San Diego Events May 3-10 2009
Arturo Sandoval - 7:30 pm Tue, May 5, 2009 
Much more than a trumpet legend, Sandoval puts on a live show second to none with a sensational band, fiendish arrangements and speed-of-light performances on trumpet, piano, percussion and voice. Tickets on sale now.
Much more than a trumpet legend, Sandoval puts on a live show second to none with a sensational band, fiendish arrangements and speed-of-light performances on trumpet, piano, percussion and voice. Tickets on sale now.
Genre: Jazz
Sammy Hagar - 8 pm Tue, May 5, 2009
Licking. Ticking. Keeps on. Etc. Tickets go on sale 10 am Friday, Feb. 20.
Licking. Ticking. Keeps on. Etc. Tickets go on sale 10 am Friday, Feb. 20.
Genre: Rock
Team Abraham, The French Semester, Mia Valentine - 8 pm Tue, May 5, 2009
The Undercarriage 3 year anniversary party and 5 de Mayo event at the Casbah features Team Abraham, The French Semester, Mia Valentine and free food courtesy of Natures Express.
The Undercarriage 3 year anniversary party and 5 de Mayo event at the Casbah features Team Abraham, The French Semester, Mia Valentine and free food courtesy of Natures Express.
MAE - SOLD OUT - 8 pm Tue, May 5, 2009
MAE - Multisensory Aesthetic Experience - will perform at The Loft at UCSD. Tickets on sale at the door.
MAE - Multisensory Aesthetic Experience - will perform at The Loft at UCSD. Tickets on sale at the door.
Genre: Rock
ArtPower!: Compania Nacional de Danza 2 - 8 pm Tue, May 5, 2009
Choreographer Nacho Duato directs the Compania Nacional de Danza 2 in this performance. Tickets now on sale.
Choreographer Nacho Duato directs the Compania Nacional de Danza 2 in this performance. Tickets now on sale.
Genre: All Performing Arts, Dance
Rub-a-Dub de Mayo with The Devastators and Dub Traffik Control - 9 pm Tue, May 5, 2009
The Belly Up presents a night of dub — Cindo de Mayo style. Tickets on sale now.
The Belly Up presents a night of dub — Cindo de Mayo style. Tickets on sale now.
Genre: Reggae and Dub
The Purrs, Littlepieces - 9 pm Tue, May 5, 2009
Seattle’s the Purrs and Littlepieces play Soda Bar. Tickets at the door.
Seattle’s the Purrs and Littlepieces play Soda Bar. Tickets at the door.
Overview, War Stories - 9 pm Tue, May 5, 2009
Overview and War Stories play Beauty Bar. Tickets at the door.
Overview and War Stories play Beauty Bar. Tickets at the door.
Genre: Rock
Arturo Sandoval - 7:30 pm Wed, May 6, 2009
Much more than a trumpet legend, Sandoval puts on a live show second to none with a sensational band, fiendish arrangements and speed-of-light performances on trumpet, piano, percussion and voice. Tickets on sale now.
Much more than a trumpet legend, Sandoval puts on a live show second to none with a sensational band, fiendish arrangements and speed-of-light performances on trumpet, piano, percussion and voice. Tickets on sale now.
Genre: Jazz
Franklin Lounge, Michael Tiernan, Colin Armstrong - 8 pm Wed, May 6, 2009
Catch Franklin Lounge at the Belly Up. Tickets on sale now.
Catch Franklin Lounge at the Belly Up. Tickets on sale now.
Genre: Country/Roots
Dive-In Theatre - 8 pm Wed, May 6, 2009
The Pearl Hotel hosts Wednesday night poolside movie screenings.
The Pearl Hotel hosts Wednesday night poolside movie screenings.
Genre: Film
Sleepytime Gorilla Museum - 8:30 pm Wed, May 6, 2009
Blending spooky tunes, dazzling musicianship and a finely honed sense of the absurd, Sleepytime puts the art into art rock.
Blending spooky tunes, dazzling musicianship and a finely honed sense of the absurd, Sleepytime puts the art into art rock.
Genre: Rock
Trashcan Fires, Happy Birthday Secret Weapon - 9 pm Wed, May 6, 2009
Local band Trashcan Fires and Seattle’s Happy Birthday Secret Weapon play Soda Bar. Tickets at the door.
Local band Trashcan Fires and Seattle’s Happy Birthday Secret Weapon play Soda Bar. Tickets at the door.
The Austin James Band, Burning of Rome, Saucy Monky - 9 pm Wed, May 6, 2009
The Austin James Band plays U31 with local band Burning of Rome and Saucy Monky. Tickets at the door.
