Eunice Williams and Naomi Hobbs will present a free family concert at 7 p.m. March 10 in the Community Room at Carmel Valley Library, 3919 Townsgate. The 45-minute session will feature music by Leroy Anderson, Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, John Williams and others. (858) 552-1668.
The Band of the Irish Guards & Royal regiment of Scotland First formed more than 100 years ago by Queen Victoria, this band will perform a royal celebration of Irish and English pipes, drums and national anthems at 2 and 7 p.m. March 7 at the Balboa Theatre, Fourth & E streets, San Diego. $39-$69. (760) 570-1100, www.sdbalboa.org.
Organist Chelsea Chen and Countertenor Peter Lee: These two will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. March 7 at La Jolla Presbyterian Church, 7715 Draper. Lee will sing selections from Handel, Bach and Vivaldi's 'Stabat Mater.' Child care will be available. (858) 729-5531.
'Kooza' This season's offering from Cirque du Soleil runs through March 28 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. $40-$250. www.CirqueDuSoleil.com.
DANCE Bharatanatyam Indian Classical Dance. Featuring guest artist Diva Devaguptapu. 8 p.m. March 10-13, 2 p.m. March 13, The Sheila & Hughes Potiker Theatre, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. (858) 534-4574, http://theatre.ucsd.edu.
CONCERTS Evening of George Gershwin. San Diego Symphony, 8 p.m. March 5 and 6, Symphony Hall, 1245 Seventh Ave. Conducted by Marvin Hamlisch, guest star Kevin Cole. $20-$85. (619) 235-0804, www.sandiegosymphony.com.
Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue. Also the new Mastersounds, and Salvador Santana. An eclectic group of musicians ranging from funk rock, R&B and traditional Latin rhythms. 8 p.m. March 10, Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros, Solana Beach. $15-$17. (858) 481-8140, www.bellyup.com.
Classic Evensong. Performed by the Parish Choir and Friends, as well as the St. Nicholas Choristers, a skilled youth chorale. 5 p.m. March 7, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 334 14th St., Del Mar. Free. (858) 755-1616, rv.hypodorian@gmail.com.
California Quartet. Guitarist Peter Sprague and friends will discover connections between jazz and classical music with memorable works by George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, Maurice Ravel and others. 5 p.m. March 7, The Crossings at Carlsbad, 5800 The Crossings Drive. Pre-concert hors d'oeuvres at 4 p.m. $25. (760) 444-1800, www.connectionsmusic.org.
Peter Rutman Band. Jazz classics, blues, old standards and Latin favorites; seating is complimentary. 4 p.m. March 7, Greene Music, 7480 Miramar Road, San Diego. (858) 586-7000, www.peterrutman.com.
"Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Seuss. Family festival concert with conductor Phillip Mann. 2 p.m. March 7, San Diego Symphony, 1245 Seventh Ave., San Diego. $10-$25. (619) 235-0804, www.sandiegosymphony.com.
Kate McGarry "Less is More" Trio. The Athe-naeum presents Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Kate McGarry and her trio. 8 p.m. March 6, Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. $19 members, $24 nonmembers. (858) 454-5872, www.ljathenaeum.org.
Fairy Tales: Music of the Imagination. Camarada Concert series. 6 p.m. March 14, The Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John J. Hopkins Drive, La Jolla. $25. (619) 231-3702, www.camarada.org.
Moscow State Radio Symphony Orchestra. Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 3. 2 p.m. March 14, Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., San Diego. $20-$85. (619) 235-0804, www.sandiegosymphony.com.
The Next Star. Experience the excitement of being a participant as a musician destined to be the next superstar is discovered through Orchestra Nova. 7:30 p.m. March 5 at St. Paul's Cathedral, 3505 Fifth Ave., San Diego; 8 p.m. March 6 at Qualcomm Hall, 5775 Morehouse Drive; and 7:30 p.m. March 8 at Sherwood Auditorium, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. $22-$60. (858) 350-0290, www.orchestranova.org.
Romantic Duets in the Italian Tradition. Soprano Suzie LeBlanc and countertenor Daniel Taylor join the Theatre of Early Music for instrumental and vocal music by Rossi, Cavalli, Manelli and more. 8 p.m. March 5, St. James by-the-Sea, 743 Prospect St., La Jolla. $18-$35. (619) 291-8246, www.sdems.org.
Orion String Quartet. With pianist Peter Serkin and pieces by J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Brahms and Wuorinen. 8 p.m. March 6, Sherwood Auditorium, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. $25-$75. (858) 459-3728, www.lajollamusicsociety.org.
Jean-Frederic Neuburger. Young Concert Artists International first-place winner performs Chopin. 3 p.m. March 7, The Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive, La Jolla. $15-$75. (858) 459-3728, www.lajollamusicsociety.org.
