We\u2019ve fallen into fall at last, and along with the shorter days come longer nights, which afford cool pleasure as follows: At Sushi \u2022 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22: The San Francisco-based Sqwonk is a dynamic and adventurous ensemble devoted to exploring the full expressive range of the bass clarinet, from deep resonances to raucous wails. Sushi Contemporary Performance and Visual Arts, 390 11th at J Street, $10-$15, www.sushiart.org or phone (619) 235-8466. At the Old Globe \u2022 Through Nov. 7: Scott Schwartz stages two poignant coming-of-age comedies by Neil Simon, “Brighton Beach Memoirs” and “Broadway Bound,” alternating in repertory Tuesdays-Sundays, $20-$85, www.theoldglobe.org or phone (619) 239-2255 for schedule. At San Diego Museum of Art \u2022 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19: Art of Elan\u2019s “Crossing Borders” is inspired by Luis Jimenez\u2019s sculpture “Border Crossing.” Hear Latin-American and Cuban music by Joaquin Rodrigo and Gabriela Frank, plus Javier Alvarez\u2019s string quartet, created to accompany an art installation in a Mexican subway station. Hibben Gallery, San Diego Museum of Art, Balboa Park, $20-$25 (students $10), www.artofelan.org or (619) 692-2081. At Copley Symphony Hall \u2022 Oct. 8-10: Internationally-renowned flutist Sir James Galway plays Mozart\u2019s Concerto No. 2 for Flute and Orchestra. Also featured, the world premiere of Marvin Hamlisch\u2019s “San Diego,” Bizet\u2019s “Carmen” Fantasy, and Dmitri Shostakovich\u2019s Symphony No. 5 in D Minor. \u2022 Oct. 22-24: Dvorak\u2019s New World Symphony and Erich Korngold\u2019s Violin Concerto. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; Copley Symphony Hall, Seventh and B Street, $20-$96, www.sandiegosymphony.com or (619) 235-0804. At SD Repertory Theatre \u2022 Through Oct. 17: Athol Fugard\u2019s enchanting play, “The Road to Mecca,” about one woman\u2019s creation of beauty in her back yard, directed by Todd Salovey, starring Kandis Chappell. 7 p.m. Wednesdays; 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 7 p.m. Sundays; 2 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays; Lyceum Space, San Diego Repertory, 79 Horton Plaza, $29-$47, www.sdrep.org or (619) 544-1000.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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