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CONCERTS: An attractive mix of classics and lighter fare highlight the lineup of Sunday Organ Concerts in Balboa Park. Sundays, 2pm. Free. Spreckels Organ Pavilion. (619) 702-8138.

CRUISE: B Natural and Nude Blues play dance tunes on 19th Century Mississippi-style paddle-wheel boat The Bahia Belle. Fridays & Saturdays. Cruise begins at 7:30 and boards every half hour, music at 8:30pm. $6. Bahia Hotel, 998 W. Mission Bay Dr. & Catamaran Resort Hotel, 3999 Mission Blvd. 539-7779.

CRUISE: San Diego Harbor Excursion offers Harbor Cruises including 1-or 2-hour tours, whale watching and dinner cruises with hosted bar. $12-$69.1050 N. Harbor Dr. (619) 234-4111.

EVENT: The Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego presents its 8th annual literary and performing arts series "Artists on the Cutting Edge." Through April 27. Thursdays, 7:30pm. $15. Sherwood Auditorium, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. (858) 454-3541.

EXHIBIT: Robson Gallery displays a group show of fine oils, watercolors, sculpture and drawings. Through May 3. Tues.-Sat., 11am-6pm & by appointment. Free. 535 4th Ave. (619) 234-7356.

EXHIBIT: Artists and professional designers have created installations and workshops that increase children's awareness of the world of graphic arts at "GraphicUs," the third component of "Design Worlds/Diseno Mundos." Through July. Tues.-Fri., 10am-3pm; Sat. & Sun., 10am-4pm. $6. Children's Museum, 200 W. Island Ave. (619) 233-KIDS.

EXHIBIT: "The Magic of Mata Ortiz," a retrospective of the Juan Quezada Pottery Collection. Through Jan. 14, 2001. Daily, 10am-4:30pm. $6. San Diego Museum of Man, 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 239-2001.

EXHIBIT: "Conversations in Culture: A Tenth Anniversary Retrospective" featuring carvings, figurines, jewelry, blown glass & pottery by Native American artisans. Through April 30. Daily, 10am-4:30pm. $6. San Diego Museum of Man, 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 239-2001.

EXHIBIT: "Folk Art of Mexico" includes ceramics, metal work, textiles, baskets, toys & masks. Through June. Tues.-Sun., 10am-4pm. $5. Mingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park. 239-0003.

EXHIBIT: San Diego Model Railroad Museum presents an exhibition in miniature, "Great Trains of the Twentieth Century." Through July 5. Tues.-Fri., 11am-4pm; Sat. & Sun., 11am-5pm. $4. 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-0199.

EXHIBIT: "Off Broadway: New Art from Downtown San Diego." Through May 31. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm; Sun., noon-5pm. Free. Museum of Contemporary Art Downtown, 1001 Kettner Blvd. (619) 234-1001.

EXHIBIT: Sumner & Dene Creations in Art presents the 4th Annual Furniture Showcase and new paintings by abstract artist Walter Redondo. Through April 15. Daily, 10am-6pm; Sun., 11am-4pm. Free. 2807 University Ave. (619) 688-5969.

EXHIBIT: "A Communion of the Spirits: African American Quilters, Preservers and Their Stories." Through June 4. Tues.-Sun., 10am-4:30pm. $5. San Diego Historical Society, 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 232-6203.

EXHIBIT: Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents its "Third Biennial Artists' Books Juried Exhibition." Through April 16. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm; Wed. until 8:30pm. 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. (858) 454-5872.

EXHIBIT: The San Diego Aerospace Museum celebrates the achievements of women in aviation and space flight in "Women of Flight." Through Sept. 30. Daily, 10am-4:30pm. $8. 2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park. (619) 234-8291.

EXHIBIT: The San Diego Art Institute presents sculptures by Sarah Strangeland and paintings by Judith Parenio plus the David G. Fleet Young Artists Gallery hosting San Ysidro Middle School and the "Regional Artists" & "One Foot" shows juried by David Beck Brown. Through April 30. Tues.-Sat., 10am-4pm; Sun., noon-4pm. $3. 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 236-0011.

