Preview calendar fo Sept. 25-Oct. 1
By NORTH COUNTY TIMES | ∞
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 ---- With Timbaland; Oct. 26; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $35-$57.50; on sale at 10 a.m. Sept. 26.
Tom Morello: The Nightwatchman ---- Oct. 27; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25; on sale at noon Sept. 26; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Hinder ---- With Trapt, Rev Theory; Oct. 28; 4th & B, 345 B St., San Diego; $26.50-$48.50; on sale at 10 a.m. Sept. 26.
The B-52s ---- Nov. 7; House of Blues San Diego; $65-$92; on sale at 10 a.m. Sept. 26.
k.d. lang ---- Nov. 13; Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., San Diego; tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Sept. 26.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra ---- Nov. 22; San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; $20-$57; on sale at 10 a.m. Sept. 27.
Celine Dion ---- Nov. 25; San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; $59-$254; on sale at 10 a.m. Sept. 27.
The Wailers ---- Dec. 30; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $27.50-$45; on sale at 10 a.m. Sept. 26.
CLUBS
Anthology ---- Average White Band, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25, $15-$48; Eve Selis, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26, $12-$27; Dynamite Walls, the Fascination, A Midday Atlantic, 10 p.m. Sept. 26, $10; Livingston Taylor, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Sept. 27, $15-$42; Maraca and the New Collective, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28, $20; Take 6, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, $20-$42; 1337 India St., San Diego; (619) 595-0300 or anthologysd.com.
Belly Up Tavern ---- Sticky Situation, the Hellbound Band, Nuklhedz, 9 p.m. Sept. 25, $8-$10; 40 oz to Freedom, High Tide, Stone Senses, 9 p.m. Sept. 26, $10-$12; Common Sense, L.A. 5, 9 p.m. Sept. 27, $14-$16; Greg Brown, Bo Ramsey, 8 p.m. Sept. 28, $25-$27; Johnny Winter, Big Magee Blues Band, 8 p.m. Sept. 30, $21-$23; Dandy Warhols, A Place to Bury Strangers, the Upside Down, 8 p.m. Oct. 1, $25-$27; 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.
'Canes Bar & Grill ---- One Lonely Robot, Jen Knight and Groove Theory, Sirens of Shipwreck, 8 p.m. Sept. 25, $8; Sprung Monkey, Mower, October Burning, Canobliss, 9 p.m. Sept. 26, $12; Talib Kweli, David Banner, Little Brother, 8 p.m. Sept. 28, $35; 3105 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach; (858) 488-1780 or canesbarandgrill.com.
The Casbah ---- Federico Aubele, Natalia Clavier, Joel P. West, Sept. 25, $15; the Black Heart Procession, John Meeks, Little White Teeth, Nothingful, Sept. 26, $15; TSOL, the Hollowpoints, Authentic Sellout, Sept. 27, $15; RaRaRiot, Walter Meego, the Morning Benders, Sept. 28, $8-$10; Filter, People in Planes, Sept. 29, $16; Pattern Is Movement, the Cave Singers, Swim Party, Sept. 30, $8; Sian Alice band, Oct. 1, $8; 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; (619) 232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.
Coyote Bar & Grill ---- Billy Watson, 6 p.m. Sept. 25; DJ Earl Henry, 10:30 p.m. Sept. 25; Michelle Lundeen, 6 p.m. Sept. 26; DJ Steve Hasty, 10:30 p.m. Sept. 26 and Sept. 27; Wood-n-Waves, 2:30 p.m. Sept. 27; Eight Twenty Band, 6 p.m. Sept. 27; Billy Watson, 1:30 p.m. Sept. 28; Scott Carter & New Breed, 5 p.m. Sept. 28; karaoke, 6 p.m. Sept. 29 and Sept. 30; Johnny B Blues, 6 p.m. Oct. 1; 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad; (760) 729-4695.
Dizzy's ---- Paul Seaforth, 8 p.m. Sept. 26, $15; Geoffrey Keezer, 8 p.m. Sept. 27, $15; San Diego Wine & Culinary Center, Harbor Club Towers ground floor, Second Avenue and J Street, San Diego; (858) 270-7467 or dizzyssandiego.com.
Epicentre ---- Off Track, Guerilla Transammo, Goodnight Caulfield, Dresdens Burning, 7 p.m. Sept. 25, $9; Trinitron Meets the Mars People, HFICLSI, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27, $9; 8450 Mira Mesa Blvd., Mira Mesa; (858) 271-4000 or epicentre.org/concerts.
Friars Folly ---- Jimmy Patton, Sept. 25; Tropical Breeze, Sept. 26; Jerome Dawson & Wazabe Blue, Sept. 27; Meliesa McDonell, Oct. 1; 1032 W. San Marcos Blvd., #196, San Marcos; (760) 736-8035 or friarsfolly.com.
Hensley's Flying Elephant Pub & Grill ---- Filthy Thieving Bastards, 8 p.m. Sept. 25, $10; Peter Hall, 5 p.m. Sept. 26; Small Pox Mountain Boys, 7 p.m. Sept. 26; DJ Blair Alley, 8 p.m. Sept. 28; the Blokes, 7 p.m Sept. 29; 850 Tamarack Ave., Carlsbad; (760) 434-2660 or hensleyspub.com.
