FRIDAY, Nov. 4 • Hornblower singles cruise, 6:30 p.m., Hornblower, 1066 N. Harbor Drive, mix and mingle with singles on a two-hour cruise with food and drink specials and a 7,000 square foot dance floor hosted by Magic FM DJ Todd E. Todd, (619) 686-8715, www.hornblower.com, $25 • Jacobs Masterworks: Liszt’s Piano Concertos, 8 p.m., Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., Jahja Ling leads the San Diego Symphony for a concert devoted to the piano and orchestral works of the first “rock star” solo pianist, runs through Nov. 6, (619) 235-0804, www.sandiegosymphony.com, $29-$96 • FLUXX Friday with Ice Cube and DJ Evil One, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., FLUXX Nightclub, 500 Fourth Ave., (619) 232-8100, www.fluxxsd.com, $20 and up • “Annie,” 7 p.m., Casa del Prado Theatre, 1800 El Prado, Broadway revival performance about a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents, runs through Nov. 6, (619) 239-8355, www.juniortheatre.com, $10 SATURDAY, Nov. 5 • Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfe Tones, 9 p.m., Dublin Square Irish Pub, 554 Fourth Ave., (619) 239-5818, www.dublinsquareirishpub.com, $20 • Rock Art 2011, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., San Diego Zoo’s Otto Center Auditorium, 2920 Zoo Drive, slide-illustrated lectures on the results of rock art research around the globe, (619) 239-2001, [email protected], members $40, general admission $50 • 15th annual Ocean Gala, 6 p.m., Westin Gaslamp Quarter, 910 Broadway Circle, good, beer, wine, live and silent auctions, live entertainment by Barnwell Shift and Coastal Champion awards hosted by San Diego Coastkeeper, (619) 758-7743 x103, [email protected], teachers, nonprofit employees, military $100, general admission $175, VIP $250 • “Just Jazz,” 6:30 p.m., Meyer Fine Art, 6400 Kettner Blvd., #104, music by Peter Sprague, (619) 231-3702, www.camarada.org, free • 48th annual Hall of Fame induction celebration, 5 p.m., San Diego Air and Space Museum, 2001 Pan American Plaza, Signature Flight Support presents honorees for their historic contributions to aviation, space or aerospace innovation at a fundraising dinner for the museum, (619) 234-8291, wwwsandiegoairandspace.org, $275 reception and dinner, $375 VIP reception and dinner SUNDAY, Nov. 6 • 10th annual interfaith candlelight vigil, 3:15 p.m., San Diego Rescue Mission, 120 Elm St., one-mile procession and vigil stopping for prayers at various churches and ministry sites to the County Building to raise awareness for 10,000 homeless individuals living in San Diego, (619) 819-1722, [email protected], free • Jarabe De Palo, 8:30 p.m., 4th and B, 345 B St., (619) 231-4343, www.4thandbevents.com, general admission $20, VIP seated $40 • Fall Back Festival, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Gaslamp Quarter, Fifth and Island avenues, children’s historic street faire with old-fashioned carnival games, rides and food, crafts, contests, musical, entertainment and specialty booths hosted by Gaslamp Quarter’s Historical Foundation, (619) 233-5008, www.gaslampquarter.org, free MONDAY, Nov. 7 • Soft opening night, 7 p.m., Mad House Comedy Club, 502 Horton Plaza, (619) 702-6666, www.madhousecomedyclub.com, free • Senior Monday lecture and IMAX film, 12:30 p.m., Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, lecture on “How We See: From Neurons to Perception” and IMAX film, “Journey into Amazing Caves,” (619) 238-1233 x808, www.rhfleet.org, $7 TUESDAY, Nov. 8 • “Come Fly Away,” 7 p.m., San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., Broadway musical conceived, choreographed and directed by Tony Award-winner Twqyla Tharp blending the vocals of Frank Sinatra with a live on-stage big band and 14 of the world’s finest dancers, performance runs until Nov. 13, (619) 564-3000, www.broadwaysd.org, $26.75-$84.75 WEDNESDAY, Nov. 9 • Ledisi, 8 p.m., 4th and B, 345 B St., four-time Grammy nominee R&B performance with Timothy Bloom, (619) 231-4343, www.4thandbevents.com, $35 THURSDAY, Nov. 10 • Poetry in three Languages, 6 p.m., Olive PR Solutions, 350 West Ash St, #103, closing reception for award-winning artist Dani Dodge’s art show mixing fleeting images with words to create new meaning in everyday urban scenes, (619) 955-5285, www.oliveprsolutions.com, free FRIDAY, Nov. 11 • Adventures in Photography: A Century of Images in Archaeology and Anthropology, 6 p.m., San Diego Museum of Man, 1350 El Prado, opening reception of the ground-breaking visual retrospective showcasing some of the untold stories of anthropology through 64 vintage photographs spanning more than 100 years and six continents, (619) 239-2001, www.museumofman.org, free to members and one guest, additional guests $10 each • Hulk Hogan’s micro championship wrestling, 8 p.m., 4th and B, 345 B St., midget wrestling, (619) 