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Friday, 12
arts & entertainment
Out and About
Published Thursday, 11-Mar-2004 in issue 846
Friday, 12
Unlikely romance: Vantage Theatre presents the recent Broadway hit Frankie and Johnny in The Clair De Lune, a bittersweet comedy about an unlikely romance starring Devlin and Daren Scott. Frankie wants him to just put his clothes on and leave so she can eat her ice cream and watch television but Johnny intends to stay … forever. Show runs through March 28. Showtimes are Thursdays-Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Call the Repertory box office at (619) 544-1000 for reservations and information.
S.T.A.G.E.: The 20th annual Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event “The Perfect Year, The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber” plays tonight and tomorrow at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State University in Los Angeles, 5151 State University Dr. The evening features a score of popular stage veterans performing Webber favorites. All proceeds benefit the AIDS Project Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Free Clinic. Tickets are $30-200. Call (323) 656-9069 for tickets and information.
Saturday, 13
Ebony Pride Film Fest ’04: A collection of four award-winning GLBT-themed films you won’t see in a regular movie theater are showing tonight from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at the World Beat Center, 2100 Park Blvd. The films are The Potluck and the Passion, A Different Kind of Black Man, Surviving Friendly Fire and Gay Cuba. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Call (619) 515-3606 for more information.
Ray at Night: The second Saturday of every month is Ray at Night on Ray Street, in North Park, from 6:00 -9:00 p.m. Multiple galleries stay open late, featuring live music, beverages and refreshments. The free event is located on Ray Street, between University Avenue and North Park Way.
Art opening: Nationally-acclaimed artists will exhibit on the West coast for the first time at Sharp Gallery, 3807 Ray St., tonight from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Miller’s unique medium of vintage linoleum has captured the interest of critics and art lovers. Meet Miller tonight in San Diego’s hottest art district, Ray Street. Call (619) 546-9546 for more information.
Disco Returns: Rich’s is hosting a “Disco Ball Party” tonight with DJ Howard Metz. Call (619) 497-4588 for details.
Sunday, 14
Trunk show: A collaboration of designers of men’s and women’s fashion, bags, shoes, jewelry, live art, beauty, gifts, music and more, runs from 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m. today at Mixture Designs, 2210 Kettner Boulevard, in Little Italy. There will be a professional fashion show, DJs and cuisine provided by The Abbey Café. Call (619) 922-1974 for more details.
House of Ireland: The House of Ireland, part of Balboa Park’s House of Pacific Relations International Cottages, is holding a free lawn program today at 2:00 p.m. The day features ethnic Irish music and dance, as well as Irish food. Call (619) 239-0512 for more information.
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Tuesday, 16
Monday, 15
Scholarship at high noon: The next installment of the Museum of Man’s 12 o’clock scholars series starts today at 12:00 noon with “Math in the Ancient World”, a look at explaining the use of mathematics in many ways within the cultures represented in the Museum’s exhibits. Museum Education Coordinator Eric Mason will lead the exploration. Admission is $5-6. Call (619) 239-2001 for more information.
Scheming sisters: The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego’s World Cinema Series continues tonight at 7:30 p.m. with Zus & Zo, a Dutch film about two sisters who, upon learning that their brother – who they thought was gay – is getting married, plot to disrupt the marriage before he can inherit the family treasure. All films in the series are screened in Sherwood Auditorium at MCASD’s La Jolla location; 700 Prospect St. Tickets are $8-10. Call (858) 454 3541 for details.
Foot-stomping good time: Join the Second Avenue Klezmer Ensemble tonight at the Chula Vista Public Library, 365 F St., from 7:30-8:30 p.m. for an evening of joyous old favorites and tunes from Eastern Europe, the American Yiddish Theatre and soulful songs from Jewish Spain. Call (619) 691-5069 for details. Admission is free, but donations are accepted.
Tuesday, 16
Preserved talent: The Museum of Making Music, explores technological changes in music-making, reproduction, marketing and distribution. There is also a walk-through music store environment for each of the six American musical eras showcased. Displays are interactive. Open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Tickets are $3-5. Call (760) 438-5996 for more information. The MOMM is located at 5790 Armada Dr.
Bingo night at The Center: Come on, when was the last time you played Bingo? Well get with it! The game is back in vogue, and on the first three Tuesdays of every month it’s even for a good cause. The Center’s seven-year tradition has raised over $100,000 for programs and social services at The Center. Doors to the auditorium open at 6:15 p.m., and games last until 9:30 p.m. Admission for 10 games is $10. You must be at least 18 to play. Call (619) 692-2077 for more information.
Wednesday, 17
BiketoberWest: Five days of nonstop excitement for motorcycle enthusiasts starts today at 9:00 a.m. at Balboa Park’s Inspiration Point. There will be a screening of Easy Rider, live entertainment, custom bike show and a Poker Run on Friday, along with much more. Admission is $20. Call (619) 239-0512 for more information.
The art of voice: A film and lecture on the memorable opera stars of the 20th century comes to the big screen tonight at the San Diego Museum of Art at 7:00 p.m. With the help of seldom seen performance footage, the featured performances are silent Caruso films, the 1956 broadcast of La Boheme and the Covent Garden Tosca of 1964. Tickets are $8-10. Call (619) 232-7931 for more information.
Thursday, 18
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Wednesday, 17
Afro-Cuban dance lessons: Every Thursday at 6:30 p.m., the WorldBeat Cultural Center in Balboa Park offers Afro-Cuban dance lessons. Cost per class is $10. Call (619) 230-1190 for details.
Beijing butterfly: Diversionary Theatre presents David Henry Hwang’s M. Butterfly now through May 8. The play tells the incredible true-life story of a French diplomat brought to ruin by a bizarre 20-year affair with a Beijing Opera diva. Not only had the French diplomat failed to recognize that his lover was a spy, he also failed to recognize that “she” was a he. Plays Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $22-24. Call (619) 220-0097 for more information.
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