Here are some of the best things to do this week in San Diego, from Monday, Aug. 31 to Friday, Sept. 4.
Check back Wednesday for our guide to things to do this weekend.
Monday
Books
Tess Garritsen author events: Author Tess Garritsen will discuss her book “The Shadow Friends” at two events Monday. From 12 to 1 p.m., she’ll be at Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane. ($16.99). And from 6:30-8 p.m. she’ll be at Coronado Library, 640 Orange Ave. (Free to $16.99). adventuresbythebook.com
A hometown return for mystery author Tess Gerritsen
Rachel Gillig release party: Meet Cute will host a midnight release party for Rachel Gillig’s “The Knave and the Moon.” 10 p.m. Monday to 12:15 a.m. Tuesday. Meet Cute Romance Bookstore, 8235 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa. $40. 619-228-9548, meetcutebookshop.com
J. Elle author event: J. Elle will discuss “Heart Trials” in conversation with Adalyn Grace. 7 p.m. Monday. Mysterious Galaxy, 3555 Rosecrans St., Suite 107, San Diego. 619-539-7137, mystgalaxy.com
Classical music
San Diego International Organ Festival: The outdoor organ festival continues with “Not So Silent Movie Night,” featuring organist Clark Wilson accompanying two silent films, “Buster Keaton’s “Sherlock Jr.” and Charlie Chaplin’s “The Immigrant.” 7:30 p.m. Monday. Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park, San Diego. Free. spreckelsorgan.org/summer-organ-festival
Tuesday
Wednesday
Theater
“American Rhythm”: In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Lamb’s Players Theatre has revived its high-energy musical celebration of 100 years of American music, from ragtime to swing, jazz and rock and roll. 2 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays; 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Oct. 4. 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado. $48-$98. 619-437-6000, lambsplayers.org
“The Phantom of the Opera”: Broadway San Diego presents the national touring production of this Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice musical about a mysterious masked man who haunts a Paris opera house. 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sundays. Through Sept. 13. San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., downtown. $88 to $236. broadwaysd.com
Thursday
Books
Kazim Ali author event: Kazim Ali will discuss his new poetry collection “The Man in 119.” 7-9 p.m. Thursday. The Book Catapult, 3010-B Juniper St., San Diego. 619-795-3780, thebookcatapult.com
Theater
“We Will Rock You”: New Village Arts presents the San Diego premiere of this Queen jukebox musical featuring characters inspired by some of the English rock band’s songs. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Sept. 20. 2787 State St., Carlsbad. $45-$85. 760-433-3245, newvillagearts.org
“Ni Mi Madre”: Diversionary Theatre presents queer actor-playwright Arturo Luíz Soria’s solo play where he plays his Brazilian mother. Runs through Sept. 6. 7 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Diversionary Theatre, 4545 Park Blvd., University Heights. $32-$72. 619-220-0097, diversionary.org
“Mensa”: OnStage Playhouse presents the world premiere of Salomon Maya’s comedy about a bright teenage girl troubled by her parents’ extremist political podcast. 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 5 p.m. Sundays. Through Sept. 13. 291 Third Ave, Chula Vista. $25. onstageplayhouse.org
“Rock of Ages”: San Diego Musical Theatre presents this ’80s jukebox musical about life and love at a Sunset Strip music club. 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Sept. 13. 4650 Mercury St., Kearny Mesa. $44-$69. 858-560-5740, sdmt.org
Friday
Books
Erin A. Craig author event: Erin A. Craig will discuss “Strange Duet.” 7 p.m. Friday. Mysterious Galaxy, 3555 Rosecrans St., Suite 107, San Diego. 619-539-7137, mystgalaxy.com
Dance
Barona Powwow: The Barona Band of Mission Indians will hold the 54th annual Barona Powwow this weekend. Hundreds of Native American dancers will compete and show traditional and contemporary dances. The weekend’s activities also include drumming demonstrations and competitions. Friday through Sunday. Barona Sports Complex, Barona Indian Reservation, 1095 Barona Road, Lakeside. facebook.com/BaronaPowwow
Sunset Boulevard: A Hollywood Ballopera: An original new show by Cinballera founders Tiffany and Rebekah Brannan combines dialogue, classical vocals, ballet and ballroom dancing. 7 p.m. Friday; 8 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. Old Town Theatre, 4040 Twiggs St., San Diego. $20-$35. cinballera.org