231-4343, www.4thandbevents.com, general admission $20, VIP seated $40 • Kettner Nights, 6 to 9 p.m., Little Italy North, Kettner Boulevard and India Street from Grape to Laurel streets, explore the ever-growing distinct neighborhood with a walk filled with art, design and antiques, (619) 233-3898, www.littleitalysd.com, free • Veteran’s Day Parade, 11 a.m., Cedar Street and Pacific Highway, www.sdvetparade.org, free SATURDAY, Nov. 12 • San Diego Potters’ Guild Fall Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Spanish Village Studio 29, 1770 Village Place, sale featuring thousands of one-of-a-kind hand-made ceramics by San Diego’s finest potters and chance to meet the artists, (619) 239-0507, www.sandiegopottersguild.org, free • “Taking Control of your Diabetes,” 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., San Diego Convention Center, 111 West Harbor Drive, patient conference, “Take the Next Step” educational program and health fair for those with diabetes with special guest Kim Lyons, nutritionist and former “The Biggest Loser” personal trainer, (858) 755-5683, www.tcoyd.org, $30 • Birthday party for Kate Sessions, 11 a.m., Marston House, 3525 Seventh Ave., [email protected], www.friendsofbalboapark.org, free • Star of India sets sail, 9 a.m., Maritime Museum, 1492 North Harbor Drive, (619) 234-9153, www.sdmaritime.org SUNDAY, Nov. 13 • Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite, 2 p.m., Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., Classics 4 Kids presents the transformation of Tchaikovsky’s classical ballet into a swinging jazz masterpiece by Duke Ellington featuring The Classics Philharmonic Orchestra and Malaschock Dance, (619) 231-2311, www.classics4kids.com, $12-$20 • Puppet show and workshop, 1 p.m., Space 4 Art, 325 15th St., (619) 886-2594, www.sandiegoguildofpuppetry.org, $5 children, $7 adults MONDAY, Nov. 14 • Manic Monday, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., The Brass Rail, 3796 Fifth Ave., 80s night featuring DF Junior The Discopunk, $1 drink specials, (619) 298-2233, www.thebrassrailsd.com, $3 cover before 11 p.m. • Game Night, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., The Tipsy Crow, 770 Fifth Ave., Wii, board games, shuffleboard, beer pong tournaments and hosted trivia and bingo night, (619) 338-9300, free TUESDAY, Nov. 15 • 6 Degrees member reception, 5:30 p.m., Higgs, Fletcher and Mack LLP, 401 West A St., Ste. 2600, networking event with 6 Degrees team members, (619) 255-4410, www.sd6degrees.com, free WEDNESDAY, Nov. 16 • San Diego City College fall series “Best of” concert, 7:30 p.m., 4th and B, 345 B St., (619) 231-4343, www.4thandbevents.com, $5 general admission, free with college ID • Young Scientists “Tinkering Tots,” 9 a.m., Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, hands-on preschool science program that provides four weeks of informal learning experiences and hands-on science activities, (619) 238-1233, www.rhfleet.org, $70 members, $80 nonmembers THURSDAY, Nov. 17 • Duboeuf “Nu Beau” wine celebration, 5 p.m. to midnight, Gaslamp Museum Park, 4th and Island avenues, guests can stroll to more than 20 bars and restaurants to sample an array of specials and deals offered at each location as well as sidewalk performances by zany circus jugglers and contortionists to celebrate the harvest, (619) 233-5227, www.gaslamp.org, $5 FRIDAY, Nov. 18 • Reserve and new release tasting, 6:30 p.m., San Diego Air and Space Museum, 2001 Pan American Plaza, wine tasting, silent auction and music by Sue Palmer to benefit the American Institute of Wine and Food, (619) 312-1212, www.worldofwineevents.com, $100 • Great White, 8 p.m., 4th and B, 345 B St., Grammy Award-nominee hard rock concert with Terry Ilous, (619) 231-4343, www.4thandbevents.com, $25-$35 SATURDAY, Nov. 19 • Melero Boutique cocktail and fashion show, 6 p.m., Westgate Hotel, 1055 Second Ave., discover talented owner Ruth Melero’s unique fashion sense in an exclusive cocktails and couture evening featuring a collection of European designers, (619) 238-1818, www.westgatehotel.com, $25 • “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” 7 p.m., Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, opening night performance of the whimsical holiday production from the classic Dr. Seuss tale, runs through Dec. 31, (619) 234-5623, www.theoldglobe.org, $24-$112 SUNDAY, Nov. 20 • Celebrity chef luncheon and big bottle live auction, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., San Diego Marriott Marquis, 333 West Harbor Drive, lineup of 11 nationally acclaimed chefs and legendary wineries team up to celebrate a six-course food and wine pairing experience to benefit the Culinary and Enology Scholarship Programs, (619) 312-1212, www.worldofwineevents.com, $175 • Grinch Christmas tree lighting, Old