The Californian

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, 28765 Single Oak Drive, Suite 100, Temecula CA 92590 or via e-mail to calpreview@californian.com. Or fax items to (951) 694-1215.

LOCAL CONCERTS

Jazz at The Merc -- Featuring Luther Hughes and Friends "A Tribute to Nat King Cole" featuring Barry Zweig and John Proulx; 7:30 p.m. June 18; The Merc, Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula; $15; 866-653-8696.

Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest -- The entire event takes place June 19-21 and is part of the Official Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Preliminary. Elvis Presley Enterprises is in search of the best Elvis Tribute Artist in the world. Come and support your favorite Elvis Presley Tribute Artist as they compete for prizes and the right to go on to Memphis, Tennessee to the semi finals during Elvis Week 2009. Over two days, they will sing, dance and shake like Elvis to impress the judges and entertain you. The beginning rounds on June 19-20 will be held in the Cabaret and will be free to the public. The top five tribute artists will move into the Showroom on June 21 for the final round. Contestants need to contact Brown Productions at brown-production.com to be considered for the competition; 6 p.m. June 21; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $15-$30; 877-711-2946.

Country at The Merc -- 7 and 9 p.m. June 20; The Merc, Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula; $15; 866-653-8696.

Jazz Attack -- With Rick Braun, Jonathan Butler and Richard Elliot; 7 p.m. June 20; Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Road, Temecula; $75; 951-699-3021.

All That Culture Music of the Americas -- 4 p.m. June 20 and 3 p.m. June 21; Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre, 27400 Ramona Bowl Road, Hemet; $19; 800-645-4465.

Classics at The Merc -- 3 p.m. June 21; The Merc, Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula; $10 adults, $5 students; 866-653-8696.

Jazz at The Merc -- Featuring Amanda Carr; 7:30 p.m. June 25; The Merc, Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula; $15; 866-653-8696.

Battle of the Bands -- Seven hottest bands from Local Band Night compete to be crowned as the undisputed Kings of Rock for the Valley; June 26; Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre, 27400 Ramona Bowl Road, Hemet; $19; 800-645-4465.$20.00 (parking $5); 800-645-4465.

Fab Four -- 8 p.m. June 26; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $20-$35; 877-711-2946.

Country at The Merc -- 7 and 9 p.m. June 27; The Merc, Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula; $15; 866-653-8696.

Rhythm on the Vine -- Kirk Whalum and Gerald Albright then Jeffrey Osborne; 6:30 p.m. June 27; South Coast Winery, 34843 Rancho California Road, Temecula; $55 general admission, $200 VIP; (213) 368-3379.

Accoustic Alchemy -- With special guest; 7 p.m. June 27; Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Road, Temecula; $55; 951-699-3021.

Intocable -- 7 p.m. June 27; Morongo Casino Resort and Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon; $50+; ticketmaster.com.

Classics at The Merc -- 3 p.m. June 28; The Merc, Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula; $10 adults, $5 students; 866-653-8696.

Jazz at The Merc -- Featuring Paul Smith with Jim DeJulio; 7:30 p.m. July 2; The Merc, Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula; $15; 866-653-8696.

Classics at The Merc -- 3 p.m. July 5; The Merc, Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula; $10 adults, $5 students; 866-653-8696.

Keith Sweat & Tony! Toni! Tone! -- 7 p.m. July 10; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $45-$65; 877-711-2946.

Dave Koz and Brian Culbertson -- With Peabo Bryson; 7 p.m. July 11 and 5 p.m. July 12; Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Road, Temecula; $85; 951-699-3021.

Classics at The Merc -- 3 p.m. July 12; The Merc, Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula; $10 adults, $5 students; 866-653-8696.

Temecula Valley International Jazz Festival 2009 -- With Poncho Sanchez, Alex Ligertwood, Kenny Burrell, Richie Cole, Dick Berk, Llew Matthews, Henry "Skipper" Franklin, Danny Green, Russell Bizzett, Allison Adams Tucker, Jon Laskin, Ruby & the Redhots, Mikole Karr & the Fat Cats Dixieband, Patricia Talem. Other highlights include 2009 Chuck Niles Be-Bop competition, The Californian "Tribute To New Orleans" wine garden sponsored by The Californian and the Temecula Valley Wine Growers Association, Congressional Lifetime Achievement awards presentations, workshops, clinics, drum circle's, youth programs, Sunday Smooth Ahead with Ray Fuller and Renowned Jazz Musician Marcus Johnson. Opening Night Concert at 7:30 p.m. July 10 ($35); Big Band and Dixie Fest at 3:30 p.m. July 11 (free); July 11 concert tickets are $25 general admission, $45 box suite seats and $85 VIP pass; and Youth Jazz Festival at 2 p.m. July 12 ($10); July 12's SmoothAhead concert with Ray Fuller and Marcus Johnson ($35); Old Town Temecula; tickets go on sale April 15; 951-678-2517, temeculajazzfest.com.

Fourplay -- With Bob James, Nathan East, Larry Carlton and Harvey Mason; 5 p.m. July 19; Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Road, Temecula; $65; 951-699-3021.

Classics at The Merc -- 3 p.m. July 19; The Merc, Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula; $10 adults, $5 students; 866-653-8696.

Boney James -- Smooth Jazz; 7 p.m. July 25; Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Road, Temecula; $75; 951-699-3021.

Classics at The Merc -- 3 p.m. July 26; The Merc, Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula; $10 adults, $5 students; 866-653-8696.

Bobby Caldwell -- Smooth Jazz; 7 p.m. Aug. 1; Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Road, Temecula; $65; 951-699-3021.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy -- 8 p.m. Aug. 1; Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre, 27400 Ramona Bowl Road, Hemet; $25-$40; 800-645-4465.

Jeffrey Osborne -- Smooth Jazz; 7 p.m. Aug. 8; Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Road, Temecula; $65; 951-699-3021.

Which Ones Pink & Queen Nation -- Which One's Pink? is a group of highly gifted Los Angeles-based musicians who share a common passion for the music of Pink Floyd. Queen Nation is an amazing look-and-sound-alike tribute to one of rock's greatest show bands -- QUEEN; 8 p.m. Aug. 8; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $15-$30; 877-711-2946.

The Rippingtons -- With special guest; 5 p.m. Aug. 16; Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Road, Temecula; $65; 951-699-3021.

Gerald Albright and Kirk Whalum -- 7 p.m. Aug. 22; Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Road, Temecula; $65; 951-699-3021.

Dwight Yoakam -- 8 p.m. Aug. 28; Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre, 27400 Ramona Bowl Road, Hemet; $35-$55; 800-645-4465.

David Sanborn -- 7 p.m. Aug. 30; Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Road, Temecula; $65; 951-699-3021.

Special guest TBA -- 7 p.m. Sept. 13; Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Road, Temecula; TBA; 951-699-3021.