EXHIBIT: Reuben H. Fleet Science Center presents "Color Play," a traveling exhibit on the science of color. Through July 3. Opens daily at 9:30am. $10. Balboa Park. (619) 238-1233.

EXHIBIT: "Barela: Remembering a Village Artist" is an exhibition of 40 religious, secular and abstract woodcarvings by Hispanic artist Patrocinio Barela. Through May 14. Daily, 10am-4:30pm. $6. San Diego Museum of Man, 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 239-2001.

EXHIBIT: "Eastman Johnson: Painting America" draws together a wealth of work from a career spanning the Civil War era to the turn of the century. Through May 21. Tues.-Sun., 10am-4:30pm. $8. San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 232-7931.

EXHIBIT: To enter the spring season, Sushi Performance and Visual Art exhibits "Eye Candy" by Mary Fleener and "The most powerful lens is a humble spirit" by Margarat Nee. Through April 15th. Thurs.-Sat., noon-4pm or by appointment. 320 11th Ave. (619) 235-2266.

EXHIBIT: Reuben H. Fleet Science Center presents "TechnoVation," an exhibition highlighting San Diego’s most innovative science and technology developments. Through 2000. Opens daily at 9:30am. $10. Balboa Park. (619) 238-1233.
EXHIBIT: The Different Strokes group of artists shows their paintings at the San Diego Hospice Downstairs Gallery. Through April. 4311 3rd Ave. (619) 688-1600.

EXHIBIT: The San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum presents an exhibit of historic "Sports Illustrated" Covers featuring San Diegans. Through May. Daily, 10am-4:30pm. $4. Federal Bldg., 2131 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park. (619) 234-2544.

EXHIBIT: "Expanded Vision: Highlights from the Permanent Collection" features more than 220 images by 70 photographers spanning the history of the art form, in celebration of the Museum of Photographic Arts' reopening. Through May 29. Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm; Sun., noon-5pm. $6. 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 238-7559.

EXHIBIT: The San Diego Historical Society presents "Elegant Fantasy: The Jewelry of Arline Fisch." Through July 30. Tues.-Sun., 10am-4:30pm. $5. 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 232-6203.

EXHIBIT: "Selections from the Permanent Collection: The 1980s." Through May 31. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm; Sun., noon-5pm. Free. Museum of Contemporary Art Downtown, 1001 Kettner Blvd. (619) 234-1001.

FILM: IMAX film "Dolphins" at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. Through summer. Call for daily schedule. $9. Balboa Park. (619) 238-1233.

PERFORMANCE: The comedy "Triple Espresso" plays eight times per week at The Horton Grand Theatre. Weds. & Thurs., 7:30pm; Fri., 8pm; Sat., 1, 5 & 8pm; Sun., 3 & 7pm. $32.50-$34.50. 444 4th Ave. (619) 234-9583.

PERFORMANCE: "Forever Plaid" performs 8 shows a week at The Theatre in Old Town. Tues.-Fri., 8pm; Sat., 5 & 8pm; Wed. & Sun., 3pm. $25-$35. 4040 Twiggs St. (619) 688-2494.

THEATER: San Diego Repertory Theatre presents "R. Buckminster Fuller: The History (and Mystery) of the Universe," a one-man show performed by Ron Campbell. Through April 23. Wed.-Sat., 8pm; Sun. & Tues., 7pm; Sun., 2pm; additional matinees, April 5 & 19, 2pm. $21-$34. Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza. (619) 544-1000.

THEATER: The Old Globe Theatre presents the comedy "Over the River and Through the Woods" by Joe DiPietro. Through April 30. Tues.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 7pm; Sat. & Sun matinees, 2pm. $23-$42. 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. (619) 239-2255.

THEATER: The Old Globe Theatre presents Steven Dietz's romantic thriller "Private Eyes." Through April 30. Tues.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 7pm; Sat. & Sun matinees, 2pm. $23-$42. 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. (619) 239-2255.

