Preview calendar for Aug. 14-20

By NORTH COUNTY TIMES | Wednesday, August 13, 2008 3:14 PM PDT ∞

CALENDAR

Press releases for arts and entertainment events and programs should be typed, double-spaced, with basic information about the event, performance dates and times, location, ticket prices and a public telephone number. Send notices two to three weeks before the event to Preview, 207 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Escondido, 92025, or via e-mail to preview@nctimes.com. Or fax items to (760) 745-3769.

GOING ON SALE

Editor's note: Tickets sold through Ticketmaster unless otherwise noted. Ticketmaster: (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Chris Cornell ---- Aug. 29; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $50-$75; on sale at 10 a.m. Aug. 19.

MSTRKRFT ---- Sept. 27; House of Blues San Diego; $23.50; on sale at 10 a.m. Aug. 15.

Chris Cagle ---- Oct. 11; House of Blues San Diego; $25-$30; on sale at 10 a.m. Aug. 15.

Kings of Leon ---- Oct. 12; House of Blues San Diego; $36-$43.50; on sale at 10 a.m. Aug. 15.

Chiodos and Silverstein ---- Oct. 24; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $22; on sale Aug. 15; (619) 226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

Matt Nathanson ---- Oct. 28; House of Blues San Diego; $15-$18; on sale at 10 a.m. Aug. 15.

Underoath ---- Nov. 16; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $20; on sale Aug. 16; (619) 226-7662, casbahtickets.com or lunatickets.com.

Five Finger Death Punch ---- Dec. 4; House of Blues San Diego; $17.50-$20; on sale at 10 a.m. Aug. 15.

CLUBS

Anthology ---- Anthology House Band, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14, $5; Dwele, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15, $15-$41; Those Dang Robinsons, the Concrete Project, 9:30 p.m. Aug. 15, $7; Michael Ward, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Aug. 16, $10-$27; Seth Walker, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17, $10-$23; Bridget Brigitte, Cynthia Hammond, Steven Ybarra, Lindsey Yung, Candice Graham, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19, $8-$21; Steve Tyrell, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Aug. 20, $22-$68; 1337 India St., San Diego; (619) 595-0300 or anthologysd.com.

The Beauty Bar ---- Music begins at 8 p.m.; Revolution 89, Plastiq Passion, Music Video, Aug. 14; DJs Aaron Ortiz and C Wizard, Qu'est-ce Que C'est, the Kiss Off, Jamuel Saxon, Aug. 15; DJ Mr. Biggs, Spindrift, Jamuel Saxon, Aug. 16; the Stilettos, Aug. 17; DJ Heather Hardcore, Hey Hollywood, Aug. 19; the Royalty, Steve Carson Band, DJ Andrew Decade, 8 p.m. Aug. 20; 4746 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego; (619) 516-4746 or myspace.com/thebeautybar.

Belly Up Tavern ---- Never So Few, the Tornadoes, 8 p.m. Aug. 14, $5; Bredren, 9 p.m. Aug. 15, $5; B-Side Players, Buyepongo, DJ Sloe Poke, 9 p.m. Aug. 16, $14-$16; Orquesta Primo, 8:30 p.m. Aug. 17, $10; Tap Fever: "The Heat Is On," 7 p.m. Aug. 18, $12; Franklin Lounge, Chris Torres, Sky Held Sun, 9 p.m. Aug. 20; 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

'Canes Bar & Grill ---- Vokab Kompany, Mental Groove Vol. 1, Thumtac, Jaywat, Anti Citizen, Clay Pigeons, Formula Abstract, 8 p.m. Aug. 14, $7; Lights, Jumping Jack Flash, Springsteen, 9 p.m. Aug. 15, $10-$12; the Scientist, Lambs Blood, Lloyd Hemings & Nekter, noon to 7 p.m. Aug. 16; Mike Pinto, Bushwalla, Republic of Letters, Que'est ce Que C'est, 9 p.m. Aug. 16, $10; DJ Tommy, Roots Vision, 2 p.m. Aug. 17, free; Levi Strauss, Aug. 19, $3; Inhale & Irie Creations, Revival, L.O.T.B., 8 p.m. Aug. 20, $10-$12; 3105 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach; (858) 488-1780 or canesbarandgrill.com.

The Casbah ---- Calico Horse, Colorstore, Swim Party, Aug. 14, $7; Xiu Xiu, Carla Bozulich, Braden Diotte, Fantastic Magic, Aug. 15, $10-$12; Ilya, Crocodiles, Emery Byrd, Aug. 16, $10; Desert Diamonds, War Stories, the Displaced, the Howls, Aug. 18, $7; the Fascination, Wendy Darling, the Predicates, Aug. 19, $5; Saviours, Archons, Hostile Combover, Aug. 20, $10; 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; (619) 232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

Che Cafe ---- Weatherbox, Lanterns, BoomSnake, Crooks, Fever Sleeves, 6 p.m. Aug. 15, $10; 9500 Gilman Drive (Scholars Drive), UC San Diego, La Jolla; (858) 534-2311 or checafe.ucsd.edu.

Coyote Bar & Grill ---- The Rhythm Method, 6 p.m. Aug. 14; DJ Earl Henry, 10:30 p.m. Aug. 14; Restless NAtives, 6 p.m. Aug. 15; DJ Steve Hasty, 10:30 p.m. Aug. 15 and Aug. 16; Red Lane, 3 p.m. Aug. 16; Scott Carter & New Breed, 6 p.m. Aug. 16; Fabulous Woodies, 2 p.m. Aug. 17; Jerome Dawson, 5 p.m. Aug. 17; karaoke, 6 p.m. Aug. 18 and Aug. 19; Scott Carter Duo, 6 p.m. Aug. 20; 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad; (760) 729-4695.

Dizzy's ---- Fran & Friends, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14, $10; Peter Sprague and Kevyn Lettau, 8 p.m. Aug. 15, $15; Powerhouse Quintet, 8 p.m. Aug. 16, $10-$15; the Jazz Ensemble, 7 p.m. Aug. 18, $10; Young Jazz Trio, 7 p.m. Aug. 19, $10; Lynn Willard, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20, $10; San Diego Wine & Culinary Center, Harbor Club Towers, Second Avenue and J Street, San Diego; (858) 270-7467 or dizzyssandiego.com.

Epicentre ---- The Variety Show, Silent Armada, the Theory of Funkativity, the Authors Notes, Flight or Fight, 7 p.m. Aug. 15, $7-$9; 8450 Mira Mesa Blvd., Mira Mesa; (858) 271-4000 or epicentre.org/concerts.

4th & B ---- Mack 10, 8:30 p.m. Aug. 16, $25-$30; (619) 231-4343 or 4thandb.com.

Friars Folly ---- Flamenco Nova, Aug. 14; Meliesa McDonell, Jesus Jackson, Aug. 15; Jimmy Patton & Warren Bryant, Aug. 16; 1032 W. San Marcos Blvd., #196, San Marcos; (760) 736-8035 or friarsfolly.com.

Hensley's Flying Elephant Pub & Grill ---- Skelpin, 8 p.m. Aug. 14 and Aug. 15; LA Jones, 7 p.m. Aug. 16; DJ Blair Alley, 8 p.m. Aug. 17; the Blokes, 7 p.m. Aug. 18; Nathan James & Olivia Pierson, 7 p.m. Aug. 19; Joe Wood and the Lonely Ones, 7 p.m. Aug. 20; 850 Tamarack Ave., Carlsbad; (760) 434-2660 or hensleyspub.com.