Wagon Wheel Country Music Festival -- Sept. 18: Katie Armiger, Corinne Chapman, Randy Kohrs, Caddle, Austin Law and Travis Tritt on the Main Stage; Sept. 19: Karista Smith, Megan Linville, Jaida Dreyer, Flynnville Train, Jamie O'Neal, Mark Chesnutt and Jason Aldean on the Main Stage and Kanan Road Band, Paul Justin and The Saloonatix, Neil Morrow, Carl Ray, Brad Johnson & Killin Time and Corinne Chapman on the 2nd Stage; Sept 20: Trent Tomlinson, Julianne Hough, Sammy Kershaw, Ashton Shepherd, Mark Wills, Phil Vassar and Country Ratt Pack (Tracy Lawrence, Tracy Byrd and Richie McDonald) on the Main Stage and Veronica Ballestrini, Rachael Stark, Justice Daniels, Good Man Down, Veronica Ballestrini and Sara Petite on the 2nd Stage; Sept. 18-20; The Diamond, 500 Diamond Drive, Lake Elsinore; $55-$150 single day tickets, $99-$285 two-day passes, $140-$395 three day passes; 951-656-0862, ticketmaster.com.

Candy Dulfer -- With Bonafied featuring Slim; 4 p.m. Sept. 20; Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Road, Temecula; $65; 951-699-3021.

Norman Brown's Summer Storm -- With Wayman Tisdale and Eric Darius; 7 p.m. Sept. 26; Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Road, Temecula; $75; 951-699-3021.

Peter White -- 7 p.m. Oct. 3; Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Road, Temecula; $65; 951-699-3021.

Jesse Cook -- 4 p.m. Oct. 11; Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Road, Temecula; $55; 951-699-3021.

San Diego County

ROCK & POP

David Cook -- "American Idol" winner; 7:30 p.m. Thursday; Grandstand Stage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; $24-$57 (includes fair admission); $121, dinner package (includes floor seating, fair admission and parking); $10, parking; 858-755-1161 or sdfair.com/fair.

Wayne Newton -- 8 p.m. Friday; DreamCatcher at Viejas, Viejas Casino, 5000 Willows Road, Alpine; $75-$90; 619-220-8497 or viejasentertainment.com.

David Archuleta -- "American Idol" finalist; 7:30 p.m. Saturday; Grandstand Stage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; $24-$57 (includes fair admission); $10, parking; 858-755-1161 or sdfair.com/fair.

Hot August Night -- Neil Diamond tribute; 7:30 p.m. Saturday; Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road, Poway; $20-$38; 858-748-0505 or powayperformingarts.com.

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons -- 8 p.m. Saturday; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $95; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Yanni -- 8 p.m. Saturday; Cox Arena, San Diego State University, San Diego; $39.50-$125; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

PJ Harvey with John Parish -- 8 p.m. Sunday; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $40; $103, dinner package; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

The Guess Who and Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels -- 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; 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.

"Three Girls and Their Buddy": Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin, Shawn Colvin and Buddy Miller -- 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $60; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Carbon Leaf -- With Trevor Hall; 9 p.m. June 25; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $12-$14; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

The B-52s -- 7:30 p.m. June 25; 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.

Xavier Rudd -- With Dark Shades of Blue, Jeremy Fisher; 8 p.m. June 25; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $23-$40; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

Buck-O-Nine, Voodoo Glow Skulls and Knock-Out -- 6 p.m. June 26; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $12; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

Rock Royalty: The Zombies, the Yardbirds and the Spencer Davis Group -- 7 p.m. June 26; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $48; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Switchfoot -- 7:30 p.m. June 26; 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.

Gospel Festival: Israel & New Breed, Tonex, Eddie Baltrip & Fulfillment, Jehsyn Lavelle -- 7 p.m. June 27; 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); $10, parking; 858-755-1161 or sdfair.com/fair.

Switchfoot Bro-AM After Party -- With Fiction Family, Stripes and Lines, Alex Woodard, Molly Jensen; 9 p.m. June 27; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Ani DiFranco -- 7:30 p.m. June 28; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $45; $108, dinner package; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Creedence Clearwater Revisited -- 7:30 p.m. June 30; 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.

John Vanderslice -- 8:30 p.m. June 30; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $12; 619-232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

KC and the Sunshine Band -- 7:30 p.m. July 1; 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.

The music of ABBA -- Sweden-based Arrival is the world's largest touring ABBA show; 2 and 7:30 p.m. July 2; 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.

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts -- 7:30 p.m. July 3; 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); $10, parking; 858-755-1161 or sdfair.com/fair.

Lee Rocker -- 10 p.m. July 3; 'Canes Bar and Grill, 3105 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach; $17-$20; 858-488-1780 or canesbarandgrill.com.

Stone Temple Pilots -- 8 p.m. July 4; Open Sky Theater, Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah's Rincon Way, Valley Center; $45-$125; 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Kelly Clarkson -- 7:30 p.m. July 5; Grandstand Stage, San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; $30-$82 (includes fair admission); $146, dinner package (includes floor seating, fair admission and parking); $10, parking; 858-755-1161 or sdfair.com/fair.

Copeland -- With Sherwood, Meese; 7 p.m. July 8; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $15-$17; $138, dinner package; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Yes and Asia -- 7 p.m. July 8; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $75; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo -- 8 p.m. July 9; Valley View Casino, 16300 Nyemii Pass Road, Valley Center; $50-$60; 619-220-8497 or valleyviewcasino.com/entertainment.

Heart -- 8 p.m. July 9; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $95; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Incubus -- With the Duke Spirit; 7:30 p.m. July 9; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $26-$51.50; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Venice -- With Baker; 8 p.m. July 9; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Rise Against -- With Rancid, Billy Talent; 7 p.m. July 10; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $35.50; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

311 -- With Ziggy Marley; 8 p.m. July 11; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $26-$54.50; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Beyonce -- 7:30 p.m. July 11; Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim; $20.75-$120.75; also 7:30 p.m. July 13; Staples Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles; $20.75-$150.75; (714) 740-2000, ticketmaster.com or livenation.com.

Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs -- 6 p.m. July 12; Starlight Theatre, Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala; $69-$125; 619-220-8497 or palacasino.com/entertainment.

Blitzen Trapper -- 9 p.m. July 13; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Cowboy Junkies and Son Volt -- 7:30 p.m. July 15; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $40; $103, dinner package; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Coldplay -- With Amadou & Mariam, Kitty Daisy & Lewis; 7:30 p.m. July 16; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $41-$103.50; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Tori Amos -- 7:30 p.m. July 16; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $65; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Three Mile Pilot -- With Optiganally Yours; 9 p.m. July 16; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Toadies -- With Sherwood, Meese; 8 p.m. July 16; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $17-$19; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

All -- With Big Drill Car, My Name; 8 p.m. July 17; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $18-$20; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

"American Idols Live! Tour 2009" -- 7 p.m. July 18; San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; $40.50-$69.50; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

Sataluz Club Summer Music Festival with Eli Mattson, Starship with Mickey Thomas and Skip Martin -- Private Carmel Valley golf club hosts community concert; 6 p.m. reception; 8 p.m. concert; 8170 Caminito Santaluz East, San Diego; $135-$165; santaluz.com.

