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ONGOING EVENTS
CONCERT SERIES: The Spreckels Organ Society presents Festival 2000, the Thirteenth Annual International summer Organ Festival. Through Aug. 28. Mondays, 7:30pm. Free. Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park. (619) 702-8138.
CONCERT SERIES: See jazz, swing, blues, barbershop quartets, gospel, country and more at the 20th season of Twilight in the Park concerts. Through Aug. 31. Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6:15-7:15pm. Free. Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park. (619) 239-0512.
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: Enjoy dancing, cocktails and moonlight views of Mission Bay on the 19th Century Mississippi-style paddlewheeler boat The Bahia Belle. Wed.-Sat. starting at 6:30pm, the Bahia Belle can be boarded every hour on the half hour from the Bahia Hotel, 998 W. Mission Bay Dr., or every hour on the hour from the Catamaran Resort Hotel, 3999 Mission Blvd. $6. (858) 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.
DANCE: Francisca Atule, a native of the Fra Fra tribe of Northern Ghana in West Africa, teaches traditional African Dance Forms every Saturday afternoon at the WorldBeat Center. 3pm. 2100 Park Blvd. (619) 230-1190.
EVENT: "California Dreamin'" is the theme of the 2000 Del Mar Fair, with an international sandcastle building competition, a boat show, flower and garden show, entertainment, Fun Zone and more. Through July 4. Gates open daily at 10am. $8.50. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. (858) 793-5555.
EVENT: San Diego Repertory Theatre's Seventh Annual san Diego Jewish Arts Festival celebrates theatre, music, song, dance and visual arts. Through July 10. Wed.-Sat., noon-8pm; Sun. & Tues., noon-7pm. $8-$32. Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza. (619) 544-1000.
EVENT: Every Friday night in June and July the Gaslamp Quarter Association presents a happy hour music block party at the Lite's Out Lounge. 4:30-7pm. Free. 5th & Island. (619) 233-5227.
EXHIBIT: "About Faces" features masks, mirrors, graphic images, computers and video. Opens daily at 9:30am. $6.50. Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park. (619) 238-1233.
EXHIBIT: Robson Gallery presents a Fifth Anniversary Group Show with oils by Ruo Li. Through Aug. 31. 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: 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: Reuben H. Fleet Science Center presents "Meteor Storm," a new virtual reality attraction. Opens daily at 9:30am. $6.50. Balboa Park. (619) 238-1233.
EXHIBIT: "Jean Lowe: The Evolutionary Cul de Sac" features new work by the San Diego-based artist, and earlier paintings and sculptures. Through Aug. 13. Daily, 11am-5pm; closed Wed. Free. Museum of Contemporary Art Downtown, 1001 Kettner Blvd. (619) 234-1001.
EXHIBIT: Sumner & Dene Creations in Art celebrates its female artists with "The Women of Sumner & Dene." Through July 16. Daily, 10am-6pm; Sun., 10am-4pm. Free. 2807 University Ave. (619) 688-5969.
EXHIBIT: Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents "Rolf Handler: New Works/oil paintings, mixed media, artist's books." Through July 22. 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: 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. $6.50. Balboa Park. (619) 238-1233.
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: "Class Acts: Cadillac and Packard" highlights the cars that captured American prosperity. Through Oct. 1. Daily, 10am-4:30pm. $7. San Diego Automotive Museum, 2080 Pan American Plaza, No. 12, Balboa Park. (619) 231-2886.
EXHIBIT: "Power and Desire: South Asian Paintings from the San Diego Museum of Art, Edwin Binney 3rd Collection." Through Aug. 13. Tues.-Sun., 10am-4:30pm. $8. San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 232-7931.
EXHIBIT: "Catch Our Smile" commemorates the colorful history of San Diego’s airline, PSA, with uniforms, photographs and other artifacts. Daily, 10am-4:30pm. $8. San Diego Aerospace Museum, 2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park. (619) 234-8291.
EXHIBIT: "Susan Rankaitis: Drawn from Science," a unique hybrid of painting and photography. Through Aug. 13. Mon.-Sun., 10am-5pm. $6. Museum of Photographic Arts, 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 238-7559.
EXHIBIT: "Weird San Diego: Capturing the Public's Eye—Photographs from the Collection that Startle, Surprise, Amuse and Confuse." Through Sept. 24. Tues.-Sun., 10am-4:30pm. $5. San Diego Historical Society, 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 232-6203.
