FRIDAY, Oct. 7 • “30 Rocks! Celebrating the Best of AGASC,” 11 a.m., Spanish Village Art Center, 1770 Village Place, 30th annual glass art exhibit presented by the Art Glass Association of Southern California, exhibit runs through Oct. 17, (619) 233-9050, www.spanishvillageart.com, free • PGK Project: “San Diego Dances,” 7:30 p.m., Alexander Salazar Fine Art, 1040 7th Ave., contemporary dance showcase by award-winning choreographer Peter G. Kalivas, (619) 886-7924, [email protected], $20 advance general admission, $15 advance students and seniors, $5 more at the door, glass of wine included SATURDAY, Oct. 8 • Sashiko Halloween t-shirts, 10 a.m., Japanese Friendship Garden, 2215 Pan American Rd., make t-shirts using different colors of Sashiko thread and pearl cotton with instructor Laura Breen, student supplies own t-shirt, (619) 232-2721, www.niwa.org, $20 members, $25 nonmembers SUNDAY, Oct. 9 • Fifth Avenue Auto Showcase, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 6th Avenue from E to K streets, showcase of more than 150 high-performance automobiles ranging from traditional classics to contemporary luxury vehicles, (619) 233-5227, www.gaslamp.org/fifth-avenue-auto-showcase, free • 17th annual Little Italy Festa, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., India Street between Ash and Grape streets, Italian food, live music, cooking demonstrations and contests, historical installation, Gesso Italiano chalk art, an Italian motor sports exhibit and Kids Fun Zone with inflatables, face painting, and balloon art, (619) 233-3898, www.littleitalysd.com, free MONDAY, Oct. 10 • “Among the Giants,” 10 a.m., San Diego Natural History Museum, 1788 El Prado, showcase featuring photography of whales throughout the world by National Geographic’s distinguished photographer Flip Nicklin, (619) 232-3821, www.sdnhm.org, $17 adult, $15 seniors, $12 military, ages 13 to 17 and students with ID, $11 children 12 to two, children 2 and under free TUESDAY, Oct. 11 • Art of Elan: “Steppin’ Out Mexicali,” 7 p.m., San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, opening night concert featuring a fusion of traditional Mexican folk and classical music by composers Arturo Marquez and Javier Alvarez, (619) 692-2081, www.artofelan.org, $25 • Ryan Adams concert, 8 p.m., Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., (619) 570-1100, www.sandiegotheatres.org, $40-$45 WEDNESDAY, Oct. 12 • Sue Palmer Quintet, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., Croce’s, 805 Fifth Ave., (619) 838-3316, www.suepalmer.com, free • “Designing Bungalow Gardens: How to Create Gardens and Lives Rooted in Spirit,” 2 p.m., Casa del Prado, 1800 El Prado, John Beaudry, senior horticulturist at Chicago Botanic Garden, illustrates how to apply principles in creating home garden sanctuaries, (619) 232-5762, [email protected], free THURSDAY, Oct. 13 • 9th annual “Real Heroes” breakfast, 7:30 a.m., USS Midway Museum, 910 N. Harbor Drive, the San Diego chapter of the American Red Cross honors local individuals and organizations who have made a difference in the community, RSVP by Oct. 7, (858) 309-1200, www.sdarc.org/realheroes, $700 for table of 10 FRIDAY, Oct. 14 • Kenny G, 8 p.m., Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., concert by Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Kenny G, (619) 570-1100, www.sandiegotheatres.org, $35-$115 • “Salsa Under the Stars” with Manny Cepeda, 7 p.m., Amici Park, State and Date streets, rhythmic Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha-Cha, Bolero and Cuban music with Manny Cepeda, (619) 339-5936, www.mannycepeda.com, free • Lizz Russell Cocktail and Couture Collection, 6 p.m., Westgate Hotel, 1055 Second Ave., live entertainment, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, (619) 557-3655, www.westgatehotel.com, $25 • 5th annual “Holes for Heroes” fundraiser, 9:30 a.m., Lomas Santa Fe Country Club, 1505 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, golf tournament, dinner and auction hosted by the San Diego Downtown Breakfast Rotary Foundation to raise funds for wounded military, children, families and veterans-based nonprofit organizations, (619) 787-6280, www.holesforheroes.org, $75 for dinner and auction only, $250 for player spot with lunch, dinner and auction SATURDAY, Oct. 15 • Emi Meyer, 4 p.m., Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., concert with proceeds benefiting the Japanese Friendship Garden’s expansion