Jewel -- 7:30 p.m. July 19; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $65.50; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Cage -- With Yak Ballz; hip-hop; 9 p.m. July 20; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $12-$14; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Tears for Fears -- With Wainwright; 7:30 p.m. July 20; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $80; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

The Moody Blues -- 8 p.m. July 21; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; sold out; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Richard Cheese and Lounge Against the Machine -- 8 p.m. July 22; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $31.50-$55; 619-299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

X -- 9 p.m. July 23; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25-$27; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Chicago -- 8 p.m. July 26; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $86; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

The Fray -- With Jack's Mannequin; 7 p.m. July 28; Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $26.50-$55.50; 619-220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

George Thorogood and the Destroyers and Jonny Lang -- 7 p.m. July 28; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $77; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Vamps -- 7 p.m. July 29; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $30; 619-226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

Journey -- 8 p.m. July 29 and 30; Palomar Starlight Theater, Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala; $89-$150; 877-946-7252 or startickets.com.

Bedouin Soundclash -- With the Lions, Dub Traffik Control; 9 p.m. July 30; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $14-$16; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

JAZZ, R&B & BLUES

Canned Heat -- Boogie blues; 6 p.m. Friday; Stagecoach Park, 3420 Camino de los Coches, Carlsbad; free; www.carlsbadca.gov/arts/4tgif.html.

Julian Blues Bash -- The 11th annual festival features Rastus Kain, Bleeking Harp, David Landon, Blackthorne Murray, Jinx King and Steve White; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; Menghini Winery, 1150 Julian Orchards Drive, Julian; $20, adults (before June 10) $25 afterward; $5, ages 13-17 (at gate); children 12 and under are free; 760-765-1857.

Dixie Express Jazz Band -- Traditional jazz and ragtime; 2:30 p.m. Sunday; Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, 10301 Scripps Lake Drive, San Diego; free; 858-538-8158 or srfol.org.

Fattburger -- Smooth jazz; 7:30 p.m. June 25; Anthology, 1337 India St., San Diego; $12; 619-595-0300 or anthologysd.com.

Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas -- Zydeco; 6 p.m. June 26; Stagecoach Park, 3420 Camino de los Coches, Carlsbad; free; www.carlsbadca.gov/arts/4tgif.html.

Manish Vyas & Friends -- Music from India; 7 p.m. June 26; MiraCosta College, Cardiff Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave., Encinitas; $20-$25; 760-753-2345 or manishconcert.com.

Lee Ritenour -- Fusion jazz; 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. June 26; Anthology, 1337 India St., San Diego; $30-$38; 619-595-0300 or anthologysd.com.

Milan Zlatkovich, Brian Levy and Gilbert Castellanos -- Jazz; 9 p.m. June 27; Dizzy's, San Diego Wine & Culinary Center, 200 Harbor Drive, San Diego; $15; 858-270-7467 or dizzysjazz.com.

Double Bass Summitt, with Bob Magnusson, Bertrum Turetzky, Marshall Hawkins, Mark Dresser, Jeremy Kurtz, Rob Thorsen and Danny Weller -- Jazz; 7 p.m. June 28; Dizzy's, San Diego Wine & Culinary Center, 200 Harbor Drive, San Diego; $15; 858-270-7467 or dizzysjazz.com.

Danny Green Quartet -- Straight-ahead jazz; 7 p.m. July 2; James S. Copley Auditorium, San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego; $20; 619-232-7931 or sdmart.org.

Big Time Operator -- Big band swing; 6 p.m. July 3; Stagecoach Park, 3420 Camino de los Coches, Carlsbad; free; www.carlsbadca.gov/arts/4tgif.html.

The Spectrum Trio -- Jazz; 7 p.m. July 9; James S. Copley Auditorium, San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego; $20; 619-232-7931 or sdmart.org.

Bill Magee Blues Band -- Blues; 6 p.m. July 10; Stagecoach Park, 3420 Camino de los Coches, Carlsbad; free; www.carlsbadca.gov/arts/4tgif.html.

The Greyboy Allstars -- 9 p.m. July 10 and 11; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25-$27; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Peter Rutman Blues and Jazz Band -- Jazz and blues; 7 p.m. July 16; James S. Copley Auditorium, San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego; $20; 619-232-7931 or sdmart.org.

Minsarah Trio -- Jazz; 7:30 p.m. July 16; Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St., La Jolla; $24; 858-454-5872 or ljathenaeum.org.

Squirrel Nut Zippers -- 8 p.m. July 22; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $19-$21; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

Geoffrey Keezer / Peter Sprague Quartet -- Straight-ahead jazz; 7:30 p.m. July 23; Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St., La Jolla; $24; 858-454-5872 or ljathenaeum.org.

Lowrider Band -- Funk by former members of War; 6 p.m. July 24; Poinsettia Park, 6600 Hidden Valley Road, Carlsbad; free; www.carlsbadca.gov/arts/4tgif.html.

COUNTRY & FOLK

Loretta Lynn -- 7:30 p.m. Friday; 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.

Cowboy Jack -- Traditional country music; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday; Pine Hills Lodge, 2960 La Posada Way, Julian; free; 760-765-1100.

Peggy Lebo with Ric Henry, Jami Lula and more -- Folk; 7:30 p.m. June 26; Seaside Center for Spiritual Living, 1613 Lake Drive, Encinitas; $20, with proceeds benefiting the center; (760) 753-5786 or seasidecenter.org.

Clint Black -- 7:30 p.m. June 29; 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); $10, parking; 858-755-1161 or sdfair.com/fair.

Band in Black -- Johnny Cash tribute show; 8 to 10 p.m. July 10; Hensley's Flying Elephant Pub & Grill, 850 Tamarack Ave., Carlsbad; free; 760-434-2660.

Joan Baez -- 8 p.m. July 10; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $45; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Indigo Girls -- 7:30 p.m. July 12; Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego; $45; 619-220-8497 or humphreysconcerts.com.

Hot Buttered Rum -- 8 p.m. July 15; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $10-$12; 858-481-8140 or bellyup.com.

LOCAL COMEDY

Comedy Club at Pechanga -- 8 p.m. shows Wednesdays-Thursdays, 8 and 10 p.m. shows Fridays-Saturdays; Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $22; 877-711-2946, pechanga.com/comedyclub.

Brian Regan -- Regan won the 1996 American Comedy Award for Best Comedian and in 1997 released his CD, "Brian Regan Live." He starred in his own comedy specials for Showtime and Comedy Central and was featured in Coca Cola's Concession Stand Comedy in movie theaters throughout the country; 8 p.m. July 18; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $40-$65; 877-711-2946.