House of Blues San Diego ---- Republic of Letters, Echo Revolution, Runway, Sept. 29's Alibi, Canary, 8 p.m. Sept. 25, $15; Joe Rogan, 8 p.m. Sept. 26, $29.50-$37.50; Voodoo Stage: Smokin' Joe Kubek Band featuring Bnois King, 8 p.m. Sept. 26, $16-$18; MSTRKRFT, Calvin Harris, 8 p.m. Sept. 27, $23.50; Fear, Agent Orange, Dr. Know, 7 p.m. Sept. 28, $12-$16; Lagwagon, MxPx, TAT, 7 p.m. Oct. 1, $18-$20; 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
The Jumping Turtle ---- Giant Styles, Pat Strong, Vision, Joey and Friends, Raine, B-Red, Eternal, 8 p.m. Sept. 25; Paul Green School of Rock Vista, 7 p.m. Sept. 26; Northridge Drive, 9 p.m. Sept. 26; Paul Green School of Rock Vista, 2 p.m. Sept. 27, Detente, Ascension, Hard Echo, 8 p.m. Sept. 27; the Ground Beneath, 8 p.m. Sept. 28; 1660 Capalina Road, San Marcos; (760) 471-7778 or thejumpingturtle.com.
Le Papagayo ---- Music starts at 7 p.m.; Luna Llena, Sept. 25; Johnny C Band, Sept. 26; Friends, Sept. 27; Patrick Berrogain, Sept. 28; Vladimir & Friends, Sept. 29; Earl Vincent Flores, Sept. 30; 1002 N. Coast Highway 101, Leucadia; free; (760) 944-8252.
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. Sept. 25; DJ Bret, Material Witness, 9 p.m. Sept. 26; DJ Bret, Blues Wailers, 9 p.m. Sept. 27; Cradit Union, 6 p.m. Sept. 30, $8; 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad; (760) 729-4131 or oceanhousecarlsbad.com.
Patrick's Irish Pub ---- City Limits Band, Sept. 26; Full Circle, Sept. 27; 13314 Poway Road, Poway; (858) 486-0764 or patricksirishpub.com.
710 Beach Club ---- The Bayonics, Four Kings, the Franchize, Sept. 25; Split Finger, Building a Better Spaceship, Young Goodman, Sept. 26; Audible Mainframe, the Big Provider, Dante's Boneyard, Sept. 27; 710 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach; (858) 483-7844 or 710bc.com.
SOMA San Diego ---- Modessa, Etched in Red, Damcyan, Ruines Ov Abaddon, Sentinel, LegathiA, 7 p.m. Sept. 26, $8; Two Word Name, Chasing Claymores, Flux Theory, Family Wagon, Goodmorning Milo, Calabria, 7 p.m. Sept. 27, $8; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; (619) 226-7662 or somasandiego.com.
Surf & Saddle ---- Foo U, Sept. 26; the Lost, Sept. 27; 123 W. Plaza, Solana Beach; (858) 755-9474 or surfandsaddle.com.
Winstons ---- Anthony Smith's Trunk Full of Funk, Sept. 25, $8; the International Farmers, Sept. 26; Banyan, $12; Earl Thomas, 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 28, $10; OB-o-ke with Jose Sinatra, 9 p.m. Sept. 28, $1; Electric Waste Band, Sept. 29, $7; the Lambs Blood, Live Zion, DJ Carlos Culture, Sept. 30, $7; Throatcloser, Screamin Yeehaws, Carbite, Oct. 1; 1921 Bacon St., Ocean Beach; (619) 222-6822 or winstonsob.com.
COFFEEHOUSES
E Street Cafe ---- Jazz jam with Joseph Angelastro, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25; Eclectic Collective, Sept. 28; 128/130 W. E St., Encinitas; (760) 230-2038 or estreetcafe.com.
Lestat's ---- Camille Bloom, Nicole Torres, Sept. 25; Oculus Sinister, Gregory Page, Sept. 26; Allison Lonsdale, 6 p.m. Sept. 27; Gregory Page, 9 p.m. Sept. 27; Edie Carey, Elana Arian, Oct. 1; 3343 Adams Ave., San Diego; (619) 282-0437 or lestats.com.
The Metaphor Cafe ---- Tamara, Silence Nomore, Exxes, 8 p.m. Sept. 26, $7; 258 E. Second Ave., Escondido; myspace.com/themetaphorcafe.
ROCK & POP
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.
Rickie Lee Jones ---- 8 p.m. Sept. 26; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $24-$42; (800) 988-4253 or artcenter.org.
Dark Star Orchestra ---- 7 p.m. Sept. 26; Wave House, 3125 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach; $26-$28; (858) 228-9283 or sd.wavehouse.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.
Busdriver ---- With DJ Artistic, Deeprooted, Bodyrock, MCIA; hip-hop; 8 p.m. Sept. 27; The Loft, second floor of Price Center East, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla; free; (858) 534-8497 or artpwr.com/categories/loft.
Dans le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip ---- 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28; The Loft, second floor of Price Center East, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla; $10; (858) 534-8497 or artpwr.com/categories/loft.
Flogging Molly ---- 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28; Viejas Concerts in the Park, Viejas Casino, 5005 Willows Road, Alpine; $20; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.
Santana ---- 7 p.m. Sept. 30; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $25-$85; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.
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 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; $55-$75; (866) 468-3399 or ticketweb.com.
The Mars Volta ---- 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2; Open Air Theatre, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego; $30-$35; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.
