Here are some of the best things to do this week in San Diego, from Monday, Aug. 24 to Friday, Aug. 28.
Check back Wednesday for our guide to things to do this weekend.
Monday
Theater
Twain Told Tales: Write Out Loud’s 20th season begins Monday with a presentation of Mark Twain stories. Write Out Loud’s story concerts use live actors to bring famous writing to life. The season continues on Oct. 12 with a program titled “Ladies Unmasked – Pen Names Revealed.” 7 p.m. Monday. Dottie Studio Theater, Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center, Liberty Station. $30. writeoutloud.ticketspice.com/season-20-story-concerts-
Classical music
San Diego International Organ Festival: The outdoor organ festival continues with MusArt Barcelona, the married Spanish-born duo of San Diego Civic Organist Raúl Prieto Ramírez and pianist M. Teresa Sierra, featuring organ and piano works by Shostakovich, Widor, Lutoslawski and Beethoven. 7:30 p.m. Monday. Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park, San Diego. Free. spreckelsorgan.org/summer-organ-festival
Tuesday
Books
Steve Hawk author event: Steve Hawk will discuss “Nearshore: A Novel.” 6 p.m. Tuesday on the Ocean View Deck of Del Mar Plaza. Camino Books, 1555 Camino Del Mar Suite 114, San Diego. Free. 858-925-7078, caminobks.com
Merryl Goldberg book launch: Merryl Goldberg will host a launch party for her new book “Notes of Deception.” 5-7 p.m. Tuesday. Carlsbad Village Books, 640 Grand Ave., Suite A, Carlsbad. instagram.com/carlsbadvillagebooks
Theater
“Much Ado About Nothing”: The Old Globe presents Broadway veterans Tally Sessions and Eden Espinosa in William Shakespeare’s witty romance about two couples whose love is thwarted, one by pride and the other by jealousy. 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. Through Aug. 30. Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, San Diego. $38 and up. 619-234-5623, theoldglobe.org
Community
‘Salsa Under the Stars’: “Salsa Under the Stars” continues this week with Manny Cepeda Orchestra quartet and Latin music and dancing for all ages. 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Otay Ranch Town Center, 2015 Birch Road. otayranchtowncenter.com/en/events/44677
Wednesday
Books
Anand Gandhi author event: Anand Gandhi will read from and discuss “Maya: Seed Takes Root.” 7 p.m. Wednesday. Mysterious Galaxy, 3555 Rosecrans St., Suite 107, San Diego. 619-539-7137, mystgalaxy.com
Classical music
“Midweek Masterworks: Schubertiade”: SummerFest continues with Schubert’s An die Musik, D.547; Ganymed, D.544; Die Forelle, D.550; Fantasy in F Minor, D.940; Die Sterne, D.939; Du bist die Ruh, D.776; Erlkönig, D.328; String Quartet in C Minor, D.703; and Rondo in A Major for Violin and Strings, D.438. Featuring: Ani Aznavoorian, Inon Barnatan, Benjamin Beilman, Jonathan Biss, Owen Dalby, James Ehnes, Njioma Chinyere Grevious, Hsin-Yun Huang, Nina Lee, Robin Tritschler, Jonathan Vinocour, and Stephen Waarts.. 7 p.m. Wednesday. The Baker-Baum Concert Hall at the Conrad, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $75-$115. 858-459-3728, theconrad.org
Theater
“Guys and Dolls”: Moonlight Stage Productions presents the classic 1950 Frank Loesser musical comedy about gamblers, showgirls and missionaries in 1930s Manhattan. 8 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. Through Aug. 29. Moonlight Amphitheatre, Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista. $39.25 and up. 760-724-2110, moonlightstage.com
“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
Museums
Surf museum screens film: The California Surf Museum hosts a screening of “The Rising Dawn.” The film tells Souleymane Sidibé’s story of surfing the Ivory Coast as the country’s talented surfer. The film explores colonialism, youth empowerment and culture through the lens of surfing. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. 312 Pier View Way. Admission is $10; $5 for museum members. RSVP at 760-721-6876. surfmuseum.org.
Thursday
Music
A Great Night in Hip Hop: Nas and The Roots will perform at Petco Park Thursday for an event advertised as “A Great Night in Hip Hop.” 7 p.m. Thursday. Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd, San Diego. $50. ticketmaster.com/a-great-night-in-hip-hop-san-diego-california-08-27-2026/event/0A00645AE68EB412
Movies
“Paper Flowers” screening at Q&A: Based on the story of a San Diego native who died from cancer at 22 years of age, “Paper Flowers” will be screened Thursday with a filmmaker Q&A to follow. 7:15 p.m. Thursday. AMC Mission Valley 20, San Diego. $16.68-$19.68. amctheatres.com/showtimes/146358624/seats
Books
Elizabeth DeLozier author event: Elizabeth DeLozier will discuss “The Whitechapel Full Moon Society” in conversation with KPBS’ Julia Dixon Evans. 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Library Shop Mission Hills, 925 W. Washington St., San Diego. 619-236-5800, libraryfoundationsd.org/news-events
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
Music
Remembrance of Things Past with Ara Guzelimian: As part of its free Encounter events series, the La Jolla Music Society is presenting a conversation with Ara Guzelimian, artistic and executive director of the Ojai Music Festival. The conversation will explore Dowland’s “In Darkness Let Me Dwell” and Thomas Adès’ “Darknesse Visible” performed by Robin Tritschler, Alejandro Jenné, and Inon Barnatan. Online registration is required. 2 p.m. Thursday. The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. Free with RSVP. theconrad.org/events/remembrance-of-things-past/
Friday
Museums
Filipino Karaoke Night: The Council of Philippine American Organizations and the San Diego History Center are joining together to host a karaoke night. There will also be food and drinks inspired by the exhibit “Taste of San Diego: Filipino Culinary Journeys.” 6 to 9 p.m. Friday. San Diego History Center, 1649 El Prado, Suite No. 3, San Diego. Free. $5 donation recommended. sandiegohistory.org/event/filipino-karaoke-night-3
Movies
Leo Carrillo Ranch Film Festival: Movie lovers can watch a Leo Carrillo film (or a film that organizers think he would love) on his former ranch in Carlsbad. This is the second week of the Friday night film festival, with the final showing “Casablanca” next Friday. This Friday’s film is “Under Western Skies.” A snack bar will be available and attendees are asked to bring a chair or blanket. 6 p.m. Friday. Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, 6200 Flying Leo Carrillo Lane, Carlsbad. Free. carlsbadca.gov/departments/parks-recreation/programs-and-events/special-events/leo-carrillo-film-festival
“Don’t Let Them Out” screening: A new psychological horror-thriller, “Don’t Let Them Out,” will be shown Friday night, followed by a Q&A with lead actor Bonnie Root and filmmaker Lila McLaughlin. 7 p.m. Friday. Digital Gym Cinema, 1100 Market St., San Diego. $12 for seniors and students, $14 general admission. instagram.com/dontletthemoutfilm; digitalgym.org/movies/dont-let-them-out
Dating
On The Spot Dating Show: Part live show part mixer, the On The Spot Dating Show helps make matches in real time. This week’s show will be co-hosted by a cast member from “Love is Blind,” Mike Brockway. 7 p.m. Friday. Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, 401 K St., San Diego. $25.31. eventbrite.com/e/on-the-spot-dating-show-feat-special-co-host-from-netflixs-love-is-blind-tickets-1997474705615?aff=igorganicbio