Globe Plaza, 1363 Old Globe Way, lighting up the holiday season in conjunction with San Diego’s favorite holiday musical “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” (619) 234-5623, www.theoldglobe.org, free MONDAY, Nov. 21 • “Mix It Up Mondays,” 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., Bar Dynamite, 1808 W. Washington St., featuring DJs Girth and Fortuna, (619) 295-8743, www.bardynamite.com, $5 TUESDAY, Nov. 22 • “NEO Soul Tuesday,” 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., Onyx Room, 852 Fifth Ave., presented by Wolfpack and Holla at ya Boy, (619) 235-6699, www.onyxroom.com, $10 WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23 • Block Busters, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, building kids’ imagination using 15,000 wooden blanks to build structures from skyscrapers to suspension bridges, (619) 238-1233, www.rhfleet.org, $9.75 children 3 to 12 and seniors, $11.75 adults and children over 12, members free • All that Glitters, 10 a.m., San Diego Natural History Museum, 1788 El Prado, gemstones produced by earth’s natural processes, (619) 232-3821, www.sdnhm.org, $11-$17, members free THURSDAY, Nov. 24 • Thanksgiving buffet dinner cruise, 3 p.m., Hornblower, 1066 N. Harbor Drive, two and a half hour dinner buffet cruise around the San Diego Bay, (619) 686-8715, www.hornblower.com, $79.95 FRIDAY, Nov. 25 • Chris Tucker, Civic Theatre, 7:30 p.m., 1100 Third Ave., stand-up comedy performance presented by Live Nation, (619) 570-1100, www.sdcivic.org, $45-$65 • “The Musical Paul Gauguin,” 8 p.m., Maritime Museum, 1492 N. Harbor Drive, runs through Nov. 27, (619) 234-9153, www.sdmaritime.org, $30-$35 SATURDAY, Nov. 26 • “Some Lovers,” 7 p.m., Old Globe Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., runs through Dec. 31, (619) 234-5623, www.theoldglobe.org, $35-$94 • Holiday-themed amazing race/ scavenger hunt in the Gaslamp Quarter, 3 p.m., clues take you to roof tops, boutique hotels, public art and holiday-themed establishments, [email protected] • Arrival of Surfin’ Santa, 1 p.m., Seaport Village, parade and LED holiday light exchange (bring old light strands and current SDG&E bill), www.seaportvillage.com, (619) 235-4014, free SUNDAY, Nov. 27 • Sunday Gospel Brunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., (619) 299-2583, www.houseofblues.com, $40 adults, $18.50 children ages 6 to 12, children five and under free Santa vs. the Snowman film, 6 p.m., Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, www.rhfleet.org, (619) 238-1233, $9.75-$11.75, members free MONDAY, Nov. 28 • “Volkswagen: The People’s Car,” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., San Diego Automotive Museum, 2080 Pan American Plaza, 17 Volkswagen cars including the split-window, Rabbit, hippie van and Love Bug on display to tell the story of how Volkwagen’s impact lives, (619) 231-2886, www.sdautomuseum.org, $8 adults, $6 seniors and military, $5 students, $4 children 6 to 15, children under 6 free TUESDAY, Nov. 29 • “A Fiddler’s Tale,” 7 p.m., San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, (619) 692-2081, www.artofelan.org, $10-$25 WEDNESDAY, Nov. 30 • “Creating an Artistic Basis,” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., San Diego History Center, 1649 El Prado, Ste. 3, exhibition featuring 40 works from the center’s collection including oil works from San Diego’s most celebrated artists, (619) 232-6203, www.sandiegohistory.org, $6 adults, $4 seniors, students and military, $2 children ages 6 to 17, members and children under 6 free • “See/Saw” annual youth exhibition, 10 a.m., Museum of Photographic Arts, 1649 El Prado, (619) 238-7559, www.mopa.org, $5-$8, members free THURSDAY, Dec. 1 • Dream Theater, 8 p.m., Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., (619) 570-1100, www.sandiegotheatres.org, $37-$57.50 • “The Four Seasons,” 7:30 p.m., Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., the all-girl orchestra presents the symphony expose, (619) 235-0804, www.sandiegosymphony.com, $20 FRIDAY, Dec. 2 • The Springsteen Experience, 8 p.m., 4th and B, 345 B St., Bruce Springsteen tribute band, (619) 231-4343, www.4thandbevents.com, general admission $10, VIP seated $15 • Riverdance, 7:30 p.m., San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third St., 16th year of the innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song that draws on Irish traditions and the combined talents of Irish dancers and musicians composed by Bill Whelan, (619) 570-1100, runs through Dec. 4 for five performances only, www.broadwaysd.com, $20-$79 • “December Nights,” 5 to 9 p.m., Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado, participating Balboa Park museums will open their doors free of charge to kick-off the holiday season, (619) 239-0512, www.balboapark.org, free