The Austin James Band plays U31 with local band Burning of Rome and Saucy Monky. Tickets at the door.
Genre: Acoustic/Folk, Local
Rock the Folk Out - 9 pm Wed, May 6, 2009
Rock the Folk Out will be playing at LeStat’s Coffee House. Tickets on sale at the door.
Rock the Folk Out will be playing at LeStat’s Coffee House. Tickets on sale at the door.
Genre: Rock
The Gladstone Bags, Kera and The Lesbians - 9 pm Wed, May 6, 2009
The Gladstone Bags and Kera and The Lesbians play Beauty Bar. Tickets at the door.
The Gladstone Bags and Kera and The Lesbians play Beauty Bar. Tickets at the door.
ArtPower!: Dance Salon - 2 pm Thu, May 7, 2009
San Diego dance professors, critics and choreographers debate and discuss past dance performances of ArtPower.
San Diego dance professors, critics and choreographers debate and discuss past dance performances of ArtPower.
Genre: Talks/Lectures
Sandow Birk - 7 pm Thu, May 7, 2009
Sandow Birk returns, with war again driving his art.
Artist talk with Sandow Birk in the Berglund Room
Sandow Birk returns, with war again driving his art.
Genre: All Visual Arts, Museum
Pullman Standard, Dakota Fish, Black Patterns - 7 pm Thu, May 7, 2009
Cane’s Bar & Grill presents the sounds of Pullman Standard. Tickets on sale at the door.
Cane’s Bar & Grill presents the sounds of Pullman Standard. Tickets on sale at the door.
Genre: Rock
David Patrone - 7-9 pm Thu, May 7, 2009
David Patrone and his quartet perform swing music from the Sinatra catalogue.
David Patrone and his quartet perform swing music from the Sinatra catalogue.
Genre: Jazz
Steel Pulse - 8 pm Thu, May 7, 2009
Steel Pulse will perform at the House of Blues San Diego fourth anniversary party. Tickets on sale now..
Steel Pulse will perform at the House of Blues San Diego fourth anniversary party. Tickets on sale now..
Genre: Reggae and Dub
The Devil Makes Three - 8:30 pm Thu, May 7, 2009
The Devil Makes Three bring its punky perspective on vintage American blues to the Casbah. Tickets on sale at the door.
The Devil Makes Three bring its punky perspective on vintage American blues to the Casbah. Tickets on sale at the door.
Genre: Blues/Gospel
Hot Pstromi with Mas Grande - 9 pm Thu, May 7, 2009
Hot Pstromi will perform at LeStat’s Coffee House. Tickets available at the door.
Hot Pstromi will perform at LeStat’s Coffee House. Tickets available at the door.
Genre: Jazz
Brendan B. & the Breaks - 9 pm Thu, May 7, 2009
Local band Brendan B. & the Breaks play Soda Bar. Tickets at the door.
Local band Brendan B. & the Breaks play Soda Bar. Tickets at the door.
I was a Lover DeLorean was a Dealer - 9 pm Thu, May 7, 2009
I was a Lover DeLorean was a Dealer plays Beauty Bar. Tickets at the door.
I was a Lover DeLorean was a Dealer plays Beauty Bar. Tickets at the door.
Genre: Rock
The Black Eyed Peas, All American Rejects, Flo Rida, more - 5 pm Fri, May 8, 2009
Channel 933 Summer Kick-Off Concert with the Black Eyed Peas. Tickets on sale 10 am Saturday, March 28.
Channel 933 Summer Kick-Off Concert with the Black Eyed Peas. Tickets on sale 10 am Saturday, March 28.
Genre: Hip-Hop
Kettner Nights - May 8, 2009
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Get hip to Little Italy’s emerging Kettner Art & Design District at Kettner Nights.
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The Salk Institute presents Thom Mayne - 7 pm May 8, 2009
Part of the Salk Institute’s master architect lecture series.
Part of the Salk Institute’s master architect lecture series.
‘Evangeline’ - Reception
7 pm Fri, May 8, 2009
National University’s Center for Cultural and Ethnic Studies presents “Evangeline,” a film by Annette Cyr. The Fine Arts Trio will also perform classical music.
7 pm Fri, May 8, 2009
7:30 pm Fri, May 8, 2009
National University’s Center for Cultural and Ethnic Studies presents “Evangeline,” a film by Annette Cyr. The Fine Arts Trio will also perform classical music.
Get Back Loretta, Scarlet Symphony, Bedford Grove, more - 7 pm Fri, May 8, 2009
Get Back Loretta, Scarlet Symphony, Bedford Grove, Goodnight Caulfield and The New Archaic will perform on SOMA’s sidestage.