Jim Gaffigan -- 7 and 9:30 p.m. Aug. 1; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $35-$55; 877-711-2946.

LOCAL THEATER

"Murder Rides Again!" -- Interactive western mystery-comedy dinner show; 7:30 p.m. Fridays and 7 p.m. Saturdays, runs indefinitely; Country Garden Bar & Grill, 29000 Old Town Front St., Temecula; $32-$35; 951-323-3292.

"Smile" -- Presented by the Temecula Valley Players. "Smile" chronicles the backstage troubles of the fictional 1985 California Young American Miss beauty pageant held in Santa Rosa. The main characters include Robin Gibson and Doria Hudson, two contestants who befriend and help each other throughout the week; Brenda DiCarlo Freelander, an ex-Young American Miss second-runner-up coordinating the pageant; and Brenda's husband, Big Bob, an RV salesman trying to help her through the week; 8 p.m. June 19-20, 26-27 and 2 p.m. June 21 and 28; Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula; $20 adults, $15 children; 866-653-8696.

"Alice in Wonderland, Jr." -- The city of Temecula has partnered with the middle schools of Temecula Valley Unified School District to perform the classic Disney musical. Join Alice's adventures in Wonderland as she chases the White Rabbit, races a Dodo Bird, gets tied up with some Tweedles, has a party with a Mad Hatter, dances with a Caterpillar, and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game; 7 p.m. June 29-30; Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula; $7; 866-653-8696.

"Annie Get your Gun" -- July 10-12, 17-19, 24-26; Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre, 27400 Ramona Bowl Road, Hemet; free, suggestion donation is $5 (parking $5); 800-645-4465.

"Much Ado About Nothing" -- Presented by Shakespeare in the Vines; 7:30 p.m. July 16 (preview), July 17-18, 24-25 and 31 and Aug. 1 and 6:30 p.m. July 19 and 26; Frangipani Estate Winery, 39750 De Portola Road, Temecula; $20 adults, $15 students ($48 season pass); shakespeareinthevines.org.

Courtyard Dinner Theatre Musical: Past & Present -- Act 1 of this cabaret-style musical brings out the favorites from seven years of Ramona Bowl musicals. Act 2 previews shows yet to come-and the audience chooses from them to determine the future; Aug. 7-8, 14-16, 21-23; Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre, 27400 Ramona Bowl Road, Hemet; $45 (parking $5); 800-645-4465.

"The Comedy of Errors" -- Presented by Shakespeare in the Vines; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13 (preview), Aug. 14-15, 21-22 and 28-29 and 6:30 p.m. Aug. 16 and 23; Frangipani Estate Winery, 39750 De Portola Road, Temecula; $20 adults, $15 students ($48 season pass); shakespeareinthevines.org.

"Fiddler on the Roof" -- Presented in partnership with the Temecula Valley Players; Sept.; Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre, 27400 Ramona Bowl Road, Hemet; free, suggestion donation is $5 (parking $5); 800-645-4465.

Courtyard Dinner Theatre: As You Like It -- Oct. 16-18, 23-25; Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre, 27400 Ramona Bowl Road, Hemet; $35 (parking $5); 800-645-4465.

San Diego County

"Alice in Wonderland" -- Valley Center Community Theatre presents a musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll's novel, featuring a cast of 40 actors ages 8 to 17; 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Maxine Theater, Valley Center High School, 31322 Cole Grade Road, Valley Center; $12; 760-525-6905 or www.vcct.org.

"At the Hop With the Alley Cats" -- A cappella doo-wop harmony quartet mixes music with comedy and audience interaction in a 1-hour, 45-minute family-friendly show; 7 p.m. Sundays; Welk Resort Theatre, 8860 Lawrence Welk Drive, Escondido; $25, adults; $10, children ages 3 to 15; 888-802-7469 or welktheatresandiego.com.

"Augusto Lives! A Forum Theatre Event" -- Paloma College presents a series of short plays based on real situations taking place in local communities in the style of the late Brazilian director Augusto Boal; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Performance Lab, Room D-10, Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; pay what you can; 760-744-1150, ext. 2453.

"A Bad Night in the Men's Room Off Sunset Boulevard" -- Compass Theatre presents Ira Bateman's gritty comedy about a disgraced ex-film star trying to make a comeback after his sexuality is exposed in a bathroom sting operation; 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; through June 28; Compass Theatre, 3704 Sixth Ave., San Diego; $18; contains nudity and adult situations; 619-688-9210 or compasstheatre.com.

"The Butcher of Baraboo" -- Moxie Theatre presents Marisa Wegrzyn's dark comedy about Valerie, a Wisconsin butcher with an ax to grind; 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; through June 28; Diversionary Theatre, 4545 Park Blvd., San Diego; $15-$35; 858-598-7620 or moxietheatre.com.

"Collected Stories" -- South Coast Repertory presents Donald Margulies' intimate portrait of the topsy-turvy relationship between a veteran female author and her protegee; 7:30 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; through July 14; South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa; $20-$64; 714-708-5555 or scr.org.

"Comedy & Magic" -- Family-friendly evening of stand-up comedy and magic tricks featuring Scott "Mr. Punchline" Wood and "Anthony the Magic"; 7 p.m. Wednesdays; Welk Resort Theatre, Lawrence Welk Resort, 8860 Lawrence Welk Drive, Escondido; $25, adults; $10, children; 760-749-3448 or welktheatresandiego.com.

"The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)" -- This irreverent, fast-paced romp promises to show all of Shakespeare's works as performed by three actors; opens Aug. 6 and runs Thursdays through Saturdays through Aug. 29; all shows 8 p.m.; Swedenborg Hall, 1531 Tyler Ave., San Diego; $15; 619-818-1131.

"A Conversation with Edith Head" -- North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Susan Claassen starring in a one-woman show about the famed Hollywood studio costume designer; 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987D Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach; $25-$30; 858-481-1055 or northcoastrep.org.

"Coriolanus" -- The Old Globe Summer Shakespeare Festival presents Shakespeare's final tragedy, a political drama about a power-hungry Roman general whose arrogance leads to his downfall; "Coriolanus" will run in rotating repertory with Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" and Edmond Rostand's "Cyrano de Bergerac" on the Globe's outdoor stage; "Coriolanus" plays at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and July 2, 3, 5, 9, 16, 22 and 30; Aug. 2, 5, 11, 14, 19, 22, 25 and 28; Sept. 1, 5, 8, 13, 17, 23 and 25; Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, Old Globe complex, Balboa Park, San Diego; $29-$76; 619-234-5623 or oldglobe.org.

"Cornelia" -- The Old Globe presents the world premiere of Mark Victor Olsen's fact-based play about 1970s Alabama beauty queen Cornelia Folsom, who wins the heart of Alabama governor George Wallace, then tries to take his place after he's paralyzed by a would-be assassin's bullet; 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; 7 p.m. Sunday; Old Globe Theatre, Balboa Park, San Diego; $29-$76; 619-234-5623 or oldglobe.org.

