North County Times

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.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Space Day -- The San Diego Air & Space Museum presents Space Day, with speakers and hands-on activities to learn about space exploration; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 9; San Diego Air & Space Museum, Balboa Park, 2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego; included with regular museum admission ($15, general; $12, seniors, students, retired military with ID; $6, ages 3-11); (619) 234-8291 or aerospacemuseum.org.

Indian Fair and Market -- The Museum of Man hosts the 26th edition of the annual culture and craft fair, featuring live performances of music and dance, with authentic American Indian pottery, baskettry, textiles, sculptures, paintings, jewelry and beadwork for sale; 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 16 and 17; Museum of Man's central plaza, Balboa Park, 1350 El Prado, San Diego; $5 adults and seniors, $1 children 3-17; (619) 239-2001 or museumofman.org.

Cottonwood Creek Environmental Film Festival -- As part of Encinitas Environment Day weekend, this three-day showcase of environmentally themed films will feature a reception and film screenings in three locations; film fest reception, 6 p.m. June 5 at La La Paloma Theatre; children's film screenings from 11 a.m. June 6 at the Encinitas Library; adult-subject films screen all day June 6 at the La Paloma; and a film tent will be erected June 7 at the Encinitas Environment Day at Cottonwood Creek Park; (760) 943-1950.

The Wiggles -- Children's music entertainers; 3 and 7 p.m. July 23; San Diego Civic Theatre, Third Avenue and B Street, San Diego; $15-$32; (619) 570-1100 or ticketmaster.com.

THEME PARKS

Belmont Park -- Newly opened: "The Vault Laser Maze" and the "Magical Mystery Mirror Maze"; opened in 1925, this beachside amusement park features the historical Giant Dipper wooden roller coaster, along with a traditional carousel, bumper cars, the Beach Blaster suspension thrill ride, CHAOS 360-degree spin ride, kiddie rides, flight simulator, climbing tree, arcade, picnic and play areas, the Wave House, with the Bruticus Maximus giant wave rider and Flow Rider perpetual wave machine, and the 80-year-old Plunge, the largest indoor pool in Southern California; hours, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays-Sundays; hours, May 23-June 18, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays-Fridays; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays; hours, June 19-Aug. 20, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays; 11 a.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays; 3190 Mission Blvd., Mission Beach; unlimited ride wristbands, $22.95 (50 inches and up) and $15.95 (under 50 inches); individual rides, $2-$6; Giant Dipper is $6; FlowRider is $15; miniature golf is $7; (858) 488-1549 or belmontpark.com.

Boomers! Vista -- Amusement park features arcades, bumper boats, batting cages, miniature golf, laser tag, children's rides and a large climbing structure; noon to 8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, noon to 10 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays; 1525 W. Vista Way, Vista; $27.99 (unlimited, excludes batting cages and coin arcade) for over 58 inches; $24.99, under 58 inches; $3-$8, single attractions; (760) 945-9474 or boomersparks.com.

Castle Park -- Opened in 1973, the theme park includes more than 30 rides including roller coasters, a log chute, carnival rides, an arcade, miniature golf and magic shows; arcade opens at 11 a.m. daily; rides open at noon; 3500 Polk St., Riverside; unlimited ride pass: $19.99, taller than 48 inches; $12.99, under 48 inches; annual passes, $50-$55 (miniature golf has separate fee, $6.99-$7.99); (951) 785-3000 or castlepark.com.

Discovery Science Center -- "The Science of Hockey," a new interactive exhibit exploring the physics and physiology of the game, is open; more than 100 hands-on science, math and technology exhibits, including "Dino Quest," earthquake "shake shack," climbing wall, musical floor, and 4-D theater. Now featuring "Masters of the Night: The TRUE Story of Bats"; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; 2500 N. Main St., Santa Ana; $12.95, general; $9.95, children (3-17); free, children 2 and under; $3, parking; (714) 542-2823 or discoverycube.org.

