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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: 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) 2335227.

EXHIBIT: Robson Gallery displays oils, watercolors, sculpture and drawings. Through June 30. 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: "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: Santa Ysabel Art Gallery presents the paintings of Borrego Desert painter Robert Christy. Through June 18. Wed.-Sun., 10am-5pm. 30352 Hwy. 78 at Hwy. 79. (760) 765-1676.

EXHIBIT: Photographer Mark Hiss presents never before seen photos of the past performers and artists of Sushi in a collection entitled, Field Recordings. Through June 17. Thurs.-Sun., noon-4pm or by appointment. Sushi Performance and Visual Arts Space, 320 11th Ave. (619) 235-8466.

EXHIBIT: Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents "Food in the Library: A Visual Feast." Through June 10. 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: Joseph Bellows Gallery features "Camille Solyagua: Benevolent Pleasures of Sight." Through July 1. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Joseph Bellows Gallery, 7661 Girard Ave., (858) 456-5620.

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: The Next Door Gallery presents "Small Wonders/Little Treasures." Through June 17. Wed.-Sun., noon-5pm. Studio Maureen/Next Door Gallery, 2963 Beech St. (619) 233-6679.

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

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: "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.

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.

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.

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.

EXHIBIT: The San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum presents "The Art of Sport," featuring San Diego sports artists. Through June 30. Daily, 10am-4:30pm. $4. Federal Bldg., 2131 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park. (619) 234-2544.

EXHIBIT: The San Diego Aerospace Museum commemorates the colorful history of San Diego’s airline, PSA, with uniforms, photographs and other artifacts. Daily, 10am-4:30pm. $8. 2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park. (619) 234-8291.

EXHIBIT: San Diego Hospice features artists from Rancho Bernardo Art Association and The Coastal Painters. Through June 30. Free. 4311 3rd Ave., Hillcrest. (619) 223-5258.

EXHIBIT: David Zapf Gallery presents "Paul HenryÐA Small Gathering of European Nobility," an exhibition of custom furniture and decorative styles. Through June 24. Thurs.-Sat, noon-5pm and by appointment. 2400 Kettner Blvd. (619) 232-5004.

EXHIBIT: Moctezuma Books & Gallery presents "Movement & Repose/Movimiento y Reposo" by Marisol Lopez. Through June 30. Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. 289 3rd Ave., Chula Vista. (619) 426-1283.

EXHIBIT: "Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Twentieth Century Mexican Art: The Jaques 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: "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.

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

FILM: IMAX film "Wild California" at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. Through fall. 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.

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.

PERFORMANCE: Mystery Cafe Dinner Theatre presents "Shotgun Wedding Anniversary" or " Who Wants to Murder a Multi-Millionaire?" Open-ended run. Fri. & Sat., 8pm. $42.50-$46.50. Imperial House Restaurant, 505 Kalmia. (619) 544-1600.

THEATER: The Old Globe Theatre presents "Old Wicked Songs" by Jon Marans. Through July 2. Tues.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 7pm; Sat. & Sun matinees, 2pm. $23-$42. 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. (619) 239-2255.

THEATER: Renaissance Theatre Co. presents Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot." Through June 11. Tues.-Thurs. & Sun., 7:30pm; Fri. & Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2pm. $15-$25. Lyceum Space Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza. (619) 544-1000.

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 (except June 27); Sun., 2pm; Wed. matinees June 14 & 28, 2pm. $30-$37. Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza. (619) 544-1000.

THEATER: La Jolla Playhouse presents its 2000 Season with Federico Garcia Lorca's "Blood Wedding." Through July 2. Tues.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 7pm; Sat. & Sun. matinees, 2pm. The La Jolla Playhouse, 2910 La Jolla Village Dr. (858) 550-1010.

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.

