FRIDAY, Oct. 7<\/b> \u2022 “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 \u2022 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, admin@thePGKProject.org, $20 advance general admission, $15 advance students and seniors, $5 more at the door, glass of wine included SATURDAY, Oct. 8<\/b> \u2022 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<\/b> \u2022 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 \u2022 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<\/b> \u2022 “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\u2019s 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<\/b> \u2022 Art of Elan: “Steppin\u2019 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 \u2022 Ryan Adams concert, 8 p.m., Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., (619) 570-1100, www.sandiegotheatres.org, $40-$45 WEDNESDAY, Oct. 12<\/b> \u2022 Sue Palmer Quintet, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., Croce\u2019s, 805 Fifth Ave., (619) 838-3316, www.suepalmer.com, free \u2022 “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, sdfloralnews@yahoo.com, free THURSDAY, Oct. 13<\/b> \u2022 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<\/b> \u2022 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 \u2022 “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 \u2022 Lizz Russell Cocktail and Couture Collection, 6 p.m., Westgate Hotel, 1055 Second Ave., live entertainment, cocktails and hors d\u2019oeuvres, (619) 557-3655, www.westgatehotel.com, $25 \u2022 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<\/b> \u2022 Emi Meyer, 4 p.m., Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., concert with proceeds benefiting the Japanese Friendship Garden\u2019s expansion project, (619) 570-1100, www.niwa.org, $21.50-$42 \u2022 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 \u2022 Alice in Wonderland and Mixed Repertoire, 8 p.m., Lyceum Theatre, 79 Broadway Circle, Javier Velasco\u2019s 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<\/b> \u2022 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 \u2022 Madhatter\u2019s 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<\/b> \u2022 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<\/b> \u2022 “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<\/b> \u2022 Richard O\u2019Brien\u2019s 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\u2019s live onstage performance of the film, (619) 234-5623, www.theoldglobe.org, $49-$88 THURSDAY, Oct. 20<\/b> \u2022 “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 \u2022 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<\/b> \u2022 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 \u2022 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<\/b> \u2022 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 \u2022 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 \u2022 Electric bike test drive, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ivan Stewart\u2019s Electric Bike Center, 2021 India St., free electric bike test ride during Little Italy\u2019s Farmers Market, (619) 564-7028, www.iselectricbikecenter.com, free SUNDAY, Oct. 23<\/b> \u2022 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<\/b> \u2022 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<\/b> \u2022 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<\/b> \u2022 Sue Palmer Quintet, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., Croce\u2019s, 805 Fifth Ave., (619) 838-3316, www.suepalmer.com, free THURSDAY, Oct. 27<\/b> \u2022 “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<\/b> \u2022 Mark Bautista and friends, 7 p.m., Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., (619) 570-1100, www.sandiegotheatres.org, $40.50-$60.50 \u2022 Stayin\u2019 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 \u2022 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<\/b> \u2022 Monster Bash, 6 p.m. to midnight, 6th Avenue between Market and J streets and Island Avenue between 6th and 8th avenues, San Diego\u2019s 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 \u2022 Linda Eder in concert with Tom Wopat, 8 p.m., Balboa Theatre, 868 4th Ave., (619) 564-3000, www.broadwaysd.com, $19-$125 \u2022 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 \u2022 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\u2019s Rights Act on Oct. 10 a century ago, (619) 233-7963, www.womensmuseumca.org, $50 general admission, $65 VIP ticket SUNDAY, Oct. 30<\/b> \u2022 Orla Fallon, 7 p.m., Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., (619) 570-1100, www.sandiegotheatres.org, $37.50 \u2022 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 \u2022 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<\/b> \u2022 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<\/b> \u2022 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\u2019s general business, events and issues, (619) 233-3898, chris@littleitalysd.com, free \u2022 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\u2019s most generous individuals and corporations, (888) 323-7237, www.afpsandiego.afpnet.org, $85 WEDNESDAY, Nov. 2<\/b> \u2022 “Kid City,” 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Reuben H. 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