Vagabond Opera ---- Bohemian cabaret; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2; The Loft, second floor of Price Center East, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla; $10; (858) 534-8497 or artpwr.com/categories/loft.
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 Aggrolites ---- 9 p.m. Oct. 3; 'Canes Bar & Grill, 3105 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach; $20; (858) 488-1780 or canesbarandgrill.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.
Yngwie Malmsteen ---- 8 p.m. Oct. 8; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $23-$50; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Sara Bareilles ---- 8 p.m. Oct. 9; Spreckels Theatre, 121 Broadway, San Diego; $30; (619) 220-8497.
Santogold ---- With Mates of State; 7 p.m. Oct. 10; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $22.50-$40; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Kings of Leon ---- With We Are Scientists, the Stills; 7 p.m. Oct. 12; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; sold out; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Hotel Cafe show with Anya Marina, Meiko, Priscilla Ahn, Brooke Fraser, Jaymay, Erin McCarley and Holly Conlan ---- 8 p.m. Oct. 13; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Gavin DeGraw ---- With Charlotte Sometimes; 8 p.m. Oct. 13; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $25-$30; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
White Lion ---- With Pretty Boy Floyd; 8 p.m. Oct. 14; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $17-$35; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Lotus ---- 9 p.m. Oct. 15; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $10-$12; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.
The Roots and Gym Class Heroes ---- Hip-hop; 8 p.m. Oct. 15; Open Air Theatre, San Diego State University, San Diego; $26-$43.50; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.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.
The Black Kids ---- With the Virgins, the Magic Wands; 9 p.m. Oct. 16; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $6; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Jorge Celedron and Jimmy Zambrano ---- Latin pop/rock; 8 p.m. Oct. 16; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $40-$75; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Say Hi and Jukebox the Ghost ---- 10 p.m. Oct. 16; The Loft, second floor of Price Center East, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla; $5; (858) 534-8497 or artpwr.com/categories/loft.
Uh Uh Her ---- 9 p.m. Oct. 17; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Weezer ---- With Angels and Airwaves, Tokyo Police Club; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17; Cox Arena, San Diego State University, San Diego; $25.50-$45.50; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.
Marisela ---- Latin pop/rock; 8 p.m. Oct. 18; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $35-$50; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Bob Schneider ---- 8 p.m. Oct. 18; Wave House, 3125 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach; $20-$25; (858) 228-9283 or sd.wavehouse.com.
Streetlight Manifesto ---- With A.K.A.s, the Swellers, Fear Nuttin Band; ska; 7 p.m. Oct. 19; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $16-$18; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Tech N9ne ---- With Kutt Kalhoun, Big Krizz Kaliko, Ill Bill, Prozak, Grave Plott, Skatterman, Snug Brim, Dago Braves; Hip-hop; 8 p.m. Oct. 20; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $22.50-$25; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Laurie Anderson ---- 8 p.m. Oct. 20; Mandeville Auditorium, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla; $29-$39; (858) 534-8497 or artpwr.com.
Pinback ---- With Mr. Tube and the Flying Objects; 9 p.m. Oct. 21; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Presidents of the United States of America ---- With the Blakes; 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.
Bitter:Sweet ---- Electronica; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23; The Loft, second floor of Price Center East, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla; $10; (858) 534-8497 or artpwr.com/categories/loft.
Stereolab ---- With Richard Swift, Monade; 9 p.m. Oct. 24; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Bayside ---- With the Matches, Valencia, the Status; 8 p.m. Oct. 25; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $13.50-$16; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Dengue Fever ---- With a screening of a documentary featuring the band called "Sleepwalking Through the Mekong"; 7 p.m. Oct. 25; The Loft, second floor of Price Center East, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla; $12; (858) 534-8497 or artpwr.com/categories/loft.
Sonya Kitchell and the Slip ---- 7 p.m. Oct. 27; The Loft, second floor of Price Center East, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla; $14-$16; (858) 534-8497 or artpwr.com/categories/loft.
Tom Morello: The Nightwatchman ---- 9 p.m. Oct. 27; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25; (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.
Matt Nathanson ---- With Jesse Baylin; 8 p.m. Oct. 28; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $15-$18; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
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.
Neil Young ---- With Death Cab for Cutie; 7 p.m. Oct. 29; Cox Arena, San Diego State University, San Diego; $54-$254; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.
Umphrey's McGee ---- With New Deal; 8 p.m. Oct. 29; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $22-$34; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Apocalyptica ---- With New Deal; 8 p.m. Oct. 30; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $15-$30; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Cowboy Mouth ---- 9 p.m. Oct. 30; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $16-$18; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.
The Morning Benders ---- 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30; The Loft, second floor of Price Center East, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla; $10; (858) 534-8497 or artpwr.com/categories/loft.
Rise Against ---- With Alkaline Trio and Thrice; 6 p.m. Oct. 30; Cox Arena, San Diego State University, San Diego; $29.50-$32.50; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.
Jason Mraz ---- 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31; Open Air Theatre, San Diego State University, San Diego; $20.25-$45.25; (619) 220-8497.
Jack's Mannequin ---- With Eric Hutchinson, TREATY; 4:30 p.m. Oct. 31; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $18.50-$22.50; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
The Damned ---- With the Adolescents; 8 p.m. Nov. 1; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $27.50-$30; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Secret Machines ---- With the Dears; 9 p.m. Nov. 1; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20-$22; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Cobra Starship ---- With Forever the Sickest Kids, Hit the Lights, Sing It Loud; 7 p.m. Nov. 2; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $17.50-$20; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
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.
