ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
CANCELLATION: Sunday, Dec. 5, a performance by Gerry O’Beirne with fiddler Rosie Shipley at the Holy Trinity Parish has been cancelled. For information or updates, call (858) 689-2266, or e-mail [email protected]. Saturday, Dec. 6, 6 and 8 p.m., San Diego Dance Theater Fall Studio Showcase, featuring professionals and students in a wide array of dance styles. Tickets are $15. The event takes place at Dance Place San Diego, 2650 Truxtun Road, Studio 207. Purchase tickets at the door or visit www.sandiegodancetheatre.org. Thursday, Dec. 9, 7 to 10 p.m., the San Diego Fine Art Society hosts “Persistent Illusion 3rd Birthday Soiree” at Liberty Station — a free event allowing guests to indulge in the arts with fine art, live music, dance performances and other activities. Dress for the event is “white-themed attire” (white cocktail or tribal chic). Guests are encouraged to RSVP by e-mailing [email protected]. The event takes place at the NTC Promenade, 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 103. For more information, visit www.sdfas.org. Through Dec. 12, the Point Loma Actor’s Theatre presents “Steel Magnolias,” written by Robert Harling and directed by David Sein. Curtain times are 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 7 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $16 for general admission; $14 for military, seniors and students. The performances take place at the theater, 3035 Talbot St. For more information or tickets, call the box office at (619) 225-0044, or visit www.pointlomaactors.com. Monday, Dec. 13, 7 to 11 p.m., free entertainment at Humphrey’s Backstage Lounge, featuring Robin Henkel Band with Horns! swing dancing. The show is for those 21 and up at 2241 Shelter Island Drive. For more information, call (619) 224-3577. Sunday, Dec. 19, 4 p.m., All Souls’ Music on the Point monthly music series, featuring organist Geoffrey Graham. A reception follows. Donations of $5 are requested. Concerts take place at All Souls’ Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd. For more information, call (619) 223-6394. Sunday, Dec. 26, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., fourth annual Free Day of Dance! The event features free dance classes all day with San Diego Dance Theater, Malashock Dance and San Diego Ballet. All experience levels welcome. The event takes place at Dance Place San Diego, 2650 Truxtun Road, Studio 207. For more information, visit www.sandiegodancetheater.org. COMMUNITY/CIVIC Saturday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the 58th year of the All Souls’ Saint Nicholas Home Tour — considered the “grand dame” of home tours as the oldest of its kind west of the Mississippi. The showcase includes four Point Loma homes, including that of iconic singer Frankie Laine, architect Homer Delawie, the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Wertz and “Casa Marrero,” the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guillermo Marrero. Advance tickets for the event are available for $25 from the church, located at 1474 Catalina Blvd., or Cottage Antiques, located at 4873 Newport Ave. Tickets can be purchased the day of the event for $30 from the church. Proceeds benefit outreach programs like the Peninsula Shepherd Senor Center and Mercy Care Center in Kenya. For tickets or information, call (619) 223-6394, or visit www.allsoulshometour.org.