Disneyland Park -- Just launched: "Celebrate! A Street Party" is a new daily parade event with 99 performers (including 48 dancers and 24 Disney characters) who walk behind the parade floats and stop at three spots along the parade route to perform and invite park guests to join in the celebration; also new is the Celebration Roundup & Barbecue, an outdoor dinner theater event in Big Thunder Ranch featuring a barbecue lunch or dinner and a live, Western-style stage show; cost is $28.99 for adults and $18.99 for children ages 3 to 19; Opened in July 1955, Walt Disney theme park includes 60 attractions, including roller coasters, trains, boats, trolleys, carriage and black-light rides, monorail, walk-throughs, live shows, hands-on exhibits and walkabout encounters; "It's a Small World" has recently reopened after an 18-month refurbishment with an all-new North America scene and new Disney character costumes (from "Aladdin" and "Lilo and Stitch") in various lands; "Innoventions Dream Home," a futuristic 5,000-square-foot home showcasing the latest home technology, is now open in Tomorrowland; Remember … Dreams Come True" fireworks and special effects show nightly; open daily; hours vary; Harbor Boulevard at Disney Way, Anaheim; $69, general (ages 10-59); $59, children 3-9; free, 2 and under; $84-$94, one-day park-hopper passes; $123-$143, two-day park-hopper passes; $134-$389, annual passes; $12, parking ($17, RVs); (714) 781-4565 or disneyland.com.

Disneyland's California Adventure -- Opened in 2001, this 55-acre Disney theme park highlights the history, culture, beauty and industries of California; themed lands include Golden State (agriculture, aviation, wilderness), Paradise Pier (seaside amusement park) and Hollywood Pictures Backlot (filmmaking, TV and stage shows); the park has more than 25 themed attractions, shows and rides; the park is in the midst of a multiyear expansion and enhancement that will include the return this spring of Mickey's Fun Wheel (formerly the Sun Wheel) and Paradise Pier Midway Games; "High School Musical 3: Right Here! Right Now!" stage show, featuring a cast of 14 singer/dancers, plays three times a day in the Sun Plaza; "Toy Story Mania," a 3-D ride-through attraction where riders take target practice at "Toy Story" characters, is now open; hours vary, check Web site for daily schedule; Harbor Boulevard at Disney Way, Anaheim; $69, general (ages 10-59); $59, children 3-9; free, 2 and under; $84-$94, one-day park-hopper passes; $123-$143, two-day park-hopper passes; $134-$389, annual passes; $12, parking ($17, RVs); (714) 781-4565 or disneyland.com.

Knott's Berry Farm -- Fiesta Mexicana, featuring live concerts by Mexican music artists, folklorico troupes and mariachi bands, salasa dance classes, children's activities, Mexican arts and crafts booths and Mexican food for sale, runs May 9-10; Billed as the low-cost theme park alternative, Knott's is a 160-acre amusement park offering an authentic Old West Ghost Town; roller coasters; Camp Snoopy's children's area; themed restaurants; live ice-skating and family entertainment; thrill rides that include the Silver Bullet, a Western-themed suspended roller coaster that features a 109-foot drop, corkscrews, spirals and cobra rolls, and RipTide thrill ride, which sends riders in a floorless, spinning gondola soaring 59 feet into 360-degree vertical arcs; opens daily at 10 a.m.; closing time varies; 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park; $51.99, adults ($41.99 for Southern California adults); $22.99, seniors (62+) and children 3 to 11; free, children 2 and under; $59.95-$114.95, annual passes; $10, parking; (714) 220-5200 or knotts.com.

Knott's Soak City, Chula Vista -- The park reopens for its summer season with a weekend preview May 16-17, then is open daily May 23-Sept. 7, then weekends Sept. 12-20; this 32-acre water park features 22 water slides, raft rides and children's play areas; gates open at 10 a.m.; closing hours vary from 6 to 7 p.m.; 2052 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $29.95, adults (Southern California residents get a $5 adult discount); $19.95, children (3-11) and seniors; season passes: $79.99, adults; $49.99, children (3-11) and seniors; $12, parking; (619) 661-7373 or knotts.com/soakcity.

Knott's Soak City, Orange County -- The park reopens for its summer season May 23; the 13-acre park has 23 water slides, raft rides and children's play areas; Pacific Spin is a tube slide that drops riders into a six-story funnel; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park; $29.95, adults (Southern California residents get a $5 adult discount); $19.95, children (3-11) and seniors; season passes: $79.99, adults; $49.99, children (3-11) and seniors; $12, parking; (619) 661-7373 or knotts.com/soakcity.

Knott's Soak City, Palm Springs -- The park is open for weekends through May 21 through Sept. 7 and weekends only through Sept. 27; the park has 10 water slides, raft rides, wave pool, children's play areas, Pacific Spin; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 1500 S. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs; $29.99, adults (Southern California residents get a $5 adult discount); $19.99, children (3-11) and seniors; season passes: $79.99, adults; $49.99, children (3-11); $9, parking; (760) 327-0499 or knotts.com/soakcity.

