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Jolla, 858.454.9176, thecomedystore. com, 7:30 p.m., $20.
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with innovative multimedia, stunning costuming. San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Avenue, Downtown, 888.973.7469, shenyunperformingarts.org, times vary, tickets start at $80.
We’re not talking chips and salsa, but the dance! The Big Salsa Festival is a fourday event featuring some of the greatest names in the genre. Each day is packed with dance classes, live band concerts and Latin dance parties. Not a professional dancer? No problem! There are classes for beginners to learn the basic steps. San Diego Marriott, 8757 Rio San Diego Drive, Mission Valley, bigsalsafestival.com, 7 p.m., $50
16 Ruocco Park Market JANUARY 25 Set up at the edge of San Diego Bay, Ruocco Park Market sells Spanish paella Mexican, kettle corn, vegan food, barbecue, dessert dumplings, freshly made churros and dessert bao. Music and lawn games round out the day. Ruocco Park, 585 Harbor Lane, San Diego, 616.202.5244, sandiegofoodmarkets.com, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free admission.
JANUARY 26 This American rapper, singer and songwriter is Michael Lamar White IV. He’s best known for his songs “Dark Night Dummo” and “Topanga,” both of which landed in the Billboard Hot 100. His July 2018 album, “Life’s a Trip,” hit the Billboard 100 Albums Chart, selling 72,000 copies. Shortly after, in 2019, White released “!” and scored his first No. 1 album. Now, White’s most recent project, “A Love Letter to You 4,” reached 123.9 million streams in its first week of November. Soma San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Boulevard, Midway, 619.226.7662, somasandiego.com, 8 p.m., $42.
From funk-laced beats and bass-heavy sousaphone blasts to the gritty warmth of singer J’Wan Boudreaux’s voice, New Orleans brass band-meets-Mardi Gras Indian outfit Cha Wa radiates the energy of the Crescent City’s street culture. Enchanted by the music and traditions of the Mardi Gras Indians, Cha Wa offers a modern mix of fiery, toe-tapping sounds and highlights the musicians’ personal ties to the street music of their hometown. Presented by ArtPower at UC San Diego. Price Center East Ballroom, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, 858.534.8497, artpower.ucsd.edu, 8 p.m., $9-$35.
FEBRUARY 11 In the midst of a comeback, Sinead O’Connor plays a sold-out show at Belly Up. There’s no denying she’s a talent, with songs like “You Cause as Much Sorrow” and “Black Boys on Mopeds.” See this alternative pop icon in an intimate setting and appreciate what she brings to music. Belly Up, 143 S. Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach, 858.481.8140, bellyup. com, 8 p.m., sold out.
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17 “Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live: The Great Cheesy Movie Circus Tour!”
The hilarious Peabody Award-winning TV comedy is coming to San Diego with an all-new show. Join creator, Joel Hodgson, in his final tour and his movie-riffing robots, Tom Servo, Crow and Gypsy, as they take guests on a roller coaster ride through some of the cheesiest films. Sit in the same theater with your favorite TV characters and experience this comedy phenomenon in an acclaimed live event. Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Avenue, Gaslamp Quarter, 619.564.3000, broadwaysd.com, 7:30 p.m., prices vary.
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20 Hayley Kiyoko JANUARY 29 Hayley Kiyoko is a pop artist to watch. A veteran actress, Kiyoko turned to music and was nominated for two VMA awards and won Push Artist of the Year. She garnered more than 300 million global streams,1.8 million YouTube subscribers and was named to NPR’s list of “The 21st Century’s Most Influential Women Musicians.” Soma San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Boulevard, Midway, 619.226.7662, somasandiego.com, 8 p.m., $35.
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JANUARY 31 This NOLA-born comedian frequented comedy festivals around the world. Under his belt he has a one-hour Comedy Central special, six visits to “Conan,” and a stop at the “Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” and “Late Night with Stephen Colbert.” Check out why this comedian is the one fellow comics are watching. The Comedy Store, 916 Pearl Street, La
It’s an old rivalry renewed as the Sockers take on the Blast for the second time in the 2019-2020 season. The teams are 1-1 when it comes to goals scored, so it looks to be anyone’s match. It will be Vinicius Dantas of Baltimore or Slavisa Ubiparipovic of San Diego’s to step up and take reins for their teams. Pachenga Arena, 3500 Sports Arena. Boulevard, Midway, 619.224.4171, 7:35 p.m., tickets start at $15.
19 “Disney On Ice Presents Mickey’s Search Party”
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Bring the kiddos and join Mickey Mouse and friends as they head out on a treasure-finding mission. Sing along to everyone’s favorite songs. Pechanga Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Boulevard, Midway, 619.224.4171, pechangaarenasd.com, 5 p.m., $17.50. @SDCITYBEAT
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