MEDIEVAL TORTURE — The San Diego Museum of Man unveils a chilling but compelling exhibit, "Inquisition: Torture and Intolerance," July 1 for a run though Nov. 30. The exhibit includes dozens of macabre devices, like the "ruota" for public inquisition pictured here, that were used during the European Inquisition. Among the other 100 displayed pieces will be a guillotine, iron maiden, stocks, rack, hanging cages, executioner's axe and starvation masks. The exhibition was organized by the Medieval Criminal Museum in Florence, Italy and has been acclaimed throughout Europe, Mexico, South America and Japan. This will mark its U.S. debut. Among invited guests for opening observances are Carlo Pedretti, UCLA professor of art and the world's foremost expert on Leonardo da Vinci, and representatives of the Italian government. The museum is open daily on the Balboa Park Prado. For more information, call (619) 239-2001.

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Thursday, June 1

EVENT: Promote La Jolla Inc. sponsors "First Thursday in the Village of La Jolla," with a self-guided Art Walk along Prospect and Girard, live entertainment and a variety of special offers from stores, galleries and restaurants. 5-8pm. Free. Village of La Jolla. (858) 454-5718.

EXHIBIT: "My Town Encinitas" by watercolor artist Barbara Mille. Through June 30. Daily, 9am-6pm. Off Track Gallery, 510 N. Coast Hwy. 101, Encinitas. (760) 942-3636.

EXHIBIT: The San Diego Art Institute presents paintings by Anna Zappoli Jenkins plus the David G. Fleet Young Artists' Gallery hosting Scripps Ranch High School and the "Regional Artists" and "One Foot" shows juried by Robert Bell. Through June 25. Tues.-Sat., 10am-4pm; Sun., noon-4pm. $3. 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 236-0011.

PERFORMANCE: The 12th annual Mainly Mozart Festival is a 21-concert binational series including orchestral and chamber music plus world-premiere jazz, conducted by David Atherton. Through June 18. Most evening concerts at 8pm; Sun. matinees, 2pm. $12-$42. Held at various locations in San Diego and Baja California; call (619) 239-0100 or online at mainlymozart.org.

THEATER: The Old Globe Theatre presents working-class comedy "The Full Monty." Through July 2. Tues.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 7pm; Sat. & Sun matinees, 2pm. $23-$42. 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. (619) 239-2255.

EXHIBIT: The Art of John Lennon features 12 world-premiere drawings from the book "Real Love." Fri. & Sat., 10am-9pm; Sun., 10am-6pm. Free. Del Mar Plaza, 1555 Camino Del Mar. (949) 494-0491.

FILM: The Museum of Photographic Arts presents a screening of "Compensation" by Zeinabu irene Davis, independent filmmaker and associate professor at UCSD. Through June 4. Fri., 7 & 9:30pm; Sat., 4:30 & 7pm; Sun., noon & 2:30pm. $7.50. 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 238-7559.

PERFORMANCE: Spruce Street Forum hosts saxophonist/composer Jason Robinson in its Fresh Sound Music Series. 8pm. $15. 301 Spruce St. (619) 295-0301.

PERFORMANCE: California Ballet Co. presents "A Century of Dance," an all school concert. Through June 4. $12. Scripps Ranch Performing Arts Center, Scripps Ranch High School. (858) 560-5676.

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.

CONCERT: The Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego presents stories and songs for children of all ages in "Families Matter." Through June 4. 7:30pm. $17. Metropolitan Community Church, 4333 30th St. (619) 275-2787.

EVENT: Seagate Concerts, Inc. and Music Director Warren Gref presents Young Artist Competition-2000. An Award Winner's Recital is held June 10, 7pm, free. 10am-2pm. $25 application fee. Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library (El Camino Real and Dove St.) (760) 436-8744.

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.

PROGRAM: "Piano Music of African American Composers" with Cecil Lytle, Dept. of Music, UCSD, is hosted by the Malcolm X Public Library in its "Book Review & Lecture Forum 2000" series. 4-6pm. No charge. 5148 Market St. (619) 527-3405.

EVENT: The Rancho Bernardo Chamber presents the RB Alive! Street Fair. 10am-5pm. Along Bernardo Center Dr. (858) 487-1767.