Ingrid Michaelson ---- With Newton Faulkner, David Ford; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $17.50-$20; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
The Expendables ---- With Ten Feet and OPM; 7 p.m. Nov. 6; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $18-$20; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
The Faint ---- 8 p.m. Nov. 6; 4th & B, 345 B St., San Diego; $22.50; (619) 231-4343.
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.
Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers ---- With the Mother Truckers; 9 p.m. Nov. 7; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Citizen Cope ---- 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8; Spreckels Theatre, 121 Broadway, San Diego; $27.50; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.
Enanitos Verdes ---- Latin rock; 8 p.m. Nov. 8; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $40-$60; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Little Feat ---- With 8 p.m. Nov. 10; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $32-$34; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Alanis Morissette ---- 8 p.m. Nov. 10; San Diego Civic Theatre, Third Avenue and B Street, San Diego; $34.50-$57.50; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.
Joe Satriani ---- With Mountain featuring Leslie West, Corky Laing; 8 p.m. Nov. 12; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $40-$80; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Missy Higgins ---- With Joshua Radin; 8 p.m. Nov. 12; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $17-$19; (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.
k.d. lang ---- With Dustin O'Halloran; Nov. 13; Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., San Diego; tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Sept. 26; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.
Kottonmouth Kings ---- 8 p.m. Nov. 14; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $25-$47.50; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Mason Jennings ---- With Zach Gill; 8 p.m. Nov. 15; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $25; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Stripes & Lines ---- With This Holiday Life; 9 p.m. Nov. 15; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $10-$12; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Hanson ---- With Matt Wertz, Everybody Else; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $32-$49.50; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Devon Allman's Honeytribe ---- 8 p.m. Nov. 16; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $8-$10; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Elisa ---- 8 p.m. Nov. 17; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $12-$14; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Jay Brannan ---- 8 p.m. Nov. 17; Delta Room, House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $12-$15; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Cafe Tacuba ---- 6:30 p.m. Nov. 18; 4th & B, 345 B St., San Diego; $32.50-$37.50; (619) 231-4343.
Misfits ---- 8 p.m. Nov. 19; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $18.75-$25; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
The Bacon Brothers ---- 9 p.m. Nov. 20; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25-$27; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Scars on Broadway ---- With the Duke Spirit; 8 p.m. Nov. 21; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $19.50-$22; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Gwar ---- With Kingdom of Sorrow, Toxic Holocaust; 8 p.m. Nov. 23; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $20-$23; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Ben Kenney of Incubus ---- With Heavy Young Heathens; 8 p.m. Nov. 24; Voodoo Stage, House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $20-$23; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Buck-O-Nine ---- With the Devastators; 9 p.m. Nov. 26; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $10-$12; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.
English Beat ---- 9 p.m. Nov. 28 and 29; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.
The Sisters of Mercy ---- 9 p.m. Nov. 29; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $35-$62.50; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Five Finger Death Punch ---- With In This Moment, Another Black Day; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $17.50-$20; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Metallica ---- With Lamb of God, the Sword; 7 p.m. Dec. 15; Cox Arena, San Diego State University, San Diego; $59.50-$79.50; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.
Mike Ness ---- With the Mother Truckers; 9 p.m. Dec. 16; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $30; (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.
Reverend Horton Heat ---- With Manic Hispanic; 8 p.m. Feb. 21; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $25-$47; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Don Felder: An evening of "Hotel California" ---- 8 p.m. April 10; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $40-$60; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
JAZZ, R&B & BLUES
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.
Palomar Concert Hour: Tim McMahon & Friends --- The vibraphonist leads a jazz program; 12:30 p.m. Sept. 25; Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; free; (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2453.
Big Band Bash by the Sea ---- 12th annual big-band concert, with the Oceanside Society Orchestra and Big Band & Jazz Hall of Fame Orchestra; noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 27; Pier Amphitheater, 200 N. The Strand, Oceanside; $5 (includes hot dog lunch); (760) 521-4074.
Pacific Belles: "Decades of Harmony" ---- The women's harmony chorus presents 70 years of music, from the roaring '20s to the 1980s; 2 p.m. Sept. 27; Trinity Episcopal Church, 845 Chestnut St., Escondido; $10, adults; $5, children 12 and under; (760) 439-8639.
Anita Baker ---- 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27; Pala Events Center, Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala; $75-$95; (619) 220-8497 or palacasino.com/entertainment.
"Swinging on Steinway" ---- Pianists Jerry Abernathy, Joshua White and Tommy Gannon in a jazz program; 2 p.m. Sept. 28; Green Music Recital Hall, 7480 Miramar Road, San Diego; $12; jazz4u.org.
KiFM's Jazz at the Beach ---- Smooth jazz with Rick Braun and Richard Elliot; 2:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 28; Oceanside Pier Amphitheater, 200 N. The Strand, Oceanside; $25-$35; (619) 291-9797.
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.
Antonio Sanchez's Migration ---- Modern Latin jazz; 8 p.m. Oct. 1; the Neurosciences Institute, 10460 John Jay Hopkins Drive, La Jolla; $30; (858) 454-5872 or ljathenaeum.org.
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.
Danny Green ---- Pianist and quartet; 8 p.m. Oct. 3; Dizzy's, San Diego Wine & Culinary Center, Harbor Club Towers, Second Avenue and J Street, San Diego; $10; (858) 270-7467 or dizzyssandiego.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.
