Tuesday (23)
If youíre into surfing and skateboarding, be sure to check out Surf Style. This exhibition, running through Oct. 11, is a way for surfers and skaters alike to look at art inspired by the culture in which they participate. Not only will the exhibit showcase classic art and photography going back to the ’70s, it will also feature some of the more modern surf culture. Glen Friedman, Craig Peterson, Andy Davis and others are just some of the talented artists and photographers featured. The show takes place at Cassius King Gallery in downtown San Diego, and itís free! For more information, call (619) 232-KING
Bust out those margaritas and head to Margaritaville, because Jimmy Buffetís coming to town! This all-American rocker is set to rock out the Coors Amphitheatre, with his fun musical style. Revert back to your cheesy self while listening to Buffet play such inspirational songs as, ìWhy Donít We Get Drunk and Screw?î and the classic, ìCheeseburger in Paradise.î The show starts at 8 p.m., and tickets range from $36 to $75. For more information, call (619) 671-3600
Wednesday (24)
Getting tired of the pop music that seems to be everywhere these days? Be sure to check out Chicago in concert! These classic rockers are hitting San Diego, playing at the Park at the Viejas Outlet Center. Take this opportunity to relive some of their great songs, like ìSaturday in the Park,î ìWishing You Were Hereî and ìDoes Anybody Know What Time It Is?î The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $60; for more information call (619) 445-5400.
Thursday (25)
Enjoy food, drinks and music when Maroon 5 takes the stage at Canes Bar & Grill. These pop-rockers will play songs off their 2002 release SONGS ABOUT JANE. Be sure to stop by and find out that thereís more to the band than their overplayed hit ìHarder to Breathe.”” The show, which also includes appearances by Marc Broussard and Gavin Degraw starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15. For more info call Ticketmaster at (619) 220-TIXS.
If youíre not in the mood for indie rock or pop rock, a little Latin jazz may be up your alley. Poncho Sanchez will take the stage at the Belly Up Tavern. But donít worry about getting a Ricky Martin knock-off. Sanchez plays only the purest jazz and Latin music; the show will feature songs from his previous 18 albums, along with songs from his latest album OUTA SIGHT. The show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15. For more information call (858) 481-9022.
Donít have a car? Check out a show thatís taking place in your backyard with the White Stripes headline at RIMAC Arena. Playing with the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and the Soledad Brothers, these indie rockers are sure to put on a show that will please even the most disgruntled indie fan. The show starts at 7:30 p.m.; tickets are $31.50 for the general public, and $28.50 for UCSD Students. For more info, call (858) 534-4090.
Friday (26)
For a different kind of comedy, check out ìRelatively Speaking.”” This play features a case of mistaken identity, infidelity and proves that lying is never a good thing. Written by Alan Ayckbourn, the play is witty, humorous, clever and a great way to pass a boring evening. ìRelatively Speakingî runs through Oct. 26 at the North Coast Repertory Theatre in Solana Beach. For more information, call (858) 481-1055.
If you liked ìChicago,”” be sure to stop by the Long Cult Summer Film Series and check out ìAll That Jazzî and ìCabaret.”” These two classic films re-introduce the jazz scene with some of the best choreography and musical numbers around. ìAll That Jazzî plays at 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., ìCabaretî plays at 1 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Repeat showings will be on Saturday. Tickets are $5 for the public and $4.50 for students. Call (619) 238-7559 for more information.
Saturday (27)
Looking for music, food and beer? Check out the Adams Avenue Street Fair. This fair, which continues through Sunday, features six blocks of the best music around, with 80 acts; everything from rock to reggae and blues to jazz. And if youíre looking for some shopping, there are 400 booths, with exotic foods, arts and crafts and carnival rides. And for the drunk in you, check out the three different beer gardens (located at Hawley, 33rd and 34th). This free fair runs from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Call (619) 282-7329 for more information.
Do you find yourself up late at night with nothing to do but with a yearning to see a cult classic? Well by golly, youíre in luck. Starting Saturday, Sept. 27 and going each Saturday through Nov. 15 Landmarkís La Jolla Village Cinema will be showing an entertaining film for the low, low price of $6.75. You can catch anything from goofy coming-of-age movies and fairy-tale romances to 3-D ’70s porn. This weekís offering is the classic adventure flick ìThe Goonies.î Future features include ìEvil Dead 2,î ìThe Princess Bride,î ìThe Matrix,î ìThe Nightmare Before Christmas,”” and more. Each movie starts promptly at midnight and is followed by trivia and prizes. What could be more fun? For show times and information call (619) 819-0236 or visit HTTP://WWW.LANDMARKTHEATRES.COM.
Sunday (28)
For an awesome blend of jazz, pop and R&B, check out Al Jarreau! Jarreau, the five time Grammy award winner, will hit the stage at the Park at the Viejas Outlet Center. Tickets are $50, and the show starts at 8 p.m.; call (619) 445-5400 for more information.
One of the best alternative rock bands is heading back to San Diego! Check out Radiohead when they perform at the Coors Amphitheatre. The band will play songs from their latest release HAIL TO THE THIEF, as well as their fantastic older albums, like O.K. COMPUTER, KID A and AMNESIAC. The band puts on an unbelievable show, one that you definitely donít want to miss. The show begins at 7:30 p.m.; tickets run from $40 to $46.50, and if youíre lucky, they might have some left still. Call (619) 220-TIXS for more information.
Monday (29)
Check out Brian Jonestown Massacre, the San Francisco band, when they play at the Casbah. This indie band (whose name is derived from Brian Jones, a former guitarist of the Rolling Stones) has an upbeat style thatís reminiscent of the seventies. High Strung and the Oranges Band will open. The show starts at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $8. For more information call (619) 232-4355.
Did you know San Diego was attacked by dinosaurs in ìJurassic Park: The Lost Worldî? Or did you know that ìCitizen Kaneî featured parts of Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo? If youíre a film freak and curious about San Diegoís role in film history, be sure to check out “”Filming San Diego: Hollywoodís Backlot.”” This exhibit at the San Diego Historical Society Museum in Balboa Park, which is ongoing, features a history of filmmaking in San Diego, going as far back as 1898. Find out which movies used San Diego as a set ó you may be surprised at what you discover! Admission is $5. For more information call (619) 232-6203.
Tuesday (30)
If youíre looking for the next generation of emo-pop music, check out the Plain White Tís when they play at the Scene. The band has a style similar to Jimmy Eat World (who theyíve opened for) and Jets to Brazil, and you may have caught them on the Vans Warped Tour this past summer. The band plays with Pensive and F.O.N. The show starts at 6:30 p.m., tickets are $10. For more information, call (858) 505-9111
For photography buffs, the New Photography exhibit is a great way to check out some of the new and old photographers. Presented by the Muse, the exhibit showcases some of the finest photographers, including L. Matthew Bowler, Joshua Eggleton and Jason Sherry, among others. Showcasing photos about both old and new subjects, this exhibit is running through Oct. 5. The show is free. For more information, call (619) 296-8539.
Wednesday (1)
Jazz fans can spend an evening under the stars listening to two of the best jazz guitarists at Balboa Parkís “”Jazz in the Park: A Celebration of Jazz Guitar.”” Joe Beck, a jazz guitarist from New York, will perform songs off his latest CD DJANGO, accompanied by alto flutist Ali Ryerson. San Francisco guitarist Bruce Foreman will also play, accompanied by bassist Bob Magnusson and drummer Jim Plank. Tickets run from $12 to $15 and the show begins at 5:30 p.m. For more information call (619) 232-7931.