EXHIBIT: "Susan Rankaitis: Drawn from Science and A Sense of Place: Selections from the Permanent Collection," a unique hybrid of of painting and photography. Through Aug. 13. Mon.-Sun., 10am-5pm. $6. Museum of Photographic Arts, 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 238-7559.

MEETING: The Pastel Society of San Diego presents its General Meeting with North County artist Ruth Dennis. 2-4pm. Bay Club, De Anza Harbor Resort, 2727 De Anza Rd. (619) 295-7240.

PERFORMANCE: San Diego Museum of Art presents four films from India in an Indian Film Festival in conjunction with its "Power and Desire" exhibition. Through June 25. Sundays, 4:30pm. $7. 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966.

PERFORMANCE: Chamber Ensembles. Students of Janos Negyesy perform traditional chamber music. 8pm. $3-$5. Mandeville Recital Hall, UCSD Campus. (858) 534-5404.

FILM: San Diego Public Library presents "Butterfly," the story of environmentalist Julia "Butterfly" Hill. 6pm. Free. 820 E St. (619) 236-5870.

EVENT: Take a self-guided walking tour throughout the historic Gaslamp Quarter featuring samples from 20 restaurants at "Taste of Gaslamp." 5-9pm. $20 includes map and recipe book. (619) 233-5227.

EXHIBIT: "A Painter's View of San Diego" is a show of recent watercolor works by June Maxion. Through July 1. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm. The Artists Gallery, 7420 Girard Ave., La Jolla. (619) 459-5844.

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.

PERFORMANCE: Diversionary Theatre presents full length comedy-drama, "Reading Lips," by local playwright Michael Conley as a staged reading. Through June 7. 7:30pm both evenings. $5 in advance, $7 at the door. 4545 Park Blvd. (619) 295-4040.

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. The La Jolla Playhouse, 2910 La Jolla Village Dr. (858) 550-1010.

EVENT: The Westgate Hotel presents Noche Latina, Two Festive Nights of Latin Song and Cuisine with Julio De Lahuerta performing popular Latin and American songs, and a special menu of savory Latin dishes. Through June 8. $49 per person. 1055 2nd Ave., (619) 557-3622.

JAZZ: The San Diego Museum of Art continues its monthly Jazz in the Park performance series with Guitar Summit 2 featuring Peter Sprague, Billy Thompson, Mark Augustin, Jeff Snider and Joey Carano. 5:30-7:30pm. $9. Sculpture Court Cafe, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966.

LECTURE: Professor William E. Bodenstab discusses "Prostate Treatment: What’s 'In' and What’s Not" as part of the Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging's 2000 Public Lecture Series. 6pm. Free. Garren Auditorium, Basic Science Building, UCSD School of Medicine Campus, La Jolla. (858) 534-6299.

PERFORMANCE: San Diego Playgoers Series presents "Blues Clues Live!" Through June 11. Wed.-Fri., 7pm; Thurs., 10:30am; Sat. & Sun., 11am, 2 & 5pm. $13-$29. Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St. (619) 570-1100.

EVENT: Sesame Street Live's "Big Bird's Sunny Day Camp Out," a musical stage extravaganza. Through June 11. June 8, 7pm; June 9, 10:30am & 7pm; June 10, 10:30am, 2 & 5:30pm; June 11, 1 & 4:30pm. $11-$19. San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. (888) 386-8497.

EVENT: Stencils & Interiors invites you to bring your own toilet seatÐto decorate that is. A fun stenciling class is presented to help you create a work of art out of your boring toilet seat. 10am-4pm. $55.973-B Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Solana Beach. (858) 509-1775.

EVENT: TheatreSports Competition of Improvisational Comedy. Also held June 28. 8pm. $10. Quentin Crisp Theater, 3704 6th Ave. (619) 465-SHOW.

EVENT: Designers fly in from across the country to the wearable art event, Fabric Fantasies Festival at Bazaar del Mundo. Through June 10. 10am-5:30pm both days. Free. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, 2754 Calhoun St. (619) 296-3161.