project, (619) 570-1100, www.niwa.org, $21.50-$42 • Art Glass Guild fall show and patio sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Spanish Village Art Center, 1770 Village Place, more than 30 Southern California Glass artists will feature a variety of glass art, beads and jewelry, show and sale runs until Oct. 16, (619) 702-8006, www.artglassguild.com, free • Alice in Wonderland and Mixed Repertoire, 8 p.m., Lyceum Theatre, 79 Broadway Circle, Javier Velasco’s modern ballet fusion performance and hip hop dance performance by Culture Shock San Diego, (619) 294-7378, www.sandiegoballet.org, $35 general admission, $45 preferred seating SUNDAY, Oct. 16 • Blue Whale nature cruise, 10 a.m., H&M Landing, 2803 Emerson St., six-hour whale watching cruise with an onboard volunteer naturalist, (619) 222-1144, www.hmlanding.com, $35 children 3-12, $80 adults • Madhatter’s Tea, noon, Westgate Hotel, 1055 Second Ave., afternoon tea followed by the Alice in Wonderland and Mixed Repertoire at Lyceum Theatre, $60 adults, $50 children MONDAY, Oct. 17 • History for Half Pints: “Spooktacular Fun,” 10 a.m., San Diego History Center, 1649 El Prado Ste. 3, children wear Halloween costumes for a parade around the museum as well as a “Spooky Hour” reading, scary craft-making, and eating a cookie in honor of National Cookie Month, (619) 232-6203, www.sandiegohistory.org, $5 per child/adult pair TUESDAY, Oct. 18 • “Hair,” 7 p.m., Civic Theatre, 1100 3rd Ave., opening night performance, runs through Oct. 23, (619) 564-3000, www.broadwaysd.com, $17.50-$75.50 WEDNESDAY, Oct. 19 • Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, 7 p.m., The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, see the outrageous music and characters that made the film a cult sensation in the Old Globe’s live onstage performance of the film, (619) 234-5623, www.theoldglobe.org, $49-$88 THURSDAY, Oct. 20 • “Multiplying That Does Not Require Math,” 9:30 a.m., Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, 1800 El Prado, master gardener Dale Rekus guides a class through various methods of plant propagation, RSVP by Oct. 14, (619) 232-5762, www.sdfloral.org, $15 members, $20 nonmembers • Zandra Rhodes fashion luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Westgate Hotel, 1055 Second Ave., international designer presents her new Boho Chic collection of one-of-a-kind fashion with champagne reception and three course luncheon with a portion of proceeds to benefit the American Friends of the Zandra Rhodes Museum in London, (800) 595-4849, www.westgatehotel.tix.com, $79 FRIDAY, Oct. 21 • Night at the museum Halloween sleepover, 7 p.m. to 9 a.m., San Diego Air and Space Museum, 2001 Pan American Plaza, a spooky sleepover with hands-on activities, a scavenger hunt, flashlight tours, movie screenings, costume contest, snacks and breakfast for ages 7-12, (619) 234-8291 x119, www.sandiegoairandspace.org, $39 members, $45 nonmembers • Under the Dome: An Evening with Gary Jules, 6 p.m., San Diego Museum of Man, 1350 El Prado, singer/songwriter headlines in a benefit concert, (619) 239-2001, utdgaryjules2.eventbrite.com, $30 members, $40 nonmembers SATURDAY, Oct. 22 • OktSoldierFest, 1 p.m., Mission Brewery, 1441 L Street, beer sampling, barbeque and live music on three stages to benefit the Rick Roberts Warrior Foundation, (619) 849-9470, www.missionbrewery.com, $35 general admission, $45 VIP early brew tasting • The Bulls of St. Agata Charge Little Italy, 6 to 10 p.m., Date Street between India and Columbia streets, display of more than 50 Lamborghinis, (619) 233-3898, www.littleitalysd.com, free • Electric bike test drive, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ivan Stewart’s Electric Bike Center, 2021 India St., free electric bike test ride during Little Italy’s Farmers Market, (619) 564-7028, www.iselectricbikecenter.com, free SUNDAY, Oct. 23 • An Evening with Howie Mandel, 7 p.m., Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., live comedy performance, (619) 570-1100, www.sandiegotheatres.org, $30-$65 MONDAY, Oct. 24 • K.D. Lang and The Siss Boom Bang, 7:30 p.m., Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., (619) 570-1100, www.sandiegotheatres.org, $40-$100 TUESDAY, Oct. 25 • Lawn Program: Germany, 2 p.m., House of Pacific Relations International Cottages, 2191 Pan American Rd., celebration of the unification of Germany on Oct. 3, 1990 including traditional German fare and entertainment by “Heimatklang Choir” hosted by