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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 San Diego Historical Society presents a five-bedroom, Monterey-style home with ocean views as its Showcase 2000 house. Through May 29. $20. 1802 Amalfi St., La Jolla.(619) 533-7355.

EXHIBIT: Robson Gallery displays oils and drawings by John Asaro. Through June 12. 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: "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: "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: 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 "Jayne Hinds Bidaut: Tintypes." Through May 13. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Joseph Bellows Gallery, 7661 Girard Ave., (858) 456-5620.

EXHIBIT: David Zapf Gallery presents "Gallery Artists 2000," a group exhibition of photography, paintings, drawings and more. Through May 13. Thurs.-Sat, noon-5pm and by appointment. 2400 Kettner Blvd. (619) 232-5004.

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: 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: "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: "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.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

FILM: IMAX film "Dolphins" 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.

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 May 7. Wed.-Sat., 8pm; Sun. 2pm & 7pm. $21-$34. Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza. (619) 544-1000.

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.

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

THEATER: Tri City Christian Youth Theater students present "Little House on the Prairie." Through May 7. May 5 & 6, 7pm; May 6 & 7, 2pm. $6-$9. Truax Performing Arts Center, El Camino HS, 400 Rancho del Oro Dr., Oceanside. (619) 588-0206.

EVENT: More than 80 park 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: "The Mad Artist's Tea Party" by Off Track Gallery May artist of the month, Cynthia Amon Brenneman. Through May 31. Daily, 9am-6pm. Off Track Gallery, 510 N. Coast Hwy. 101, Encinitas. (760) 942-3636.

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

EXHIBIT: "La Jolla—Landmarks and Landscapes" is a show of recent watercolor works by Georgeanna Lipe. Through June 3. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm. The Artists Gallery, 7420 Girard Ave., La Jolla. (619) 459-5844.

THEATER: Actors Alliance of San Diego presents 13 nights of 24 one-acts in its "Actors Festival 2000. Through May 14. 7:30pm; Kids Sunday matinee, May 7, 2pm. $12. Saint Cecilia's Playhouse, 1620 6th Ave. (619) 299-6475.

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

PERFORMANCE: "La Jolla DNA" a pop rock, biotech musical. Through May 4. 8pm. Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. (619) 220-TIXS.

PERFORMANCE: UCSD presents pianist Scott Walton. 8pm. Free. Studio A, Warren Lecture Halls, UCSD Campus. (858) 534-5404.

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. 5-8pm. Free. Village of La Jolla. (858) 454-5718.

EVENT: San Diego Repertory Theatre presents "The Seventh Annual Nations of San Diego International Dance Festival," with more than 100 dancers and musicians. Through May 7. May 4-6, 8pm; May 6 & 7, 2pm; May 7, 7pm. $20. Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza. (619) 544-1000.

EVENT: The 6th annual "Wings Over Gillespie" WWII Static Airshow. Through May 7. Gates open daily, 8am-5pm. $7. Gillespie Field, El Cajon. (888) 215-7000.

EXHIBIT: The San Diego Art Institute presents the Southern California Regional Award Show juried by Toby Kamps plus the David G. Fleet Young Artists Gallery hosting El Cajon Valley High School and the "One Foot" show juried by Toby Kamps. Through May 28. Tues.-Sat., 10am-4pm; Sun., noon-4pm. $3. 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 236-0011.

EVENT: Christies Place stages the 3rd annual CINCO in the Gaslamp presented by Tequiza, with food, entertainment, carnival booths and the world's largest sombrero. 4-11:30pm. $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Island St. bet. 5th & 4th Ave. and 4th Ave. bet. Island and J Streets. (619) 233-5008.

EVENT: Music, dancers, dance contests, food and more are part of the Old Town Fiesta Cinco de Mayo. Through May 7. May 5, 3:45-7:30pm; May 6 & 7, 11:45am-6pm. Free. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, Heritage Park and San Diego Ave. (619) 296-0605.

EXHIBIT: Members of garden clubs and Ikebana International, along with professional floral designers, 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.

PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Symphony concludes its 1999-2000 Season with a performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and Vaughan Williams' "Serenade to Music," with vocals from the San Diego Master Chorale. Through May 7. Fri. & Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2pm. $15-$60. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St. (619) 235-0804.

PERFORMANCE: SDSU Opera Theatre presents American operas by American composers in OPERAmericana. Through May 7. May 5 & 6, 7pm; May 7, 2pm. $12. Smith Recital Hall, SDSU Campus. (619) 594-1696.

THEATER: North Coast Repertory Theatre presents "Viva Teatro!," a fiesta with gourmet dinner, Mariachi music and auctions to benefit the theater's mainstage and educational outreach programs. 6:30pm. $100, $800 for a table of 8. Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club, Avenida de Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe. (858) 481-2155, Ext. 11.

THEATER: SDSU Dept. of Theatre presents the Tony award-winning American musical, "Company." Through May 14. May 5, 6, 11, 12 & 13, 8pm; May 7 & 14, 2pm. $9-$13. Don Powell Theatre, SDSU Campus. (619) 594-6884.

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: 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.

PERFORMANCE: Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents Paul Hillier, voice, and Nigel North, lute, in its Chamber Concerts 1999/2000 series. 7:30pm. $20. 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. (858) 454-5872.

PERFORMANCE: Hamid Daudani & Group presents their 9th Annual Indian Play titled "Diya Jalaye Rakhna" to showcase the heritage & culture of south Asia. $7-$15. Poway Center For The Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Rd. (858) 279-5677.

PERFORMANCE: Concord, the 22-voice chamber choir of La Jolla Symphony & Chorus, presents "Romancero: Music and Spain and Latin America." 4pm. $10. St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 6628 Santa Isabel, Carlsbad. (858) 534-4637.

PERFORMANCE: San Diego Mini-Concerts presents The Mayor's Concert with the Gordon Edgerton Jazz Ensemble, to close its 27th Brown Bag series. Noon. Free. Horton Square near Lyceum Theatre. (858) 587-8979.

PERFORMANCE: USD Chamber Music Ensembles. 7:30pm. $8. French Parlor, USD Campus. (619) 260-2280.

EVENT: Make a ceramic plate or glass mug for Mom when the Children's Museum presents Mother’s Day Workshops for ages 4 & up. Through May 14. May 10, 12, 13 & 14, 1-2pm. $6. 200 W. Island Ave. (619) 233-KIDS.

JAZZ: The San Diego Museum of Art continues its monthly Jazz in the Park performance series with The Music & Rhythms of Brazil, featuring Allan Phillips, Kamau Kenyatta, Coral Thuet, Josias Dos Santos, Rob Thorsen, and Richard Sellers. 5:30-7:30pm. $9. Sculpture Court Cafe, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966.

PERFORMANCE: The La Jolla Chamber Music Society continues its 1999-2000 Revelle Series with soprano Barbara Bonney. 8pm. $35 & $45. Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. (858) 459-3728.

EVENT: Townspeople, a corporation assisting those with HIV/AIDS, hosts its 6th annual Wine Tasting Benefit, "Sunset Over The Park." 6pm. Top of the Park, Park Manor Suites, 525 Spruce St. (858) 277-6090.

EVENT: San Diego Performing Arts League sponsors the annual "Star Awards" to honor volunteers. 11am. $35; $70 for Star Patron. Sheraton Harbor Island, 1380 Harbor Island Dr. (619) 238-0700, Ext. 21.

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.

PERFORMANCE: Sushi Performance and Visual Art presents legendary interdisciplinary performance artist Rachel Rosenthal in "Ur-Boor." Through May 20. May 11-15 & 18-20, 8pm. $20. ReinCarnation Project, 320 11th Ave. (619) 235-8468.

FILM: Ken Cinema presents "Beyond the Clouds," directed by Michalangelo Antonioni. A tale of love, betrayal, desire and solitude told in three connecting stories. Through May 15. $7.50. Call for daily schedule. (619) 283-5909.