"Cyrano de Bergerac" -- The Old Globe Summer Shakespeare Festival presents Edmond Rostand's "Cyrano de Bergerac," the bittersweet love story of a poet and swordsman who falls in love with the beautiful Roxanne but lacks the confidence to woo her because of his large nose, so he employs a young proxy; "Cyrano" will run in rotating repertory with Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" and "Coriolanus" on the Globe's outdoor stage; "Cyrano" plays at 8 p.m. June 25, 26, 27; July 7, 10, 12, 18, 21, 24, 28, 29 and 31; Aug. 6, 8, 13, 15, 21, 23, 26, 27 and 30; Sept. 2, 3, 4, 12, 16, 19, 20, 22 and 27; Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, Old Globe complex, Balboa Park, San Diego; $29-$76; 619-234-5623 or oldglobe.org.

"The Fantasticks" -- Lamb's Players Theatre presents this musical about two young lovers whose meddling fathers' efforts to push them together ultimately drive them apart; 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 4 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; through July 26; Lamb's Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado; $22-$56; 619-437-0600 or lambsplayers.org.

"The First Wives Club -- A New Musical" -- The Old Globe presents the world premiere of Rupert Holmes' Broadway-bound musical based on the novel and film about a trio of ex-wives seeking revenge on the husbands who dumped them for trophy wives; opens July 17 and runs through Aug. 23; showtimes, 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; 7 p.m. Sunday; Old Globe Theatre, Balboa Park, San Diego; $55-$92; 619-234-5623 or oldglobe.org.

"Four Dogs and a Bone" -- New Village Arts Theatre presents John Patrick Shanley's edgy comedy-drama about a naive writer, a desperate producer, an embittered actress and a scheming starlet who fight for control of a troubled film production; 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 3 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; through June 28; 2787 State St., Carlsbad; $25-$30 (for mature audiences); 760-433-3245 or newvillagearts.org.

"Gangsters" -- San Diego Black Ensemble, Theatre Inc. and the Blue Trunk Theatre Company present Maishe Mayponya's drama about a poet who gave her life for speaking her views in 1976 South Africa; 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; through June 28; Theatre Inc., 899 C St., San Diego; $15; 619-280-5650, Ext. 3.

"Godspell" -- Lamb's Players Theatre presents Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak's folk-pop musical about Jesus' final days, based on the gospel of Matthew; opens July 9 and runs indefinitely; showtimes, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 4 and 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; Horton Grand Theatre, 444 Fourth Ave., San Diego; $26-$48; 619-437-0600 or lambsplayers.org.

"The Good, the Bad and the Udderly Ridiculous" -- Mystery Cafe Dinner Theatre presents a fast-paced mystery-comedy about a series of murders that take place in the Old West; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; runs indefinitely; Imperial House Restaurant, 505 Kalmia St., San Diego; $59.50, price includes four-course dinner; 619-460-2200 or mysterycafe.net.

"Hedwig and the Angry Inch" -- Cygnet Theatre closes its six-year run at the Rolando Theatre with the same production it debuted with, the edgy musical about a rock singer with a botched sex-change operation; 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays; through Aug. 9; Cygnet Theatre, 6663 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego; $22-$48 (for mature audiences); 619-337-1525 or cygnettheatre.com.

"High School Musical" -- Starlight Theatre opens its summer season with the stage adaptation of this Disney Channel-born musical about a high school basketball star and a science geek who decide to try out for the school musical and fall in love; 8 p.m. Thursday-Sunday; Starlight Bowl, Balboa Park, San Diego; $10-$75, general; children 12 and under get in free with each paid adult on Thursdays and Saturdays; 619-232-7827.

"The Iceman Cometh" -- The Vagabond Theatre Project presents a staged reading of Eugene O'Neill's epic drama about a group of barhound dreamers who never act on their ideas; acts one and two will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Sunday and acts three and four at 7:30 p.m. Monday; Cheswick's Bar, 5038 1/2 Newport St., San Diego; $15 donation (for both days); reservations required; 619-225-0733.

"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" -- Welk Resort Theatre presents the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice musical comedy that tells the biblical story of Jacob and his many sons in various musical styles; opens June 25 and runs through Aug. 30; showtimes 1:45 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; Welk Resort Theatre, Lawrence Welk Resort, 8860 Lawrence Welk Drive, Escondido; $35-$63, adults (includes buffet lunch or dinner); $29-$47, adults, show only; $10, children ages 3 to 15 (meal not included); 760-749-3448 or welktheatresandiego.com.

"Last Sunday Cabaret" -- Classic standards, jazz, gospel and Broadway tunes, performed at 7 p.m. on the last Sunday of each month; Lamb's Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado; $15-$45; 619-437-6050; www.lambsplayers.org.

"Looking for an Echo" -- Ira Aldridge Repertory Players presents the world premiere of Calvin Manson's dinner theater musical, subtitled "After 40 Years We Still Ain't a Band," a tribute to the doo-wop, street-corner-formed vocal groups including the Platters, the Moonglows, the Coasters, Little Anthony and the Imperials, the Drifters and the Temptations; program includes dinner (6:45 p.m.) and a show (8 p.m.); July 10-11, 17-18, 25-26, July 31, Aug. 1, 7-8; also at 2:45 p.m. July 27 and Aug. 9; The Sunset Temple, 2911 Kansas St., San Diego; $40, includes dinner; $27.50, show only; 619-283-4574.

Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theatre -- Big Joe Productions presents "King Midas: The Golden Touch" through Sunday; Zacker's Puppets presents "The Frog Prince/Continued" and "Puppet Circo" runs June 24-28; showtimes, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays-Fridays; 11 a.m., 1 and 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater, Balboa Park, San Diego; $5, adults; $4, seniors; $3, children 12 and under; 619-544-9203 or balboaparkpuppets.com.

"Mulan Jr." -- San Diego Junior Theatre presents a youth-cast stage version of the Disney musical about a Chinese girl who becomes a warrior; opens June 26 and runs through July 12; showtimes, 7 p.m. Fridays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; Casa del Prado Theater, Balboa Park, San Diego; 619-239-8355.

"Macbeth" -- Intrepid Shakespeare Company presents its inaugural production, featuring a fast-paced, 90-minute version of Shakespeare's tragedy that takes a fresh look at the Scottish general who schemes and murders his way to the throne; previews, July 3-5 and 9; opens July 10 and runs through Aug. 9; showtimes, 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 4 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; Compass Theatre, 3704 Sixth Ave., San Diego; ; 619-688-9210 or intrepidshakespeare.com.