EXHIBIT: "Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Twentieth Century Mexican Art: The Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection." Through Sept. 4. Weekdays, 11am-8pm; weekends, 11am-5pm; closed Wednesdays. $4. Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. (858) 454-3541.
EXHIBIT: Santa Ysabel Art Gallery presents Plein Air 5—The Romance of Painting Outdoors. Through Aug. 13. Wed.-Sun., 10am-5pm. 30352 Hwy. 78 at Hwy. 79. (760) 765-1676.
EXHIBIT: "Submarines: A Century of Silent Service." Through 2000. Daily, 9am-9pm. $6. San Diego Maritime Museum, 1492 N. Harbor Dr. (619) 234-9153, Ext. 101.
EXHIBIT: The Next Wave: New Painting in Southern California includes 70 works by 20 artists. Through Sept. 10. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm; Sun., noon-5pm. $5. California Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. (800) 988-4253.
EXHIBIT: The new, permanent Korean War Exhibit focuses on the air war, featuring the MiG-15 and F-86 Sabre fighter, a J-47 engine, pilot images, artifacts, war-era model airplanes and more. Daily, 10am-4:30pm. $8. San Diego Aerospace Museum, 2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park. (619) 234-8291.
EXHIBIT: The San Diego Zoo invites families to explore dawn-to-dark fun with its Morning Zoo Rise and Nighttime Zoo programs. Through Sept. 4. Daily, 7:30am-9pm; visitors may remain on grounds until 10pm. $18. Balboa Park. (619) 234-3153.
EXHIBIT: Montana's American Grill presents "Vessels," a new series of paintings by international artist Judith Jarcho. Mon.-Fri., lunch & dinner, Sat. & Sun., dinner only. 1421 University Ave. (888) 518-2424.
FILM: IMAX film "Dolphins" at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. Through fall. Call for daily schedule. $11. Balboa Park. (619) 238-1233.
FILM: IMAX film "Wild California" at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. Through December. Call for daily schedule. $11. 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.
PERFORMANCE: Families can learn about the ancient Kumeyaay traditions and American Indian folklore in the show "The Spirit of Nightfire." Through November. Nightly, 9pm. Viejas Outlet Center, 5000 Willows Rd., Alpine. (800) 847-6537.
THEATER: North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Tennessee Williams' classic, "The Glass Menagerie." Through July 16. Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; Sun. 2 & 7pm; July 15, 2pm; call for exceptions. $20-$22. 987 D Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Solana Beach. (888) 776-NCRT.
THEATER: The Coronado Playhouse presents the murder mystery "The Mousetrap." Through July 30. Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2pm. $12 & $15. 1775 Strand Way. (619) 435-4856.
THEATER: Lamb's Players Theatre continues its 2000 season with the musical revue "American Rhythm." Through July 16. Tues.-Thurs., 7:30pm; Fri., 8pm; Sat. 4:30 & 8pm; Sun., 2pm. $14-$38. 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado. (619) 437-0600.
THEATER: San Diego Repertory Theatre presents "Celebration of the Lizard," a world premiere based on the music and lyrics of rock icons The Doors. Through July 2. Wed.-Sat., 8pm; Sun. & Tues., 7pm ; Sun., 2pm. $30-$37. Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza. (619) 544-1000.
THEATER: Sledgehammer Theatre opens its 2000-2001 Season with "The Ghost Sonata" by August Strindberg. Through July 23. Thurs.-Sun., 8:30pm. $15-$18. Saint Cecilia's Playhouse, 1620 6th Ave. (619) 544-1484.
THEATER: Vantage Theatre presents "Artery," an interactive theatrical maze created by the San Francisco avant-garde theatre troupe Antenna. Through Labor Day. Daily, 2-10pm. $5. Belmont Park, Mission Bay. (619) 262-6162.
THEATER: The Muse Theatre premieres its season of theatre events with Ron Campbell's dark comedy, "Sinker." Through summer. Fri. & Sat. evenings. $12. Gaslamp District. (619) 284-2937.
THEATER: La Jolla Playhouse continues its 2000 Season with Keith Johnstone's "Lifegame." Through July 9. Tues.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 7pm; Sat. & Sun. matinees, 2pm. 2910 La Jolla Village Dr. (858) 550-1010.
