EVENTS COURTESY OF THE ARTIST
“Neutron Star” by Melissa Walter will be on view at A New Stellar Order, a solo show opening from 5 to 11 p.m. Thursday, May 26, at Teros Gallery (3888 Swift Ave. in City Heights).
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FILM Hidden Colors 4 at UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas, 7510 Hazard Center Dr., Mission Valley. The world premiere release of the black history documentary, Hidden Colors 4: The Religion Of White Supremacy, followed by a panel discussion. From 7 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26. $15-$17. 619-685-2841, hiddencolors4sandiego.com
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MUSIC Cape Rey’s Summer Concert Series at Cape Rey Carlsbad, 1 Ponto Rd., Carlsbad. Rock band Steal Dawn will kick off this new concert series which takes place poolside with cocktails and bites available for purchase. From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26. Free. 760-602-0800, caperey.com
HExpo Cerveza Artesanal at Rio Zone, Tijuana. Travel down to Baja for this two-day beer fest showcasing over 60 breweries. Includes live music from Bostich + Fussible and Hepcat, as well as on-site food trucks. Takes place at the Rio Zone across from the Mercado Hidalgo in Tijuana. From 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, May 27 and Saturday, May 28. $12-$14. bajacraftbeers.com
Appalachian Spring: An American Finale at Jacobs Music Center, 750 B St, Music Director Jahja Ling leads a season finale performance of George Gershwin’s breezy, jazzy concerto in F by French piano superstar Jean-Yves Thibaudet. At 8 p.m. Friday, May 27 and Saturday, May 28, and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 29. $20-$96. 619 235 0804, sandiegosymphony.com
Kilowatt Beer and Dessert Pairing at Kilowatt Brewing, 7576 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Kearny Mesa. Kilowatt Brewing and Abu’s Kitchen couple up to present four summertime beer and dessert matches, like a Coconut Tres Leches with Wilson the Coconut IPA. From 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 27. Free-$14. 858-715-3998, facebook.com/events/1629405390716741
HJames Harman’s Bamboo Porch Revue at Brooks Theater, 217 North Coast Hwy., Oceanside. Blues legend James Harman brings his award-winning singing, songwriting and blues harp playing to town along with longtime guitar player Nathan James and percussionist Mike “Bonedaddy” Tempo. At 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 27. $20. 760-433-8900, oceansidetheatre.org
HLebanese Food Festival at St. Ephrem Maronite Catholic Church, 750 Medford St., El Cajon. The 13th annual fest will feature traditional Lebanese food, as well as folkloric performances and carnival activities throughout the day. From 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 27, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29. $3. 619-337-1350, lebanesefestivalsandiego.com Spring Pig Roast at SummerSalt Rooftop Pool & Lounge, 1047 5th Ave., Downtown. Saltbox Chef Jeremiah Bryant prepares a whole roasted pig served with Saltbox’s signature barbecue sauce. Includes traditional sides and drink specials from Cruz Tequila, Sugar Island Rum and Amador Whiskey. From 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 28. $15. 619-515-3003, summersaltpigroast.bpt.me The Bed Club at Sleep Bedder, 2855 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. #4, North Park. Sleep Bedder’s speakeasy-themed event in-
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cludes beverages from Golden Coast Mead and live music from Mezzanine Agente, Azul, Nothingful and more. From 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, May 28. $10. 619-892-7412, sleepbeddernorthpark.com
Late Romantic Vocal Masterpieces at Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. Mezzo-soprano Kindra Scharich and the Alexander String Quartet, longtime collaborators, will explore four of the most beloved classical song cycles. At 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 27 and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 29. $30-$35. 858454-5872, ljathenaeum.org Lori Bell & Mike Garson at La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd., La Jolla. Pianist Mike Garson and flutist Lori team up to explore musical ideas on Jazz Standards, original compositions, and a special tribute to David Bowie. At 8 p.m. Friday, May 27. $18-$25. 858-4590831, ljcommunitycenter.org The Who at Valley View Casino Center, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., Midway. The legendary British band behind hits like “My Generation” and “Won’t Get Fooled Again” stop by on their “THE WHO HITS 50!”
tour. At 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 27. $39.50$139.50. valleyviewcasinocenter.com American Freedom Festival at USS Midway Museum, 910 N. Harbor Dr., Downtown. All-star band World Classic Rockers perform a concert in honor of veterans and those in the armed forces. The seventh annual event benefits local veteran charities. At 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 28. $59.50$79.50. 619-544-9600, midway.org HBerkley Hart at Laura R. Charles Theater, 2900 Highland Ave., National City. The local acoustic duo is known for their harmonized vocals, excellent musicianship and comedic onstage camaraderie. At 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 28. $20-$28. 619-474-9700, amsdconcerts.com HDavid Bowie Tribute Concert at Spreckels Organ Pavilion, 1549 El Prado, Balboa Park. Civic Organist Carol Williams is joined by a five-piece rock band for a show that will include over an hours worth of Bowie hits (and maybe a few originals from Williams for good measure). At 2 p.m. Sunday, May 29. Free. 619-702-8138, spreckelsorgan.org New City Sinfonia at First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4190 Front St., Hillcrest. The 40-member community orchestra will present music by composers with a “London Connection” including Handel, Mozart and Haydn. At 3 p.m. Sunday, May 29. Free. 619-298-9978, firstuusandiego.org HAudio Books at Verbatim Books, 3795 30th St., North Park. The second show of a new concert series featuring performances from literary musicians. This week, Shelbi Bennett of The Midnight Pine performs as well as singer-songwriter Erin Bower. At 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 1. Free. 619-501-7466, facebook. com/verbatimbooks/ The Rides at Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., Downtown. The trio of Stephen Stills, Wayne Shepherd, and Barry Goldberg stop by on their Pierced Arrow Tour to play some blues-based rock. At 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 1. $32.50-$67. 619-570-1100, sandiegotheatres.org
PERFORMANCE The Expressive Arts in Recovery at Malcolm X Branch Library, 5148 Market
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