Thursday 4/22

Sophie B. Hawkins first broke onto the pop-folk music scene with “Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover” from her 1992 album Tounges and Tails. Twelve years later, Hawkins is back on tour with her latest album, Wilderness. The album features her trademark style: despondent ballads laced with a poppy feel. Hawkins plays at Belly Up Tavern at 7:30 p.m. The show is for ages 21 and up, and tickets are $15. For more information, call (858) 481-8140.

The Puerto Rican pop star Chayanne began his career as a 10-year-old singer in the group Los Chicos and released his first solo record in 1988, beginning his career as a Latin heartthrob. With songs that range from soft, heartfelt ballads to crazily upbeat dance tunes, Chayanne serves to make all the girls in the audience swoon. On tour promoting his latest CD, Sincero, Chayanne plays at San Diego Sports Arena at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $35 to $75.

Saturday 4/24

The Puerto Rican pop star Chayanne began his career as a 10-year-old singer in the group Los Chicos and released his first solo record in 1988, beginning his career as a Latin heartthrob. With songs that range from soft, heartfelt ballads to crazily upbeat dance tunes, Chayanne serves to make all the girls in the audience swoon. On tour promoting his latest CD, Sincero, Chayanne plays at San Diego Sports Arena at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $35 to $75.

Chicano Park is internationally recognized as a major public art site. The park showcases mural paintings depicting the struggles and triumphs of the Chicano people. The park celebrates its establishment annually with Chicano Park Day. This year’s event features live music, poetry, arts and crafts, and food, among other things. The celebration will take place from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. A new mural will also be unveiled. Admission is free. For more information, call (619) 563-4661 or visit http://www.chicano-park.org.

Tuesday 4/27

Spring time is often accompanied by the traveling bug, and an itch to explore all the corners of the globe. For those too poor to actually pack up their bags and go, the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park offers a consolation — an exhibition through August 1 titled “Wanderers, Travelers and Adventurers.” With over 80 images that capture the feelings and ideas behind globetrotting, the exhibit features works by William Henry Jackson, Josef Koudelka and Samuel Bourne, among others. Tickets are $6. For more information, call (619) 238-7559.

Wednesday 4/28

If you can’t make it to see Pinback at Porters Pub on April 29, then check them out when they play at the Casbah. The local favorites began as a side project for members of several local bands in 1998 and eventually turned into the main project when their self-titled debut album took off. A second album, Blue Screen Life, was even more successful — garnering attention outside of San Diego and putting the band at the forefront of popular indie-rock bands. The band’s fluid sound features smooth guitar interplay while soft electronics and vocals float on the surface. The show starts at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. For more information, call (619) 232-4355.