Coastal Communities Concert Band: "A Tribute to Don Caneva" ---- The North County orchestra salutes the memory of its longtime director with his and audience favorites from the past 21 years, including "In the Miller Mood," "Big Band Signatures," "A Salute to Disney," plus a medley of Sinatra songs by vocalist Michael Ruhl; the concert will feature the debut of the orchestra's new conductor, Robert Fleming; 2:30 p.m. Oct. 5; Carlsbad Community Church, 3175 Harding St., Carlsbad; $15, general; $12, seniors and students; (760) 436-6137 or (858) 793-8258.
Billy Mintz ---- Drummer and trio; 7 p.m. Oct. 8; Dizzy's, San Diego Wine & Culinary Center, Harbor Club Towers, Second Avenue and J Street, San Diego; $15; (858) 270-7467 or dizzyssandiego.com.
Joan Osborne ---- With Matt Morris; 9 p.m. Oct. 9; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25-$27; (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; (877) 711-2946 or pechanga.com/entertainment.
Gilbert Castellanos New Latin Jazz Quartet ---- Drummer and trio; 8 p.m. Oct. 11; Dizzy's, San Diego Wine & Culinary Center, Harbor Club Towers, Second Avenue and J Street, San Diego; $15; (858) 270-7467 or dizzyssandiego.com.
Oceanside Music Festival: Lluna Lena ---- Latin jazz ensemble; 7 p.m. Oct. 18; Sunshine Brooks Theater, 217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside; $15, adults; $12, students; $10, students, seniors and military; $25, family ticket; $50, festival pass; (760) 433-3632.
Oceanside Music Festival: American Music Country/Jazz ---- The Frequency Vocal Jazz Ensemble, John Kalb, JD Crawford and Ric & Eric perform; 7 p.m. Oct. 24; Sunshine Brooks Theater, 217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside; $15, adults; $12, students; $10, students, seniors and military; $25, family ticket; $50, festival pass; (760) 433-3632.
COUNTRY & FOLK
Miranda Lambert ---- 8 p.m. Sept. Sept. 26 and Sept. 27; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $40-$55; (877) 711-2946 or pechanga.com/entertainment.
Country Joe McDonald ---- Tribute to Woody Guthrie; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27; San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; $18; (858) 566-4040 or sdfolkheritage.org.
Arts Alive Benefit Concert ---- Superstrings bluegrass and Leucadia Cool Club Gypsy jazz; noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 27; Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas; (760) 944-6027.
Chris Thile & Edgar Meyer ---- The former Nickel Creek mandolinist joins the double-bass virtuoso in a program of bluegrass, classical and jazz music; 3 p.m. Sept. 28; Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego; $35-$65; (760) 570-1100.
Palomar Concert Hour: Curt Bouterse --- American folk music on the fretless banjo and hammer dulcimer; 12:30 p.m. Oct. 2; Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; free; (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2453.
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.
Rob Carona and Alex Woodard ---- 8 p.m. Oct. 11; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $25-$30; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
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.
Palomar Concert Hour: Mary Jaeb --- The soprano performs black American spirituals in traditional and contemporary settings with painist Ruth Lopez-Yanez; 12:30 p.m. Oct. 16; Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; free; (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2453.
Kris Kristofferson ---- 8 p.m. Oct. 17; Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road, Poway; $45, adults; $5, children 18 and under; (858) 748-0505.
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.
Natalie McMaster ---- Cape Breton fiddler, dancer; 8 p.m. Oct. 24; Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road, Poway; $45, adults; $5, children 18 and under; (858) 748-0505.
Carrie Underwood ---- Country; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8; San Diego Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; $35-$55; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.
Rodney Crowell Trio ---- 8 p.m. Nov. 19; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25-$27; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.
WORLD
World Beat Rhythms ---- Duo of percussionists Ed Roscetti and Maria Martinez; 1 p.m. Sept. 27; Museum of Making Music, 5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad; $10; (760) 438-5996, Ext. 212 or museumofmakingmusic.org.
Nishat Khan ---- Indian sitarist performs an afternoon of ragas; 4 p.m. Oct. 4 (pre-show talk, 3:15 p.m.); the Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive, La Jolla; $25, general; $15, students with ID; (858) 792-9439.
John Brown's Body ---- With Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad; 9 p.m. Oct. 5; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Palomar Concert Hour: Pakaraguian Kulintang Ensemble --- Traditional gong-chime music from the southern Philippines; 12:30 p.m. Oct. 9; Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; free; (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2453.
Afro-Cuban Ensemble of the La Jolla Youth Symphony --- Salsa, cumbia and Cuban music performed on congas, bongos and timbales; 2 p.m. Oct. 12; Encinitas Library Community Room, 540 Cornish Ave., Encinitas; free; (760) 753-7376.
Skatalites ---- With Gadfly; 9 p.m. Oct. 18; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.
Rupa and the April Fishes ---- 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21; The Loft, second floor of Price Center East, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla; $10; (858) 534-8497 or artpwr.com/categories/loft.
The Song and Dance Ensemble of West Africa ---- Traditional dance, music, songs and costumes of Africa; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17; Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego; $25-$50; (760) 570-1100.
Matisyahu and Flobots ---- 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $27.50; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
Ramon Ayala ---- Regional Mexican music; 8 p.m. Jan. 25; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $45-$70; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.