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

PERFORMANCE: San Diego Asian American Repertory Theatre, San Diego Black Ensemble Theatre and Fritz Theater present Sam Shepard's "Fool for Love." Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 7pm. $12. Fritz Theater, 420 3rd Ave. (619) 233-7505.

CONCERT: First Unitarian Universalist Church continues its Spring 2000 Concert Series with "Mozart for the Millennium." 7:30pm. $8. 4190 Front St. (619) 298-4580.

OPERA: San Diego Opera presents Puccini's beloved "La Boheme." Through May 24. May 13, 16 & 24, 7pm; May 19, 8pm; May 21, 2pm. $31 and up. Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St. (619) 570-1100.

OPERA: San Diego Opera presents a Pre-Opera Dinner for "La Boheme." Dinner, 5:15pm; production, 7pm. The Westgate, 1055 2nd Ave. (619) 232-7636.

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.

PERFORMANCE: Malashock Dance & Co. and the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture present "Blessings & Curses," a spiritual journey through music, dance and theater. Through May 21. May 13, 18, 20 & 21, 8pm; May 14, 2pm. $24. David and Dorothea Garfield Theatre, Lawrence Family JCC, 4125 Executive Dr., La Jolla. (858) 362-1335.

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.

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

PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Symphony closes its Spring to the Center Series with a performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and Vaughan Williams' "Serenade to Music," with vocals from the San Diego Master Chorale. 2pm. $10-$45. California Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. (619) 235-0804.

PERFORMANCE: Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents Cosmologic, with George Lewis in its "Noise at the Library" series. 7:30pm. $15. 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. (858) 454-5872.

PERFORMANCE: USD Students Recital II. 4pm. Free. Shiley Theatre, USD Campus. (619) 260-2280.

FILM: Ken Cinema presents "Same Old Song," directed by Alain Resnais. French New Wave director weaves a charming musical about the romantic entanglements of six Parisians. Through May 18. $7.50. Call for daily schedule. (619) 283-5909.

PERFORMANCE: John Hancock Champions on Ice Summer Tour 2000 presented by Tom Collins San Diego. 7:30pm. $25-$55. San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. (888) ETM-TIXS.

EVENT: TheatreSports Competition of Improvisational Comedy. 8pm. $11. Quentin Crisp Theater, 3704 6th Ave. (619) 465-SHOW.

LECTURE: Edward Ball discusses "Therapy of Cancer by Direct Use of the Immune System." 6pm. Free. Garren Auditorium, Basic Science Building, UCSD School of Medicine Campus, La Jolla. (858) 534-6299.

LECTURE: Dr. Caron Smith, San Diego Museum of Art curator of Asian art, presents "The Binney Collection" Insight Gallery Talk. Noon. Free with admission. San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966.

BANQUET: The Burn Institute and San Diego City Firefighters Local 145 honor more than one dozen local heroes at the 27th annual Spirit of Courage Awards. 6pm. $75. Wyndham Emerald Plaza Hotel, 400 W. Broadway. (858) 541-2277.

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

LECTURE: Dr. Caron Smith, San Diego Museum of Art curator of Asian art, presents "The Binney Collection" P.M. Gallery Talk. 5:30pm. $12. San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966.

THEATER: The Old Globe Theatre's Teatro Meta Program presents its 13th annual Teatro Meta Festival with comedic and dramatic scenes in English and Spanish. 10am-noon. 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. (619) 239-2255.

EVENT: San Diego Regional Bike To Work Day promotes cycling as a viable form of transportation to the workplace. (800) COMMUTE.

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: UCSD presents Contemporary Chamber Music. 8pm. $3-$5. Mandeville Recital Hall, UCSD Campus. (858) 534-5404.

EVENT: The Port of San Diego presents a special public presentation by ocean environmentalist Jean-Michel Cousteau in culmination of the "Why I Love San Diego Bay" Contest. 1:30-3:30pm. $6. San Diego Marriott, 333 W. Harbor Dr. (877) L-U-V-R-BAY.

EVENT: Theme areas, activities, entertainment and exhibits appealing to the child, and products and services for successful parenting are featured at the Parent & Child Expo. Through May 21. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. (858) 551-7855.

