Top 7 Things To Do In North County This Week
“April 1. This is the day upon which we are reminded of what we are on the other three hundred and sixty-four.” ~ Mark Twain
April Showers Bring May Flowers
1. Sunday, April 1- Laugh for Recovery Fundraiser
Mental Health Systems (MHS) presents the Fourth Annual Laugh for Recovery Comedy Concert featuring Mike Pace, Kenny Kane and Bob Murphy. Join MHS for a fun-filled afternoon concert to benefit individuals, families and communities impacted by mental illness and substance abuse.
Featured performers include Mike Pace, Kenny Kane and “Funniest Mom in America” Vicky Barbolak.
2.Monday, April 2- In Concert: Heartless Bastards
Anchored by the powerful vocals and incisive songwriting of Erika Wennerstrom, the Heartless Bastards are a roots rock band whose tough, emotionally resonant music incorporates elements of blues, hard rock, garage punk and country as filtered through tales of a hardscrabble life lived in the America
Alternative garage rock band, The Heartless Bastards, are on tour in support of their brand new album “Arrow.”
9:00p
Belly Up Tavern,Solana Beach,CA
3. Tuesday, April 3– Clarinetist Boris Allakhverdyan and La Catrina Quartet
The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library is proud to present its 22nd anniversary season of Barbara and William Karatz Chamber Concerts. A special collaboration will be presented on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 7:30 p.m., featuring clarinetist Boris Allakhverdyan and La Catrina Quartet. Hailed by Yo-Yo Ma as wonderful ambassadors for music, La Catrina Quartet’s features a unique blend of Latin American and standard repertoire.
7:30p
Athenaeum Music & Arts Library,La Jolla,CA
4. Wednesday, April 4- Paper Diamond
The Paper Diamond sound has raw energy and the kind of dramatic anticipation only a seasoned producer can incite. Driving beats and bass grab on tight while deep, rich tones rumble under layers of spacey synthesizers, sweet melodies, and catchy vocals. One thing is for sure. The energy is high.
Ticket:$15.00 / $17.00 day of show
9:00p
Belly Up Tavern,Solana Beach,CA
5. Thursday, April 5– Gourd Painting
Grace Swanson presents an informative and inspiring demonstration on gourds. She will share history, passion and skills for gourd art. Learn different techniques of dyeing, power carving, chip-carving and burning. She will also cover a rather neglected part of gourd art — safety. After the demonstration there will be a chance for guests to try out burning and dyeing gourds.
1:30p to 3:30p
San Diego Botanic Garden,Encinitas,CA
6. Friday, April 6- Comedy Night at Doc’s Saloon
An evening of professional stand-up comedy. show features comics that have appeared on Late Night television as well as Comedy Central. Featured this evening will be Gary Cannon from Last Call with Carson Daly and CBS’ Late Show with Craig Ferguson along with Patrick Deguire, Eric Culverson, Lamont Ferguson (Comedy Central) and hosted by Aaron Hughes.
Part ghost story and part psychological thriller, this classic tale portrays the chilling dilemma of a governess determined to defend two children from possession by evil spirits. But one frightening question tortures the would-be heroine: Are the ghosts real, or are they the product of her own fevered imagination?
3:00p
Intrepid Shakespeare Company at the Roundabout Theatre,Encinitas,CA
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