Weekend Roundup
Find the best San Diego events this weekend
Events
Boundless Energy at the Birch Aquarium
Ongoing. New exhibit is an interactive experience that celebrates the innovative ways natural forces can be used to power our lives. Explore the science behind renewable energy and discover current technologies for producing power from the sun, the wind, and the waves. Power a mechanical fish with solar energy and create green energy out the wave tank and water tables with the hands-on activities. Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. aquarium.ucsd.edu
St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center 34th Annual Fashion Show
Aug. 20. St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center, a non-denominational program helping adults with developmental disabilities, is hosting its 34th Annual Haute with Heart Fashion Event, produced by the internationally known fashion production company, Fashion Forward. The event will feature local boutique vendors, a live and silent auction and complementary champagne, as well as a meet and greet with the center’s artist, John Agostini. More than 600 attendees are expected. Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, 1380 Harbor Island Dr., San Diego. www.stmsc.org
MUSIC
Adele
Aug. 18. Pop vocal sensation Adele will perform at San Diego State University’s Open Air Theatre this weekend as a make-up show for a cancelled performance at Humphrey’s on the Bay. Wanda Jackson is scheduled to perform as a supporting act. SDSU Open Air Theatre, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego. 619.594.0429. www.as.sdsu.edu/viejas_arena/oat.html
Miranda Lambert
Aug 20. Country star Miranda Lambert will perform live at the Open Sky Theater on with her arsenal of chart toppers like “Gun Powder & Lead,” “The House That Built Me” and “Heart Like Mine.” Miranda’s performance is sure to wow all country fans. Harrah’s Rincon Open Sky Theater, 777 Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center. 800.745.3000. www.harrahsrincon.com
COMEDY
Daniel Tosh
Aug. 20. Daniel Tosh brings his Tosh Tour on Ice to the Copley Symphony Hall this Saturday. The comedian, known for his wit, sarcasm and hit Comedy Central show, Tosh.O, performs back to back sets at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B Street, San Diego. 619.235.0804. www.sandiegosymphony.org/copleyhallevents.aspx
SPORTS
Padres Baseball
Through Aug. 21. The Padres are at home through Sunday playing the Seattle Marlins in a four-game series. Games are at 7:05 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 5:35 p.m. on Saturday and 1:05 p.m. on Sunday. Petco Park, 100 Park Boulevard, San Diego. 619.795.5000. www.padres.com
Animals
Cheetah Run at the San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park
Ongoing. See spots run. Run, spots, run! Cheetah Run is a unique, jaw-dropping opportunity to witness the world’s fastest land mammal doing what it does best — run. Beginning at 5 p.m. each day, the cheetahs run on a straight, 330 foot-long track, reaching speeds of 70 miles per hour in just four seconds. While Cheetah Run is included with the price of Safari Park admission, guests can opt to pay for an expanded Cheetah Safari. Cheetah Safari offers guests a private up-close encounter with a different African animal before the cheetah makes its dash and the cat and its trainer will visit Cheetah Safari guests for an exclusive meet-and-greet. Cheetah Safari is available for $40 through advance registration. San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road Escondido. www.sdzsafaripark.org
San Diego Zoo’s Nighttime Zoo
Through Sept. 6. Let the wonders of China enchant and amaze you with the Nighttime Zoo’s China Celebration. Happening at the San Diego Zoo from 2-9 p.m., Nighttime Zoo is a combination of activities, shows and events. Check out Symphony in Flight and other animal-inspired entertainment at night, included in the price of zoo admission. 2920 Zoo Drive, Balboa Park. 619.231.1515. www.sandiegozoo.org
THEATER
Mary Poppins
Through Aug. 28. Featuring the irresistible story and unforgettable songs from one of the most popular Disney films of all time, the touring production of this classic musical also includes brand-new dance numbers and spectacular stage-craft. Get swept up in the fun of this high-flying musical the New York Post calls “a perfect piece of musical theater.” San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Avenue, San Diego. 619.570.1100. www.sandiegotheatres.org
Little Shop of Horrors
Through Sept. 11. This wildly inventive rock musical, based on Roger Corman’s campy horror flick of the same name, tells the tale of hapless loser Seymour, who makes a Faustian bargain with a mean, green, man-eating plant. Seymour agrees to provide fresh meat in exchange for money, fame and the love of his life, Audrey. Cygnet Theatre in Old Town, 4040 Twiggs St., Old Town, 619.337.1525. cygnettheatre.com
Engaging Shaw
Through Sept. 4. John Morogiello’s new comedy follows the battle of wits and the real life romance between socialite Charlotte Payne-Townshend and playwright and confirmed bachelor George Bernard Shaw. When the wealthy heiress sets her sights on the famed author of Pygmalion, Mrs. Warren’s Profession, and Major Barbara, the challenge of romancing this confirmed bachelor, philanderer and unromantic man is more complicated than the tales in any of his stories. White Theatre at the Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. 619.234.5623. www.oldglobe.org
Hershey Felder in Maestro: The Art of Leonard Bernstein
Through Aug. 28. Hershey Felder in Maestro: The Art of Leonard Bernstein is a new work from the creators of George Gershwin Alone that tells the tale of how Leonard Bernstein, one of America’s greatest musicians, broke through every artistic ceiling possible to become the world’s musical ambassador. Conductor, composer, pianist, author, teacher, librettist, television star … for Leonard Bernstein, boundaries simply did not exist. Conrad Prebys Theatre Center at the Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. 619.234.5623. www.oldglobe.org
Amadeus
Through Sept. 22. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play and the Academy Award for Best Film, Amadeus weaves a confrontation between mediocrity and genius into a tale of breathtaking dramatic power. The lone non-Bard production in this year’s Summer Shakespeare Festival, Amadeus chronicles Mozart’s rise against rival Antonio Salieri in the court of the Austrian Emperor Josef. Lowell Davies Festival Theatre at the Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. 619.234.5623. www.theoldglobe.org
MY MOTHER’S ITALIAN, MY FATHER’S JEWISH & I’M IN THERAPY!
Through Sept. 4. Comedian Ron Tobin stars in Steve Solomon’s one-man comedy based on the wacky bi-ethnic family that drove him to seek therapy. One part lasagna, one part kreplach and two parts Prozac, you don’t need to be Jewish or Italian to love this show. Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza, San Diego, 619.231.3586. www.lyceumevents.org
The Tempest
Through Sept. 25. An enchanted tale filled with humor, romance and adventure, The Tempest is ultimately a tale of redemption and forgiveness. Marooned on a deserted island, Prospero uses his magic to raise a storm to exact revenge upon his enemies. The tale of love, vengeance and redemption was Shakespeare’s final work. Lowell Davies Festival Theatre at the Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. 619.234.5623. www.theoldglobe.org
Much Ado About Nothing
Through Sept. 24. Chockablock with the Bard’s clever wordsmithing, this original battle of the sexes comedy finds Beatrice and Benedick bickering while Hero and Claudio race to the altar, only to find the wicked Don John conspiring to break up the wedding. One of the most popular and charming of Shakespeare’s comedies, Much Ado About Nothing is packed with witty wordplay, passionate poetry and clever plot twists that make this the perfect romantic evening under the stars. Lowell Davies Festival Theatre at the Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. 619.234.5623. www.theoldglobe.org