Get Back Loretta, Scarlet Symphony, Bedford Grove, Goodnight Caulfield and The New Archaic will perform on SOMA’s sidestage.
Genre: Rock
B-Side Players - 8 pm Fri, May 8, 2009
B-Side Players performs at the House of Blues. Tickets on sale now.
B-Side Players performs at the House of Blues. Tickets on sale now.
Genre: Latin
Dance Series: Ballet Preljocaj - 8 pm Fri, May 8, 2009
La Jolla Music Society presents Ballet Preljocalj as part of the Dance Series. Tickets on sale now.
La Jolla Music Society presents Ballet Preljocalj as part of the Dance Series. Tickets on sale now.
Genre: All Performing Arts, Ballet
San Diego Symphony - Vaughan Williams: The Lark Ascending - 8 pm Fri, May 8, 2009
A part of the “Jacobs’ Masterworks,” series conducted by Jahja Ling.
A part of the “Jacobs’ Masterworks,” series conducted by Jahja Ling.
Genre: All Performing Arts, Classical Music
Thunder from Down Under - 8 pm Fri, May 8, 2009
The Excalibur’s best selling male revue show, Thunder from Down Under will be performed at the DreamCatcher Lounge.
The Excalibur’s best selling male revue show, Thunder from Down Under will be performed at the DreamCatcher Lounge.
Apes of Wrath, The Dabbers, The Old In Out, more - 8:30 pm Fri, May 8, 2009
Apes of Wrath, The Dabbers, The Old In Out and The Softhands will perform at The Casbah.
Apes of Wrath, The Dabbers, The Old In Out and The Softhands will perform at The Casbah.
Genre: Rock
Sleeping People - 9 pm Fri, May 8, 2009
Local instrumental band Sleeping People play Soda Bar. Tickets at the door.
Local instrumental band Sleeping People play Soda Bar. Tickets at the door.
One Drop, Tomorrow’s Bad Seeds, DJ Dive - 9 pm Fri, May 8, 2009
Reggae Nights Surfrider Foundation Benefit featuring One Drop at the Belly Up. Ticket on sale now.
Reggae Nights Surfrider Foundation Benefit featuring One Drop at the Belly Up. Ticket on sale now.
Genre: Reggae and Dub
Erik Janson, Matt Misah, The Quiet - 9 pm Fri, May 8, 2009
Erik Janson will be playing at LeStat’s Coffee House. Tickets on sale at the door.
Erik Janson will be playing at LeStat’s Coffee House. Tickets on sale at the door.
Genre: Rock
Serge Devant - 9 pm Fri, May 8, 2009
Catch Serge Devant spin at On Broadway.
Catch Serge Devant spin at On Broadway.
Genre: Dance/Electronica, DJ
Split Finger, Four Minutes Til Midnight, Pure Zion - 9 pm Fri, May 8, 2009
Cane’s presents Split Finger. Tickets on sale at the door.
Cane’s presents Split Finger. Tickets on sale at the door.
Genre: Reggae and Dub
Roger Sanchez - 9:30 pm Fri, May 8, 2009
Catch Roger Sanchez at Spin. Tickets on sale now.
Catch Roger Sanchez at Spin. Tickets on sale now.
Genre: Dance/Electronica, DJ
Marianne Dissard, Andrew Collberg - 10 pm Fri, May 8, 2009
Marianne Dissard and Andrew Collberg play Bar Pink. Tickets are free and available at the door.
Marianne Dissard and Andrew Collberg play Bar Pink. Tickets are free and available at the door.
Genre: Rock
10th Annual Walk for Hope to Cure Breast Cancer - 7:45 am Sat, May 9, 2009
This nationwide event kicks off at the University of San Diego with a 3K and 5K walk.
This nationwide event kicks off at the University of San Diego with a 3K and 5K walk.
Recreation event type: Walking
Border Voices Poetry Fair 2009 - 9:15 am-4:45 pm Sat, May 9, 2009
Major poets, writers and musicians from around the world gather in San Diego for the 9th annual Border Voices Poetry Fair at Balboa Park in April. Featured performers are Jericho Brown, Rae Armantrout, Trish Dugger and Suzanne Lummis.
Major poets, writers and musicians from around the world gather in San Diego for the 9th annual Border Voices Poetry Fair at Balboa Park in April. Featured performers are Jericho Brown, Rae Armantrout, Trish Dugger and Suzanne Lummis.
San Diego Children’s Book Festival - 10 am-4 pm, Sat, May 9, 2009
Some of our nation’s top children’s authors and illustrators, including DJ McHale, author of the “Pendragon” series, will gather for this family fun day.