THEATER: WorldBeat Center presents SouthEastern Community Theatre's Production of Loni Berry's family musical, "Brer Rabbit." Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; Sun. 2pm. $20. 2100 Park Blvd. (619) 263-7911.
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EXHIBIT: Reuben H. Fleet Science Center presents "ExploraZone," with 30 exhibits designed to make science, math and technology engaging, exciting and fun. Through June 2001. Opens daily at 9:30am. $6.50. Balboa Park. (619) 238-1233.
EXHIBIT: "JAZZ: William Claxton" features photographs of jazz greats such as Billie Holiday, Charlie Parker, Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington. Through Aug. 15. Tues.-Sat., 11am-5pm; Wed., 11am-8pm. William D. Cannon Art Gallery, 1775 Dove Ln., Carlsbad. (760) 602-2021.
EXHIBIT: "Teapot XI" features handcrafted teapots, miniature tea sets, sugar bowls and creamers, teacups and more. Through Aug. 27. Gallery Alexander, 7925 Girard Ave., La Jolla. (858) 459-9433.
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EVENT: Barona Casino presents a pre-Fourth of July picnic, with live music, inflatable attractions, face painting, raffles, food and more, to benefit Mothers Against Drunk Driving. A Fireworks Extravaganza follows. Picnic, 4pm; fireworks, 9pm. Free. 1000 Wildcat Canyon Rd., Lakeside. (619) 443-2300.
EXHIBIT: Off Track Gallery presents the 6th annual southern California Art Show, "Small Images @ Offtrack Gallery." Through July 28. Daily, 9am-6pm. Off Track Gallery, 510 N. Coast Hwy. 101, Encinitas. (760) 942-3636.
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EVENT: Old Town San Diego State Historic Park presents an 1800s 4th of July Celebration featuring hay and pony rides, sack races, watermelon seed spitting, cow chip throwing, egg toss contests, the City Guard Band and more. 11:30am-4pm. 2754 Calhoun St. (619) 293-0117.
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EXHIBIT: "Summer Tapestry" is a show of recent watercolor works by Beverly Franklin. Through Aug. 5. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm. The Artists Gallery, 7420 Girard Ave., La Jolla. (619) 459-5844.
JAZZ: The San Diego Museum of Art continues its monthly Jazz in the Park performance series with Da Bass! featuring some of San Diego’s premier bass players: Bert Turetzky, Bob Magnusson, Marshall Hawkins, Rob Thorsen, Kristin Korb and Cecil McBee. 5:30-7:30pm. $9. Sculpture Court Cafe, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966.
WORKSHOP: Paint a beautiful picture based on the style of Vincent van Gogh when the Children's Museum presents Starry Night for ages 3 & up. Through July 9. July 5, 7, 8 & 9, 1-2pm. $2. 200 W. Island Ave. (619) 233-KIDS.
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THEATER: Starlight Theatre presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's "South Pacific." Through July 16. Thurs.-Sun., 8pm. $9.75-$39.50. 2005 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park. (619) 544-7800.
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EXHIBIT: Joseph Bellows Gallery features "Charting Paradise: A Nineteenth Century View of Ceylon by Charles T. Scowen." Through Sept. 2. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Joseph Bellows Gallery, 7661 Girard Ave., (858) 456-5620.
JAZZ: La Casa del Zorro Desert Resort opens its Summer Jazz & Blues Festival with Jaime Valle & Equinox. Through July 8. Fri. & Sat., 7-11pm; Sat., noon-3pm. Free. 3845 Yaqui Pass Rd. (800) 824-1884.
PERFORMANCE: San Diego Symphony continues its Summer Pops 2000 season with "Judy Collins in Concert." Through July 8. 7:30pm. $15-$55. Navy Pier, 960 N. Harbor Dr. (619) 235-0804.
THEATER: San Diego Junior Theatre presents the musical "Really Rosie." Through July 16. Fri., 7pm; Sat., 11am & 2pm; Sun., 2pm. $7-$9. Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park. (619) 239-8355.
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EVENT: KGTV/San Diego’s 10 presents 10 Leadership Day with the Big Daddy Swing Band, Sky10 Helicopter, financial advice, career opportunities, fingerprinting for kids and more. 10am-3pm. Free. Qualcomm Stadium, 9449 Friars Rd. (800) 527-3232.
