ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Today, Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m., the Point Loma Opera Theatre of Point Loma Nazarene University will stage Jules Massenet’s 1894 adaptation of the classic “Cinderella” story “Cendrillon” at PLNU’s Crill Performance Hall, 3900 Lomaland Drive. The opera is performed in French with English subtitles projected. Tickets range from $8 to $12. For tickets and more information, visit www.pointlomaoperatheatre.com. Saturday, Nov. 20, Salomon Theatre of Point Loma Nazarene University presents Shakespeare’s timeless comedy “Much Ado About Nothing.” The performance runs Tuesday through Saturday (Oct. 26-30) at 7 p.m., with two additional shows on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 1:30 and 7 p.m. The show takes place at Salomon Theatre, 3900 Lomaland Drive. Tickets are $13 for adults, $10 for seniors, students and military. For tickets or information, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.pointloma.edu/salomontheatre. Sunday, Nov. 21, 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. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 26 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. Saturday, Nov. 27, 7 p.m., Ocean Beach Comedy at Winston’s Beach Club hosts actor and comedian Joey “Coco” Diaz, who will headline. Other scheduled comics are Steven Kendrick, Jerry Rocha, Jeff Bilodeau, Jesse Egan and Lauren “L.O.B.” O’Brien from FM 94.9’s “The Mikey Show.” Open mic precedes Ocean Beach Comedy at 6 p.m. Tickets are $7. For more information, visit www.winstonsob.com. Dec. 2 and 3, 3 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., Point Loma Nazarene University hosts “The Cider Celebration” Christmas show, featuring the PLNU concert choir, Chorals and Extol. Tickets are $8, and the performance takes place at the Crill Performance Hall, 3900 Lomaland Drive. For tickets, call (619) 849-2325, or visit www.pointloma.edu/music/events. Saturday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Point Loma Artists Association Holiday Art Show, featuring 20 artists from the Peninsula. The free event features exceptional art and refreshments and plenty of holiday gift-giving ideas. The show takes place at 3636 Curtis St. For more information, call (619) 223-6326, or visit www.pointlomaartsists.com. Sunday, Dec. 5, 3 p.m., “The Messiah,” featuring the Point Loma Nazarene University Choral Union and Orchestra. The free event takes place at Brown Chapel, 3900 Lomaland Drive. For more information, visit www.pointloma.edu/music/events. Sunday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m., Gerry O’Beirne performs with fiddler Rosie Shipley in an evening of fiddling, guitar and vocals. Tickets are $18. The event takes place at the Holy Trinity Parish, 2083 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For information or tickets, 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. Friday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m., Peninsula Singers Holiday Concert, featuring holiday classics, an original piece by John Rutter and other offerings. Tickets are $10 at the door. The concert takes place at the North Chapel of Liberty Station, 2881 Roosevelt Road. For information, call (619) 804-6079, or e-mail [email protected]. 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. Tuesday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m., Point Loma High School Winter Concert, featuring many seasonal favorites. Tickets are $5. The event takes place at the Dana Middle School auditorium, 1775 Chatsworth Blvd. For tickets or information, visit www.plhsmusic.com. Wednesday, Dec. 15, 6:30 p.m., Correia Middle School Winter Art Show and Concert, featuring Christmas classics by the Correia Middle Bands and Orchestra. The event also features a free chili dinner and raffle for participants. The event takes place at the school’s auditorium, 4302 Valeta St. For more information, visit www.correiamiddle.com. Wednesday, Dec. 15, 7 p.m., the Hervey/Point Loma Library hosts a free holiday concert by the Peninsula Singers, who will perform seasonal music, including a medley of traditional British carols and “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” as sung by Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians, and an original piece by John Rutter. The event takes place at the library, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 531-1539. Thursday, Dec. 16, 6:30 p.m., Dana Middle School Winter Concert. The free event takes place in the school auditorium, 1775 Chatsworth Blvd. For more information, call (619) 225-3897. 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 Today, Nov. 18, 7 p.m., the Ocean Beach Historical Society presents “Save Our Heritage — Over Four Decades of Historic Preservation in San Diego County.” The free event includes a documentary film about SOHO’s pivotal role in saving architectural icons and the importance of future historic preservation. The meeting takes place at Point Loma Methodist Church, 1994 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. For more information, visit www.obhistory.wordpress.com. Tuesday, Nov. 23, the Ocean Beach Town Council Tree Committee launches its annual Food and Toy Drive for disadvantaged neighbors. Boxes to be made available throughout Ocean Beach. For more information, call (619) 515-4400, or visit www.obtowncouncil.org. Thursday, Nov. 25, 11 a.m., the Interfaith Community Clergy Group of Ocean Beach — in conjunction with Second Chances Break of Life and the Ocean Beach Yacht Club — will host a free Thanksgiving dinner for the hungry. The event takes place at Sacred Heart Church at the corner of Saratoga Avenue and Sunset Cliffs Boulevard. No reservations required and the event is open to all. For more information, call (619) 223-4594. Tuesday, Nov. 30, noon, Ocean Beach Christmas tree arrives at the foot of Newport Avenue for residents and schoolchildren to decorate. For more information, call (619) 515-4400, or visit www.obtowncouncil.org. Wednesday, Dec. 1, dusk, the Ocean Beach Town Council launches its annual Storefront Decorating Contest. For more information, call (619) 515-4400, or visit www.obtowncouncil.org. Thursday, Dec. 2, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Ocean Beach Christmas tree auction at the Sunshine Co. Saloon, 5028 Newport Ave. The event is for 21 years of age and up. For more information, call (619) 515-4400, or visit www.obtowncouncil.org. 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. Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fun Zone in the Ocean Beach Pier parking lot, featuring music, skateboard exhibitions, food and fun — all preceding the community Christmas parade later that day. For more information, call (619) 515-4400, or visit www.oceanbeachsandiego.com. Saturday, Dec. 4, 5:05 p.m., Ocean Beach Town Council Tree Committee’s 31st annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade down Newport Avenue in OB. For more information, call (619) 515-4400, or visit www.obtowncouncil.org. Saturdays, Dec. 4, Dec. 11 and Dec. 18, Ocean Beach Craft Fair at Newport Avenue and Abbott Street. For more information, call (619) 515-4400, or visit www.oceanbeachsandiego.com. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. to noon, the Point Loma Garden Club, now in its 50th year, hosts its annual Holiday Bazaar & Tea. The event, which is open to the public, features specialty holiday fresh and dried decorations, crafts, home-made delectables, table centerpieces, wreaths and swags for sale. Proceeds benefit student scholarships. The event takes place at the United Portuguese S.E.S. Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal. For more information, visit www.plgc.org. Dec. 13, Dec. 16 and Dec. 17, TBA, Ocean Beach Town Council begins assembling and sorting items for its Holiday Food and Toy Drive. For more information, call (619) 515-4400, or visit www.oceanbeachsandiego.com. Saturday, Dec. 18, 8:30 a.m., delivery of the Ocean Beach Town Council’s Holiday Food and Toy Drive to disadvantaged neighbors. For more information, call (619) 515-4400, or visit www.oceanbeachsandiego.com. Sunday, Dec. 19, Ocean Beach Town Council hosts its Holiday Homes Decorating Contest. The “best-dressed homes” will be judged. For more information, call (619) 316-3403.