Some of our nation’s top children’s authors and illustrators, including DJ McHale, author of the “Pendragon” series, will gather for this family fun day.
Sam Hinton Folk Heritage Festival - 10:30 am-5 pm Sat, May 9, 2009
The festival in honor of Sam Hinton will feature storytellers, jam sessions, workshops, a family contra dance and a host of folk singers.
The festival in honor of Sam Hinton will feature storytellers, jam sessions, workshops, a family contra dance and a host of folk singers.
Genre: Festivals, Folk and Bluegrass
Second Saturday: Mexican Printmaking - 1-3 pm Sat, May 9, 2009
Get crafty at the SDMA.
Get crafty at the SDMA.
Genre: Arts and Crafts, Museum
Fiesta de Reyes - 1-9 pm Sat, May 9, 2009
Celebrate the grand opening of the Fiesta de Reyes, formerly the Bazaar del Mundo. Avant-garde Zirk Ubu will perform as well as mariachis and a one-ring circus.
Celebrate the grand opening of the Fiesta de Reyes, formerly the Bazaar del Mundo. Avant-garde Zirk Ubu will perform as well as mariachis and a one-ring circus.
Recreation event type: Festivals
Genre: All Performing Arts, Family
Grunion Run with Birch Aquarium at Scripps - 9-11 p.m. May 9, 2009
Experience the annual Grunion Run with Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography/UCSD naturalists.
Experience the annual Grunion Run with Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography/UCSD naturalists.
Recreation event type: Beach
Windjammers Community Concert Band - 2 pm Sat, May 9, 2009
Windjammers Community Concert Band will perform Spring into Spring at MiraCosta College, Studio A, Bldg. 2200, Oceanside. Tickets available at the door.
Windjammers Community Concert Band will perform Spring into Spring at MiraCosta College, Studio A, Bldg. 2200, Oceanside. Tickets available at the door.
Genre: Concert Band
Beach to Brewery Beer and Music Fest - 2 pm Sat, May 9, 2009
The usual cocktail for PB fun gets a dose of philanthropy when the Beach to Brewery Music Fest comes to town. Tapes ‘N Tapes play with local bands Delta Spirit, Get Back Loretta and Stranger.
The usual cocktail for PB fun gets a dose of philanthropy when the Beach to Brewery Music Fest comes to town. Tapes ‘N Tapes play with local bands Delta Spirit, Get Back Loretta and Stranger.
Genre: Rock
San Diego Ride and Learn - 9 am Sun, May 9, 2009
See the many faces of San Diego from the seat of your bicycle.
See the many faces of San Diego from the seat of your bicycle.
Recreation event type: Cycling
A Dull Science, Stereo Summer, Allstar, more - 7 pm Sat, May 9, 2009
A Dull Science, Stereo Summer, Allstar, Play The Fox, Good Morning Milo will perform at SOMA.
A Dull Science, Stereo Summer, Allstar, Play The Fox, Good Morning Milo will perform at SOMA.
Genre: Rock
Thunder from Down Under - 8 pm Sat, May 8, 2009
The Excalibur’s best selling male revue show, Thunder from Down Under will be performed at the DreamCatcher Lounge.
The Excalibur’s best selling male revue show, Thunder from Down Under will be performed at the DreamCatcher Lounge.
‘Tango 1st Century’ - 8 pm Sat, May 9, 2009
California Center for the Arts presents “Tango 1st Century”.
California Center for the Arts presents “Tango 1st Century”.
Genre: Performance Art
Grand Duchy (Frank Black) with guests - 8:30 pm Sat, May 9, 2009
Frank Black and his wife Violet Clark perform at The Casbah.
Frank Black and his wife Violet Clark perform at The Casbah.
Genre: Rock
Adam Levy, Geoff Pearlman, Lisa Sanders - 9 pm Sat, May 9, 2009
Adam Levy will present his folk rock/alternative sounds at LeStat’s Coffee House. Tickets on sale at the door.
Adam Levy will present his folk rock/alternative sounds at LeStat’s Coffee House. Tickets on sale at the door.
Adam Levy, Geoff Pearlman, Lisa Sanders - 9 pm Sat, May 9, 2009
Adam Levy will present his folk rock/alternative sounds at LeStat’s Coffee House. Tickets on sale at the door.
Adam Levy will present his folk rock/alternative sounds at LeStat’s Coffee House. Tickets on sale at the door.
Genre: Folk and Bluegrass
Bob Schneider with Jason Shannon - 9 pm Sat, May 9, 2009
The Belly Up presents Bob Schneider. Tickets on sale now.
The Belly Up presents Bob Schneider. Tickets on sale now.