House of Blues San Diego ---- Zebrahead, Buck-O-Nine, 8 p.m. Aug. 15, $15-$17.50; Delta Room: Janelle Monae, 8 p.m. Aug. 15, $8.50-$11.50; Circle Jerks, 8 p.m. Aug. 16, $15-$17; Dramarama, Gene Loves Jezebel, When in Rome, Real Life, 7 p.m. Aug. 17, $25-$47; Voodoo Stage: Matt Pryor, Chris Conley, Ryan Ferguson, 8 p.m. Aug. 17, $12; Billy Joel tribute show, 8 p.m. Aug. 19, $12-$15; Voodoo Stage: Edwin McCain, Meghan Coffee, Dawn Mitschele, 8 p.m. Aug. 19, $25-$27; 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Humphreys Backstage Lounge ---- Ruby and the Red Hots, 9:30 p.m. Aug. 14, $5; Detroit Underground, 9:30 p.m. Aug. 15, $12; West of 5, the Xceptions, 9:30 p.m. Aug. 16, $12; Bradley Leighton and Soul Collective, 8 p.m. Aug. 17, $12; Maldonado, 9:30 p.m. Aug. 18, free; Ruby and the Red Hots, 9:30 p.m. Aug. 19, $5; Robin Henkel, 7 p.m. Aug. 20, $5; 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; (619) 224-3577 or humphreysbythebay.com.

The Jumping Turtle ---- Aghori, Battlefront, One Theory, 8 p.m. Aug. 15; Roots Run Deep, Latitude 33, 9 p.m. Aug. 16; the Duree, Heads Down for Take Off, Radio Racer, Anglin, 8:30 p.m. Aug. 17; Brave Citizens, One Hot Minute, the Jakes, Long Live Logos, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19; 1660 Capalina Road, San Marcos; (760) 471-7778 or thejumpingturtle.com.

McCabes Beach Club ---- California Rangers, 4:30 to 9 p.m. Fridays; 1145 S. Tremont St., Oceanside; (760) 439-6646.

Ocean House at Carlsbad Village ---- Ukulele Society, 6 p.m. Aug. 14; Roots Run Beeps, One Draw, 9 p.m. Aug. 14; Material Witness, 9 p.m. Aug. 15; DJ, Boogie Nights, 9 p.m. Aug. 16; the Retro Rockets, 3 to 6 p.m. Aug. 18; Cradit Union, 6 p.m. Aug. 19, $8; oceanhousecarlsbad.com/entertainment.

Patrick's Irish Pub ---- West of 5, Aug. 15; Leperkhanz, Aug. 16; 13314 Poway Road, Poway; (858) 486-0764 or patricksirishpub.com.

Patricks II ---- Bill Magee, Aug. 14; Nik Simon Band, Aug. 15; Shari Puorto, Aug. 16; Ronnie Lane, Aug. 17; Nathan James and Ben Hernandez, Aug. 18; Len Rainey, Aug. 19; Blue Four, Aug. 20; 428 F St., San Diego; (619) 233-3077 or patricksii.com.

Smokey's Lake Wohlford Cafe ---- Karaoke, 7 p.m. Aug. 15, I Know Jack, 8 p.m. Aug. 16; 25484 Lake Wohlford Road, Escondido; (760) 749-6585 or lakewohlfordcafe.com.

SOMA San Diego ---- KillWhitneyDead, Carnifex, Salt the Wound, the Demonstration, With Faith or Flames, 7 p.m. Aug. 15, $10; Knights of the Abyss, Burning the Masses, the Irish Front, An Autopsy, 7 p.m. Aug. 16, $10; Heavy Heavy Low Low, Mikoto, Duck Duck Goose, HFICLSI, Endure the Fall, 6 p.m. Aug. 17, $10; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; (619) 226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

Tuscany Restaurant ---- Jerry Michelsen Duo play jazz and blues, 6:30 to 10 p.m. Aug. 15 and 7 to 10 p.m. Aug. 16; 6981 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, free; (760) 929-8111.

Winstons ---- Hi8tus, Moontucky Risin, Aug. 14, $7; Warsaw, Aug. 15, $8; Elijah Emanuel and the Revelations, the Cool and Deadly, Aug. 16, $10; Delta Heat, Isle of Essence, 5 p.m., $5; OB-o-ke with Jose Sinatra, 9 p.m. Aug. 17, $1; Electric Waste Band, Aug. 18, $7; Kingzhiway, DJ Cool Breeze, Los Able Minded Poets, Aug. 20, $7; 1921 Bacon St., Ocean Beach; (619) 222-6822 or winstonsob.com.

COFFEEHOUSES

E Street Cafe ---- Jerry McCann, 8 p.m. Aug. 15; Jeff Wilson Quartet, 8 p.m. Aug. 16; open mic, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19; jazz pianist Doug Strock, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20; 128/130 W. E St., Encinitas; (760) 230-2038 or estreetcafe.com.

Lestat's ---- Amy Kuney, John Hull, MiGGs, Aug. 14; Gregory Page, Aug. 15; Courtney Bowden, Melissa Vaughan, Allison Lonsdale, Aug. 16; Ron Henkel Band, Aug. 17; Chuck Cannon, Kev, Aug. 20; 3343 Adams Ave., San Diego; (619) 282-0437 or lestats.com.

Lollicup Cafe Coffee & Tea ---- Kyle Van Band, Chris from Black Cat Melodies, Ernie Garcia of Stunt Double, 6 p.m. Aug. 15; 119 E. Grand Ave., Escondido; (760) 466-2184.

The Metaphor Cafe ---- Austin Nicolai, Longstay, the Midnight Hour, the Howls, 8 p.m. Aug. 15, $5; 258 E. Second Ave., Escondido; myspace.com/themetaphorcafe.

ROCK & POP

Joe Cocker ---- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $75; $138, dinner package; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Jethro Tull ---- 8 p.m. Aug. 14; Open Sky Theater, Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah's Rincon Way, Valley Center; $55-$75; (866) 468-3399 or ticketweb.com.

Vans Warped Tour ---- Noon Aug. 14; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre parking lot, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $24; (619) 220-8497 or warpedtour.com.

Concert in the Gardens: The Corvettes ---- Seven-piece show band does '50s and '60s tributes; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16; Wood House, Woodland Park, 1148 Rock Springs Road, San Marcos (bring your own beach chair, blanket, picnic); $5, general; children under 10 are free; (760) 744-9000.

Jon Sautter ---- With Marc Thrasher, Mikey Beats; 2 p.m. Aug. 17; Wave House, 3146 Mission Blvd., Mission Beach; (858) 228-9283 or sd.wavehouse.com.

Steve Winwood ---- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $65; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Hootie & the Blowfish ---- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $70; $133, dinner package; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Donna Summer ---- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20; Viejas Outlet Center Park, Viejas Casino, 5005 Willows Road, Alpine; $55-$95; (619) 220-8497 or viejasentertainment.com.

Shawn Mullins ---- 6 p.m. Aug. 20; Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla; $20-$25 (21 and up only); (858) 534-4019.

The Bo Deans ---- 8 p.m. Aug. 21; Wave House, 3125 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach; $25-$27; (858) 228-9283 or sd.wavehouse.com.

Sheryl Crow ---- With James Blunt; 7 p.m. Aug. 21; Valley View Casino, 16300 Nyemii Pass Road, Valley Center; $50-$90; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Black Francis ---- Del Mar Thoroughbred Club's 4 O'Clock Aug. 15 series; 7 p.m. (approx) Aug. 22; Plaza de Mexico, DMTC, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to the races, $6-$10; (858) 755-1141 or dmtc.com.

Bands Off Grand: One Hot Minute ---- First United Methodist Church of Escondido hosts a monthly concert in its back parking lot; 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 22; Broadway and Third Avenue, Escondido; free; (760) 745-5100.

Broken Social Scene ---- 8 p.m. Aug. 22; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $27.50-$42.50; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Dave Matthews Band ---- With Robert Earl Keen; 7 p.m. Aug. 22; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $35.25-$65.75; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Matthew Sweet ---- With the Northstar Session; 8 p.m. Aug. 25; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20-$22; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Los Amigos Invisibles ---- With the Bankhead Press; 9 p.m. Aug. 26; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $16-$18; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

John Fogerty ---- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27; Palomar Starlight Theater, Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala; $79-$99; (619) 220-8497 or palacasino.com/entertainment.