CLASSICAL
Carlsbad Music Festival: Calder Quartet ---- The fifth annual festival's ensemble in residence performs music by composer- in-residence Fabian Svensson plus Terry Riley's "Mythic Bird Waltz" and Fred Frith's "Lelekovice"; 8 p.m. Sept. 26 (pre-concert talk at 7 p.m.); Schulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad; $18-$28; (760) 809-5501 or carlsbadmusicfestival.org.
Carlsbad Music Festival: Partch ---- Partch presents a free performance and demonstration of composer Harry Partch's music and unique instruments; 2 p.m. Sept. 27; Museum of Making Music, 5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad; free; (760) 809-5501 or carlsbadmusicfestival.org.
Carlsbad Music Festival: red fish blue fish ---- The fifth annual festival presents the UCSD-based modern percussion ensemble performing works by Steve Reich, David Lang, Jeff Trevino, John Cage, James Tenney and John Luther Adams; 8 p.m. Sept. 27 (pre-concert talk by Steve Schick at 7 p.m.); Schulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad; $18-$28; (760) 809-5501 or carlsbadmusicfestival.org.
Carlsbad Music Festival: Partch ---- The fifth annual festival presents a performance by the ensemble that specializes in perform the original compositions of Harry Partch, who composed works for instruments he designed himself, and Lou Harrison; 2 p.m. Sept. 28 (pre-concert talk by John Schneider at 1 p.m.); Schulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad; $18-$28; (760) 809-5501 or carlsbadmusicfestival.org.
Four-hand Piano Concert ---- Local church organists Judy Collier and Marje Fiene will present works by Bach, Debussy, Rvel and Faure; 4 p.m. Sept. 28; Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 925 Balour Drive, Encinitas; freewill offering; (619) 223-6134.
Scott Gregory and Pamela Laurent-Gregory ---- Vocal and piano concert of works by Dvorak, Vaughn Williams, Bizet and musical theater selections; 7 p.m. Sept. 28; San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; freewill offering; (760) 752-7640.
Autumn Cabaret Concert ---- The Pacific Women's Chorus and Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of San Dieguito Choir present a night of music and song; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4; Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of San Dieguito, 1036 Solana Drive, Solana Beach; $20, adults; $10, children; (760) 943-1983.
Oceanside Music Festival Gala Scholarship Reception ---- The Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation presents a festival preview concert and tributes to Rich Langen, Don and Dave Megill and Eliane Weidauer; 7 p.m. Oct. 11; Sunshine Brooks Theater, 217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside; $125; (760) 433-3632.
Oceanside Music Festival: "Rumplestiltskin" opera ---- The San Diego Opera Ensemble performs a costumed opera for families; 3 p.m. Oct. 12; Sunshine Brooks Theater, 217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside; $15, adults; $12, students; $10, students, seniors and military; $25, family ticket; $50, festival pass; (760) 433-3632.
Oceanside Music Festival: High School Showcase ---- Oceanside high school choirs perform a choral program; 7 p.m. Oct. 14; Truax Theater, El Camino High School, 400 Rancho del Oro Drive, Oceanside; $15, adults; $12, students; $10, students, seniors and military; $25, family ticket; $50, festival pass; (760) 433-3632.
Emerson String Quartet ---- 8 p.m. Oct. 16; Mandeville Auditorium, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla; $29-$39; (858) 534-8497 or artpwr.com.
Palomar Chorale ---- The choir presents three movements from Alice Parker's "Melodious Accord" cantata with a reading of Schubert's "Miriam's Song of Triumph," Op. 136, as well as several spirituals; 8 p.m. Oct. 18; 2 p.m. Oct. 19; Howard Brubeck Theatre, Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; $12, general; $10, seniors; $8, students; (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2453.
Oceanside Music Festival: "Peter and the Wolf" ---- The Pacific Coast Concert Band presents a family-friendly program featuring the Russian musical fairy tale; 3 p.m. Oct. 19; Mission San Luis Rey, Peyri Road, Oceanside; $15, adults; $12, students; $10, students, seniors and military; $25, family ticket; $50, festival pass; (760) 433-3632.
Oceanside Music Festival: Festival of Classical & Liturgical Music ---- 3 p.m. Oct. 25; St. Mary's, Star of the Sea Church, 609 Pier View Way, Oceanside; $15, adults; $12, students; $10, students, seniors and military; $25, family ticket; $50, festival pass; (760) 433-3632.
Palomar Symphony with Peter Gach ---- The pianist joins the orchestra for Bach's Keyboard Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Dvorak's Symphony No. 8 and Rossini's "Barber of Seville" overture; 8 p.m. Oct. 25; 2 p.m. Oct. 26; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $12, general; $10, seniors; $8, students; (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2453.
Palomar Concert Hour: Love Songs by Schumann and Faure --- Tenor Josh Vincent and pianist Anna Savvas-Katkov; 12:30 p.m. Oct. 23; Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; free; (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2453.
TinAlley String Quartet ---- 8 p.m. Nov. 1; The Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive, La Jolla; $34; (858) 534-8497 or artpwr.com.
Palomar Chamber Singers ---- The ensemble presents music from George Gershwin's 1931 musical comedy "Of Thee I Sing!"; 8 p.m. Nov. 1 and 2 p.m. Nov. 2; Performance Lab (Room D-10), Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; $12, general; $10, seniors; $8, students; (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2453.