German Bites & Beer Tasting with Artemis String Quartet. Assortment of German cheeses, sausages, cured meats and beer for a pre-show tasting that reflects the Berlin-based artists' international roots. 6 p.m. March 6, The Loft at UCSD, Price Center East, second floor, La Jolla. $30 dinner/$46 concert. (858) 534-8497, www.theloft.ucsd.edu.
Broadway: An American Invention. Trace the development of musical comedy through the years via a three-week series with pianist, singer and storyteller Bruno Leone. 7:30 p.m. March 9, 16 and 23, Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. $12-$45. (858) 454-5872, www.ljathenaeum.org.
THEATER & FILM Shakespeare Competition. 25th annual event, sponsored by the San Diego Branch of the English-Speaking Union. 1 to 3 p.m. semifinals; 3 to 4 p.m. dinner; 4 p.m. finals, March 7, Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, Old Globe, Balboa Park. Dinner $25. (858) 454-0207.
"Diary of a Madman." John Leguizamo stars in this one-man show. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday; 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sundays, through March 14, Mandell Weiss Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse. $15-$30. (858) 550-1010, www.lajollaplayhouse.org.
The Green Carpet Oscar Party. Walk The Loft's green carpet to the ArtPower! Film Academy Awards. Live music, prizes for picking the Oscar winners. 5 p.m. March 7, The Loft at UCSD, Price Center East, second floor, La Jolla. Donations appreciated. (858) 534-8497, www.theloft.ucsd.edu.
Tuesday Night Comics. Featuring Mark Christopher Lawrence and others. 7 p.m. March 9, North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. (858) 481-1055, www.northcoastrep.org.
"A Midsummer Night's Dream." The San Diego Junior Theatre presents Shakespeare's romantic comedy. March 19 through 28, 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, La Jolla YMCA Firehouse Theatre, 7877 Herschel Ave., La Jolla. (619) 239-8355, www.juniortheatre.com.
"Pippi Longstocking," presented by San Diego Junior Theatre. 7 p.m. Fridays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, March 5-21, ASL performance March 20, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park. $8-$14. (619) 239-8355.
Laugh For Recovery. Third annual afternoon of comedy to benefit the individuals, families and communities impacted by mental illness and substance abuse. 2 p.m. March 7, Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros, Solana Beach. $30. (858) 481-8140, www.bellyup.com.
"The Sound of Music." J*Company Youth Theatre production. 7 p.m. March 18; 10 a.m. (school shows) March 5 and 12; 8 p.m. March 6, 13 and 20; 1 and 4:30 p.m. March 7, 14 and 21, Garfield Theatre at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. $13-$17. (858) 362-1348, www.sdcjc.org/jcompany. Sing-along event: 7 p.m. March 18.
"Orestes" by Euripides, translated by Marianne McDonald, Ph.D. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 7 p.m. Sundays, through March 21. The Theatre Inc., 899 C St., San Diego. $22-$25. (619) 216-3016, www.thetheatreinc.com.
"A New Generation of Spike and Mike Animation" film festival, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. March 5, 7:15 and 9:30 p.m. March 13 and 20, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect, La Jolla. Tickets $15, available an hour before the show. Not recommended for children under age 15. (858) 459-8707, www.spikeandmike.com.
"Little Women," 8 p.m. March 5, March 11-12; 2 and 8 p.m. March 6 and 13; 2 and 7 p.m. March 7 and 14; 7 p.m. March 10. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. $30-$47. (858) 481-1055, www.northcoastrep.org.
"The Tempest." North Coast Rep and MiraCosta College Theatre production with Jonathan McMurtry as Prospero. 7:30 p.m. March 5-6 and 11-13; 2 p.m. March 7, 13 and 14. MiraCosta College's Oceanside campus. $15-$25. (760) 795-6815, www.miracostatheatre.com.
"Culture Clash in AmeriCCa," through March 7, San Diego Repertory Theatre, Lyceum Theatre, Horton Plaza. $29-$47 (students $18). (619) 544-1000, www.sdrep.org.
"Lost in Yonkers," 8 p.m. March 6; 2 p.m. March 6 and 7. White Theatre, Balboa Park. $29-$89. (619) 23-GLOBE, www.theoldglobe.org.
"The Little Engine That Could," mornings March 5-7, Mary Hitchcock Puppet Theater, 2130 Pan American Place, Balboa Park. $4-$6. (619) 544-9203, balboaparkpuppets.com.
Comedy acts. Weekend headliners 8 and 10:30 p.m. Nightly shows Wednesday-Sunday. The Comedy Store, 916 Pearl, La Jolla. From $20. (858) 454-9176, www.comedystorelajolla.com.
MUSEUMS & GALLERIES Two treats. David Adey presents "John Henry" and Charlie Miller presents "Anything But Rehab," through April 3 at The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. Free. (858) 454-5872, www.ljathenaeum.org.