Radiohead ---- With Liars; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; sold out; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Toad the Wet Sprocket ---- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $25-$65; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Thrash and Burn Tour ---- With Darkest Hour, Parkway Drive, Misery Signals, Stick to Your Guns, Winds of Plague, Arsis, Light This City, Arsonists Get All the Girls, After the Burial; 6 p.m. Aug. 28; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $16; (619) 226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

Poison ---- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28; Palomar Starlight Theater, Pala Casino Resort & Spa, 11154 Highway 76, Pala; $45-$65; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Devo ---- Concert follows Microbrew Festival II and races; Aug. 30; Del Mar racetrack infield, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to the races, $6 and up; (858) 755-1141 or dmtc.com.

Melissa Etheridge ---- 8 p.m. Aug. 30; Viejas Concerts in the Park, Viejas Casino, 5005 Willows Road, Alpine; $50-$101; (619) 220-8497 or viejasentertainment.com.

Jack Johnson ---- 7 p.m. Aug. 30; Cricket Wireless, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $33.50-$43.50; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Rx Bandits ---- With Portugal the Man, Kay Kay and His Weathered Underground; 7 p.m. Aug. 30; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $13; (619) 226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

The English Beat ---- Del Mar Thoroughbred Club's Party in the Paddock; Sept. 3; Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to the races, $6 and up; (858) 755-1141 or dmtc.com.

Amos Lee ---- 9 p.m. Sept. 4; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $22-$24; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Bob Dylan ---- 8 p.m. Sept. 4; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; sold out; (877) 711-2946 or pechanga.com/entertainment; also 8 p.m. Sept. 6; Concerts on the Green, Qualcomm Stadium, 9449 Friars Road, San Diego; $47.50; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Unwritten Law ---- 8 p.m. Sept. 6; Wave House, 3125 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach; $22-$25; (858) 228-9283 or sd.wavehouse.com.

Slightly Stoopid and Pepper ---- 6:30 p.m. Sept. 6; Open Air Theatre, San Diego State University, San Diego; $22.50-$35.50; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Xavier Rudd ---- 7 p.m. Sept. 6; 4th & B, 345 B St., San Diego; $22.50-$42.50; (619) 231-4343 or 4thandb.com.

Alejandro Escovedo ---- With Carrie Rodriguez; 8 p.m. Sept. 8; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Toadies ---- With Buckfast Superbee; 8 p.m. Sept. 9; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

JJ Grey and Mofro ---- With Hill Country Revue; 9 p.m. Sept. 11; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $17-$29; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Jaguares ---- 8:30 p.m. Sept. 12; Viejas Outlet Center Park, Viejas Casino, 5005 Willows Road, Alpine; $41-$71; (619) 220-8497 or viejasentertainment.com.

Alan Parsons Live Project ---- 7 p.m. Sept. 12; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $45; $108, dinner package; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Pine Mountain Logs ---- With Justin James; 9 p.m. Sept. 12; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $16-$18; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Air Supply and Christopher Cross ---- 7 p.m. Sept. 13; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $58; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Digable Planets ---- Hip-hop; 9 p.m. Sept. 14 and 15; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $23-$25; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

The Black Kids --- With the Virgins, the Magic Wands; 9 p.m. Sept. 16; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $6; tickets go on sale Sept. 5; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds ---- 8 p.m. Sept. 16; 4th & B, 345 B St., San Diego; $32.50; (619) 231-4343 or 4thandb.com.

Lindsey Buckingham ---- 8 p.m. Sept. 16; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $50; $113, dinner package; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Kid Rock ---- 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17; Palomar Starlight Theater, Pala Casino Resort & Spa, 11154 Highway 76, Pala; $71-$127; (619) 220-8497 or palacasino.com/entertainment.

Los Straitjackets ---- 9 p.m. Sept. 18; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $13-$15; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Rancid ---- With H20, Danny Diablo; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $20; (619) 226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

Street Scene ---- With Beck, the Black Crowes, the National, Spoon, Justice, TV on the Radio, Atmosphere, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Cat Power, Tegan and Sara, Sound Tribe Sector 9, Hot Chip, the New Pornographers, X, Vampire Weekend, the Hives, Cold War Kids, Ghostland Observatory, GZA performing "Liquid Swords," Diplo, Eagles of Death Metal, Spiritualized, Antibalas, the Mother Hips, Man Man, Del the Funky Homosapien, Tokyo Police Club, DeVotchKa, the Night Marchers, Mgmt, Does It Offend You, Yeah?, Foals, Nortec Collective Presents Bostich + Fusible, the Muslims, Dengue Fever, West Indian Girl, Chester French; 4 p.m. to midnight Sept. 19 and 20; East Village, next to Petco Park, San Diego; $75, two-day pass; street-scene.com.

Janet Jackson ---- 7 p.m. Sept. 20; San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; $50-$250; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Luis Miguel ---- 8 p.m. Sept. 21; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $30-$250; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Okkervil River ---- 9 p.m. Sept. 24; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $16-$18; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

The Raconteurs ---- 8 p.m. Sept. 24; Open Air Theatre, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego; $29.50-$37.50; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

My Morning Jacket ---- 8 p.m. Sept. 25; Open Air Theatre, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego; $32.50; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Music Builds Tour ---- With Third Day, Switchfoot, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Jars of Clay; 6 p.m. Sept. 27; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $19-$119; (619) 220-8497.

Santana ---- 7 p.m. Sept. 30; Cricket Wireless, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $25-$85; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Lagwagon and MxPx ---- With TAT; 7 p.m. Oct. 1; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $18-$20; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Sigur Ros ---- 8 p.m. Oct. 1; Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., San Diego; $31.50-$37.50; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

The Dandy Warhols ---- With A Place to Bury Strangers, the Upsidedown; 8 p.m. Oct. 1; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25-$27; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

The Black Lips ---- With Grand Ole Party, Japanese Motors; 8 p.m. Oct. 2; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $16; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

David Byrne: "Songs of David Byrne and Brian Eno" ---- 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $75; $138, dinner package; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

REO Speedwagon ---- 8 p.m. Oct. 2; Open Sky Theater, Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah's Rincon Way, Valley Center; ticket on-sale date to be announced; (866) 468-3399 or ticketweb.com.

America ---- 8 p.m. Oct. 3; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $45; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

The Swell Season ---- With Iron & Wine; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3; Open Air Theatre, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego; $29.50-$39.50; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Nick Lowe ---- With Paul Cebar; 8 p.m. Oct. 6; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $23-$25; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Neil Diamond ---- 8 p.m. Oct. 7; San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 San Diego Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; $55-$120; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Sara Bareilles ---- 8 p.m. Oct. 9; Spreckels Theatre, 121 Broadway, San Diego; $30; (619) 220-8497.

Lotus ---- 9 p.m. Oct. 15; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $10-$12; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band ---- 8 p.m. Oct. 16; Cricket Wireless, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $36-$126; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Presidents of the United States of America ---- 9 p.m. Oct. 23; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; tickets for March 22 show will be honored; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Stereolab ---- With Monade; 9 p.m. Oct. 24; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Sonya Kitchell and the Slip ---- 7 p.m. Oct. 27; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $14-$16; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

The Mountain Goats & Kaki King Present: "The Last Happy Night of Your Life" ---- 9 p.m. Oct. 28; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $16-$18; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Everlast ---- With the Lordz; 9 p.m. Oct. 29; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $17-$19; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Cowboy Mouth ---- 9 p.m. Oct. 30; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $16-$18; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Jason Mraz ---- 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31; Open Air Theatre, San Diego State University, San Diego; $20.25-$45.25; (619) 220-

Madonna ---- 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4; Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., San Diego; $58.50-$358.50; (619) 220-8497, ticketmaster.com or livenation.com.