"Sacred Voices Concerts: The Motet Project" ---- La Jolla Symphony & Chorus performs choral masterworks from five centuries; 7 p.m. Nov. 22; St. Paul's Cathedral, San Diego; and 7 p.m. Nov. 23; St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, Carlsbad; (858) 534-4637.
Pacifica String Quartet ---- 8 p.m. Jan. 16; The Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive, La Jolla; $27-$37; (858) 534-8497 or artpwr.com.
So Percussion ---- 8 and 10 p.m. Feb. 5; The Loft, second floor of Price Center East, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla; $15; (858) 534-8497 or artpwr.com.
Modigliani String Quartet ---- 8 p.m. March 14; The Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive, La Jolla; $34; (858) 534-8497 or artpwr.com.
Calder Quartet ---- 8 and 10 p.m. April 23; The Loft, second floor of Price Center East, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla; $15; also 8 p.m. April 24; Mandeville Auditorium, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla; $27-$37; (858) 534-8497 or artpwr.com.
Maya Beisner ---- Cellist; 8 and 10 p.m. April 30; The Loft, second floor of Price Center East, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla; $15; (858) 534-8497 or artpwr.com.
DANCE
"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 and Sept. 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.
Pasacat Extravaganza ---- The South Bay Filipino folk dance and music company presents its 38th anniversary celebration; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4; Kroc Center, 6611 University Ave., San Diego; 15-$25; (619) 477-3383.
Emerge Dance Festival ---- Patricia Rincon Dance Collective presents an even of dance work by up-and-coming choreographers; 8 p.m. Oct. 11; Garfield Theatre, Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla; $15, general; $10, students, seniors; (858) 362-1348.
Mojalet Dance Collective: "On Our Own Together" ---- The Rancho Bernardo modern dance ensemble opens its 2008-09 season with five works by artistic director Faith Jensen-Ismay; 8 p.m. Oct. 18 at Truax Theater, El Camino High School, 400 Rancho del Oro Drive, Oceanside; $10-$15; (858) 243-1402.
Liaoning Ballet of China ---- Chinese classical ballet troupe performs a blend of Western ballet and traditional Chinese folk dance; 8 p.m. Oct. 23; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; call for ticket prices; (800) 988-4253.
Palomar Concert Hour: De Gracia y Pasion --- Flamenco music and dance performance; 12:30 p.m. Nov. 6; Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; free; (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2453.
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.
Ballroom dance classes ---- MiraCosta College offers courses in basic ballroom dancing, including fox trot, rumba, swing, cha-cha, mambo, tango, samba, merengue and waltz; 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 Sept. 26; 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 Oct. 1 and Sept. 25 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 Glass Guild Studio ---- The Art Glass Guild hosts its eighth annual patio show and sale featuring the work of more than 30 Southern California glass artists; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 11 and 12; Spanish Village Art Center, Studio 25, Balboa Park, San Diego; (619) 479-6801.
Athenaeum Music & Arts Library ---- An exhibit of works by Roman de Salvo runs Sept. 27 through Nov. 8; 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.
Boehm Gallery ---- Two exhibitions of work by artist Steven Yazzie, "The West Is Best" and "The Tsosido," run through Oct. 18; gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2304.
Brandon Gallery ---- Gallery members and guests are exhibiting through Sept. 30; in the Etc. gallery, oils and watercolors by Beth Taft are featured through Sept. 30; 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.
Cal State San Marcos Kellogg Library Gallery ---- "There Is Work: Hay Trabajo," an exhibit of photographs by Leland Foerster documenting the daily lives of laborers in the Imperial Valley border area, runs through Dec. 4; gallery hours, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays; 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos; (760) 750-4366.
Cannon Art Gallery ---- "Sleeping Beauties: Headrests from the Jerome L. Joss Collection at the Fowler Museum" runs through Nov. 30; 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 ---- "Here I Come, Ready or Not!!!" an exhibit of 10 new sculptures by Fritzie Urquhart that pay tribute to the games, toys and pastimes of the pre-electronics age, opens Sept. 28 and runs through the end of the year; artist's reception, 3 to 5 p.m. Sept. 28; hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 2955
Cedros Gallery Nights ---- The downtown design district hosts late-night gallery openings and events from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on 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 through Sept. 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.
Cosmopolitan Fine Arts Gallery ---- "Picture Perfect Positano" runs through Sept. 30; 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.
Daryl Millard Gallery ---- A new exhibit of abstract paintings by Daryl Millard is on display through Dec. 18; 342 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; (858) 847-9030.
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 ---- "Natural Selection," an exhibit of works by Linda Herzog, Michael Brown and Isaac Bushkin, runs through Oct. 4; "Autumn's Delight," a show by Scott Brooks, Andy Haynes and Marie Barr, runs Oct. 11 through Nov. 1, 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 Library Gallery ---- "Autumn Affair," an exhibit of paintings and photographs by Ruta Shulak, runs through Sept. 30; "Fuzzy Dice," an exhibit of acrylics, oils and pencil works by Irene Abraham, runs Oct. 3-30; 540 Cornish Ave., Encinitas; (760) 753-7376.
Escondido Municipal Gallery ---- The "National Fiber Arts Exhibition" runs 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 ---- "Art of the Earth," an exhibit of works from Earthen materials --- clay, stone, minerals and gems ---- opens Sept. 28 through Oct. 12; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; 103 S. Main St., Fallbrook; $5 admission; (760) 728-1414.