EVENT: 12th annual San Diego American Indian Culture Days features entertainment, artisan booths, food and more. Through May 21. 10am-6pm both days. Free. Park Blvd. & Presidents Way, Balboa Park. (619) 281-5964.

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.

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

PERFORMANCE: City Ballet presents "Carmen, The Ballet." Through May 21. May 20, 8pm; May 21, 2pm. $17-$27. Spreckels Theatre, 121 Broadway. (619) 220-TIXS.

PERFORMANCE: San Diego Museum of Art presents Indian Dance Performances in conjunction with its "Power and Desire" exhibition. Through May 21. Various times throughout the day. 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966.

EVENT: La Jolla Symphony & Chorus presents JazzArt, a benefit combining an art auction, jazz performance, fine wine and a lunch buffet. 12:30-4pm. $75. The Abbey, 2825 5th Ave. (858) 534-4637.

EVENT: SDG&E Over The Bay Bridge 4 Mile Run/Walk 2000. 8am. $20 by May 7; $26 after. Starts in Gaslamp Quarter, finishes in Coronado's Tidelands Park. (760) 736-3548.

LECTURE: Dr. Caron Smith, San Diego Museum of Art curator of Asian art, presents "The Binney Collection" Insight Gallery Talk. 2pm. Free with admission. San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966.

WORKSHOP: Create a unique circus poster when the Children's Museum presents Circus Poster Prints. Recommended for ages 4 years and older. Through May 28. May 24, 26, 27 & 28, 1-2pm. $2. 200 W. Island Ave. (619) 233-KIDS.

EXHIBIT: David Zapf Gallery presents "Paul Henry—A 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.

FILM: A screening of "The Old Man and the Sea" on the sails of the tall ship "Star of India." Through May 27. Gate opens at 7pm, film at dusk. $10. San Diego Maritime Museum, 1492 N. Harbor Dr. (619) 234-9153, Ext. 105.

EVENT: Fern Street Circus presents "The Fool's Parade," a circus cabaret. Through June 4. May 27 & June 3, 1, 4 & 8pm; May 28, 4 & 8pm; May 29, 1 & 4pm; June 1 & 2, 8pm; June 4, 1 & 4pm. $10. Park Blvd. & President's Way, Balboa Park. (619) 235-9756.

EVENT: 22nd Annual Bromeliad Plant Show & Sale. Through May 28. 11am-4pm. Free. Rm. 101, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park.

PERFORMANCE: Spruce Street Forum presents Alex Cline, Jeff Gauthier and G.E. Stinson in its Fresh Sound Music Series. 8pm. $15. 301 Spruce St. (619) 295-0301.

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: 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: San Diego Repertory Theatre presents "Celebration of the Lizard," a world premiere based on the music and lyrics of rock icons The Doors and featuring more than 40 songs. Through July 2. Wed.-Sat., 8pm; Sun. & Tues., 7pm; Sun., 2pm (except May 28); Wed. matinees May 31, June 14 & 28, 2pm. $30-$37. Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza. (619) 544-1000.

EVENT: San Diego Children's Museum hosts a fund-raiser in cooperation with San Diego Playgoers' presentation of "Oops! The Big Apple Circus Stage Show," Fern Street Circus and Clear Channel Communications. Family Party with Fern Street Circus, 5-7pm; Oops! Cast Party, 10:30pm-12:30am. Children's Museum, 200 W. Island Ave. (619) 233-8712.

PERFORMANCE: San Diego Playgoers Series presents the magical family show "The Big Apple Circus Stage Show." Through June 4. Tues.-Thurs., 7:30pm; Fri., 8pm; Sat., 2 & 8pm; Sun., 1:30 & 6pm. $17-$44.50. Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St. (619) 570-1100.

THEATER: La Jolla Playhouse opens its 2000 Season with Federico Garcia Lorca's "Blood Wedding." Through July 2. The La Jolla Playhouse, 2910 La Jolla Village Dr. (858) 550-1010.

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.