Keller Williams ---- With Moseley, Droll & Sipe; 9 p.m. Nov. 6; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $23-$25; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Galactic ---- With Crown City Rockers; 9 p.m. Nov. 13; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25-$27; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

The Bacon Brothers ---- 9 p.m. Oct. 20; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25-$27; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Sarah Brightman ---- 8 p.m. Dec. 20; San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; $125-$250; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

JAZZ, R&B & BLUES

Twilight Concert on the Green: Big Daddy Orchestra ---- Big-band jazz in the park to raise money for the Rancho Bernardo Historical Society; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16 (gates open at 5 p.m.); Rancho Bernardo Winery, 13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte, Rancho Bernardo; $20-$40; (858) 673-4647.

Billy Watson ---- Blues; 5:30 p.m. Aug. 17; Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road, Poway; free; (858) 668-4576 or poway.org.

Raggle Taggle ---- Jazz; 5:45 p.m. Aug. 17; Quail Botanical Gardens, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas; $22, $45 for the dinner package (reservations due by the Aug. 20 before the show); (760) 436-3036 or qbgardens.org.

Jazz 88 All Stars ---- Straight-ahead jazz for the KSDS Jazz 88 "Live Lunch" series; 11:30 a.m. Aug. 22; location in Rancho Bernardo provided at time of reservations; free; (619) 388-3037.

Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums ---- Jump blues and swing; 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 22; Calavera Hills Park, 2997 Glasgow Drive, Carlsbad; free; (760) 434-2904 or carlsbadca.gov/arts.

John Pizzarelli & the San Diego Symphony ----- The orchestra and jazz guitarist headline the Symphony at Salk fundraiser, featuring institute Salk Institute tours, an al fresco box dinner and concert; 5:15 p.m. Aug. 23 (concert begins at 7:30 p.m.); Salk Institute,10010 N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla; $250; (858) 453-4100, Ext. 1882.

Big Band & Jazz Hall of Fame Orchestra ---- With Ready, Willing and Mabel, a vocal trio; 7 p.m. Aug. 25; Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1200 Vale Terrace, Brengle Terrace Park, Vista; $17-$30; (760) 724-2110 or vistixonline.com.

Antonio Pontarelli ----Rock/jazz violinist composer/arranger; 5 p.m. Aug. 30; Museum of Making Music, 5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad; $15, general; $7, students; (760) 438-5996.

Ragtime piano concert ---- Eric Marchese in concert; 8 p.m. Aug. 30; Sunshine Brooks Theater, 217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside; $15; (760) 529-9140.

Bands Off Grand: William Tolbert ---- First United Methodist Church of Escondido hosts a monthly concert in its back parking lot, this month featuring jazz standards; 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 19; 341 S. Kalmia St., Escondido; free; (760) 745-5100.

Gladys Knight and Al Green ---- R&B; 8 p.m. Sept. 21; Open Sky Theater, Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah's Rincon Way, Valley Center; $55-$85; (866) 468-3399 or ticketweb.com.

Musiq Soulchild ---- 8 p.m. Sept. 21; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $50; $113, dinner package; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Kenny G ---- Smooth jazz; 8 p.m. Sept. 25; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $70; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Bootsy Collins' Tribute to James Brown ---- With Bootsy Collins and the Hardest Working Band (featuring JB rhythm section and Tony Wilson), Bobby Byrd Band, Fred Wesley, Escapism, iCandi, Freekbass, DJizzle, ZionPlanet10; 9 p.m. Sept. 25; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $44-$46; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Anita Baker ---- 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27; Pala Events Center, Pala Casino Resort & Spa, 11154 Highway 76, Pala; $75-$95; (619) 220-8497 or palacasino.com/entertainment.

Etta James and Her Roots Band ---- Classic R&B; 8 p.m. Sept. 28; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $55; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Greg Brown ---- With Bo Ramsey; 9 p.m. Sept. 28; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25-$27; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Johnny Winter ---- With Bill Magee Blues Band; 8 p.m. Sept. 30; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $21-$23; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Dr. John and the Lower 911 ---- With Janiva Magness; 9 p.m. Oct. 3; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $37-$39; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue ---- With Tommy Castro Band, Magic Dick, Kenny Neal, Deanna Bogart; 9 p.m. Oct. 4; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Joan Osborne ---- With Matt Morris; 9 p.m. Oct. 9; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25-$37; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Boyz II Men ---- 8 p.m. Oct. 10; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $40-$55; (951) 711-2946 or pechanga.com/entertainment.

COUNTRY & FOLK

Acoustic San Diego Night with the Wrong Trousers, Caleb Jude Green, Astra Kelly and Gayle Skidmore ---- Acoustic folk and rock; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15; The Marquee, 835 25th St., San Diego; $5; acousticsandiegonight.com.

Acoustic San Diego Night with Fiffin Market, Pullman Standard, Aaron Bowen and Alex Esther ---- Acoustic folk and rock; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22; The Marquee, 835 25th St., San Diego; $5; acousticsandiegonight.com.

Summergrass 2008 ---- Annual two-day bluegrass festival features Don Rigsby & Midnight Call, the Infamous Stringdusters, Bluegrass Etc., Sawmill Road, Chris Stuart & Backcountry, the Burnette Family, Pacific Ocean Bluegrass, Lighthouse, Virtual Strangers, the Grateful Hooligans, Highway 76 and Super Strings; events include instrument workshops and children's camps, musical jams, a vendor village, children's activities, food booths; 3 to 10 p.m. Aug. 22, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 23 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 24; Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave., Vista; $15-$18, one-day pass; $48, three-day pass; $90, three-day pass with camping; children 10 and under free with paid adult; (858) 679-4854.

The Folk Collection ---- 1960s folk; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23; Wood House garden, Woodland Park, 1148 Rock Springs Road, San Marcos; $5; (760) 744-9000.

Lucinda Williams ---- Folk and blues; with Buick 6; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $42; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Patty Griffin ---- With Langhorne Slim; 9 p.m. Aug. 28; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $30-$32; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Jamie Lula ---- Positive music concert; 12:45 p.m. Aug. 31; Seaside Center for Spiritual Living, 1613 Lake Drive, Encinitas; free; (760) 753-5786.

Willie Nelson ---- Country; 8 p.m. Sept. 7; Open Sky Theater, Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah's Rincon Way, Valley Center; $45-$75; (866) 468-3399 or ticketweb.com.

Railroad Earth ---- Bluegrass, jam band; 8 p.m. Sept. 23; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Miranda Lambert ---- 8 p.m. Sept. 26 and 27; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $40-$55; (877) 711-2946 or pechanga.com/entertainment.

Cecilio & Kapono ---- Hawaiian and folk; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $35; $98, dinner package; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Jolie Holland --- Folk and jazz; 9 p.m. Oct. 12; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Randy Travis ---- Country; 8 p.m. Oct. 15; Valley View Casino, 16300 Nyemii Pass Road, Valley Center; $45; (619) 220-8497 or valleyviewcasino.com/entertainment.

Gordon Lightfoot ---- Folk; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $50; $113, dinner package; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Carrie Underwood ---- Country; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8; San Diego Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; $35-$55; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

WORLD

Gipsy Kings ---- European Gypsy music; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14; Valley View Casino, 16300 Nyemii Pass Road, Valley Center; $90; (619) 220-8497 or valleyviewcasino.com/entertainment; also 8 p.m. Aug. 18; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $115; $178, dinner package; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Luna Llena ---- Cuban salsa; 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 15; Calavera Hills Park, 2997 Glasgow Drive, Carlsbad; free; (760) 434-2904 or carlsbadca.gov/arts.

David de Alva ---- The Spanish-born flamenco guitarist performs for Oceanside's summer reading program; 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 16; Community Rooms, Oceanside Library, 330 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside; free; (760) 435-5586.

Los Pinguos---- Argentinian band; 2 p.m. Aug. 17; Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad; free; (760) 602-2012.