Legoland California -- "Bob the Builder in 4-D: Bob the Builder and the Roller-Coaster" film is playing; the 128-acre Lego toy-themed amusement park, best suited for ages 2 to 12, offers hands-on Lego-building areas; interactive play areas; water rides and attractions; mini-roller-coasters and car-and -boat driving courses; live stage shows; walk-through attractions; Miniland USA (miniature cities of the world built from Lego bricks); dinosaur, Egypt, water, middle ages and other themed "lands"; winter hours (through May), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays-Mondays (closed Tuesdays-Wednesdays); park is open daily June 13-Sept. 6); 1 Legoland Drive, Carlsbad; $62, general; $52, children (3-12) and seniors; free, 2 and under; $10, parking; (760) 918-5346 or legoland.com.

Raging Waters -- The park reopens for its summer season on May 16, then weekends only through June 11; daily hours begin June 11 and continue through Sept. 7, then Sept. and 13 only; California's largest water park features 36 slides and attractions includingeight-story speed slides, 50-foot half-pipe slide; enclosed, twisting and misting slides up to 600 feet long; two-person bowl-slide; 10-story two-person slide; family raft ride; wave pool; Flow Rider perpetual wave machine; children's wading and play areas; opens at 10 a.m. daily; closing hours vary; 111 Raging Waters Drive, San Dimas; $35.99, general (48 inches and up); $24.99, seniors (55 and up); $21.99, under 48 inches; free, children 2 and under; season pass, $69.99; two for $99.99; $10, parking; (909) 802-2200 or ragingwaters.com.

San Diego Zoo -- Elephant Odyssey, the largest exhibit in the zoo's history, will open May 23; the 7.5-acre habitat will feature elephants, jaguars and California condors along with replicas of their Pleistocene-era ancestors; The 100-acre zoo houses more than 4,000 animals of 800 species and 6,500 plant species; features include walk-through gorilla, polar bear, tiger and rain forest habitats; live shows; children's petting areas; Chinese giant panda exhibit; "Absolutely Apes" orangutan and siamang ape enclosure; "Monkey Trails and Forest Tales Habitat" is a 3-acre, walk-through multilevel habitat enclosure for African and Asian monkeys, leopards, snakes, tortoises, crocodiles and birds; hours, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (grounds close at 5 p.m.); Balboa Park, 2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego; $28.50-$35, adults; $18.50-$26, children (4-11); (higher ticket price includes unlimited skyfari and guided bus tour rides); free parking; (619) 234-3153 or sandiegozoo.org.

San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park -- Now open, a new zipline aerial tour that flies riders over the rhino and giraffe enclosures at speeds up to 47 mph; price is $70; Opened in 1972, the 1,800-acre wildlife preserve operated by the San Diego Zoological Society allows visitors to see more than 3,500 animals of 429 species in their naturalistic habitats on the new "Journey Into Africa" 25-minute tram ride ($6-$10); plus hands-on encounters, walk-through exhibits, live animal shows, children's petting areas; new ride, Balloon Safari, a tethered balloon that glides over the park's Serengeti plain for 15-minute rides, priced at $15; a 50-foot African-themed carousel with 61 animal-themed ride-on creatures is open; "Cheetah Run Safari" is a group tour that offers visitors a chance to see a cheetah sprint up close; "Lion Camp" offers visitors an up-close look at the African cats in their natural habitat; "Frequent Flyers" bird show is performed several times daily; SpongeBob motion simulator ride; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily (grounds close at 5 p.m.); 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, San Pasqual Valley; $28.50-$35, general; $18.50-$26, children (ages 4-11); (higher ticket price includes unlimited carousel and Journey into Africa rides); $9, parking ($14 for motorhomes); (760) 747-8702 or wildanimalpark.org.

Scandia Ontario -- This Scandinavian-style theme park offers 25 rides and attractions including roller coasters, race cars, carnival-style rides, miniature golf, an arcade and batting cages; 1155 S. Wanamaker Ave., Ontario; unlimited rides: $22.95, taller than 54 inches; $17.95, under 54 inches; golf, $6.95-$9.50; (909) 390-3092 or scandiafun.com.

Sea Life Aquarium at Legoland -- The aquarium include a 36,000-square-foot aquarium filled with more than 200 aquatic species including seahorses, stingrays and sharks in a 200,000-gallon aquarium; more than 70 models made from Lego bricks display, including an 11-foot submarine; a sea-themed cafe and interactive sandcastle-building area; hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; 1 Legoland Drive, Carlsbad; $18.95, adults; $15.95, seniors 60 and over; $11.95, children ages 3 to 12; $10, parking; (760) 918-5346 or sealifeus.com.