THEATER: Diversionary Theatre presents "Angels in AmericaÐPart II Perestroika." Through April 22. Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; Sun. 7pm; three matinees scheduled at 2pm. $12-$17. 4545 Park Blvd. (619) 220-6830.

EXHIBIT: "The Joy of Flowers" by Off Track Gallery April artist of the month, Joan Land. Through April 30. Daily, 9am-6pm. Off Track Gallery, 510 N. Coast Hwy. 101, Encinitas. (760) 942-3636.

EXHIBIT: "Racing Around San Diego" highlights the various area tracks and the cars that made the laps. Through May 31. Daily, 10am-4:30pm. $7. San Diego Automotive Museum, 2080 Pan American Plaza, No. 12, Balboa Park. (619) 231-2886.

EXHIBIT: "Artists Guild Presents" is a collaboration between the Artists Guild and the San Diego Museum of Art to recognize the work of San Diego County artists. Through June 25. Tues.-Sun., 10am-4:30pm. $8. San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 232-7931.

OPERA: San Diego Opera presents Italian bass-baritone Ferruccio Furlanetto in the title role of Mozart's "Don Giovanni." Through April 12. April 1, 4 & 12, 7pm; April 7, 8pm; April 9, 2pm. $31 and up. Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St. (619) 570-1100.

CONCERT: The San Diego Museum of Art presents Westwind Brass performing "Music of Our Time," with new, interesting and accessible works for the modern brass quintet. 7:30pm. $20. 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966.

EXHIBIT: "Paint San Diego" is an all-media group show with more than 30 local artists. Through April 29. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm. The Artists Gallery, 7420 Girard Ave., La Jolla. (619) 459-5844.

LECTURE: "The Market or a MasterÐHow is Medical Care to be Allocated?" is a UCSD Regents' Public Lecture presented by William Nelson. 4:30-6pm. Ida & Cecil Green Faculty Club, UCSD Campus. (858) 534-6386.

JAZZ: The San Diego Museum of Art continues its monthly Jazz in the Park performance series with Blues Summit 2 featuring Daryl Johnson, Billy Thompson, Len Rainey, Michele Lundeen, Steve White, Gayma D, Billy Watson, Fred Heath, Larry Logan and Paul Kimbarow. 5:30-7:30pm. $9. Sculpture Court Cafe, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966.

PERFORMANCE: California Ballet Company presents the 40th anniversary tour of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Through April 6. 8pm. $29-$47. California Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. (858) 560-6741.

THEATER: A Mexican musical in English, "Adios Mama Carlota," and one-act play "Mad Queen Carlota" are presented in a double bill. Through April 6. 7pm. $10. Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza.

EVENT: Promote La Jolla Inc. sponsors "First Thursday in the Village of La Jolla," with live entertainment and a variety of special offers from stores, galleries and restaurants, including a La Jolla Spring Fling celebration with a raffle and Easter egg contest for adults and children alike. 5-8pm. Free. Village of La Jolla. (858) 454-5718.

PERFORMANCE: Sushi Performance and Visual Arts and the Patricia Rincon Dance Collective present "Kultur Mix III," a cross-cultural event created to foster artistic exchange among American, Mexican and Swiss choreographers. Through April 15. April 6-10 & 13-15, 8pm. 320 11th Ave. (619) 235-2266.

PERFORMANCE: Modern dance trio Second Hand performs at UCSD. 8pm. $20. Mandeville Auditorium, UCSD Campus. (858) 534-8497.

PERFORMANCE: The SDSU Jazz Ensemble #1 performs with guest artist Kim Richmond. 7pm. $10. Smith Recital Hall, SDSU Campus. (619) 594-1696.

EVENT: The 15th Annual Spring Home/Garden Show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds features a Horticultural Village, more than 16 theatrically lit gardens, and more than 400 exhibits with products and services for inside and outside the home. Through April 9. Fri., noon-8pm; Sat., 10am-8pm; Sun., 10am-5pm. $8.2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. (619) 552-8333.