Indian Ocean ---- Classical Indian guitar with elements of rock, Sufism, shlokas, folklores and mythology; 5:30 p.m. Aug. 24; Mandeville Auditorium, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla; call for tickets; (858) 750-5335.

Steel Pulse ---- Del Mar Thoroughbred Club's 4 O'Clock Aug. 15 series; 7 p.m. (approx.) Aug. 29; Plaza de Mexico, DMTC, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to the races, $6 and up; (858) 755-1141 or dmtc.com.

Lee "Scratch" Perry ---- 9 p.m. Sept. 8; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

CLASSICAL

La Jolla Music Society's SummerFest: "Under the Stars" ---- Program features works by Mendelssohn, Gershwin, John Williams and John Philip Sousa; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14; Scripps Park, La Jolla Cove, La Jolla; free; (858) 459-3728 or lajollamusicsociety.org.

Symphony Pops on the Green ---- Fallbrook Music Society presents its 23rd outdoor concert, this year featuring the San Diego Symphony with guest vocalist Doug LaBrecque, a tenor who has appeared on Broadway in "Showboat" and "Phantom of the Opera"; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14 (gates open at 5:30 p.m.); Grand Tradition lawn, 1602 S. Mission Road, Fallbrook; $25, adults; $5, children under 12; (760) 451-8644.

La Jolla Music Society's SummerFest: Jacques Loussier Trio ---- Program features Loussier's jazz variations on Bach's classical works plus a new work from Loussier for jazz trio and strings; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15; Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave., San Diego; $15-$50; (858) 459-3728 or lajollamusicsociety.org.

Cappella Gloriana: "Dutch Treat/American Sampler" ---- Program features works by Dutch composer Josquin Dez Prez and American music from the 18th century to the present; 8 p.m. Aug. 15; St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 890 Balour Drive, Encinitas; $20; (760) 753-3017 or standrewsepiscopal.org.

Summer Pops 2008: "Broadway Here and Now!" ---- Randall Craig Fleischer conducts the San Diego Symphony in a program of musical themes including songs from "Hairspray," "Dreamgirls," "Spamalot" and "Mamma Mia"; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15 and Aug. 16; Embarcadero Marina Park South, behind San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego; $15-$80; (619) 235-0804 or sandiegosymphony.com.

La Jolla Music Society's SummerFest: Messiaen Centennial ---- "Music of Time Eternal" ---- Program is Messiaen's "Appel Interstellaire" and "Quartet for the End of Time" for Violin, Cello, Clarinet and Piano; and Debussy's String Quartet; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16 (6:30 p.m., prelude performance by Fellowship Artist Piano Trio); Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; $40-$60; (858) 459-3728 or lajollamusicsociety.org.

La Jolla Music Society's SummerFest: "Legends and Rituals" ---- Program is Ravel's "Sheherazade" for Mezzo-Soprano, Flute and Piano, and "Chansons Madecasses" for Mezzo-Soprano, Flute, Cello and Piano; Beethoven's String Quartet, Op. 135; and Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring," Ballet for Two Pianos; 3 p.m. Aug. 17 (2 p.m., prelude performance by Fellowship Artist Piano Trio); Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; $40-$60; (858) 459-3728 or lajollamusicsociety.org.

Summer Pops 2008: "The Wizard of Oz: The Movie" ---- The San Diego Symphony performs live to a newly remastered copy of the 1939 film classic; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17; Embarcadero Marina Park South, behind San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego; $15-$80; (619) 235-0804 or sandiegosymphony.com.

La Jolla Music Society's SummerFest: "Brahms III ---- Intimacy and Grandeur" ---- Program is Brahms' "Variations on a Theme by Haydn" for two pianos, Sonata No. 2 for Clarinet and Piano, Two Songs for Alto, Viola and Piano, and String Quintet No. 1; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19; Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; $40-$60; (858) 459-3728 or lajollamusicsociety.org.

Chase Morrin piano recital ---- Friends of the Carmel Valley Library will perform his original compositions and his arrangements of favorite jazz standards; 7 p.m. Aug. 20; Carmel Valley Library, 3919 Townsgate Drive, Carmel Valley; free; (858) 552-1668.

La Jolla Music Society's SummerFest: Leon Fleisher ---- Pianist and Katherine Jacobson-Fleisher perform Bach's "Sheep May Safely Graze" (from Cantata No. 208), Bach-Brahms' "Chaconne" from Violin Partita No. 2 (transcribed for Piano Left Hand), Schubert's "Fantasie" in F minor for Piano Four Hands and Ravel's "La Valse" for Piano Four Hands; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20; Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; $50-$75; (858) 459-3728 or lajollamusicsociety.org.

Summer Pops 2008: The music of Pink Floyd ---- Pink Floyd tribute band the Machine performs multimedia concert; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21; Embarcadero Marina Park South, behind San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego; $15-$80; (619) 235-0804 or sandiegosymphony.com.

La Jolla Music Society's SummerFest: Dancing at SummerFest ---- Pascal Rioult Dance Theatre ---- Choreography to Ravel's "La Valse" and "Bolero" plus Jacques Loussier's jazz arrangement of Mozart and more; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22; Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave., San Diego; $15-$50; (858) 459-3728 or lajollamusicsociety.org.

Summer Pops 2008: Davy Jones ---- Monkees member performs with San Diego Symphony; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22 and 23; Embarcadero Marina Park South, behind San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego; $15-$80; (619) 235-0804 or sandiegosymphony.com.

La Jolla Music Society's SummerFest: Finale ---- Program is Mozart's Oboe Quartet and Duo in G major for Violin and Viola; and Dvorak's Piano Quartet No. 2 and Serenade for Winds and Strings; 3 p.m. Aug. 24 (2 p.m., prelude performance with Fellowship Artist Piano Trio); Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; $50-$75; (858) 459-3728 or lajollamusicsociety.org.

"Music in Your Life" ---- Cellist Geoffrey Gartner presents a free lecture and concert of works by Bach, Lachenmann and others; noon Aug. 26; Schulman Auditorium, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad; free; (760) 633-1953.

Summer Pops 2008: 1812 Tchaikovsky Spectacular ---- San Diego Symphony closes out Summer Pops season with the "1812 Overture" (complete with cannons and fireworks) and cellist Yao Zhao performing Tchaikovsky's Variations on a Rococo Theme; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29, 30 and 31; Embarcadero Marina Park South, behind San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego; $15-$80; (619) 235-0804 or sandiegosymphony.com.

Kensington Trio ---- The piano trio performs works by Haydn, Chausson, Piazzola and La Jolla composer Robert Furstenthal; 2:30 p.m. Sept. 7; Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, 10301 Scripps Lake Drive, San Diego; free; (858) 538-8158.

Alice Parker Festival ---- Partipating choruses are La Jolla Symphony Chorus, North Coast Singers (children's choir), Palomar College Chorale, Palomar College Chamber Singers, San Dieguito United Methodist Church choir and St. Elizabeth Seton choir. The Presidio Brass Ensemble and a harpist provide accompaniment. The festival begins a performance of Parker's "Melodious Accord" and includes a "sing" for the audience; 8 p.m. Sept. 18; St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 6628 Isabel St., Carlsbad; $10, adults; $5, children 18 years and under; (858) 534-4637.

DANCE

Bound Contemporary Dance with Jillian Chu ---- Guest artists at Mojalet Dance Collective's new Vine space; noon and 6 p.m. Aug. 17; Rancho Bernardo Winery, Suite 5, 13330 Paseo Del Verano North, Rancho Bernardo; $15, general; $10, students; (858) 243-1402.

Celebrate Dance Festival ---- Eveoke Dance Theatre presents the 12th annual free dance festival featuring more than 60 San Diego-area dance companies performing on indoor and outdoor stages in Balboa Park; 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 22; noon to 10 p.m. Aug. 23; noon to 9 p.m. Aug. 24; Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park, San Diego; free; (619) 238-1153.

