'The studio' exhibit features art pieces hand-carved from naturally flawed wood in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, at the David Alan Collection, 241 S. Cedros, Solana Beach, (858) 481-8044. www.thedavidalancollection.com.
'The King and I' The J*Company Youth Theatre will present the musical Dec. 3-13 at the David and Dorothea Garfield Theatre, Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. Heading the cast are Ali Viterbi, 17, (Lady Anna) San Diego Jewish Academy; Daniel Myers, 16, (The King) High Tech High International; and Hana Pak, 17, Tuptim, Torrey Pines High. Tickets $13-$17 www.sdcjc.org/jcompany or (858) 362-1348.
24th annual 'alternative' christmas market Buy school books, uniforms and leg braces to help children in the Congo; donate to the pediatric AIDS ward at a Kenya hospital; provide goats for natural farming in the Philippines, or day care for China's abandoned elderly. 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5:45 to 7 p.m. Nov. 30, Dec. 6 and 13 at Solana Beach Presbyterian Church's Debin Hall, 120 Stevens Ave., Solana Beach. Free parking (858) 509-2580 or www.solanapres.org.
MUSEUMS & GALLERIES "Automatic Cities." The architectural imagery in contemporary art is explored along with the many influences of architecture on contemporary art production. Through Jan. 31, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. (858) 454-3541, www.mcasd.org.
"Kelsey Brookes: Bigger, Brighter, Bolder," a new exhibit at Quint Contemporary Art through Dec. 19. 7739 Drury Lane, La Jolla. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (858) 454-3409.
"From Riflemen to Freshmen," the first of several exhibits of historic photographs, documents and other materials from the UCSD Archives that document the World War II military activities, personnel and facilities on portions of campus land. Through Jan. 3, Mandeville Special Collections Library, Geisel Library. (858) 534-0667, ddavies@ ucsd.edu.
"Darwin: Evolution/ Revolution" extensive exhibit of specimens, artifacts, original manuscripts and memorabilia. San Diego Natural History Museum in Balboa Park, through Feb. 28. Tickets $12-$16. (619) 232-3821, www.sdnhm.org.
"American Artists from the Russian Empire" features sculptures and paintings by artists working in America during the postwar period, among them Mark Rothko, Jules Olitsky and Ben Shahn. Through Jan. 17, San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado in Balboa Park, $4.50-$12. (619) 232-7931, www.sdmart.org.
"Off the Beaten Path: Violence, Women and Art" brings together artists from around the world for an exhibition that explores the global ramifications of gender-based violence. Through Dec. 12 at the UCSD Art Gallery, on campus at the west end of Mandeville Center. Tuesdays-Sundays. Free. (858) 534-2107, uag@ucsd.edu.
Carnivale on Cedros, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 3 stroll the avenue to meet merchants, hear music and shop for unique holiday gifts, cedrosavenue.com, includes Black White exhibition of mixed media works at Susan Street Fine Art Gallery, 415 S. Cedros Ave. (858) 793-4442, www.susanstreetfineart.com and "Elizabeth Carmel: Tuscany," at the Ordover Gallery, 410 S. Cedros, also showing, photographs by Tom O Scott, Peter Fay, Abe Ordover and Lisa Ross, plus paintings and monoprints by Saphire on display. (858) 720-1121. www.ordovergallery.com.
CONCERTS Mike Wofford NY Trio, 8 p.m. Nov. 28, Athenaeum Jazz, The Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John J. Hopkins Dr.$24-$29, (858) 454-5873.
Westwind Brass holiday concerts, 4 p.m. Nov. 29 at La Mesa First United Methodist Church, 4590 Palm Ave. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at The Neurosciences Institute 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive, Christmas carols, Hannukah music and selections from a Klezmer's Nutcracker Suite, Händel's Messiah, as well as a few surprises. Tickets $25-$15 (619) 501-3562 or www.westwindbrass.org .
THEATER & FILM "Bonnie & Clyde." The La Jolla Playhouse hosts the world-premiere musical through Dec. 20, Mandell Weiss Theatre, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla. (858) 550-1010, lajollaplayhouse.org.
"The Seafarer" runs through Dec. 13 at San Diego Repertory Theatre, Lyceum Theater, Horton Plaza. Tickets: $18-$47. (619) 544-1000, www.sdrep.org.
"How the Grinch Stole Christmas," matinees and evenings, Nov. 21-Dec. 27, Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park. Tickets are $20-$79 at (619) 23-GLOBE or www.theoldglobe.org.
"Holiday Memories" tells the tale of an unlikely relationship between a 7-year-old boy and his elderly cousin, Miss Sook, in 1932. 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 12. Legler Benbough Theatre, Alliant International University, Avenue of Nations, Scripps Ranch. $18-$20. (858) 578-7728, Scripps ranchtheatre.org.
"Santa and the Ho Ho Thief," 10 and 11 a.m. Nov. 27 and Dec. 2-3; 11 a.m. and 1 and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 28-29. Mary Hitchcock Puppet Theater, 2130 Pan American Place, Balboa Park. (619) 544-9203, www.balboaparkpuppets.com.
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