Top 7 Things To Do In San Diego This Week
It is very important to generate a good attitude, a good heart, as much as possible. From this, happiness in both the short term and the long term for both yourself and others will come. ~ Dalai Lama
The Crystal Man from TOTEM, Cirque Du Soleil
1.Sunday, April 29– FREE Entrance Day at Cabrillo National Monument
April 21 through April 29 enjoy Fee waiver, including entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are not included unless stated otherwise.
8:00a
Cabrillo National Monument, San Diego,CA
2. Monday, April 30- IMAX: To The Artic
An extraordinary journey to the top of the world, the ultimate tale of survival. A mother polar bear and her two seven-month-old cubs navigate the changing Arctic wilderness they call home. Captivating, adventurous, and intimate footage of their struggle to survive in a frigid environment of melting ice, immense glaciers, spectacular waterfalls, and majestic snow-bound peaks.
4:00p
Ruben H Fleet Science Center
Price: Adults $15.75; Children $12.75; Seniors $12.75
3.Tuesday, May 1- TOTEM: Cirque du Soleil
TOTEM by Cirque du Soleil traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly. The characters evolve on a stage evoking a giant turtle, the symbol of origin for many ancient civilizations.
Inspired by many founding myths, TOTEM illustrates, through a visual and acrobatic language, the evolutionary progress of species.
See the show that has been dazzling audiences with its colorful costumes, upbeat music and amazing acts of contortion, high flying stunts, juggling, balance and much more.
4. Wednesday, May 2– The Scottsboro Boys
Direct from Broadway, and nominated for 12 Tony Awards including Best Musical, The Scottsboro Boys is the thrilling final collaboration by musical theater giants John Kander and Fred Ebb (Chicago, Cabaret). Directed by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman (The Producers) and featuring a book by David Thompson (who adapted the script for Chicago’s record-breaking revival), this daring and wildly entertaining musical explores a fascinating chapter in American history with arresting originality. The show is based on the notorious Scottsboro case in the 1930s in which nine African American men were unjustly accused of a terrible crime. An inspiring story told through a mix of innovative staging and a breathtaking score, The Scottsboro Boys was hailed by Entertainment Weekly as “The Best New Musical of the Year.”
7p
Old Globe Theatre
5. Thursday, May 3– Art Stop: Jawlensky
ArtStops are 15 minute, staff-led tours of one to three works on view. Museum curators and educators present these brief yet always enlightening and informative talks every Thursday and third Tuesday at noon.
12p
San Diego Meseum of Art
6. Friday, May 4– Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo
The spiciest weekend of the year will be “hot, hot, hot” as Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo expands from a two-day Free festival to a three-day Free festival extravaganza! The 29th Annual Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo presented by Corona & Corona Light will be going all out in 2012 by closing down the entire Historic Old Town area and transforming the streets into the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration north of the border!
105,000 attendees expected.
10a
Historic Old Town
7. Saturday, May 5– California Ballet: Cinderella
California Ballet presents the timeless story of the little cinder girl, her dashing prince, and her vile-yet-comical step mother and sisters. The wicked step-sisters played “en traveste” (males in female roles performed this year by Oscar Burciaga and Joseph Shumate) prove a perfect comic foil for the heroine. A particularly elegant Fairy Godmother, the iconic carriage and an elaborate ball at the palace lead to the final romantic pas de deux danced by Cinderella and her Prince.
7p
San Diego Civic Center