MEETING: Help in in the fight against Leukemia and other blood-related cancers by training to walk or run a marathon, cycle a century or compete a triathlon in support of a local patient when the San Diego/Hawaii Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society presents Informational Meetings for teams headed to Honolulu and Tucson. Through July 22. Call for times and locations throughout San Diego. (858) 277-1800.
THEATER: The Old Globe Theatre presents William Shakespeare's "Henry V." Through Aug. 12. Tues.-Sun., 8pm. $23-$42. Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. (619) 239-2255.
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CONCERT SERIES: Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents pianist Gustavo Romero performing the Leipzig keyboard works of Johann Sebastian Bach in a festival of four concerts. Through July 27. July 9, 16, 23, 4pm; July 27, 7pm. $92 for series; $25 for single concerts. The Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John J. Hopkins Dr., La Jolla. (858) 454-5872.
CONCERT SERIES: The City of Encinitas Community Services Department is presenting the 5th annual family Summer Sunday Concerts by the Sea at Moonlight Beach. Through Aug. 27. July 9 & 23, Aug. 13 & 27, 3- 5pm. Free. Moonlight Beach. (760) 633-2740.
EVENT: The 6th annual July Fest dance celebration. Non-partner dancing, 12:30-1:30pm; International couple dancing with dancers in the costumes of many different countries, 1:30-5pm. Free. Balboa Park Club building. (619) 422-5540.
EXHIBIT: Many Hands Gallery presents "Diversity in Design," featuring costume masks, hand-decorated oil lamps, and jewelry made from buttons. Through July 31. Wed.-Sat., 11am-6pm; Sun.-Tues., 11:30am-4pm. 302 Island Ave., Ste. 101. (619) 557-8303.
EXHIBIT: San Diego Hospice features artists from "Painter's Perspective" and local artist Cleo Robinson. Through Sept. 1. Daily, 10am-4pm. Free. 4311 3rd Ave., Hillcrest. (619) 688-2500, Ext. 440.
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EVENT: Community Outreach for Animals of Southern California hosts its 2nd annual Golf Tournament fund-raiser for a mobile spay/neuter veterinary clinic. Shotgun start at 1pm. $150 per person, $550 per foursome includes lunch, dinner, carts and more. StoneRidge Country Club, 17166 Stoneridge Country Club Ln, Poway. (619) 443-5233.
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CLASS: Local artist Joan Grine teaches "Nature in Pastel," a class for artists of all levels at Quail Botanical Gardens. Through Aug. 29. Tuesdays, 1:30-4:30pm. $115 for members, $125 for nonmembers. 230 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas. (760) 436-3036.
JAZZ: The Kokopelli Latin Jazz Ensemble performs original Latin jazz composed by Turiya Mareya at KSDS "Jazz Live." 8pm. San Diego City College Theatre, 1313 12th Ave. (619) 230-1190.
PERFORMANCE: San Diego Playgoers Series presents the musical "Fosse." Through July 16. Tues.-Thurs., 7:30pm; Fri., 8pm; Sat., 2 & 8pm; Sun., 1 & 6pm. $24-$60. Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St. (619) 570-1100.
WEDNESDAY, JULY
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CONCERT SERIES: The staff of the Music Library at UCSD invite you to a 15-Minute Chamber Music Series, featuring a piece from Peter Mueller for contrabassoon and contrabass performed by David Savage and Burt Turetzky, respectively. 12:35-12:50pm. Free. Music library stacks (on the lower level of Geisel Library), UCSD Campus. (858) 534-8074.
GALLERY TOUR: The San Diego Museum of Art presents "Power and Desire: South Asian Paintings" with Dr. Caron Smith. Noon. Free with admission. 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. Repeated July 16 at 2pm. (619) 696-1966.
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LECTURE: Learn how to get your own romance novel started at a 40-minute Writers Workshop. 7pm. Free. Barnes & Noble, 7610 Hazard Center Dr. (619) 220-0175.
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EVENT: View fine art and meet the featured artists when four Gaslamp Quarter galleries celebrate the 5th Gaslamp Gallery Gala. 5:30-9pm. (619) 234-7356.
EXHIBIT: "Palace of Gold & Light: Treasures from the Topkapi, Istanbul" is a traveling exhibition of rare art and artifacts from the royal home of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th century. Through Sept. 24. Tues.-Sun., 10am-6pm; Thurs. until 9pm. $10. San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 232-7931.