The Jumpitz, Jamolet & Eclectic Expression ---- Guest artists at Mojalet Dance Collective's new Vine space; noon and 6 p.m. Aug. 24; Rancho Bernardo Winery, Suite 5, 13330 Paseo Del Verano North, Rancho Bernardo; $15, general; $10, students; (858) 243-1402.

Erica Buechner Dance ---- Guest artists at Mojalet Dance Collective's new Vine space; noon and 6 p.m. Aug. 31; Rancho Bernardo Winery, Suite 5, 13330 Paseo Del Verano North, Rancho Bernardo; $15, general; $10, students; (858) 243-1402.

Heather Zonres-Almanza and Sadie Weinburg Dance ---- Guest artists at Mojalet Dance Collective's new Vine space; noon and 6 p.m. Sept. 7; Rancho Bernardo Winery, Suite 5, 13330 Paseo Del Verano North, Rancho Bernardo; $15, general; $10, students; (858) 243-1402.

"Trolley Dances 08" ---- San Diego Dance Theatre presents its 10th annual production of site-specific choreography at stops along the San Diego Trolley's Green and Blue lines; performances will begin at 10 a.m. Sept. 27-28 and Oct. 4-5; board at Hazard Center, Mission Valley San Diego; $30, general; $20, seniors; $10, students (includes all-day Trolley pass); (619) 225-1803.

Gypsy fusion dinner show ---- Cafe Sevilla presents a dinner theater program featuring a three-course dinner, authentic Gypsy music and dancing; 7 p.m. Fridays; Cafe Sevilla, 555 Fourth Ave., San Diego; $39.50, includes dinner; (619) 233-5979.

Big-band senior dances ---- Big John's Big Sound Band will perform at dances for senior citizens at Escondido's Joslyn Senior Center; 1 p.m. on the first and fourth Wednesdays of each month; Joslyn Senior Center, 399 Heald Lane, Escondido; $3; (760) 747-3722.

DANCE CLASSES

Belly dance classes ---- Newly relocated from Oceanside, this studio offers Arabic-style belly dancing classes as well as classes in flamenco, salsa, samba, ballroom, Polynesian, yoga, tribal fusion and Latin mix; Art/Dance Academy, 1850 Hacienda Drive, #17, Vista; (760) 757-4470.

Creative dance and movement ---- No dance experience or partner is necessary, just come to enjoy new movement landscapes; 8:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays; Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas; $10; (760) 809-6279.

Hot Salsa ---- Latin dance ---- MiraCosta College will offer a course in basic Latin-style dancing, including the salsa, cumbia and merengue; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays, through Aug. 15; Room 204, MiraCosta College San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff; $56; (760) 795-6820.

Ballroom dance classes ---- MiraCosta College will offer a course in basic ballroom dancing, including fox trot, rumba, swing, cha-cha, mambo, tango, samba, merengue and waltz; 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. Fridays, through Aug. 15; Room 204, MiraCosta College San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff; $56; (760) 795-6820.

Ballet, jazz and hip-hop classes ---- Lisette's Dance Studio of Escondido offers lessons for pre-professional dancers as well as an annual "Nutcracker" production; Lisette's Dance, California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; (760) 839-1001.

Seniors line-dance classes ---- Oceanside Senior Center hosts drop-in beginning and intermediate lessons every Aug. 15; beginners, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; intermediate, 1:15 to 3 p.m.; Oceanside Senior Center, 455 Country Club Lane, Oceanside; $3 per class; (760) 435-5250.

Ballroom Fever Fridays ---- Mary Pinizzotto presents ballroom, Latin, tango and salsa lessons; 8:15 p.m. to midnight Fridays; Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas; $12; (760) 809-6279.

Rueda de Casino dance classes ---- Cuban-style salsa dancing; 6 p.m. Sundays; Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas; $10; ruedasandiego.com or (760) 436-7070.

Social dance party ---- USA Dance hosts a monthly, all-ages, all-levels dance party with lessons included (ballroom, Latin, swing, salsa and other styles); 7-11 p.m. on the first Saturdays of the month (lesson begins at 7); Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 100, Encinitas; $7; (760) 525-5124.

English country dancing ---- San Diego English Country Dance hosts weekly social dances re-creating the classic dances of the 18th and 19th centuries; 6 to 9 p.m. Sundays; lessons included; Jean Hart Academy of Dance, Oak Knoll Plaza, 12227 Poway Road, Poway; $6, adults; children under 18 are $2 with paid adult; (858) 486-9160 or www.sdecd.org.

Hustle San Diego Club ---- Hustle dance party with lessons for beginners; 7 p.m. on the second Saturdays of the month; Dance North County of San Diego, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 100, Encinitas; $5-$7; (760) 942-6362 or www.hustlesd.org.

Swing & Ballroom dance party ---- Mary Manzella and the North County Swing & Ballroom Dance Club host a dance party with free two-step lessons included; 7 to 11 p.m. the third Saturdays of the month (lesson begins at 7); Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 100, Encinitas; $12; (619) 229-0141.

Youth ballet classes ---- Encinitas Community Center presents weekly youth ballet classes on Mondays for ages 10-13 and for ages 14 and up on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays; for details, call (760) 943-2260.

West African dance class ---- 3 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays; Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas; $15-$25; (760) 942-9927.

Golden Connections Company ---- Senior women dancers are invited for ballet, modern and improvisational dance classes and to join the company; noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Studio IV, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $6 per class; (760) 233-0848.

Adult women's tap class ---- Nancy Cottrell hosts a tap-dancing class for women over 35; 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays; Dance Room, San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos; (760) 749-4538.

Carlsbad Dance Centre dance classes ---- Classes in tap, jazz, ballet and hip-hop for ages 18 months to adults are offered daily; Carlsbad Dance Centre, 2808 Roosevelt St., Carlsbad; (760) 434-5182.

Arthur Murray Dance Studio ---- Daily private lessons and group lessons on Aug. 20 and Aug. 14 nights in salsa, swing, fox trot, waltz, cha-cha, hustle, rumba, tango, mambo, wedding and ballroom dances; 330 W. Felicita Ave., Escondido; (760) 747-0684 or www.dancestudioescondido.com.

Belly dance/yoga classes ---- Mary Griffith fuses the two disciplines in classes for adults; 7 to 8:15 p.m. Thursdays; Yoga Studio Carlsbad, 3138-J Roosevelt St., Carlsbad; (760) 434-3469.

Salsa dancing ---- Patricia Rincon Dance Collective hosts salsa classes for beginners and intermediate dancers two nights a week; Tony and Maria Caligagan teach at 8 p.m. Fridays (for beginners, 9 p.m. for intermediate dancers); Performing Arts Workshop, 1105 Second St., Encinitas; call for prices; (760) 632-5340.

San Diego Swing Dance Club ---- Meets for dances at 7 p.m. Fridays; 3 p.m. Sundays; free swing dance lessons offered daily; Naval Training Center, Point Loma; call for prices; (619) 231-0606.

Jazz dance ---- A jazz dance class for dancers ages 10 and up; 1 p.m. Saturdays; Performing Arts Workshop, 1105 Second St., Encinitas; call for prices; (760) 753-2671.

Hip-hop dance classes ---- Hip-hop dance classes for ages 5 to adults; Dance FX, 1876 El Norte Parkway, Escondido; (760) 747-9012.

Hula/Tahitian dance classes ---- Kumu Kahne teaches island dances; lessons taught at North County Dance, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 100, Encinitas, and at Wildwood Community Center, East Vista Way at Escondido Avenue, Vista; $35 for four sessions; (760) 630-8369.

GALLERIES

Editor's note: Because gallery exhibits and locations change regularly, listings will be removed if a gallery does not send in a new exhibit listing at least every two months.

Art Institute of California-San Diego ---- "Influences," an exhibit by members of West Coast Drawing, runs through Sept. 14; 7650 Mission Valley Road, San Diego; hours, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; (619) 204-5396.

Artists Gallery ---- An exhibit by members of the Escondido Art Association runs through Aug. 31; gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays; 121 W. Grand Ave., Escondido; (760) 489-0338, (760) 743-1474.