"Over the Tavern" -- North Coast Repertory Theatre presents the San Diego premiere of Tom Dudzick's comedy-drama about a 1950s-era family dealing with problems in 1950s America; previews, Thursday and Friday; opens Saturday and runs through July 12; showtimes, 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays; North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987D Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach; $28-$45; 858-481-1055 or northcoastrep.org.

"Rent" -- California Youth Conservatory will present the first-ever full-length, unedited youth-cast production in the United States of this Jonathan Larson musical, which updates Puccini's "La Boheme" to AIDS-plagued New York in the early 1990s; preview, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; 7:30 p.m. June 24-28 and July 1-3; 2 p.m. June 27-28; 1 p.m. July 5; Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza, San Diego; $24-$30; 619-944-7574 or cyctheatre.com.

"Restoration" -- La Jolla Playhouse presents writer/actor Claudia Shear in her new play about an art restorer who hides from life and romance in Florence, Italy, to focus all her energies on restoring Michelangelo's statue of David; opens Tuesday and runs through July 13; showtimes, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 7 p.m. Sundays; Mandell Weiss Forum, La Jolla Playhouse complex, UC San Diego, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla; $30-$65; 858-550-1010 or lajollaplayhouse.com.

"Something's Afoot" -- New Vision Theatre presents Jane McDonald, David Vos and Robert Gerlach's musical comedy based upon Agatha Christie's murder mystery novel "Ten Little Indians," set in an isolated English country house during a raging thunderstorm; 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; through June 28; Sunshine Brooks Theater, 217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside; $20, general; $15, seniors; $12, children and the military; opening night, pre-show wine-and-cheese benefit at 6:15 p.m. (includes show ticket) is $25; 760-529-9140 or nvtheatre.com.

"Suds: The Rockin' '60s Soap Opera" -- Welk Resort Theatre presents the San Diego revival of this musical revue of '60s pop songs featuring two of the show's original creators and stars, San Diego theater veterans Steve Gunderson and Melinda Gilb; 1:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. Thursday and Saturday; Welk Resort Theatre, Lawrence Welk Resort, 8860 Lawrence Welk Drive, Escondido; $58-$63, includes buffet lunch or dinner; $44-$47, show only; 760-749-3448 or wekltheatresandiego.com.

"Twelfth Night" -- The Old Globe Summer Shakespeare Festival presents Shakespeare's romantic comedy about shipwrecked twins cast ashore on an island where one of them, the lady Viola, disguises herself as a boy page and falls in love with her master, Duke Orsino; "Twelfth Night" will run in rotating repertory with Edmond Rostand's "Cyrano de Bergerac" and Shakespeare's "Coriolanus" on the Globe's outdoor stage; "Twelfth Night" plays at 8 p.m. Thursday and June 28 and 30; July 1, 8, 11, 14, 15, 17, 19, 23, 25 and 26; Aug. 4, 7, 9, 12, 16, 18, 20 and 29; Sept. 6, 9, 10, 11, 15, 18, 24 and 26; Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, Old Globe complex, Balboa Park, San Diego; $29-$76; 619-234-5623 or oldglobe.org.

"Twist" -- Diversionary Theatre presents this new musical that reimagines Dickens' "Oliver Twist" as the story of a lonely young man looking for love on the streets of Victorian London; opens July 9 and runs through Aug. 9; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays; Diversionary Theatre, 4545 Park Blvd., San Diego; call for ticket prices; 619-220-0097.

"Unusual Acts of Devotion" -- La Jolla Playhouse presents Doris Roberts ("Everybody Loves Raymond"), Richard Thomas ("The Waltons") and Harriet Harris ("Frasier") in the West Coast premiere of Terrence McNally's drama about a couple celebrating their fifth wedding anniversary on a Greenwich Village rooftop, but danger lurks in the air; 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 7 p.m. Sundays; through June 28; Mandell Weiss Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse complex, UC San Diego, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla; $30-$65; 858-550-1010 or lajollaplayhouse.com.

"A Wedding to Die For" -- Fallbrook Players presents its final performance of the audience-interactive murder-mystery dinner theater program set at a wedding; 7 p.m. Thursday; Hukilau Restaurant, Fallbrook Golf Club, 2757 Gird Road, Fallbrook; $30 (includes dinner); 760-728-0998 or fallbrooktheatre.com.

"Weekend Comedy" -- The Broadway Theatre presents Sam Bobrick's comedy about a couple whose plans for a weekend getaway are spoiled when they learn a much-younger couple has booked the same mountain cottage; 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Broadway Theater, 340 E. Broadway, Vista; $16.50; 760-806-7905 or broadwayvista.com.

"Wicked" --Broadway/San Diego presents the national touring production of Stephen Schwartz's Tony-nominated musical based on Gregory Maguire's novel about the backstory on the Wicked Witch of the West; opens July 29 and runs through Aug. 30; showtimes, 7 p.m. Tuesdays-Wednesdays; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays; 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sundays; plus matinees on July 30 and Aug. 27; San Diego Civic Theatre, Third Avenue at B Street, San Diego; $25-$128; 619-570-1100 or broadwaysd.com.

LOCAL GALLERIES

The Coffee Store -- hours 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; 40575 California Oaks Road, Murrieta; 951-301-3808.

Division 9 Gallery North -- 3485 University Ave., Riverside; 951-682-5990.

Division 9 Gallery South -- 3850 Lemon St., Riverside; 951-682-5990.

Gallery at The Merc -- see temeculatheater.org for gallery hours; Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula; free; (866) 653-8696.

Hemet Valley Art Association Gallery -- 2557 S. San Jacinto Ave., San Jacinto; 909-652-4592.

Landis Art Center Gallery -- at Riverside Community College, 4800 Magnolia Ave., Riverside; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 951-222-8494.

Medium -- 3643 University Ave., Suite #3, Riverside.

Mt. San Jacinto College Fine Art Gallery -- gallery 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 1-4 p.m. Saturdays; 1499 N. State St., San Jacinto; 951-487-3585.

The Old Town Gallery -- Sponsors a monthly artist reception for local Temecula Valley artists; gallery 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays; 42031 Main Street, Ste. C, Temecula; 951-699-3181.

The People's Gallery -- gallery 6-10 p.m. Thursdays (or by appointment); 3643 University Ave., Riverside; 951-715-4641.

ProjectRamGallery --- 3532 University Ave., Riverside; 951-684-7111.

Riverside Community Arts Association -- gallery 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, or by appointment; 3870 Lemon St., Riverside; 951-682-6737.

Sweeney Art Gallery -- gallery 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, noon-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 3800 Main St., Riverside; 909-787-3755.

San Diego County

The Andrews Gallery -- Call for hours; 1002 N. Coast Highway, Encinitas; 760-230-2680.

Artists Gallery -- 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.

Athenaeum Music & Arts Library -- The "Seventh Biennial Artists' Books Juried Exhibition" and the seventh annual "SDSU Art Council Scholarship Exhibition" run through June 20; 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.