Artist reception. British impressionist Kerry Hallam visits from 7 to 9 p.m. March 5 at Martin Lawrence Gallery, 1111 Prospect, La Jolla. Hallam's light and colorful nautical images are inspired by his home in Nantucket, Mass., as well as his travels to the French Riviera. (858) 551-1122.
Classic Contemporary. "Lichtenstein, Warhol and Friends" features major Pop, Minimalist and Color Field works from the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego's collection dating 1960s-'70s. Also "Pleasure Points" exhibit marks the 25th anniversary of collectors' best acquisitions. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday-Tuesday, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. $10. (858) 454-3541, www.mcasd.org.
Joaquin Torres-Garcia. Wood abstractions. Through May 20, San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. $12. (619) 232-7931, www.sdmart.org
"The Science of ... Aliens." Interactive exhibit divided into four zones that examine the possibility of life on other worlds via fiction, science, interstellar communication and an imagined alien planet. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, San Diego Air & Space Museum, Balboa Park. $9-$24.75. www.sandiegoairandspace.org.
Current works. See the art of Andre Desjardins, Tuan, Fabián Perez, Ramon Vilanova, Anita Lewis, Regina Lyubovnaya, Fidel Garcia and George Tsui. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Monarch Gallery, 1205 Prospect, La Jolla. (858) 454-1231, www.monarchfineart.com.
"Seeing Beauty" through the eyes of photographers throughout the history of the medium; also the contemporary "State of Mind: A California Invitational." 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, Museum of Photographic Arts, 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park. $4-$6 adults; free second Tuesdays. (619) 238-7559, mopa.org.
"Paintings in Gray and White Frames." Icelandic artist Kristjan Gudmundsson. Through March 6, Quint Contemporary Art, 7739 Drury Lane, La Jolla. (858) 454-3409.
Sculptures by Lori Cozen-Geller. Minimalist delights at Madison Gallery, 1020 Prospect St., Suite 130, La Jolla. (858) 459-0836.
"San Diego Style." Forty ensembles from the Historical Society's costume collection alongside styles from Christian Dior, Pierre Cardin, Zandra Rhodes and Emilio Pucci. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, through April 1, Museum of San Diego History, Balboa Park. (619) 232-6203, www.sandiegohistory.org.
"Painters of Provence." Van Burgh, Dyf, Faile, Gantner, Madjid, Carebul, Magre and Labrofont, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through March 31, Cosmopolitan Fine Art Gallery, 7932 Girard, La Jolla. (858) 456-9506, www.cosmopolitanart.com.
ODDS & ENDS Gem Fair. Classes and demonstrations, items for show and sale. Noon to 7 p.m. March 5; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 6; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 7, Del Mar Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. (760) 390-3599, www.gemfaire.com.
Author visit. London writer Stoddard Martin will read from his new novel, "Proie." 7 p.m. March 6, D.G.Wills Books, 7461 Girard, La Jolla. (858) 456-1800, www.dgwillsbooks.com.
Novelist visit. Evening with author/journalist Masha Hamilton. She will read from her new book, "31 Hours," the eerily timely story following the 31 hours before a young American is scheduled to commit an act of terrorism. 7 p.m. March 10, The Book Works, Flower Hill Promenade, Del Mar.
Plaza art exhibit. Coastal Artists presents ArtWindows, a multimedia display in a vacant storefront of the Del Mar Highlands Town Center, Del Mar Heights Road and El Camino Real. Other storefronts at the plaza will also host ArtWindows when available. The current "Vibrant Visions" in ArtWindow No. 1 can be seen through April 13. A reception for the artists will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. March 7 at the plaza. (858) 259-5690.
California-Friendly Gardening Workshop. Santa Fe Irrigation District, San Dieguito Water District and Olivenhain Municipal Water District will hold an informative workshop to assist customers in their landscape irrigation management. 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 13, San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. Free. (760) 632-4236, www.sdbgarden.org.
Contemporary Floral Design. Create a contemporary floral design at this hands-on workshop with floral designer David Root. 2 to 4 p.m. March 14, San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. $25 members, $30 nonmembers. Pre-registration required by March 10. (760) 436-3036, ext. 206, www.sdbgarden.org.
Ugly Dog Contest. Proceeds benefit Helen Woodward Animal Center's Therapeutic Riding Program, Rancho Coastal Humane Society's Animal Safe House Program and Friends of Del Mar Parks. Registration/check-in at the door between 10 and 11 a.m., show starts at 11:15 a.m. March 7, Del Mar Fairgrounds, Paddock Area, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. Admission $8 adults, $2 children 12 and younger. $6 entry fee per category, $20 for entering four categories. (858) 755-5913, www.uglydogcontest.com.
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