the House of Germany, (619) 234-0739, www.sdhpr.org/Countries/Germany, free WEDNESDAY, Oct. 26 • Sue Palmer Quintet, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., Croce’s, 805 Fifth Ave., (619) 838-3316, www.suepalmer.com, free THURSDAY, Oct. 27 • “Tower After Hours: Germany,” 6 p.m., San Diego Museum of Man, 1350 El Prado, experience all things Germany with a colorful celebration of German culture showcasing an array of regional cuisine, drinks, costumes and cultural entertainment in a festive atmosphere, (619) 239-2001 x10, www.museumofman.org, $10 members, $15 students and military, $20 nonmembers FRIDAY, Oct. 28 • Mark Bautista and friends, 7 p.m., Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., (619) 570-1100, www.sandiegotheatres.org, $40.50-$60.50 • Stayin’ Alive: Music of the Bee Gees, 8 p.m., Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., tribute band concert runs through Oct. 29, (619) 235-0804, www.sandiegosymphony.com, $20-$85 • Playboy “Mansion Madness” Halloween party, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., Ivy Nightclub, 600 F St., Halloween party with Playboy Playmates, DJs, costumes and tantalizing performances by the ladies of Lipstik, Inc., (619) 814-2055, www.ivyentertainmentsandiego.com, $20 general admission, $325 for VIP bottle service SATURDAY, Oct. 29 • Monster Bash, 6 p.m. to midnight, 6th Avenue between Market and J streets and Island Avenue between 6th and 8th avenues, San Diego’s largest Halloween party featuring live performances from top DJs, go-go dancers and a costume contest with the chance to win $3,000, (619) 233-5008, www.sandiegomonsterbash.com, $30 in advance, $35 at the door • Linda Eder in concert with Tom Wopat, 8 p.m., Balboa Theatre, 868 4th Ave., (619) 564-3000, www.broadwaysd.com, $19-$125 • Haunted Harbor Halloween Cruise, 9 p.m., Flagship Vessel terminal, 1050 N. Harbor Drive, three hour cruise with cocktails, music, costume contest and taco bar, must be 21 and up, (619) 234-4111, $35-$60 • California Centennial Suffrage Ball, 6 p.m., Balboa Park Club, 2144 Pan American Rd. West, “Victorious Victorians” celebration with 20th century-themed live music, Victorian era costumes, cocktails, dinner, dances, silent auction and classic cars to commemorate the passage of the California Voter’s Rights Act on Oct. 10 a century ago, (619) 233-7963, www.womensmuseumca.org, $50 general admission, $65 VIP ticket SUNDAY, Oct. 30 • Orla Fallon, 7 p.m., Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., (619) 570-1100, www.sandiegotheatres.org, $37.50 • Halloween silent film night: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, 7:30 p.m., Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., film screening of the 1920 film accompanied by organist Russ Peck, (619) 235-0804, www.sandiegosymphony.com, $20 • Symphony Spooktacular, 2 p.m., Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., family festival with symphony concert conducted by Ken-David Masur, (619) 235-0804, www.sandiegosymphony.com, $10-$15 MONDAY, Oct. 31 • Trick-or-Treat on India Street, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., India and Fir streets, safe trick-or-treating experience and costume march, (619) 358-9512, www.littleitalysd.com, free TUESDAY, Nov. 1 • Little Italy Board of Directors meeting, 8:30 a.m., Little Italy Association, 2210 Columbia St., meeting is open to the public for discussion of Little Italy Association’s general business, events and issues, (619) 233-3898, [email protected], free • 39th annual National Philanthropy Day awards luncheon, 11:30, Hilton Bayfront, 1 Park Blvd., The Association of Fundraising Professionals San Diego chapter honors the region’s most generous individuals and corporations, (888) 323-7237, www.afpsandiego.afpnet.org, $85 WEDNESDAY, Nov. 2 • “Kid City,” 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, young visitors can work, create, play and learn as they experience the wonders of the every day working world through the museum’s exhibit, (619) 238-1233, www.rhfleet.org, adults $11.75, children 3 to 12 and seniors 65 and older $9.75 THURSDAY, Nov. 3 • Dia de Muertos gala concert, 7:30 p.m., Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., Symphonic Mariachi Champana Nevin concert to benefit the Mariachi Scholarship Foundation, (619) 570-1100, www.sandiegotheatres.org, $25-$75 FRIDAY, Nov. 4 • Hornblower singles cruise, Hornblower ticket booth, 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