Thursday 05/08/03
Some great, laid-back indie/emo music in a fun atmosphere is what you’ll find at Canes Bar & Grill when Layover in Atlantis plays tonight. The fraternal quartet has a way with guitar melodies that keeps you hooked and happy. The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are a student-friendly $5. For more information on what else is playing at the Fleet Center, call (619) 238-1233 or visit http://www.rhfleet.org.
To experience the very best in underground hip-hop, head on over to the Belly Up Tavern where Zion I will perform with Lyrics Born. Zion I is a talented group of rappers who manage to successfully put intelligent commentary into their music and make it enjoyable. Combining East Coast, Westh Coast and even Southern hip Hop, these guys prove that not everything can be categorized. Lyrics Born is another successful uncompromising and independent hip-hop troupe. Also playing are Lifesavas, Oddjobs and Diverse. The show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10. For more information call the Belly Up Tavern box office at (858) 481-8140.
Friday 05/09/03
Haven’t got much money but want to have a good time? Then Fridays at the Fleet: IMAXed Out! at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is where you need to be. It’s the only IMAX screen in San Diego, and the only IMAX dome in Southern California. Now you can check old favorites or great classics you’ve never seen before. At 6 p.m. you can catch “”Ring of Fire”” followed by the new film “”Lewis & Clark”” at 8 p.m. Tickets for each film are $5, so it’s a great opportunity to visit Balboa Park and see the place that was voted as San Diego’s best museum.
Before the Afro-Cuban All Stars, Cuban music had pretty much been shut off from the world, but thanks to the enduring efforts of Juan de Marcos Gonzalez, world music fans are able to enjoy the works of other Cuban musicians like Ibrahim Ferrer and the Buena Vista Social Club. See them when they play at 4th and B at 9 p.m. Tickets are $20 to $25. For more information call (619) 231-4343.
They were super fans of Neil Diamond who took it to the next level — they formed a band that performed Neil Diamond covers and called themselves Super Diamond. How do these guys do it? See how far obsession can take talented musicians when Super Diamond plays at the Belly Up Tavern. They play at 9:15 p.m. on May 9 with Flock of ’80s , and at 9:15 p.m. on May 10 with Urban Gypsys. You’ll even get to hear great covers of songs like “”Cherry Cherry”” and “”Sweet Caroline.”” Admission is $18. For more information call (858) 481-8140.
Saturday 05/10/03
It’s the biggest public party in the country, and it’s right here in Pacific Beach. That’s right, the PB Block Party is back for its 28th year. With more than 35 bands on 10 stages and countless booths for great food and games, this is an event that cannot be missed. And what’s the best part? The event is free! Bands this year include Convoy (who became popular with its hit single “”Caught up in You””), Slightly Stoopid, who is now getting radio play with “”Sweet Honey,”” Lee Rocker, Fastball, Gregory Page and many more. Fun for kids and the young at heart include carnival rides, pony rides and a climbing wall. There will also be over 400 vendors. The block party will be on the infamous Garnet Street. The fun starts at 9 a.m.
Want to impress your friends with your excellent cooking skills? Even if you don’t know how to hold a skillet, Sizzling Second Saturdays at the Lowes Coronado Bay Resort will help you with all your cooking woes and teach you how to prepare succulent, mouthwatering dishes that will drive your friends mad. These classes will be held once a month and run through November. Classes are $50 each with an additional $15 for September for a lobster dish. For information and reservations call (619) 424-4476.
Sunday 05/11/03
Waves of memories will come back if you are at Cox Arena to see Journey, Styx and REO Speedwagon. These ’80s rock bands became infamous for the big hair and great rock music. Who could forget Journey’s great hits “”Don’t Stop Believin’,”” “”Lights”” or their legendary rock ballad “”Open Arms””? The show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets run from $35 to $57.50.
Andy Goldsworthy is one of those artists that inspires and surprises every single time. The eccentric artist who uses nature as his canvas has an exhibit at The Museum of Contemporary Art entitled “”Andy Goldsworthy: Three Cairns.”” His exhibit will run through August 2003. Goldsworthy also has a documentary, “”Rivers and Tides — Andy Goldsworthy: Working with Time,”” that will play at the Landmark Theatres Ken cinema starting May 9. Admission into the museum is $6. For more information on the exhibit call (858) 454-3541. For more information on the film, call the Ken Cinema at (619) 283-5909
Wednesday 05/14/03
Akira Kurosawa: He is the quintessential maker of Japanese and samurai films recognized as one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. The San Diego Museum of Art’s “”A Kurosawa Reflection: Kurosawa, 2001″” is a documentary on the life and work of this celebrated filmmaker that combines photographs, paintings, archival footage and memorabilia to pay homage to this legendary great. The film starts at 7 p.m. in the Copley auditorium. Admission is $7. For more information call (619) 232-7931.