SeaWorld San Diego -- "Viva La Musica," a series of Latin music concerts, is being presented through May 17; Summer Nights season begins May 23; the extended-hours evening entertainment includes "Shamu Rocks," "Ignight" dolphin show, Sea Lions Tonight and Shamu's SkySplash fireworks show; new daytime shows include the Cirque de la Mer acrobatics show and "Sea Lions Live"; Opened in 1964, the 189-acre ocean-themed park owned by Anheuser-Busch features live shows with killer whales, dolphins and sea lions; hands-on sea creature encounters; skytower, virtual motion, rapids and splashdown rides; shark, seabird, penguin, dolphin, otter and manatee aquariums; Budweiser Clydesdale horses; stage shows and Sesame Street-themed play area; hands-on interactive experiences available with dolphins and beluga whales; hours vary; 500 SeaWorld Drive, San Diego; $65, adults; $55, children (3-9); free, children 2 and under; $12, parking; (800) 257-4268 or seaworld.com/sandiego.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor -- The park is open weekends only May 23-31, then open daily June 6 through Sept. 7, then weekends through Sept. 27; the park features 23 attractions including 13 speed slides, six-lane racing slide, family raft ride, wave pool, lazy river ride, children's play area, wading pools; 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia; $24.99, general; $10.99, seniors (over 55) and children under 48 inches; free, 2 and under; season pass, $69.99; $15, parking; now through Labor Day, bring a Coke product to the Six Flags ticket booth and get in for $19.99; (661) 255-4527 or sixflags.com.

Six Flags Magic Mountain -- Tickets can now be purchased online for $24.99 through May 22; The park's 16th coaster, Terminator Salvation: The Ride, opens May 24; the $10 million wooden coaster combines the feel of a classic "woodie" with state-of-the-art sound and ride elements; the theme park has the world's largest collection of roller coasters -- 16, including X2, a sound-and-light coaster with 360-degree turns; Tatsu, billed as the world's tallest, fastest and longest "flying" coaster; Scream floorless coaster travels at 65 mph with a 150-foot drop and 128-foot vertical loop; plus new Thomas Town toddler land, children's play areas, water rides, live shows; opens at 10:30 a.m. daily; closing hours vary; 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia; $59.99, general; $29.99, seniors (over 55) and children under 48 inches; free, 2 and under; $15, parking; now through Labor Day, bring a Coke product to the Six Flags ticket booth and get buy-one-get-one free admission for $29.99; (661) 255-4111 or sixflags.com.

Speed Zone Los Angeles -- This 10-acre auto racing-themed park offers miniature auto race tracks built for 3/4-scale Grand Prix cars and 18-foot, 300hp dragsters, as well as miniature golf and an arcade; hours vary; 17871 Castleton St., City of Industry; prices by the hour, playcards start at $40; free parking; (626) 913-9663 or speedzone.com.

Universal Studios Hollywood -- The 415-acre movie-based theme park, built in 1964 on the grounds of the Universal television studios, features roller coasters and thrill rides, special effects-based live shows and a ride-through behind-the-scenes Studios Tour whose recent enhancements include sets and miniatures from Steven Spielberg's "War of the Worlds" and Peter Jackson's "King Kong," a "Fast and the Furious" chase scene and narration by Whoopi Goldberg and a just-opened "Universal's House of Horrors" walk-through haunted house; "Revenge of the Mummy -- The Ride," is one of the world's fastest indoor roller coasters (with forward/backward motion, 45 mph top speed and animatronic mummies) and has been renovated to include a chilling 45-degree mummy's tomb room; other features include a "Van Helsing" walk-through funhouse; "Shrek 4-D" ride; "Terminator 3-D" live/multimedia shows; "The Simpsons" virtual reality ride; "Waterworld" water show; "Jurassic Park," with new water features, "Back to the Future" thrill rides; Nickelodeon Blast Zone children's water play area; film and TV history exhibits; hours vary, but generally 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends; 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City; $64, adults; $54, children under 48 inches; free, children 2 and under; $74-$129, annual passes; $199 VIP experience; $10, parking ($20, preferred parking); universalstudioshollywood.com.

The Wave Waterpark -- The park reopens for a weekend preview, May 23-25, then open daily May 30 through Aug. 23; then weekends only Aug. 29-Sept. 27; park features the Rippity's Rainforest, a four-story children's rain forest-themed climbing and play structure with water features; four water slides, a "Flow Rider" perpetual wave machine, lazy river tube ride, large competition pool, new-and-improved restaurant and picnic areas; $16, general; $12, under 42 inches; $11, seniors (over 60); free, children 2 and under; $70, summer passport; daily admission after 3 p.m., $8; regular hours, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; free parking; 101 Wave Drive, Vista; (760) 940-9283 or thewavewaterpark.com.