FILM: A screening of "Swallows & Amazons" starring Virginia McKenna and Ronald Fraser on the sails of the tall ship "Star of India." Through July 15. Gate opens at 7pm, film at dusk. $10. San Diego Maritime Museum, 1492 N. Harbor Dr. (619) 234-9153, Ext. 101.
PERFORMANCE: San Diego Symphony continues its Summer Pops 2000 season with a "Tchaikovsky Spectacular" weekend, featuring cellist Nina Kotova. Through July 15. 7:30pm. $15-$55. Navy Pier, 960 N. Harbor Dr. (619) 235-0804.
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EVENT: The Burn Run/Fire Expo 2000 features fire truck rides, firefighting demonstrations, live music, food, a community pavilion, kiddie carnival and more to raise money for the Burn Institute's prevention education programs and camps. 1-7pm. Free. Qualcomm Stadium. (858) 541-2277.
PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Chamber Orchestra, with conductor Donald Barra, presents a program entitled "Storm the Bastille" in its summer pops series. Pre-concert entertainment, 7pm; concert, 8pm. $7-$80. Horse Arena, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. (888) 848-SDCO.
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EVENT: More than 250 exhibitors, 2,000 brides and several thousand of their friends and family members are expected at the Bridal Bazaar. 10am-5pm. $8. San Diego Concourse, 3rd & B streets. (858) 755-6601.
EVENT: The 8th annual Sea Chantey Festival co-sponsored by Folk Heritage and the San Diego Maritime Museum features sea chantey musicians, sail handlers, rope-making demonstrations, face painters and more. 10am-4pm. $6. 1492 N. Harbor Dr. (619) 234-9153, Ext. 101.
EVENT: Come Together, a Southern California Beatles fan Club, hosts its 6th annual BeatleFair, featuring live music, prize giveaways and more. 11am-8pm. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Scottish Rite Center, 1895 Camino del Rio S., (619) 687-3687.
EXHIBIT: "Pirates!" Daily, 9am-9pm. $6. San Diego Maritime Museum, 1492 N. Harbor Dr. (619) 234-9153, Ext. 101.
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THEATER: La Jolla Playhouse continues its 2000 Season with David Grimm's "Sheridan." Through Aug. 20. Tues.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 7pm; Sat. & Sun. matinees, 2pm. 2910 La Jolla Village Dr. (858) 550-1010.
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LECTURE: Barbara L. Brody discusses "Living With Macular Degeneration: New Views and Challenges" as part of the Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging's 2000 Public Lecture Series. 6pm. Free. Center for Molecular Genetics Conference Room, UCSD School of Medicine Campus, La Jolla. (858) 534-6299.
SEMINAR: The "Understanding Vision Loss" seminar, offered by The Braille Institute, addresses how to help loved ones live with vision loss. 10am-noon. Free. Braille Institute's San Diego Center, 4555 Executive Dr. (858) 452-1111.
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THEATER: Christian Community Theater continues its 21st season with "Me and My Girl." Through Aug. 5. Thurs.-Sun., 8pm. Mt. Helix Amphitheatre, La Mesa. (619) 588-0206.
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EVENT: TheatreSports Competition of Improvisational Comedy. 8pm. $10. Quentin Crisp Theater, 3704 6th Ave. (619) 465-SHOW.
EVENT: San Diego Lesbian and Gay Pride hosts its annual San Diego Pride weekend, featuring the "Spirit of Stonewall Rally," July 21, 8pm, Hillcrest; a parade featuring grand marshal Margaret Cho and others, July 22, noon, along University Ave. in Hillcrest; and a festival, July 22, 2-10pm and July 23, noon-9pm in Balboa Park. (619) 297-7683.
PERFORMANCE: San Diego Symphony continues its Summer Pops 2000 season with the all-new "Bravo Broadway Now!" featuring hot songs from award-winning musicals. Through July 22. 7:30pm. $15-$55. Navy Pier, 960 N. Harbor Dr. (619) 235-0804.
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THEATER: The Old Globe Theatre presents "God's Man In Texas" by David Rambo. Through Aug. 26. $23-$42. Cassius Carter Center Stage, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. (619) 239-2255.
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CONCERT SERIES: The staff of the Music Library at UCSD invite you to the 15-Minute Chamber Music Series, featuring a harpsichord premiere from composer Matthew Gill and also serious works for toy piano by John Cage. 12:35-12:50pm. Free. Music library stacks (on the lower level of Geisel Library), UCSD Campus. (858) 534-8074.