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 ---- "Turn, Turn, Turn: A Season of Senior Art" runs through Nov. 16; 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.
Grand Galleria ---- "Fire and Water and Color," an exhibit of watercolors by Eric Souza, retired Escondido Fire Department captain, runs through Oct. 3; 740 Metcalf St., Suite #32-A, Escondido; hours, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; (760) 489-1898.
Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Fine Art Gallery ---- "China's Olympian Human Rights Challenges," a Human Rights Watch photography exhibit, runs through Nov. 6; University of San Diego, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego; hours, noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays; (619) 260-4659.
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 ---- An exhibit of photographs by Robb Johnson runs through Nov. 8; 7661 Girard Ave., La Jolla; hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; (858) 456-5620.
Kruglak Gallery ---- "From Life," an exhibit of paintings and drawings by Tim Lowly, runs Oct. 9-30; arist's talk, 4 p.m. Oct. 8; artist's reception, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 9; hours are 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside; (760) 795-5368.
La Jolla Riford Library Gallery ---- "The Magic of the Sea," paintings by Katherine Keeling, are on display through Oct. 15; call for hours; 7555 Draper Ave., La Jolla; (858) 552-1657.
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.
Luis de Jesus Seminal Projects ---- "Gail Roberts: Accumulations" and "Chris Barnard: No Exit" runs through Oct. 11; 2040 India St., San Diego; hours, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; (619) 696-9699.
Oceanside Art Gallery ---- "Quantum Impressionism," an exhibit of manipulated artistic photos by Nathan Stinson runs through Sept. 30; artist's reception, 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 25; 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.
Offtrack Gallery ---- The San Dieguito Art Guild presents an exhibit of botanical watercolors and acrylics by Grace Swanson during the month of September; an exhibit of work juried by Peter Fay featuring more than 100 North County artists, runs Oct. 1-30; gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; 500 Second St., Encinitas; (760) 942-3636.
Olde Ramona Hotel Gallery ---- The gallery hosts its 19th annual fine arts show and exhibit, juried by James Millard, during October; gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Wednesdays-Saturdays; 845 Main St., Ramona; (760) 789-3682.
Ordover Gallery ---- "Asia," photographs by National Geographic photographer Art Wolfe, runs through Oct. 5; "Unearthing Masterworks," an exhibit of newly released images by Christopher Burkett, runs Oct. 9-Jan. 4; 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.
Patrick Moore Gallery ---- SD Visual Arts Network presents "Movers & Shakers," an exhibit celebrating who's who in the visual arts world, runs through Oct. 4; 2400 Kettner Blvd., #103, San Diego; hours, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; (619) 756-6483.
Perry L. Meyer Fine Art ---- An exhibit of vintage Italian posters runs through Oct. 25; 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, has opened a gallery inside the new Escondido Municipal Gallery space; the inaugural exhibition, "Texture of Light," runs through Oct. 2; "Color Riot," an exhibit of color photographs by 18 group members, runs Oct. 9-13; 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 ---- An exhibit of sculptural glass by Ivy Bodin, bas reliefs and digital art by Bob Boyd, and oils by Jaime Dreyfus runs though Oct. 31; gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays; 640 Alta Vista Drive, Vista; (760) 639-6164.
San Diego Watercolor Society Gallery ---- The society's 28th annual international exhibition runs Oct. 1 through Oct. 31; hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; NTC Promenade, 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 105, Point Loma; (619) 876-4550.
Santa Ysabel Art Gallery ---- "Sayoko Becker: New Work" runs through Oct. 5; gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays-Mondays; 30352 Highway 78, Santa Ysabel; (760) 765-1676.
Scott White Contemporary Art ---- An exhibit of paintings and works on paper from 1956-1960 by abstract expressionist Norman Bluhm runs through Nov. 1; "Bernar Venet: Monumental Works" runs Nov. 1 through October 2009; 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 Sept. 27 ---- Downtown Escondido art galleries and museums host special receptions and extended hours this Sept. 27 and 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.
Spacecraft Gallery ---- "John Chwekun: Unions" runs through Oct. 6; hours by appointment; 2865 N. Park Way, San Diego; (619) 291-2752.
St. Tropez Bistro Gallery ---- An exhibit of works by Alan Casagrande is on display through Sept. 30; 947 S. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas; call for hours; (858) 404-0642.
Susan Street Fine Art Gallery ---- "Abstract Resonance," an exhibit by Miguel Osuna, Josh Goldberg and David Kessler, runs through Nov. 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.
2 Spoons Coffee House ---- "The Things I See," an exhibit of landscape photographs by David Scarbrough, runs through Sept. 30; hours, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 3829 Plaza Drive, Oceanside; (858) 774-8767.
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 presents a retrospective exhibit of 78 works by the late Vista artist Cleda-Marie Simmons through Sept. 30; hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 204 Main St., Vista; (760) 305-7549.
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 ---- These 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's "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 Sept. 27" 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 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. 4116, orguestservicesmailbox@gia.edu.
Japanese Friendship Garden, San Diego ---- The garden features a plaza, viewing deck, koi pond and tea pavilion; summer hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays; Balboa Park, 2215 Pan American Road, San Diego; $3, general; $2.50, seniors; $2, students and military; children under 6 free; (619) 232-2721 or niwa.org.
Lux Art Institute ---- The Lux showcases the work of artists in residence, arts educ
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