Artist Salon and Gallery ---- This 3,000-square-foot gallery features oils, stained and blown glass, raku pottery, sculpture and fine jewelry; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 2933 Roosevelt St., Carlsbad; (760) 434-4630.

Athenaeum Music & Arts Library ---- "17th Annual Juried Exhibition" runs through Aug. 30; hours, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, and until 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 1008 Wall St., La Jolla; (858) 454-5872.

Botanical Photography and jewelry show ---- A one-day exhibition and sale of landscape, waterscapes, botanical and astronomy photographs and botanical-themed handmade jewelry will be shown from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 23; 7650 Galleon Way, Carlsbad; (760) 436-5172.

Brandon Gallery ---- The Second Annual Small Works Exhibition runs through Aug. 31; hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays; 105 N. Main St., Fallbrook; (760) 723-1330.

Cannon Art Gallery ---- "Metered," an exhibit of large-scale sculptures by Kenneth Capps, runs through Aug. 22; gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays; Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad; (760) 602-2021.

Carlsbad Sculpture Garden ---- "Suburban Trees," an exhibit of seven works by San Diego-area sculptors David Beck Brown, Christie Beniston, Lauren Jackson, Nina Karavasiles, Christopher Lee, Fritzie Urquhart and the late Italo Scanga, is on display; hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 2955 Elmwood Ave., Carlsbad; (760) 434-2920.

Cedros Gallery Nights ---- The downtown design district hosts late-night gallery openings and events from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 21 and the third Thursdays of each month; Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach; free; (858) 724-7204.

Celestte art show ---- The North County abstract artist shows her paintings Sept. 1-30; The Wine Spot, 2801 Roosevelt St., Carlsbad; (760) 434-9463.

Chandlers Gallery & Boutique ---- Gallery features original art and jewelry by Carlsbad artist Kathryn A. Chandler as well as unique gifts from around the world; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 519 Grand Ave., Carlsbad; (760) 729-7976.

"Classic Metal" Photography Show ---- Photographer Mark Fitzgerald is featured in a solo exhibit of 35mm color and black-and-white photographs of classic cars, logos, signs and other scenes of Americana from the '50s and '60s, through Aug. 15; Hensley's Flying Elephant Pub & Grill gallery, 850 Tamarack Ave., Carlsbad; (760) 434-2660.

Cosmopolitan Fine Arts Gallery ---- "'Superb Still Life" runs through Aug. 31; gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 7932 Girard Ave., La Jolla; (858) 456-9506.

David Alan Collection ---- "Seeds of Art: Rediscovering San Diego's Mid-Century Artists," an exhibit of works by nine North County artists, is on display; call for hours; 241 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; (858) 481-8044.

Device ---- "Fantastic Contraption," a group exhibit focused on the artistry, craftsmanship and fascination with the mechanical, is on display in this newly opened gallery; call for hours; 7881 Drury Lane, La Jolla; (858) 454-1301.

Distinction Gallery ---- "Project 57," group exhibit to benefit the Lewy Body Dementia Association in honor of Charles "Chuck" Leslie Walker, runs through Sept. 6; hours, noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays or by appointment; 317 E. Grand Ave., Escondido; (760) 781-5779.

Encinitas Civic Center Art Gallery ---- Photographs by Oscar Afsahi and jewelry, ceramics and paintings by Gaga Barnes are on exhibit in August; hours, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and every other Aug. 15; 505 S. Vulcan St., Encinitas; (760) 633-2600.

Escondido Municipal Gallery ---- "Beyond the Lens" runs through Aug. 16; The "National Fiber Arts Exhibition" runs Aug. 28 through Oct. 3; hours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 262 E. Grand Ave., Escondido; (760) 480-4101.

Fallbrook Art Center ---- The Fallbrook Art Association Membership Show runs Aug. 29 through Sept. 7; artists' reception, 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 29; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; 103 S. Main St., Fallbrook; free; (760) 728-1414.

Fallbrook School of the Arts & Foundry ---- An exhibit of works by students of Rich Stergulz opens Aug. 16 and runs through Aug. 28; pre-opening reception, 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 15; hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays; 210 E. Alvarado St., Studio A, Fallbrook; fallbrookschoolofthearts.org.

Fallbrook Library Gallery ---- An exhibit of sunflower watercolors by Fallbrook artist Anne Kreile runs through Aug. 31; 124 S. Mission Road, Fallbrook; (760) 728-5688.

Fiore Del Mar Gallery ---- Artist Jaci Leigh Smith has opened this new fine art gallery and studio; 1295 Prospect St., Suite 109, La Jolla; call for hours; (619) 299-5957.

Front Porch Gallery ---- "Captivating California," an invitational exhibit of plein air paintings by California landscape painters, runs through Sept. 7; hours, noon to 6 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 2903 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad; (760) 795-6120.

Joan Irving Glass Design ---- The Escondido-based glass artist operates this glass studio and gallery; 342 W. Valley Parkway, Escondido; (858) 735-9738.

Joseph Bellows Gallery ---- "Cadillac: Photographs by Stephen Salmieri" runs through Aug. 30; also featured, work by Dana Montlak; 7661 Girard Ave., La Jolla; hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; (858) 456-5620.

La Jolla Fibert Arts ---- "Forest Surfaces" by Kathyanne White runs through Sept. 13; 7644 Girard Ave., La Jolla; hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays; (858) 454-6732.

Lake San Marcos Art League Show ---- The art group presents its annual art show, "Anything Goes," through Sept. 30; hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; Hearth G, San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos; (760) 727-9421.

Mission Trails Regional Park Gallery ---- "Kindred Spirits," an exhibit of paintings and photographs by Barbara Siegal and George Friedman, runs through Aug. 15; 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego; (619) 668-3280.

Oceanside Art Gallery ---- An exhibit of works by Joseph and Mary Villela is now on display; hours, 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 4 to 9 p.m. Fridays; 602 Mission Ave., Oceanside; (760) 845-9017.

Ordover Gallery ---- "Asia," photographs by National Geographic photographer Art Wolfe, runs through Oct. 5; gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; 410 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; (858) 720-1121.

Perry L. Meyer Fine Art ---- A group exhibit of etchings, lithographs, woodcuts and other works on paper runs through Aug. 30; hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite 251, San Diego; (619) 358-9512.

PhotoArts Group InnerSpace Gallery ---- The PhotoArts Group, a San Diego County collective of professional art photographers, will open its first-ever gallery inside the new Escondido Municipal Gallery space; the inaugural exhibition, "Texture of Light," runs Sept. 2 through Oct. 2; hours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; inside the Escondido Municipal Gallery, 262 E. Grand Ave., Escondido; (760) 480-4101.

Queen Califia's Magical Circle ---- Outdoor sculpture garden created by artist Niki de St. Phalle; open 8:30 a.m. to dusk Tuesdays-Sundays; Kit Carson Park, 3333 Bear Valley Parkway, Escondido; free; for docent tours, call (760) 839-4331.

Rancho Buena Vista Adobe Gallery ---- Artists Lori Escalera, Michael Steirnagle, Cheryl Tall and Sandra Chanis L. are exhibiting figurative oils and sculpture through Sept. 1; gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays; 640 Alta Vista Drive, Vista; (760) 639-6164.

Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild Gallery ---- "Summer in the Ranch," a members' art show, runs through Aug. 30; hours, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays; 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; Union Bank Building, 6004 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe; (858) 759-3545; also, guild member Nancy McTigue is featured in a solo show at the Wells Fargo Bank branch at 6046 El Tordo St., Suite 1A, Rancho Santa Fe.

Rancho Santa Fe Library Gallery ---- Photographs by Peter Fay are on exhibit through Aug. 28; hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays; La Granada at Avenida de Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe; (858) 759-0332.