The Blue Mug -- 1882 W. El Norte Parkway, Escondido; 760-480-2640.

Brandon Gallery -- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays; 105 N. Main Ave., Fallbrook; 760-723-1330.

Calle Magdalena Gallery -- Call for hours; Encinitas Public Works Building, 160 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; 760-942-3636.

Cannon Art Gallery -- 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-Oceanside Art League Gallery -- 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; Carlsbad Village Faire, 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Suite 101, Carlsbad; 760-434-8497.

Cedros Gallery Nights -- Downtown design district hosts late-night gallery openings and events from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month; Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach; free; 858-724-7204.

Cosmopolitan Fine Arts Gallery -- 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 -- The international art and furniture gallery has recently reopened this 14,000-square-foot space; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays; 241 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; 858-481-8044.

David W. May American Indian Collection & Gallery -- 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; Serra Hall, Room 214, University of San Diego, Acala Drive, San Diego; 619-260-4238.

Del Mar Art Center -- The gallery has recently reopened at the Del Mar Plaza; open at 11 a.m. daily; Del Mar Plaza, Fifth Street at Camino del Mar; 760-931-8099.

Distinction Gallery -- 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 Art Walks -- Downtown Encinitas galleries and art studios host evening hours and receptions for a monthly arts crawl from 7 to 9 p.m. on the first Wednesday evenings of each month through August; buddingart@hotmail.com.

Encinitas Library Gallery -- Call for hours; 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas; 858-232-5585.

Escondido Municipal Gallery -- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, till 5 p.m. Tuesdays; Escondido Municipal Gallery, 262 E. Grand Ave., Escondido; 760-480-4101.

E Street Cafe -- 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursdays; 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 130 W. E St., Encinitas; 760-230-2038.

Fallbrook Art Center -- 103 S. Main St., Fallbrook; $5 exhibit admission; 760-728-1414.

Front Porch Gallery -- 2903 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad; 760-795-6120.

Gallery 204 -- noon-6 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays; 204 Main St., Vista; 760-305-8278.

Hands On Cedros, the Gallery of Functional Art -- The gallery has recently reopened in this new location; Call for hours; 342 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; 858-847-9827.

InnerSpace Gallery -- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; in the Escondido Municipal Gallery, 262 E. Grand Ave., Escondido; 760-480-4101.

JC Gallery & Studio -- Call for hours; 212-C N. Coast Highway 101, Oceanside; 760-757-5524.

Joseph Bellows Gallery -- Call for hours; 7661 Girard Ave., La Jolla; 858-456-5620.

The Main Frame Shoppe and Art Gallery -- Call for hours; 430 N. Andreason Drive, Escondido; 760-432-8995.

Morrison Hotel Gallery -- 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily; 1230 Prospect St., La Jolla; 858-551-0835.

Oceanside Art Gallery -- noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 602 Mission Ave., Oceanside; 760-845-9017.

Offtrack Art Gallery -- The gallery is operated by the San Dieguito Arts Guild; gallery 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; 500 Second St., Encinitas; 760-942-3636.

Olde Ramona Hotel Gallery -- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Wednesdays-Saturdays; 845 Main St., Ramona; 760-789-3682.

Ordover Gallery -- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; 410 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; 858-720-1121.

Paul Bartl Gallery -- 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; noon to 4:30 p.m. Sundays; New Village Arts, 2787B State St., Carlsbad; 760-433-3245.

Perry L. Meyer Fine Art -- 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.

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.

Robert Ferguson Fine Art Gallery -- The gallery showcases the work of the American impressionist Robert Ferguson; Call for hours; 365 W. Second Ave., Escondido; www.fergusonart.com.

Salon Forte -- 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 722 Genevieve, Solana Beach; 858-792-5209.

Santa Ysabel Art Gallery -- 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays-Mondays; 30352 Highway 78, Santa Ysabel; 760-765-1676.

Scott White Contemporary Art -- "Bernard Venet: Monumental Works" runs through October; Call for hours; 2400 Kettner Blvd., Loft 238, San Diego; 619-501-5689.

Solana Beach City Hall Gallery -- 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. alternate Fridays; 635 S. Coast Highway 101, Solana Beach; 858-720-2451.

Susan Street Fine Art Gallery -- 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 -- 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; 3829 Plaza Drive, Oceanside; 760-724-1220.

Trios Gallery -- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily; 404 N. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; (858) 793-6040.

Twin Oaks Gallery -- Call for hours; 757 Twin Oaks Valley Road, #3, San Marcos; 760-703-3889.

UCSD IR/PS Library Gallery -- UCSD, La Jolla; 858-534-0667.

USD Art Gallery -- University of San Diego, Alcala Drive, San Diego; 619-260-4261.

Visions Art Quilt Gallery -- This gallery exhibits handmade art quilts by members of the Quilt San Diego association; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays; NTC Promenade, 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100, Point Loma; 619-546-4872.

Wellness Center Gallery -- 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays; 115 Main St., Vista; 760-726-9660.

LOCAL MUSEUMS

Fender Museum of Music and the Arts -- Around every corner, walls of Fender amplifiers await your eyes, and literally dozens of guitars. Technology that started a music revolution is close enough to touch. Items from Merle Haggard, Dick Dale, Kurt Cobain, the Fender Custom Shop and photos from the Kids Rock Free music education program. The wall of friends features concert pictures from many of the great shows the museum has hosted, including Steve Miller, Merle Haggard, Joe Walsh, Etta James, the Turtles, John Waite, Paul Rodgers, Dick Dale and many others. Steve Miller (Steve Miller Band) is featured in a tribute exhibit. Paul Rodgers is another legendary music icon represented in the museum. The singer songwriter, multi-instrumentalist of Free, Bad Company, The Firm, and Queen + Paul Rodgers fame is featured in rare photos, clothing and handwritten lyrics; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays; 365 N. Main Street, Corona; 951-735-2440.

Heritage House Riverside -- Queen Anne Victorian-style house museum furnished to reflect the Victorian period for Riverside's upper-middle class residents; noon to 3 p.m. Fridays, noon to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 8193 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside; free; 951-826-5273.

Imagination Workshop, Temecula Childrens Museum -- Professor Phineas T. Pennypickle, Ph.D. is a scientist, time traveler, and inventor of wacky and wonderful contraptions that amaze, delight and educate children and adults alike. Pennypickle's experiments and mechanical inventions fill every room of his 7,500 square foot workshop, which has become a storehouse for tinkering and theoretical thinking; 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 12:30-5 p.m. Sundays; 42081 Main St., Temecula; $4.50, general, free for children age 3 and younger; 951-308-6370.

Jensen-Alvarado Historic Ranch and Museum -- An 1880s living history interpretive program and museum; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays (available for group tours Mondays through Saturdays, reservations required); 4307 Briggs Street, Riverside; 951-369-6055.