PERFORMANCE: Patio Playhouse presents "Charley's Aunt," a comedy by Brandon Thomas directed by Connie Boyd. Through June 25. Fri. & Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2pm. $12. Patio Playhouse, 201 E. Grand Ave., Escondido. (760) 747-5201.

EVENT: More than 180 award-winning artists will participate in the two-day La Jolla Festival of the Arts and Food Faire. 10am-5pm both days. $8. La Jolla Country Day School, 9490 Genesee Ave. (858) 456-1268.

EVENT: San Diego Junior Theatre hosts Carnival, A Mardi Gras Celebration featuring a benefit auction and dinner. 6pm-1am. Wyndham Emerald Plaza Hotel, 400 W. Broadway. (619) 239-1311.

EXHIBIT: Live dance, music, artistic demonstrations, food and more are found at the San Diego Museum of Man's annual "Indian Fair." Through June 11. 10am-4:30pm. $6. 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 239-2001.

EXHIBIT: The San Diego Potters' Guild hosts their two-day semiannual exhibit and sale, where a variety of functional work and art pieces will be featured. Spanish Village Art Center, Balboa Park. (858) 277-1930.

PERFORMANCE: Spruce Street Forum presents Steuart Liebig, Vinny Golia and Billy Mintz in its fresh Sound Music Series. 8pm. $15. 301 Spruce St. (619) 295-0301.

PERFORMANCE: La Jolla Symphony & Chorus closes its 45th Anniversary Season with "Belshazzar's feast," performing works by Benjamin Britten and Ralph Vaughan William. Sat., 8pm; Sun., 3pm. $16. Mandeville Auditorium, UCSD Campus. (858) 534-4637.

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: First Presbyterian Church hosts the Jubilee Choral Festival with the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Choir and the Westminster Choir of First Presbyterian Church. 7pm. Free. 230 Date St. (619) 232-7513.

CONCERT: Fruition is proud to present Legends at the Prado Dinner Concert Series featuring jazz vocalist Nancy Wilson. 6-10pm. $150. Grand Ballroom of the Prado, Balboa Park. (888) 834-4860.

WORKSHOP: Make a tie for dad using paper and an array of decorative materials when the Children's Museum presents Paper Ties for ages 3 & up. Through June 18. June 14, 16, 17 & 18, 1pm. $2. 200 W. Island Ave. (619) 233-KIDS.

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.

PERFORMANCE: Bring your repressed parental baggage for the touching and funny "Father/Daughter Dances," an evening-length work from award-winning choreographer Victoria Marks. Through June 18. 8pm. $20. Sushi Performance and Visual Arts Space, 320 11th Ave. (619) 235-2266.

EXHIBIT: "Weird San Diego: Capturing the Public's EyeÐPhotographs 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.

FILM: A screening of "Pirates" starring Walter Matthau on the sails of the tall ship "Star of India." Through June 17. Gate opens at 6:30pm, film at dusk. $10. San Diego Maritime Museum, 1492 N. Harbor Dr. (619) 234-9153, Ext. 105.

JAZZ: La Casa del Zorro Desert Resort continues its Spring Jazz Series with Rickey Woodard and The Jon Mayer Trio. Through June 17. Fri. & Sat., 7-11pm; Sat., noon-3pm. 3845 Yaqui Pass Rd. (800) 824-1884.

PERFORMANCE: San Diego Comic Opera presents "Berlin to Broadway with Kurt Weill." Through June 18. Fri., 8pm; Sat. 2 & 8pm; Sun., 2pm. $17-$23. Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park. (619) 239-8836.

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.

CONCERT: First Unitarian Universalist Church closes its Spring 2000 Concert Series with "Moon Over Marimba" by Carl Mack. 7:30pm. $8. 4190 Front St. (619) 298-4580.

EVENT: WorldBeat Center presents "Batisado!," a special initiation and graduation for Capoiera Students with Grandmaster Toro and Professora Cabrito from Rio de Janiero. 3:30pm. $5. 2100 Park Blvd. (619) 230-1190.

EVENT: Legoland Hooray for Hollywood Gala. San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Dr. (760) 431-4785.