Wild Rivers Waterpark -- The park reopens for its summer season for weekends only on May 23, then daily June 17 through Sept. 7; then weekends Sept. 12-27; the 20-acre park has 40 rides and attractions, including two wave pools, slides, lazy river, tube and family flume rides, children's play area and wading; picnic area and dining; $31.98, general (48 inches and up); $19.98, children (under 48 inches); free, children 2 and under; $10, parking; 8770 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine; (949) 788-0808 or wildrivers.com.

COMEDY

Brian Regan -- 8 p.m. May 15; Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., San Diego; $35-$41.50; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

West Coast Funnies -- Kurt Swann hosts this monthly PG-17-rated comedy variety show featuring local and national comedians; this month's show features comedian/impressionist Drake Witham; 8 p.m. May 16; Carlsbad Village Theatre, 2822 State St., Carlsbad; $15-$20; (619) 997-3033.

Cheech & Chong -- 8 p.m. May 16; Open Sky Theater, Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah's Rincon Way, Valley Center; $50-$60; (866) 468-3399 or harrahsrincon.com.

Joe Piscopo -- 7:30 p.m. May 22 and 23; Anthology, 1337 India St., San Diego; $25-$62; (619) 595-0300 or anthologysd.com.

Dane Cook -- 8 p.m. May 29; San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; $39-$104; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Jay Mohr -- 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. June 5; DreamCatcher at Viejas, Viejas Casino, 5005 Willows Road, Alpine; $37.50-$50; (619) 220-8497 or viejasentertainment.com.

Jeff Dunham -- 7 and 9:30 p.m. June 6; Palomar Starlight Theater, Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala; $49-$79; (619) 220-8497 or palacasino.com/entertainment.

Comedy Store Presents at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa -- 8:30 p.m. June 6; South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, 34843 Rancho California Road, Temecula; $19.95 for wine club members, $21 for non-club members (plus two-drink minimum); (866) 994-6379.

Triple Threat -- An evening of comedy, magic and stunts featuring comedy magician Dana Daniels with Luigi the Psychic Parrot, Mad Chad Taylor (who juggles chainsaws) and comedian/musician Doug Mattocks and his pyrotechnic banjo; 3 and 7 p.m. June 7; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $10; (800) 988-4253.

Lisa Lampanelli -- 7:30 p.m. June 12; Spreckels Theatre, 121 Broadway, San Diego; $37.50; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Cedric the Entertainer -- 7:30 p.m. June 13; Palomar Starlight Theater, Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala; $35-$65; (619) 220-8497 or palacasino.com/entertainment.

Howie Mandel -- 7:30 p.m. June 20; Valley View Casino, 16300 Nyemii Pass Road, Valley Center; $45-$55; (619) 220-8497 or valleyviewcasino.com/entertainment.

Bill Engvall -- 7:30 p.m. June 24; Grandstand stage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; free with paid admission to the fair; $22-$33, reserved seats (includes fair admission); $99, dinner package (includes floor seating, fair admission and parking); $10, parking; (858) 755-1161 or sdfair.com/fair.

Gabriel Iglesias -- 8 p.m. July 17; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $39; $102, dinner package; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Joel McHale -- 7 p.m. July 24; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $49; $112, dinner package; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Jim Gaffigan -- 6:30 and 9 p.m. July 31; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $45; $108, dinner package; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Sinbad -- 8 p.m. Sept. 10; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $37; $100, dinner package; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Wanda Sykes -- With Keith Robinson; 8 p.m. Sept. 19; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $60; $123, dinner package; (619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Carlos Mencia -- 8:30 p.m. Oct. 17; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $48; $111, dinner package;(619) 220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

COMEDY CLUBS

The Comedy Club at Pechanga -- Improvisational comedy club hosts three comics nightly; 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 8 and 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; Pechanga Improv Comedy Club, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $22; (877) 711-2946.

Comedy Store La Jolla -- New comedians nightly; 6:45 p.m. Sundays; 8 p.m. Wednesdays/Thursdays; 8 and 10:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 916 Pearl St., La Jolla; $20 on Fridays/Saturdays; $8, Wednesdays; no cover/two-drink minimum, Sundays; (858) 454-9176.

National Comedy Theatre --- San Diego-based improvisational comedy troupe creates on-the-spot skits from audience suggestions; appropriate for all audiences; 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; National Comedy Theatre, 3717 India St., San Diego; $15, general; $12, students, seniors and military; (619) 295-4999 or www.nationalcomedy.com.