San Diego Art Department ---- "The Deeds of Light," a solo exhibit by Jim Stewart, runs through Sept. 8; 3830 Ray St., San Diego; (619) 299-4278.

San Diego Quilt Show ---- The 27th annual show will feature hundreds of quilts on display, along with special exhibits, vendors, cloth dolls, wearable art, quilt sales, a quilting bee and more; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 28-29; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 30; San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Drive, Hall F, San Diego; $8, general; $12, multiday pass; $5, children ages 4 to 10; (619) 443-2706.

San Diego Watercolor Society Gallery ---- "Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight," a 100-piece juried group exhibit, runs through Aug. 31; hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; NTC Promenade, 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 105, Point Loma; (619) 876-4550.

Scott White Contemporary Art ---- A group exhibition by 14 gallery artists runs through Sept. 6; call for hours; 2400 Kettner Blvd., Loft 238, San Diego; (619) 501-5689.

Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas Gallery ---- An exhibit of 29 paintings by Carlsbad artist Muriel Roston is now on display; 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas, 354 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas; (760) 438-1123.

Second Aug. 16 ---- Downtown Escondido art galleries and museums host special receptions and extended hours on the second Saturdays of each month; Grand Avenue, Escondido; free; (760) 745-8877.

Snyder Art ---- Bryan Snyder's Carlsbad gallery hosts a new show of 20 paintings by the artist; 2695 State St., Carlsbad; (760) 521-8713.

Susan Street Fine Art Gallery ---- "Offshore," a group exhibit focused on the development of beach and surf culture over the past 75 years, runs through Sept. 14; hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 415 S. Cedros Ave., Suite 160, Solana Beach; (858) 793-4442.

Studio of Art & Design ---- An exhibit of watercolors by John Lee and Tom Johnston is on exhibit through Sept. 15; hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 616 Stevens Ave. (at Genevieve), Solana Beach; (858) 755-6202.

Talmadge Art Show-North County ---- The first North County edition of the long-running art exhibition featuring local artisans will be presented in North County featuring 27 artists, five of them from North County; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 16; Encinitas Library Community Room, 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas; (619) 559-9082.

Visions Art Quilt Gallery ---- "Figuratively Speaking," an exhibit of work by 16 contemporary quilt artists, is on display; NTC Promenade, 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100, Point Loma; call for hours; (619) 546-4872.

Vista Art Foundation Gallery 204 ---- The Vista Art Foundation has recently opened this new gallery; an exhibit by artist Bob Boyd runs through Sept. 5; The Village Idiots Literary Society will host a monthly reading, featuring poet Diantha Zschoche, at 7 p.m. Aug. 15; hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 204 Main St., Vista; (760) 305-7549.

Wellness Center Gallery ---- "Celebrating Spring," paintings by Pamela Outlaw Sarkisian, runs through Aug. 15; hours, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays; 115 Main Street, Vista; (760) 726-9660.

Witch Creek Winery Art Exhibition ---- The Carlsbad winery will exhibit surf and ocean art by Leucadia artist Ariah, as well as wine- and grape-inspired giclees by Chris Simon; 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 16; Witch Creek Winery, 2906 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad; (760) 720-7499.

MUSEUMS

Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center ---- "The Agua Hedionda Lagoon, Watersheds and Luiseno Indian Culture" includes native landscaping around the center and information on the Indian peoples who lived here before European settlers arrived; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays; 1580 Cannon Road, Carlsbad; free; (760) 804-1969 or aguahedionda.org.

Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum ---- Museum has more than 50 acres displaying early California life and equipment, including a farmhouse, barns, engines, tractors and trucks; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave., Vista; $3 adults; $2 children and seniors; (760) 941-1791 or agsem.com.

Birch Aquarium at Scripps ---- The following exhibits are open: "Feeling the Heat: The Climate Challenge" and "The Art of Deception," an exhibit on marine creatures' ability to disguise themselves from predators and prey; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla; $11, general; $9, seniors; $7.50, children 3 to 17 and UC San Diego students with ID; free, 2 and under; free three-hour parking; (858) 534-3474 or aquarium.ucsd.edu.

California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Museum ---- "Active Duty," "Contemporary Ruin," "United and Severed: That Window of Time," "Warning Signs" and "Shannon McNeill" Little Drawings" all run through Nov. 30; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m. Sundays; 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $5, adults; $4, seniors and active military; $3, students with ID; children under 12 are free; (760) 839-4120 or artcenter.org/museum.htm.

California Surf Museum ---- Celebrating the influence of surfing on our California lifestyle, the museum presents its 2008 exhibit, "From the Brown Mercury to SL8ER ---- A Glimpse of 100 Years of Surfing Culture in Southern California." On display is a collection of unique surfboards, movie posters, record albums, vintage beachwear and a vast assortment of photos. Significant surfing personalities from each decade are highlighted; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; 223 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Oceanside; free; (760) 721-6876 or surfmuseum.org.

Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park ---- Self-guided tours are offered at this 27-acre former working ranch/vacation retreat of actor Leo Carrillo (Pancho in "The Cisco Kid"); guided tours of its 11 historical structures available at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays and noon and 2 p.m. Sundays; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays; 6200 Flying LC Lane, Carlsbad; free; (760) 476-1042 or carrillo-ranch.org.

Carlsbad Historical Society Museum ---- Interpretive historical displays, artifacts and self-guided tours; private tours with tea by reservation only; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; Magee Park, 258 Beech St., Carlsbad; free; (760) 434-9189 or carlsbadhistoricalsociety.org.

Coronado Museum of Art and History ---- "Public Eye: A Focus on Community Art" runs through Nov. 15; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays; 1100 Orange Ave., Coronado; $4, adults 19-64; $3, active military and seniors; $2, youth 10-18; free, children 9 and under; (619) 435-7242 or coronadohistory.org.

Encinitas Historical Society ---- City's original 1883 schoolhouse, the oldest building in Encinitas, houses exhibits, pictorial displays and archives telling of the city's past and its people and events; noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; corner of F and Fourth streets, Encinitas; free; (760) 942-9066 or encinitashistoricalsociety.com.

Escondido Children's Museum ---- "The Science Shack" is open; "Second Aug. 16" family days every month; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays; Studio 1, California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 380 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $4, general; free, children under 1; $50 for a family for a year; military families half-off all admission prices; (760) 233-7755 or escondidochildrensmuseum.org.

Escondido History Center ---- 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; Grape Day Park, 321 N. Broadway, Escondido; $3; $1, children; (760) 743-8207 or escondidohistory.org.

Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society Museum ---- Collection of gems, fossils, minerals and fluorescent minerals; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; 123 W. Alvarado St., Suite B, Fallbrook; free; (760) 728-1130 or fgms.org.

Fallbrook Historical Museum ---- "Fallbrook in Miniature," handcrafted models of 12 historical Fallbrook buildings complete with functioning model railroad, a replica of the original train that served the Fallbrook area in the early 1900s; Pittenger House, country home of William Pittenger, Civil War hero and Medal of Honor winner; historical displays and research materials; 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays; South Hill Street at Rocky Crest Road, Fallbrook; free; (760) 723-4125.

Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum ---- The nation's only museum dedicated to Marine Corps aviation history features more than two dozen vintage and historically important planes, jet fighters and helicopters used by Marine pilots in combat from World Wars I and II through Operation Iraqi Freedom; exhibits feature stories of Marines' courage, sacrifice and achievement in war, along with artifacts, photos and displays; 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays, except major holidays; Miramar Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar Road, 1.3 miles west of I-15, San Diego; free; (858) 693-1723 or flyingleathernecks.org.

Gemological Institute of America Museum ---- "On the Gem Trail," a photographic exhibit of some of the world's most productive gem-producing regions, is open; admission to GIA's museum and gemological exhibits is open to the public through reserved tours only ---- contact the GIA for available dates; photo identification required for entrance to the GIA campus; 5345 Armada Drive, Carlsbad; free; (800) 421-7250, Ext.

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