionally, Michael Yo is Hollywood’s resident entertainment and pop culture expert. He can be seen on CBS’ The Insider, for which he covers the latest in celebrity news and gossip, as well as guest co-hosting CBS’ The Talk and a Hot Topic Talker on Wendy Williams.
The American Comedy Company, 818B Sixth Ave. in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets $16, 619-795-3858, americancomedyco.com
friday, aug. 26
Bernadette Peters
Today’s first lady of Broadway comes to the Bayside for an unforgettable weekend performing her incomparable Broadway Songbook. Bernadette Peters is renowned for her interpretations of the music of Stephen Sondheim as well as winning multiple Tony Awards and appearances in television and film – most recently the Golden Globe winning HBO series Mozart in the Jungle.
Embarcadero Marina Park South, 206 Marina Park Way in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets from $21, 619-235-0804, sandiegosymphony.org
saturday, aug. 27
Cabaret
Direct from Broadway, the acclaimed masterpiece returns to San Diego! Come hear some of the most memorable songs in theater history, including “Cabaret,” “Willkommen” and “Maybe This Time.” Leave your troubles outside – life is beautiful at Cabaret, John Kander, Fred Ebb and Joe Masteroff’s Tony Award-winning musical about following your heart while the world loses its way.
Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave. in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets from $27, 619-570-1100, sandiegotheatres.org
sunday, aug. 28
Dave Koz and David Sanborn
In the 25 years since the release of his self-titled solo debut album, saxophonist Dave Koz has received nine Grammy nominations, had nine No. 1 albums on Billboard’s Current Contemporary Jazz Albums chart, toured the world, and been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. David Sanborn is a Grammy winning saxophonist, composer, and arranger. A pioneer of contemporary jazz, he is also a prolific session man in pop, R&B, blues, funk, and jazz.
Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr. in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets $60, 800-745-3000, humphreysconcerts.com
monday, aug. 29
Summer International Organ Festival
This Monday’s program features San Diego Civic Organist Carol Williams who is joined on a second organ by Aaron David Miller, the prize-winning composer and renowned concert organist.
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Pan American Road E in Balboa Park, 7:30 p.m., free, 619-702-8128, spreckelsorgan.org
tuesday, aug. 30
Robin Henkel
Three time winner of “Best Blues” at the San Diego Music Awards Robin Henkel performs country blues with an intensity rarely seen in Southern California. Grounded in the blues of Mississippi 1930s-50s, Robin has built his own personal style drawing from the influences of Robert Johnson, Fred McDowell, Muddy Waters, Skip James and others.
House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave in San Diego, 7 p.m., free, 619-299-2583, houseofblues.com/sandiego
wednesday, aug. 31
Airline Highway
In the parking lot of The Hummingbird, a once-glamorous motel on New Orleans’ infamous Airline Highway, a group of friends gather – a rag-tag collection of strippers, hustlers and street philosophers – to celebrate the life of Miss Ruby, an iconic burlesque performer who has requested a funeral before she dies.
Ion Theatre, Tenth Avenue Arts Center, 930 10th Ave. in San Diego, 7 p.m., tickets $32, 619-600-5020, iontheatre.com