EXHIBIT: Joseph Bellows Gallery features "Jayne Hinds Bidaut Tintypes." Through May 13. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Joseph Bellows Gallery, 7661 Girard Ave., (858) 456-5620.

EXHIBIT: Clay for a Day! features local artist Susan E. Roden's ceramic plates and vessels with images of koi fish. Through June. 1622 W. Lewis St. (619) 298-1333.

PERFORMANCE: Spruce Street Forum hosts Terry Riley and Stefano Scodanibbio performing "Diamond Fiddle Language" in its Fresh Sound Music Series. 8pm. $20. 301 Spruce St. (619) 295-0301.

PERFORMANCE: The La Jolla Chamber Music Society continues its 2000 Piano Series with Louis Lortie. 8pm. $30-$60. Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. (858) 459-3728.

PERFORMANCE: The St. James Music Series presents soprano Kelly Nassief. 7:30pm. $10. 743 Prospect St., La Jolla. (858) 459-3421.

THEATER: The Coronado Playhouse presents the comedy "The Solid Gold Cadillac." Through May 14. Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2pm. $12 & $15. 1775 Strand Way. (619) 435-4856.

THEATER: Lamb's Players Theatre continues its 2000 season with the one-man show "Damien." Through May 14. Tues.-Thurs., 7:30pm; Fri., 8pm; Sat. 4:30 & 8pm; Sun., 2pm. $14-$34. 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado. (619) 437-0600.

CONCERT: Jack Jones and Shirley JonesÐKeeping Up with the Joneses. 7:30pm. $31-$56. East County Performing Arts Center, 210 E. Main St., El Cajon. (888) ETM-TIXS.

EVENT: Learn about the environment and composting with live earthworms when the Children's Museum presents Green Machine. 10am-4pm. 200 W. Island Ave. (619) 233-KIDS.

EVENT: The San Diego Chapter of the Association for Women in Science hosts a Spring Gala to benefit its scholarship fund. 6:30-11pm. House of Hospitality, Balboa Park. (619) 687-5580.

PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Symphony continues its Light Bulb series with "A Picture is Worth A Thousand Notes," featuring an artist painting to live music, art curators and works. 8pm. $10-$45. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St. (619) 235-0804.

PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Museum of Art invites kids ages 5 through 12 to its Second Saturday Storytelling series, where professional storyteller Harlynne Geisler leads the children through imaginative journeys. 2pm. $5. 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966.

CONCERT: The San Dieguito Performing Arts Association presents "Still Baroque." 7pm. $15. Carlsbad Library, 1775 Dove Ln. (760) 752-5078.

EVENT: Opera members are invited to mingle with San Diego Opera artists from "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "Don Giovanni" at Meet the Stars (and the Cars). 6pm. Main showroom, Miramar Audi.(619) 235-7636.

JAZZ: Richard Hunter Jazz Harmonica Concert. 7pm. $10. WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd. (619) 230-1190.

PERFORMANCE: The La Jolla Chamber Music Society presents flutist Mimi Stillman in its 1999-2000 Discovery Series. 5pm. $15. Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. (858) 459-3728.

PERFORMANCE: The SDSU African Ensemble performs a fund-raiser concert. 7pm. $4-$10. Smith Recital Hall, SDSU Campus. (619) 594-7452.

PERFORMANCE: USD presents Piano Four-Hand with guest pianists Magdolna Bornemisza and Dmitry Dirichenko. 2pm. $8. Shiley Theatre, USD Campus. (619) 260-2280.

TOUR: A spring home tour in Coronado Village benefits the Coronado School of the Arts. Noon-4pm. $18 in advance, $20 at the door. (619) 522-8969.

PERFORMANCE: San Diego Mini-Concerts presents Lin Hong, solo piano, as part of its Brown Bag series. Noon. Free. Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza. (858) 587-8979.