Genre: Acoustic/Folk
Tainted Love (80’s Tribute) with DJ Demon - 9 pm Sat, May 9, 2009
Tainted Love (80’s Tribute) comes to ‘Canes Bar & Grill. Tickets on sale at the door.
Tainted Love (80’s Tribute) comes to ‘Canes Bar & Grill. Tickets on sale at the door.
Genre: ’80s, Cover band
Ray at Night Rock ‘N’ Roll Stew - 10 pm Sat, May 9, 2009
DJs Mikey Face and Angie spin the official unofficial Ray at Night afterparty.
DJs Mikey Face and Angie spin the official unofficial Ray at Night afterparty.
Byron Berline & Bluegrass Etc. - 7:30 pm Sun, May 10, 2009
National Fiddle Champion Byron Berline joins Bluegrass Etc for a night of great music. Tickets on sale now.
National Fiddle Champion Byron Berline joins Bluegrass Etc for a night of great music. Tickets on sale now.
Genre: Folk and Bluegrass
San Diego Symphony - Vaughan Williams: The Lark Ascending - 2 pm Sun, May 10, 2009
A part of the “Jacobs’ Masterworks,” series conducted by Jahja Ling.
A part of the “Jacobs’ Masterworks,” series conducted by Jahja Ling.
Genre: All Performing Arts, Classical Music
Jung Trio - 2:30 pm Sun, May 10, 2009
Enjoy a classical music performance from the Jung Trio at the San Diego Library. Tickets are free and available at the door.
Enjoy a classical music performance from the Jung Trio at the San Diego Library. Tickets are free and available at the door.
Genre: All Performing Arts, Classical Music
Dredg, Judgement Day, Torche - 7:30 pm Sun, May 10, 2009
NorCal aggro-rocker Dredg comes to House of Blues. Tickets on sale 10 am Friday, March 13.
NorCal aggro-rocker Dredg comes to House of Blues. Tickets on sale 10 am Friday, March 13.
Genre: Rock
Elvis Crespo - 8 pm Sun, May 10, 2009
Elvis Crespo plays SeaWorld as part the park’s Viva La Música spring concert series.
Elvis Crespo plays SeaWorld as part the park’s Viva La Música spring concert series.
The Long and Short of It, Same Sex Dictator, Secret Fun Club - 8:30 pm Sun, May 10, 2009
The Long and Short of It, Same Sex Dictator and Secret Fun Club play The Casbah.
The Long and Short of It, Same Sex Dictator and Secret Fun Club play The Casbah.
Genre: Rock
The Avett Brothers with Magnolia Electric Co - 9 pm Sun, May 10, 2009
Catch the Avett Brothers at the Belly Up. Tickets on sale noon Friday, Feb. 27.
Catch the Avett Brothers at the Belly Up. Tickets on sale noon Friday, Feb. 27.
Genre: Rock
Lou Evans with Megan Combs - 9 pm Sun, May 10, 2009
Lou Evans will perform at LeStat’s Coffee House. Tickets on sale at the door.
Lou Evans will perform at LeStat’s Coffee House. Tickets on sale at the door.
Genre: Acoustic/Folk
Joey Harris and the Mentals, Behind the Wago - 9 pm Sun, May 10, 2009
Joey Harris and the Mentals and Behind the Wagon play Beauty Bar. Tickets at the door.
Joey Harris and the Mentals and Behind the Wagon play Beauty Bar. Tickets at the door.
‘Let’s Talk About It: Love & Forgiveness’ - 6:30 pm Mon, May 11, 2009
San Diego Public Library hosts a series of five thematic book discussions to explore love and forgiveness through classic and contemporary literature.
San Diego Public Library hosts a series of five thematic book discussions to explore love and forgiveness through classic and contemporary literature.
Genre: Library, Talks/Lectures
‘Beethoven Rebel With a Cause’ - 7:30 pm Mon, May 11, 2009
Beethoven’s musical interpretation of the influence of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Beethoven’s musical interpretation of the influence of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Spectrum with Crocodiles - 8:30 pm Mon, May 11, 2009
Experimental Spectrum will perform at the Casbah. Tickets on sale at the door.
Experimental Spectrum will perform at the Casbah. Tickets on sale at the door.
Genre: Rock
Barnyard Drama at Sushi - May 12, 2009
From Toronto, a fresh look at improvising combining elements of song, jazz, and soundscape. Part of Sushi’s “Fresh Sound Series.”
From Toronto, a fresh look at improvising combining elements of song, jazz, and soundscape. Part of Sushi’s “Fresh Sound Series.”
Genre: Dance/Electronica
Genre: All Performing Arts, Other
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