LIVE MUSIC: WorldBeat Center presents Old School Reggae Jam featuring Johnny Osborne, Johnny Clarke, Leroy "Heptone" Sibbles, Linval Thompson, General Trees, and Michigan and Smiley. 5pm. $16 in advance, $20 at the door. The Reincarnation Building, 10th and J St. (619) 230-1190.

MEETING: The June meeting of the Romance Writers of America features Barbara Ankrum giving her popular workshop "Mining Your Story for Emotional Gold" in the morning and Susan Crosy discussing rejection in the afternoon. 10am. $20. Quality Resort, 875 Hotel Circle S. (619) 447-5409.

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.

PERFORMANCE: San Diego Playgoers Series presents the musical "Annie." Through June 25. Tues.-Fri., 7:30pm; Sat., 2 & 7:30pm; Sun., 1 & 6pm. $12-50. Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St. (619) 570-1100.

PERFORMANCE: Fiddle player Alasdair Fraser performs on the tall ship "Star of India" as a benefit for the San Diego Maritime Museum. 6-8pm. $25. 1492 N. Harbor Dr. (619) 234-9153, Ext. 101.

WORKSHOP: Create a clay sun modeled after suns depicted in cultures throughout history when the Children's Museum presents Cultural Clay Suns. Recommended for ages 3 years and older. Through June 25. June 21, 23, 24 & 25, 1pm. $2. 200 W. Island Ave. (619) 233-KIDS.

THEATER: Christian Community Theater opens its 21st season with "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." Through July 8. June 22, 23, 24, 25, 29 & 30; July 1, 2, 6, 7 & 8, 8pm. Mt. Helix Amphitheatre, La Mesa. (619) 588-0206.

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.

EVENT: "Angel Ball 2000, The Essence of Erte" is the theme of the Episcopal Community Service's Summer Fundraising Gala. Reception, 6pm; dinner, 8pm. $150 or $250. The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, 5951 Linea del Cielo. (619) 260-8100, Ext. 106.

EVENT: The 21st annual Ocean Beach Street Fair. 10am-8pm. Free. Newport Ave. (619) 224-4906.

EXHIBIT: Santa Ysabel Art Gallery presents Plein Air 5ÐThe Romance of Painting Outdoors. Through Aug. 13. Wed.-Sun., 10am-5pm. 30352 Hwy. 78 at Hwy. 79. (760) 765-1676.

EVENT: Qualcomm Cross Country Run/Hike. Registration, 6:15am; 7.4 mile Extreme Run, 7:15am; 3.2 Mile Trail Run, 8:45am; 3.2 Mile Hike, 8:50am. $21 before June 16, $25 after. Mission Trails Regional Park. (858) 450-6510.

THEATER: Sledgehammer Theatre opens its 2000-2001 Season with "The Ghost Sonata" by August Strindberg. Through July 23. Saint Cecilia's Playhouse, 1620 6th Ave. (619) 544-1484.

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.

CONCERT SERIES: The staff of the Music Library at UCSD invite you to a 15-Minute Chamber Music Series, after which the library staff can introduce you to the layout of the music stacks and show you how to look up related items of interest. The June 28th concert features a premiere for oboe and harpsichord from local composer/library patron Matt Gill, performed by Scott Paulson and Renee Coulombe. 12:35-12:50pm. Free. Music library stacks (on the lower level of Geisel Library), UCSD Campus. (858) 534-8074.

PERFORMANCE: San Diego Symphony opens its Summer Pops 2000 season with "America the Beautiful, A Stellar Fourth of July Celebration." Jung-Ho Pak is joined by the U.S. Navy Band Southwest, The Sweet Adelines and Sun Harbor Barbershop Chorus. Through July 1. 7:30pm. $15-$55. Navy Pier, 960 N. Harbor Dr. (619) 235-0804.

EXHIBIT: "Pirates: Fantasy & Reality?" Daily, 9am-8pm. $6. San Diego Maritime Museum, 1492 N. Harbor Dr. (619) 234-9153, Ext. 101.

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. $10. Balboa Park. (619) 238-1233.