LECTURE: Scientist Joan Stiles discusses "The Ever-Changing Brain: New Insights on Nature vs. Nurture" at the UCSD Millennium Lecture Series. 7pm. Free. Institute of the Americas Auditorium, UCSD Campus. (858) 822-0510.

WORKSHOP: Make people, animals or anything you can imagine from material you normally throw way when the Children's Museum presents Junk Sculpture. Recommended for ages 5 years and older. April 12, 14 & 18, 1pm. $2. 200 W. Island Ave. (619) 233-KIDS.

EVENT: San Diego Opera hosts an Artists Roundtable with performers of "A Streetcar Named Desire," as part of the Opera OnSites series. 5:30pm. $5 for nonmembers. Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St. (619) 235-7636.

EXHIBIT: "Submarines: A Century of Silent Service." Through 2000. Daily, 9am-8pm. $6. San Diego Maritime Museum, 1492 N. Harbor Dr. (619) 234-9153, Ext. 101.

EVENT: The arts, crafts and cultures of the American Southwest are featured at Bazaar del Mundo's 13th annual Santa Fe Market. Through April 16. Fri. & Sat., 10am-9pm; Sun., 10am-5pm. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, 2754 Calhoun St. (619) 296-3161.

EXHIBIT: David Zapf Gallery presents "Gallery Artists 2000," a group exhibition of photography, paintings, drawings and more. Through May 6. Thurs.-Sat, noon-5pm and by appointment. 2400 Kettner Blvd. (619) 232-5004.

EXHIBIT: Spruce Street Forum presents Architect Teddy Cruz exhibiting past and present work including paintings, drawings and architectural constructions. Through June 15. Thurs.-Sun., 1-6pm and by appointment. Free. 301 Spruce St. (619) 295-0301.

FILM: A screening of "South Pacific" on the sails of the tall ship "Star of India." Through April 15. Gate opens at 7pm, film at dusk. $10. San Diego Maritime Museum, 1492 N. Harbor Dr. (619) 234-9153, Ext. 101.

PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Symphony continues its Connoisseur Series, sponsored by Qualcomm, with virtuoso Calvin Price and acclaimed conductor Enrique Diemecke leading performances of the works of Hummel, Sibelius and Diemecke. Through April 15. 8pm. $15-$60. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St. (619) 235-0804.

THEATER: San Diego Junior Theatre presents "The Music Man." Through April 30. Fri., 7pm; Sat. & Sun., 2pm. $7-$9. Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park. (619) 239-8355.

CONCERT: First Unitarian Universalist Church continues its Spring 2000 Concert Series with "A Festival of Czech Music." 7:30pm. $8. 4190 Front St. (619) 298-4580.

EVENT: Blues Lovers United San Diego and the Beaux Arts Festival present the Blues & BBQ with live music, Southern folk art and a barbecue dinner. 7pm-2am. $10. Culy Trucking Building, 338 7th Ave. (858) 490-1157.

EXHIBIT: "Artists Guild 2000 All California" is a presentation of works by artists who live and work in California, chosen by juror Charles Reid. Through May 21. Tues.-Sun., 10am-4:30pm. $8. San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 232-7931.

LECTURE: Yogi Bhajan gives a lecture and a meditation class. 3-5pm. $54. Pacific Church of Religious Science, 2525 Cushing Rd. (off Rosecrans, on the grounds of the S.D. Naval Training Center.) (858) 587-9698.

MEETING: The April meeting of the Romance Writers of America features e-publisher Lorraine Stephens from Starlight Writer Publications in the morning and Roz Denny Fox addressing "Building Unforgettable Characters" in the afternoon. $20. Quality Resort, 875 Hotel Circle S. (619) 447-5409.

PERFORMANCE: The La Jolla Chamber Music Society continues its 1999-2000 Revelle Series with pianist Wu Han. 8pm. $30 & $40. Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. (858) 459-3728.

CONCERT: First Presbyterian Church hosts Westminster Choir presents Handel's "Messiah" Parts II & III. 7pm. 230 Date St. (619) 232-7513.