WORKSHOP: Create a totem pole with colorful paints, sturdy poles and a variety of images when the Children's Museum presents Totem Poles. Recommended for ages 3 years and older. Through July 30. July 26, 28, 29 & 30, 1-2pm. $2. 200 W. Island Ave. (619) 233-KIDS.
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THEATER: Carlsbad Community Theatre presents "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." Through Aug. 6. Thurs.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 2pm. $8-$10. Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center, 3557 Monroe St. (760) 931-8709.
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EVENT: Fashion Careers of California College holds its 14th annual Golden Hanger Fashion Awards Gala celebrating San Diego’s expanding fashion industry. Reception and silent auction, 7pm; dinner, 8:15pm. $65 for dinner and show; $25 show only. Mission Valley Marriott, 8757 Rio San Diego Dr. (619) 275-4700.
PERFORMANCE: The Basically Bach Celebration-2000 Concert Series continues with a 3-Day Festival at the San Diego Museum of Art. July 28 & 29, 7:30pm; July 30, 3pm. David Copley Auditorium, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966.
PERFORMANCE: San Diego Symphony continues its Summer Pops 2000 season with "Doc's Big Band Show" featuring Doc Severinsen. Through July 29. 7:30pm. $15-$55. Navy Pier, 960 N. Harbor Dr. (619) 235-0804.
THEATER: Lamb's Players Theatre presents the musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." Through Sept. 8. Tues.-Thurs., 7:30pm; Fri., 8pm; Sat. 4:30 & 8pm; Sun., 2pm. $26-$36. Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza. (619) 437-0600.
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EVENT: Disability Independence Day is an all-day event featuring a media panel on disability issues, workshops, entertainment, dinner, dancing and more. 10am. Free. Balboa Park Club, 2030 Pan America Plaza. (619) 295-3519.
EVENT: The 2000 Acura Classic features many top tennis players on the Sanex WTA Tour, including Lindsay Davenport and Martina Hingis. Through Aug. 6. July 29, 30 & 31, 10am; July 31, 7pm; Aug. 1, 10am & 7pm; Aug. 2 & 3, 11am & 7pm; Aug. 4, noon & 7pm; Aug. 5, 12:30 & 6:30pm; Aug. 6, 11:30am. $10-$35 per session. La Costa Resort and Spa, 2100 Costa Del Mar Rd., Carlsbad. (760) 438-5683.
THEATER: The Old Globe Theatre presents the romantic comedy "Things We Do For Love." Through Sept. 2. Tues.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 7pm; Sat. & Sun matinees, 2pm. $23-$42. 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. (619) 239-2255.
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PERFORMANCE: San Diego Playgoers Series presents the musical "Cabaret." Through Aug. 6. Tues.-Thurs., 7:30pm; Fri., 8pm; Sat., 2 & 8pm; Sun., 1 & 6pm. $24-$60. Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St. (619) 570-1100.
THEATER: La Jolla Playhouse continues its 2000 Season with David Greig's "The Cosmonaut's Last Message..." Through Sept. 3. Tues.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 7pm; Sat. & Sun. matinees, 2pm. 2910 La Jolla Village Dr. (858) 550-1010.
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CONCERT SERIES: Internationally renowned artists present a festival of chamber music in which audiences and artists interact in an intimate setting at SummerFest 2000, sponsored by the La Jolla Chamber Music Society. Through August 20. $15-$35. Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. (858) 459-3728.
JAZZ: The San Diego Museum of Art continues its monthly Jazz in the Park performance series with Boogie-Woogie, Blues, & Swing, a high-octane program to keep your feet tapping. Features Sue Palmer and her Motel swing Orchestra, Johnny Ace Harris, saxophonist Jonny Vieu and the gypsy swing of The Hot Club Of San Diego. 5:30-7:30pm. $9. Sculpture Court Cafe, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966.
WEDNESDAY, AUG.
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THEATER: La Jolla Stage Co. presents the musical comedy "Pippin." Through Aug. 13. Aug. 4, 5, 11 & 12, 8pm; Aug. 12 & 13, 2pm. Parker Auditorium. (858) 459-7773.
SATURDAY, AUG.
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EVENT: The Chula Vista Yacht Club hosts the 9th annual "Serendipity Auction" to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of San Diego. 642 Marina Parkway. (619) 222-0535.
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