Kid Zone Museum -- A non-profit organization dedicated to providing a safe, educational and fun environment through 10,000 sq. feet of hands-on interactive exhibits; museum hours, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays (closed Sundays through Tuesdays); 123 S. Carmalita Ave., Hemet; $5, general admission; $2, seniors; children under 2 are free; 951-765-1572 or kidzone.org.

Lake Elsinore Historical Society -- The society was founded to collect, protect, preserve, display, and further the preservation of items and documents of historical value and significance from the Lake Elsinore Valley; 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 106 S. Main Street, Lake Elsinore; free; 951-245-4986.

Lake Perris Regional Indian Museum -- Reflection of Native American life in the Mojave Desert region as experienced by the Cahuilla, Chemevhuevi, Cupeno, Luiseno, Serrano and Vanyume tribes. Located at the Lake Perris State Recreation Area; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays; 1781 Lake Perris Drive, Perris; free ($8 car fee to enter the park); 951-940-5656.

March Field Air Museum -- Serves as home to over 70 historic aircraft and displays over 2,000 artifacts; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays (closed Monday); 22550 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside; $8 general admission and $5 ages 5-12; 951-902-5949, 209.160.64.210/~marchair.

Mission Inn Museum -- Exhibits rich in artifacts range from arts and crafts furnishings to Asian sculpture. The larger collection includes works by major stained glass artists and California regional painters; morning and afternoon tours available; 3696 Main St., Riverside; $12; 951-788-9556.

Orange Empire Railway Museum -- Railroad museum features more than 150 historic train cars, locomotives and streetcars, plus railway equipment. Trolley and train rides are available; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; 2201 South A Street, Perris; free (trolley and train rides: $8 for adults and $6 for ages 6-11); 951-657-2605.

Patterson House Museum -- The oldest private residence still standing in Winchester; 28030 Patterson Ave., Winchester; 951-926-4039.

Ramona Bowl Museum -- The Ramona Bowl Museum has been operated since 1953 by the Ramona Pageant Association, which has produced the annual Ramona Pageant since 1923. The museum gives the history of the local Native Americans, the Pageant and the Ramona story; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays; 27400 Ramona Bowl Road, Hemet; free; 951-658-3111.

Riverside Art Museum -- Exhibiting a wide range of work with an emphasis on American, Californian and prominent Inland Empire artists. RAM offers a diverse range of exemplary art exhibitions, educational programs, and community outreach events; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 3425 Seventh St., Riverside; $5 donation suggested; 951-684-7111, riversideartmuseum.org.

Riverside Metropolitan Museum -- The Riverside Metropolitan Museum is a center for learning and a community museum that collects, exhibits, and interprets cultural and natural history. In a rapidly changing community, the museum provides an understanding and appreciation of our region's legacy; museum hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays; 3580 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside; 951-826-5273, riversideca.gov/museum.

San Bernardino County Museum -- "Gadgets and Gizmos, Inventing the Modern World" and "Hanging With the Museum," an exhibit of artwork by museum staff and volunteers, are on display; the museum's permanent exhibits present history, anthropology, geology, paleontology and biological sciences in a regional context; 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands; $6, general; $5, students and seniors; $4, children 5 to 12; 909-307-2669.

San Jacinto Museum -- Exhibits on natural history, native peoples, and the history and development of the San Jacinto Valley in the 19th and 20th centuries; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays-Sundays; 181 East Main St., San Jacinto; free; 951-654-4952.

Temecula Valley History Museum -- Exhibits represent life in the Temecula Valley through time and different cultures that influenced the development of the area. Displays contain handcrafted artifacts, cultural items, ranching and farming equipment, documents, photographs, and more. Exhibits depict key stories, including the Luiseno Indians, Mission San Luis Rey period, establishment of the ranchos, and transportation influences including the stagecoach and railroads. The museum also offers a playful interactive discovery area for children. Hands-on learning experiences take place in a street scene setting with a General Store, a Dress Shop, a Photographer's Studio and a Ride-a-Pony station; museum hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays (closed Mondays); 28314 Mercedes St., Temecula; $2 donation suggested; 951-694-6450.

UC Riverside Museum of Photography -- The museum's explorations of photographic media through exhibition, collection, publication, and the web examine the history of photography and showcase current practice in photography and related media. To serve an audience that is multicultural, young and old, general and specialized, the museum presents programs that recognize the variety and complexity of cultural experience and explore the relationship between traditional expression and contemporary practice. The museum is vitally concerned with the intersection of photography, new imaging media, and society; museum hours, noon-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 3824 Main St., Riverside; $1, general; free for students and seniors; 951-784-3686.

Western Center for Acheology and Paleontology -- Permanent exhibitions at the Western Center highlight the discoveries at the Diamond Valley Lake site that range in age from 230,000 years ago to the present. Permanent exhibits include: the Life on Earth Timeline, overhead time rings guide you through the geologic time periods. Begin with the Pre-Cambrian and travel to the Holocene, the time period in which our mammoths and mastodons lived. The distance you walk from ring to ring is directly proportional to the amount of time that passed from one geologic period to the next; The Big Dam Hole, interactives teach about the people and animals that inhabited the Diamond Valley Lake site over time; Movies in the Theater, two short films are shown regularly in the circular, immersion theater with its 270-degree screen; Snapshots in Time, mammoths and mastodons that used to live in the Diamond Valley Lake area. See the real fossils of a 10-foot-tall mastodon, a 12-foot mammoth, and a giant ground sloth nearly 7-foot-tall; and Discovery Lab, follow the trail of these animals from their discovery in the field to curation and research in the museum. There are workshops and lectures on a weekly basis as well as Science Saturdays and visiting exhibitions throughout the year; museum hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays; $8, adults (13 and over); $6.50, seniors (62+); $6, youth (5 to 12); $6.50, students (13-22 with current I.D.); 2345 Searl Pkwy., Hemet; free, youth age 4 and younger and military with current I.D.; 951-791-0033 or westerncentermuseum.org.

San Diego County

Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center -- 10 a.m. to 4 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 -- More than 50 acres displaying exhibits on 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.

Barona Cultural Center & Museum -- Dedicated to preserving the history, artifacts and language of the Kumeyaay/Diegueno people, and the Barona Band of Mission Indians in particular; noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays; 1095 Barona Road, Lakeside; free; 619-443-7003, ext. 2, or baronamuseum.org.

Birch Aquarium at Scripps -- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla; $11, general; $9, seniors; $8, college students with ID; $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 -- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 1 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 -- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; 312 Pier View Way, Oceanside; $3 adults, $1 seniors and students, free for children 12 and under; 760-721-6876 or surfmuseum.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.

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 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays; 6200 Flying LC Lane, Carlsbad; free; 760-476-1042 or carrillo-ranch.org.

Coronado Museum of Art and History -- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 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. Fridays and Saturdays; corner of F and Fourth streets, Encinitas; free; 760-942-9066 or encinitas