EVENT: Multi-Cultural Earth Day 2000 is an outdoor event featuring reggae bands, contemporary jazz, Native American drummers and more. 12:30pm. Free. WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd. (619) 230-1190.

PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Symphony continues its Spring to the Center Series with virtuoso Calvin Price and acclaimed conductor Enrique Diemecke leading performances of the works of Hummel, Sibelius and Diemecke. 2pm. $10-$45. California Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. (619) 235-0804.

PERFORMANCE: USD presents Choral Scholars Spring Concert, "Generations IV." 2pm. $8. Shiley Theatre, USD Campus. (619) 260-2280.

WORKSHOP: Create spring artworks and a flowerpot and listen to stories about colorful places at the "Colors from the Garden Family Day Festival" at the San Diego Museum of Art. 1:30-4:30pm. $10. 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1956.

EVENT: LEAD San Diego presents Score One For San Diego-The Hottest Ticket In Town, a fun and dynamic party that includes interactive games, live auction, dinner and dancing. 6pm-midnight. $100. Hall of Champions, Balboa Park.(619) 232-3918.

LECTURE: San Diego Opera presents an Opera Preview Lecture for "A Streetcar Named Desire," as part of the Opera OnSites series. 2pm. San Diego Public Library, 820 E St. (619) 236-5810.

LECTURE: San Diego Opera presents an Opera Preview Lecture for "A Streetcar Named Desire," as part of the Opera OnSites series. 7pm. University Christian Church, Hillcrest. (619) 295-4146.

EVENT: Watch several short silent films with live musical accompaniment at the debut of The Teeny-Tiny Pit Orchestra for Silent Films led by Scott Paulson. 6pm. Seuss Room (main floor of Geisel Library), UCSD campus. (858) 534-8074.

EVENT: The San Diego Actors Theatre presents a reader's theater production of "Emerging Women in Literature," developed and presented by Patricia Elmore Costa and a company of actors. 7:30pm. $15. The San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966.

EVENT: The Del Mar Antique Show & Sale features antiques and collectibles. Through April 23. Fri. & Sat., 10am-7pm; Sun., 10am-5pm. $6. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. (760) 943-7500.

THEATER: Scripps Ranch Theatre rounds out its 1999-2000 season with Neil Simon's comedy, "Last of the Red Hot Lovers." Through May 13. Fri. & Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2pm. $12. Legler Benbough Theatre, USIU Campus. (858) 578-7728.

EVENT: The 5th annual Easter Bonnet Parade and Hat Contest in the Gaslamp Quarter features a children's hat-making workshop, a parade down 5th Ave., an egg hunt and more. 9:30am. $10 in advance, $12 day of event. Island Ave. between 4th & 5th avenues. (619) 238-6026.

LECTURES: San Diego Opera hosts Pre-Opera Lectures for "A Streetcar Named Desire." April 22 & 25, 5:45pm; April 28, 6:45pm; April 30, 12:45pm. Free to operagoers. Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St. (619) 235-7636.

OPERA: San Diego Opera presents the new American opera by Andre Previn, "A Streetcar Named Desire," based on the Tennessee Williams play. Through April 30. April 22 & 25, 7pm; April 28, 8pm; April 30, 2pm. $31 and up. Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St. (619) 570-1100.

PERFORMANCE: Spruce Street Forum presents Cecil Lytle in a solo piano concert in its Fresh Sound Music Series. 8pm. $15. 301 Spruce St. (619) 295-0301.

PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Chamber Orchestra continues a series of Carnival Concerts, designed for children 2-10 years old and their families, with "Flights of Fancy." 4pm. $10 . Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. (888) 848-SDCO.

PARADE: The 15th Annual La Jolla Easter Hat Parade. Noon. Gather at the corner of Hershel & Prospect. (858) 454-2600.

EVENT: The Westgate Hotel presents an Eggceptional Champagne Easter Brunch. 10am-3:30pm. $34.95. 1055 2nd Ave. (619) 238-1818.

