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arts & entertainment
Out and About
Published Thursday, 08-Jun-2006 in issue 963
Friday, 9
X-Fest XII: 91X and Bud Light present an exciting music festival at the Coors Amphitheatre. Performers include: The Cult, Franz Ferdinand, Echo & The Bunnymen, Dashboard Confessional, Panic! At the Disco, She Wants Revenge and The Sounds. The show starts at 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $35 to $75. The Coors Amphitheatre is located at 2050 Entertainment Circle in Chula Visa. (619) 220-8497.
Bass: A local, openly gay singer/songwriter headlines at Twiggs at a show beginning at 7:30 p.m. Bass’ sound melds pop, folk and rock, with a knack for memorable melodies. Other performers include Pete Goslow, Delancy, Joey Parson and John Hull. Tickets are $8. Twiggs is located at 4590 Park Blvd. in University Heights. (619) 296-0616.
Saturday, 10
Women’s Networking Group: For women who prefer to “think outside the bar,” a coffee talk event at Diedrich’s Coffee takes place from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. The special guest speaker at this monthly event will be Third District Councilmember Toni Atkins. The event is part of Women’s Out & About in San Diego, a community social group. Diedrich’s Coffee is located in the Trader Joe’s parking lot at 1080 University Ave. For more information, visit www.womenoutnaboutsd.com. (619) 718-9522.
Art opening: Meet featured artists at a reception for a group exhibition of black-and-white multimedia fine art that takes place from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Sharp Gallery, located at 3807 Ray St. in North Park. The show runs until July 10 and is part of Ray at Night, San Diego’s largest monthly art event, which takes place on the second Saturday of each month. 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. (619) 546-9546.
Sunday, 11
Jazz concert: The Tommy Gannon Quartet plays a jazz concert at the Handlery Hotel to benefit the Jazz Association of Greater San Diego (JAG). The show takes place in the Crystal Ballroom and starts at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 for JAG members, $5 for students and $12 for non-members. The Handlery Hotel and Resort is located at 950 Hotel Circle North. For more information, call (619) 561-1518 or (858) 675-9814.
Greek Festival: Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church of San Diego celebrates their 37th annual festival – the largest and oldest Greek festival in San Diego County. Homemade pastries, authentic Greek cuisine and live Greek music will be featured. The festival takes place Saturday, June 10, from 1:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 11, from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church is located at 3655 Park Blvd. in Hillcrest. (619) 297-4165.
SallyBee trunk show: Magpie Gallery and Boutique presents another indie-flavored fashion event. San Diego designer Sally Smith’s curve-hugging tees are lovingly treated as works of art. The event takes place from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. Mimosas and pastries will be served. The Magpie Gallery is located at 2205 Fern St. in South Park. (619) 563-5124.
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Monday, 12
Calexico: The acclaimed indie rock band takes the stage at the Belly Up Tavern at 9:00 p.m. The group combines sounds of jazz, country, blues and rock while incorporating instruments such as the pedal steel, trumpet, accordion and upright bass. The show starts at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $16. The Belly Up Tavern is located at 143 S. Cedros Ave. in Solana Beach. (619) 232-4355.
Back Room Wine Club: The club meets on the second Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at The Wine Encounter. The cost to attend is $25 and includes wine and appetizers. Wine lovers of all levels are welcome. RSVP to brijackson@cox.net or call (619) 543-9463. The Wine Encounter is located at 690 University Ave. in Hillcrest.
Tuesday, 13
Palate: Give your 10,000 taste buds a workout. Expand your palate with chocolate flights, Spanish tapas, tequila and more at Magnet. This event takes place on the second Tuesday of every month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Magnet at the W Hotel is located at 421 West B St. downtown. (619) 231-8220.
My Fair Lady: S.A.G.E (Seniors in an Active Environment) hosts their movie matinee program, screening My Fair Lady, which received the Oscar for Best Picture in 1964. The film stars Rex Harrison, Audrey Hepburn, Stanley Holloway and Wilfrid Hyde-White. The film will be shown at the S.A.G.E. Center at 1:30 p.m. The S.A.G.E. Center is located at 3138 Fifth Ave. (619) 298-9900.
Wednesday, 14
Wine Tasting: Taste five red and white Paul Jaboulet wines from southern Rhone, France. Tasting includes bread, crackers and appetizers. The event takes place at 7:00 p.m. The cost is $30. Reservations are required. The Wine Encounter is located at 690 University Ave. in Hillcrest. (619) 543-9463.
Ocean Beach Farmer’s Market: Browse and shop at this farmer’s market, which takes place from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and features approximately 80 booths containing a variety of select fresh fruits, vegetables, breads, cheese and flowers, as well as specialty items and tasty treats. The market is located in Ocean Beach at the 4900 block of Newport Avenue. (619) 279-0032.
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Cinema Under the Stars: Movie screenings take place every Thursday through Sunday through October. View the best American classic films, digitally presented in an intimate, heated patio in the comfort and relaxed atmosphere of zero-gravity seating. Almost Famous, starring Philip Seymour Hoffman and Kate Hudson, plays at 8:30 p.m. Admission is $12. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. at 4040 Goldfinch St. in Mission Hills. (619) 295-4221.
The Blue Room: This play by David Hare at the 6th @ Penn Theatre follows a chain of sexual encounters between an intriguingly diverse selection of characters – a prostitute and a cab driver, a politician and a model, an actress and an aristocrat – and the journey that they take in their relationships, individually and collectively. The show runs until June 25. Showtimes are Thursdays through Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 to $23. Call Gin & Hamlet Productions at (619) 692-4150 for more information. The 6th @ Penn Theatre is located at 3704 Sixth Ave. in Hillcrest.
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