Steppin' Out With Your Own Big Feet

I have designated Thursdays for listings the heppest (no I did NOT misspell that ) things to do over the upcoming weekend. In order to enjoy any of the activities below, you will find it helpful to be living or working in San Diego (as am I) and to have slightly retro sensibilities (as do I). If you are and if you do, you may run into me at any of the following:


TONIGHT! August 14, Thursday

2nd Annual Toast to Hillcrest
Hillcrest's fledgling History Guild has put together it's second 21-up tasting event. A fun opportunity to sip and sup your way through Hillcrest.

Screen on the Green - The Parent Trap FREE!
The San Diego Museum of Art projects films on the East Lawn under the stars. Bring a blanket and a wrap and a picnic to this one, too. Incidentally, we're talking about the 1961 version, with Hayley Mills. Little Miss Lohan is nowhere to be found, which is just fine by me. . .


Friday, 8/15

Spring Awakening at the Balboa Theatre NEW!
The Tony Award-winning musical opens tomorrow and runs through the 31st. Why should you go see it? Ten reasons, eight of which are Tony Awards. The other two being:

1. The historic Balboa Theatre (beautifully restored and only just recently reopened)
2. They let you sit on stage, if you like. No, really.
   

Saturday, 8/16

Bird Park Summer Concert - "The Hayriders" FREE!
Some of the band selections over the past two years have been dubious, particularly knowing how many REALLY talented bands are underutilized in San Diego. Haven't heard these guys, but for me, even bad rockabilly is a rockin' good time. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and something to nibble on.

Hostelling International Midnight Madness Bike Ride


Sunday, 8/17

The Wizard of OZ at the San Diego Symphony Summer Pops
They'll be screening a special print of the film that only includes dialog and sound effects. The San Diego Symphony will provide the musical soundtrack LIVE. I love it when they do this!

House of Blues Gospel Brunch
Each and every Sundays, just like Jesus likes it.


ONGOING

Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn LAST CHANCE!
The San Diego Reperatory Theatre stages this musical version of the Mark Twain Classic. Closes August 17th.

Thursday Night Thing at the San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art
First Thursday of every month.


COMING SOON:

Fritz Blitz 2008 - "Best of the Blitz"