OPERA: San Diego Opera presents internationally renowned soprano Galina Gorchakova in recital. $40. Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. (619) 232-7636.

WORKSHOP: Creativity Workout is a program of exercises designed to develop creativity, mental flexibility and communication skills presented by Jacquie Lowell. 7:30-10pm. $15. Radiance Studio, 1618 W. Lewis St. (858) 581-0050.

PERFORMANCE: Graduate performance students offer an eclectic repertoire at UCSD Dept. of Music's Performer's Forum. 8pm. Free. Mandeville Recital Hall, UCSD Campus. (858) 534-5404.

PERFORMANCE: Mainly Mozart's Fourth Annual spotlight Series, "The Concertmasters Series," concludes with Martin Chalifour, concertmaster of the Los Angeles Philharmonic accompanied by pianist Anton Nel. 8pm. $15. Avo Playhouse, 303 Main St., Vista. (760) 724-2110.

PERFORMANCE: The Connoisseur Series at SDSU presents Angeles String Quartet. 7pm. $10-$15. Smith Recital Hall, SDSU Campus. (619) 594-1696.

EVENT: Sony ArtWalk is a two-day event showcasing the talents of San Diego’s arts community set along a 1.5-mile stretch of Downtown. Painting, sculpture, dance, poetry, drama, opera, film and much more are featured. 10am-6pm each day. Free. Along Kettner Blvd. and India St. in Little Italy. (619) 615-1090.

EVENT: "Color Your World" is the theme of this year’s USIU International Friendship Festival with food, crafts and entertainment. 10am-6pm. Free. Library lawn, USIU Campus. (858) 635-4607.

EVENT: The San Diego Historical Society presents a five-bedroom, Monterey-style home with ocean views as its Showcase 2000 house. Through May 29. $15 before April 15, $20 after April 15 and at the door. 1802 Amalfi St., La Jolla.(619) 533-7355.

EXHIBIT: "Power and Desire: South Asian Paintings from the San Diego Museum of Art, Edwin Binney 3rd Collection." Through July 30. Tues.-Sun., 10am-4:30pm. $8. San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 232-7931.

PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Symphony screens the 1927 film "It" starring Clara Bow, accompanied by live organ. 7:30pm. $10-$20. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St. (619) 235-0804.

PERFORMANCE: La Jolla Symphony & Chorus continues its 45th Anniversary Season with "Red Star," performing works by Shostakovich and Schnittke. Sat., 8pm; Sun., 3pm. $16. Mandeville Auditorium, UCSD Campus. (858) 534-4637.

PERFORMANCE: Mainly Mozart's Fourth Annual spotlight Series, "The Concertmasters Series," concludes with Martin Chalifour, concertmaster of the Los Angeles Philharmonic accompanied by pianist Anton Nel. 8pm. $30. The Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John J. Hopkins Dr., La Jolla. (619) 239-0100.

CONCERT: Athenaeum Jazz at The Neurosciences Institute presents Charles Lloyd Quartet. 8pm. $22. The Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John J. Hopkins Dr., La Jolla. (858) 454-5872.

EVENT: More than 80 museums, performing arts venues, and cultural and recreational attractions feature special floral-themed activities for the family during the annual Buds 'n Blooms Floral Fiesta in Balboa Park. Through May 31. (619) 239-0512.

EXHIBIT: Pastel Society of San Diego presents a juried art show. Through May 14. Studio 21, Spanish Village, Balboa Park. (619) 295-7240.

EVENT: The 9th Annual Vista Hill Fashion Show to benefit the Donald K. Allen ParentCare Family Recovery Center. Hyatt Regency San Diego, One Market Place. (619) 521-4353.

EXHIBIT: Members of garden clubs and Ikebana International interpret artworks through floral arrangements at the San Diego Museum of Art's "Art Alive 2000." Through May 7. May 5, 10am-6pm; May 6, 10am-9pm; May 7, 10am-5pm. $10. Municipal Gymnasium, Balboa Park. (619) 232-7931.